Tribunal approves 17-storey residential development, finding secondary plan density limits outdated compared to provincial intensification policies.
The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 17-storey residential building.
The City argued the proposal exceeded density limits in the North York Centre Secondary Plan, lacked appropriate setbacks, and required the removal of mature trees.
The Tribunal found that the secondary plan's density limits were outdated and that the proposal was consistent with provincial policies encouraging intensification near transit.
The Tribunal preferred the applicant's expert evidence on urban design, transportation, and forestry, concluding the development represented good planning.
The appeals were allowed in part, approving the amendments subject to finalization of conditions.
OLTOntario Land TribunalAug 5, 2021
