Item - 2026.PB46.16

Tracking Status

PB46.16 - 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

Board Decision

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West, which is a non-contributing property in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD), in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Anne Fisher, Program Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning gave a presentation on 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval.

Origin

(June 15, 2026) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West. This is on a non-contributing property located within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. Demolition of the existing building is proposed to facilitate a new public park at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue.

 

Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the provisions of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District Plan.

Background Information

(June 15, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning on 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-288557.pdf
Staff Presentation on 468-470 Queen Street West- Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act- Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-289118.pdf

Communications

(July 6, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PB.Supp)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Julia Rady (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council