Allison Reid

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development with three buildings, including a 46-storey tower.

The City opposed the 46-storey height, arguing it should be reduced to 24 storeys due to shadow impacts and lack of conformity with the Official Plan.

The Tribunal found that the proposed development, including the 46-storey tower, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, and fit harmoniously within the existing and planned context.

The Tribunal held that the shadow impacts were adequately limited and approved the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 49-storey residential development with retail at-grade on a site containing an existing 30-storey rental apartment building.

The City opposed the development, arguing the height and massing were inappropriate and the unit mix did not meet guidelines.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal, finding that the proposed infill development promotes efficient use of land, is transit-supportive, accommodates an appropriate mix of uses, and conforms to the Official Plan, Growth Plan, and Provincial Policy Statement.

The Tribunal accepted the applicant's expert evidence that the height and podium design would not have unacceptable adverse impacts and that the unit mix provided functional family-sized units.