Kristine A. Loft

The Tribunal heard a settlement motion in writing regarding an appeal by the appellant against the new Town of Collingwood Official Plan.

Based on the uncontested planning evidence of a Registered Professional Planner and the minutes of settlement between the appellant, the Town, and the County, the Tribunal found the proposed modifications consistent with provincial policy and good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part to modify the Official Plan to permit a commercial recreation facility on the subject lands.

The appellant appealed the failure of the Town of The Blue Mountains and the County of Grey to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit 20 residential units.

A settlement was reached between the appellant, the Town, the County, and a condominium corporation, but was opposed by a local residents' group.

The Tribunal found the proposed development was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the applicable Official Plans, and represented good planning.

The Tribunal rejected a late request by the Town to impose a condition requiring the developer to provide six affordable housing units, finding it unreasonable and inequitable in the absence of supporting Official Plan policies.

The appeals were allowed in part to approve the settlement.