Jason Parks

The appellant filed appeals concerning the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframes regarding applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to facilitate a 22-storey purpose-built residential apartment building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties advised they were in active settlement discussions.

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

The appellants appealed the Municipality of Meaford's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a five-storey residential condominium.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the applicable Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending submission of the final planning instruments.