Christopher Tanzola

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mixed-use development at 181-191 Eglinton Avenue East.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of 52-storey and 20-storey towers.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the settlement proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good land use planning.

The appeal was allowed in part and the Zoning By-law Amendment was approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending the fulfillment of conditions.

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

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of five buildings ranging from 6 to 49 storeys, a new public park, and new public streets.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part on an interim basis, withholding its final order until various conditions are met.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval application for a six-tower residential redevelopment.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted participant status to two individuals.

The Tribunal also administratively consolidated the site plan appeal with the zoning by-law amendment appeal, holding the site plan appeal in abeyance.

A second Case Management Conference and a 15-day merit hearing were scheduled.

The City of Vaughan brought motions for settlement approval regarding several appeals of its new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Transition By-law.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposed site-specific amendments to the by-laws were consistent with provincial policies and represented good planning.

The Tribunal approved the settlements, allowed the appeals in part to implement the site-specific exceptions, and deemed the by-laws in force for certain lands where appeals had been withdrawn.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Pickering's Official Plan Amendment No. 46, which implements changes related to Bill 109.

The Tribunal reviewed a draft Procedural Order and Issues List submitted on consent, requested minor amendments including adding a party, and scheduled a two-day merit hearing for January 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Pleasant Condos GP Inc. against the City of Toronto concerning site plan approval and minor variances to permit an increase in the height of a residential tower from 35 to 40 storeys.

The Tribunal granted participant status to the Avoca Vale Residents' Association and party status to 40 Rosehill Avenue (MTCC No. 773) for the minor variance appeal.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for March 15, 2024, to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 9218 Yonge Street Inc. for a high-density mixed-use development in the City of Richmond Hill.

The Tribunal reviewed and approved an updated Procedural Order and Issues List, which had been scoped following the applicant's resubmission to the City.

The parties were directed to continue settlement discussions and advise the Tribunal if a settlement is reached prior to the scheduled 12-day hearing.

The City of Vaughan and Promenade Limited Partnership brought motions for the approval of nine settlements regarding appeals of the City's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 and Transition By-law 039-2022.

The settlements proposed site-specific amendments to recognize previous zoning approvals and facilitate mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed amendments had regard for matters of provincial interest under section 2 of the Planning Act, were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the Growth Plan, the York Region Official Plan, and the Vaughan Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the proposed zoning by-law amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Pickering's Official Plan Amendment No. 46.

The Tribunal granted party status to PTC Ownership LP on consent.

The parties indicated an openness to mediation and settlement discussions.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for December 6, 2023, and the parties were directed to submit a draft Procedural Order prior to that date.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the city's denial of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for a 29-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities, agreed to separate the Site Plan Application appeal onto an administrative track, and scheduled a 13-day hearing for December 2024.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval within the statutory timeframes.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal addressed procedural matters, noted there were no requests for party or participant status, and directed the parties to continue discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for January 12, 2024, and a 10-day merit hearing commencing November 12, 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential and commercial development in Toronto.

The parties agreed on a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, with a minor wording dispute resolved during the conference.

The Tribunal approved the final Procedural Order and scheduled a 15-day video hearing to commence in October 2024.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a high-rise residential development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement on a revised proposal featuring reduced building heights and increased setbacks.

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

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the applications in principle, withholding its final order pending the submission of final instruments.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 9218 Yonge Street Inc. due to the City of Richmond Hill's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a high-density mixed-use development.

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List, noting the City would finalize its issues following the applicant's resubmission.

A third Case Management Conference was scheduled for December 4, 2023, and a 12-day hearing was scheduled to commence on April 22, 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.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development at 2500 Don Mills Road in Toronto.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to four adjacent and nearby property owners.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled, and the parties were directed to prepare a Draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a residential development.

Following a settlement on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, the parties presented a settlement regarding the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed Draft Plan and conditions consistent with provincial policies and good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, approving the Draft Plan subject to 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 applicant appealed the City of Vaughan Committee of Adjustment's refusal to authorize minor variances for lot coverage and exterior side yard setbacks to permit a partial second-storey addition.

The subject property featured an existing covered pool that made the lot coverage a legal non-compliant condition for nearly 50 years.

The Ontario Land Tribunal preferred the applicant's planning evidence, finding that the proposed addition maintained the existing building footprint and fit the character of the established large-lot neighbourhood.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variances, concluding they satisfied the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.