Gregory Meeds

The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to subdivide a rural property into two parcels for detached dwellings.

The City opposed the applications, citing concerns over noise from an adjacent sand pit and potential impacts on future aggregate extraction.

The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the appellant's experts, finding that the proposed development would not hinder aggregate operations and that noise and groundwater concerns could be addressed through conditions of approval.

The appeals were allowed, variances authorized, and provisional consents granted.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the approval authority's failure to make a decision on a proposed plan of subdivision.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Town of Carleton Place on consent.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties time to frame the issues and finalize a draft Procedural Order.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals of the City of Ottawa's proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 2023-48 (Orleans Corridor Secondary Plan).

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List on consent of the parties.

A seven-day merit hearing was scheduled to commence by video on June 22, 2026, to allow time for ongoing settlement discussions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for December 8, 2025, regarding appeals of the City of Ottawa's Official Plan Amendment No. 3 (Orleans Corridor Secondary Plan).

The parties advised that settlement discussions are nearing completion and requested one more conference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order scheduling a further Case Management Conference for October 15, 2025, regarding appeals of the City of Ottawa's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3.

The scheduling order was made after the parties advised that settlement discussions had advanced.

The appellant appealed the Town of Carleton Place's Official Plan Amendment No. 8 (OPA 8), arguing that its density requirements and limitations on intensification in the Mississippi District Residential Sector (MRS) were inconsistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS).

The Town presented uncontroverted expert planning evidence that OPA 8 provides an appropriate range of housing options and directs significant growth to strategic areas while preserving the character of established neighbourhoods.

The Tribunal accepted the Town's evidence, finding that the MRS policies have regard to provincial interests, are consistent with the PPS, and represent good land use planning.

The appeal was dismissed and OPA 8 was approved.

The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of an application for minor variances to legalize five accessory structures, including sheds, a hot tub, and a play structure.

While the City did not contest nine of the variances, it opposed the height and setback variances for the play structure, citing privacy and safety concerns.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized all variances, finding that the play structure's minor height deviation maintained the intent of the Zoning By-law, was desirable for recreational use, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

Multiple appellants appealed the City of Ottawa's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3.

At a Case Management Conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that settlement discussions were ongoing and requested a further CMC instead of scheduling merit hearings.

The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled a further CMC by videoconference.

This was a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the Town of Carleton Place's Official Plan Amendment No. 8.

The Tribunal noted that Pegasus Development Corporation failed to submit a party status request form and was therefore not a party to the appeals.

The Tribunal also determined that Zoning By-law No. 32-2021 was not before it, as it was never appealed, and excluded it from the Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a one-day video hearing and approved the final Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Appellant appealed the City of Ottawa Committee of Adjustment's refusal of consent and minor variance applications to sever and create four lots for long semi-detached dwellings.

The Tribunal heard uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposal supports residential intensification, is compatible with the neighbourhood character, and meets the four tests for minor variances under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, authorized the variances, and granted provisional consents subject to agreed-upon conditions.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals against the City of Ottawa's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 3.

The parties advised that they are engaged in ongoing settlement discussions and requested a further CMC to provide an update.

The Tribunal scheduled a further video CMC for May 27, 2025, and directed the parties to provide a draft Procedural Order and Issues List if a settlement is not reached.

The Town of Carleton Place brought a motion to dismiss an appeal by Pegasus Development Corporation regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 8.

The Town argued that Pegasus lacked standing under s. 17(36) of the Planning Act because it did not make oral or written submissions to Council before the amendment was adopted.

Pegasus contended that its communications with senior municipal staff should be considered submissions to Council under the law of agency.

The Tribunal held that ad hoc meetings and emails with planning staff outside the formal public meeting process do not satisfy the strict statutory requirement of making submissions to Council.

The motion was granted and Pegasus's appeal was dismissed, with leave to request party status to shelter under another valid appeal.

The Tribunal held a fourth Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Caivan (Perth GC) Limited concerning the failure of the Town of Perth and Lanark County to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The applications propose the redevelopment of a portion of the Perth Golf Course with approximately 940 dwelling units.

The Tribunal reviewed and approved a revised Procedural Order to govern the proceedings leading up to the Merit Hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Caivan (Perth GC) Limited for the failure of the Town of Perth and Lanark County to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

The applications propose a 940-unit residential development on a portion of the Perth Golf Course.

The parties provided a status update on floodplain mapping and wetland setbacks, and requested a fourth CMC to allow experts to review a revised conceptual draft plan.

The Tribunal scheduled a fourth CMC for November 19, 2024, and a 14-day merit hearing commencing February 10, 2025.

The applicant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision that denied one of four requested minor variances to permit a 12-unit rooming house.

The Tribunal heard expert planning evidence that the variances meet the four tests under the Planning Act, are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conform to the City's Official Plan by providing missing-middle housing.

Despite neighbour concerns regarding density, parking, and privacy, the Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized all four variances.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry referred an application by Gerry Crepin Cartage Limited for a Class A License to operate an aggregate pit, along with several objections, to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal confirmed the party status of the objectors, noted their concerns regarding environmental impacts, traffic, and noise, and directed the applicant to finalize a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the Town of Perth and the County of Lanark for their failure to make decisions on a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision within the statutory timeframes.

The applications propose a 94-unit residential development.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day hearing for November 2024 and directed the parties to finalize a Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the appellant against the Town of Perth and the County of Lanark for their failure to make decisions on a zoning by-law amendment and a plan of subdivision within the statutory timeframes.

The Tribunal granted participant status to two interested parties on consent.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions and narrow the issues, and the parties were directed to file a draft Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Caivan (Perth GC) Limited for the failure of the Town of Perth and Lanark County to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

The Tribunal granted participant status to Richard Schooley on consent.

The Tribunal also approved the revised draft Issues List and Procedural Order submitted jointly by the parties to govern the upcoming 18-day hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for a proposed redevelopment of the Perth Golf Course with 940 dwelling units.

The Tribunal deferred a request for party status by a local resident to allow time for potential incorporation of a residents' association and clarification of issues.

The Tribunal granted participant status to 52 individuals on consent.

A second Case Management Conference and an 18-day merit hearing were scheduled for 2024.