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An ambitious proposal stands out for its density on a unique site at the southeast corner of Jane Street and St Clair Avenue West. Designed by KFA Architects and Planners for Old Mill Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd, it calls for a mixed-use development set to retain the current car dealership onsite while adding new housing at the southern extreme of Toronto’s Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood.
Addressed to 2595 St Clair Avenue West, the wedge-shaped site spans approximately 6,406m², with St Clair dipping below average grade level in the area to meet Jane Street as Jane passes under the adjacent CP Rail corridor and Lambton Yard that also forms the southern limit of the property. The site currently houses the two-storey Old Mill Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership and servicing department, with the former to be retained as part of the proposal. The neighbouring area is a mix of residential and commercial uses, including single-storey commercial plazas.
The combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes a 20-storey tower standing 63.5m high in the southeast corner of the site, with a 12-storey mid-rise podium running along St Clair Avenue West. The development would provide 516 residential units, while the current car dealership would be integrated into the site's rebuilt frontage along St Clair.
The Gross Floor Area (GFA) would total 40,490m², with 38,464m² allocated for residential use and 2,225m² dedicated to commercial activities. This configuration results in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 6.36 across the site. Amenities are planned with 642m² of indoor spaces and 1,695m² of outdoor spaces, located on the ground, second floors, and atop a one-storey podium and the mid-rise component.
The design includes two levels of underground parking and additional at-grade spaces, including 290 spaces designated for residents and 107 for visitors and commercial use, with all residential spaces prepared for electric vehicle charging as per Toronto Green Standard Version 4 requirements. Cyclists would be allocated 466 long-term and 104 short-term bicycle spots. The development would contain four elevators, with two servicing the mid-rise component and terminating at the 12th floor, indicating notably longer than preferable wait times for residents.
At the northeast corner of the site, a POPS (Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space) is proposed spanning 355m². Adding to the public realm would be a small public plaza at the Jane Street and St Clair Avenue West intersection. To the south, bordering the Lambton Rail Yard, a crash wall is planned to mitigate any potential risks and minimize noise.
The TTC serves the site with frequent bus service along Jane Street, linking to Bloor Line 2, and soon Eglinton Line 5, while other buses connect to Runnymede and Keele stations, and connect to the 512 St Clair streetcar that heads east to Line 1.
Other projects and proposals can be found in the surrounding areas. Southeast of the site, 3470 and 3524 Dundas Street West are proposed and under construction respectively, both set to be 6-storey self storage structures. Further along Dundas Street, 661 Beresford Avenue proposes a 3-storey rental building, and the 6-storey Runnymede Healthcare Centre Expansion is under construction. To the north, a low-rise place of worship is proposed as are 3 and 4-storey townhomes. Westwards, 3775 Dundas Street West calls for 13 storeys. Eastwards, 2231, 2255, and 2335 St. Clair Avenue West are all proposed at 11 storeys. Within a 1.5km radius, the only proposal to surpass 2595 St Clair Avenue West height-wise is 87 Ethel Avenue, calling for four towers ranging from 31 to 34 storeys closer to Keele Street. More tall towers are proposed in the blocks surrounding the planned GO station at St Clair and Old Weston Road.
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