Benito
Senior Member
If this goes ahead I'll lose the bit of view I have from my clinic window.
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themarc
Senior Member
Maybe they are adding a more modern elevator to the building?
Tewder
Senior Member
This one is pretty spectacular!
androiduk
Senior Member
Application: Demolition Folder (DM) Status: Not Started
Location: 450 YONGE ST
TORONTO ON M4Y 1W9
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 14 251851 DEM 00 DM Accepted Date: Nov 14, 2014
Project: Multiple Use/Non Residential Demolition
Description: To demolish the existing shed attached to the existing four storey multi-use building.
Location: 450 YONGE ST
TORONTO ON M4Y 1W9
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 14 251851 DEM 00 DM Accepted Date: Nov 14, 2014
Project: Multiple Use/Non Residential Demolition
Description: To demolish the existing shed attached to the existing four storey multi-use building.
DSC
Superstar
From the City property map it appears that there is a 'courtyard' behind the building (almost directly below your red pin where the building 'jogs in'. (The building footprint is shown on these maps). I guess there is a shed in this (tiny?) courtyard and they want to demolish it and build up 4 floors from ground level - maybe an elevator??)
whatever
Senior Member
Closing in that little courtyard would make sense. If they can upgrade the elevator and/or mechanical to help extend the lifetime of the building I'm all for it. That part of the building is going to be completely obstructed by YC Condos anyway
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Yup, its an elevator shaft
450 YONGE ST
File Number: A1162/14TEY Zoning CR 3.0(c2.0; r3.0) SS1 & CR
T3.0 C2.0 R3.0 (PPR)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (27)
Property Address: 450 YONGE ST Community: Toronto
Legal Description: PLAN 159 LOTS A & B
PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:
To alter the existing four-storey mixed use building by constructing a new elevator shaft and stair overrun.
adma
Superstar
Though wouldn't the existing elevator be a heritage feature?
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Not if it doesnt meet code.
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Tuscani01
Senior Member
But if it didn't meet code, it would technically be grandfathered, no?
Though even if it were grandfathered, accessibility trumps heritage protection.
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AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
I thought they are legally obliged to meet the code if they were to do any significant renovations, even if it is grandfathered? Plus it might very well be something that would add value to the property.
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Tewder
Senior Member
Does it? It really shouldn't.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
"Oh, sorry that your wheel chair doesn't fit into the elevator. Paraplegics aren't allowed upstairs because this building is historic"
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
I don't think it should be an either or - where possible, accessibility should be maximized, but it shouldn't be done to the extent to wrecking a building's heritage character (which isn't the case here). Imagine trying to make the Leaning Tower of Pisa accessible? It would have made no sense.
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