Calvin Lantz

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 zoning by-law amendment application for a 49-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status to Metrolinx and participant status to a local resident and a residents' group.

The Tribunal approved the Procedural Order and Issues List, scheduled a 10-day hearing for September 2024, and scheduled a further Case Management Conference for January 2024.

A correction notice was subsequently issued to fix the date of the next Case Management Conference.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use tall building development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised 80-storey tower with a 17-storey podium.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and Official Plan, and representative of good planning.

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

The applicant appealed the City of Markham's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a high-density mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing three tower elements on two podiums with up to 1,250 residential units.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and applicable official plans, and in the public interest.

The appeals were allowed and the planning instruments were approved.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a 29-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted participant status to three local residents and scheduled a second Case Management Conference and a five-day hearing on the merits.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a mixed-use development with two residential towers (37 and 42 storeys) and a daycare facility.

The appellants argued the development would cause traffic issues, the daycare was inappropriately located, and the built form would unduly limit the redevelopment potential of their adjacent properties.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the applicant's experts, finding the proposed vehicular access, parking, and loading were adequate, and the appellants failed to demonstrate how the development would limit their as-of-right uses.

The Tribunal concluded the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformed to the Growth Plan and Official Plan, dismissing the appeal.

The appellant appealed the City of Markham's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development with three high-rise towers.

At the second Case Management Conference, the Tribunal was advised that the appellant and the City had reached a settlement.

Another party requested more time to review the settlement materials, and the City required time to finalize the planning instruments.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference to present the settlement or schedule a hearing date.

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

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Tribunal amended the appearances list without prior notice to the parties.

In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding multiple appeals to the City of Toronto's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

The Tribunal received status updates on various phases and topic-specific appeals, including parking, cemeteries, multi-tenant housing, places of worship, propane storage, and school boards.

Several appeals were noted as withdrawn or resolved.

The Tribunal scheduled dates for the submission of motion materials and written hearings to resolve Phases 3 and 4, as well as Appeal No. 62.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for November 6, 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicants from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment application for the Centrepoint Mall property.

The Tribunal granted party status to several neighbouring landowners and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and participant status to a local resident.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for January 22, 2024, to address procedural matters and a potential consolidation with a related appeal.

The applicant appealed the Town of Oakville Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to permit the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling.

The requested variances related to the number of garages, garage projection, dwelling depth, main wall length, and dwelling height.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal, finding that the proposed development met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Tribunal concluded that the variances maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, were minor in nature, and were desirable for the appropriate development of the land, subject to conditions.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 15-storey residential development.

Dundas Developments Limited requested party status, which the Tribunal denied due to the late request and changing positions.

The applicant requested a follow-up Case Management Conference in two months to present a partial settlement, but the Tribunal denied this request because the applicant had not engaged with the City or the Conservation Authority regarding the proposed settlement.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit high-rise mixed-use developments at 399-415 Yonge Street.

Following Tribunal-led mediation, the parties reached a settlement endorsed by City Council.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part to give effect to the settlement, finding that the revised proposals, including traffic and servicing improvements, represented good planning.

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 Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control to develop a private camp in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Regional Municipality of York and participant status to two individuals.

A 10-day hearing on the merits was scheduled to commence on January 30, 2024, and a Procedural Order was approved to govern the proceedings.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a 15-storey residential development.

The Tribunal granted party status to Delmanor Prince Edward Inc. and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in the Official Plan appeal, consolidated the two appeals, and scheduled a 14-day merit hearing for February 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding appeals concerning the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on requested official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a 74-storey mixed-use building.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal issued a Procedural Order and Issues List to govern the upcoming 10-day hearing.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals from the City of Markham's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development.

New World Centre (Markham) Development Corp., a neighbouring property owner, requested and was granted party status on consent.

The parties advised they are engaged in settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for August 21, 2023, and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and consolidated Issues List.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the Vaughan Official Plan and related site-specific zoning and subdivision applications.

The Tribunal scheduled a Phase 3 Hearing for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan and approved a final Procedural Order.

A request by an adjacent landowner to join its appeals to the Phase 3 Hearing was denied due to the advanced stage of the proceedings and the need for proper notice.

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 Case Management Conference regarding an appeal against the City of Toronto's approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment for a mixed-use development.

The parties finalized the Issues List and a draft Procedural Order.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day video hearing on the merits and approved the Procedural Order to govern the proceedings.