[ferusian]

300 SIDNEY BELSEY CRES
Ward 5: York South-Weston

Development Applications

Project description:

Proposed development of 4 residential apartment buildings.

This site is currently a vacant lot

 

[Northern Light]

A couple of notes on this one.

I don't know what's coming here; but I'm imagining some height.

The precedent directly across from this site is this: (which is 12 storeys)

The immediate neighbours are a park, a park, and a school.

There could be some shadowing issues to watch for, since this will sit to the south of the school.

But with significant open land to the west of the school, and lowrise to the east; I don't think a reasonable'ish ask will see trouble here; but that's speculative on my part.

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I reviewed the lands in terms of floodplain since they abut the Humber Valley. The site is 100% outside of the regulatory floodplain, so no issue there.

I expect the developer will be required to concede the standard 10M from Stable top of bank along the valley side of the site, to the TRCA.

Overall site area is ~2 ha/ 5 acres.

 

[artyboy123]

Renderings are updated along with the project information...

Renderings are taken from the architectural plan via Site Plan approval:

 

[Northern Light]

Ha @Art Tsai beat me to it............but let me offer up the (first part of the) Cover Letter:

The Landscape Plan:

Hmm, surprised this doesn't have a natural heritage impact study associated with it.

Good to see the reduction in surface parking; though I would have voted for zero.

 

[Amare]

There's so many things wrong in this plan, I actually dont even know where to start.

The gated community style vibe is the first thing that gives you the sense that there's something seriously wrong with the entire concept. Then you add that pathetic "plazas" scattered around, then the surface parking, wasted space to accommodate car loops, etc. Sorry but this isnt California or Florida, they can go take that plan and pass it to one of the developers over there i'm sure they'd love this nonsense.

 

[HousingNowTO]

Will wait to see if the City are able to include any Affordable-Rental units in this deal..?

 

[interchange42]

Will wait to see if the City are able to include any Affordable-Rental units in this deal..?

No zoning application required on this one.

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[Monarch Butterfly]

For retail and offices, there could be a plaza development east of this property at 1400 Weston Road.

From https://riverboatcentre.ca/

 

[Northern Light]

A couple of notes here.

1) The City is initiating a ZBA here on its own accord to apply the new parking standards to this development.

Application Details

www.toronto.ca

2) That made me go look............The SPA here was resubmitted in May '24. It still has not received NOAC.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Came across this notice on Remax at https://www.remax.ca/commercial/on/toronto-mount-dennis-real-estate/1400-weston-road-wp_idm73000004-27529082-lst

MLS® #: W9391746
200,000 sq ft commercial lease.

Property Description for 1400 WESTON ROAD​

Be the first to secure a spot in this state-of-the-art commercial plaza, located near the bustling Weston & Jane intersection. Scheduled for completion in 2026-early 2027, this modern development offers 200,000 square feet of flexible space to accommodate businesses of all sizes from small shops to large chain stores! Units can be customized from a few hundred square feet up to tens of thousands, perfectly suited for retail, office, or professional services. With high foot traffic and premium exposure, this plaza promises prime visibility, making it a perfect spot to grow your business. Dont miss out on this incredible opportunityfirst come, first served! **EXTRAS** TMI TO BE SPECIFIED (id:38686)

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

 

[Koops65]

Is this height accurate? 24 floor towers are usually around 80 metres in height. Calling @Paclo

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Etobicoke York Community Council - Meeting 23​

Meeting Date and Status: June 4, 2025 - 9:30 AM - Scheduled (Preview)
Location:Council Chamber, Etobicoke Civic Centre/Video Conference
Agenda Published

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1400 Weston Road and 300-330 Sidney Belsey Crescent - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval​

From https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.EY23.2

See https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-255440.pdf

The proposal is to apply the new City-wide parking standards to 1400 Weston Road and 300-330 Sidney Belsey Crescent.

The commercial parking requirements at 1400 Weston Road in City-Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, would not have a minimum requirement, and would be permitted to provide a maximum rate of:

• 4.0 parking spaces for each 100 square metres of gross floor area for retail, entertainment, personal service uses, business service and restaurants; and,
• 1.0 parking space for each 100 square metres of gross floor area for office, and recreation uses.

The residential parking requirements at 300-330 Sidney Belsey Crescent in City-Wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, would not have a minimum requirement, and would be permitted to provide a maximum rate of:

• 0.8 parking spaces for each bachelor dwelling unit up to 45 square metres and 1.0 parking space for each bachelor dwelling unit greater than 45 square metres;
• 0.9 parking spaces for each one bedroom dwelling unit;
• 1.0 parking space for each two bedroom dwelling unit; and
• 1.2 parking spaces for each three or more bedroom dwelling unit.

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

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From https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-255442.pdf

 

[Koops65]

Is this height accurate? 24 floor towers are usually around 80 metres in height. Calling @Paclo