Andrew John Skinner

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to approve a site plan application for two new commercial buildings with drive-through facilities within the statutory timeframe.

Following revisions to address technical issues regarding traffic, servicing, and sidewalk ownership, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised proposal represents appropriate commercial infill development, makes efficient use of existing infrastructure, and is consistent with provincial and local planning policies.

The Tribunal approved the site plan drawings subject to the parties finalizing a site plan agreement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a sixth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Worldwide Properties (Alliston) Inc. concerning the Town of New Tecumseth's failure to approve site plans within the statutory timeframe.

The parties submitted an updated Procedural Order and Issues List, which the Tribunal approved to govern the proceedings leading up to the scheduled hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a fifth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the respondent municipality's failure to approve a site plan for a commercial development within the statutory timeframe.

The parties reported ongoing expert consultations and requested further scheduling.

The Tribunal scheduled a sixth Case Management Conference for March 6, 2026, and a four-day hearing on the merits commencing May 12, 2026.

The applicant appealed the City of Port Colborne's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 114-unit stacked townhouse development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to applicable growth plans, and represented good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals and approved the amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality for failing to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a stacked townhouse development.

The parties advised that they have made progress in scoping the issues and are working towards a possible resolution.

The Tribunal maintained the scheduled hearing dates for either a hearing on the merits or a settlement presentation.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to adopt an official plan amendment and approve a zoning by-law amendment to permit a stacked townhouse development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties agreed on procedural matters and requested the scheduling of a second CMC and a merit hearing.

The Tribunal scheduled a second CMC for May 8, 2024, and a five-day merit hearing commencing August 26, 2024, and approved the draft Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated January 22, 2024.

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the appearances list was revised to correctly identify counsel for Magna International Inc. and Magna Structural Systems Inc. In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

The applicant sought approval of revisions to a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan Conditions, and the issuance of a final order for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, following a 2014 Ontario Municipal Board decision.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the revisions, which removed phasing requirements due to secured servicing allocation and addressed municipal and conservation authority comments, represented good planning.

The Tribunal approved the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Conditions and issued the final order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by several developers against the City of Barrie's Development Charges By-law No. 2023-74.

The Tribunal directed the appellants to provide their requests for additional information to the City, and the City to respond by specified dates.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for February 2024, and a 20-day merits hearing was scheduled to commence in September 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding complex expropriation claims by Osmington (Union Station) Inc. and the City of Toronto against Metrolinx.

The Tribunal declined to set a hearing date, finding it premature as the parties had not yet agreed on the lands expropriated or finalized a Common Visual Evidence Book.

A third Case Management Conference was scheduled, and the parties were directed to file a revised draft Procedural Order.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding complex expropriations of lands and air rights at Union Station.

The parties provided updates on Tribunal-led mediation, a draft Procedural Order, and a Common Visual Evidence Book.

Finding that the parties had not yet agreed on the lands expropriated and their areas, the Tribunal concluded it was premature to set a hearing date.

A third Case Management Conference was scheduled, and the parties were directed to file a revised draft Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding claims for compensation arising from expropriations at Union Station by Metrolinx.

The claimants, Osmington (Union Station) Inc. and the City of Toronto, and the respondent, Metrolinx, provided updates on pleadings and mediation efforts.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference, directed the parties to prepare a draft Procedural Order, and suggested the creation of a common visual evidence book to assist in mediation or a hearing on the merits.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on its Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that reduced the maximum building heights and density.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and in conformity with the applicable official plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the settlement proposal in principle, withholding its final order pending the finalization of the planning instruments and required studies.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Oakville Developments (2010) Inc. and others against the Town of Oakville's refusal and failure to adopt requested zoning and official plan amendments.

The Tribunal scheduled a 14-day merit hearing for June 2024 and a fourth Case Management Conference for December 2023.

A Procedural Order and Issues List were approved to govern the conduct of the proceeding.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of a zoning by-law amendment and an official plan amendment for a mixed-use development in the Town of Oakville.

The Tribunal ordered the consolidation of the two appeals and stayed the zoning by-law amendment appeal pending the resolution of the official plan amendment.

The Tribunal also granted party and participant status to several requesting entities without objection and scheduled a further Case Management Conference.

The appellants appealed the Township of Oro-Medonte's passage of Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2020-046, which sought to regulate cannabis production and processing facilities by restricting them to industrial zones and imposing a 150-metre setback from sensitive land uses.

The appellants argued that the by-law effectively prohibited the outdoor cultivation of cannabis and industrial hemp in prime agricultural areas, contrary to provincial policies.

The Tribunal found that the by-law was inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, as it failed to protect prime agricultural areas for long-term agricultural use and restricted normal farm practices.

The Tribunal also found that the by-law did not conform to the Growth Plan or the applicable Official Plans.

Consequently, the Tribunal allowed the appeals and directed the municipality to repeal the by-law.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 30-storey residential building.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a four-week merits hearing.

The appellant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a mixed-use development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal considered requests for party and participant status.

The Tribunal granted participant status to two individuals and provisionally granted party status to a ratepayers association despite its late filing, finding no undue prejudice to the appellant.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a 30-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted Party status on consent to the higher-tier municipality and three adjacent landowners.

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

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

The parties reached a settlement for a 35-storey building, which includes parkland dedication and community benefits.

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

The Tribunal approved the settlement in principle and withheld its final order pending the execution of necessary agreements and fulfillment of conditions.