Ashley Paton

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variances to permit the renovation and partial reconstruction of the Regent Theatre with a three-storey rear addition.

The Tribunal found that the property maintained a legal non-conforming use as a live theatre.

The Tribunal also found that the proposed variances met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, were desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and were minor in nature.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use tall building.

The parties reached a settlement for a 51-storey tower on a four-storey podium.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, in conformity with the Growth Plan and Official Plan, and representative of good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the amendments in principle, and withheld its final order pending the fulfillment of conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Hamilton's failure to make a decision on a Site Plan application for a mixed-use student residence development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement agreement.

Based on the uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed Site Plan and associated conditions satisfied all legislative tests under the Planning Act, conformed with applicable municipal and provincial policies, and represented good land use planning.

The Tribunal approved the Site Plan in principle, subject to the agreed-upon conditions.