Jason Davidson

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 558, which revises housing affordability definitions.

The Tribunal granted Non-Appellant Party status to the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association and ACORN Canada, and Participant status to Walied Khogali Ali.

The Tribunal also set deadlines for scoping site-specific issues, updating the Procedural Order, and scheduled a third Case Management Conference for January 20, 2023.

The Tribunal convened a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of Official Plan Amendment No. 379.

The City of Toronto and appellant 1709492 Ontario Limited agreed to extend the deadline for the appellant to submit a complete site-specific application to May 31, 2023.

The Tribunal ordered the extension on consent, with the condition that if the application is not submitted by the deadline, the appeal will be dismissed without further notice.

The applicant brought a motion to dismiss the appellant's appeal of a zoning by-law amendment without a hearing.

The appellant, a self-represented marine engineer, raised concerns about soil stability and groundwater, but indicated he would not call any expert witnesses.

The Tribunal found the appeal had no reasonable prospect of success as the appellant was not qualified to give expert opinion evidence on these matters, which had already been reviewed and accepted by City engineers.

The Tribunal also found the appeal vexatious and lacking an apparent land use planning ground, as building safety is governed by the Building Code.

The motion was granted and the appeal dismissed.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by DVP Hotel Development LP against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 175 Wynford Drive.

The parties requested mediation, and a final Procedural Order was submitted and approved.

The Tribunal scheduled a 10-day video hearing to commence on April 24, 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order amending the Procedural Order for an appeal concerning a proposed three-building, 1210-unit mixed-use development at 1325-1365 The Queensway in Toronto.

The amended Procedural Order governs the required procedures leading up to and including the 10-day hearing scheduled to commence on April 10, 2023, by videoconference.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the proceedings for an appeal regarding a zoning by-law amendment application for a 644-unit mixed-use development in the City of Toronto.

The order sets out the hearing dates, issues list, and procedural deadlines for the exchange of evidence and witness statements.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant under s. 34(11) of the Planning Act due to the municipality's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application.

The amendment is sought to permit a two-building, 644-unit mixed-use development.

The Tribunal scheduled a 10-day video hearing and directed the parties to submit a revised Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a residential redevelopment.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to the Eglinton Park Residents' Association, with the option to assign it to a newly forming coalition once incorporated.

The Tribunal also scheduled a 10-day hearing on the merits and directed the parties to finalize a procedural order.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a 15-storey residential apartment building.

Following a Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Procedural Order on consent to govern the organization and conduct of the upcoming 5-day video hearing.

The Tribunal held a first case management conference regarding an appeal by Tuxedo Court GP Ltd. against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 644-unit mixed-use development.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority was granted party status without objection.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a draft Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a further case management conference.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by DVP Hotel Development LP against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for 175 Wynford Drive.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities and individuals on consent.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for September 7, 2022, and a ten-day hearing was scheduled to commence on April 24, 2023.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a residential tower development.

The parties reached a settlement on a revised proposal for 18 and 19-storey buildings connected by a 5-storey podium.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and the Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments approved in principle, subject to the satisfaction of pre-requisite conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for a mixed-use development.

The Tribunal directed the parties to submit a final Procedural Order and Issues List by August 5, 2022, and scheduled a 10-day video hearing to commence on April 10, 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by NYX Yonge LP from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 12-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to two residents' organizations and deferred two participant status requests to the next CMC.

A second CMC and a 10-day hearing were scheduled.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 15-storey residential apartment building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal scheduled a five-day video hearing for October 24, 2022, and directed the City to submit its Issues List by May 31, 2022.

At a case management conference regarding appeals of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, the Tribunal granted party status to Rex Clair Limited without objection.

The Tribunal also noted the assumption of an appeal by a successor in title and scheduled a further case management conference for April 2022 to consider the amendments.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a high-density mixed-use development at 6 Dawes Road.

Following mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of two buildings with four residential towers.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposed settlement is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending the satisfaction of various conditions by the City.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a mixed-use development.

At the third Case Management Conference, the parties advised the Tribunal that a settlement had been reached in principle.

With the consent of all parties, the Tribunal scheduled a settlement hearing for December 17, 2021, and removed a self-represented party's issues from the list following his withdrawal.

The Tribunal held a settlement hearing regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 453, which introduces policies and definitions for dwelling rooms to protect affordable housing.

The City and the University of Toronto reached a settlement, and other appellants scoped their appeals to be site-specific.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal approved OPA 453, finding it consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan, while withholding the order for specific properties subject to ongoing site-specific appeals.

Whitewall Property Corporation was also granted non-appellant party status.

The City of Toronto adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 453 (OPA 453) to introduce policies regarding dwelling rooms, affordable housing, and tenant relocation.

Several parties appealed the amendment.

Prior to the hearing, the City and the University of Toronto reached a settlement, and the remaining appellants scoped their appeals to be site-specific.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the amended OPA 453 is consistent with provincial policies and maintains the intent of the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal approved OPA 453, except for two site-specific appeals which remain ongoing.