Melissa Castellan Aldunate

The parties reached a settlement regarding appeals of the City of Guelph's Official Plan Amendment No. 79 (Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan).

Based on the uncontested expert land use planning evidence provided by affidavit, the Tribunal found that the modified OPA 79 is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the modified OPA 79.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding outstanding appeals of the City of Guelph's Official Plan Amendment No. 48.

The Tribunal approved a settlement between Loblaws Properties Limited and the City, modifying urban design policies to provide flexibility for building entrances and facades.

The Tribunal found the modifications represented good planning and were consistent with provincial policies.

A procedural order was also issued for the remaining appeal by Abode Varsity Living Inc. concerning purpose-built student housing policies.