TORONTO
To:Chair and Members, Toronto Community CouncilMay 12, 1999
Subject:905 Queen Street West - Heritage Easement Agreement
From:Managing Director, Heritage Toronto
Purpose:
For the City of Toronto to enter into a heritage easement agreement in order to protect the
exterior of the existing structure at 905 Queen Street West.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
1.That authority be granted for the execution of a Heritage Easement Agreement under
Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 905 Queen Street West, using
substantially the form of easement agreement prepared by the City Solicitor, subject to such
amendments as may be deemed necessary by the City Solicitor in consultation with the
Managing Director, Heritage Toronto; and
2.That authority be granted for the introduction of any necessary Bills in Council to give
effect thereto.
Background:
The house at 905 Queen Street West was designated by Toronto City Council for architectural
and historical reasons under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act on February 3, 1992. The
property known as 899-905 Queen Street West is the subject of a development proposal.
Comment:
As a condition of the development of 899-905 Queen Street West, the applicant has been
directed by the Ontario Municipal Board to enter into a heritage easement agreement with the
City of Toronto.
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
copy:Mr. Barry Horosko, Bratty and Partners, Barristers and Solicitors, Madison Centre,
20th Floor, 4950 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K1
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. Rollin Stanley
City Solicitor, Attn: Ms. Lisa Strucken
