Adrianna Pilkington

The appellant appealed a development permit issued by the Niagara Escarpment Commission to the applicant for a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement modifying the permit conditions, including updated stormwater management requirements.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Hearing Office found the modified permit consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the Growth Plan.

The appeal was dismissed and the modified permit was confirmed.

At a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of a development permit, official plan amendment, and zoning by-law amendment for a proposed development, a neighbouring property owner requested Party status.

The neighbour argued that the proposed development would impact its own stormwater management plan and developable area.

The applicant opposed the request, arguing it was too late in the process and would cause prejudice.

The Tribunal denied Party status, finding that adding a new Party at this late stage would unfairly prejudice the applicant and that the neighbour's concerns could be adequately addressed through Participant status.

The neighbour was granted Participant status in each of the proceedings.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association appealed the Town of Oakville's adoption of Official Plan Amendments 53 and 329, which updated policies in response to Bill 109.

The parties reached a settlement modifying the amendments to direct that applicants should host Public Information Meetings prior to submitting development applications.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the modifications represented good planning by formalizing a process for early public engagement.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the modified amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the Building Industry and Land Development Association and others against the City of Burlington's Official Plan Amendment No. 130.

The parties indicated ongoing settlement efforts and requested flexibility in drafting the Procedural Order, as the merit hearing may proceed primarily on legal arguments without oral testimony.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for January 2024 and a two-day merit hearing for May 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Hamilton's approval of official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential development.

The Tribunal granted party status to the applicant without objection.

The City of Hamilton did not appear and indicated it would not participate in the proceedings.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day video hearing and approved the procedural order and issues list.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit application.

The application sought to subdivide a property into single-dwelling lots and townhouse blocks.

The Tribunal issued a Procedural Order, finalized the Issues List, and scheduled a four-day video hearing on the merits.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development at 1891 Eglinton Avenue East.

The Tribunal noted a change in ownership to Mattamy Eglinton Limited Partnership and scheduled third and fourth Case Management Conferences, as well as a 14-day Hearing of the Merits.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 2004085 Ontario Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development at 1891 Eglinton Avenue East.

The Tribunal granted party status to three neighbouring property owners on consent.

The parties were directed to prepare a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, and a second Case Management Conference was scheduled for February 2022.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Toronto's approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (the 'Golden Mile' secondary plan).

The Tribunal granted party status to three non-appellant entities, subject to their sheltering under existing issues.

The Tribunal noted that the parties have agreed to Tribunal-led mediation and found it premature to require the preparation of an Issues List until mediation is completed.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for October 2021.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (the 'Golden Mile' secondary plan).

Three non-appellant entities were granted party status on consent, subject to the requirement that they shelter under issues raised by existing appellants.

The Tribunal noted that the parties agreed to enter Tribunal-led mediation to scope issues and find common ground.

The Tribunal found it premature to require the parties to finalize an Issues List before the conclusion of mediation, but ordered the City to submit a draft Issues List prior to the next CMC.

A second CMC was scheduled for October 2021.