J. Pitman Patterson

At a Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment for a 49-storey mixed-use development, the Ontario Land Tribunal considered requests for Party status.

The Tribunal granted Party status to three adjacent property owners—The Badminton and Racquet Club of Toronto, Allenby Gardens Home Corp., and Gerenby Investments Limited—finding they had direct interests in the appeal and their involvement would assist the Tribunal.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The applicants appealed the City of Brampton's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement that resolved concerns regarding land use compatibility with a nearby poultry processing facility and the preservation of a heritage farmhouse.

The Tribunal approved the settlement, finding that the proposed development, with an agreed 150-metre separation distance and warning clauses, represents good planning, is in the public interest, and satisfies all legislative requirements.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of London's new secondary plan for the Masonville Area.

On consent of the parties, the Tribunal granted the City's motion for an order under s. 17(27) of the Planning Act confirming that the unappealed portions of the secondary plan came into effect on November 26, 2021.

The Tribunal also scheduled a seven-day video hearing for the appeals to commence in June 2023.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's non-decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 35-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted party status to three adjacent property owners and the Toronto District School Board.

The Tribunal also directed the parties to finalize a Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled dates for a status hearing and a 20-day hearing on the merits.