Item - 2026.TE31.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 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 2026.TE33.1

TE31.7 - 1 to 7 Yonge Street, South Block - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Ward:: 10 - Spadina - Fort York

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for TE31.7 until the May 28, 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 April 1, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(March 13, 2026) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to convert the existing 25-storey office building into a hotel with 487 suites on the south block of the property at 1 to 7 Yonge Street.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The adaptive reuse of an existing building is an appropriate and efficient use of land.

Background Information

(March 13, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 1 to 7 Yonge Street, South Block - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285188.pdf
Attachment 10 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285282.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285189.pdf

Communications

(March 26, 2026) Letter from Calvin Lantz, Stikeman Elliott LLP (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-206797.pdf
(March 30, 2026) Letter from Michael Bethke, President, East Waterfront Community Association (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-207081.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That:

1. Toronto and East York Community Council adjourn the public meeting for TE31.7 until the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and that no further notice be given.