Max Reedijik

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the appellant railway company against the municipality's approval of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a mixed-use development.

The Tribunal deferred a request for party status by a neighbouring landowner, directing them to file a written motion.

The Tribunal also approved a draft Procedural Order and scheduled a seven-day video hearing.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision within the statutory timeframe.

The proposed development includes eight mixed-use buildings ranging from 6 to 60 storeys, containing 3,000 residential units and commercial space.

At the Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party status to several adjacent property owners and businesses, and participant status to local ratepayers and property owners.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled for September 18, 2024.