amh
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Northern Light
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No news, news here............but as we await signs of this one moving forward, apparently Ten Block visited our friends at the City recently..... as per the Lobbyist Registry.
I just thought the dates, which I assume are a typo were funny, in the entry:
Award for most succinct lobbying effort, in/out in one day!
I just thought the dates, which I assume are a typo were funny, in the entry:
Award for most succinct lobbying effort, in/out in one day!
rdaner
Senior Member
I love St. George! And all of this activity makes me wonder what the future has in store for the York Club?
Towered
Superstar
It's a nice street but really could use more retail spaces.
Application Details
www.toronto.ca
Minor Variance application with the following proposed stat changes:
- Storey count increased from 28 to 36 (incl. indoor amenity level)
- Height increased from 95.64 to 118m
- Total residential units increased from 398 to 541
- Total bicycle parking increased from 477 to 622
evandyk
Senior Member
Will someone in one of those top floors be able to see into Margaret Atwood or Galen Weston's back yard?
AlbertC
Superstar
Caledon might be out of view from this humble nabe unfortunately.
rdaner
Senior Member
^All the way to Gilead!
Btw this may be the perfect opportunity to get a proper library for The Annex in the podium which might tempt the locals to support this.
Btw this may be the perfect opportunity to get a proper library for The Annex in the podium which might tempt the locals to support this.
Northern Light
Superstar
Application Details
Minor Variance application with the following proposed stat changes:
Updated drawing of the 36-storey design:
- Storey count increased from 28 to 36 (incl. indoor amenity level)
- Height increased from 95.64 to 118m
- Total residential units increased from 398 to 541
- Total bicycle parking increased from 477 to 622
View attachment 649058
This should be denied, solely for the ugly render above.
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In all seriousness, I was very enthused about this proposal. I'm unsure what I think of the new version, immediately, but I do think the above is not a minor variance. A height increase of +8 floors which is a 28% increase is substantial, and calling that 'minor' is to render the word meaningless.
+143 units is a 36% increase and let's be real, in many cities in the world a 143 unit building would be a major proposal in its own right.
Either dial it back or take it through the rezoning process.
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Of note, this project is now 100% purpose-built rental, as proposed.
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TrianglesOnTheWall
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Midtown Hank
Active Member
Minor variance refused at CofA.
Northern Light
Superstar
That was the correct decision by the C of A.
There was nothing minor about the proposed changes, which weren't just height or units either, they modified the setbacks and the massing as well.
If they want the changes they are seeking they need a new ZBA.
Kenojuak
Active Member
Now that PMTSAs are in force and with other new approvals to rely on (such as 49 storeys at Avenue + St. Clair), if they rezone it will be 40+ or maybe 50+ storeys. Buckle up!
Tuscani01
Senior Member
The existing approval already exceeds the minimum density requirement of the PMTSA policy. Other policies like the Tall Building Guidelines, transition etc still apply regardless.
Northern Light
Superstar
TenBlock has appealed the C of A refusal to OLT.
A Member Motion at Council seeks to direct staff to support the C of A at the resulting hearing.
I'm simply going to say, Stephen (the CEO) is making a mistake here. That is all.