City Planning Final Report
Thanks to community opposition, the previously proposed 2x 29 storey towers are now nothing more than a bunch of 2 storey townhouses
... I can't believe the NIMBYs here think townhouse are inappropriate here and want 'single detached homes' on this property ??~
I guess this name is more appropriate now:
Townhomes of Humberwood (720 Humberwood Blvd, Tridel, 2s, Rafael + Bigauskas)
For consideration by Etobicoke York Community Council on Sept 15/09:
The applications propose 82 freehold townhouse units at 720 Humberwood Boulevard. The proposal implements the Apartment Neighbourhood objectives of the Official Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe requirements for the accommodation of residential growth.
This report reviews and recommends the approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, subject to conditions.
The property constitutes the western portion of Block 1 of Registered Plan 66M 2257. The entire Block was identified as Block 998 within the Riverwood Village Subdivision as adopted by the former City of Etobicoke on October 6, 1986. By-law 1989-78 governs development within the southern portion of the Humberwood subdivision. It permits, among other provisions, a maximum of 920 residential units in a maximum of 4 apartment buildings, each having a maximum height of 29 storeys on the site.
The applicant elected to consolidate 922 units, as increased by Committee of Adjustment decision A365/05 EYK, within two, 29-storey apartment buildings thereby fulfilling the development permissions associated with the property. Those apartment buildings, known municipally as 710 and 700 Humberwood Boulevard, received site plan approval in June 2002 and November 2005, respectively. Construction of the apartment buildings has been completed and they have been occupied by purchasers.
On May 7, 2007 the applicant applied for permission to build 39 townhouse units and two, 29-storey apartment buildings containing 615 units on the remaining portion of the lands. The applications were the subject of a Community Meeting on June 16, 2008. Approximately, 400 members of the community attended the meeting and concern was indicated regarding the height and density of the proposed buildings, and the resultant impact of the additional population upon local schools, traffic and parks.
As a result of the community feedback, the applicant revised the proposal to an entirely townhouse concept which was presented at a pre-meeting held by the local Councillor on December 17, 2008. Approximately, 45 residents were in attendance. Concerns regarding the 74 freehold townhouse units on a new municipal roadway included the overcrowding and parking concerns at the local schools; the tenure of the units; limitations of local parkland and built form. The Ward Councilor held a vote regarding the built form and it was determined that amongst those in attendance, single detached dwellings were more acceptable than townhouses.
The applicant submitted the revised Zoning Bylaw and a Draft Plan of Subdivision application for 74 townhouse units on January 17, 2009. The applications were reviewed by all pertinent city departments and public agencies and a revised plan for 82 townhouse units was resubmitted for further review on May 30, 2009.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-23036.pdf