G. Stewart

The claimants seek compensation for injurious affection arising from the township's alleged failure to properly construct, maintain, and operate a drainage system.

A case management conference was held to review and approve a revised procedural order and set new hearing dates.

The Tribunal directed the claimants to submit a finalized procedural order and scheduled a five-day video hearing for May 2026, noting the parties' interest in potential mediation.

This was the first Case Management Conference for appeals against an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development in South Huron.

The Tribunal granted participant status to several adjacent residents, noted the withdrawal of one appellant's appeal, scheduled a 10-day merits hearing for May 2023, and approved the Procedural Order to govern the proceedings.

The appellant appealed a rezoning and consents for three new residential lots.

On the morning of the first day of the hearing, the self-represented appellant emailed the Tribunal stating he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was en route to the hospital.

The appellant did not appear for the first three days of the scheduled hearing, nor did a representative appear on his behalf.

The Tribunal adjourned the hearing and directed that the new hearing date be peremptory on the appellant.