PDC010-2024

Background

The subject property is municipally addressed as 7896 Mavis Road, located on the west side of Mavis Road, south of Steeles Avenue West. The proposal seeks to permit the development of full and part lots for semi-detached homes, the completion of Nathaniel Crescent, road widening blocks, and a buffer block. A total of 34 semi-detached residential units are proposed within the Draft Plan of Subdivision in combination with the existing part lots under the same ownership.

The property is zoned "Agricultural (A)" and “Residential Extended Zone – Special Section 2774 (R2B-2774)” by By-law 270-2004, as amended. These zones generally allow for the development of agricultural uses in addition to a single detached dwelling while the R2B-2774 Zone allows for semi-detached units. An amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to rezone the lands to facilitate the proposed subdivision. The proposed By-law includes development standards such as a lot widths and setbacks, heights, and uses of the subject lands. An Open Space (OS) zone is also proposed for the accompanying buffer along Mavis Road.

Recommendation Report in link

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

The proposal contemplates medium density residential uses and reserve blocks for future development. The subject area where the proposal is located will be adequately serviced by planned infrastructure and public service facilities. As such, adequate services will exist to support the proposed development in accordance with Sections e) and f) of the Planning Act. Furthermore, the proposal represents orderly development as it will make efficient use of the lands in accordance with Section p) of the Planning Act. The proposed development will contain well-designed and high-quality built form with contemporary architecture that will enhance the residential character of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision with residential intensification in accordance with Section r) of the Planning Act. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is suitable as the Zoning By-law will inform the uses permitted within the lots and blocks, and there is sufficient space to accommodate the proposed uses.

Planning Act (e) the supply, efficient use and conservation of energy and water;
Provincial Policy Statement c. Avoiding development and land use patterns which may cause environmental or public health and safety concerns

Detailed Planning Analysis in link

Source: City of Toronto

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Additional Details

• Part 9 Residential Buildings (3 storeys or less, and less than 600 m2 in GFA) achieve ENERGY STAR for New Homes v.17.1 or R-2000 requirements (or equivalent). • Part 3 Buildings: Multi-Unit Residential, Office and Retail (more than 3 storeys, or more than 600 m2 in gross floor area) achieve the following whole-building performance: Total Energy Use Intensity (TEUI) = 170 kWh/m2.yr; Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) = 70 kWh/m2.yr; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GHGI) = 20 kgCO2/m2.yr • All Other Part 3 Buildings achieve at least a 15% improvement in energy efficiency over OBC SB-10, Division 3 (2017) reference building.

Sustainability Score 34 of a possible 200 barely meeting minimum requirements

Built Environment - 9 of 33
Mobility - 14 of 22
Natural Environment & Parks - 5 of 47
Infrastructure & Buildings - 6 of 88
Innovation - 0 of 10

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