Calvin Lantz

The appellants appealed the Town of Oakville's Parkland Dedication By-law No. 2022-108.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised that the recent enactment of Bill 23 and its pending regulations might necessitate the repeal and replacement of the by-law.

The Tribunal ordered the Town to provide a status update by October 1, 2023, after consulting with the appellants.

The applicants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on their zoning by-law amendment applications for 53 and 55 Yonge Street.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement for a revised 66-storey mixed-use building.

Based on uncontested expert planning and transportation evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal represents an appropriate and desirable redevelopment within the Urban Growth Centre, conforms to provincial policy, and represents good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the settlement proposal in principle, withholding its final order pending the finalization of the by-law and related engineering and transit conditions.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference for consolidated appeals regarding proposed high-rise developments on Yonge Street.

The parties disputed the wording of the draft Procedural Order and the inclusion of adjacent lands in a revised Official Plan Amendment.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a final draft Procedural Order and consolidated Issues List following the upcoming City Council meeting.

The applicant 399Y Corporation brought a motion to consolidate its appeals regarding a proposed 75-storey mixed-use building with the appeals of 415 Yonge Holding Ltd. regarding a proposed 42-storey addition, both located within the same block.

The City of Toronto opposed the consolidation, citing prejudice due to the need for Council direction and the lack of a community consultation meeting for the 399Y appeal.

The Tribunal granted the motion to consolidate, finding that dealing with the combined context through a block planning lens would ensure the efficient and effective use of the Tribunal's time and that of the parties, and maintained the scheduled hearing dates.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals for a zoning by-law amendment and an official plan amendment to permit a 42-storey addition on an existing building.

The Tribunal ordered the consolidation of the two appeals.

Additionally, the Tribunal directed the City of Toronto to provide its comments on the revised application and a draft Issues List by specified dates to facilitate the preparation of a Procedural Order for the upcoming merits hearing.

This was a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for an 8-storey seniors' residence.

The Tribunal granted party status to the regional municipality, the conservation authority, and a local communications company on consent.

The Tribunal scheduled an 11-day hearing on the merits to commence in April 2023 and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicants following the City of Mississauga's failure to render a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications sought to permit two apartment buildings of 30 and 36 storeys.

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List submitted by the parties and scheduled a 7-day video hearing to commence on March 27, 2023.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Zoning By-law No. 607-2015.

The Tribunal scheduled a four-day hearing on the merits for the appeal by D. Crupi & Sons Ltd. and D.C.M. Holdings Ltd., and scheduled a third Case Management Conference to consider the status of the remaining appeals and potential settlements.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding 46 appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 536, which relates to development within the area of influence of rail facilities.

The Tribunal granted party status to seven entities, noted the withdrawal of two appeals in favour of party status, and established a procedural timeline for the submission of consolidated and site-specific issues lists.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for December 1, 2022.

The Tribunal held a fifth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's refusal to amend a zoning by-law to permit a 42-storey addition. 399Y Corporation was granted party status on consent.

The Tribunal scheduled further Case Management Conferences and a 10-day hearing on the merits, while the parties continue mediation and a block plan study.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development at 28 River Street and 550 Queen Street East.

The parties reached a settlement for an 18-storey mixed-use building incorporating a conserved heritage building.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposal is consistent with provincial policy, conforms to the City's Official Plan and Downtown Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending the execution of a Section 37 agreement and other conditions.

The applicant 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 32-storey mixed-use building.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal heard uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposed development optimizes land use in a major transit area and conforms to provincial and municipal planning policies.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the amendments in principle, and withheld its final order pending the execution of a section 37 agreement securing community benefits and parkland dedication.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 15-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to Delmanor Prince Edward Inc. and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on consent.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference to allow time for the City to review a newly submitted Official Plan Amendment and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of minor variances and a site plan application for a proposed self-storage facility.

The parties jointly requested to separate the appeals, holding the site plan appeal in abeyance, which the Tribunal granted.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the requested variances for increased height, reduced parking, and reduced loading space met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The minor variance appeal was allowed in part and the variances were authorized.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to organize hearing dates for Phase 6C – South West Etobicoke appeals from the City of Toronto's proposed Official Plan Amendment 231.

The Tribunal approved a Procedural Order for Hearing Group No. 1 and scheduled hearing dates for Hearing Groups 1, 2, and 3, as well as a settlement hearing regarding the Champagne Centre.

This was a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals under the Planning Act for the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for a mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted party status to Mondelez Canada Inc. and Cosmetica Investments Inc., and participant status to the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The Tribunal directed the parties to file a draft Procedural Order and Issues List and ordered that a further Case Management Conference be scheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Zoning By-law No. 607-2015.

The parties requested additional time to pursue potential settlements and finalize a draft Procedural Order and issues list.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for August 10, 2022, to consider the draft Procedural Order and receive status updates on settlement discussions.

This was a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Burlington's new Official Plan, Official Plan Amendment 119, and Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2020-418.

The Tribunal approved a Master Procedural Order setting out a phased hearing plan and approved the Procedural Order for the Phase 1A hearing on agriculture issues, scheduling it for April 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the proceedings for an appeal by the applicant regarding the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment for the property at 1960 Eglinton Avenue East.

The order sets out the schedule of events, the list of parties, and the consolidated issues list for the 15-day hearing scheduled to commence on December 5, 2022.

The parties requested a further Case Management Conference (CMC) to address details of phasing and outstanding matters in the Procedural Order regarding appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and related amendments.

The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled a further CMC for February 24, 2022.