Item - 2026.TE31.32
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also 2026.TE34.200
TE31.32 - 666 Spadina Avenue - Encroachment Appeal - Walkway Platform and Bollards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Did not authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 666 Spadina Avenue, to permit the construction and maintenance of a walkway platform and bollards within the sidewalk fronting 666 Spadina Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 666 Spadina Avenue regarding their encroachment application. The proposed walkway platform and bollards do not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, which permits only soft landscaping within 0.50 metres of the edge of sidewalk located closest to the street line.
The property owner is seeking authorization from the Toronto and East York Community Council to construct and maintain a walkway platform and two bollards within the public right-of-way at 666 Spadina Avenue, despite this proposal being in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code. The proposed installation would maintain a minimum pedestrian clearway of 2.10 to 4.68 metres on the adjacent sidewalk, meeting the required minimum of 2.10 metres for permitted encroachments.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285117.pdf
Motions
That:
1. Toronto East York Community Council not authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 666 Spadina Avenue, to permit the construction and maintenance of a walkway platform and bollards within the sidewalk fronting 666 Spadina Avenue.