Residence, residents come to club land

By Dennis Hanagan –

City planners are expected to hold a community consultation meeting early in 2011 regarding a proposal to construct a building at Peter and Adelaide streets that would be 100 metres taller that what zoning allows.

The plan calls for the demolition of existing buildings at 328-340 Adelaide St. W. and the construction of a 40-storey mixed-use building containing 330 residential units.

It would also have five underground parking levels for 118 vehicles, retail stores at ground level, and commercial and office space on the second and third floors.

The applicant making the proposal has applied for an amendment under the zoning bylaw because the building would be 100 metres taller than the 30-metre height limit permitted for the site.

Currently, there are two buildings on the site: a one-storey wood frame building on the westerly portion of the site that is currently being used as a restaurant; and a two-storey brick building that was previously a nightclub and now sits vacant.

Entertainment District BIA executive director Janice Solomon was unavailable for comment on the proposal, as was area councilor Adam Vaughan.

Toronto and East York Community Council adopted a planning staff report on Dec. 10 that recommended landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site on the northeast corner of Peter and Adelaide be notified of the meeting. To be informed of the meeting date, location, and time, contact Sipo Maphangoh, planner, at (416) 338-5747 or smaphan@toronto.ca.