Matthew W. Rutledge

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications to permit a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of seven townhouse units in two blocks.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence and City Council's endorsement, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with provincial policies and in conformity with applicable official plans.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The Tribunal held a settlement hearing regarding appeals to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010, specifically the Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, along with related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plans of Subdivision.

Based on uncontested expert planning and engineering evidence, the Tribunal approved modifications to the Secondary Plan's parking and holding symbol policies, finding they support transit-oriented development and conform with provincial and regional policies.

The Tribunal also approved the site-specific zoning and subdivision appeals in principle, subject to conditions, to facilitate high-density, mixed-use developments along the Steeles Avenue corridor.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 119.

The Tribunal issued an amending decision to correct typographical errors in the appearances section and schedule of a previous decision.

During the CMC, the Tribunal granted non-appellant party status to Fairview LP, set procedural dates for the City's anticipated Motion for Partial Approval, and converted a scheduled 10-day hearing for Phase 1C (Aggregates) into a one-day written hearing to consider a settlement.

The Tribunal also directed the City to initiate the mediation assessment process for unresolved policies.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and related amendments.

The Tribunal granted party status to a non-appellant, set procedural dates for the City's anticipated Motion for Partial Approval, and converted a scheduled 10-day hearing for Phase 1C (Aggregates) into a one-day written hearing following a settlement between the parties.

The Tribunal also directed the City to initiate the mediation assessment process for remaining unapproved policies.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding a claim for compensation by 1255870 Ontario Limited against Metrolinx for the expropriation of lands in Toronto.

The parties indicated they participated in a mediation assessment and anticipate mediation in early 2024.

The Tribunal directed the parties to provide updates on the mediation outcome and provided case management directives.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by Stop Petersburg Sand Pit Inc. against the Township of Wilmot's approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a gravel pit operation.

The Tribunal granted Party status to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

The Parties advised that a related Aggregate Resources Act licence application is nearing completion and will likely be referred to the Tribunal.

The Tribunal ordered that a second Case Management Conference be scheduled once the referral is confirmed, and directed the Applicant to provide monthly status updates.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding a claim for land compensation and disturbance damages by 1255870 Ontario Limited against Metrolinx under the Expropriations Act.

The Tribunal scheduled a ten-day video hearing and approved the parties' draft Procedural Order.

A correction notice was subsequently issued to amend the video hearing access link.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding a claim for land compensation by 1255870 Ontario Limited against Metrolinx under the Expropriations Act.

The Tribunal scheduled a ten-day hearing on the merits for November 2024 and approved the draft Procedural Order submitted by the parties.

A second Case Management Conference was also scheduled to consider updates on mediation and settlement efforts.

A Case Management Conference was held regarding appeals of the City of Burlington's New Official Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 119.

The City provided a status update on its efforts to bring the Official Plan into conformity with Regional Official Plan Amendments 48 and 49 and Provincial Bill 23.

The Tribunal scheduled a further CMC for November 2023, dispensed with the existing Phasing Plan, and cancelled the Phase 1B Natural Heritage hearing to allow parties to focus on settlements and uncontested portions of the Official Plan.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicants from the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment application for the Centrepoint Mall property.

The Tribunal granted party status to several neighbouring landowners and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and participant status to a local resident.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for January 22, 2024, to address procedural matters and a potential consolidation with a related appeal.

The City of Kawartha Lakes brought a motion for partial approval of Phase 4 appeals concerning Official Plan Amendments 13 and 16, which implement the Lindsay Secondary Plan.

The parties reached a settlement on the proposed policy and mapping modifications.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the modifications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and represent good planning.

To avoid potential policy conflicts between the new Secondary Plan and the existing Town of Lindsay Official Plan, the Tribunal ordered that its final approval be withheld until the Minister formally repeals the existing plan.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by 1306497 Ontario Inc. concerning the City of Vaughan's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and neglect to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment.

The amendments seek to permit a transit-oriented development including residential towers, amenity, retail, and office space at 88 Steeles Avenue West.

The order sets out the organization of the hearing, requirements before the hearing, the list of parties and participants, the issues list, and the order of evidence.

The City of Vaughan passed a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law and a subsequent Transition By-law, which were subject to numerous appeals.

At a case management conference, the Tribunal considered and approved several site-specific settlements on consent, amending the by-laws accordingly based on uncontested expert planning evidence.

The Tribunal also dismissed one appeal on consent for failing to meet statutory requirements, transferred another appeal to be consolidated with a related proceeding, and scheduled a written motion for a city-wide appeal settlement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 1306497 Ontario Inc. for a proposed transit-oriented development in the City of Vaughan.

The Tribunal granted party status to eleven requesters and participant status to one ratepayers association without objection.

The Tribunal directed the applicant to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List for submission by July 11, 2023, and scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits for April 2024.

The Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by multiple developers against the City of Kitchener's Parkland Conveyance By-law No. 2022-101.

The Tribunal granted party status to two additional entities on consent.

The City requested the establishment of a Common Interest Class under Rule 8.4, which was opposed by the appellants and denied by the Tribunal as premature.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled, and parties were directed to exchange their particularized issues for a draft Procedural Order.

Metrolinx sought to expropriate portions of common elements from three condominium corporations to facilitate the construction of a new SmartTrack/GO Train station.

The condominium owners requested a Hearing of Necessity under the Expropriations Act and sought an adjournment, arguing they received insufficient information about changes from full takings to easements.

The Tribunal denied the adjournment, finding Metrolinx met its statutory disclosure obligations.

On the merits, the Tribunal accepted expert engineering evidence that the takings were required for the station's construction and maintenance.

The Tribunal concluded the proposed fee simple takings and easements were fair, sound, and reasonably necessary to achieve Metrolinx's transit expansion objectives.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to receive updates on the outstanding appeals to the City of Toronto's 2013 comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

The Tribunal reviewed the status of topic-specific and site-specific appeals, noting settlements, withdrawals, and ongoing discussions.

The Tribunal scheduled the next video hearing for June 20, 2023, and directed parties to notify the City's counsel prior to proceedings to maintain an accurate appearances list.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 44-storey mixed-use building within the statutory timeframe.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent property owner, 1501786 Ontario Limited, who raised concerns regarding height, massing, and setbacks.

The applicant advised that the application was being revised and resubmitted to the City.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled.