Who is Astrid J. Clos?

Astrid J. Clos is a member at the Ontario Land Tribunal with 70 decisions on record from 2023 to 2024. Key areas include other tribunals, administrative law, real estate law.

What tribunal does Astrid J. Clos sit on?

Astrid J. Clos sits on the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What areas of law does Astrid J. Clos decide?

Astrid J. Clos's most common areas include Other Tribunals (66 decisions), Administrative Law (45 decisions), Real Estate Law (19 decisions). Astrid J. Clos has handled 70 decisions across 6 areas.

How many decisions has Astrid J. Clos made?

Astrid J. Clos has 70 decisions on record from 2023 to 2024.

Who frequently appears before Astrid J. Clos?

Representatives who frequently appear before Astrid J. Clos include Jessica Braun, Conner Harris, Matthew Longo.

Astrid J. Clos

VIA Rail Canada Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2024 CanLII 112382

Tribunal schedules fourth Case Management Conference and Merit Hearing for subdivision appeal.

The Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by VIA Rail Canada Inc. against the City of Ottawa's revised conditions for a draft plan of subdivision adjacent to a VIA Rail station.

The parties requested additional time to scope the remaining issues, particularly concerning noise and vibration data.

The Tribunal scheduled a fourth Case Management Conference to finalize the procedural order and issues list, and set a five-day Merit Hearing.

OLTNov 4, 2024

Sheppard Lamont Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 102775

Tribunal grants participant status and schedules a seven-day merit hearing for a 46-storey development appeal.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Sheppard Lamont Limited Partnership against the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 46-storey building.

The Tribunal granted participant status to two individuals on consent of the parties.

A seven-day merit hearing was scheduled for April 2025, and the Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order submitted by the parties.

OLTOct 18, 2024

Sartorio (Sarto) Provenzano v. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 2024 CanLII 102751

Appeal dismissed; permit for dwelling enlargement in flood hazard area refused due to lack of safe access.

The appellant appealed the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's refusal to issue a permit for the reconstruction and enlargement of an existing dwelling on a property located on a barrier beach.

The Tribunal found that the property is located within a riverine floodplain and meets the definition of hazardous land under O. Reg. 41/24.

The Tribunal accepted expert evidence that the proposed development would increase the size of the building, thereby increasing the potential occupancy and the risk to health and safety during a regulatory flood event.

Furthermore, the Tribunal found that the property lacks safe access for vehicles and people during times of flooding, rendering the proposal inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and the Conservation Authority's policies.

The appeal was dismissed and the refusal of the permit was upheld.

OLTOct 16, 2024

Via Rail Canada Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2024 CanLII 102819

Tribunal schedules third Case Management Conference to allow parties to continue settlement discussions.

OLTOct 16, 2024

Reflection Shores Developments Inc. (Sifton Properties Limited) v. Lambton Shores (Municipality), 2024 CanLII 97517

Second Case Management Conference scheduled to hear municipality's motion on standing of draft plan appeal.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of conditions of draft plan approval for a vacant land condominium.

The municipality indicated its intent to bring a motion disputing the standing of the appeal due to the lapsing of the draft plan extension.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference to hear the municipality's motion, while the parties continue discussions to potentially resolve the appeal.

OLTOct 1, 2024

Halls-Lake Ridge Limited Partnership v. Whitby (City), 2024 CanLII 94864

Party and participant status granted on consent and six-day merit hearing scheduled for zoning appeal.

OLTSep 27, 2024

CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc. v. Markham (City), 2024 CanLII 92103

Uncontested portions of comprehensive zoning by-law deemed in force pending resolution of site-specific appeals.

The municipality brought a motion during a Case Management Conference requesting that the uncontested portions of its new comprehensive zoning by-law be deemed to have come into force pursuant to s. 34(31) of the Planning Act.

Several appellants had filed appeals regarding specific properties.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal granted the motion in part, bringing the by-law into force for all areas except those lands specifically subject to the ongoing appeals.

OLTSep 19, 2024

2167284 Ontario Inc. v Woodstock (City), 2024 CanLII 89463

Zoning By-law Amendment for 19-unit townhouse development approved based on uncontested expert planning evidence.

The applicant appealed the City of Woodstock's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 19-unit townhouse development.

The City did not call any witnesses or submit evidence at the hearing.

Relying on the uncontested expert planning evidence of the applicant, the Tribunal found that the proposed development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Oxford County Official Plan, and represented good planning.

The appeal was allowed and the Zoning By-law Amendment was approved.

OLTSep 9, 2024

2167284 Ontario Inc. v Woodstock (City), 2024 CanLII 77568

Tribunal grants participant status and schedules written hearing for zoning by-law amendment appeal.

OLTAug 8, 2024

ABC Residents Association v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 74377

Appeals of OPA and ZBA for a 12-storey mixed-use building dismissed following a settlement.

The appellant appealed the City's approval of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building.

At the settlement hearing, the appellant did not appear but provided written support for the settlement.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the revised instruments were consistent with provincial policy, conformed to the Growth Plan and Official Plan, and represented good planning.

The appeals were dismissed and the amendments approved.

OLTJul 31, 2024

Sherbourne Community Clinic Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 68150

Party status granted and site plan appeal adjourned pending zoning by-law amendment determination.

At a Case Management Conference for appeals concerning a proposed 42-storey mixed-use building, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party status to the Toronto Catholic District School Board and The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada on consent.

The Tribunal also adjourned the site plan appeal pending the determination of the zoning by-law amendment appeal and scheduled a four-day merit hearing.

OLTJul 8, 2024

1840 Bayview Avenue LP v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 65202

Tribunal approves zoning by-law amendment for 29-storey mixed-use building following settlement.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 29-storey mixed-use building.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal considered uncontested expert planning evidence supporting the revised proposal.

The Tribunal found the proposed amendment consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and representative of good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions.

OLTJul 2, 2024

Nancy Mills and Catherine Hess v. Township of Muskoka Lakes, 2024 CanLII 65186

Tribunal approves consent to sever waterfront lot, striking unreasonable septic soil condition on consent.

The applicants appealed a condition imposed by the Township of Muskoka Lakes on a provisional consent to sever a waterfront property.

The disputed condition required an agreement to use specific soils or technologies for phosphorus retention in the septic system.

At a settlement hearing, the parties jointly requested approval of the consent without the soil condition.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the condition unreasonable as it lacked clarity and was superseded by the Building Code Act.

The Tribunal approved the revised consent, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with applicable official plans.

OLTJul 2, 2024

Sifton Properties Limited v. Oxford (County), 2024 CanLII 62433

Tribunal grants party status, consolidates six planning appeals, and approves Procedural Order for 15-day hearing.

OLTJun 28, 2024

D'Aversa v. Vaughan (City), 2024 CanLII 62412

Tribunal approves site-specific amendments to Vaughan's Comprehensive Zoning By-law resolving several appeals.

The City of Vaughan brought a motion at a Case Management Conference seeking to resolve several site-specific appeals of its new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Transition By-law.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved site-specific amendments for properties owned by Dufferin Vistas Ltd., Condor Properties Ltd., and Armland Management Inc. The Tribunal also provided directions for other appeals to be considered at future Case Management Conferences and acknowledged the withdrawal of certain appeals.

OLTJun 24, 2024

The Manors of Belfountain Corp. v. Caledon (Town), 2024 CanLII 55810

Motion to consolidate Planning Act and NEPDA appeals granted; Tribunal assumes Minister's decision-making authority.

The applicant brought a motion to consolidate its appeal of a draft plan of subdivision under the Planning Act with appeals of a development permit under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act.

The Tribunal found that the statutory requirements for consolidation under section 21 of the Ontario Land Tribunal Act were met.

The Tribunal also determined that in a consolidated hearing, it has the authority to stand in the shoes of the Minister to make any decision that could be made after the hearing.

The undisputed motion for a consolidated hearing was granted.

OLTJun 14, 2024

Old Second South Inc. v. Springwater (Town), 2024 CanLII 48194

Tribunal grants party and participant status and schedules a 10-day merit hearing for subdivision appeals.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a 36-lot residential development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to the County of Simcoe and participant status to three individuals.

The Tribunal also approved the parties' draft Procedural Order and scheduled a 10-day merit hearing to commence in November 2024.

OLTMay 22, 2024

Fora (77 Erskine) Inc. v. City of Toronto, 2024 CanLII 48170

Tribunal grants Participant status and schedules second Case Management Conference for zoning by-law amendment appeal.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a 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 statutory timeframe.

The application seeks to permit a 35-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted Participant status to several individuals and entities, directed the parties to file a Draft Procedural Order, and scheduled a second Case Management Conference.

OLTMay 22, 2024

Becker v. Arran-Elderslie (Municipality), 2024 CanLII 48185

Tribunal grants party status to neighbours and schedules second Case Management Conference for zoning appeal.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a five-unit cluster townhouse.

The Tribunal granted party status to neighbouring property owners Christian and Michelle Warnica without opposition.

The Tribunal ordered the parties to file a Draft Procedural Order and scheduled a second Case Management Conference for July 2, 2024.

OLTMay 21, 2024

Mayfield West Phase 1-2 Landowners Group v. Caledon (Town), 2024 CanLII 46469

Second CMC scheduled to allow parties to assess impact of pending legislation and new Official Plan.

The appellant appealed the Town of Caledon's Official Plan Amendment 270, which created a process for assessing Ministerial Zoning Order and Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator requests.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties requested an adjournment to a second CMC because pending provincial legislation (Bill 185) and a newly adopted Town Official Plan could affect the appeal.

The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled a second CMC.

OLTMay 15, 2024

VIA Rail Canada Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2024 CanLII 112382

Sheppard Lamont Limited Partnership v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 102775

Sartorio (Sarto) Provenzano v. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 2024 CanLII 102751

Via Rail Canada Inc. v. Ottawa (City), 2024 CanLII 102819

Reflection Shores Developments Inc. (Sifton Properties Limited) v. Lambton Shores (Municipality), 2024 CanLII 97517

Halls-Lake Ridge Limited Partnership v. Whitby (City), 2024 CanLII 94864

CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc. v. Markham (City), 2024 CanLII 92103

2167284 Ontario Inc. v Woodstock (City), 2024 CanLII 89463

2167284 Ontario Inc. v Woodstock (City), 2024 CanLII 77568

ABC Residents Association v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 74377

Sherbourne Community Clinic Inc. v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 68150

1840 Bayview Avenue LP v. Toronto (City), 2024 CanLII 65202

Nancy Mills and Catherine Hess v. Township of Muskoka Lakes, 2024 CanLII 65186

Sifton Properties Limited v. Oxford (County), 2024 CanLII 62433

D'Aversa v. Vaughan (City), 2024 CanLII 62412

The Manors of Belfountain Corp. v. Caledon (Town), 2024 CanLII 55810

Old Second South Inc. v. Springwater (Town), 2024 CanLII 48194

Fora (77 Erskine) Inc. v. City of Toronto, 2024 CanLII 48170

Becker v. Arran-Elderslie (Municipality), 2024 CanLII 48185

Mayfield West Phase 1-2 Landowners Group v. Caledon (Town), 2024 CanLII 46469

for 1042710 Ontario Limited (The Royal Centre)

for 1042710 Ontario Limited (The Royal Centre), Brent Peebles, My Place On 7 Inc., Avenue 7 Developments Ltd., Jane Teston Holdings Inc., Development Group (100 SAW) Inc., Amar Transport Inc. and 3942198 Canada Inc., Madison VIVA Bathurst Holdings Limited

for 1042710 Ontario Limited (The Royal Centre), My Place On 7 Inc.

for 12046906 Ontario Inc.

for 1386073 Ontario Inc. (Dunpar)

for 1404649 Ontario Ltd. and Glen Williams Estates Inc.

for 1529749 Ontario Limited, Genezzano Highrises Inc. and Granerola Development Inc

for 1529749 Ontario Limited, Genezzano Highrises Inc. and Granerola Development Inc, Danlauton Holdings Ltd. and Sedano Group Corp.

for 1816568 Ontario Ltd.

for 1840 Bayview Avenue LP

for 1930328 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation); 1834371 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Development Corporation)

for 1972380 Ontario Limited and 1219414 Ontario Limited; and 1163919 Ontario Limited, 1888836 Ontario Limited, and 1211612 Ontario Limited, 228 Steeles West Limited

for 2167284 Ontario Inc.

for 21 Broadview Avenue Inc.

for 234398 Ontario Inc. and Mang Investments Limited

for 2348398 Ontario Inc. and Mang Investments Limited

for 2708971 Ontario Inc.

for 2735447 Ontario Inc.

for 2735447 Ontario Inc., 8940 Bathurst Street, Wedgewood Columbus Limited, 1150 Centre Street GP Inc., Blue Water Ranch Developments Inc., Highview Building Corp Inc., Di Poce Real Estate Holdings Limited, D’Aversani Holdings Inc., Marina Shcolyar, D’Or Developments Inc., Liberata D’Aversa

for 2748355 Canada Inc., RP B3S Holdings Inc., Mobilio Developments Ltd., RP B3N Holdings Inc.

for 375 Kingston Road Corporation and Pickering Ridge Lands Inc.

for 470698 Ontario Limited

for 675 & 681 Apartments on King Inc.

for 7700 Bathurst LP (formerly 1529749 Ontario Limited); Promenade Limited Partnership

for ABC Residents Association and Greater Yorkville Residents Association

for April Investments Limited, 527079 Ontario Limited, Trans County Development Corporation Limited

for Arbor Memorial Inc.

for Avenue 7 Developments Ltd., Madison VIVA Bathurst Holdings Limited

for Bayview Cummer Neighbourhood Association, LiVante Holdings (Cummer) Inc., and Voices of Willowdale Inc.

for Belfountain Community and Planning Organization Inc.

for Block 41 Landowners Group

for Brent Peebles

for Broadway Area Residents Association

for Brookvalley

for Canadian National Railway Company

for CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc.

for Christian Warnica and Michelle Warnica

for Cider Park Limited Partnership

for City of Kingston

for City of Ottawa

for City of Pickering

for City of Toronto

for City of Vaughan

for Clay McNamee and Darleen Folkard-McNamee

for CLOCA

for Clubhouse Developments Inc., H & L Tile Inc. and Ledbury Investments Ltd., 2090396 Ontario Limited, and Concen Developments Limited

for CN

for Colonnade Management Inc. o/a Colonnade Bridgeport

for County of Brant

for CSG Limited Partnership

for Danlauton Holdings Ltd. and Sedano Group Corp.

for Development Group (100 SAW) Inc.

for Director Industrial Holdings Limited

for Eastside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.

for Emix Ltd.

for EMM Financial Corp.

for Empire Communities (St. George) Ltd.

for Far Sight Investments Limited and Far Sight Developments Everett Inc.

for Friends of Queen Street Kingston Inc.

for Glaze Dev LP