T. A. Richardson

The appellants appealed the Region of Niagara's decision to approve, with modifications, the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan Amendment No. 147 (OPA 147), which addresses the conversion of Employment Lands.

At a Case Management Conference, the Tribunal considered and granted several requests for party and participant status.

The Tribunal directed the parties to collaborate on a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a second Case Management Conference to coincide with a related zoning by-law appeal.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals by the applicants against the Town's refusal of a consent application to create two new lots.

The Tribunal granted party status to the purchaser of the subject site and transferred the appeals to him.

Participant status was granted to several individuals and organizations.

The Tribunal also scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits and directed the parties to submit a Draft Procedural Order.