OLT 2022

The applicant appealed the municipality's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for a residential development in the Hamlet of Claremont.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on the uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the applicable official plans, and satisfied the criteria under the Planning Act.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, amending the zoning by-law and approving the draft plan of subdivision subject to conditions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by 1161 Kingston Road GP Inc. regarding minor variance and site plan applications for an 8-storey, 57-unit mixed-use building in the City of Toronto.

The hearing is scheduled to commence on December 12, 2022, by videoconference.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and its refusal or neglect to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property at 230 Oak Street to permit a mixed-use building.

Following a public hearing in 2019 where the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, the Tribunal issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws.

The amendments include site-specific provisions, holding provisions, and Section 37 community benefits, including cash contributions and the construction of two pedestrian bridges.

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 residential building.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement for an 11-storey residential building.

Based on uncontroverted expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement proposal consistent with provincial policies and good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments in principle, withholding its final order pending finalization of the instruments and technical reports.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order allowing appeals under subsections 22(7) and 34(11) of the Planning Act regarding a proposed development of an 11-storey mixed-use building and nine 3-storey townhomes in the City of Toronto.

The Tribunal approved the final form of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments, which included Section 37 community benefits of $900,000 towards capital facilities.

The appellant appealed a zoning by-law amendment approved by the Municipality of Kincardine that would permit a 78-unit apartment building.

Following case management conferences, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order and scheduled a four-day hearing to address issues including traffic impacts, proximity to a hospital heliport, and environmentally sensitive lands.

The Tribunal previously allowed the applicant's appeal in part regarding an infill mixed-use development, withholding its final order until certain conditions were met.

The City Solicitor having advised that the conditions were fulfilled to the City's satisfaction, the Tribunal issued its final order amending the applicable zoning by-laws.

The City of Toronto adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 486 (King Spadina Secondary Plan), which was appealed by multiple parties.

At this Case Management Conference, the Tribunal was updated on the status of a revised Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal scheduled a further Case Management Conference for October 2022 and a twelve-day merit hearing for August 2023.

The appellant appealed the Nickel District Conservation Authority's refusal to grant permission for the construction of a detached dwelling and garage.

During a telephone conference call, the Tribunal reviewed the draft Procedural Order and Issues List prepared by the appellant.

The Tribunal directed the parties to work together to refine the issues, particularly regarding flood proofing requirements, and ordered them to file a revised Procedural Order and Issues List ahead of a further case management conference.

The appellants appealed the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 450 and the failure to make a decision on zoning by-law amendment applications for properties on Laird Drive.

The parties reached a settlement regarding the zoning by-law amendments and the appeal of OPA 450.

Based on the uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the settlement proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represented good planning.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the zoning by-law amendments and modifications to OPA 450.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 21-storey and 23-storey residential tower development.

Following an earlier decision allowing the appeal in principle, the parties advised the Tribunal that all conditions, including a Section 37 Agreement, had been satisfied.

The Tribunal issued its final order amending the applicable zoning by-laws to permit the development.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order allowing an appeal in part and amending the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 29-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal had previously approved the amendment in principle, withholding the final order until conditions, including a Section 37 agreement, were satisfied.

Upon confirmation from the City that all conditions were met, the Tribunal issued the final order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order allowing an appeal in part under section 34(11) of the Planning Act, approving a Zoning By-law Amendment for a mixed-use development at 6 Dawes Road in Toronto.

The development includes four towers of 44, 46, 37, and 19 storeys.

The order finalizes the amendment to City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, incorporating site-specific provisions and securing Section 37 community benefits, including affordable housing and a cash contribution for a community recreation centre.

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 appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 32-storey mixed-use residential building.

The parties reached a settlement.

Based on the land use planning evidence provided, the Tribunal approved the amendments in principle in an interim order and, upon finalization of the by-laws and community benefits under Section 37 of the Planning Act, issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit two residential towers with ground floor commercial uses.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeal and ordered the amendment of Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, as the proposed amendment was in a final form and content satisfactory to the City.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a case management conference to organize the hearing of three related appeals concerning residential developments in the City of St. Thomas.

The Tribunal directed the finalization of the Issues List and scheduled an eight-day video hearing on the merits for May 2023.

One self-represented appellant was cautioned regarding the Tribunal's jurisdiction and advised to seek professional assistance.

The appellant appealed the City's refusal of official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications to permit a 27-storey residential apartment building.

Following an earlier interim decision approving the amendments in principle, the Tribunal received the final form of the instruments.

The Tribunal issued its final order allowing the appeal in part and amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development, subject to a Section 37 agreement securing community benefits.

The City of Barrie appealed an Amended Environmental Compliance Approval issued by the Director to Laguna Trading Ltd. for a waste disposal site.

The Director brought a motion to dismiss the appeal, arguing the City had no right of appeal under s. 139 of the Environmental Protection Act and had missed the deadline to seek leave to appeal under the Environmental Bill of Rights.

The Tribunal found that the City did not have a right of appeal under s. 139, as it was not the applicant or holder of the approval.

The Tribunal also held it lacked jurisdiction to extend the mandatory 15-day deadline for seeking leave to appeal under the Environmental Bill of Rights.

The Director's failure to consider the City's comments prior to issuing the approval did not create a right of appeal.

The motion was granted and the appeal was dismissed.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested official plan amendment and neglect to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment to permit a 9-storey mixed-use residential building.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the official plan and zoning by-law amendments in a final form satisfactory to the City.