Draft plan of subdivision approved in principle with LID stormwater solution instead of traditional pond.
The Applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a draft Plan of Subdivision for 186 residential units.
The central issues were whether the proposed Low-Impact Development (LID) stormwater treatment train was appropriate instead of a traditional stormwater management pond, and whether the proposed density and mix of dwellings conformed to the Secondary Plan.
The Tribunal found that the LID approach was appropriate, cost-effective, and aligned with provincial and municipal policies encouraging innovative stormwater solutions.
However, the Tribunal found that the proposed townhouses for certain blocks exceeded density caps and required back-to-back or rear lane typologies to conform.
The appeal was allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the submission of revised plans and joint conditions of approval.
OLTOntario Land TribunalDec 20, 2024
