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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-20-068 - 312 Foest Creek DriveREPORT TO: Planning and Strategic InitiativesCommittee DATE OF MEETING: June 22, 2020 SUBMITTED BY: Della Ross,InterimDirector of Planning PREPARED BY: Eric Schneider, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward4 DATE OF REPORT:April 8, 2020 REPORT NO.: DSD-20-068 SUBJECT: Demolition Control Application DC20/005/F/ES 312 Forest Creek Drive Hallman Construction LTD. RECOMMENTATION: That Demolition Control Application DC20/005/F/ESrequesting permission to demolish a single detached dwellinglocated at 312ForestCreek Drivebe approved. Location Map: 312 Forest Creek Drive BACKGROUND: TheDevelopmentServices Departmenthas received an applicationrequesting the demolition of asingle detached dwelling,municipally addressed as 312Forest Creek Drive.The subject propertyis splitzoned Residential ThreeZone(R-3)and Hazard Land Zone (P-3)in the Zoning By-law85-1andsplit designated Low Rise Residentialand Natural HeritageConservationin the Official Plan.The applicant isproposing to demolishthesingle detached dwellingto allow for future construction of a single detached dwelling. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 10 - 1 REPORT: Staff advise that theowners/applicantof the subject propertiesare proposing to demolish the single detached dwellingto allow forfuturereplacement of a single detached dwelling onthe subject property.The property owners/applicant have indicated that the current dwelling is incompatible with the approved grading for the area and they wishto remove it to sell as a vacant lot. Staffdonot have concerns with the demolition of the residential unitas it is a remnant parcel of land from the Gubler and Tilt Plans of Subdivision that have built up around it. The existing homeis incompatible with the approved grading in the area, which has been raisedsignificantly higher toaccommodatethe surrounding subdivision..Thelandownerdoes not wish to build on the lot themselves anddoes not want to encumber a purchaser with the removal of the dwelling. The lot has legal frontage onto a public road and has access to full services. Since there will be a loss ofa residential unitwithoutimmediate plans to replace it by the current landowner (building permit), Demolition Control Policy. Figure 1:View of the existing single detached dwelling at 312 Forest Creek Drive Heritage Planning: Heritage staff hasno objectionto the proposed demolition. Building Division: TheBuilding Division has no objections to the demolition.Ademolition permit will be required. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 10 - 2 Planning Analysis: Staff advisethat the ownerisproposing to demolish asingle detached dwellingon the subject propertyto allow for future redevelopment of the site.Staff is bringing this application before Council becausethe owner does not intend on redeveloping thelot and would like to sell asa vacant lot.Staff is comfortable that this lot will be developed with another residential unitafter the vacant lot is sold,and therefore will not actually result in the loss of a dwelling unit.Staff have taken all internal agency comments (seeAppendi concerns with the proposed demolition. Figure 2:View of grading change between subdivision and existing dwelling ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supportsthe achievement of the cs strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No new or additional capital budget requests are expected with this recommendation. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: A neighbourhood circulation was notmadeas part of this application. However, allproperty owners within 30 metres of the subject propertieswill receive notice of the demolition control application for information purposesimmediately followingCouncilapproval. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 10 - 3 REVIEWED BY: DellaRoss, Interim Director of Planning ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman -General Manager, Development Services List of Attachments: Existing BuildingsLocationPlan Internal AgencyComments *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 10 - 4 CITY OF 0 KITCHENER m E i t dw u tc v U GUBLER TILT/GUBLER RESIDENCE SUBDIVISION UqwvjE m 0 p q q F 0228-114- Land Development Division 00228-114 MS12.1 10 - 5 CƩƚƒʹ Victoria Grohn <Victoria.Grohn@kitchener.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Monday, March 30, 2020 9:32 AM ƚʹ Eric Schneider {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ RE: Demolition Control- DC20/005/F/ES- 312 Forest Creek Drive Hi Eric, m back to working from home. No heritage concerns. Victoria Victoria Grohn Heritage Planner | Planning Division | City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7839 | TTY 1-866-969-9994 |victoria.grohn@kitchener.ca CƩƚƒʹ Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:49 PM ƚʹ Victoria Grohn <Victoria.Grohn@kitchener.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Demolition Control- DC20/005/F/ES- 312 Forest Creek Drive Hi Victoria, the applicant is proposing to demolish this home to sell as a vacant lot for redevelopment of another single detached home. Any Heritage concerns? Thanks, Eric Schneider, B.E.S. Planner | Planning Division | City of Kitchener (519)741-2200 ext 7843 | TTY 1-866-969-9994 | eric.schneider@kitchener.ca 10 - 6 BUILDING DIVISION City of Kitchener th 200 King St. West, 5 floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Date:April 7, 2020 To:Eric Schneider From:Trevor Oakley Cc: Subject:312 FOREST CREEK DR - Demolition Control Application The following is a brief summary of the general conditions of the building. Property Features: Single storey house, approximately 3,000 SF, with basement. Double bay attached garage at basement level, single detached garage as well. Property is serviced with hydro only. No water, storm, sanitary, or gas at this time. There is a septic system in the rear yard (2007 permit) Well head in front yard beside driveway is not yet capped or decommissioned. House Description: Single family dwelling, addition in rear yard (2007 permit) Poured concrete foundation with wood frame construction. Exterior Conditions: Exterior wood/metal siding, soffit, and fascia in good condition. Some areas damaged by minor demolition Roof is in good condition. Flashing and sealing appear intact. Rear ground level deck has been removed. Concrete foundation appears intact with no observed cracks. Some spalled parging. Windows dated 1988, appear double glazed and in good condition. Interior Conditions: Unable to enter building, however, observations of exterior revealed the following: Pipes for oil tank filling observed, may be oil fired furnace Minimum 3 electric air conditioning units on exterior serving various spaces Chimney in middle of house appears intact. Has 2 flues, maybe 2 fireplaces. Overall Observations: The house appears to be about 50 years old and is generally in good condition. The well needs to be decommissioned and the existing septic system will have to be investigated or decommissioned prior to any new development. Overall condition: Good It is understood that the house in the current condition does not meet the needs of the owner. We understand that the owner’s intention is to demolish the existing house and incorporate the lands into the surrounding subdivision. The Building Division has no objections to the demolition of this home. Please note that a demolition permit will be required, please contact 519-741-2433 for more information. Respectfully, Trevor Oakley, CET, CBCO, Municipal Building Official II 1 10 - 7