[christiesplits]

According to a Toronto Star source, this project is behind the OPP investigation of Councillor Parthi Kandavel.

Police investigating Toronto city councillor have asked questions about highrise project, source says

Parthi Kandavel said he was surprised to learn that the OPP is investigating allegations against him.

www.thestar.com

Excerpt (paywall):

According to a source with knowledge of the OPP probe, the force has sought information about a highrise project in Kandavel’s ward located at 708-712 Kennedy Road. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk publicly about the investigation.

Last June, Kandavel introduced a council motion that directed the city to accept a settlement offer from the property owners that would allow the development to proceed. Staff had raised concerns about the project and weren’t supportive of a previous version. His motion passed.

It’s not uncommon for council members to overrule staff on planning matters.

In response to questions about the development on Sunday, Kandavel’s office referred the Star to the councillor’s social media statement.

 

[torontoexplained]

According to a Toronto Star source, this project is behind the OPP investigation of Councillor Parthi Kandavel.

Police investigating Toronto city councillor have asked questions about highrise project, source says

Parthi Kandavel said he was surprised to learn that the OPP is investigating allegations against him.

www.thestar.com

Excerpt (paywall):

This should be no surprise to anybody dealing in Scarborough in the last few months.
He didn't just "learn" about it on Friday. He knew for months.

This site may be the genesis of the investigation but he has extorted or attempted to extort dozens of developers and business owners in his Ward.
30K-700K at a time with 50% Cash and 50% through "consultants"

I really hope the OPP actually manage to file charges against, yet another corrupt politician.

 

[Tuscani01]

According to a Toronto Star source, this project is behind the OPP investigation of Councillor Parthi Kandavel.

Police investigating Toronto city councillor have asked questions about highrise project, source says

Parthi Kandavel said he was surprised to learn that the OPP is investigating allegations against him.

www.thestar.com

Excerpt (paywall):

Last June, Kandavel introduced a council motion that directed the city to accept a settlement offer from the property owners that would allow the development to proceed. Staff had raised concerns about the project and weren’t supportive of a previous version. His motion passed.

It’s not uncommon for council members to overrule staff on planning matters.

I looked through the staff report and it was just a typical staff report based on a settlement offer from the applicant. Staff supported the settlement and he voted in favour of staff recommendations with an additional request that the applicant increase the retail GFA.

Doesn't look suspicious at all if that's the basis of the complaint.

 

[torontoexplained]

Last June, Kandavel introduced a council motion that directed the city to accept a settlement offer from the property owners that would allow the development to proceed. Staff had raised concerns about the project and weren’t supportive of a previous version. His motion passed.

It’s not uncommon for council members to overrule staff on planning matters.

I looked through the staff report and it was just a typical staff report based on a settlement offer from the applicant. Staff supported the settlement and he voted in favour of staff recommendations with an additional request that the applicant increase the retail GFA.

Doesn't look suspicious at all if that's the basis of the complaint.

They're not telling the whole story because it is an active investigation...

 

[ProjectEnd]

This should be no surprise to anybody dealing in Scarborough in the last few months.
He didn't just "learn" about it on Friday. He knew for months.

This site may be the genesis of the investigation but he has extorted or attempted to extort dozens of developers and business owners in his Ward.
30K-700K at a time with 50% Cash and 50% through "consultants"

I really hope the OPP actually manage to file charges against, yet another corrupt politician.

Do you have any evidence supporting this claim?

 

[torontoexplained]

Do you have any evidence supporting this claim?

In terms of a recording of this to be shared? No.
But feel free to reference this as more information becomes public

 

[GMboxSMG2]

The Lobbyist Registry reveals that these 2 low-rise apartment buildings may not be long for the world.

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Details for Subject Matter Registration: SM32732​

Decision(s) or issue(s) to be lobbied

The application for rezoning by-law and plan of subdivision at 708-712 Kennedy Rd. Toronto.

Aerial Pic:

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Total site area ~ 1.1ha/2.7ac

Based on the current site area, and configuration, it would be possible to support a new building on the parking lot at the rear.

However, I find that to be unlikely.

This site is within the MTSA sphere of Kennedy Station at ~500m away.

I think that makes it very improbably that buildings of 3-4 storeys are retained.

I'd also add the site has some potential issues in terms of the rear area (though probably still building space available)

Note the Blue line, which is Taylor-Massey Creek.

There are three different issues at it pertains to the creek.

The first is the standard rule of ceding any land within 10M of stable top of bank to the TRCA.

The second is any issue that may pertain to flooding, and flood planning. While this site actually isn't within the floodplain, the areas immediately upstream and downstream are at risk.

That may make the taking of some land here desirable to reduce risks to neighbouring properties. (blue indicates floodplain)

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Orange indicates designated natural area/feature

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There is also a longstanding desire to establish a formal trail along this section of creek, and that may come into play as well, along with a possible access easement from Kennedy.

Вообще любопытно, как обсуждения городской инфраструктуры постепенно затрагивают экологию, транспортную историю и будущее развитие общественных пространств. Даже на форумах, где люди обсуждают совершенно разные вещи — от строительства до онлайн-развлечений вроде Казино Wincasino — в итоге всё сводится к тому, как разные системы связаны между собой.

I hope those buildings will stay there and corrupted politician will stop destroying our city

 

[christiesplits]

Toronto councillor asked for ‘considerable amount’ of money to move developments forward: source allegations​

Toronto councillor asked for ‘considerable amount’ of money to move developments forward: source allegations

Developers of two Scarborough properties raised concerns about a Toronto councillor asking them to pay a “considerable amount" of money to get their proposals through city processes, sources tell CTV News Toronto.

www.ctvnews.ca

Developers of two Scarborough properties raised concerns about a Toronto councillor asking them to pay a “considerable amount” of money to get their proposals through city processes, sources tell CTV News Toronto.

And one source said that was what the OPP was asking about in interviews that were part of the provincial police force’s investigation into that councillor, Parthi Kandavel.

Developers are often asked to pay a community benefits charge under section 37 of the Planning Act. The source said this alleged arrangement went beyond this.

 

[ProjectEnd]

In terms of a recording of this to be shared? No.
But feel free to reference this as more information becomes public

Given the post above, apologies for doubting you!

 

[EllaW]

This should be no surprise to anybody dealing in Scarborough in the last few months.
He didn't just "learn" about it on Friday. He knew for months.

This site may be the genesis of the investigation but he has extorted or attempted to extort dozens of developers and business owners in his Ward.
30K-700K at a time with 50% Cash and 50% through "consultants"

I really hope the OPP actually manage to file charges against, yet another corrupt politician.

Does not surprise me. On the eve of his first election, hundreds of very dirty attack mailers against the two other competitive front runners in the race were placed in mailboxes across the ward anonymously. The creator was never caught despite the clear major violation to city election rules, but it doesn’t take a genius to put 2 and 2 together. That’s when I knew this guy is underhanded.

 

[oakwoodsfinest]

Anyone have any theories on why he pushed for 4,000 sqft of commercial space at the OLT? Like would that completely screw over the project?

https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-hall/opp-probe-into-toronto-councillor-touches-on-highrise-project-with-long-history-at-land-tribunal-12266866