Demolition of a number of homes-businesses are sought to build this high-rise condo at the Long Branch GO Station.
A large building demolition project may soon be underway in Long Branch.
An application has been filed to demolish a number of properties across from the Long Branch GO Station to build a 39-storey high-rise condo on the site, with a small park.
The proposal will be considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on September 17 and if approved will lead to the demolition of 3807-3815 and 3819-3829 Lake Shore Blvd. W., at Brown’s Line. A final decision on the project will be made by City Council at a meeting in October.
The site is comprised of four two-storey buildings containing a mix of commercial uses at grade and residential uses on the second floor, inclusive of 14 existing rental units. It also includes a small two-storey commercial plaza.
Developers scrapped a previous plan to also build this 11-storey building on the site.
Community Council will also consider another application by the developers to amend zoning by-laws to build the condo tower.
The proposal calls for the construction of a 39-storey mixed use building with 490 dwelling units, including 14 rental units. The base building is proposed at six storeys, including a mezzanine floor.
It includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that will place impacted tenants in other units at similar rents and provide financial compensation to mitigate their hardship.
The proposal includes parking for just 72 vehicles, compared to the over 558 bicycle parking spots, including two pick up and drop off areas and two loading docks.
“This site is within approximately 250 metres from the Long Branch GO station entrance, and roughly 150 metres from the future east station entrance,” according to a City report.
City staff said they are satisfied that the proposed height fits within the emerging context of the Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue area.
Some of the buildings that face demolition for a new 39-storey building with almost 500 dwelling units.
“The proposed development incorporates numerous public realm improvements, which provide a high-quality conceptual streetscape design and pedestrian experience,” according to the report.
Area improvements would include wide nine-metre sidewalks, more space for street trees, planters, patios, street furniture and bicycle parking along Lake Shore Blvd. W.
City staff said some roads may have to be widened and traffic lights in the area optimized to better control a busy intersection. They do not expect any major congestion issues.
“The report concludes that the projected traffic generated by the development will have minimal impacts on area intersections and can therefore be accommodated on the adjacent road network,” the developers warn.
The Long Branch Go Station is being expanded and features being added to handle the hundreds of new residents who will soon be moving into the community.