Item - 2026.TE29.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- See also Item TE28.9
TE29.6 - 509 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 509 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and that no further notice be given.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on January 13, 2026 that continued on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building (38.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) at 509 Parliament Street. The proposal includes 60 dwelling units and approximately 278 square metres of ground floor retail.
The property was identified by City Council as meriting designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Designation By-law is currently under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal and is not yet in force and effect. The proposal includes partial retention of the front façade within the new development. A separate report from Heritage Planning regarding the proposed alterations to the designated heritage property will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284127.pdf
Revised Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284123.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284126.pdf
(January 5, 2026) Revised Report and Attachments 1-5 and 7-9 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 509 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284124.pdf
(December 18, 2025) Report and Attachments 1-5 and 7-9 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 509 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284128.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284125.pdf
Communications
(January 2, 2026) E-mail from Patricia Brubaker-Poulin (TE.Main)
(January 19, 2026) E-mail from Tina Card (TE.Main)
(January 5, 2026) E-mail from Gilles Huot (TE.Main)
(January 8, 2026) E-mail from Frank Chester (TE.Main)
(January 9, 2026) Letter from Heather Wilberforce (TE.Main)
(January 12, 2026) Submission from Sean McGaffey and Naomi Mares, WND Associates (TE.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-202050.pdf
(January 12, 2026) E-mail from Victoria Hadden (TE.Main)
(January 12, 2026) Letter from Steve Frost (TE.Main)
(January 12, 2026) E-mail from Lisa Sakulensky (TE.Main)
(January 12, 2026) E-mail from Vanda Palter (TE.Main)
(January 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Main)
(February 10, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Cowan (TE.Supp)
(February 17, 2026) Letter from Damien Moule, More Neighbours Toronto (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-205147.pdf
(February 18, 2026) Letter from Naomi Mares, Aird and Berlis LLP (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-205270.pdf
(February 19, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
(February 19, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Cowan (TE.New)
Speakers
Sean McGaffey, WND Associates
Jennifer Cowan
Motions
That
1. Toronto and East York Community Council adjourn the public meeting for TE29.6 until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and that no further notice be given.