Toronto Preservation Board Meeting 44

Toronto Preservation Board meeting 44 dealt with a series of heritage planning applications, including alterations to designated properties, demolition of some heritage attributes, and new construction in heritage districts. The board approved a number of items, including applications at Eastern Avenue, Dundas and George, the University of Toronto's Medical Sciences Building, and several other heritage properties.

Topics Discussed

• MEETING SETUP AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: The board met in a hybrid format with in-person and remote participation through WebEx and YouTube. A five-minute speaking limit was set for members. Three members declared conflicts: Mitchell on PB 44.42, Peter on PB 44.7, and the Chair on PB 44.6 and PB 44.9.

• EASTERN AVENUE HERITAGE REDEVELOPMENT (PB 44.6 / PB 44.9): Members heard details on the redevelopment of the former Dominion Wheel and Foundries complex at 153, 169, 171 and 185 Eastern Avenue, including retention of heritage structures and construction of new residential buildings. Heritage planner Neil McKay said, "staff recommends that city council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 153 Eastern Avenue and 185 Eastern Avenue under section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the proposed development of the or in connection with the proposed development of the subject property." Another speaker said "the proposed development application proposes the institute retention of the original heritage structures and the construction of three new residential buildings." Discussion also touched on preserving railway-related elements of the site. Philip said, "So, we're preserving them as artifacts to help explain the nature of the building and its history with the railways," while Jeffrey added, "We think the railway history of this site is really critical."

• 212 DUNDAS STREET EAST / 275 GEORGE STREET (PB 44.4): The board approved alterations tied to a revised development proposal incorporating two heritage buildings into a new development. Neil McKay told the board, "Staff recommends that city council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 212 Dundas Street East and 275 George Street under section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the proposed development of the subject property." Leslie Barnes argued against the scale of the proposal, saying "the proposed tower in regard to that the encroachment and scale are inappropriate in relation to the existing George Street Heritage Building."

• UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MEDICAL SCIENCES BUILDING (PB 44.5): The board approved alterations at 150 College Street / One King's College Circle. Pia Nazimi said, "The proposal includes the demolition of wing B and its replacement with a nine story multi-purpose building. The replacement building will accommodate new laboratory spaces, modernized teaching facilities, collaborative work spaces and administrative offices."

• OTHER HERITAGE APPROVALS: The board also approved several other applications, including an amendment to the designating bylaw for 339 Queen Street East (PB 44.12), a refusal of proposed alterations at 50 Park Road (PB 44.3), alterations at 68 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street (PB 44.8), approval of a replacement building at 1337 Queen Street West (PB 44.10), demolition and reconstruction of the terrace at 170 Merton Street (PB 44.11), and a new structure at 81 Chestnut Park. On 170 Merton Street, Kristen Flood, senior heritage planner with Heritage Planning, said, "This report recommends that city council approve the demolition of a heritage attribute of the property at 170 Murden Street under part 4 section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site and that council grant authority to amend a heritage easement agreement."

Motions

• PB 44.12 — 339 Queen Street East: Proposed amendment to a designating bylaw under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV, Section 30.1 — Passed
• PB 44.3 — 50 Park Road: Alterations to a designated heritage property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act (refusal) — Passed
• PB 44.6 — 153 and 185 Eastern Avenue: Alterations to designated heritage property and authority to enter into a heritage agreement — Held
• PB 44.9 — 40 Wabash Avenue: Alterations to and demolition of heritage attributes of a designated heritage property under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act — Passed unanimously
• PB 44.4 — 212 Dundas Street East and 275 George Street: Alterations to designated heritage properties under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act — Passed unanimously
• PB 44.5 — 150 College Street / One King's College Circle: Alterations to designated heritage property and authority to enter into heritage easement agreement — Passed unanimously
• PB 44.8 — 68 Sumach Street and 10-12 Sumach Street: Heritage property alterations and development proposal — Passed unanimously
• PB 44.10 — 1337 Queen Street West: Demolition and new construction for designated heritage property in the Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District — Passed
• PB 44.11 — 170 Merton Street: Demolition and reconstruction of terrace as a heritage attribute under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act — Passed unanimously
• 81 Chestnut Park — New structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act — Passed unanimously

Attendees

The notes identify the following members as present during recorded votes or discussion:

• Jeff
• Mitchell
• Peter
• Paul
• Matt / Matthew
• Kash / Karash
• Katarina
• Wendy
• Chair
• Mitch