Item - 2026.TE34.38

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a two-tower residential complex at 56 and 60 storeys respectively. with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

8. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan for 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street; and

b. prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work have been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a development on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The property contains three properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage: 30-32 Huntley Street; 38-40 Huntley Street; and 122-124 Isabella Street. The property also contains 34 Huntley Street, a property listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register that staff have determined does not meet the criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act and will be demolished as part of the proposal.

On May 25, 2026, Council stated its intention to designate 30-32 Huntley Street, 38 and 40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the two heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of a residential tower. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the onsite heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated by the overall conservation strategy.

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.11 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a development on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The property contains three properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage: 30-32 Huntley Street; 38-40 Huntley Street; and 122-124 Isabella Street. The property also contains 34 Huntley Street, a property listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register that staff have determined does not meet the criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act and will be demolished as part of the proposal.

On May 25, 2026, Council stated its intention to designate 30-32 Huntley Street, 38 and 40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the two heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of a residential tower. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the onsite heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated by the overall conservation strategy.