Adrienne deBacker

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by 20 Leslie Street Inc. arising from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment within the statutory timeline.

The Tribunal granted party status to Atura Power, a specified person operating an electric utility nearby, and participant status to a local resident concerned about shadowing and business impacts.

A nine-day hearing was scheduled for November 2026.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a proposed two-tower mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing 29- and 39-storey towers connected by a shared podium, including residential units, retail space, and an on-site parkland dedication.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial and municipal policies, representing good planning and the public interest.

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

The applicant appealed the City's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a midrise mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposal for two buildings of 14 and 17 storeys.

The Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Official Plan, and representative of good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with final approval withheld pending the satisfaction of conditions.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe regarding an application to amend the Official Plan to permit a mixed-use development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised that City Council instructions were pending.

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

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent to govern the proceedings for appeals concerning a proposed mixed-use residential development at 1799 St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto.

The appeals relate to the City's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Site Plan.

The hearing is scheduled for 9 days commencing March 23, 2026.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the upcoming 10-day hearing regarding appeals by Benny Stark Limited against the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.

The amendments seek to permit a mixed-use development comprising seven buildings with 1818 units and a new public park.

The order establishes the issues list, order of evidence, and deadlines for the exchange of witness statements and other materials.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order governing the upcoming hearing for appeals by the applicant regarding the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.

The amendments seek to permit two mixed-use residential development towers at 321-355 Symington Avenue and 350 Campbell Avenue.

The order sets out the procedural dates, issues list, and order of evidence for the 10-day hearing scheduled to commence on October 27, 2025.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a mixed-use development with 1,818 residential units and a new public park.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and participant status to a local resident.

A 10-day merit hearing was scheduled for February 2026, and the parties were directed to submit a Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a revised Procedural Order for an appeal by Greenline Renovations Plus Ltd. concerning the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.

The appeal relates to a proposed development of two midrise mixed-use buildings at 65-81 McCormack Street.

The revised Procedural Order replaces the previous order issued on November 28, 2024, and sets out the revised dates and procedures leading up to the video hearing scheduled to commence on November 18, 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a revised Procedural Order to govern the hearing of appeals by Greenline Renovations Plus Ltd. concerning the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 65-81 McCormack Street.

The hearing is scheduled to commence on June 16, 2025.

At the first Case Management Conference for appeals against the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 716 (Downsview Secondary Plan), the Tribunal granted party status to two entities on consent.

The Tribunal directed that OPA 716 is in force and effect as of August 9, 2024, for lands not subject to the appeals.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties to further scope the issues and finalize the Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by European Bakery Supply Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a two-tower mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted party status to three entities (Royce, Campont, and PSKRA) and participant status to one unincorporated community group (Garden).

A 10-day hearing was scheduled for May 2025, and the parties were directed to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings for an appeal by Greenline Renovations Plus Ltd. against the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments.

The proposed development involves two midrise mixed-use buildings at 65-81 McCormack Street.

The order sets out the hearing dates, procedural deadlines, and the final Issues List.

The applicants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit an office tower redevelopment.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties requested additional time to finalize the draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for November 1, 2023, and directed the parties to submit the draft documents in advance.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of minor variances and a site plan application for a proposed self-storage facility.

The parties jointly requested to separate the appeals, holding the site plan appeal in abeyance, which the Tribunal granted.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the requested variances for increased height, reduced parking, and reduced loading space met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The minor variance appeal was allowed in part and the variances were authorized.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a proposed 80-storey mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted party status to BentallGreenOak and participant status to two others on consent.

A 10-day hearing was scheduled for April 2023, and the parties were directed to submit a Procedural Order and Issues List.