Hello everyone, We'd like to update you on our appeal from last August against Branthaven's proposal to build 59 townhomes in the 2170 Postmaster Drive vacant land. Branthaven's lawyers have filed a case before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) to amend Oakville Zoning by-laws so they can pack 54 townhomes in the 1.17hectare area that should have 34 residences maximum as per Oakville by-laws. We have made a second appeal to Council and Ward 4 Councilors this morning to represent the interest of residents and object to Branthaven's amendments at the upcoming OLT hearing on December 13.
After everyone on Council including the Mayor strongly opposed Branthaven's outrageous proposal last year, it is unbelievable that almost the same project (they went from 59 to 54 residences) could be sanctioned quietly and through the back door in one fell stroke by the OLT. If anyone has access to pro bono legal advice to help us with legal forms to represent the neighbourhood at the hearing please contact <joanpinto06@gmail.com>.
Is this a tried-and-tested method to circumvent Oakville's Zoning by-laws? Are Council, the Mayor, builders, and the Ontario Land Tribunal all hand-in-gloves? The Liveable Oakville Plan has rules and zoning by-laws for all residents. So why should the builder be allowed to cut corners, crowd, and crush a mature, predominantly low-density community by such proposals that flout the rules and ignore Oakville’s original zoning strategy? As can be seen below, the major zoning amendments Branthaven is requesting the Tribunal to pass aren’t insignificant and should not be allowed: ( Refer to the image)
We welcome your support and feedback. If you'd like to represent yourself or a group at the hearing you must register with the OLT 10days in advance.
Best Regards,