Claude Cote

Champagne Centre Ltd. appealed the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 231 to permit a development including retail, personal service, and office space, as well as overnight accommodation for patients using on-site medical facilities.

The City and the appellant reached a settlement proposing a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP).

Canadian Fuels Association opposed the settlement, arguing that the introduction of sensitive uses near its fuel terminals would negatively impact operations and pose public health and safety risks.

The Tribunal approved the SASP in principle, finding it consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal accepted the appellant's expert evidence that potential risks were mitigated and rejected the opposing expert evidence, which relied on inapplicable foreign guidelines.