Amanda Hill

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 49-storey residential building.

At the second Case Management Conference, the parties discussed the impact of a potential Ontario Heritage Act appeal regarding the subject property.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference to address procedural matters and set a 15-day merit hearing for November 2024.

The appellant appealed a zoning by-law amendment passed by the City of Toronto to facilitate a master planned mixed-use community.

The parties reached a settlement and presented a revised zoning by-law amendment to the Tribunal.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised amendment consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the revised zoning by-law amendment.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a site plan application for a mixed-use development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the applicant requested that hearing dates be scheduled for Fall 2024, arguing there would be sufficient time to incorporate any changes resulting from a related, pending official plan and zoning by-law amendment hearing.

The City opposed, arguing it was premature to schedule the hearing before the related appeals were resolved.

The Tribunal agreed with the City, finding it premature to schedule hearing dates when the nature of the application was likely to change, and directed that a second Case Management Conference be scheduled after the decision on the related appeals is issued.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a draft plan of subdivision for a mixed-use development.

The parties reported ongoing positive discussions and requested a further Case Management Conference to continue settlement efforts.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference and directed the parties to provide an update on their progress five days prior.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a fourth Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development at 1891 Eglinton Avenue East in Toronto.

The applicant submitted a revised application, and the parties agreed to a revised Procedural Order and a new 14-day Merit Hearing date.

The Tribunal approved the revised Procedural Order, scheduled the Merit Hearing for March 11, 2024, and directed the parties' planning experts to provide an agreed Statement of Facts.

The appellant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a proposed Plan of Subdivision and requested that a merit hearing be scheduled.

The City opposed the request, arguing it was premature to schedule the hearing before a related Official Plan Amendment appeal decision was released.

The Tribunal agreed with the City, finding it premature to schedule a merit hearing because the parties had not yet submitted a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Dundeal Canada (GP) Inc. from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Draft Plan of Subdivision application.

The parties advised that they have developed a plan to reduce issues and potentially resolve their disputes.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for November 20, 2023, to allow the parties to continue settlement and scoping discussions.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on its applications for an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments to permit a 49-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to neighbouring property owners on consent.

The parties indicated an intention to engage in settlement discussions, and a second Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal against the City of Toronto's passing of a zoning by-law to permit a new master planned community.

The parties were unable to reach a settlement and requested a three-day hearing.

The Tribunal scheduled the hearing and approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a residential infill development at 500 Duplex Avenue.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that reduced the height and massing of the proposed buildings and included a public park dedication.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies, the Growth Plan, and the City's Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part, and the amendment was approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions including rental housing demolition approval and infrastructure capacity confirmation.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's adoption of a zoning by-law intended to facilitate a mixed-use development, arguing it contained technical deficiencies and failed to conform with provincial and municipal policies.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that they were engaged in productive settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference to allow the parties to present a settlement or request hearing dates.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a 3000-unit mixed-use community redevelopment.

The parties reached a full settlement.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposed development is consistent with provincial policy, conforms to the Growth Plan and Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part to approve the amended planning instruments.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mixed-use redevelopment in the Golden Mile area.

The parties reached a settlement proposing four mixed-use and residential buildings, a new public park, and privately owned public spaces.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment application for a mixed-use development in the Golden Mile area.

The parties reached a settlement proposing four mixed-use and residential buildings, a new public park, and a new public street, with an incentive for exclusive rental housing.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the Official Plan Amendment.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application.

The application seeks to increase the height of an under-construction mixed-use building by 9 storeys.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to several adjacent property owners and local residents' associations.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the procedural order and issues list.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment for a mixed-use development at 1960 Eglinton Avenue East.

The parties reached a settlement and presented a revised proposal that aligns with the Golden Mile Secondary Plan.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, 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 Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the amendment in principle, withholding its final order pending the finalization of the amendment's form and the resolution of related appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by LCG 100 Eglinton Square Ltd. for the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan applications for a 35-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to Golden Mile Landowners Group Inc., Mattamy Eglinton Ltd., and Metro Ontario Real Estate Limited.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Dundeal Canada (GP) Inc. against the City of Toronto for failing to make a decision on a Draft Plan of Subdivision application for a mixed-use development.

A request for party status by 191 Ashtonbee Investments Inc. was deferred, and the party was directed to submit a formal request.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for June 15, 2023, to update the Tribunal on settlement negotiations.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision regarding a proposed draft Plan of Subdivision for a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal reviewed the agreed-upon draft Plan of Subdivision and conditions.

Relying on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed instruments had appropriate regard for the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act, were consistent with provincial policies, and conformed to the municipal Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed and the draft Plan of Subdivision was approved subject to conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment at 1900 Eglinton Avenue East.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal considered a proposed settlement between the applicant and the City, supported by uncontested expert planning evidence.

The Tribunal found that the proposed settlement, which includes 12 new residential and mixed-use buildings, public parkland, and affordable housing, represents good planning, is consistent with provincial policy, and conforms to the City's Official Plan.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.