Elaine Leung

The appellant appealed the Town of Erin's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit indoor and outdoor storage on a property designated as a Secondary Agricultural Area.

The proposal sought to convert an existing equestrian arena for indoor storage and use the area behind it for outdoor storage.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, permitting the indoor storage as an additional use that conforms to provincial and municipal planning policies.

However, the Tribunal refused the outdoor storage component due to vague scoping and inadequate mitigation measures for potential groundwater contamination.

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision refusing a minor variance to permit a cabana accessory structure with a reduced exterior side yard setback.

At an uncontested hearing, the appellant's land use planner provided expert testimony that the variance met the four tests under the Planning Act, was consistent with provincial policies, and conformed to local official plans.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontested planning evidence, which was corroborated by municipal planning staff, and allowed the appeal, authorizing the variance subject to conditions.