Matthew Pascuzzo

The appellant appealed the municipality's refusal of a zoning by-law amendment and a vacant land condominium application for a 24-lot residential development.

On the second day of the scheduled 15-day merit hearing, the parties requested an adjournment to enter into formal Tribunal-led mediation.

The Tribunal granted the request and adjourned the appeals sine die.

The appellant brought a motion for directions seeking document disclosure from the respondent municipality and an adjournment of the scheduled merit hearing regarding appeals of a zoning by-law amendment and plan of subdivision refusal.

The Tribunal found that the appellant would be prejudiced without the disclosure of reports to Council and agency comments, and that an adjournment was necessary to allow time for production and review.

The motion was granted in part, ordering partial disclosure and rescheduling the merit hearing.

At a Case Management Conference regarding appeals from the municipality's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, the Tribunal directed the parties to submit an updated draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

A 14-day video hearing was scheduled to commence in April 2025.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals from the Municipality of Shuniah's refusal to approve a zoning by-law amendment and a plan of subdivision.

The Tribunal granted party status to the City of Thunder Bay due to potential impacts on the City's water supply.

The parties were directed to finalize a draft Procedural Order and Issues List, and a second Case Management Conference was scheduled.