Tribunal directs issuance of Class B aggregate pit licence following settlement and uncontroverted expert evidence.
The Applicants applied for a Class B licence under the Aggregate Resources Act to operate an aggregate pit on their asparagus farm.
Several parties objected, but the objections were resolved through Minutes of Settlement prior to the hearing.
The Tribunal heard uncontroverted expert evidence in biology, hydrogeology, land use planning, and aggregate resources, confirming that the proposed pit would not adversely impact natural heritage features, groundwater, or nearby residents.
The Tribunal found the application consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the County Official Plan, and directed the Minister to issue the licence subject to amended site plan conditions, including turtle exclusion fencing and groundwater monitoring.
OLTOntario Land TribunalOct 26, 2021
