October 29, 1998.

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

Subject:Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application - 429 Lake Shore Boulevard East and 324 Cherry Street, Home Depot (Ward 25- Don River)

Recommendation:

That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a further report on this application to be forwarded as a deputation item to the Community Council meeting of November 12, 1998.

Comments:

Home Depot submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application on June 27, 1997 to build a store at 429 Lake Shore Boulevard East and 324 Cherry Street. In my preliminary report on the application I identified a number of issues to be addressed including the economic impact. The City has retained a consultant to assist with this study and it is expected to be complete by the end of October. Upon receipt of this study staff will be able to complete a report on the Home Depot application and forward it to the Community Council meeting of November 12, 1998.

As there has been considerable public interest in this item, I am requesting that it be heard as a deputation item.

Contact: Elyse Parker

Telephone: (416) 392-0069

Fax: (416) 392-1330

E-Mail: eparker@city.toronto.on.ca

Beate Bowron

Director, Community Planning, South District

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