TORONTO

To:Chair and Members, Toronto Community CouncilApril 14, 1999

Subject:899 Queen Street West - To Repeal Designation By-Law #165-92

From:Managing Director, Heritage Toronto

Purpose:

Since the building at 899 Queen Street West no longer stands and will not be reconstructed, it is consistent with the Ontario Heritage Act to rescind the designation by-law for that proeprty.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That Council repeal designation by-law 165-92, affecting 899 Queen Street West.

Background:

The house at 899 Queen Street West was constructed for John Cornell Jr. in 1872 on the site neighbouring the John Farr house at 905 Queen Street West. The two houses, which formed a unique pair of early homes in the area, were designated by Toronto City Council for architectural and historical reasons under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act on February 3, 1992. In May of 1996, 899 Queen St. West was irreparably damaged by fire and was subsequently demolished.

Comments:

At its meeting of April 7^th, 1999, the Board of Heritage Toronto made the following recommendation:

"That the Board recommend to Council that designation by-law 165-92, affecting 899 Queen Street West, be repealed."

Contact Name:

Mr. Peter Elliott

Preservation Officer, Historical Preservation Division, Toronto Historical Board

Tel: 392-6827, ext. 238

Fax: 392-6834

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George E. Waters

PJEManaging Director

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Councillor Joe Pantalone, Trinity Niagara, Second Floor, City Hall,

Councillor Mario Silva, Trinity Niagara, Second Floor, City Hall

Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services, Attn: Mr. Rolin Stanley