Appeals allowed to permit a nine-storey residential development in a transitioning neighbourhood.
The applicant appealed the City of Hamilton's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a nine-storey, 216-unit residential apartment building.
The City argued the proposal represented excessive intensification and was incompatible with the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood.
The Tribunal preferred the applicant's evidence, finding the subject property is located in an area in transition and is an appropriate location for higher-density intensification under the Urban Hamilton Official Plan.
The Tribunal concluded the proposed development is compatible with the surrounding area, will not cause unacceptable adverse impacts, and represents good planning.
The appeals were allowed in part to approve the planning instruments.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJan 20, 2022
