Lisa Grbinicek

The applicants sought to construct a secondary dwelling on a lot in the Niagara Escarpment Rural Area.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission conditionally approved the development permit, which was appealed by several parties.

Prior to the hearing, the applicants requested an adjournment to allow them to apply for an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

The Hearing Officer granted the adjournment, finding it appropriate and an efficient use of resources, and scheduled a subsequent telephone conference call.

The applicant applied for a development permit to construct a single dwelling, driveway, septic system, and connection to an existing well.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission conditionally approved the application.

The appellants appealed the decision, raising concerns about the well and vegetation.

Following discussions, the applicant agreed to drill a new well, decommission the existing well, and relocate the hydro service.

The appellants subsequently withdrew their appeals.

The Hearing Officers dismissed the appeals and confirmed the Commission's decision.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding appeals of a Niagara Escarpment Commission decision to conditionally approve a development permit for a secondary dwelling.

The parties agreed on a timeframe for scheduling the hearing and requested a continuation of the pre-hearing conference to discuss possible resolution of issues.

The Hearing Officer scheduled the hearing, document disclosure dates, and a continuation of the pre-hearing conference.