Item - 2026.TE32.18
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 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.
TE32.18 - 183, 185, 187 and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road - Residential Demolition Applications
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing residential buildings at 183, 185, 187 and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road with the following conditions:
a. construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;
b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and
d. any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the existing residential buildings at 183, 185, 187, and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road (Application Nos. 26 126121 DEM 00 DM, 26 126124 DEM 00 DM, 26 126148 DEM 00 DM, 26 126157 DEM 00 DM, and 26 126163 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request for demolition of property with six or more dwelling units and prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285848.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing residential buildings at 183, 185, 187, and 195 St. Clair Avenue West and 273 Poplar Plains Road with the following conditions:
a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;
c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and
d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.