Jennifer Park

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use community with five residential and mixed-use buildings.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement in principle.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The Tribunal approved the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle and withheld its final order pending the satisfaction of several conditions, while adjourning the Plan of Subdivision and fee protest appeals sine die.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Mattamy (Eglinton) Limited against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a proposed Plan of Subdivision.

The Tribunal granted party status to Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited, IPEX Inc., and Metro Ontario Real Estate Limited, noting they satisfied the legislative tests and were already parties to related Official Plan and Zoning By-law appeals.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for October 3, 2023.

The appellant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 24-storey residential building.

Prior to the merits hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed development represents good planning, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan and City Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed on an interim basis, with final approval withheld pending the satisfaction of several conditions, including the finalization of the draft instruments and the provision of functional servicing reports.

The Tribunal held a case management conference and settlement hearing regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231).

The Tribunal scheduled future hearing dates and deadlines for various site-specific appeals in Phase 6G.

Additionally, the Tribunal heard a motion by the City to settle appeals brought by Amexon Realty Inc. concerning lands at 701-703 Evans Avenue.

Based on uncontested land use planning evidence, the Tribunal approved modifications to OPA 231 and OPA 469 to redesignate the lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas, permitting residential and sensitive uses on a portion of the site while prioritizing office commercial uses and securing affordable housing.

The Amexon appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The Tribunal held a case management conference and settlement hearing regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231).

The Tribunal scheduled future hearing dates and deadlines for various site-specific appeals.

Additionally, the Tribunal heard and approved a settlement motion regarding the appeals by Amexon Realty Inc. for lands at 701-703 Evans Avenue.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal approved modifications to OPA 231 and OPA 469 to redesignate the lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas, permitting residential uses on a portion of the site while prioritizing office commercial uses.

The Appellants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a mixed-use building at 200 University Avenue.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted participant status to a neighbouring resident and scheduled a second Case Management Conference for August 2, 2023, to finalize the procedural order and issues list, and to address a pending heritage designation.

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision within the statutory timeframes.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted Party status to a neighbouring developer, limited to issues of servicing and infrastructure, and granted Participant status to a local resident.

The Tribunal declined to schedule a hearing date, finding it premature without a finalized Procedural Order and Issues List, and instead scheduled a further Case Management Conference and set deadlines for the parties to confer and submit draft procedural documents.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario against the City of Brampton's decision to grant a zoning by-law amendment for a mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted Party status on consent to the Canadian National Railway Company and Metrolinx.

A 10-day hearing was scheduled for February 2024, and a Procedural Order was approved to govern the proceeding.

The applicant appealed the City of Markham's refusal of applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a multi-tower mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement proposing three towers with 940 residential units, including 20 affordable housing units, and parkland conveyances.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement consistent with provincial policies and local official plans.

The appeal was allowed in part, and the planning instruments were approved in principle, subject to the satisfaction of prerequisite conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 355 Adelaide Nominee Inc. against the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval applications for a 48-storey mixed-use building.

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

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to address remaining procedural matters, including a deferred participant status request and the potential consolidation of the appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Auto Complex Ltd. against the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for a proposed high-density mixed-use development at 7200 Yonge Street.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities and scheduled a further Case Management Conference and a 14-day hearing for 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The Tribunal directed the parties to provide specific land use planning policy references in their Issues List and declined to create a common interest class for parties with similar issues.

A 15-day video hearing was scheduled for October 2023, and the parties were ordered to submit a revised draft Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a proposed residential development.

The Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent business and participant status to a local tenant.

The Tribunal approved the draft Procedural Order and Issues List, scheduled a 10-day hearing, and ordered the site plan appeal to be held in abeyance pending the resolution of the zoning appeal.

Multiple appeals were filed regarding the Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan (YSCSP) and related site-specific zoning and subdivision applications in the City of Vaughan.

Following extensive study and settlements among the parties, the Tribunal approved modifications to the YSCSP that facilitate a transition from low-density, automobile-oriented commercial uses to a high-density, transit-supportive, mixed-use community.

The approved plan directs the tallest buildings to the Yonge-Steeles intersection, incorporates new street networks, and requires substantial linear parkland.

The Tribunal found the modified YSCSP consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan.

Two specific policies regarding parking and holding provisions, along with site-specific zoning and subdivision appeals, were deferred to a subsequent hearing phase.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 36-storey residential tower.

The parties reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed development consistent with provincial policies and municipal guidelines.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the amendments in principle, and withheld its final order pending the fulfillment of several conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 24-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted party status to the school board, a neighbourhood alliance, and two adjacent property owners, and participant status to several local residents.

The Tribunal also approved the Procedural Order and scheduled a 15-day merits hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 7080 Yonge Limited against the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.

The applications seek to permit a mixed-use high-rise development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to one individual and party status to nine entities on consent.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the Procedural Order, Issues List, and set a hearing date.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to finalize the procedural order for an appeal concerning Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan applications for a mixed-use residential development.

The Tribunal directed the parties to remove issues related to planning instruments that were not in force.

The finalized procedural order was appended to the decision.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding appeals of Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan applications for a mixed-use residential development in Markham.

The Tribunal granted party status to the York Region District School Board on consent.

The Tribunal also granted a motion to modify the subject applications to include both the West and East Parcels and a three-tower concept development proposal, finding the modifications maintained the essential nature of the original applications.

Procedural directions were given and a hearing date was set.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a technical error in its previous order regarding a minor variance and site plan appeal.

The amendment clarified that the $52,000 cash contribution to the City of Toronto must be made prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval or further building permits, and that the amount shall be indexed upwardly.