Mark Flowers

The applicant brought a motion to dismiss two appeals against the approval of an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment to permit a 662-unit subdivision on a former golf course.

The Tribunal dismissed the appeal by Hatem Abou El-Nile, finding that his concerns regarding mental health impacts from the loss of green space did not constitute recognized land use planning grounds.

However, the Tribunal denied the motion to dismiss the appeal by Friends to Keep Vaughan Green, finding that their appeal raised genuine, legitimate, and authentic land use planning issues worthy of adjudication, supported by expert evidence.

At a Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party status to the Wellington Place Neighbourhood Association on consent for an Official Plan Amendment appeal.

The Tribunal also allowed a motion on consent to hear an Ontario Heritage Act demolition appeal together with the related zoning, official plan, and fee appeals.

A revised Procedural Order and Issues List were approved to govern the upcoming ten-day hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Brampton's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 206-210 (Heritage Heights Secondary Plan).

The parties agreed to collaborate on policy wording and continue drafting the Procedural Order and Issues List, with a focus on resolving issues related to the GTA West Corridor.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference for July 6, 2023, and directed the parties to submit a revised draft Procedural Order by June 22, 2023.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make a decision on zoning by-law amendment and site plan applications for a 25-storey development.

The Tribunal issued a revised Procedural Order on consent, setting the hearing dates, issues list, and procedural deadlines.

At a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, the Tribunal addressed several procedural matters.

The Tribunal directed that a motion is required to consolidate a newly filed Ontario Heritage Act appeal.

The Tribunal granted a party substitution for the appellant, directed the Official Plan Amendment appeal to be heard with the current appeals, and granted full party status to the Wellington Place Neighbourhood Association.

Additionally, the Tribunal struck an issue from the draft Issues List regarding the refund of the OPA application fee, finding that it fettered the Tribunal's statutory discretion under section 69(4) of the Planning Act.

The Ontario Land Tribunal convened a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Oxford Properties Group and others against the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 294 and its failure to make a decision on a site-specific Official Plan Amendment.

The parties presented a finalized Procedural Order and Issues List, which the Tribunal approved to govern the upcoming ten-day hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals from the City of Brantford's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a proposed 16-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal granted party status to Canadian National Railway Company on consent.

The Tribunal directed the parties to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List and scheduled a 9-day video hearing.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 615 (Yonge Street North Secondary Plan).

The Tribunal granted party status to the City of Vaughan and several corporate entities, and participant status to two others.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for April 14, 2023, with directions for the parties to prepare a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 469 (Sherway Area Secondary Plan).

The Tribunal substituted CF Sherway Tru Rec Inc. as a party, finalized the Procedural Order and Issues List for the upcoming seven-week hearing, and scheduled a three-day motion to address the scope of Cadillac Fairview's appeal and a potential consolidation with another appeal.

The appellant appealed the passing of Official Plan Amendment No. 27 by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Following a request for review of an earlier settlement decision under section 23 of the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, the Tribunal rescinded the original order.

The parties subsequently reached a new settlement modifying policies related to the Western Gateway lands.

The Tribunal found the proposed modifications, which guide future development and intensification while addressing an existing hydro corridor, represent good planning and are consistent with provincial policies.

The appeal was allowed in part to approve the modified Official Plan Amendment.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant from the City's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision.

The parties advised that a settlement was imminent but required additional time to resolve one outstanding issue and allow for City Council meetings.

The Tribunal scheduled a third Case Management Conference for February 27, 2023, directing the parties to either present a settlement or provide a draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference and issued a procedural order regarding multiple appeals related to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, the 2010 Vaughan Official Plan, and various site-specific development applications.

The Tribunal granted an adjournment of the Phase 3 hearing on consent to allow parties to finalize settlements, scheduled a further Case Management Conference for the remaining Official Plan appeals, and approved an altered hearing plan for the Solmar Inc. and Eastwood Holdings Corp. appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals related to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, the 2010 Vaughan Official Plan, and various site-specific development applications.

The Tribunal granted an adjournment of the Phase 3 hearing on consent to allow parties to finalize settlements and refine remaining issues.

The Tribunal also scheduled a further Case Management Conference for the remaining Vaughan Official Plan appeals and approved an altered hearing plan for the Solmar Inc. and Eastwood Holdings Corp. appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference and hearing regarding multiple appeals of the City of Vaughan's Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendments, and Plans of Subdivision.

The Tribunal granted an adjournment of the Phase 3 hearing for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan appeals to allow parties to finalize settlements.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for the remaining 2010 Vaughan Official Plan appeals.

The Tribunal also approved an altered hearing plan for the Solmar Inc. and Eastwood Holdings Corp. appeals, scheduling a potential Phase 2 hearing depending on the outcome of Phase 1.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals related to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, the Vaughan Official Plan, and various site-specific development applications.

The Tribunal scheduled further hearing dates, established procedural directions for the exchange of materials, and set out an altered hearing plan for specific appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference regarding multiple appeals related to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, the Vaughan Official Plan, and various site-specific zoning and subdivision applications.

The Tribunal adjourned the Phase 3 hearing on consent to allow parties to finalize settlements and scheduled a further hearing for March 2023.

Additional dates were set for the remaining Vaughan Official Plan appeals and the Solmar Inc./Eastwood Holdings Corp. appeals, with directions provided for video hearing participation.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference and hearing regarding multiple appeals related to the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, the 2010 Vaughan Official Plan, and various site-specific development applications.

The Tribunal granted an adjournment of the Phase 3 hearing for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan appeals to allow parties to finalize settlements.

The Tribunal also scheduled a further Case Management Conference for the remaining Vaughan Official Plan appeals and agreed to an altered hearing plan for the Solmar Inc. and Eastwood Holdings Corp. appeals.

This was the first Case Management Conference regarding appeals against an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 662-unit residential subdivision on the former Board of Trade Golf Course in Vaughan.

The Tribunal directed the parties to finalize a Draft Procedural Order and noted the applicant's intent to bring a motion to dismiss one of the appeals.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant from the municipality's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision.

The Tribunal consolidated the three appeals on consent and granted party status to the regional municipality.

The parties advised that a settlement in principle had been reached, and a second Case Management Conference was scheduled to either convert to a settlement hearing or set hearing dates.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Brampton's adoption of Official Plan Amendment 206-210 (Heritage Heights Secondary Plan).

The Tribunal granted non-appellant party status to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority and the Regional Municipality of Peel, and participant status to TC Energy.

The Tribunal also established a schedule for the parties to finalize a Consolidated Issues List and a draft Procedural Order, and scheduled a second Case Management Conference for March 23, 2023.