1 Eglinton Ave. E.
Hariri Pontarini Architects
Proposed: The applicant is proposing a 68-storey, mixed-use residential building. The condominium would have retail space on the ground floor as well as commercial space and 672 residential units and 26 live/work units.
Parking: 287 parking spaces.
What happened: The building owner applied for a zoning amendment, and that application came before Toronto and East York Community Council on Jan. 3, 2015. A community meeting was held May 11, and a preliminary report was issued by city staff on Dec. 18.
What’s next: The application was scheduled to come before Toronto City Council for final approval during the fourth quarter of 2015 but never made it. Look for a decision in early 2016 if the applicant doesn’t appeal to the OMB.
Talking points: Staff is concerned about replacing the lost office space; although according to a staff report, the developer states it is in compliance because of proposed “live/work units.” This is in addition to concerns regarding a step back of the tower and the overall height.
2263–2285 Yonge St.
Rosario Varacalli
Proposed: This application, which also includes 8–10 Eglinton Ave. E. and 25 and 25R Roehampton Ave. and was submitted on Dec. 14, 2011, features a 58-storey building as well as a 38-storey building with a total of 854 residential units as well as commercial use on the first couple floors.
Parking: 287 parking spaces are being proposed.
What happened: The development was approved after the application was revised in consultation with the city and community.
What’s next: The application came before Toronto City Council and was approved on July 16, 2013. Construction is currently underway with an anticipated move-in date of September 2017. Price per square foot is $783, but the condos are currently sold out.
Talking points: The building’s owner has paid $3.25 million, under Section 37 of the Planning Act, to be used by the city for neighbourhood improvements including a new public space on the TTC lands on the southwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton.
55 Eglinton Ave. E
Kirkor Architects
Proposed: A 47-storey, mixed-use building has been proposed for this site on Eglinton Avenue East between Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue. The project would include 455 residential units, a five-storey base and 42-storey tower.
Parking: 141 parking spaces and 455 bicycle spaces on six levels of underground parking.
What happened: The preliminary report came before Toronto and East York Community Council on Feb. 18, 2015, and a community meeting was held on April 20.
What’s next: The application was scheduled to come before Toronto City Council for final approval during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Talking points: Although the development is more than 23 times current density requirements, the developer’s planning rationale statement indicates the density does meet the objectives of Toronto’s official plan and Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.
33 Holly St.
Quadrangle Architects
Proposed: This development, which also includes 44 Dunfield Ave. as well as 86 and 88 Soudan Ave., consists of two residential buildings of 24 and 32 storeys as well as five-storey additions to the existing apartment buildings on Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue and a six-storey apartment building at the Soudan address. The total units will be 492 condominium and 46 rental plus 324 existing rental.
Parking: 600 vehicle parking spaces and 538 bicycle parking spaces.
What happened: The city voted against the development. A staff report states that the “application represents overdevelopment of the site” and does not comply with its “apartment neighbourhoods” designation.
What’s next: The city voted to oppose this application at the OMB, and a date for a 10-day hearing has been set for March 21, 2016.
Talking points: This development is off the main avenues and is subject to different zoning under the official plan, and under the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan highest densities are recommended for Yonge, Eglinton and Mount Pleasant.
90 Eglinton Ave. W
Turner Fleischer Architects
Proposed: A residential condo development has been proposed for this site at the corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Henning Avenue. The proposal is for a 29-storey mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor as well as two floors of office space. The site is currently home to a six-storey office building.
Parking: 125 parking spaces.
What happened: There have been two pre-application hearings, and a community meeting was held in July 2014. A preliminary staff report was submitted to North York Community Council on Aug. 6, 2014, when staff recommended the application be revised.
What’s next: The application is currently under review.
Talking points: According to a city staff report, under the Eglinton Connects Planning Study a mid-rise, eight-storey building has been identified as appropriate for the site.
