Genevieve Scott

The applicants appealed the Township of Georgian Bay's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment and Consent applications to sever a shoreline property into three residential lots.

The Township and an adjacent property owner opposed the applications, arguing they would negatively impact the character of the area and create boating safety hazards in a narrow waterbody.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposed lot creation was compatible with the evolving character of the neighbourhood and that the addition of two docks would not impact navigability or congestion in the channel.

The Tribunal held that the applications were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the applicable Official Plans, and had appropriate regard for matters of provincial interest and the criteria under the Planning Act.

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula passed a zoning by-law amendment to add a definition of a 'Commercial Tour Boat Operation' and include it as a permitted use in all C1 zones.

The Big Tub Harbour Citizens Committee appealed, arguing the use was incompatible with the existing residential community along Big Tub Road.

Bruce Anchor also appealed regarding parking provisions, which were settled prior to the hearing.

The Tribunal dismissed the Citizens Committee's appeal, finding that the amendment conforms to the Official Plan, represents good land use planning, and is in the public interest, as commercial tour boat operations have historically operated from the subject properties and provide important tourism and employment opportunities.

The applicant appealed the municipality's refusal of an application to amend the Zoning By-law for a property in Arran-Elderslie.

The parties reached a settlement to modify setbacks and permit the development of 11 dwellings, providing more housing options for seniors.

Based on uncontested expert land-use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed settlement consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed and the Zoning By-law was amended accordingly.

The appellants appealed the Municipality of Meaford's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a five-storey residential condominium.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the applicable Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending submission of the final planning instruments.

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to permit the reconstruction and expansion of an existing boathouse.

The parties reached a settlement reducing the proposed height of the boathouse.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variance subject to conditions, finding that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, maintained the general intent of the official plan and zoning by-law, was desirable, and was minor in nature.

The appellant appealed the Township's refusal of an Official Plan Amendment application to permit the re-severance of six lots that had inadvertently merged in title.

The parties reached a settlement after addressing the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority's concerns regarding natural hazards and heritage features.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, modifying the Official Plan to permit the severance subject to conditions.