Anne Mcllroy

The applicant appealed the Town of Georgina's refusal to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 380-unit, 20-storey residential apartment building and a separate commercial building on waterfront lands.

The Town argued the proposal was out of scale, too dense, and incompatible with the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, preferring the evidence of the applicant's experts.

The Tribunal found the site was uniquely positioned for higher-density development, the design responded thoughtfully to its surroundings, and the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformed to the York Region Official Plan.