HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-003 - Naming of a Private Street, Block 1, 58M-632, Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. Fusion HomesREPORT 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.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All costs associated with the registration of the reference plan, advertising of the intent to
name the street and street signage and/or any agreements deemed necessary by the City
Solicitor to implement the street naming are to be entirely borne by the applicant.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Should staff’s recommendation be approved, notice of the intention to pass a private street
naming by-law would be advertised in The Record. This communication corresponds to the
“inform” theme of the Community Engagement Strategy.
REVIEWED BY:Della Ross, Interim Director of Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager (Development Services)
Attachments:
Appendix A – Site Plan – Block 1, 58M-632
Appendix B – Applicant Request/City and Agency Comments
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