Item - 2026.TE28.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 4, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 13, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 4, 2026.
TE28.14 - 147-151 Liberty Street and 54-68 Fraser Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on February 4, 2026, adopted the following:
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 and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 147-151 Liberty Street and 54-68 Fraser Avenue.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues as identified in the report (December 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261153.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Communications (City Council)
TE28.14 - 147-151 Liberty Street and 54-68 Fraser Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council 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 and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 147-151 Liberty Street and 54-68 Fraser Avenue.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues as identified in the report (December 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Origin
Summary
On January 24, 2025, an application to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law was submitted to permit a 55-storey mixed-use building atop an existing heritage-listed building. The proposal contains 732 residential dwelling units.
On September 18, 2025, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261153.pdf