M. Lakatos-Heyward

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control application, and the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of a Minor Variance application.

The applications sought to increase the maximum gross floor area to permit additional dwelling units.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal noted ongoing discussions between the parties and directed them to provide a status update within six months.

No Procedural Order was issued.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment and site plan application to permit a 20-storey building that retains a heritage church building.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Tribunal granted party and participant status to several local residents and corporations.

Due to an outstanding heritage matter and ongoing discussions, the Tribunal scheduled a second Case Management Conference for December 15, 2023.

The applicant appealed the City of Burlington's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal featuring 18-storey and 9-storey buildings with 555 residential units and a public park.

The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and Halton Region Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification within a Major Transit Station Area.

The appeals were allowed in part, with the final order withheld pending finalization of the planning instruments and technical reports.