Adam Ward

The appellant appealed a non-decision of the Committee of Adjustment regarding 11 minor variances required to facilitate a six-storey mixed-use building at 8 De Grassi Street.

The proposed development includes 15 residential units and a commercial unit at grade, located near a planned subway station.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the variances meet the four tests under the Planning Act, being consistent with provincial policies promoting transit-supportive intensification.

The appeal was allowed in part and the variances were authorized subject to a condition regarding street tree planting.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement that reduced the building height, density, and dwelling units while increasing parking.

Based on the uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal represented good planning and approved the settlement in principle, withholding its final order until the City confirmed all conditions were met.

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.

The appellant filed appeals concerning the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframes regarding applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to facilitate a 22-storey purpose-built residential apartment building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised they were in active settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a proposed residential development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of four buildings with 409 units, including 60 rental replacement units.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policy and the Official Plan.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending satisfaction of several conditions, including finalization of the amending instruments and securing rental housing matters.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 21 Broadview Avenue Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a proposed 12-storey mixed-use building and 15 townhouses.

The Tribunal granted participant status to an adjacent property owner on consent, approved the updated Procedural Order, and scheduled a 10-day merit hearing to commence on June 10, 2024.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 227-unit residential development.

At the second Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted participant status to two individuals and approved the draft Procedural Order.

A nine-day merit hearing was scheduled to commence by video on June 10, 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal against the City of Toronto's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 61-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status to the ABC Residents Association/Greater Yorkville Ratepayer’s Association on consent.

The Tribunal also approved the Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a 10-day video hearing on the merits for April 2024.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a high-density residential development consisting of 40-storey and 44-storey towers.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the settlement proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the Region of York Official Plan, and represents appropriate transit-oriented intensification within a Major Transit Station Area.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part on an interim basis, approving the amendments in principle subject to the finalization of the instruments and satisfaction of conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by 21 Broadview Avenue Inc. for the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications propose a 12-storey mixed-use building and 15 townhouses.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Riverside Community Group on consent.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and scheduled a Telephone Conference Call to further narrow issues and set a hearing date.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's enactment of zoning by-law amendments containing holding provisions and section 37 requirements for a 41-storey mixed-use development.

At a settlement hearing, the parties presented an agreement to remove the holding provisions and modify the section 37 community benefits contribution to a $4.25 million payment.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised amendments consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan, allowing the appeal in part and approving the amendments in principle on an interim basis pending finalization of the section 37 agreement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by Cheong Family Holdings Ltd. regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendments for a proposed 29-storey building at 69 Yorkville Avenue in Toronto.

The order establishes the hearing schedule, procedural deadlines, and the consolidated issues list for the 13-day hearing scheduled to commence in December 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the city's denial of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for a 29-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities, agreed to separate the Site Plan Application appeal onto an administrative track, and scheduled a 13-day hearing for December 2024.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 130-unit residential development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the applicant requested a hearing date, while the City requested a second CMC to obtain instructions from City Council.

The Tribunal directed the parties to prepare a draft Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a second CMC.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Toronto (Scarborough Junction) LP against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on applications for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, and a draft plan of subdivision.

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order submitted by the parties and scheduled an 18-day video hearing to commence on March 5, 2024.

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

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised they intend to engage in settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference, which may be converted into a settlement hearing, and directed the parties to file a draft procedural order if a settlement is not reached.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the construction of 40 residential units, including 31 townhouses and 9 detached dwellings.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the Zoning By-law Amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of technical conditions.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Menfor Dundas Developments Inc. against the City of Toronto's enactment of two zoning by-law amendments.

The parties reported ongoing private mediation regarding section 37 agreements and requested the scheduling of a hearing.

The Tribunal scheduled a second CMC and a three-day hearing on the merits, and issued a Procedural Order on consent to govern the proceedings.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the Vaughan Official Plan and related site-specific zoning and subdivision applications.

The Tribunal scheduled a Phase 3 Hearing for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan and approved a final Procedural Order.

A request by an adjacent landowner to join its appeals to the Phase 3 Hearing was denied due to the advanced stage of the proceedings and the need for proper notice.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the City's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application within the legislative timeframe.

The Tribunal denied a late request for Participant status from a community member who attended the CMC but only requested status after its conclusion, noting that reopening the issue would unnecessarily strain resources.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day merit hearing to commence on February 26, 2024, and directed the parties to submit a final draft Procedural Order and Issues List.