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Burlington developer seeks to adjourn OMB hearing on Martha Street condo
(Burlington Post, Michael Gregory, Mar 14 2016)

In a surprising turn of events, Adi Development Group has asked that its Ontario Municipal Board hearing for a 26-storey condo downtown be adjourned until at least the fall after acquiring a neighbouring property late last week.

The request was made by the developer's solicitor at the opening day of the hearing at city hall today.

"We do not make this adjournment request lightly," said Adi's solicitor Denise Baker during the proceedings.

"Allowing for the adjournment will allow my client the opportunity to work with the city to potentially avoid a contested hearing altogether, or at the least result in a reduction of the number of issues..."

Burlington city council is meeting tomorrow to decide whether it agrees with the request concerning the property at the corner of Martha Street and Lakeshore Road.

Adi is seeking amendments to Burlington’s Official Plan and zoning by-law to build the mixed-used tower known as Nautique Lakefront Residences at 374 Martha St.

On Friday, the developer closed a deal to buy neighbouring 380 Martha St., which is approximately .086 acres.

Quinto M. Annibale, a solicitor retained by the city, said it would be outside the OMB’s jurisdiction, in accordance with the Planning Act, to proceed with a hearing given the change in scope.


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