Definitely a lack of consistency with the level of density permitted across the LRT. I assume you're talking about the west end of the LRT (Chaplin -Fairbank)?
At the Laird and Leaside stops (underground alignment), they are considering high densities (i.e. Celestica Lands).
I agree that they are considering a shocking level of intensfication for this stretch of Eglinton but they've done a good job of mapping out Parking and Open Space networks and are planning a good mix of building types throughout the Golden Mile. I think people's "stigma" of this stretch of...
Agreed, we will likely see an application here in the near future.
Aside from the Environmental issues, separation distances to 57 Spadina and shadow concerns to the east, this site has great potential.
It would have been nice to see the brick face maintained here.
The King-Spadina HCD lists this property as a Contributing Property as well, so I'm surprised to see it being demo'd.
Based on OPA 82, "no net new shadows are permitted on Moss Park as measured on March 21 and September 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m"......meaning it wouldn't meet City shadowing policies.
Yes, they significantly shadow the Metropolitan Church and park just west of the site and they also shadow Moss Park.
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hard to ignore some of these City staff comments: "The development as proposed uses a private road that doesn’t have sidewalks, staff said, as well as driveways that are legally too short to park a car."
The former car wash. Found it interesting to see a portion of the development for a senior's residence: 209 residential condominium units and 59 senior retirement units.