J. Alati

A second Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 28-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted Future Delight Investment Ltd.'s request to withdraw as a Party.

The Tribunal also approved the finalized Procedural Order and scheduled a 10-day video hearing on the merits.

The moving party brought a motion to consolidate its appeal regarding an official plan amendment with its other appeals concerning zoning by-law and subdivision applications.

The responding party opposed the motion.

The Tribunal found that the notice of motion was served only seven days before the hearing, in contravention of the mandatory 15-day requirement under Rule 10.5 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

As the supporting affidavit provided no reason for the short service, the Tribunal declined to abridge the time and dismissed the motion.

The applicant appealed the Township of King Committee of Adjustment's refusal of applications for minor variances and consent to sever a vacant corner lot to create two residential lots.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals, finding that the proposed infill development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan, and meets the four tests for a minor variance under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal preferred the applicant's expert planning evidence, concluding that the proposed lots and dwellings are compatible with the character of the established neighbourhood.

This was a third Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Sarah Properties Limited from the Township of Amaranth's refusal and failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The applications seek to permit a residential development serviced by a communal wastewater system.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit an Issues List and a Draft Procedural Order before scheduling a 10-day hearing and a final Case Management Conference.

The appellant appealed a Zoning By-law Amendment passed by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville that included a 6.0 metre Maximum Front Yard Setback for a proposed seniors-oriented mixed-use development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement to remove the setback requirement.

Based on uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the modified Zoning By-law Amendment consistent with provincial policies and good land use planning.

The appeal was allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal conducted a Case Management Conference regarding numerous appeals of the City of Vaughan's Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 001-2021 and Transitional By-law No. 039-2022.

The Tribunal granted party status to several entities, consolidated the proceedings for both by-laws, and set deadlines for filing comments.

Additionally, the Tribunal approved a settlement regarding the property at 4603 and 4611 Highway 7, amending the zoning by-law to correct site-specific development standards based on uncontested planning evidence.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

The Tribunal received updates on topic-specific and site-specific appeals, noting ongoing settlement discussions and the impact of a new parking by-law.

The Tribunal scheduled a one-day settlement hearing for the University of Toronto appeal and a further Case Management Conference to address the status of the draft By-law.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Brampton's Official Plan Amendment No. 2006-105 and Orlando Corporation's appeals concerning the City's failure to approve its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The City indicated its intent to bring a motion to modify the Official Plan Amendment, and Orlando Corporation announced a proposed settlement of its zoning appeal, subject to the City's motion.

The Tribunal set a schedule for the filing of motion and settlement materials and scheduled a telephone conference hearing to consider both matters.