Item - 2026.TE28.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 4, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 13, 2026. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on February 4, 2026.
TE28.15 - 280 Commissioners Street - Official Plan Amendment - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
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 Amendment appeal for the lands at 280 Commissioners Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and 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.
3. City Council reconfirm the direction for the affordable housing units secured in the developments at 280 Commissioners Street and the entire McCleary District to be devoted to sector housing from the film and creative industries.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261170.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (December 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District:
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 appeal for the lands at 280 Commissioners Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and 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.
That:
1. City Council reconfirm the direction for the affordable housing units secured in the developments at 280 Commissioners Street and the entire McCleary District be devoted to sector housing from the film and creative industries.
TE28.15 - 280 Commissioners Street - Official Plan Amendment - Appeal Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Origin
Summary
On December 6, 2024, an application for an Official Plan Amendment application was submitted to the City for two residential towers with heights of 40 and 45 storeys, with 937 residential units proposed including 42 affordable units. The proposed development includes a total gross floor area of 81,219 square metres, including 16,336 square metres of non-residential uses located in the base building.
On November 4, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal 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/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261170.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the item be forwarded to City Council without recommendation.