Maggie Bassani

The Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Zoning By-law No. 63-2024, which implements the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.

The City requested additional time to continue discussions with the appellants to scope issues and explore potential settlements.

The Tribunal directed the City to file a revised draft Procedural Order by December 2024, scheduled a third Case Management Conference for July 2025, and set a 10-day hearing for October 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated June 7, 2024.

The amendment corrected the overall height of the proposed 91-storey mixed-use building from 338.3 m to 328.4 m.

In all other respects, the original decision remains unchanged.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the Regional Municipality of Halton's approval of Official Plan Amendment 50.

The Town of Halton Hills was granted Party status, and the Regional Municipality of Peel was granted Participant status on consent.

The parties indicated an intention to engage in Tribunal-assisted mediation and requested a second Case Management Conference to provide a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, which the Tribunal scheduled for October 2024.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding 15 appeals from the passing of Zoning By-law No. 63-2024 by the City of Toronto, which implements the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.

The Tribunal directed the parties to collaborate on a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, setting deadlines for their submission.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for September 4, 2024, to allow time for discussions on scoping issues and potential mediation.

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to increase the permitted height of a mixed-use building from 85 to 94 storeys.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement to permit a 91-storey building.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and the City's Official Plan, noting it would provide additional housing and serve as a landmark without creating unacceptable adverse impacts.

The appeal was allowed in part and the amendments were approved in principle.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding various appeals of the City of Brampton's Official Plan Amendment for interim policies of Major Transit Station Areas.

The parties requested a second CMC to allow time to narrow the Issues List and prepare a draft Procedural Order.

The Tribunal scheduled a second CMC for May 30, 2024, to proceed by video.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 536 (OPA 536), which relates to development within the area of influence of rail facilities.

The parties reached a full uncontested settlement and requested the Tribunal approve a modified version of OPA 536.

The Tribunal found that the modifications maintain the intent to address public safety concerns arising from derailments, provide greater certainty regarding the 30-metre area of influence, and clarify requirements for rail safety mitigation reports.

The Tribunal approved the modified OPA 536, finding it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan.

A case management conference was held regarding appeals by the applicant against the city's failure to make decisions on official plan and zoning by-law amendments, as well as an appeal against a heritage designation by-law.

The parties were unable to reach a resolution regarding the consolidation of the appeals.

The Tribunal scheduled a motion hearing to address the applicant's request to consolidate the Planning Act appeals with the Ontario Heritage Act appeal, and set a timeline for the exchange of motion materials.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Cartareal Corporation N.V. due to the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 64-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status to 481 Uni Investments Inc., an adjacent property owner.

The parties indicated an interest in Tribunal-led mediation.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for September 16, 2024.

The Tribunal held Case Management Conferences for appeals regarding an Official Plan Amendment, a Zoning By-law Amendment, and a heritage designation by-law concerning a proposed 49-storey residential building in Toronto.

The parties requested that the heritage appeal remain separate from the planning appeals while they engage in settlement discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled a subsequent Case Management Conference for all appeals to take place on March 25, 2024, and directed the parties to provide a status update or a Procedural Order and Issues List prior to that date.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the City's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, as well as an appeal against a heritage designation by-law.

The Tribunal scheduled further Case Management Conferences for both matters to allow the parties to continue discussions and address potential procedural issues, including a possible Demolition Alteration Application appeal.

The appellant appealed the City of Brampton's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a property located within a Major Transit Station Area.

The parties reached a settlement proposing site-specific modifications to reflect the property's removal from the employment area and its new designation for high-rise mixed-use development.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed modifications represented good planning, were consistent with provincial policies, and conformed to municipal plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the modifications.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a 49-storey residential building.

At the second Case Management Conference, the parties discussed the impact of a potential Ontario Heritage Act appeal regarding the subject property.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference to address procedural matters and set a 15-day merit hearing for November 2024.

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 applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mixed-use redevelopment in the Golden Mile area.

The parties reached a settlement proposing four mixed-use and residential buildings, a new public park, and privately owned public spaces.

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

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment application for a mixed-use development in the Golden Mile area.

The parties reached a settlement proposing four mixed-use and residential buildings, a new public park, and a new public street, with an incentive for exclusive rental housing.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the Official Plan Amendment.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application.

The application seeks to increase the height of an under-construction mixed-use building by 9 storeys.

The Tribunal granted party status on consent to several adjacent property owners and local residents' associations.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to finalize the procedural order and issues list.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision regarding a proposed draft Plan of Subdivision for a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.

At a settlement hearing, the Tribunal reviewed the agreed-upon draft Plan of Subdivision and conditions.

Relying on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed instruments had appropriate regard for the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act, were consistent with provincial policies, and conformed to the municipal Official Plan.

The appeal was allowed and the draft Plan of Subdivision was approved subject to conditions.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to announce a decision respecting Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 19.

At the Case Management Conference, the parties advised that they are actively engaged in settlement discussions and that City Council has supported a proposed settlement with conditions.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for a settlement hearing.

The Applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Zoning By-law Amendment applications within the statutory timeframe.

Following a settlement hearing where the Tribunal approved the amendments in principle, the parties requested a status update hearing.

The Tribunal ordered the parties to submit the final draft Zoning By-law Amendments and confirm all pre-requisites are satisfied by August 5, 2022.