The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has this week issued a final order dismissing the Marotta/Solmar applications for a high density subdivision on the back half of the Rand Estate. As our supporters will recall, Mr. Marotta's company Solmar applied for permission to build almost 200 houses on the historic Rand Estate. The subdivision would have been accessed through a narrow panhandle at 200 John St immediately beside the heritage-protected Rand house. Solmar appealed directly to the … [Read More...] about Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses Marotta Rand subdivision application
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Ontario Land Tribunal denies Marotta appeal of Rand subdivision decision
Readers will recall that in October of last year the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) rejected virtually in its entirety the Rand Estate subdivision application filed by the Marotta Solmar company on the basis that it did not represent good planning. The OLT gave Solmar two months to advise if he was willing to work with the Town and SORE on an acceptable plan. Solmar subsequently both challenged the OLT decision in the courts and requested a review of its own decision by the OLT Chair. The … [Read More...] about Ontario Land Tribunal denies Marotta appeal of Rand subdivision decision
When SORE met with Benny Marotta in March 2018
SORE meets with Benny Marotta in March 2018
SORE requested the opportunity to meet with developer Benny Marotta when he first presented his development proposal. He agreed to the meeting which was recorded. This is the video of the livestream of SORE’s meeting at 10:30 am, Friday, March 30, 2018, with Benny Marotta about the proposed Rand Estate development.
Building Support to Save the Rand Estate
The Rand Estate’s importance is no secret to local residents and visitors. But sadly, this site’s future is at risk. Read more