Item - 2026.TE29.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026.
- See also Item TE28.32
- See also By-law 273-2026
TE29.3 - Permanent Closure of Part of the Public Laneway Abutting 1684-1702 Queen Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of the public highway being Part of Lane on Plan 435E, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R‑34694, shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit for enactment any necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision, including the closing By-law substantially in the form of the draft By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (December 18, 2025) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284137.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284136.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/comm/communicationfile-206312.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (December 18, 2025) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services:
1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of the public highway being Part of Lane on Plan 435E, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R‑34694, shown on Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to the report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services dated December 18, 2025.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit for enactment any necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision, including the closing By-law substantially in the form of the draft By-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services dated December 18, 2025.
TE29.3 - Permanent Closure of Part of the Public Laneway Abutting 1684-1702 Queen Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Public Notice Given
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Origin
Summary
As this report recommends the permanent closure of a public laneway, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services recommends that City Council permanently close a portion of the public laneway located immediately west of Penny Lane and north of 1702 Queen Street East, described as Part of Lane on Registered Plan 435E and designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-34694 (the “Subject Lane”). Transportation Services has determined that the Subject Lane is not required for public right-of-way or transportation purposes.
Once closed, it is intended that the former public laneway will be sold to the applicant, Queen Kingston Holdings Inc., as nominee for and on behalf of Belgrove Beaches Limited Partnership, through the City’s real property disposal process administered by Corporate Real Estate Management, under authority delegated in Article II of Municipal Code Chapter 213 (Real Property) and approved through Delegated Approval Form No. 2025-109.
This closure and sale will facilitate the consolidation of the parcel with the adjacent redevelopment lands at 1684-1702 Queen Street East, consistent with Council’s prior direction and the holding (“H”) provisions in City of Toronto By-law 1018-2022.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284137.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284136.pdf
Motions
That the item be forwarded to City Council without recommendation.