Item - 2026.TE28.17

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the existing mixed-use building at 835 Queen Street West after the applicant demonstrates compliance for the issuance of the building permit for the replacement building; the building permit for the replacement permit includes the shoring and excavation permit; and the demolition permit is approved with the following conditions:

a. construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the existing mixed-use building, containing ground floor commercial and second floor residential, at 835 Queen Street West (Application No. 25 227295 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter from the applicant to demolish the building prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.