Justine Reyes

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of five buildings ranging from 6 to 49 storeys, a new public park, and new public streets.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part on an interim basis, withholding its final order until various conditions are met.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Eastside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. against the City of Markham's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a proposed mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted party status to three entities and participant status to one entity on consent.

A Procedural Order was approved, and a 14-day merit hearing was scheduled for February 2025, with a further Case Management Conference scheduled for October 2024 to allow for potential mediation.

The appellant appealed the Town of Fort Erie's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a commercial refuelling station for transport trucks.

Prior to the merit hearing, the parties reached a settlement on a revised proposal.

Based on uncontradicted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal optimized the use of existing land and infrastructure and was consistent with provincial and regional policies.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

The appellants appealed the failure of the Town of Erin and the County of Wellington to make decisions on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision to permit a mixed-use community.

Following a settlement agreement regarding the remaining deferred lands, the Tribunal reviewed uncontested expert planning evidence.

The Tribunal found the proposal consistent with provincial policies and good planning principles, allowed the appeals in part, and approved the planning instruments subject to conditions.

The City of Vaughan brought motions for settlement approval regarding several appeals of its new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Transition By-law.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the proposed site-specific amendments to the by-laws were consistent with provincial policies and represented good planning.

The Tribunal approved the settlements, allowed the appeals in part to implement the site-specific exceptions, and deemed the by-laws in force for certain lands where appeals had been withdrawn.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Pickering's Official Plan Amendment No. 46, which implements changes related to Bill 109.

The Tribunal reviewed a draft Procedural Order and Issues List submitted on consent, requested minor amendments including adding a party, and scheduled a two-day merit hearing for January 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by the applicant regarding a proposed development consisting of two 45-storey residential towers and one 35-storey residential tower in the City of Toronto.

The order sets out the schedule of events, issues list, and order of evidence for a 10-day video hearing scheduled to commence on November 12, 2024.

Minto (Mimico) Inc. brought a motion for directions to the Ontario Land Tribunal, seeking a determination that its site plan applications submitted to the City of Toronto on April 27, 2023, were complete.

The City argued the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction because Minto had not attended a mandatory pre-application consultation (PAC) required by a municipal by-law.

The Tribunal found it had jurisdiction under the City of Toronto Act, holding that a municipal PAC by-law cannot override the statutory scheme for determining complete applications or delay the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

The Tribunal ordered that Minto's applications were complete as of April 27, 2023.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's non-decision regarding Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval applications for a proposed residential development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised 31-storey building containing 273 residential units and 71 retirement residences.

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

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in principle and withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of specified conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the Town's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application.

The amendment sought to permit a commercial refueling station.

The Tribunal scheduled an 8-day video hearing to commence on March 25, 2024, and directed the appellant to submit a final draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The City of Vaughan and Promenade Limited Partnership brought motions for the approval of nine settlements regarding appeals of the City's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 and Transition By-law 039-2022.

The settlements proposed site-specific amendments to recognize previous zoning approvals and facilitate mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed amendments had regard for matters of provincial interest under section 2 of the Planning Act, were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformed to the Growth Plan, the York Region Official Plan, and the Vaughan Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the proposed zoning by-law amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Lafarge Canada Inc. against a zoning by-law amendment approved by the Town of Collingwood.

The amendment facilitates a residential subdivision on lands adjacent to the appellant's concrete plant.

The Tribunal granted party status to the Simcoe County District School Board on consent.

As the parties were optimistic about reaching a settlement, the Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference to either review a settlement or establish a procedural order and issues list.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Pickering's Official Plan Amendment No. 46.

The Tribunal granted party status to PTC Ownership LP on consent.

The parties indicated an openness to mediation and settlement discussions.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for December 6, 2023, and the parties were directed to submit a draft Procedural Order prior to that date.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on its applications for an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments to permit a 49-storey residential building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to neighbouring property owners on consent.

The parties indicated an intention to engage in settlement discussions, and a second Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Berkeley Carlyle (Junction) Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment due to the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision.

The applicant submitted a revised proposal increasing building heights in response to Official Plan Amendment No. 537.

The parties requested a third CMC to allow the City to complete its review process and determine if a settlement can be reached.

The Tribunal scheduled the third CMC for October 25, 2023.

Multiple appeals were filed against the municipality's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Transition By-law.

The parties reached settlements to resolve one city-wide appeal and three site-specific appeals.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed amendments to the by-laws have regard for matters of provincial interest, are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to the Growth Plan and applicable Official Plans, and represent good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and amended the zoning by-law accordingly.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval within the statutory timeframes.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal addressed procedural matters, noted there were no requests for party or participant status, and directed the parties to continue discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for January 12, 2024, and a 10-day merit hearing commencing November 12, 2024.

This was the second Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the Township of King's Rural Countryside Zoning By-law No. 2022-053.

The Tribunal held certain party status requests in abeyance, approved the scoping of several appeals, and established a Procedural Order and Issues List for two phased hearings.

The Tribunal also scheduled a motion for the Township to seek approval of the un-appealed portions of the by-law and inverted a previous consolidation of a site-specific appeal.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential and commercial development in Toronto.

The parties agreed on a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, with a minor wording dispute resolved during the conference.

The Tribunal approved the final Procedural Order and scheduled a 15-day video hearing to commence in October 2024.

The Township of King brought an unopposed motion seeking partial approval of its new Rural Countryside Zoning By-law No. 2022-053, specifically the un-appealed portions, pursuant to section 34(31) of the Planning Act.

The motion also sought to scope three specific appeals to apply only to certain lands.

Relying on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the un-appealed portions of the by-law were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conformed to applicable provincial and regional plans.

The Tribunal granted the motion, scoping the specified appeals and deeming the un-appealed portions of the by-law to have come into force on the day it was passed.