An application has been submitted for a zoning by-law amendment to enable the development of a 12-storey mixed use building, with a 4-storey plus rooftop amenity section closest to the rear of the site. The existing zoning permits maximum building heights of 8-storeys plus rooftop mechanical penthouses. The proposal includes of 98 residential units (47 one-bedroom units and 51 two-bedroom units) and 200 square metres of retail area at grade. The total gross floor area proposed is 9,397 sq. m., with an FSI of 4.17. A driveway is proposed along the east side of the site, connecting to a ramp at the back of the site which leads to two levels of underground parking providing a total of 102 vehicular parking spaces for residential uses. A loading space is proposed along the east side of the building perpendicular to the driveway.
A public consultation meeting was held in November, 2016
Link to preliminary staff report: www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-95277.pdf
Updates & further details on this application can be viewed at:
http://app.toronto.ca/DevelopmentApplications/associatedApplicationsList.do?action=init&folderRsn=3964641&isCofASearch=false
35 Auto Mall Drive (Costco)
Link to preliminary report:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-45769.pdf
Draft plan of subdivision for a retail power centre and alteration of Auto Mall Drive. The Ontario Municipal Board approved the official plan and zoning by-law amendment in November of 2014. The application is moving forward and a revised plan is expected in 2017.
Link to preliminary report:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-40910.pdf
This application originally dates back to 2010 and a public consultation meeting was held in November of 2010. The site is located in the Highland Creek Village on the south-east corner of Old Kingston Rd & Morrish Rd. It is currently a vacant parking lot. The development will consist of a 3 storey, 39 residential unit mixed use (residential-commercial) building having 183 sq. m. of commercial floor space on the ground level and 53 below grade parking spaces. Final approvals have been issued and building permits are currently in the review process.
This site plan application is to permit the redevelopment of the north-west area of the site. 48 stacked apartment units contained within two new 3-storey buildings are proposed. Also proposed is the conversion of some of the retail units in the base of the existing 12-storey condominium apartment building to accommodate 10 residential units. A total of 58 residential units is proposed. Some additional area for ground floor retail is also proposed.
Updates and further details on this application can be viewed at:
http://app.toronto.ca/DevelopmentApplications/associatedApplicationsList.do?action=init&folderRsn=1586930&isCofASearch=false
Link to preliminary report:
http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2016.SC14.21
The applicant proposes to amend the Zoning By-law and obtain draft plan of subdivision approval in order to permit the redevelopment of 6480-6484 Kingston Road with a total of 12 new residential dwelling units comprised of 3 townhouse units fronting Kingston Road and 9 detached units fronting a newly proposed 16.5 metre (54 foot) wide public street.
A Community Consultation Meeting Date is Pending
Link to Preliminary Staff Report:
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-90135.pdf
Proposed rezoning to permit the development of 2 additional 14-storey rental apartment buildings on an existing rental apartment site containing a 16-storey rental apartment building and 2 blocks of rental townhouses. A total of 355 new units are proposed. An associated Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application to demolish the free-standing townhouse block containing 3 rental units has been filed and is currently under review.
On March 22nd, an expanded public meeting was held to present this proposal. In attendance were the developers representatives, Scarborough Community Planning staff and approximately 100 residents. Major concerns expressed by area residents related to density, heights and traffic issues. Also, potential impacts on adjacent streets, surrounding properties and open space. These concerns are also shared by my office, as well, as Community Planning. The application is in the early stages and is currently in the review/consultation process. Further updates will be shared with residents as soon as they become available.
Update, February 2017; In the most recent communication with the applicant, Community Planning staff indicated concerns with heights and vehicular access to the proposed development. To date, the applicant has not responded with a revised plan.
7437, 7439, 7441 Kingston Road (Retail)
This site is located on Kingston Road east of Port Union Road on the vacant lots adjacent to McDonald's.
The applications propose to permit three one-storey commercial buildings on the site. The buildings are referred to as Buildings A, B and C on the site plan submitted with the applications.
The proposed uses for these buildings would be retail/commercial.
Link to Preliminary staff report:
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-82722.pdf
