Item - 2026.TE32.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026.
TE32.15 - 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council classify 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street, and 200 Queens Quay East as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013, as shown in Attachment 2 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to forward a copy of the Item to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286044.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
TE32.15 - 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council classify 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street, and 200 Queens Quay East as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013, as shown in Attachment 2 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to forward a copy of the Item to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council classify 257, 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East, identified as Quayside Blocks 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2 (the "Site") as a Class 4 Noise Area under the Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary an Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning (Publication NPC-300) administered by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
A Class 4 classification allows for higher sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impacts of such higher levels would be mitigated by the implementation of noise control measures as part of site plan approval that are required as a condition to lift the holding provision and for development to proceed.
A Noise and Vibration Assessment for Quayside Block 1A, and a Draft Noise and Vibration Impact Study for Quayside Blocks 1B, 1C, and 2, were prepared by RWDI in support of the proposed development at the Site. The City retained a peer reviewer, Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., to review the studies. RWDI and Arcadis conclude that a Class 4 classification of the Site is appropriate to ensure regulatory compliance for Redpath Sugar at 95 Queens Quay East and Amrize (formerly Lafarge Canada) at 54 Polson Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286044.pdf