September 4, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
Subject:Settlement Report: 9-17 Christie Street and 388-402 Clinton Street - Application
197028 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for a
residential development consisting of a 7 storey, 60 unit apartment and 8 townhouse units
(Midtown)
Purpose:
To advise Council of a pending settlement for a referral and appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board on this application with more detailed information being presented at the Toronto
Community Council meeting on September 16, 1998.
Source of Funds:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
- That this report be received by Toronto Community Council and forwarded to City
Council for its information.
Background:
(1)Applicant
The application and revised plans were submitted by Hessie Rimon, PMG Planning
Consultants, 227 Bridgeland Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 1Y7 on behalf of Anne
Johnson and the Estate of Ruth Appleton.
(2)Site
The development site of about 0.3 hectares is on two land parcels, separated by a
north-south lane, between Christie and Clinton Streets. The portion of the application on
Clinton Street is currently occupied by the Gross Abattoir, which is a legal non-conforming
use and which Council has long sought to remove from this predominantly residential area.
(3)History
This application was the subject of my reports dated March 19, 1998, listed as Item 111 at
the April 1, 1998 Toronto Community Council meeting and May 13, 1998, listed as item 54
at the May 26, 1998 Community Council meeting. A public meeting was held on June 29,
1998 at which numerous concerns were expressed about the application.
The applicant submitted revised plans July 29,1998. Planning staff, after an evaluation of
the revised plans, expressed concerns to the applicant in writing and advised that staff would
have to recommend refusal to Community Council for the application in its current form.
The applicant has appealed policies in the Seaton Village Neighbourhood Part II Official
Plan and the City's handling of this application. The appeal has been referred to the Ontario
Municipal Board by the Minister. The Board has scheduled a hearing for this appeal on
Monday, October 19, 1998.
(4)Settlement Principles
At the request of the applicant, meetings were held with planning staff and the Ward
Councillors to discuss proposed revisions to the plans. At the latter meeting several
proposals were put forward. The applicant has stated a willingness to settle the appeal and
referral to the OMB on the following basis:
- Clinton Street site
- a row of eight freehold townhouses facing Clinton Street;
- parking in garages accessed from the rear lane, with an average of 1.5 parking spaces per
property; and
-a basement unit in each townhouse.
- Christie Street site
-a seven storey apartment building, with the upper floors being recessed; and
-underground parking accessed from the rear lane.
(5)Conclusions
Details of the development continue to be negotiated. I intend to report directly to Toronto
Community Council at its meeting on September 16, 1998 on the progress of negotiations
based on the above principles so that City Council may place a position before the Ontario
Municipal Board.
Contact Name:
Wayne Morgan
City Planning Division, North Section
Telephone 392-1316
Fax 392-1330
E-mail wmorgan@city.toronto.on.ca
Beate Bowron
Director, Community Planning, South District
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