Item - 2026.TE34.52
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8 and 9, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
- See also By-laws 1003-2026, 1004-2026
TE34.52 - 1875 to 1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 137 Kirknewton Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1875 to 1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
5. City Council direct that prior to the removal of the proposed hold in the draft Zoning By-law for the housing provision, the owner be required to enter into an agreement with the City and register a Section 118 restriction on title to ensure assumption of the agreement by subsequent owners, to secure the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required in Part 4 above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
6. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
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Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
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Dynevor Road |
156 |
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Eglinton Avenue West |
1875-1901, inclusive |
Odd |
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Kirknewton Road |
137 |
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Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288400.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288770.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288401.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(July 8, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
TE34.52 - 1875 to 1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 137 Kirknewton Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1875 to 1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
4. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
5. City Council direct that prior to the removal of the proposed hold in the draft Zoning By-law for the housing provision, the owner be required to enter into an agreement with the City and register a Section 118 restriction on title to ensure assumption of the agreement by subsequent owners, to secure the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required in Recommendation 4 above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
6. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
|
Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Dynevor Road |
156 |
|
|
|
|
Eglinton Avenue West |
1875-1901, inclusive |
Odd |
|
|
|
Kirknewton Road |
137 |
|
|
|
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 8, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 34-storey mixed-use building with 446 dwelling units at 1875 to 1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road. The proposal has a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 33,237 square metres that includes 910 square metres of retail and 1914 square metres of amenity space. The development includes a publicly accessible open space of over 100 square metres and a 6 metre public laneway on the south end of the site is being conveyed to the City.
The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288400.pdf
Attachment 6 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288770.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288401.pdf
Communications
(July 8, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 6:
Recommendation to be deleted
6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1875 to1901 Eglinton Avenue West, 137 Kirknewton Road and 156 Dynevor Road, from Permit Parking.
and adopt the following new recommendation instead:
City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below:
|
Development Application Street Name |
Development Application Street Number Range |
Odd/Even |
Also Known As |
Permit Location Details |
|
Dynevor Road |
156 |
|
|
|
|
Eglinton Avenue West |
1875-1901, inclusive |
Odd |
|
|
|
Kirknewton Road |
137 |
|
|
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