July 6, 1998

  To:Toronto Community Council

 From:Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

 Subject:Status Report on Revised Plans submitted for Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning Application No. 196019 and Subdivision Application No.496011 for 2230, 2324 and 2336 Gerrard Street East to permit a low density residential development and a neighbourhood commercial site. (East Toronto)

  Comments:

 A final Planning report recommending that the by-laws and agreements be drafted by the City Solicitor for the East of Main Subdivision application, was before the former City of Toronto Council on October 21, 1997. Council adopted that report but the application was subsequently referred to the Ontario Municipal Board by the applicant on the grounds that the City had failed to hold the statutory public meeting on the matter. A pre-hearing date has been set by the Municipal Board for August 17, 1998.

 In April of 1998, the applicant revised his plan to, among other things, increase the number of residential units and reduce the amount of parkland. On April 27, 1998 a public meeting was held in the neighbourhood to present the revised plans to the local residents. The residents (approximately 300 persons in attendance) were unanimously opposed to the increase in density and parkland reduction. A recommendation was made by the local Member of Parliament for negotiations to occur between the owner and the former owner, Canada Lands Company, for additional parkland to be provided. At the time of this writing negotiations are on-going.

 In order for Planning staff and the City Solicitor to have a position for the pre-hearing, Community Council will have to consider this matter. I will therefore submit a full status report directly to Community Council on any decisions that have to be made as a result of the above discussions and negotiations.

 Contact Name:

 Tim Burkholder

City Planning Division, East Section

Tele: 392-0411

Fax: 392-1330

Email:tburholder@.city.toronto.on.ca

Beate Bowron

Acting Director, City Planning

Toronto Community

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