Appeal allowed; zoning and site plan approved for permanent asphalt plant as impacts are mitigable.
The applicant appealed the Town's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment and failure to make a decision on a Site Plan application to permit a permanent hot-mix asphalt plant and a future ready-mix concrete plant.
The Tribunal found that the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the County and Town Official Plans.
The Tribunal accepted expert evidence demonstrating that the plant is appropriately separated from sensitive land uses and that potential impacts related to noise, dust, odour, and traffic can be adequately mitigated.
The appeal was allowed, and the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan were approved.
OLTOntario Land TribunalDec 22, 2023
