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Zoning by-law appeal allowed to expand permitted non-residential uses in a mixed-use transit-oriented development.
The appellant appealed a zoning by-law amendment approved by the City of Toronto, seeking modifications to expand permitted non-residential uses across all blocks of a mixed-use development.
The City attended but did not present evidence in opposition.
Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the requested modifications consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and in conformity with the Official Plan, as they support a complete community within a Major Transit Station Area.
The appeal was allowed and the by-law amended accordingly.
Tribunal approves 27-storey mixed-use tower incorporating heritage postal station within major transit station area.
The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as heritage alteration and demolition permits, to permit a 27-storey mixed-use building incorporating a designated heritage building at its base.
The Tribunal found that the proposed development optimizes land use within a Protected Major Transit Station Area and respects the existing and planned context of the area.
The Tribunal preferred the applicant's evidence that the tower's massing and setbacks appropriately conserve the cultural heritage value of the site while providing needed housing.
The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with final orders withheld pending the fulfillment of conditions.
