Ontario Land Tribunal
Tribunal ontarien de l’aménagement du territoire
ISSUE DATE: October 01, 2024
CASE NO(S).: OLT-24-000529
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 22(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
Applicant and Appellant: Adriana Ortino
Subject: Request to amend the Official Plan – Failure to adopt the requested amendment
Description: To permit development of a two-storey single-family dwelling with an integral garage
Reference Number: 23 126569 WET 07 OZ
Property Address: 12 Hillside Road
Municipality/UT: Toronto
OLT Case No.: OLT-24-000529
OLT Lead Case No.: OLT-24-000529
OLT Case Name: Adriana Ortino v. Toronto (City)
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
Applicant and Appellant: Adriana Ortino
Subject: Application to amend the Zoning By-law – Refusal or neglect to make a decision
Description: To permit development of a two-storey single-family dwelling with an integral garage
Reference Number: 23 126569 WET 07 OZ
Property Address: 12 Hillside Road
Municipality/UT: Toronto
OLT Case No.: OLT-24-000530
OLT Lead Case No.: OLT-24-000529
Heard: September 19, 2024 by Video Hearing
APPEARANCES:
| Parties | Counsel |
|---|---|
| Adriana Ortino (“Appellant”) | R. Cheeseman S. Fleming |
| City of Toronto (“City”) | L. Pinder |
| Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (“TRCA”) | T. Duncan |
MEMORANDUM OF ORAL DECISION DELIVERED BY A. SAUVE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AND ORDER OF THE TRIBUNAL
1This is the first Case Management Conference (“CMC”) of this matter. The Appellant brought an application to the City for permission to develop a two-storey single-family dwelling. The subject land has been identified to be of natural heritage significance in the City’s Official Plan and is located within the TRCA and the Ravines and Natural Features Protection By-law boundaries.
2The Tribunal marked the Affidavit of Service of Darlene Hornsby as Exhibit 1.
3The TRCA sought Party status, which was granted without objection. The Tribunal granted the Humber Summit Residents’ Association (“HSRA”), an incorporated entity, Participant status without objection. The HSRA represents neighbours of this proposed development.
4The Parties were made aware of Tribunal led mediation and will contact the Case Coordinator if they wish to pursue that avenue.
5A draft Procedural Order (“PO”) was submitted to the Tribunal prior to the CMC. However, with the addition of another Party, the Parties sought to re-submit a draft PO once they have had an opportunity to confer with each other. A revised draft PO has been submitted and is approved to govern the upcoming hearing. The draft PO is attached as Attachment 1 to this Decision.
6The Parties believe a 15-day hearing will be necessary. The Parties believe that the hearing will hear from about 13 witnesses. The Parties will attempt to scope the issues list and will contact the Tribunal if some of the dates can be released.
7The Tribunal was able to secure a 15-day hearing commencing Monday, July 28, 2025 – Monday, August 18, 2025 (the Tribunal is not sitting Monday, August 4, 2025) at 10 a.m. by Video Hearing.
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11Individuals are directed to connect to the event on the assigned date at the correct time. It is the responsibility of the persons participating in the event to ensure that they are properly connected at the correct time. Questions prior to the event may be directed to the Tribunal’s Case Coordinator.
12THE TRIBUNAL ORDERS THAT:
(a) a hearing shall commence on Monday July 28, 2025, by Video Hearing; and
(b) the Procedural Order appended as Attachment 1 shall govern the conduct of this proceeding.
“A. Sauve”
A. SAUVE MEMBER
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