PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT of AMICA LAWRENCE PARK at 2674-2704 YONGE STREET & 19 ALEXANDRA BOULEVARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3D modelling highlights the disproportionate scale of the proposed structure in contrast to the surrounding homes and buildings.

 

The residents of Lytton Park, strongly oppose the revised development proposal for 2676–2704 Yonge Street & 19 Alexandra Boulevard.

This new plan marks a significant and troubling departure from the mixed-use development approved in 2022. The current submission threatens the character, stability, and livability of our neighbourhood.

 

WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED NOW:  

• A 13-storey luxury retirement residence with 206 suites (with potential expansion to 220) including:
  o    5 floors of independent living
  o    4 floors of assisted living & memory care
  o    2 floors of rental replacement housing (31 units)  
• Public realm improvements, a small parkland dedication, and a pedestrian connection to Snider Parkette
• A paved pick-up/drop-off forecourt along the west side of Alexandra Blvd
  A single underground parking level with only 24 parking spots (only 4 for visitors) and 35 bicycle spaces
• Gross floor area doubled (approx.), height increased by 60% (approx.) compared to the previous plan
   

WHY WE ARE CONCERNED: 

1. EXCESSIVE SIZE & SCALE 

• The proposed building height reaches 55.9 m with the mechanical penthouse (MPH) 
• 13 storeys—equivalent to 17 standard residential floors—far exceeds height limits established by the Official Plan, the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan, and the Mid-Rise Building Design Guidelines (2024 draft)  

2. INCOMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER 

• The site lies outside the 800 m defined for intensification near Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA)
• The current plan does not align with the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan undermining OPA 405's which supports mid-rise development in Mixed-Use Areas and commitment to neighbourhood stability

3. REZONING OF 19 ALEXANDRA BLVD – A SERIOUS CONCERN

• Demolition and rezoning of 19 Alexandra Blvd (location of 4th house from Yonge street), a single-family home, to expand the high-density footprint 
• Contradicts the Official Plan’s “Healthy Neighbourhoods” policy, which calls for:

o    Compatibility with adjacent neighbourhoods
o    Gradual transition of scale and density
o    Protection of light, privacy and sky views

4. SNIDER PARKETTE: SMALL EXTENSION, BIG ISSUES

• The proposed parkland dedication narrows to just 2 metres in width for 29.21 of the 41.5 metres (70%)—making the majority of the space unusable for meaningful public use. The remaining usable area amounts to only 11.67 by 12.29 metres.
• Compounding the problem, wind studies show that the proposed development would create windier conditions than currently exist, further diminishing the parkette’s value and comfort as a public green space.

5. TRAFFIC, PARKING & SERVICING STRAIN

• With only 24 parking spaces (4 for visitors), local streets will bear the burden with spillover onto Alexandra Blvd, Lytton Blvd, and other nearby residential streets
• Increased traffic from staff, caregivers, and service vehicles will strain local residential streets like Alexandra, Lytton, Glencairn and others,  increase congestion and pose safety risks, particularly for families and pedestrians

6. SHADOWING, PRIVACY LOSS & INCREASED NOISE

• Shadow studies reveal significant loss of sunlight/natural light and sky views for homes on Alexandra, Lytton, Yonge, Glencairn, Blythwood to Blythwood Crescent
• Residents will experience reduced livability due to prolonged morning and afternoon shadowing, increased noise, and diminished enjoyment of private outdoor spaces 

7. DANGEROUS PRECEDENT

• Approving this proposal would effectively open the floodgates to further high-rise development along Yonge Street between Eglinton to Lawrence
• This would threaten the integrity and permanently alter the scale and livability of neighbourhoods along the ENTIRE Yonge Street corridor
   

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

• SIGN this petition to show your opposition 
• ATTEND Notice of Application Community Meeting –      Tuesday April 22, 2025 
  Drop-in anytime between 5:30 pm-8:00 pm 
  Room 224, Second Floor
  Toronto Public Library - Northern -District Branch
  40 Orchard View Boulevard
  Toronto, M4R 1B9
   
• A strong turnout makes a real difference!
• CONTACT (email/phone/write) your City Councillors

 

Contact Deputy Mayor Mike Colle: 
Councillor for Ward 8, Eglinton–Lawrence & Deputy Mayor for the North Area
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/councillor-ward-8/

📍 Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Suite A20
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
📞 416-338-2500
📧 councillor_colle8@toronto.ca

📍 Constituency Office
2952 Dufferin Street
Toronto, ON M6B 3S9
📞 416-338-0008

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Contact Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin:
Councillor for Ward 15, Don Valley West
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/data-research-maps/neighbourhoods-communities/ward-profiles/ward-15-don-valley-west/

📍 Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Suite A12
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
📞 416-395-6408
📧 councillor_chernoslin@toronto.ca

 

For more information and to review the full 2676-2704 Yonge Street & 19 Alexandra Boulevard development proposal, visit the City of Toronto website where you can review the project documents:
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5587142&pid=297156&title=2674-2704-YONGE-ST-&-19-ALEXANDRA-BLVD

Shadow studies: https://lyttonparkro.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PLN-Sun_Shadow-Study-null.pdf

Contact Information:
•    Planner: Diane Pi
•    Telephone: 416-396-8254
•    Email: diane.pi@toronto.ca