Town to Defend Opposition of Tim Horton’s Drive-Through in Caledon East at Ontario Land Tribunal

CALEDON, ON (November 19, 2024) – Starting November 25, the Town of Caledon will be at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) to defend the Town’s opposition of a development application for a Tim Horton’s drive-through and other commercial buildings at 16054, 16060 and 16068 Airport Road in downtown Caledon East.

The development application from Ganni Properties to amend the Town’s Official Plan, zoning by-law and site plan for this use was reviewed by the Town’s Planning staff. The application was denied because the development would create traffic and site access issues, and it required the demolition of two significant heritage properties which have since received formal designations.

In addition, there were issues related to pedestrian and vehicle circulation and safety, noise, landscaping, and compatibility of the proposed design with the existing built form and heritage character of the village that remain unresolved.

“Caledon Council, staff and residents have stood together on this issue since 2020. The proposed location simply isn’t suitable for a commercial drive-thru,” said Mayor Annette Groves.  

“Caledon East sees more than 70 trucks pass through every hour, and both pedestrian and vehicle safety are mounting concerns within the village,” said Ward 3 Councillor Doug Maskell. “A busy drive-through will create more congestion and risk because of access issues and increased traffic volumes.”

The development applicant has appealed the Town’s decision to oppose the original application, as well as the Town’s by-laws that were enacted in June 2024 that protected 16054 and 16060 Airport Road because of cultural heritage interests under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The OLT hears and decides appeals to the Ontario Planning Act/Provincial Planning Statement, Aggregate Resources Act, Heritage Act, Municipal Act, Development Charges Act and Expropriations Act. These include, but are not limited to appeals of official plans, zoning by-laws and subdivision plans.

This appeal will be heard at the OLT from Nov. 25 – Dec. 6, 2024. There is no set time for a decision following the hearing. Public information on the history of the application is available here.

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