A. Dales

The owner filed a Review Request of a TLAB decision that allowed an appeal and refused minor variances for a residential addition.

The owner argued the presiding Member violated natural justice by failing to provide adequate reasons and made errors of law and fact in interpreting Official Plan policies regarding 'prevailing type' and neighbourhood character.

The TLAB Chair dismissed the Review Request, finding that the presiding Member provided sufficient reasons for refusing the variances based on their failure to maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan, and that the Member's factual findings regarding neighbourhood character were reasonable and supported by the evidence.

In an appeal under the Planning Act, the Toronto Local Appeal Body issued an interim decision regarding the scheduling of the remainder of the hearing.

Following the completion of witness examinations, the parties agreed to proceed with oral arguments on the next scheduled date.

Despite a representative's scheduling conflict, the Tribunal declined to alter the start time, emphasizing the need to complete the proceeding without further delay.

The Tribunal ordered the hearing to resume at 9:30 AM and directed the parties to submit their authorities in advance.