Item - 2026.TE29.26

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the continued closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Alberta Avenue, between a point 7.5 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 73 metres further north, from January 4, 2026 to January 1, 2027, inclusive.

2. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

3. Directed the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

4. Directed that Alberta Avenue be returned be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

908 SCW Properties Inc. is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 908 St. Clair Avenue West. The site is located at the northwest corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Alberta Avenue.

By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 24, 2024, approved the closure of the west sidewalk, and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the west side southbound traffic lane on Alberta Avenue, from January 31, 2024 to January 3, 2026.

The developer is now requesting to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Alberta Avenue. The time extension is required due to delays from challenging site conditions encountered during demolition, excavation and shoring phases, which severely impacted the project and extended the project timelines.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Alberta Avenue for an additional 12 months, from January 4, 2026 to January 1, 2027, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed. It should be noted that since January 3, 2026, the site has been operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.