Aaron Platt

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals of Official Plan Amendment 155 by Acorn NE Stouffville Inc. and Northcape Investments Inc. The parties worked to narrow the scope of the appeals and finalize an Issues List, particularly concerning land use designations and road alignments within the Old Elm Major Transit Station Area.

The Tribunal scheduled a 15-day hearing on the merits and approved the Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 13-storey hotel development.

The parties reached a settlement involving revisions to the built form, including increased setbacks and reshaped mechanical penthouses.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The appeals were allowed in part, and the amendments were approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending the submission of final instruments and servicing reports.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Kingston Residences Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment application in the City of Toronto.

The parties advised they are engaged in settlement discussions.

The Tribunal approved the Draft Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a 15-day video hearing to commence in January 2025.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals against the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury's approval of a zoning by-law amendment, official plan amendment, and cemetery establishment for a property owned by Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada.

The Tribunal ordered that the appeals under the Planning Act and the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act be heard together, added parties to the proceedings, and approved a revised Procedural Order and Issues List for the upcoming 17-day merit hearing.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of seven townhouse units in two blocks.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence and City Council's endorsement, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and in conformity with applicable official plans.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 119.

The Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct typographical errors in the appearances section and schedule of a previous decision.

During the CMC, the Tribunal granted non-appellant party status to Fairview LP, set procedural dates for the City's anticipated Motion for Partial Approval, and converted a scheduled 10-day hearing for Phase 1C (Aggregates) into a one-day written hearing to consider a settlement.

The Tribunal also directed the City to initiate the mediation assessment process for unresolved policies.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to render a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an 11-storey residential building.

Following mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised 9-storey development.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of several conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and related amendments.

The Tribunal granted party status to a non-appellant, set procedural dates for the City's anticipated Motion for Partial Approval, and converted a scheduled 10-day hearing for Phase 1C (Aggregates) into a one-day written hearing following a settlement between the parties.

The Tribunal also directed the City to initiate the mediation assessment process for remaining unapproved policies.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Infinity Development Group Inc. against the City of Burlington's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 29-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal scheduled a 14-day merit hearing to commence in February 2025 and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application within the statutory timeframe.

The application proposed redeveloping the subject lands with three 13-storey residential buildings.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal scheduled a second CMC to allow City staff time to prepare an Appeal Report for City Council and subsequently draft an Issues List.

The Tribunal also directed that any Participant status requests be submitted prior to the next CMC.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the appellant against a Zoning By-law Amendment and an Official Plan Amendment intended to permit a cemetery and accessory uses on the subject property.

The Tribunal granted provisional participant status to one individual, approved the Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a further Case Management Conference and a 17-day merit hearing.

The Tribunal also consolidated the two appeals but declined to consolidate an older, closed appeal pending further submissions from the parties.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of a Zoning By-law Amendment passed by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury to permit a cemetery and accessory uses on prime agricultural lands.

The Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent landowner and participant status to four individuals on consent.

The Tribunal also consolidated the matter with an outstanding Ontario Municipal Board appeal and scheduled a second Case Management Conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential and commercial development in Toronto.

The parties agreed on a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, with a minor wording dispute resolved during the conference.

The Tribunal approved the final Procedural Order and scheduled a 15-day video hearing to commence in October 2024.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 119.

The City provided a status update on its efforts to bring the Official Plan into conformity with Regional Official Plan Amendments 48 and 49 and Provincial Bill 23.

The Tribunal scheduled a further CMC for November 2023, dispensed with the existing Phasing Plan, and cancelled the Phase 1B Natural Heritage hearing to allow parties to focus on settlements and uncontested portions of the Official Plan.

The appellant appealed the City of Barrie's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit an 8-storey mixed-use condominium development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal, which reduced the building height and addressed access concerns, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformed to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal on an interim basis, withholding its final order pending the submission of the final zoning by-law amendment and confirmation of the settlement conditions.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application within the statutory timeframe.

During a status update hearing, the parties sought direction on the wording of a draft Procedural Order, specifically whether the word 'substantially' should be included in paragraph 24.

The Tribunal found that the inclusion of the word would not have a significant impact, as amended documents are governed by Rule 7.8 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a final draft Procedural Order and scheduled a 14-day hearing on the merits.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development at 2500 Don Mills Road in Toronto.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to four adjacent and nearby property owners.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled, and the parties were directed to prepare a Draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Rosegold Developments Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for an 11-storey residential building.

The Tribunal directed the parties to revise their draft Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled an eight-day video hearing to commence on December 6, 2023.

The applicant appealed the City of Burlington's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 29-storey mixed-use building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party status to the Region of Halton and a condominium corporation, and participant status to one individual.

The Tribunal approved the Procedural Order and scheduled a 14-day video hearing on the merits.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications within the statutory timeframes.

The applications seek to permit a 13-storey hotel.

The Tribunal approved the parties' draft Procedural Order with minor amendments and scheduled a 10-day video hearing to commence on January 15, 2024.