Ken Hare

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's conditional approval of a development permit for a two-storey dwelling and sewage system.

The appellant argued the development was incompatible with the character of the Minor Urban Centre and that the sewage system was improperly located near a key hydrologic feature.

The Hearing Officers accepted the expert planning evidence that the development maintained the area's character and met growth objectives.

They also found the drainage area was not a key hydrologic feature and the Commission reasonably exercised its discretion regarding the sewage system setback.

The appeal was dismissed and the Commission's decision confirmed.

The appellant appealed the Niagara Escarpment Commission's approval of a development permit.

During a pre-hearing conference, the Hearing Officers found that the appellant failed to comply with previous procedural orders requiring him to refine his issues list and confirm the retention of expert witnesses.

The Tribunal warned the appellant of the potential consequences of non-compliance, including dismissal of the appeal, and imposed a final deadline for the appellant to identify his expert witnesses and the specific issues they would address at the merits hearing.

The appellant appealed the approval of a development permit for a single dwelling on the Niagara Escarpment.

At a pre-hearing conference, the Hearing Officers reviewed the appellant's preliminary issues list.

The Hearing Officers struck several issues related to the Commission's internal processes, standards, and notification procedures, finding the NEHO lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate them.

The appellant was directed to refine the remaining issues and confirm the retention of a technical consultant for the merits hearing.

The appellant appealed the approval of a development permit application for the construction of a single dwelling.

A pre-hearing conference was held to identify parties and provide procedural directions.

The Hearing Officer granted participant status to two entities and scheduled a second pre-hearing conference to facilitate discussions to narrow the issues in dispute.