Towered
Senior Member
Hoarding has gone up along the whole block. Say goodbye to those rotting houses.
The developer of a proposed 14-storey, 378-unit condominium complex across from High Park is appealing an Etobicoke York Community Council decision to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).
"Our property engineers determined that this proposal is appropriate," said Neil Pattison, senior manager of development for the Daniels Corporation. "We are appealing the Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments to the OMB."
While the issues of height and density are off the table, the building's mass and materials are still up for discussion as part of a working group comprised of community volunteers, said Pattison.
"The height will not be reduced to eight storeys. Materials, landscaping; how it will look and feel on the street can be discussed," he said.
Working group meetings are slated for March 20, 27 and April 5, said the councillor.
Another concern raised was additional development in the area. There is an upcoming meeting to discuss two projects: North Drive investments is contemplating two redevelopment projects at 1990 and 2114 Bloor St. W. This meeting takes place Thursday, March 8 at Humberside Collegiate. Carvalino assured residents no application has yet to be submitted to the city.
Oh, now mind you if my view was blocked--it's a prime view and yes I too fear gentrification could cause my landlord to seek redevelopment--I would likely be a nimby. Or rather, I'd just move. I know some people that live in the rental building in question--it's dirt cheap rent and does indeed offer spectacular views over High Park and the Etobicoke waterfront. But, for years they've known the property in question was doomed for condos.