Mark Piel

The applicant 399Y Corporation brought a motion to consolidate its appeals regarding a proposed 75-storey mixed-use building with the appeals of 415 Yonge Holding Ltd. regarding a proposed 42-storey addition, both located within the same block.

The City of Toronto opposed the consolidation, citing prejudice due to the need for Council direction and the lack of a community consultation meeting for the 399Y appeal.

The Tribunal granted the motion to consolidate, finding that dealing with the combined context through a block planning lens would ensure the efficient and effective use of the Tribunal's time and that of the parties, and maintained the scheduled hearing dates.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 13-storey hotel.

At the first Case Management Conference, the parties indicated good prospects for settlement but required time for the City to obtain instructions.

The Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for March 2023, which may be converted to a settlement hearing, and directed the parties to file a draft Procedural Order and Issues List beforehand.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals for a zoning by-law amendment and an official plan amendment to permit a 42-storey addition on an existing building.

The Tribunal ordered the consolidation of the two appeals.

Additionally, the Tribunal directed the City of Toronto to provide its comments on the revised application and a draft Issues List by specified dates to facilitate the preparation of a Procedural Order for the upcoming merits hearing.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development.

The Tribunal granted party status to an abutting property owner on consent.

As the parties were engaged in settlement discussions, a second Case Management Conference was scheduled.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding 46 appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment No. 536, which relates to development within the area of influence of rail facilities.

The Tribunal granted party status to seven entities, noted the withdrawal of two appeals in favour of party status, and established a procedural timeline for the submission of consolidated and site-specific issues lists.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for December 1, 2022.

The Tribunal held a fifth Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the City of Toronto's refusal to amend a zoning by-law to permit a 42-storey addition. 399Y Corporation was granted party status on consent.

The Tribunal scheduled further Case Management Conferences and a 10-day hearing on the merits, while the parties continue mediation and a block plan study.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 59-storey mixed-use development at 625 Church Street.

Following mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised 56-storey tower that retains the existing heritage building façade within the podium and introduces a new privately-owned publicly accessible space.

Based on uncontested planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal represents good planning, is consistent with provincial policies, and conforms to the municipal official plan.

The Tribunal approved the development in principle, withholding its final order pending the execution of Section 37 and Heritage Easement agreements.

The appellant sought approval for revisions to a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for a mixed-use redevelopment on a former industrial site.

The revisions included adding an additional floor to proposed stacked townhouses, increasing the total unit count and gross floor area.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the modifications were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, and were appropriate in land use planning terms.

The appeals were allowed as revised, subject to the execution of a Section 37 agreement and provisions for barrier-free units.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 59-storey mixed-use development.

At a Case Management Conference, the parties advised they were working toward a settlement and requested a settlement hearing date.

The Tribunal scheduled a one-day video settlement hearing for June 20, 2022.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 59-storey mixed-use development.

The parties submitted a request to approve a revised Procedural Order on consent.

The Tribunal approved the revised Procedural Order to govern the procedures leading up to the eight-day hearing scheduled to commence on March 30, 2022.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, and site plan approval to permit a 164-unit townhouse development.

The parties reached a settlement proposal which was endorsed by City Council.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan and Official Plan, and represented good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part to approve the instruments in principle, with final orders withheld pending the satisfaction of conditions.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's enactment of zoning by-law amendments permitting a mixed-use development at 540-544 King Street West.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the revised proposal and settlement are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represent good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part to amend the zoning by-laws in accordance with the settlement.

At a Case Management Conference for an appeal of a zoning by-law amendment application, the parties advised that a settlement in principle had been reached.

The Tribunal considered the draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal struck an issue regarding a right-of-way from the Issues List, finding that easements and rights-of-way are matters of private law outside the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

The Tribunal approved the Procedural Order and scheduled a four-day hearing and a further Case Management Conference.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a mixed-use development at 2400-2444 Yonge Street.

Following mediation, the parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal featuring 27-storey and 21-storey residential towers, a commercial podium incorporating heritage facades, and a new public park.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good land use planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the planning instruments in principle, and withheld its final order pending the satisfaction of conditions imposed by City Council.

At a case management hearing for an appeal against the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for a 59-storey mixed-use building, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party status to the Bay Cloverhill Community Association Inc. The Tribunal directed the parties to collaborate and submit a draft procedural order and issues list by October 25, 2021.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Yonge Park Plaza Inc. for official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and site plan approval for a mixed-use development at 4050 Yonge Street.

The Tribunal granted participant status to two residents' associations, directed the appellant to clarify the site plan appeal regarding lands not owned by the appellant, and scheduled a 15-day hearing on the merits for May 2022.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding an appeal by the applicant from the respondent's refusal to amend the zoning by-laws for a proposed 42-storey addition.

The applicant requested additional time to review potential modifications to the proposal.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for November 26, 2021.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building at the corner of Wellesley Street East and Church Street.

The Tribunal evaluated the proposal against the existing and planned context, including the Church Street Village Character Area and the Wellesley Wood Character Area.

While the Tribunal found the shadow impacts acceptable and the tower design mitigating, it ultimately concluded that the proposed height and massing were excessive and incompatible with the low-rise character of Church Street.

The appeals were dismissed and the requested amendments were not approved.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's refusal to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit a 36-storey mixed-use building at the corner of Wellesley Street East and Church Street.

The site straddles two Character Areas with different planned contexts.

The applicant argued the tower's location and design mitigated impacts and fit the tall building context of Wellesley Street.

The City opposed the development, arguing the height and massing were excessive, did not respect the low-rise character of Church Street, and would cause unacceptable shadow impacts on a nearby park and damage mature trees.

The Tribunal found the shadow impacts acceptable but agreed with the City that the proposed 36-storey height and massing did not fit the existing and planned context of the area, particularly its proximity to the low-rise Church Street Village.

The appeals were dismissed.

The Conservation Review Board issued a procedural order following pre-hearing conferences regarding an objection to a Notice of Intention to Designate the property at 64 Wellesley Street East in Toronto.

The order sets out the conduct of the hearing, document exchange deadlines, and directions for providing photographs in lieu of a site visit due to the provincial emergency.