Appeals allowed in part to permit a six-storey apartment building subject to a holding provision for servicing.
The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a six-storey residential apartment building.
The municipality raised concerns regarding public access to the waterfront and the availability of water and wastewater servicing.
The Tribunal found that requiring public access to the river was not feasible due to security, topography, and accessibility issues, and that the proposed alternative community benefits were appropriate.
The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the development subject to a Holding (H) provision pending confirmation of sufficient water and wastewater capacity.
OLTOntario Land TribunalOct 7, 2021
