Aimee Alderman

The appellant appealed the Town's refusal of zoning by-law amendment and consent applications to sever a residential lot containing a heritage dwelling.

The parties reached a settlement to create two lots with site-specific zoning provisions, addressing heritage conservation and tree protection.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontested expert planning and heritage evidence, finding the settlement consistent with provincial policies and representing good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The appellants appealed the Town's refusal to approve an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 4-storey, 41-unit apartment building.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised proposal, which reduced the building height and increased setbacks, was consistent with provincial policies and represented good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed and the amendments were approved.

The applicant appealed the Town's non-decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-storey, 17-unit residential apartment building.

The Town opposed the applications primarily on compatibility grounds, arguing the development did not fit the surrounding low-density neighbourhood.

The Tribunal applied a balancing approach, weighing policies that encourage an adequate supply, mix, and range of housing options against compatibility concerns.

Preferring the evidence of the applicant's planners, the Tribunal found the proposed development to be adequately compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and consistent with provincial and municipal planning policies.

The appeals were allowed, subject to a holding provision for stormwater management.