Zoning by-law amendment and aggregate licence approved for gravel pit operation over community objections.
The applicant appealed the Township's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment and referred an Aggregate Resources Act licence application to the Tribunal to permit a gravel pit operation.
The Tribunal considered expert evidence on air quality, noise, transportation, and land use planning.
The Tribunal found that the proposed pit would have minimal to negligible health risks, would comply with noise guidelines, and that traffic impacts would be mitigated through road reconstruction.
The Tribunal concluded the applications were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformed to the Growth Plan.
The appeals were allowed in part, the zoning by-law was amended, and the Minister was directed to issue the licence.
OLTOntario Land TribunalFeb 21, 2024
