Jasmine Chung

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on their Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a 38-storey residential building.

Following mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised 37-storey proposal that includes 19 replacement rental townhouse units and a parkland dedication.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending satisfaction of conditions.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding outstanding appeals of the City of Guelph's Official Plan Amendment No. 48.

The Tribunal approved a settlement between Loblaws Properties Limited and the City, modifying urban design policies to provide flexibility for building entrances and facades.

The Tribunal found the modifications represented good planning and were consistent with provincial policies.

A procedural order was also issued for the remaining appeal by Abode Varsity Living Inc. concerning purpose-built student housing policies.