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Planning application · Official Plan and rezoning

Two towers, up to 38 storeys

17 Romar Cres and 6 more addresses · Yorkdale-Glen Park · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence

A request to change the Official Plan and zoning to allow two buildings of 38 and 36 storeys, with 857 homes. It was submitted in April 2025 and City planners are reviewing it.

City file 25 141826 NNY 08 OZ · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source

Where it is in the process
  1. SubmittedApr 9, 2025
  2. Notice to neighboursMay 23, 2025
  3. Community meetingJul 28, 2025
  4. NowCity planners’ review
  5. NextCity Council decision

01Have your say

No meeting scheduled right now

While City planners review it, you can send comments to the planner named on the City’s application page. Your councillor, Mike Colle, can also hear your views.

Follow this application and we’ll email you when a meeting or decision is scheduled.

02What’s proposed

Two towers with 857 homes.

10 storeys20 storeys30 storeys40 storeys3836TWO PROPOSED BUILDINGS
Heights in storeys, from the application.
Homes
857
Heights
38 and 36 storeys
Total floor space
54,708 m²
What it needs
Changes to the Official Plan and zoning (rules for what can be built where)
The applicant’s description
Revised Proposal: Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application proposing 38 and 36-storey residential towers above a shared podium. 857 dwelling units, 233 vehicle parking spaces and 597 bicycle parking spaces are also proposed with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 54,708 square metres resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 12.98.
From the City’s development applications data, as written.

03Timeline

  1. Apr 9, 2025Application submitted to the City.
  2. May 23, 2025City notice: Notice of Application - 15-19 Romar Crescent, 18-22 Benner Avenue and 8 Stayner Avenue. Read the notice
  3. Jul 28, 2025Community consultation meeting.

04City files and documents

TypeFileStatus
Official Plan and rezoningFile 25 141826 NNY 08 OZIn progressDocuments and reports on the City’s site

Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.

05Nearby applications

Marlee AveWilliam R Allen RdDanesbury AveStayner AveBriar Hill AveEnid CresLyon CrtRidelle AveBenner AveElm Ridge DrNewgate RdFernwood Rd123456Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)Marlee AveRomar CresEnid CresLyon CrtBenner AveElm Ridge DrRoselawn AveRidelle Ave123456Map data: City of Toronto (Toronto Centreline)

The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.

  1. 1
    Minor variance
    348 Ridelle Ave · next door

    Waiting for a hearing date

  2. 2
    39-storey building (840 homes)
    4 Romar Cres · about 100 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

  3. 3
    37-storey building (418 homes)
    10 Benner Ave · about 100 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

  4. 4
    Two towers, up to 39 storeys (1,033 homes)
    255 Viewmount Ave · about 110 m

    City planners are reviewing it

  5. 5
    Two towers, up to 37 storeys (886 homes)
    1 Romar Cres · about 110 m

    Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal

  6. 6
    Two towers, up to 37 storeys (886 homes)
    245-251 Marlee Ave · about 120 m

    City planners are reviewing it

All applications in progress in Ward 8

06Quick answers about this application

What is proposed at 17 Romar Cres?

Two towers with 857 homes, of 38 and 36 storeys, under City file 25 141826 NNY 08 OZ. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Has the 17 Romar Cres development been approved?

Not yet. City planners are reviewing it. Source: Development Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Can I comment on it?

Yes. Send comments to the City planner named on the City’s application page before a decision. Follow the application to hear about meetings. Source: Development Applications and Public Notices, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Who is the councillor for 17 Romar Cres?

Mike Colle, Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.

Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.

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