Item - 2026.EY32.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026.
- See also By-laws 706-2026, 707-2026
EY32.2 - 39 Newcastle Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
4. City Council request the Mayor to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 39 Newcastle to one of the following, in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.
a. addressing gaps in the planned extension of the Newcastle bi-directional cycle track from Windsor to Royal York Road; or
b. improving the pedestrian realm within the Mimico Judson Secondary Plan area.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286793.pdf
Attachment 7: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286794.pdf
Attachment 8: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286795.pdf
(April 30, 2026) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286614.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the Mayor to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 39 Newcastle to one of the following, in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City:
a. addressing gaps in the planned extension of the Newcastle bi-directional cycle track from Windsor to Royal York Road; or
b. improving the pedestrian realm within the Mimico Judson Secondary Plan area.
EY32.2 - 39 Newcastle Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 39 Newcastle Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 26, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit two 43-storey buildings (143.23 metres and 143.93 metres including mechanical penthouse) and one 39-storey building (138 metres including mechanical penthouse) with a gross floor area of 106,132 square metres at 39 Newcastle Street. The proposal includes approximately 1,579 residential units, a 354 square metre privately owned publicly-accessible space and 750 square metres of non-residential uses.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286793.pdf
Attachment 7: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286794.pdf
Attachment 8: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286795.pdf
(April 30, 2026) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-286614.pdf