Ian Daniel Andres

The applicant appealed the City of Pickering's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit five high-rise towers.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal was advised that the parties were engaged in without prejudice discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for June 19, 2026, and directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building and a 4-storey residential building.

Following revisions, the parties reached a settlement proposing an 11-storey building and a 3-storey building connected by a shared underground garage.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested planning evidence that the revised proposal supports residential intensification, provides appropriate transition to adjacent neighbourhoods, and is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending satisfaction of conditions.

At a Case Management Conference for appeals concerning the failure of the City of Pickering to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a high-density mixed-use development, the Tribunal granted party status to Emix Ltd. on consent.

The Tribunal also ordered that these appeals be heard together with related site-specific appeals, as the parties had reached a comprehensive settlement in principle.

A written settlement hearing was scheduled.

The Township of Georgian Bay requested directions regarding an appeal of conditions for a draft plan of subdivision.

At a Case Management Conference, the parties advised that they are engaged in mediation regarding a remaining condition concerning a drainage easement.

The Tribunal scheduled a two-day merit hearing to commence on March 23, 2026, to address the drainage issue if mediation is unsuccessful.

The appellant municipality appealed a decision of the Assessment Review Board regarding the classification of multi-unit rental residential properties under a realty tax incentive scheme.

The Board had interpreted the phrase 'a building permit' in O. Reg. 282/98 to mean any building permit issued for the development, allowing the respondents to benefit from the incentive despite the project being well underway.

The Divisional Court found that the Board erred in principle by failing to apply the modern approach to statutory interpretation.

The appeal was allowed, the Board's decision was quashed, and the matter was remitted for a fresh determination.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building and a 4-storey residential building.

The Tribunal issued an amending decision pursuant to Rule 24.4 of its Rules of Practice and Procedure to correct technical errors in a previous decision dated August 12, 2025.

The corrections updated the GoTo Meeting link, access code, and audio-only telephone line for an upcoming hearing.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) brought a motion for disclosure and an order for property inspection in the context of appeals concerning the 2024 and 2025 property assessments of an apartment building.

The appellant opposed the motion, arguing the requests were out of time and irrelevant because the current value was not in dispute.

The Assessment Review Board granted an extension of time due to exceptional circumstances, noting the appellant had recently served an expert report providing an opinion of value.

The Board granted most of the disclosure requests and ordered the property inspection, finding them relevant to the income approach valuation and highest and best use analysis, but denied one request as overbroad.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant due to the municipality's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications within the statutory timeframes.

The applications seek to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building and a 4-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted participant status to one individual and scheduled a second Case Management Conference for March 5, 2026, directing the parties to provide an updated Procedural Order and Issues List.

The appellant appealed a Committee of Adjustment decision refusing minor variances to construct a new detached dwelling.

The proposal required variances for a floor space index of 0.74 (where 0.35 is permitted) and a building height of 9.79m (where 9.5m is permitted).

The Toronto Local Appeal Body dismissed the appeal, finding that the proposed massing and density would create an undue visual impact and fail to respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.

The tribunal preferred the evidence of the City's planner and local residents, concluding that the application failed all four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The appellant appealed the Town of Oakville Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a minor variance application to facilitate the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling.

The requested variances related to garage floor area, garage projection, dwelling depth, front yard setback, and main wall proportionality.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal and authorized the variances, finding that they satisfied the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Tribunal accepted the expert planning evidence that the proposed development was compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 788, which restricts new development on the subject lands to mid-rise buildings.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties requested a second conference be scheduled for December 2025 to allow time for discussions and potential resolution.

The Tribunal scheduled the second Case Management Conference for December 10, 2025, and directed the parties to provide an update prior to the hearing.

At a Case Management Conference regarding a land compensation claim under the Expropriation Act, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued procedural directions.

The parties advised that the estimated hearing length could be reduced from 40 to 29 days.

The Tribunal ordered the parties to file written submissions on their preferred mode of hearing and set a deadline for any motions to limit or exclude evidence.

The hearing was rescheduled to commence on June 9, 2025, and end on July 18, 2025.

A case management conference was held regarding multiple appeals concerning the North Oakville West Secondary Plan.

The appellants and the Town of Oakville have been engaged in settlement discussions and have reached an agreement in principle on a development concept for the Palermo Village Growth Area.

The parties requested that the finalization of the draft Procedural Order and Issues List be put on hold to allow settlement discussions to advance.

The Tribunal granted the request and directed the parties to provide status updates on their respective appeals.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a 603-unit residential development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing three mid-rise buildings and stacked townhouses, along with a rental replacement plan.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the settlement proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to the Official Plan, and represents good land use planning.

The appeals were allowed in part on an interim basis, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions.

The parties attended a case management conference regarding a land compensation claim under the Expropriation Act.

On consent, the parties requested an amendment to the previously issued procedural order.

The Tribunal rescinded the prior order and issued a revised procedural order setting out the schedule for documentary discovery, expert reports, and a 40-day hearing commencing in June 2025.

The appellants appealed a decision of the Committee of Adjustment refusing a minor variance application.

Prior to the scheduled hearing, the appellants withdrew their appeals.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body dismissed the appeals and closed the file.

The appellants appealed the Town of Caledon's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendments, and Draft Plans of Subdivision for the Macville and Humber Station lands.

The parties reached a settlement and presented uncontroverted expert planning evidence in support.

The Tribunal approved the settlement instruments, finding they have regard to provincial interests, are consistent with the 2024 Provincial Policy Statement, and conform with the Town's Official Plan.

The City of Toronto brought a motion seeking to confirm the unappealed portions of Official Plan Amendment No. 499 (Golden Mile Secondary Plan), approve proposed modifications, and adjourn remaining site-specific appeals.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontested land use planning evidence that the modifications represent good planning and are consistent with provincial policies.

The Tribunal approved the modifications, confirmed the unappealed portions, and granted the requested adjournments on consent of the parties.

The City of Pickering brought a motion requesting partial approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 38 (OPA 38), which facilitates redevelopment and intensification along the Kingston Road Corridor.

Several site-specific appeals had been filed against OPA 38.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the unappealed portions of OPA 38 are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and conform to the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan.

The Tribunal granted the motion and approved OPA 38 in part, noting that this partial approval would not prejudice the remaining site-specific appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicants against the City of Toronto's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a 29-storey residential building.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day video hearing to commence on April 28, 2025, and issued a Procedural Order to govern the proceedings.