In 2003, a citizen bought a land which the City was selling for unpaid taxes. He later realized that this land had numerous zoning restrictions as well as public utility easements on it. \u00a0For more than ten years, he tried to find ways which would allow him to develop this land, but to no avail.\u00a0 He finally asked for our intervention.<\/p>\n
From the start, we informed the citizen that we would not question the sale of this land, ten+ years before: \u00a0our Bylaw provides that we cannot investigate situations that have been known to plaintiffs, for more than one year. \u00a0We focused, therefore, on the search of solutions and on obtaining clear answers to the plaintiff\u2019s questions.<\/p>\n
Our investigation confirmed the facts reported by the plaintiff. \u00a0The many regulatory restrictions and constraints linked to easements encumbering this lot do prevent any development project.<\/p>\n
Following our discussions, the City accepted to buy back the land for the 2003 price of purchase, plus interests and certain fees.\u00a0 We found this to be a reasonable approach.<\/p>\n
The citizen, however, is not satisfied with this offer.\u00a0 He responded with counter-offers which we find unreasonable. \u00a0In light of this situation, we put an end to our intervention. \u00a0Discussions would still be under way between the citizen and Ville de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In 2003, a citizen bought a land which the City was selling for unpaid taxes. He later realized that this land had numerous zoning restrictions as well as public utility easements on it. \u00a0For more than ten years, he tried … Continue reading