Jenny Choi

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 560 (OPA 560), which established the new Sheppard Willowdale Secondary Plan.

Prior to the scheduled hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontested land use planning evidence of the City's planner, the Tribunal found that the proposed modifications to OPA 560 were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, and represented good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the modified OPA 560.

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The Tribunal found that the secondary plan's density limits were outdated and that the proposal was consistent with provincial policies encouraging intensification near transit.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.