Sarah Kagan

The applicant appealed the City of Markham's failure to make a decision on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a high-density mixed-use development consisting of six residential towers, an elementary school, and commercial space.

A neighbouring resident raised concerns regarding shadowing and loss of privacy.

The Tribunal accepted the uncontroverted expert planning evidence that the development's design mitigates shadow and privacy impacts, and that the proposal is consistent with provincial and regional planning policies for intensification along a transit corridor.

The appeals were allowed in part, and the amendments were approved in principle.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by Sifton Properties Limited against the City of Brantford's failure to make decisions on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The Tribunal granted party and participant status to several entities and individuals, and scheduled a 12-day merit hearing to commence in July 2024.

The applicants appealed the Town of Grimsby's refusal of official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a seven-storey mixed-use development.

The parties reached a settlement agreement prior to the hearing.

Based on the uncontested expert land use planning evidence, the Tribunal found that the revised proposal was consistent with provincial policies, conformed to regional plans, and represented good planning.

The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by the applicant against the municipality's failure to decide on concurrent applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Application for a 12-storey mixed-use building.

The parties reported ongoing settlement discussions.

The Tribunal granted participant status to three individuals and scheduled a third Case Management Conference and a four-day merit hearing.

The appellant appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 29-storey rental apartment building.

The parties reached a settlement and presented uncontroverted expert planning evidence supporting the proposal.

The Tribunal found the amendment was consistent with provincial policies, conformed to the Official Plan, and represented good planning.

The appeal was allowed in part, with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment approved in principle, and final approval withheld pending the submission of the final form of the by-law.

Casey House Inc. requested to remove its Participant status and be granted Party status in an appeal regarding development applications for a 58-storey residential building.

Casey House argued that an agreement between the appellant and an adjacent developer regarding setbacks would negatively impact its own property's redevelopment potential.

The Tribunal granted the request, finding that Casey House raised genuine land use planning concerns and that its inclusion as a Party was necessary to effectively adjudicate the issues without causing substantial prejudice to the other parties.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding appeals to the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 615 (Yonge Street North Secondary Plan).

Morguard Investments Ltd. and Revenue Properties Company Ltd. brought a motion to have their Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) appeal heard together with the OPA 615 appeals.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) requested party status.

With no objections, the Tribunal granted the TCDSB non-appellant party status and ordered that the SASP appeal be heard together with the OPA 615 appeals to ensure procedural efficiency.

The Ontario Land Tribunal conducted a case management conference to address multiple appeals of the City of Vaughan's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 and Transitional By-law 039-2022.

The Tribunal heard and approved several settlement motions on consent, which corrected mapping errors and recognized site-specific exceptions for various properties.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the amendments consistent with provincial policies and good planning.

The Tribunal also issued an order under section 34(31) of the Planning Act deeming the un-appealed portions of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to be in force.

At a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the Town of Grimsby's refusal of official plan and zoning by-law amendments, the parties advised they had reached a settlement.

The Tribunal scheduled a written hearing to consider the settlement agreement and directed the parties to provide the necessary materials, including an expert affidavit and draft instruments, in advance.

The Tribunal also directed the parties to communicate with the participant, Harmony Group of Companies, regarding the settlement materials.

The applicants appealed the City of Markham's failure to make a decision on applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to facilitate a high-rise mixed-use development.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference to organize the hearing.

A 10-day video hearing was scheduled, and a Procedural Order with an Issues List was finalized and appended to the decision.

A1 Developments Inc. appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision on applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval for a mixed-use development.

At the first Case Management Conference, the Ontario Land Tribunal granted party status to an adjacent property owner and participant status to a local condominium association.

A 10-day merit hearing was scheduled for September 2024.

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

The parties reached a settlement and presented revised applications to the Tribunal.

Relying on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Tribunal found the revised applications consistent with provincial policies and local official plans.

The appeal was allowed in part on an interim basis, with final approval withheld pending the finalization of the amendments to the City's satisfaction.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding an appeal by the applicant against the respondent's failure to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application for a 29-storey building.

The Tribunal granted participant status to a local resident, directed the respondent to provide its Issues List, and scheduled a second Case Management Conference and a five-day merit hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a procedural order to govern the hearing of appeals by 1306497 Ontario Inc. concerning the City of Vaughan's failure to adopt a requested Official Plan Amendment and neglect to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment.

The amendments seek to permit a transit-oriented development including residential towers, amenity, retail, and office space at 88 Steeles Avenue West.

The order sets out the organization of the hearing, requirements before the hearing, the list of parties and participants, the issues list, and the order of evidence.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a third Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 615 (OPA 615).

The parties provided a status update and requested the scheduling of a 30-day merit hearing.

The Tribunal scheduled a fourth Case Management Conference for January 9, 2024, and a 30-day merit hearing commencing October 16, 2024.

A Procedural Order was appended to govern the proceedings.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by 1306497 Ontario Inc. for a proposed transit-oriented development in the City of Vaughan.

The Tribunal granted party status to eleven requesters and participant status to one ratepayers association without objection.

The Tribunal directed the applicant to finalize the Procedural Order and Issues List for submission by July 11, 2023, and scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits for April 2024.

The applicant appealed the Town of Georgina's failure to make a decision on a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 16-unit townhouse development.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached a settlement.

Based on uncontroverted expert planning and transportation evidence, the Tribunal found the proposed development consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and applicable Official Plans.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and approved the amendment in principle, withholding its final order pending the finalization of the site plan and the amending by-law.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 615 (Yonge Street North Secondary Plan).

The Tribunal granted party status to a new property owner, noted the withdrawal of one appeal, and scheduled a third Case Management Conference to allow the parties to finalize the draft Procedural Order and Issues List.

The Tribunal held a Case Management Conference regarding multiple appeals of the Vaughan Official Plan and related site-specific zoning and subdivision applications.

The Tribunal scheduled a Phase 3 Hearing for the Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan and approved a final Procedural Order.

A request by an adjacent landowner to join its appeals to the Phase 3 Hearing was denied due to the advanced stage of the proceedings and the need for proper notice.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals by multiple landowners against the City of Toronto's adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 560, which amends the eastern segment of the Sheppard Willowdale Commercial Area Secondary Plan.

The Tribunal approved an updated Procedural Order and Issues List, noting that the City and one appellant, SheppBonn Ltd., were still finalizing their specific issues.

The Tribunal set deadlines for the parties to resolve the outstanding issues and scheduled the hearing.