Caroline Samuel

The Tribunal held a written hearing to consider a partial settlement between Silvercore Inc. and the City of Toronto regarding an appeal of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 569-2013.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence of Caroline Samuel, the Tribunal found that the proposed site-specific modifications, which permit a townhouse residential building type on the subject lands, are consistent with provincial policies and represent good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the modifications to the zoning by-law.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 569-2013.

The parties reached a full uncontested settlement regarding various regulations in the Residential Apartment, Commercial, Commercial Residential, and Commercial Residential Employment Zone Categories.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence provided by the City, the Tribunal found the proposed amendments consistent with provincial policies and the Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and directed the City to amend the zoning by-law in accordance with the settlement.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 with respect to its property, which contained an existing garden centre and caretaker's unit.

The parties reached a settlement to amend the By-law to recognize the existing uses, subject to size limitations.

Based on the uncontested planning evidence of the City's planner, the Tribunal found the proposed amendment represented good planning, conformed to the applicable official plan policies, and was consistent with provincial policy.

The Tribunal approved the settlement and the zoning by-law amendment.