R. Kehar

The applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a mid-rise residential development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement that included a 0.20 hectare parkland dedication, the inclusion of commercial space, and the use of holding provisions to address servicing and access.

The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the revised proposal conforms to provincial and municipal policies, represents good planning, and is in the public interest.

The appeals were allowed in part and the instruments were approved in principle.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals against the City of Hamilton's Development Charges By-law.

The Tribunal received draft Procedural Orders and Issues Lists, and was updated on scheduled mediation and settlement discussions.

A further Case Management Conference was scheduled for October 20, 2021.

The applicant appealed the Town of Oakville's refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a 7-storey hotel.

The parties reached a settlement that addressed the Town's concerns regarding site access by protecting a potential full movement access driveway through an adjacent property.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed amendments consistent with provincial policy and in conformity with regional and local official plans.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.