Mark Jamieson

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of minor variances to permit the renovation and partial reconstruction of the Regent Theatre with a three-storey rear addition.

The Tribunal found that the property maintained a legal non-conforming use as a live theatre.

The Tribunal also found that the proposed variances met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, were desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and were minor in nature.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Brampton's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a 57-lot residential subdivision.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

The Tribunal found that the revised proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, and represented good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part, and the planning instruments were approved in principle subject to conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Brampton's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a residential development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement on a revised proposal for 58 detached residential dwellings.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning and transportation evidence that the revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part, and the planning instruments were approved in principle subject to conditions.