Caitlin Woodsford

The applicant appealed the City of Welland's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to permit the creation of seven residential dwellings (four single detached and three townhouses).

The matter proceeded as a settlement hearing.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and applicable Official Plans, and representative of good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed, the Zoning By-law was amended, and the Draft Plan was approved subject to conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a technical or typographical error in its previous decision dated November 1, 2023.

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Title of Proceeding was deleted and replaced with a revised version.

In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

The applicant appealed the City of Welland's refusal of applications for a zoning by-law amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to permit townhouse and single detached dwellings.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to three individuals who raised concerns about density, traffic, and neighbourhood character.

The Tribunal scheduled a one-day video hearing for the merits of the appeal and directed the parties to submit an issues list.