Item - 2026.PH29.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on April 14, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 22, 23 and 24, 2026.
PH29.6 - 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road - Official Plan Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part.
Summary
On May 27, 2025, an application to amend the Official Plan was submitted to redesignate 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road (the “Site”) from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The application was deemed complete on September 5, 2025. The application does not propose any new buildings or building additions at this time.
On January 27, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment (“OPA”) application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has not yet been scheduled.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-285609.pdf
Speakers
Geoff Kettel, Leaside Residents Association Incorporated
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-207306.pdf
(April 10, 2026) Letter from Annissa Rodriguez, President, Leaside Business Park Association (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-209468.pdf
(April 13, 2026) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-209811.pdf
(April 14, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PH.New)
Declared Interests (Committee)
Councillor Brad Bradford - The nature of my interest is that my wife is a planner on the file.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=12941
PH29.6 - 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road - Official Plan Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part.
Origin
Summary
On May 27, 2025, an application to amend the Official Plan was submitted to redesignate 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road (the “Site”) from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The application was deemed complete on September 5, 2025. The application does not propose any new buildings or building additions at this time.
On January 27, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment (“OPA”) application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has not yet been scheduled.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-285609.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-207306.pdf
(April 10, 2026) Letter from Annissa Rodriguez, President, Leaside Business Park Association (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-209468.pdf
(April 13, 2026) Letter from Craig McLuckie, President, Toronto Industry Network (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ph/comm/communicationfile-209811.pdf
(April 14, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (PH.New)
Speakers
Geoff Kettel, Leaside Residents Association Incorporated
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-14-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are 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: 2 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford (Interest Declared), Vincent Crisanti |
Declared Interests
Councillor Brad Bradford - The nature of my interest is that my wife is a planner on the file.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=12941