Item - 2026.NY34.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 7, 2026. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
- See also By-laws 1249-2026, 1250-2026
NY34.12 - 245 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 245 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 8, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning North York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 245 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 8, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning North York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to limit vehicle access southbound on Taunton Road from the limits of the subject development site, through signage or other means as deemed appropriate.
5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to achieve a landscape buffer along the south property line abutting existing residential neighbourhoods.
6. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287824.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-288626.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-288625.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287838.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(June 9, 2026) E-mail from Amanda Palfreyman (NY.Main)
(July 5, 2026) E-mail from Brian Dinga (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) Submission from Tristan Downe-Dewdney, DOWNE DEWDNEY STRATEGIES LTD. (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Idin Karuei (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Glenn Marshall (NY.Supp)
(July 7, 2026) E-mail from Yalini Senathirajah (NY.Supp)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/comm/communicationfile-217660.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 245 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 8, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning North York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 245 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 8, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning North York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to limit vehicle access southbound on Taunton Road from the limits of the subject development site, through signage or other means as deemed appropriate.
5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to achieve a landscape buffer along the south property line abutting existing residential neighbourhoods.
6. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East.
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-30-2026 2:40 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY34.12 - Carroll - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Rachel Chernos Lin |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
NY34.12 - 245 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council:
1. Forwarded this item to City Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.
Origin
Summary
This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a mixed use building consisting of two, 59-storey towers on a connected 3 and 4-storey base, with retail at grade at 245 Eglinton Avenue East. The towers would have heights of approximately 190 metres each, plus 6 metre mechanical penthouses.
The total gross floor area (GFA) of the proposal is 82,742 square metres, with a resulting Floor Space Index (FSI) of 17.2 times the lot area. The proposal includes 2,802 square metres of retail uses at grade, 1,202 residential dwelling units, and a total of 4,837 square metres of amenity space (indoor and outdoor amenity combined).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287824.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-288626.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-288625.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-287838.pdf
Communications
(June 9, 2026) E-mail from Amanda Palfreyman (NY.Main)
(July 5, 2026) E-mail from Brian Dinga (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) Submission from Tristan Downe-Dewdney, DOWNE DEWDNEY STRATEGIES LTD. (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Idin Karuei (NY.Supp)
(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Glenn Marshall (NY.Supp)
(July 7, 2026) E-mail from Yalini Senathirajah (NY.Supp)
Speakers
Idin Karuei
Yalini Senathirajah
Mona Al-Sharari, Bousfields Inc.
Motions
That North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council requests that the Executive Director, Development Review, work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to limit vehicle access southbound on Taunton Road from the limits of the subject development site, through signage or other means as deemed appropriate.
2. City Council requests that the Executive Director, Development Review, work with the Owner through the Site Plan Control process to achieve a landscape buffer along the south property line abutting existing residential neighbourhoods.
3. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-07-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-07-2026
| Result: Lost | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |