Although all parties will have to wait until the end of August or early September for the complete results, a mediation exercise involving the City of Toronto, City Planning staff and Toronto City Council; the South Eglinton Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association; and Freed Developments has been completed.
Coun. Josh Matlow, who helped spearhead the mediation in the past month, said that although results must remain confidential until around Labour Day, he felt it was a worthwhile endeavour that may avoid the need for an Ontario Municipal Board hearing.
“We worked very hard to take into consideration all factors, things like the sightlines for people in the [neighbouring] Quantum [condo] units, to address the resident concerns and the impacts,” he said. “I can say I believe the residents and staff were able to achieve the best result possible."
The current development application, presented by Freed Developments, for the former Art Shoppe at 2131 Yonge St. is seeking a two-tower high-rise, one of 38 storeys and the other reaching 29, with a common base. Residents are concerned the density and height are too great. Representatives from the developer did not return requests for comment by press time.