PDC009-2024

Item 7.1 File OZS-2023-0025 Application to amend the zoning by-law, GSP Group Inc. c/o William Osler Health System, 20 Lynch St.

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Background

GSP Group Inc. submitted the subject application on behalf of William Osler Health System on July 12th, 2023.

The applicant is proposing to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a high-density institutional development. The development consists of a new wing to the Peel Memorial Hospital with a total of twelve floors of healthcare services, including rooftop gardens and mechanical penthouse.

The proposed Zoning By-law includes site specific performance standards to allow a maximum building height of 14 storeys, a minimum building setback to John Street, and a minimum landscaped open space requirement.

Recommendation Report in link

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

The development proposal supports the orderly development of safe and healthy communities and allows for economic growth and employment opportunities through the proposed institutional development. The proposal contemplates an expansion to the Peel Memorial Hospital, thus adding a variety of employment and contributing to the provision and distribution of health facilities within the city of Brampton in accordance with Sections 2 (h), (k) and (o) of the Planning Act.  The subject lands are located within an established urban area with existing services and infrastructure including transportation, communications, sanitary, water and waste management systems. With respect to transportation, the subject lands are located within a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) as identified in the Official Plan and are served by public and active transportation and near existing transit terminals that provides connections throughout the City and beyond.  A portion of the subject property is currently occupied by the Peel Memorial Hospital (Phase 1) while the remaining portion of the lands are vacant and underutilized. The proposed Phase 2 expansion to the Peel Memorial Hospital is aligned with the planned intent and function of the area. As such, the subject lands are an appropriate location of growth and development.

Staff are satisfied that the site design will result in the development of an underutilized site into a compact built form that is transit-oriented, while creating an attractive public realm surrounding the development. The proposal will also expand the Peel Memorial Centre Hospital, which will support active aging of residents within their communities by improving accessibility to health care services, including supporting emotional, physical, and socio-economic well-being of residents, particularly seniors. The proposed hospital supports the objective of establishing and maintaining a healthy City and Region. The proposal lends itself to becoming a transit oriented and pedestrian friendly development which assists in achieving the goals of the MTSA.

The subject site is located within the Central Area, Urban Growth Centre, and Major Transit Station Area, which are intended to facilitate land uses including institutional and public services. These areas are planned to incorporate a high-level of transit services, active transportation infrastructure, a mix of compatible land uses, and efficient and sustainable development patterns.

Detailed Planning Analysis in link.

Source: City of Toronto