Residential Demolition Application -

252 to 260 Dufferin Street (Parkdale)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the President, Toronto Parking Authority to report to the Toronto Community Council, as soon as possible, on the possibility of instituting underground parking at this location.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (November 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:

Purpose:

In accordance with former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 146, Article II, Demolition Control, I refer the demolition application for 252-260 Dufferin 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.

Source of Funds:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 252-260 Dufferin Street.

Comments:

On November 19, 1998, the Director of Facilities and Real Estate applied on behalf of the City of Toronto for a permit to demolish the residential building at 252 to 260 Dufferin Street.

The City does not intend to construct a replacement structure, but to re-grade and landscape the site for parks purposes. The Council of the former City of Toronto approved the acquisition and redevelopment of this property for parks purposes at its meeting held on December 9, 1996 when it adopted Clause 1 of Meeting No. 1, Executive Committee Report No. 2.

Conclusion:

In light of the 1996 action taken by the Council of the former City of Toronto to acquire and develop this property for parks purposes, I recommend that City Council authorize me to issue the demolition permit.

Contact Name:

Judi McBurney

Telephone:(416) 392-7963

Fax:(416) 392-0721

E-mail:jmcburn@city.toronto.on.ca

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The Toronto Community Council also submits the following communication (December7,1998) from Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

I am writing to you regarding the Residential Demolition Application, 252 to 260 Dufferin Street.

I am unable to attend the Toronto Community Council meeting on Thursday December 10, 1998, and I would like to indicate my support for the recommendations in the report prepared by the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.