Christopher Barnett

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a transit-oriented development at 88 Steeles Avenue West.

The parties reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, which permits two high-rise residential towers, represents good planning and conforms to applicable provincial and municipal policies.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle on an interim basis, contingent on the fulfillment of specified conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 1306497 Ontario Inc. for a proposed transit-oriented development in the City of Vaughan.

The Tribunal granted party status to eleven requesters and participant status to one ratepayers association without objection.

The Tribunal directed the applicant to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List for submission by July 11, 2023, and scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits for April 2024.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment's approval of minor variances to facilitate the development of a three-storey, 10-unit apartment building.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that included revisions to the proposal, such as reduced height, increased setbacks, and enhanced privacy screening and landscaping.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the revised proposal represented gentle intensification, met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, and was consistent with provincial policies.

The appeal was allowed in part to authorize the amended variances subject to conditions.