Item - 2026.PH27.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 4, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on January 22, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 4, 2026.
- See also By-laws 111-2026, 112-2026
PH27.2 - Toronto Builds - 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, and 1080 (Portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Caution: Motions and votes are shown below. Any motions or votes should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East and 1090 Eastern Avenue, substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review.
2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East and at 1080 (portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review.
3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to engage City partners and any future development partners to advance the detailed design of the development requirements identified in Attachment 11 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to secure the delivery of the development requirements on terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the development partner.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, and 1080 (portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue from Permit Parking.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261466.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261468.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261469.pdf
Attachment 12: Design Brief
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261470.pdf
(December 29, 2025) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261467.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Erin Hobin (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Eva Vertesi (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Susan Pape (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Janet Latremouille (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Scott Bullock (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Brian Graff (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Frank Marrs (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Theresa O'Neill (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Susan Morrison (PH.New)
(January 16, 2026) E-mail from Gerald Crustaberger (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Abigail Joy Pedlar (PH.New)
(January 17, 2026) E-mail from Teela Johnson (PH.New)
(January 17, 2026) E-mail from Anita Havas-Stainton (PH.New)
(January 20, 2026) Letter from Damian Moule, More Neighbours Toronto (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-202108.pdf
(January 20, 2026) E-mail from Ryan Fairlie (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Diane Newhook (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) Submission from Adam Smith (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Lexi Jeyarajan (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Valerie Connelly (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) E-mail from Leslie Simmons (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) Letter from Mark J. Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-204455.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(January 24, 2026) E-mail from Anne Wokf (CC.Main)
(January 24, 2026) E-mail from Bryn Turnbull (CC.Main)
(February 4, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (CC.New)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to continue to review the option to include Applegrove in the new development, in consultation with local Councillors.
2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to review all opportunities to integrate existing Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings into development sites.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-04-2026 2:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PH27.2 - Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, 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: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Ausma Malik |
PH27.2 - Toronto Builds - 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, and 1080 (Portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East and 1090 Eastern Avenue, substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review.
2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East and at 1080 (portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review.
3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to engage City partners and any future development partners to advance the detailed design of the development requirements identified in Attachment 11 to the report (January 6, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to secure the delivery of the development requirements on terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the development partner.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, and 1080 (portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue from Permit Parking.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on January 22, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
The City-owned sites addressed in this report are part of the City Council directed Toronto Builds (formerly Housing Now) initiative to develop housing, including affordable housing, on City owned land. In addition to a range of affordable and market housing, the proposal includes a childcare facility and street-fronting retail.
The site, “1631 Queen Street East”, includes four addresses: 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, 1090 Eastern Avenue, and a portion of land along the eastern edge of 1080 Eastern Avenue (See Attachment 1). The existing Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) building on 1080 Eastern Avenue will remain.
Staff recommend approval of amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 569-2013. The proposed amendments would permit the development of a mixed-use mid-rise building on Queen Street East of up to 6 storeys (with a partial 7th storey containing only indoor amenity space), and a residential building along Eastern Avenue of up to 18 storeys. A development concept, as outlined in this report and which guides the amendments, demonstrates the opportunity to accommodate approximately 328 dwelling units, of which 20-30% will be affordable. Investment in this site also provides the opportunity to expand the City-owned Coxwell Early Learning and Child Care Centre, and for Indigenous Placekeeping along the abutting Kishigo Lane.
The site will remain in City ownership and will be leased to a development partner for a term of 40-99 years. At a future date, a development partner will be responsible for detailed design and submission of a Site Plan Control application based on technical work by CreateTO, their consultants, and City divisions.
The recommended amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conform with the Official Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261466.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261468.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261469.pdf
Attachment 12: Design Brief
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261470.pdf
(December 29, 2025) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-261467.pdf
Communications
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Erin Hobin (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Eva Vertesi (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Susan Pape (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Janet Latremouille (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Scott Bullock (PH.New)
(January 14, 2026) E-mail from Brian Graff (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Frank Marrs (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Theresa O'Neill (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Susan Morrison (PH.New)
(January 16, 2026) E-mail from Gerald Crustaberger (PH.New)
(January 15, 2026) E-mail from Abigail Joy Pedlar (PH.New)
(January 17, 2026) E-mail from Teela Johnson (PH.New)
(January 17, 2026) E-mail from Anita Havas-Stainton (PH.New)
(January 20, 2026) Letter from Damian Moule, More Neighbours Toronto (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-202108.pdf
(January 20, 2026) E-mail from Ryan Fairlie (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Diane Newhook (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) Submission from Adam Smith (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Lexi Jeyarajan (PH.New)
(January 21, 2026) E-mail from Valerie Connelly (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) E-mail from Leslie Simmons (PH.New)
(January 22, 2026) Letter from Mark J. Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-204455.pdf
Speakers
James Gray
Mark Richardson, HousingNowTO.com
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Jan-22-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Vincent Crisanti, Josh Matlow, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata, Gord Perks (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |