David Bronskill

The Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 2970 Lakeshore GP Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development.

The parties requested an additional CMC to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List, as possible revisions to the proposal were being considered.

The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled a fourth CMC, directing the parties to provide the draft Procedural Order and Issues List in advance.

The City of Burlington brought a motion during a Case Management Conference to release the freeze on certain lands under an Interim Control By-law (ICBL).

The ICBL remained in effect due to appeals of a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) that applied only to a specific area near the Burlington GO Station.

The Tribunal found, based on uncontested planning evidence, that the ZBA did not apply to the lands outside its specific area.

Consequently, pursuant to s. 38(6.1) of the Planning Act, the Tribunal's finding invoked the release of the ICBL for all remaining lands outside the ZBA area, allowing prior zoning to resume effect.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 65-storey mixed-use building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities on consent.

The Tribunal also approved the draft Procedural Order and scheduled a 15-day video hearing for September 2022.

The parties were directed to contact the Tribunal's Strategic Resolutions Advisor to explore mediation.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit two residential towers.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to a condominium corporation and a residents' association, and participant status to several individuals.

The Tribunal scheduled a 12-day video hearing and issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 21-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to several local residents and a condominium corporation, and granted party status to the Toronto Lands Corporation and the South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the procedural order and issues list.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Mississauga's Official Plan Amendment No. 115, which revises policies for Central Erin Mills Node and mall-based Community Nodes.

The Tribunal granted party status to The Children's Centre South Common Court Inc. on an unopposed basis.

The parties agreed to identify specific policies under appeal, produce a draft consolidated issues list, and prepare a draft Procedural Order.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to review the Procedural Order and plan for a possible hearing.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 13-storey mixed-use building.

The subject site is located at the corner of Davenport Road and Bedford Road, with portions designated as Mixed Use Areas and Neighbourhoods.

The Tribunal found that the revised proposal, characterized as a 'tall mid-rise' or 'hybrid' building, represents good planning and urban design.

It is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan, and conforms to the City's Official Plan and Downtown Plan.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the applicant's experts, concluding that the proposal provides an appropriate transition to the adjacent low-rise neighbourhood and optimizes the use of lands near transit.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of City conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 28-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status on consent to two neighbouring property owners.

The parties requested a 10-day hearing, and the Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference to finalize the procedural order and outstanding issues.

A case management conference was held to consider hearing appeals related to the City of Burlington's Official Plan Amendment 119, Zoning By-law Amendment 2020-418, and the new Official Plan together.

The Tribunal ordered the matters to be heard together for case management purposes.

Additionally, the Tribunal granted a motion by 409 Brant St. Ltd., finding that ZBA 2020-418 does not apply to its site, which had the statutory effect of releasing the site from the Interim Control By-law and reinstating its prior zoning.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference for multiple appeals against the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 469, the Sherway Area Secondary Plan.

The parties indicated a desire to pursue mediation and requested a second CMC to report on settlement efforts.

The Tribunal scheduled a second CMC and directed the appellants to provide draft issues lists and a draft procedural order in advance.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Roland Rom Colthoff against the Municipality of Trent Lakes' refusal to approve a zoning by-law amendment.

The amendment sought to permit a second-storey addition to a boathouse.

The Tribunal issued a procedural order, finalized the issues list, and scheduled a three-day video hearing.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 486 (King Spadina Secondary Plan).

Four non-appellant property owners requested party status.

The Tribunal found that three owners had a direct interest and added them as parties, contingent on filing a list of issues to shelter under.

A fourth owner, who did not make submissions prior to the OPA's adoption, was also added as a party because they owned lands within the OPA area and were directly affected.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a final draft Procedural Order.

The appellants appealed the levying of fees imposed by the City of Toronto for rezoning and site plan applications.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal addressed opportunities for settlement discussions, finalized a Procedural Order, and scheduled a four-day video hearing.

This was the second Case Management Conference concerning appeals against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a proposed mixed-use development.

The Tribunal dismissed a motion by a party seeking to stipulate fundamental facts prior to the hearing, finding it premature.

The parties were directed to continue working on the Issues List and Procedural Order, and a third Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Toronto's approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (the 'Golden Mile' secondary plan).

The Tribunal granted party status to three non-appellant entities, subject to their sheltering under existing issues.

The Tribunal noted that the parties have agreed to Tribunal-led mediation and found it premature to require the preparation of an Issues List until mediation is completed.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for October 2021.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (the 'Golden Mile' secondary plan).

Three non-appellant entities were granted party status on consent, subject to the requirement that they shelter under issues raised by existing appellants.

The Tribunal noted that the parties agreed to enter Tribunal-led mediation to scope issues and find common ground.

The Tribunal found it premature to require the parties to finalize an Issues List before the conclusion of mediation, but ordered the City to submit a draft Issues List prior to the next CMC.

A second CMC was scheduled for October 2021.

The Ontario Land Tribunal convened a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Oakwood Park Investments GP Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications.

The applications sought to permit a five-storey, 30-unit residential building.

At the request of the appellant, who was reconsidering the proposal, the Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for November 2021 to allow time for resubmission and staff review.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the new Official Plan for the City of Burlington, as modified and approved by the Regional Municipality of Halton.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several requestors and set deadlines for the submission of issues lists and a draft Procedural Order.

A subsequent Case Management Conference was scheduled to address overlapping appeals with another Official Plan Amendment.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building at the corner of Wellesley Street East and Church Street.

The Tribunal evaluated the proposal against the existing and planned context, including the Church Street Village Character Area and the Wellesley Wood Character Area.

While the Tribunal found the shadow impacts acceptable and the tower design mitigating, it ultimately concluded that the proposed height and massing were excessive and incompatible with the low-rise character of Church Street.

The appeals were dismissed and the requested amendments were not approved.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building at the corner of Wellesley Street East and Church Street.

The site straddles two Character Areas with different planned contexts.

The applicant argued the tower's location and design mitigated impacts and fit the tall building context of Wellesley Street.

The City opposed the development, arguing the height and massing were excessive, did not respect the low-rise character of Church Street, and would cause unacceptable shadow impacts on a nearby park and damage mature trees.

The Tribunal found the shadow impacts acceptable but agreed with the City that the proposed 36-storey height and massing did not fit the existing and planned context of the area, particularly its proximity to the low-rise Church Street Village.

The appeals were dismissed.