Daniel Elmadany

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a 48-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to a neighbourhood association and participant status to several residents and a neighbouring property owner.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the City to hold a Council meeting.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's by-laws designating two adjacent properties under the Ontario Heritage Act.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal ordered the two appeals to be heard together, as they involve the same appellants, adjacent properties, and similar issues.

A one-day merit hearing was scheduled, and a Procedural Order was adopted.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement that included dismantling and reconstructing a 20-storey heritage building using salvaged materials.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning and heritage evidence that the revised proposal was consistent with provincial policies, conformed to the City's Official Plan, and represented good planning.

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

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as heritage alteration and demolition permits, to permit a 27-storey mixed-use building incorporating a designated heritage building at its base.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development optimizes land use within a Protected Major Transit Station Area and respects the existing and planned context of the area.

The Tribunal preferred the applicant's evidence that the tower's massing and setbacks appropriately conserve the cultural heritage value of the site while providing needed housing.

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

This was the second Case Management Conference for an appeal regarding the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 27-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted Participant status to the WestQueenWest Community Organization but declined a late request from another condominium corporation.

The Tribunal also approved the Parties' draft Procedural Order and scheduled an eight-day hearing on the merits for August and September 2026.

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

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to seven requestors and ordered that the two appeals be heard together.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for May 2026.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 788, which restricts new development on the subject lands to mid-rise buildings.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties requested a second conference be scheduled for December 2025 to allow time for discussions and potential resolution.

The Tribunal scheduled the second Case Management Conference for December 10, 2025, and directed the parties to provide an update prior to the hearing.

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.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised 72-storey mixed-use building that includes the relocation and adaptive re-use of a designated heritage building.

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

The appeal was approved in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions, including the finalization of the zoning by-law amendment and engineering reports.

Multiple appeals were filed regarding the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 469 and the Sherway Area Secondary Plan.

Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and the City presented a settlement proposal to resolve Cadillac Fairview's site-specific appeals concerning 25 The West Mall.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal has regard for matters of provincial interest, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, and conforms to the Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part to implement the settlement.

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 59-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal denied a request for Party Status by a local resident, granting Participant Status instead, as the City was already raising similar issues and his addition could prejudice ongoing mediations.

A third Case Management Conference and a 10-day merit hearing were scheduled.

The Tribunal convened a first Case Management Conference for appeals brought by Dupont Dev LP against the City of Toronto regarding the refusal of an Official Plan Amendment and the approval of a modified Zoning By-law Amendment.

The Appellant sought to amend its Notice of Appeal to correct clerical errors and expand the applications to include an additional property.

The City objected and indicated its intent to bring a motion to dismiss the appeals.

The Tribunal scheduled a motion to hear these issues.

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 mixed-use development at 2500 Don Mills Road.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal featuring two towers of 49 and 44 storeys, 1,196 residential units, and a new public park.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and in conformity with the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the instruments in principle, withholding its final order until the City confirms several conditions are satisfied.

The appellant filed appeals regarding the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval applications for a 71-storey residential mixed-use building.

At the second Case Management Conference, the parties advised that they were engaged in productive mediation.

The Tribunal directed the parties to provide a status update and a Draft Procedural Order and Issues List by March 28, 2025, without scheduling further hearing dates at this time.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order governing the hearing of appeals by Queen Street Post Inc. regarding the City of Toronto's failure to adopt requested Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as heritage alteration and demolition applications.

The appeals relate to a proposed 272-unit residential development at 1117 Queen Street West.

The order sets the hearing dates for July 2025 and outlines the procedural steps, issues list, and order of evidence.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment, as well as the City's decision to designate the subject property under the Ontario Heritage Act.

The appeals relate to a proposed 64-storey mixed-use building at 505 University Avenue.

At the second Case Management Conference, the parties requested that a motion to consolidate the appeals be deferred as they have agreed to participate in private mediation.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for February 2025 to receive an update on mediation and potentially hear the consolidation motion.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Queen Street Post Inc. against the City of Toronto's refusal to adopt an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and heritage alteration permits for a 272-unit residential development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to two community groups and scheduled a 10-day merit hearing to commence on July 7, 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent to govern the upcoming 10-day hearing regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a 34-storey residential building containing 390 dwelling units.

The Order establishes the issues list, order of evidence, and procedural deadlines leading up to the hearing scheduled to commence on May 5, 2025.

At a Case Management Conference, the City of Toronto requested an adjournment of a scheduled hearing regarding an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 2500 Don Mills Road.

The City argued that the Applicant's late submission of revised plans prejudiced its ability to prepare.

The Applicant subsequently withdrew the revised plans and reverted to the original plans.

The Tribunal denied the adjournment request, finding no procedural fairness issue given the withdrawal, but released the first week of the hearing and adjusted the procedural order dates.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision regarding a site plan application.

At the second Case Management Conference, the applicant requested that a hearing on the merits be scheduled.

The City requested an additional Case Management Conference to allow time for the related zoning by-law to be finalized, which would inform the issues list.

The Tribunal declined to schedule the merit hearing without a full understanding of the issues list and scheduled a further Case Management Conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Mattamy (Eglinton) Limited for the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a proposed Plan of Subdivision.

The parties requested a further CMC in the fall to allow time for an ongoing Environmental Assessment in the Golden Mile area to unfold.

The Tribunal agreed and scheduled a fourth CMC for October 31, 2024.