Allyssa Hrynyk

The appellant appealed the passing of Official Plan Amendment No. 27 by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Following a request for review of an earlier settlement decision under section 23 of the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, the Tribunal rescinded the original order.

The parties subsequently reached a new settlement modifying policies related to the Western Gateway lands.

The Tribunal found the proposed modifications, which guide future development and intensification while addressing an existing hydro corridor, represent good planning and are consistent with provincial policies.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the modified Official Plan Amendment.

The applicant appealed the Town of Newmarket's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development consisting of townhouses and a triplex.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement on most issues, including the protection of natural heritage features and the appropriateness of the residential uses.

The sole remaining issue was the applicant's request for a reduced parking rate.

The Tribunal approved the settlement but rejected the reduced parking rate, finding insufficient evidence to justify applying Urban Centre parking standards to the subject property and citing concerns about potential spillover parking in the transitional area.

The appellant appealed the passing of an Official Plan Amendment by the municipality.

Prior to the hearing, the appellant and the municipality reached a settlement regarding proposed policy modifications.

A non-appellant party opposed the settlement but was found to have no independent status to continue the appeal under the Tribunal's Rules.

The Tribunal heard expert planning evidence and concluded that the proposed policy modifications were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan and County Official Plan, and represented good land use planning.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the modifications.