OLT 2022

At a Case Management Conference for an appeal against the municipality's approval of an Official Plan Amendment, the Tribunal granted party status to the applicant on consent.

The Tribunal also scheduled a video hearing for the applicant's motion to dismiss the appeal without a hearing.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a residential development.

The Tribunal previously allowed the appeal in principle, withholding its final order pending the execution of a Section 37 Agreement.

Having been advised that the agreement was executed to the City's satisfaction, the Tribunal issued its final order approving the zoning by-law amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order allowing the appeals by the applicant regarding a proposed 10-storey residential building with retail at-grade at 1861 O'Connor Drive in Toronto.

The Tribunal ordered amendments to the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit the development, subject to a Section 37 agreement requiring a $500,000 cash contribution for local community benefits.

The final order on the site plan appeal remains withheld.

The claimant brought a motion regarding the City's alleged failure to disclose documents over which it claimed litigation, settlement, or solicitor-client privilege in its Affidavit of Documents.

The Tribunal found that litigation was reasonably contemplated by December 2015, but the City had not fully met its onus to show all subsequent documents were prepared for the dominant purpose of litigation.

The Tribunal ordered the City to provide a fresh Schedule B and produce documents predating the March 2020 Statement of Claim, subject to redactions for legal advice and settlement positions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued its final order approving an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development at 169 The Donway West in Toronto.

The Tribunal had previously withheld its final order pending the satisfaction of certain conditions.

Upon confirmation from the City Solicitor that the conditions were met, the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and approved the amendments.

The appellants appealed a Director's Order issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding the deposit and removal of waste at a property in St. Thomas.

At a Case Management Conference, the parties advised that they were close to a settlement and expected to agree on a stay order for most of the action items.

The Tribunal directed the parties to file a draft stay order by July 22, 2022, and scheduled a further Case Management Conference for August 31, 2022.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building.

Following previous hearings where the Tribunal allowed the appeals in principle subject to conditions, the parties advised that all conditions, including a section 37 agreement, had been satisfied.

The Tribunal issued its final order approving the amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws.

The applicants 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 residential development.

The Ontario Land Tribunal previously allowed the appeals in principle, withholding the final order until conditions were satisfied.

Upon being advised that the conditions were met, the Tribunal issued the final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit the proposed development.

The applicants sought minor variances to construct a new two-storey dwelling, which were granted by the Committee of Adjustment.

Several individuals appealed the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Prior to the hearing, the remaining appellants and the applicants reached a settlement.

On consent, the Tribunal converted the oral hearing to a written hearing to allow the parties to finalize and submit their settlement materials.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued an order allowing an appeal under subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act regarding a property at 555 The West Mall in Toronto.

The Tribunal approved site-specific zoning by-law amendments to permit the development of a 24-storey rental apartment building, following a previous decision that the amendments were in a final form satisfactory to the City.

The order includes provisions for a Section 37 agreement securing community benefits, including a $550,000 cash contribution and the retention of existing rental units.

The Tribunal issued a final order amending the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit a 19-storey mixed-use building at 193-197 McCaul Street.

The Tribunal had previously allowed the applicant's appeal in part and withheld its final order pending confirmation that certain conditions were satisfied.

Having received written confirmation from the City Solicitor and the neighbouring landowner that the conditions were met and the final form of the by-law was satisfactory, the Tribunal issued the final order.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to pass a zoning by-law amendment to facilitate a 43-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

Based on uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms with the Growth Plan and the City's Official Plan, and represents good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part and the zoning by-law amendment was approved.

Dufferin Mall Holdings Inc. appealed the City of Toronto's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed-use development at 900 Dufferin Street.

The Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the amendments in principle.

The final order was withheld pending the fulfillment of conditions to the satisfaction of the City.

The Tribunal issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate the development of four mixed-use buildings ranging from 14 to 39 storeys, a new park, and affordable housing units.

The applicants appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development.

The former Ontario Municipal Board had allowed the appeal in principle in 2012, withholding its final order until a Section 37 Agreement was executed and registered.

The City Solicitor having confirmed the agreement's registration, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued its final order approving the Zoning By-law Amendment.

The Appellants appealed the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's refusal to grant permission for development.

At a second Case Management Conference, the parties narrowed the issues list to five issues.

The Tribunal directed the parties to file a Procedural Order and Issues List, and scheduled a three-day video hearing.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the development of two towers on top of the heritage-designated Dominion Public Building at 1 Front Street West.

Following a settlement hearing, the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part and withheld its final order until conditions were met.

The Tribunal issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit the development, subject to holding provisions and Section 37 community benefits.

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 mixed-use building at 2370 Finch Avenue West.

Following a settlement hearing, the Ontario Land Tribunal allowed the appeals in part but withheld its final order until the final forms of the amendments and a Section 37 agreement were finalized.

Having received the finalized documents on consent of the parties, the Tribunal issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

The applicant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.

The Tribunal previously allowed the appeals in part and withheld its final order pending the fulfillment of certain conditions.

The parties advised the Tribunal that the conditions were satisfied, including arrangements for a Section 37 Agreement and Holding Provisions.

The Tribunal issued its final order amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a final order allowing an appeal in part and amending the City of Toronto's Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit a 39-storey mixed-use building.

The Tribunal had previously issued an interim decision approving the proposed amendment in principle, withholding its final order pending the satisfaction of conditions.

Having received confirmation that the conditions were fulfilled, the Tribunal issued the final order.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment, site plan approval, and demolition of a heritage building to permit the redevelopment of four 3-storey townhouse units.

Following a previous decision approving the amendments in principle, the Tribunal issued a final order amending the applicable zoning by-laws after being advised that the City's conditions had been met.