Denise Backer

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated April 1, 2026.

Pursuant to Rule 24.4 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Tribunal amended the expiry date of the minor variance from November 19, 2027, to April 1, 2028.

In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

The applicant appealed the Town of The Blue Mountains' refusal of a minor variance application to permit the construction of a three-storey, three-unit motel.

The requested variances related to planting strip location and parking aisle width.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence that the variances met the criteria under section 45 of the Planning Act and represented good land use planning.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions agreed upon by the parties.