December 20, 1999
To: Toronto Community Council
From: Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services
Subject: Residential Demolition Application - 155, 157, 159 and 161 Beatrice Street
Ward 20 (Trinity-Niagara)
Purpose:
In accordance with former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 146, Article II, Demolition Control, I refer the
demolition application for 155, 157, 159 and 161 Beatrice Street to you to recommend to City Council whether to grant or
refuse the application, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
That City Council choose one of the following recommendations:
1. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be granted, OR
2. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be granted once "Site Plan Approval" under Section 41
of the Planning Act is obtained, OR
3. That the application to demolish the subject residential buildings be refused.
Comments:
On November 25, 1999, The Toronto Parking Authority applied for permits to demolish two pairs of semi-detached houses
known municipally as 155, 157, 159 and 161 Beatrice Street. The applicant proposes to establish a commercial parking lot
on these lands, a use permitted by the City's Zoning By-law. However, "Site Plan Approval" is required prior to the
establishment of a commercial parking lot.
This application is being referred to City Council because these buildings are residential and the applicant has not applied
for a replacement building on this site. In cases such as these, the Municipal Code requires that City Council consider the
demolition of residential property.
The buildings are neither designated historical nor listed by Heritage Toronto. No objections have been filed with our
office relating to the demolition of these houses.
Contact:
Carlos Martins, Senior Plan Examiner
Telephone: (416) 392-7523
Fax: (416) 392-0721
e-mail: cmartins@toronto.ca
Pam Coburn
Director, South District and Deputy Chief Building Official
James Ridge
Acting Commissioner, Urban Development Services
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