Developer of Bloor and Durie condo agrees to mediation
The developer of a proposed nine-storey condominium at Bloor West and Durie streets has agreed to mediation in advance of a Jan. 6 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (OMB).
The developer of a proposed nine-storey condominium at Bloor West and Durie streets has agreed to mediation in advance of a Jan. 6 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing (OMB).
"All parties to the OMB hearing have agreed to mediation regarding the 2265 Bloor St. W. development proposal," the Save Our Village neighbourhood advocacy group announced in an e-newsletter, Saturday, Dec. 20. "This opens the door to constructive dialogue focused on finding common ground and reaching a mutually acceptable agreement."
The OMB has appointed a mediator and the OMB hearing has been converted to a pre-hearing conference. This will be followed immediately by the OMB mediation session.
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"If we are unable to reach an acceptable agreement through this OMB mediation process, then a full OMB hearing will be scheduled at a future date," Save Our Village said.
Mediation still requires the group’s legal and planning professionals attend the sessions.
"While we are optimistic that an acceptable agreement can be reached via the OMB mediation process, there is still the possibility of a full OMB hearing to ensure our community’s input is reflected in this development," Save Our Village said. "This all requires more money."
The group is within reach of its $40,000 fundraising goal before Christmas. Following last week’s community meeting, the total has reached more than $35,000. Meanwhile, participants are still required at the OMB hearing at 655 Bay St.
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