Patricia De Sario

The appellant appealed the Town of Aurora's failure to make a decision on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision to facilitate a 30-unit single-detached residential development.

Prior to the merit hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, York Region Official Plan, and Town of Aurora Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the planning instruments to implement the settlement.

At a third Case Management Conference, the parties informed the Tribunal that a settlement had been reached regarding appeals for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision to facilitate 33 single-detached residential units.

The Tribunal ordered the vacating of the previously scheduled ten-day merit hearing, reserving one day for a settlement hearing to consider the merits of the finalized instruments and conditions.

The appellant appealed the Town of Aurora's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate a 33-unit residential development.

At the second Case Management Conference, the Tribunal considered requests for party and participant status.

The Tribunal granted party status to adjacent landowners who raised concerns about the proposed location of a road connection, finding no prejudice or delay would result.

Participant status was granted to two individuals.

A third Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties to continue settlement discussions.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by TWTH Development Inc. against the Town of Aurora's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The applications aim to facilitate 33 single-detached residential units.

The Tribunal scheduled a second CMC to allow the Town to produce an Issues List and set a 10-day hearing on the merits.

Requests for party and participant status were deferred or declined pending the second CMC.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association appealed the Town of Aurora's Community Benefits Charge By-law under section 37(17) of the Planning Act.

The parties reached a settlement to amend the by-law to align with changes introduced by the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23), specifically regarding the calculation of charges for developments involving existing buildings and affordable housing units.

Supported by uncontroverted expert evidence in land economics, the Tribunal found the proposed amendments complied with the Planning Act and allowed the appeal in part to implement the settlement.

The appellant appealed the Town's refusal of applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a townhouse development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised 30-unit development, and the Official Plan Amendment appeal was withdrawn.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan, Regional Official Plan, and Town Official Plan.

The Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan in principle, withholding its final order pending finalization of the instruments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's refusal of applications for official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and site plan approval.

The Tribunal granted participant status to three entities on consent.

A second Case Management Conference was scheduled to allow the parties to finalize the issues list and draft Procedural Order.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. and SmartCentres REIT against the Town of Aurora's failure to make a decision on zoning by-law and site plan applications.

The applications propose a redevelopment with five mid-rise buildings and townhouses.

The Tribunal granted participant status to a community group, scheduled a five-day merit hearing, and issued a Procedural Order and Issues List.

The applicant appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision refusing two of four requested minor variances to permit the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the requested variances for front yard setback, interior side yard setbacks, and driveway width met the four tests under section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized subject to conditions regarding tree preservation and compensation.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal of the Town of Aurora's refusal to grant an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a proposed residential development.

The Tribunal granted Party status to the Region of York on consent.

Due to an Interim Control By-law enacted by the Town, the parties requested and the Tribunal scheduled a 10-day hearing for 2024 and a second Case Management Conference for 2023.

The appellant appealed the Town of Aurora's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development.

The parties reached a settlement for a revised proposal consisting of three 7-storey apartment buildings with 345 units, including an affordable housing component.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised proposal is consistent with provincial policies and conforms to applicable official plans, the Tribunal approved the settlement and the requested amendments.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval for a proposed 6-storey residential building.

The Tribunal granted party status to the regional municipality and one resident, and participant status to several other area residents.

The Tribunal also scheduled a 10-day hearing and approved the Procedural Order and Issues List.

The appellant appealed the Town of Aurora's comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 6365-21, which inadvertently removed site-specific landscaping exceptions for the appellant's property.

The parties reached a settlement to add a 'notwithstanding' clause to the by-law, preserving the appellant's existing landscaping requirements.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the settlement represented good planning, allowed the appeal, and amended the by-law accordingly.

The appellant appealed the municipality's failure to make decisions on applications for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision to permit a 70-unit townhouse development on a former tannery site.

The parties reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

Based on the uncontradicted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed instruments were consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Growth Plan, Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, and applicable official plans, and represented good planning.

The appeals were allowed and the planning instruments were approved.

The applicant appealed the Town of Aurora's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan approval to permit a multi-storey residential development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement revising the proposal to two 8-storey towers with 223 units and 14 affordable rental units.

Based on the settlement and uncontroverted expert planning evidence, the Tribunal allowed the appeals in part, approving the planning instruments and granting site plan approval in principle.