Ben Larson

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 consisting of two residential towers.

The parties reached a settlement, which included retaining an existing rental apartment building and providing a daycare.

The Tribunal accepted expert planning evidence that the proposed development is consistent with provincial policy, conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part, and the zoning by-law amendments were approved in principle, with the final order withheld pending the fulfillment of several conditions.