Brandon Stevens

The appellant appealed the City's refusal of an application to convert 60 existing rental townhouses to condominium tenure.

Prior to the hearing, the parties resolved all issues and agreed on conditions of approval.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the conversion consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan, noting it would provide affordable ownership while protecting existing tenants.

The appeal was allowed and the draft plan of condominium was approved subject to conditions.

The appellant appealed the City of Burlington Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to permit an office use on the ground floor of a downtown building.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement to revise the application to specifically permit a real estate brokerage office, subject to conditions ensuring an active store frontage.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised variance satisfies the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act, is consistent with provincial policies, and represents good planning.

The appeal was allowed and the revised minor variance was approved.