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The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that:

1. City Council amend former City of Toronto By-law 1994-0805, Railway Lands - West, as amended, for the lands at 150 Queens Wharf Road substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment shown as Attachment 6 to the Final Report dated October 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to submit an updated Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

4. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to engage City partners and the housing provider, to advance the detailed design of development requirements identified in Attachment 9 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and to secure the delivery of the development requirements in terms, including details and timing, in a Lease Agreement with the housing provider.

5. City Council direct that any future planning applications for 150 Queens Wharf Road, including an application for Site Plan Control, be reviewed in the context of the 150 Queens Wharf Design Brief (September 3, 2021), provided as Attachment 10 to this report.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to allocate funds that have been previously secured and collected by the City through Section 37 agreements, to the construction of an EarlyON Centre at 150 Queens Wharf Road, and that it be included in 2022-2031 Capital Plan Submission for Children's Services with the Section 37 community benefits that have been obtained from the following developments:

a. 100 Fort York Blvd., Blocks 26E, 26W, 29, secured for a range of benefits include the provision of childcare, in the amount of $1,440,864 (source account number XR3026- 3700184);

b. 100 Fort York Blvd., Railway Lands West, Blocks 33 and 37 (511 Bremner Blvd.) secured for a range of benefits, including community facilities, in the amount of $534,819 (source account number XR3026- 3700553); and

c. 100 Fort York Blvd., Railway Lands West, Blocks 33 and 37 (511 Bremner Blvd.) secured for a range of benefits, including community facilities, in the amount of $253,810 (source account number XR3026- 3700765).

150 Queens Wharf Road is a City-owned property and one of six sites approved by City Council in May 2020 for inclusion in Phase Two of the Housing Now Initiative. This report recommends approval of a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 29-storey mixed-use building with 282 rental dwelling units, of which between 33% - 50% of new units will be provided as affordable rental housing, with the remainder provided as market rental units. The site will include a new EarlyON Centre with programmable outdoor space, providing access to programming and activities for children 0-6 years of age and their caregivers, and a pedestrian connection through the site from Queens Wharf Road to the future Lower Garrison Creek Park.

The property is the final undeveloped parcel in the Railway Lands and will contribute to the area's evolution as an inclusive, mixed-use community. The site was identified as a location for affordable housing since the initial plan for the Railway Lands was developed in the 1990s. Through the Housing Now Initiative, the site will remain in City ownership and will be leased to a housing provider for a term of 99 years. The housing provider will be responsible for detailed design and submission of a Site Plan Control application based on technical work undertaken by CreateTO and City divisions to support the proposed development concept, in addition to other obligations related to the provision of new affordable housing, the EarlyON Centre and new public realm investments.

The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan (2020), the City's Official Plan including the Downtown Plan and with the Railway Lands West Secondary Plan.

In May 2020, through Item PH14.3, City Council adopted Phase Two of the Housing Now Initiative and approved Open Door incentives of approximately $48 million to support the creation of up to 620 new affordable rental units in six sites across Toronto. 150 Queens Wharf Road is included in the Phase Two list of properties.

The City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this report.

2. City Council amend North York Zoning By-law 7625, York Zoning By-law 1-83, Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, Leaside Zoning By-law 1916, East York Zoning By-law 6752, Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982, Municipal Shelter By-law, and the Etobicoke Zoning Code substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachments 2 to 9 to this report.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for 60 Starview Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to this report.

4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

5. City Council resolve and declare that the decision to amend the zoning by-laws attached as Attachments 1-10 to this report conforms to the Growth Plan (2019) as amended, has regard to matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act.

Toronto's Official Plan includes extensive policies that recognize the importance of Employment Areas to provide for a broad and diverse employment base. On December 10, 2019, the Planning and Housing Committee endorsed a proposed two-phased zoning framework to bring the City's zoning by-laws into conformity with Official Plan Amendment 231 (OPA 231), Employment Areas policies.

Phase 1 of the review involves the removal of sensitive land uses as permitted uses in all former general zoning by-laws and the city-wide Zoning By-law for lands designated as Employment Areas in the Official Plan.

This report summarizes the Phase 1 review and recommends amendments to all of the in-force zoning by-laws to remove permissions for sensitive land uses or other land uses that are not permitted in General Employment Areas or Core Employment Areas under the policy direction of OPA 231. This report also describes the next steps for Phase 2 of the review.

There are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report, beyond what is included in City Planning's approved 2021-2030 Capital Budget and Plan.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the Supplementary Report dated September 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, which replaces Attachment 1 in the Final Report, dated June 10, 2021, and titled Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update.

2. City Council amend North York Zoning By-law 7625, York Zoning By-law 1-83, Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, Leaside Zoning By-law 1916, Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982 and the Etobicoke Zoning Code substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 to the Supplementary Report dated September 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, which replace Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 in the Final Report, dated June 10, 2021, and titled Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update.

3. City Council amend East York Zoning By-law 6752, and the Municipal Shelter By-law substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 6 and 8 to the Final Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated June 10, 2021, and titled Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update.

4. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for 60 Starview Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the Final Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated June 10, 2021, and titled Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update.

5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

6. City Council resolve and declare that the decision to amend the zoning by-laws in Attachments 1-10 described in Recommendations 1 to 4 of this report conforms to the Growth Plan (2019) as amended, has regard to matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act.

At its meeting of June 28, 2021, the Planning and Housing Committee adjourned the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update until the September 21, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.

The Committee requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide a supplementary report that addresses: 1) zoning permissions for art gallery, museum and performing arts studio uses in General Employment Areas of the Official Plan (OP); 2) whether zoning by-law amendments are required to maintain land use permissions for the Woodbine Racetrack lands at 555 Rexdale Boulevard, in conformity with the OP; and 3) whether zoning by-law amendments are required to maintain existing zoning permissions for sites owned by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) that are zoned industrial but not designated as either General Employment Areas or Core Employment Areas in the OP.

This Supplementary Report responds to the Committee requests, as well as written submissions made to the Committee, and revises some of the draft by-laws contained in the previously submitted final report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated June 10, 2021.

There are no financial impacts arising from the recommendations contained in this report.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this report;

2. City Council amend Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to this report;

3. City Council amend North York Zoning By-law 7625, York Zoning By-law 1-83, Leaside Zoning By-law 1916, Scarborough Employment Districts By-law 24982 and the Etobicoke Zoning Code substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7;

4. City Council amend East York Zoning By-law 6752, and the Municipal Shelter By-law 138-2003 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachments 8 and 9 to this report;

5. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for 60 Starview Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to this report;

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

7. City Council resolve and declare that the decision to amend the zoning by-laws in Attachments 1-10 described in Recommendations 1 to 5 of this report conforms to the Growth Plan (2019) as amended, has regard to matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act.

The Planning and Housing Committee, at its meeting of September 21, 2021, adjourned the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the Zoning Conformity for Official Plan Employment Areas - Phase 1 Final Report and Phase 2 Update until the October 18, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee. This follows an adjournment at the June 28, 2021 Planning and Housing Committee meeting, where staff were requested to prepare a supplementary report to address permissions for certain cultural uses, some school sites and the Woodbine lands.

Since the June 28, 2021 meeting, numerous written submissions have been made on this item. This second Supplementary Report responds to these written submissions, and recommends revising the draft by-law amendment for former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to address the Pinewood Studios site in the Port Lands, as detailed in this report.

The recommendations in this report replace the recommendations in the reports dated June 10, 2021 and September 1, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

There are no financial impacts arising from the recommendations contained in this report.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1799 St. Clair Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3. Staff be directed to review the application, which includes the conversion of the subject lands from Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas for the purpose of permitting non-employment uses, concurrently and in the context of the statutory Review of the Official Plan, which includes the Municipal Comprehensive Review that has been commenced by the City Planning Division.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications located at 1799 St. Clair Avenue West. The applications propose the conversion of lands designated General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas to permit three mixed-use towers with heights of 30,40, and 45-storeys, inclusive of base buildings that would range in height from three to eight-storeys. The proposed redevelopment proposes 1,151 residential units and an approximate total gross floor area (GFA) of 108,063 square metres, inclusive of 11,025 square metres of non-residential GFA. The applications propose a privately-owned public space (POPS), the dedication of land towards the future extension of Davenport Road, and a network of public and private lanes.

Staff are currently reviewing the applications. They have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Review of the applications will also be informed by the Keele-St. Clair Local Area Study (the "KSC LAS)" Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1.  Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 5 and 43 Junction Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.

3. Staff be directed to review the application, which includes the conversion of the subject lands from Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas for the purpose of permitting non-employment uses, concurrently and in the context of the statutory Review of the Official Plan, which includes the Municipal Comprehensive Review that has been commenced by the City Planning Division.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan, City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the properties located at 5 and 43 Junction Road to permit three mixed-use building complexes consisting of: a two tower complex of 18 and 28-storeys connected by a 6-storey base building; a 32-storey tower on a 3 to 4-storey base building; and a three tower complex of 15, 26 and 35-storeys connected by a 6 to 8-storey base building. The existing 1-storey medical office building is proposed to be retained. A combined total gross floor area of 133,316 square metres consisting of 126,160 square metres of residential uses, of which 6,308 square metres is proposed to be affordable rental, 2,373 square metres of retail uses, and 4,782 square metres of office uses is proposed. A total of 1,065 vehicular parking spaces and 1,970 bicycle parking spaces are proposed within 3-level underground garages, at-grade, and on the mezzanine levels of each of the three mixed-use building complexes. An on-site parkland dedication of 2,690 square metres and a landscaped area of 1,327 square metres are also proposed. A Floor Space Index of 5.7 times the area of the resultant lot is proposed.

In addition to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, a Draft Plan of Subdivision application has been submitted to create seven blocks comprised of: three mixed-use blocks, one office block, two parkland blocks, and one open space block. A public road is also proposed in order to implement the proposal.

Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1. Planning and Housing Committee authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to use the draft Official Plan Amendment as a basis for consultation and bring forward a Final Report by the second quarter of 2022.

In June 2020, City Planning initiated the Growth Plan Conformity and Municipal Comprehensive Review ("the MCR") which includes the delineation of 180+ potential Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) to meet Provincial intensification requirements by July 2022. A subset of MTSAs will be identified as Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs), where inclusionary zoning By-laws can be implemented. An equity lens is being applied to this work program that prioritizes the delineation of PMTSAs to enable the implementation of inclusionary zoning as an affordable housing tool, where market conditions could support it.

This report will be the basis for consultation of draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 544, which includes 11 potential MTSAs and their corresponding Site and Area Specific Policies (SASPs).

Preliminary analysis of 180+ potential MTSAs demonstrated that 11 (6% of all MTSAs) would generally not be appropriate areas to dramatically increase density in the absence of a completed local area study. These 11 potential MTSAs cannot meet the Growth Plan (2019) density targets and are eligible for lower targets due to: development constraints related to overlap with the City's Green Space System; and/or a station with high ridership where there is limited density (people and jobs). In the case of stations where post-secondary institutions are located, students are not included as either "people or jobs" in the Province's growth forecast method, but the institution is considered a major trip generator.

Seven of these 11 draft MTSAs have been identified as potential PMTSAs, as they are within areas of high growth and strong market conditions. Within developable lands of these PMTSAs the City will look to implement inclusionary zoning By-laws to secure new affordable housing as part of the development review process.

The draft MTSA delineations within the SASPs are based on a walking analysis. Parcels within an estimated 10-minute walk (approximately 500 – 800 m walking) to the station are included within the draft delineated area. Staff's preliminary analysis also included identifying accessible connections and barriers for those with mobility impairments. Each draft MTSA identifies minimum targets for people and jobs per hectare based on the following Council-approved development framework: in effect Official Plan land use designations within the identified areas; as-of-right zoning by-law permissions; density permissions included in secondary plans; and approved developments that have not yet been built.

Planning staff will use the draft MTSAs as the basis for consultation, prior to advancing a Final Report for City Council's consideration in the second quarter of 2022. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for MTSAs with lower density targets, and for the delineation of PMTSAs. There is no appeal of the Minister's decision.

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in this report in the current budget year.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1. Planning and Housing Committee receive the report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, dated October 1, 2021, for information.

On December 21, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) Application was submitted for a phased 5-tower development including new TTC infrastructure, a new public road, public park, multiple Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Open Spaces (POPS), and community space located at 2180-2210 Yonge Street, 15 Eglinton Avenue West and 20 and 46 Berwick Avenue, also known as Canada Square.

The scheduling of a community meeting regarding the ZBA application was put on hold at the request of Toronto and East York Community Council and City Council to engage with local area stakeholders, across three Wards, to develop guiding principles for the site and immediate area and to provide further information regarding the existing planning framework and the consolidated ground lease agreement for the site.

Following a number of meetings, the Midtown Working Group with the support of a facilitator, drafted a vision for the area with six priorities. City Council supported the vision report and requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide a feasibility review of the vision, in consultation with relevant City divisions and the Midtown Working Group, and to report to the October 18, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.

This Feasibility Review Report was prepared following input and consultation with the Midtown Working Group. The report assesses the extent to which the six priorities align with existing policy and other City priorities and identifies the challenges in balancing all six priorities. The report also explains how the six priorities can be implemented.

The next steps are to hold a community meeting for the ZBA application, to engage with the broader community, and work with the applicant all to achieve City Council's objectives of:

• securing the TTC infrastructure needed for the site;
• securing the community benefits identified in the planning framework and,
• where feasible, implementing the six priorities in the vision report.

Planning staff will work, to bring a Final Report with a draft Zoning By-law to City Council prior to July 1, 2022 which is the municipal approval condition date in the consolidated lease agreement.

The City Planning Division confirms that there are no financial implications resulting from the recommendations included in the report in the current budget year or in future years.

The Chief Operating Officer, Development, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, recommend that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to transition the City wide affordable housing priority application function from a pilot to a permanent service and report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2022 with a plan to expand the City-wide priority application stream. 

As directed by City Council at its meeting of September 30, October 1 and October 2, 2020, the purpose of this report is to:

• Provide an update on the work supporting the Priority Application Stream focused on affordable housing and to present the preliminary results of this stream.

• Report on the work undertaken by Concept 2 Keys (C2K) over the last three months and highlight upcoming deliverables.

The C2K program is transforming the development review process by improving organizational structures, processes and technology. Given the scope of this transformation, the C2K program is being implemented incrementally. The first two streams of work currently underway are as follows:

• 1. The Priority Application Stream, which launched on January 1, 2021, is focused on affordable housing development applications city-wide. Since the launch of the program, review teams have received 24 applications for 18 development projects. This includes 15 priority affordable housing developments and 3 private purpose-built rental projects. The 15 affordable housing developments include Open Door and Modular Housing Initiative sites, representing a proposed total of 1,211 new affordable and supportive rental homes. Additional development projects earmarked for priority review are in the current pre-application stage and will be reported when applications have been received. A first set of applications are now approaching key approval milestones and an evaluation of improvements in approval timelines will be conducted. Within the affordable housing review stream, the overall average time for staff to review and comment has been five weeks per round of reviews. This compares to an average duration of eight to nine weeks per review round for all development applications across the City. The City's Modular Housing Initiative applications have been given the greatest urgency and have averaged three weeks per review.

• 2. The District Application Stream, which launched on July 1, 2021 in the Etobicoke York district, is focused on testing the scalability of development review improvements across a range of application types in a typical planning district. Progress in Etobicoke York to date includes establishing three interdivisional review teams supported by a new application management function and recruiting additional staff to ensure the review teams have the appropriate resources in place to provide a positive customer experience for applicants. The teams have received 27 pre-application consultation requests and 24 new development applications to date.

Alongside these two streams of work, C2K is also working with partner divisions to improve the processes and technology that support an efficient and effective development review process. Initiatives undertaken and accomplishments achieved over the last quarter include:

• Development review vacancy rates have trended downwards from 19.1% to 13.5% over the last 11 months based on 44 net new positions added to support current resourcing needs and from 19.1% to 11.1% based on original complement levels. This brings the City closer to its commitment of achieving 90% staff complement for development review by the end of 2021, although challenges remain.

• Soft-launched eight application types for intake through the Application Submission Tool (AST) and a public launch is scheduled in Q4 2021.

• Initiated development of technology requirements for a file circulation platform to inform a procurement process launching in Q4 2021.

• Launched a pilot for an online mapping and analysis tool that allows City staff to efficiently evaluate the development potential of any given property in the city.

• Established an interdivisional Process Improvement Working Group to update the Terms of Reference and preparatory work for mandating pre-application consultations.

• Revised and updated thirteen existing and one new Terms of Reference, which were posted to the Development Guide in August 2021.

• Finalizing the analysis of the City's existing development application review fees in order to provide recommendations to City Council in Q1 2022.

As directed by City Council at its September 30, October 1 and October 2, 2020 meeting, C2K will continue to provide updates on a quarterly basis to the Planning and Housing Committee on accomplishments to date and planned future deliverables.

There are no current or known future year financial impacts arising from the recommendations contained in this report.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 2 Valleyanna Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 2 Valleyanna Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report September 17, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property at 2 Valleyanna Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that Council amend its decision of July 14, 15, and 16, 2021 (Item NY25.20) stating its intention to designate the property at 2 Valleyanna Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property owner has served the City with an objection to Council's Notice of Intention to Designate. The City received an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate on behalf of the property owner within the statutory timeline. Staff are recommending amendments described in this report in response to this objection in order to clarify the Statement of Significance adopted by Council.

The property at 2 Valleyanna Drive is located at the northeast corner of Bayview Avenue and Valleyanna Drive.

Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative and contextual values. Staff are recommending that the proposed designation by-law be amended to address specific matters identified by the owner in their objection and as described below in this report.

As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, this property should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act

(OHA), which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021.

City Council has until December 9, 2021, 90 days from the date of the objection, to make a decision on this objection.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision TE26.20 on July 14, 15, and 16, 2021.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties at 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of July 14, 15, and 16, 2021 (Item TE26.20) stating its intention to designate the properties at 1354, 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate on behalf of the property owner within the statutory timeline.

The properties at 1354 (including active entrances 2, 4 and 6 brock Avenue and 1356 Queen Street West), 1358, and 1360 Queen Street West are located at the northwest corner of Queen Street West and Brock Avenue.

Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative and contextual values.

As the properties have cultural heritage value or interest and meet the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that these properties should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act

(OHA), which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021.  

City Council has until December 5, 2021, 90 days from the date of the objection, to make a decision on this objection.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1007 Craven Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1007 Craven Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report dated September 27, 2021 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1007 Craven Road in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at

1007 Craven Road.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1007 Craven Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and give authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property with the owner. 

The property at 1007 Craven Road contains the internationally renowned and award-winning Craven Road House and Studio (1993-6 and 2004-6, respectively). Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc. designed the house and studio owned by Robert G. Hill, Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The house received a Governor General's Award in 1997 and the studio was recognized with a Governor General's Medal in 2010. 

Robert G. Hill creator of the Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1800-1950 has received national and international recognition for his contribution to architectural scholarship and history and has received numerous awards.

Hill commissioned Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliff to realize the project. Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe are Members of the Order of Canada and RAIC Gold Medalists. The Toronto-based partnership, known as Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc. have received fifteen Governor General's Awards and Medals as well as other awards for their work as architects and educators, which has achieved global recognition through publications, exhibitions and a documentary film. Since completion, the house and studio and their landscaped setting have been extensively published in Canada and internationally and are widely acclaimed as proof that architectural excellence through meticulous design standards can be achieved on a tight budget and at a compact scale. 

In May of 2021, Robert G. Hill, the owner of the property, contacted the local ward councillor requesting that his property at 1007 Craven Road be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and further protected through a Heritage Easement Agreement. Robert G. Hill, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliff, have generously provided access to the project archival records and journals and have shared their insights and recollections of the property with Heritage Planning staff.

Following city staff's research and evaluation of the property under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 1007 Craven Road merits designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual values. 

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Planning and Housing Committee that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1007 Craven Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1007 Craven Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 17, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to
introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 3 7 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 1007 Craven Road in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council
authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at
1007 Craven Road.

At its meeting on October 6, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.3, a report (September 17, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning - 1007 Craven Road - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1007 Craven Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and give authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property with the owner. 

The property at 1007 Craven Road contains the internationally renowned and award-winning Craven Road House and Studio (1993-6 and 2004-6, respectively). Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc. designed the house and studio owned by Robert G. Hill, Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The house received a Governor General's Award in 1997 and the studio was recognized with a Governor General's Medal in 2010. 

Robert G. Hill creator of the Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada, 1800-1950 has received national and international recognition for his contribution to architectural scholarship and history and has received numerous awards.

Hill commissioned Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliff to realize the project. Brigitte Shim and A. Howard Sutcliffe are Members of the Order of Canada and RAIC Gold Medalists. The Toronto-based partnership, known as Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc. have received fifteen Governor General's Awards and Medals as well as other awards for their work as architects and educators, which has achieved global recognition through publications, exhibitions and a documentary film. Since completion, the house and studio and their landscaped setting have been extensively published in Canada and internationally and are widely acclaimed as proof that architectural excellence through meticulous design standards can be achieved on a tight budget and at a compact scale. 

In May of 2021, Robert G. Hill, the owner of the property, contacted the local ward councillor requesting that his property at 1007 Craven Road be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and further protected through a Heritage Easement Agreement. Robert G. Hill, Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliff, have generously provided access to the project archival records and journals and have shared their insights and recollections of the property with Heritage Planning staff.

Following city staff's research and evaluation of the property under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 1007 Craven Road merits designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual values.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:  

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 164 Bathurst Street (including an active entrance at 621 Richmond Street West) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 164 Bathurst Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 27, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 164 Bathurst Street (including an active entrance at 621 Richmond Street West) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property at 164 Bathurst Street comprises a two/two-and-a-half-storey brick building at the southwest corner of Bathurst Street and Richmond Street West, with its primary entry on Bathurst Street. Dating to c.1875, the property reflects the earliest period of development along this portion of Bathurst Street. It is a representative example of a mixed-use commercial building from the late nineteenth century. The building retains original features that suggest the influence of the Italianate style, such as brick quoins and pronounced wood brackets beneath the eaves.

Heritage Planning staff have determined that the property at 164 Bathurst Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06 – the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – for its design/physical and contextual values.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been made for the property, which proposes to retain and incorporate the building at 164 Bathurst Street into a new development.

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on August 12, 2021. The property owner provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108 to December 31, 2021.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. 

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Planning and Housing Committee that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 164 Bathurst Street (including an active entrance at 621 Richmond Street West) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 164 Bathurst Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

At its meeting on  October 6, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.1, a report (September 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning - 164 Bathurst Street - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 164 Bathurst Street (including an active entrance at 621 Richmond Street West) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The property at 164 Bathurst Street comprises a two/two-and-a-half-storey brick building at the southwest corner of Bathurst Street and Richmond Street West, with its primary entry on Bathurst Street. Dating to c.1875, the property reflects the earliest period of development along this portion of Bathurst Street. It is a representative example of a mixed-use commercial building from the late nineteenth century. The building retains original features that suggest the influence of the Italianate style, such as brick quoins and pronounced wood brackets beneath the eaves.

Heritage Planning staff have determined that the property at 164 Bathurst Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06 – the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – for its design/physical and contextual values.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been made for the property, which proposes to retain and incorporate the building at 164 Bathurst Street into a new development.

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The City Clerk issued a complete application notice on August 12, 2021. The property owner provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline established under Bill 108 to December 31, 2021.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. 

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 250 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 250 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 27, 2021) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 250 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value for its design, associative and contextual values.

Located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue, the property at 250 University Avenue contains the Bank of Canada Building, also known as the Toronto Agency, constructed in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm of Marani & Morris.

Following research and evaluation undertaken according to Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 250 University Avenue merits designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual values.

The property is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and designated under Part V of the Act as part of the Queen West Heritage Conservation District. Designation under Part IV of the Act will enable the protection of cultural heritage value and heritage attributes, including interior features.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit a 44-storey residential mixed-use building. A revised proposal was submitted on August 27, 2021 that involves a 37 storey mixed-use building and retention of 250 University Avenue, including the office lobby, while introducing a TTC Osgoode subway entrance at the northeast corner of the building. 

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to the new legislation coming into force.

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. 

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Planning and Housing Committee that:

1.  City Council state its intention to designate the property at 250 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 250 University Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2.  If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

At its meeting on October 6, the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.2, a report (September 10, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning - 250 University Avenue - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 250 University Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value for its design, associative and contextual values.

Located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue, the property at 250 University Avenue contains the Bank of Canada Building, also known as the Toronto Agency, constructed in 1958 and designed by the architectural firm of Marani & Morris.

Following research and evaluation undertaken according to Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the property at 250 University Avenue merits designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual values.

The property is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and designated under Part V of the Act as part of the Queen West Heritage Conservation District. Designation under Part IV of the Act will enable the protection of cultural heritage value and heritage attributes, including interior features.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to the City to permit a 44-storey residential mixed-use building. A revised proposal was submitted on August 27, 2021 that involves a 37 storey mixed-use building and retention of 250 University Avenue, including the office lobby, while introducing a TTC Osgoode subway entrance at the northeast corner of the building. 

In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Bill 108 Amendments to the OHA came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the OHA now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the OHA to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application.

The application currently under review was deemed complete prior to the new legislation coming into force.

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. 

Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 

1. The Chief Planner report on current planning and development aspects of the Transit Oriented Communities proposal for the East Harbour to the November 25, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee.

2. The Chief Planner give a status update on the amendments to PH25.16 at the November 25, 2021 meeting of Planning and Housing Committee

During the consideration of PH25.16 East Harbour Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Proposal, significant amendments to the recommendations were made by both the Planning and Housing Committee and City Council. 

Infrastructure Ontario, a Provincial crown agency, is advancing this proposal on a very tight-time line. City staff are in ongoing discussions around this development through several main channels: the Transit Oriented Communities Working Groups; Toronto Transit Partnership Committee (TPC) and the Ontario-Toronto Executive Steering Committee (ESC).

It is hard to understand how City Planning is currently able to be involved in the development review process for this project.  The only public consultation underway is by the developer in conjunction with Infrastructure Ontario and there does not seem to be a formal city process planned. This would run counter to all of the City’s policies and practices for both development reviews and public consultation. 

Of course the site was subject to a deep and long public planning process to develop the existing zoning and Master Plan.

It would be helpful to better understand the current review process to ensure that development and growth in Toronto is properly managed through a thorough, open and transparent public consultation process.