Solaris
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The credit goes to PJ Stephen / dpylyp ... I can't say for sure, but I estimate that photo was taken from the Penthhouse (17th) floor of Marina Del Rey Phase 2 @ 2261 Lake Shore Boulevard West
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maxt797
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new (?) 34-storey tower for Lakeshore & Parklawn
Cant find a thread for this one - if it exists already please move it over. thx
Councillors have unanimously approved without debate a proposed high-rise condominium on the Etobicoke lakefront in Humber Bay Shores complete with a public park.
Etobicoke York Community Council's decision Tuesday, June 9 in support of the Official Plan and zoning amendments permits construction of a 34-storey residential tower connected to a commercial building by a two-storey podium fronting on Lake Shore Boulevard West east of Park Lawn Road.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will develop the lakeside rear of the site fronting Marine Parade Drive into a public park.
At present, the property is the site of a two-storey motel and office.
The 107-metre glass building is designed to have an undulating facade, a wave-like effect created by balcony positioning. The tower would include 289 condo units, 51 per cent one-bedroom, 49 per cent two-bedroom.
"The green space where people can sit or play will be a nice complement to the trail-based area there now," said Cindy Rottenberg-Walker, partner with applicant Urban Design Strategies Inc. "It's an urban building created around a very pedestrian area with a European courtyard that protects future views to the lake."
Community benefits secured in a Section 37 agreement include $600,000 for the proposed immediate parkland improvements, as well as $500,000 for public and parkland improvements in the local area.
Area Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes said he "couldn't be more pleased" with the building.
York West Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti concurred. "I think it's wonderful."
It would seem residents agree. Residents who attended a community consultation meeting last December expressed overall acceptance of the proposal, a May 22 city staff report indicated.
South Beach Condos and Lofts aims to bring the Miami, Fla. feel to the Etobicoke lakefront.
In recent years, a number of short condos have popped up on Marine Parade Drive.
A 1992 Ontario Municipal Board guideline resulted in building footprints that consumed the majority of property, with little setbacks from Marine Parade Drive.
Today, city guidelines require 35 metres between condo towers in the Humber Bay Shores area, said Michael McCart, a senior planner with the city who is also the planner on the file.
"The separation distance between buildings was minimal and the towers were shorter and fatter and created the effect of a wall between Marine Parade Drive and the lake. It didn't allow for sightlines to the lake," McCart said of condos built to the 1992 guidelines.
Residents advocated for opening up lake views.
"At a charette, it was unanimous that people wanted to open up the views to the lake, allow retail, regeneration, buildings with a smaller plate (footprint) and thinner buildings," McCart said.
Resident Malcolm Gonzales charged existing condos has resulted in traffic congestion and inadequate parking in the area.
Grimes called the twin issues "growing pains" and said an express bus recently rolled out on Marine Parade Drive is meeting with success and four future condo builds on the strip will include more public parking.
South Beach proposes to build five levels of underground parking, which will include some public parking spaces.
http://insidetoronto.com/article/70744
Cant find a thread for this one - if it exists already please move it over. thx
Councillors have unanimously approved without debate a proposed high-rise condominium on the Etobicoke lakefront in Humber Bay Shores complete with a public park.
Etobicoke York Community Council's decision Tuesday, June 9 in support of the Official Plan and zoning amendments permits construction of a 34-storey residential tower connected to a commercial building by a two-storey podium fronting on Lake Shore Boulevard West east of Park Lawn Road.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will develop the lakeside rear of the site fronting Marine Parade Drive into a public park.
At present, the property is the site of a two-storey motel and office.
The 107-metre glass building is designed to have an undulating facade, a wave-like effect created by balcony positioning. The tower would include 289 condo units, 51 per cent one-bedroom, 49 per cent two-bedroom.
"The green space where people can sit or play will be a nice complement to the trail-based area there now," said Cindy Rottenberg-Walker, partner with applicant Urban Design Strategies Inc. "It's an urban building created around a very pedestrian area with a European courtyard that protects future views to the lake."
Community benefits secured in a Section 37 agreement include $600,000 for the proposed immediate parkland improvements, as well as $500,000 for public and parkland improvements in the local area.
Area Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes said he "couldn't be more pleased" with the building.
York West Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti concurred. "I think it's wonderful."
It would seem residents agree. Residents who attended a community consultation meeting last December expressed overall acceptance of the proposal, a May 22 city staff report indicated.
South Beach Condos and Lofts aims to bring the Miami, Fla. feel to the Etobicoke lakefront.
In recent years, a number of short condos have popped up on Marine Parade Drive.
A 1992 Ontario Municipal Board guideline resulted in building footprints that consumed the majority of property, with little setbacks from Marine Parade Drive.
Today, city guidelines require 35 metres between condo towers in the Humber Bay Shores area, said Michael McCart, a senior planner with the city who is also the planner on the file.
"The separation distance between buildings was minimal and the towers were shorter and fatter and created the effect of a wall between Marine Parade Drive and the lake. It didn't allow for sightlines to the lake," McCart said of condos built to the 1992 guidelines.
Residents advocated for opening up lake views.
"At a charette, it was unanimous that people wanted to open up the views to the lake, allow retail, regeneration, buildings with a smaller plate (footprint) and thinner buildings," McCart said.
Resident Malcolm Gonzales charged existing condos has resulted in traffic congestion and inadequate parking in the area.
Grimes called the twin issues "growing pains" and said an express bus recently rolled out on Marine Parade Drive is meeting with success and four future condo builds on the strip will include more public parking.
South Beach proposes to build five levels of underground parking, which will include some public parking spaces.
http://insidetoronto.com/article/70744
Solaris
Senior Member
Excerpt from National Post Article:
"People downtown often feel congested because there's so many apartments and everything's closed up," says Ralph Del Duca, vice-president of marketing with Chestnut Hill Homes. Most people prefer a pristine view from their window, rather than a clog of buildings, he says.
Mr. Del Duca is preparing to release a waterfront site, in an area that's undergoing a facelift of its own: Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore. The 34-storey as-yet-unnamed building will feature 289 units, 90% of which will face the water; it will be released in spring/summer 2010.
"People downtown often feel congested because there's so many apartments and everything's closed up," says Ralph Del Duca, vice-president of marketing with Chestnut Hill Homes. Most people prefer a pristine view from their window, rather than a clog of buildings, he says.
Mr. Del Duca is preparing to release a waterfront site, in an area that's undergoing a facelift of its own: Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore. The 34-storey as-yet-unnamed building will feature 289 units, 90% of which will face the water; it will be released in spring/summer 2010.
whatever
Senior Member
Is this u/c? Coming home on the Gardiner I noticed a tower crane being erected approximately where this thing is supposed to be built, but I can't figure out if it was actually for this building or if it was for something else
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Superstar
I'm pretty sure it isn't, but it could be for Nautilus, which would also be good news (not that the building is anything special, just that it's moving along).
caddyfleet
New Member
The Notice of Application posted at the site does refer to South Beach Ltd., so likely South Beach and Chestnut Hill are working together.
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ali
New Member
The National Post article mentions Spring/Summer 2010. Realistically will sales be starting that soon?
What a beautiful property though.
edit: Councillor Mark Grimes, in his December 2009 Ward 6 Update, wrote the following:
"2175 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD WEST - SOUTH BEACH
South Beach Company has submitted a proposal for a 34-storey residential building and a connected 3-storey commercial building to front onto Lake Shore Boulevard West. The rear portion of this site, will be transformed into a public park, and provide a new and attractive green space area within Humber Bay Shores. City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for this site on August 11, 2009."
source: http://www.markgrimes.ca/storage/nwsltr_autumn09-pgs4-5.pdf
Perhaps Chestnut Hill is just doing the marketing?
What a beautiful property though.
edit: Councillor Mark Grimes, in his December 2009 Ward 6 Update, wrote the following:
"2175 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD WEST - SOUTH BEACH
South Beach Company has submitted a proposal for a 34-storey residential building and a connected 3-storey commercial building to front onto Lake Shore Boulevard West. The rear portion of this site, will be transformed into a public park, and provide a new and attractive green space area within Humber Bay Shores. City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for this site on August 11, 2009."
source: http://www.markgrimes.ca/storage/nwsltr_autumn09-pgs4-5.pdf
Perhaps Chestnut Hill is just doing the marketing?
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Solaris
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Thanks ali ~ perhaps this is another joint venture project ... much like Graywood+Beaverhall site next door
For clarification, The South Beach Company is different than Amexon (builder of South Beach Condominiums) ~
ali
New Member
MuchoGrande
New Member
Just heard that this property is for sale. The timing seems odd but perhaps Chestnut is not a builder.
Solaris
Senior Member
Chestnut Hill Homes is not a builder ? (the same company behind The Address at High Park and San Francisco by the Bay ??)
http://www.chestnuthillhomes.ca/
http://www.chestnuthillhomes.ca/
MuchoGrande
New Member
My mistake, I didn't know that they had built any high-rise before.
Even more odd that they would try to sell after getting approvals if they're a builder.
Even more odd that they would try to sell after getting approvals if they're a builder.
urbandreamer
recession proof
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khris
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I love it!
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