Z. Al-waadh

This decision arises from a second Case Management Conference regarding appeals of the City of Vaughan's failure to make decisions on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for a proposed residential development.

The Tribunal granted participant status to several individuals and entities without objection from the parties.

The parties advised the Tribunal of an ongoing settlement proposal that City Council has accepted.

The Tribunal scheduled a five-day hearing on the merits and approved the Procedural Order and Issues List to govern the hearing.

The Ontario Land Tribunal held a first Case Management Conference regarding appeals by United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. against the City of Vaughan's approval of an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments for a high-rise mixed-use development.

The appeals raised concerns about noise, vibration, and traffic impacts on the adjacent UPS facility.

Canadian National Railway Company requested party status due to the development's proximity to its MacMillan Rail Yard.

The Tribunal granted CN party status, directing that it must shelter under the issues raised by UPS.

A second CMC and a 13-day merit hearing were scheduled.

The applicant appealed the City of Vaughan Committee of Adjustment's denial of a minor variance application to facilitate a one-storey industrial addition and recognize the existing size and location of a banquet hall.

The City did not oppose the development.

Based on uncontested expert planning evidence, the Ontario Land Tribunal found that the variances met the four tests under s. 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The appeal was allowed and the variances were authorized.