arvelomcquaig
Active Member
So basically keeping our zoning bylaws so out of date is a way of getting section 37 benefits and placating NIMBYs? That makes sense, though it's certainly strange. Thank you for explaining it.
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Mike in TO
Senior Member
Most of Toronto's zoning hasn't really been updated since the mid 1970s... there are areas of North York that still have 1950s era zoning.
There is a major disconnect in the planning system with provincial policy attempting to reduce sprawl and promote intensification, yet municipal planning policy is stuck in a 1970s mentality and not in any way reflective of current economic, social or environmental realities - this creates tremendous conflict in the planning process.
There is a major disconnect in the planning system with provincial policy attempting to reduce sprawl and promote intensification, yet municipal planning policy is stuck in a 1970s mentality and not in any way reflective of current economic, social or environmental realities - this creates tremendous conflict in the planning process.
thecharioteer
Senior Member
Further exacerbating the process is the disconnect between the Zoning Bylaw and the updated Official Plan (which has to be updated every 5 years under the Planning Act). Under the reign of Paul Bedford as Chief Planner, all density and height limits were removed from the OP, in an attempt to reduce Official Plan Amendments for almost every application and to promote a more urban design-oriented based on compatibility of built-form, not on just numbers (even the "Kings", the King/Spadina and King/Parliament Plans focused on height limits). Very few OPA's now occur, but practically everything is a rezoning.
Southcore
Active Member
Auraz
Active Member
Any update with this project now that we are in 2015. I believe great time for them to launch here. Yorkville/Yonge is a hot commodity now.
ThomasJ
Active Member
it never amazes me how people on this sight overlook important news such as this:
http://static1.squarespace.com/stat...+and+McMurrich+25+OMB+Decision+2014+12-11.pdf
stjames2queenwest
Senior Member
so... 13 stories on yonge and a figure something else out for mcmurrich
AHK
Senior Member
To cite one example: It never amazes me how many people on web sites lose sight of the correct spelling of the three homophones: cite / site / sight....
That decision has not even been posted on the OMB website yet… so let your amazement level subside somewhat. We did report on the decision in our front page story on Bloor-Yorkville growth to watch for from a couple days ago.
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jw03
New Member
Walking by Ridpath's this evening and the paper covering the windows has been replaced and lights were on—paper was also replaced next door at the former Christine's fitness at 912 Yonge. The flooring store next to Christine's is also moving, and the retail unit next to that sports the same fresh paper over the windows.
Northern Light
Superstar
Arguably, this deserves a new thread, but I'll stick it here for now.
Same site; new lobbying effort:
Decision(s) or issue(s) to be lobbied
Zoning By-law amendment for a proposed redevelopment at 906 Yonge Street & 25 McMurrich Street.
Eastons Group is behind this one.
Same site; new lobbying effort:
Details for Subject Matter Registration: SM32058
Decision(s) or issue(s) to be lobbied
Zoning By-law amendment for a proposed redevelopment at 906 Yonge Street & 25 McMurrich Street.
Eastons Group is behind this one.
AlbertC
Superstar
In other words, Easton's would be the Gupta Group and likely a hotel component if it continues along this development path.
saynotofaux
Active Member
Ugh - if it's Easton's Group we're probably in store for another craptastic IBI monstrosity.
AlbertC
Superstar
They do have the experience when it comes to squeezing in density for oddly shaped sites just like at the Rosedale on Bloor, with the main tower at the front along with the rear section on Selby. 