DSD-20-003 - Naming of a Private Street, Block 1, 58M-632, Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. Fusion Homes

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REPORT TO:Community & Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING:January13, 2020 SUBMITTED BY:Della Ross,Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 x7327 PREPARED BY:KatieAnderl, SeniorPlanner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7987 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT:December 9, 2019 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-003 SUBJECT:NAMING OF APRIVATE STREET BLOCK 1, 58M-632 SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP.(Fusion Homes Inc.) RECOMMENDATION: A.That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that Schlegel Urban Developments Corp (on behalf of Fusion Homes Inc.)proposes to name a private streetwithin a multiple residential development located on Block 1, 58M-632; andfurther, B.That the City’s Legal Services be directed to proceed with the required advertising, preparation and registration of the necessary By-law for the naming of “Wheat Lane”. REPORT: Fusion Homes Inc.is seeking Council approval to name a private streetwithin a multiple residential development located on Block 1, 58M-632 (John Wallace Drive). The multiple residential developmentreceived Site Plan Approval in Principle fora 54unit stacked townhouse development in September2019. The subject development will be designed to front onto the public street, however all vehicular access will befrom the named private lane. Staff anticipates that additional multiple developments on Block 2, 58M-632 and Blocks 186 and 187 on plan 58M-631 will be designed in a similar fashion and will seek street names for private lanes in the future. The applicant has indicated that names for future blocks have also been reserved for this purpose by the Region of Waterloo. Private Street Naming Request The applicant is proposing to name the private streetshown on the plan below “Wheat Lane”. The naming of the private streetswilleliminate the need for aMultiple Unit Identification Sign at the entrance to the site, and offers improvedsite navigation for emergency services, residents and visitors. The proposal has been circulated to a number of internal departments and no concerns were raised. The dwellingswill be addressed in accordance with the City’s Street Naming and Addressing Policy. The Region has approved the proposed street name. Staff are satisfied that the proposed private street nameisappropriate and support the street naming request. *** This information is availablein accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 1