Item - 2026.TE29.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
See also 2026.PB40.9
See also 2026.TE33.21
See also 2026.PB44.6

TE29.21 - 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue - Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties Under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Ward:: 13 - Toronto Centre

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred the Item back to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

Origin

(January 20, 2026) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 153 Eastern Avenue and 185 Eastern Avenue under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a proposed development of the subject property. The proposed development application for the subject site contemplates the construction of three new residential towers, including commercial and community uses.

The development site, 153, 169, 171, and 185 Eastern Avenue, known as the Dominion Wheel and Foundries Ltd. Complex, comprises two significant heritage properties at 153 Eastern Avenue (Cleaning Room building) and 185 Eastern Avenue (Machine Shop building). The two buildings are unique examples of the industrial complex typology in the West Don Lands neighbourhood that reflect the historical evolution of the area from its earliest use as a Government Reserve, followed by its use as an important industrial centre in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

On May 16, 2023, City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 153 Eastern Avenue and 185 Eastern Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and on July 20, 2023, enacted Designation By-law No. 732-2023.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

Background Information

(January 20, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning on 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue - Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties Under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-264687.pdf

Communications

(February 19, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Chris Moise (Carried)

That:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council refer the Item back to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.