Not good news regarding the Ashbridge Precinct Guidelines
When we last reported on the OMB decision, we said that one of the few good things to come out of this process was the fact that the new Ashbridge Precinct guidelines were now in place. Well, hold that thought. Rockport and Fieldgate – a newly named developer in the mix - are appealing the Ashbridge Precinct Guidelines.They do not want them to be passed as an Official Plan Amendment.
The attached document sent via their Legal Council is self-explanatory. They do not want the new Guidelines to be used to evaluate proposed development in the area. Both 1327-1339 and the Beer store are the two developments in question at this point but there are several 'soft sites' in the wings. Any development applications submitted to planning while this issue is before the OMB will be exempt from the new Guidelines.
Rockport and Fieldgate letter to the Toronto & East York Community Council regarding their appeal of the Ashbridge Precinct Guidelines
It is our understanding that the city will be fighting this.
Please write to your local councilor if you believe that the city needs to fight to keep the newly established guidelines for this area. These will limit the height, recommend set backs both front and side, rear transitions and the wrapping of the mechanical penthouse.
Those are just a few of the issues. We hope that you care about this as much as we do.
LCC Google Drive | OMB Ashbridge Precinct appeal.pdf | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Vl-kM-oCKRd3lZNl81WURJcHc/view?usp=sharing
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