This time, it was a hall of justice. The OMB supported a city official plan instead of giving power to big sprawl developers."After weighing all the facts and the arguments of opposing counsel, I find that the
Avonwood do not conform either to the planning policies set out in the 1993 Official Plan
or with the progression or evolution of these policies in OPA 10 and that these policies
represent good planning. Furthermore, it is my view that Avonwood’s proposals are
neither in the public interest nor represent good planning.
The Board therefore dismisses Avonwood’s appeals against the decision of City
Council refusing its applications for amendments to the 1993 Official Plan and to Zoning
By-law 201-2000. The Board also dismisses the Avonwood appeal (other than the part
of the Tanurb appeal referred to below) against the decision of Council to adopt OPA
10, and approves OPA 10 as modified in accordance with the 2008 and 2009
modifications as shown in Exhibit 183 (Attachment “1”)."
Colin Hefferon
Excerpt from OMB decision
Sometimes you just have to keep fighting the 'good fight' and hope that justice is more than an word.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of those that were involved. The 'good fight' lasted more than a decade...that takes stamina and will...and, as we proved 'where there is a will...there is a way'.
I'm sure there will be another battle to fight on a different front...but for now...the people won!