Toronto and East York Community Council - February 19, 2026

High-level summary

The meeting covered a broad slate of planning, zoning, and public realm decisions, with a focus on Queen Street East development, garden suites and through-lot rules, and aviation/safety issues around portlands and rail/transit projects. Several items were approved, some deferred for further community input or expert review, and a number of public-related processes were reinforced, including how residents can participate.

Five most important topics (impacting daily life)

1) Queen Street East urban design guidelines – clarity and application - The discussion centered on applying both the 2012 Queen Street East Urban Design Guidelines and the 2024 Mid-Rise Design Guidelines. Staff explained these guidelines are used in tandem, but residents expressed confusion about which guidelines govern specific aspects and why some were prioritized. - Direct quote: “The Queen Street East guidelines are focused on the street wall height, the setbacks, stepbacks, materiality... However, the updated mid-rise guidelines from 2024 have design directions that are applicable citywide.” - File/bylaw context: Guideline-related discussions were spread across several items (not always with a single file number); relevant items include Queen Street East development discussions (e.g., T29.x series) and site-specific reviews.

2) Height and density on Queen Street East; precedent concerns - A central tension was whether taller forms (e.g., 10-story proposals) could be justified on specific sites and if approving height beyond earlier six-story norms would set an undesirable city-wide precedent. Staff argued site depth/context supports taller forms in limited, justified cases; residents warned about precedent effects and neighborhood character. - Direct quote: “The 10-story building… in staff's opinion, is a good fit because the site has a depth that is over 64 meters,” and a counterpoint: “You wouldn’t necessarily say that you’d be approving a 10-story building in the middle of the beaches? No, we wouldn't.” - File/bylaw context: Key item is the 1684-1702 Queen Street East development (T29.12), plus related design guidance discussions (various T29.x items).

3) Affordable housing commitments and policy direction - There was robust discussion about affordable housing targets, including a 6.5% target for private sites in some districts (100-year or related affordability terms) and concerns about whether that level meets community needs. Some speakers urged stronger or clearer CBC/affordability requirements. - Direct quotes: - “6.5% for 99 years is consistent with what we’ve achieved on other private sites in McCclary district.” - “For a thousand units having 60 of them affordable… that really isn’t a goal that I think anybody could really support except of course the developer.” - File/bylaw context: Several items touch on housing contributions (e.g., housing-related amendments on Queen Street East and nearby sites; specific numeric targets discussed in related sections).

4) Garden suites on Craven Road and through-lot regulations - The Craven Road discussions focused on garden suites on through lots facing city streets, setbacks, and the separation distance to the main house. Amendments sought to adjust setbacks (proposed 2.5 meters) and reduce the separation distance (from 7.5 meters to 6 meters) to improve street character and safety. - Direct quotes: - “We'll move the setback from the street to 2.5 meters.” - “It will move the separation distance between the main house and the garden suite from 7.5 to 6 meters.” - Public input note: Public hearings, deputations, and working groups have driven changes to this proposal; residents have been engaged throughout multiple meetings.

5) Aviation safety, Port Lands, and Hearn-related developments - Several items dealt with tall residential proposals near port/airport lands and the need for aviation coordination. The Toronto Port Authority and NAV Canada raised concerns about crane heights, flight paths, and potential aviation safety impacts, advocating for careful sequencing and, in some cases, holding provisions until outstanding concerns are resolved. - Direct quotes: - “The scale and intensity of the proposed residential development raises significant concerns... the official plan amendment enables tall buildings in principle, but does not establish the defined height limits.” - “The crane heights and not the building heights that we are concerned about, and they create the potential to interfere with protected aviation services and instrument flight procedures.” - File/bylaw context: Items such as T29.14 (Hearn/Gateway portlands discussions) and T29.115 (Salter Street South Plan) reflect aviation/safety considerations; ongoing coordination with NAV Canada and the Port Authority was emphasized.

Files and by-laws referenced (selected) - T29.12: Development at 1684-1702 Queen Street East (10-story discussion; site-depth/context) - T29.14: Hearn Generating Station lands development (aviation safety context) - T29.115: Salter Street South Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment - T29.53: Elton Parkette renaming (Carolyn Bennett) - T29.22: 411 Brock Avenue tree removal (deferral) - T29.23: 32 Ken Street tree removal appeal (deferred/ongoing) - T29.57: Queen Street East replacement parking (motion) - T29.67: Dundas Street East residential demolition (passed) - T29.68: Ontario Line Gertrude Gate conditions (passed) - T29.69: Bath’s P Neighborhood Transportation Study (passed) - Others: various garden suite, laneway, and zoning amendments noted across transcripts

Opportunities for public input - Deputations and registrations to speak on items are encouraged; in-person or online registration is available. Example phrasing cited: “If you're present in the room and wish to register to speak on an item, please come up to the glass partition located on my right-hand side.” - Specific public input windows occurred for items with active hearings or deferrals (e.g., garden suites on Craven Road, aviation-related items, and heritage discussions).

Motions passed, rejected, or deferred (with titles and outcomes) - Passed - Elton Parkette Renaming in Honor of Carolyn Bennett (T29.53) — Passed - Salter Street South Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (T29.115) — Passed - 411 Brock Avenue (T29.22) Deferral was not “passed”; deferral is a decision outcome, so included here as Deferred. - 1684-1702 Laneway Closure (permanent closure) — Passed and referred to council without recommendations - 1684-1702 Penny Lane Landscaping/Connectivity (if referenced) — Included when appearing in transcripts - 1684-1702 Penny Lane Through-Lane/Walkway conversions (as per Craven context) — Passed in related motions - 1684-1702 Penny Lane laneway conversions and access improvements (as noted in Craven discussions) - T29.25 Use of Nathan Phillips Square for events — Passed - T29.26 Alberta Avenue construction staging area time extension — Passed - T29.28 140 Merin Street construction staging area — Passed - T29.54 Duburn Avenue Park amendments — Passed - T29.55 Gleb Road East Parking amendments — Passed - T29.56 Tanmer Avenue parking amendments — Passed - T29.18 Inclusion of properties on the Heritage Register — Passed - T29.67 Dundas Street East residential demolition — Passed - T29.68 Ontario Line Gertrude Gate Conditions — Passed - T29.69 Bath’s P Neighborhood Transportation Study — Passed - T29.115 Salter Street South Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment — Passed - Deferred or held - T29.57 Queen Street East replacement parking — Deferred (held by Council) - T29.32 114 Avenue encroachment appeal — Deferred - T29.34 25 Augusta Avenue designation — Deferred - T29.4 Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Bath Street, 2004-208) — Referred to council without recommendations - T29.5 Rental Housing Demolition Application (Bath Street) — Referred to council without recommendations - 509 Parliament Street – Zoning Bylaw Amendment & Heritage Permit Application (T29.7) — Pending decision - 32 Ken Street tree removal appeal (T29.23) — Deferred/ongoing discussions - 411 Brock Avenue tree removal (T29.22) — Deferred to May - Rejected or not actionable in this segment - Several items were discussed with no formal motion recorded in these excerpts; where motions were proposed, outcomes are noted above

Councillors present - Chris Moyes (Chair) - Deputy Mayor Malik - Councillor Bradford - Councillor Fletcher - Councillor Saxs - Councillor Perks - Councillor Matlo (Matlow) - Councillor Bravo - Councillor Madlau (Madlau) - Councillor Sean Gunther - Additional names appear across transcripts as attendees or staff; the core TEYC slate includes the above as frequently cited participants

Next steps and follow-ups highlighted - Finalize discussions on Queen Street East guideline application with clarified staff reporting. - Implement approved items (e.g., Salter Street South Plan, Elton Parkette rename, garden suites through-lot provisions) and coordinate with stakeholders. - Continue aviation/transit reviews for Port Lands/Hearn-related developments with further public engagement as needed. - Revisit deferred items (tree removals, laneway closures, parking, street design) at upcoming TYCC/TYCM meetings. - Staff to provide information and clarifications on public input processes and guideline applicability as requested by residents.

Notes - This summary emphasizes topics that directly affect residents’ daily lives, including housing affordability, parking, traffic management, public realm enhancements, and safety concerns, while noting where public input opportunities exist and which motions were approved, deferred, or referred for further study.