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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSI Agenda - 2021-10-04Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Agenda Monday, October 4, 2021, 7:00 p. m. - 8:00 p. m. Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is open for select services. Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting electronically by accessing the meeting live -stream video at kitchener. ca/watch now. While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, members of the public are invited to submit written comments or participate electronically in the meeting by contacting delegation@kitchener.ca. Please refer to the delegations section on the agenda below for registration deadlines. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994. Chair: Councillor P. Singh Vice -Chair: Councillor S. Marsh Pages 1. Commencement 2. Consent Items The following matters are considered not to require debate and should be approved by one motion in accordance with the recommendation contained in each staff report. A majority vote is required to discuss any report listed as under this section. 2.1. DSD -2021-163 - Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES - 60 3 Trussler Road - Elev8 Properties Inc. 3. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates must register by 5:00 p.m. on October 4, 2021, in order to participate electronically. 3.1. None at this time. 4. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the proposed applications are considered, the person or public body may not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal and may not be added as a party to a hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal. 4.1. DSD -2021-165 - Official Plan Amendment 15 m 10 OPA21/006/R/TS - Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21 /009/R/TS - 61 & 65 Roy Street - The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. (Staff will provide a 5 -minute presentation on this matter) 5. Discussion Items 5.1. DSD -2021-164 -Kitchener Growth 15 m 48 Management Strategy 2021 Annual Monitoring Report (Staff will provide a 5 -minute presentation on this matter) 6. Information Items 6.1. None. 7. Adjournment Sarah Goldrup Committee Administrator Page 2 of 69 i Staff Report �T R Dbvelo n7entServicesDepartment www. kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: October 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa — Director of Planning 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 PREPARED BY: Schneider, Eric, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 7 DATE OF REPORT: September 8, 2021 REPORT NO.: DSD -21-163 SUBJECT: Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES 60 Trussler Road Elev8 Properties Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES requesting permission to demolish a single detached dwelling located at 60 Trussler Road be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The applicant is seeking Council approval to demolish a single detached dwelling located at 60 Trussler Road. • The key finding of this report is that staff support the demolition of the single detached dwelling as the applicant intends to develop the property with 5 single detached dwellings through Vacant Land Condominium 30CDM-21207 approved by PSIC on September 13, 2021. • There are no financial implications as there is no impact to the capital or operating budget. • Community engagement included the information posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council/committee meeting. All property owners within 30 metres of the subject property will receive notice of the demolition control application for information purposes immediately following Council approval. The associated Vacant Land Condominium application was circulated to property owners within 120 metres of the subject property. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The Development Services Department has received an application requesting the demolition of a single detached dwelling municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road. The subject property is zoned Residential Two Zone (R-2) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The property is designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 3 of 69 HIGHLAND WE5� r` Cyo G� Subject Property fl FORESTHEIGHTS GOFi POS �.. Waldau Woods Park Location Map — 60 Trussler Road Basel REPORT: The Applicant is proposing to demolish the single detached dwelling to allow for the future development of 5 single detached dwellings within a Vacant Land Condominium. The property owner has requested that the current dwelling be demolished in order to ready the site for the future residential development. The property is within the City's demolition control area as defined in the City's Demolition Control By-law. The demolition control provisions contained within Section 33 of the Planning Act are intended to: (a) prevent the premature loss of viable housing stock and the creation of vacant parcels of land-, (b) protect the appearance, character, and integrity of residential neighbourhoods and streetscapes where no redevelopment is planned-, (c) prevent the premature loss of municipal assessment-, (d) retain existing dwelling units until redevelopment plans have been considered and approved-, and (e) ensure that redevelopment occurs in a timely manner, where proposed. Since there will be a loss of a residential unit without immediate plans to replace it, via a building permit or site plan approval, staff are bringing this report before Council as per the City's Demolition Control Policy. Staff do not have concerns with the demolition of the residential unit as it is the intention of the property owner to redevelop the lot with new residential dwelling units. The existing dwelling must be removed to allow the site to be prepared for the future development. The Page 4 of 69 property owner has applied for site plan approval that is currently under review. The lot has legal frontage onto a public road and has access to full services. Figure 1: View of the existing single detached dwelling at 60 Trussler Road STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council / Committee meeting. All property owners within 30 metres of the subject properties will receive notice of the demolition control application for information purposes immediately following Council approval. The associated Vacant Land Condominium application was circulated to property owners within 120 metres of the subject property. Page 5 of 69 PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -2021-159 Vacant Land Condominium 30CDM-21207 • City of Kitchener's Demolition Control By-law • Zoning By-law 2019-051 • Official Plan, 2014 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman — General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A — Draft Plan of Condominium Appendix B — Building Division & Heritage Comments Page 6 of 69 DRAFT PLAN OF VACANT LAND CONDOMINIUM PART OF LOT 38, GERMAN COMPANY TRACT CITY OF KITCHENER, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO SCALE 1:300 N -DONALD STAMBLYN LORD SURVEYING r>tAs RAUCH COURT — LOT 24 LOT 25 \ ` LOT 27 LOT/ 26 R-4 "ZONING R-4 ZONING R-4 ZONING Appendix A LOT 13 / RLO 2 _!2 PART PART OF GERMAN COMPANY M-2 ZONING I TRUSSLER /NC UNIT 5 LOT II R�3 Zoh'/NG LOT 10 / R.3 ION/ryG UNIT 4 RLO 2pN/N8 LOT 38, LOT R_3 8 ION/NG LOT TRACT R_3 7 ION/NG 5 2 ` UNIT 3 a LOT R3 6 / 20N/NG W � LOT R,3 Z�/NG R-2 ZONING i LOT UNIT 2 V R`3 ION/NG 0 � U LOT R,J 3 ION/NG LOT R_3 2 ZD/✓/NG � I I UNIT 1 LOTco 1 �R 3 ZON/NG x C., 3 (ea1l9 WIDE) ROAD City of Kitchener ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (UxDER —TION 51(17) .NE P—NINC ACI, 1.-.1990) e) o. CeR/nE D PROPm,r 9DUND(n �s wRw: R ceRNRIDn,E x> PxaPosEDi swsnx0 NICNwAr CDCAnox. NANE . w,D,H: see PUN x)11 PUN No, eESs 11 ,:1D,DDD: see a) PR CDNDCN ll. RESDSNnu .> ID�Ioffs R—EN'DAE u AS owN =AL AND ANU AL EunwEs: sEc PN n) wAs1a suPP�r. NUNICIPAL sacs: uxxNowx seRHces enE, xroRo, cr,% xurviaPAE wARER. snxlrARr AND sroRN 0 R— 71— N.1 LAND USE SCHEDULE .C,A<SCE AREA. a�ee �DDN OWNER'S CERTIFICATE AND =ZD ons �J SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE n MKDONALD TAWLYN ■� LORD SURVEYING wAD� m/xuon Page 7 of 69 Attachment B From: Victoria Grohn Sent: Thursday, September 2, 202110:51 AM To: Eric Schneider; Trevor Oakley Subject: RE: Comments for Demolition Control Hi Eric, The property municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road is neither designated nor listed under the Ontario Heritage Act. As such, there are no cultural heritage planning issues or concerns with this demolition. Victoria Grohn, BES (Pronouns: she/her) Heritage Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7041 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 victoria.grohn@kitchener.ca Page 8 of 69 BUILDING DIVISION City of Kitchener 200 King St. West, 5t" floor Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Date: September 17, 2021 To: Eric Schneider From: Trevor Oakley Cc: Subject: 60 TRUSSLER RD - Demolition Control Application The following is a brief summary of the general conditions of the building. Property Features: • Single storey house, approximately 3,400 SF with single bay attached garage. • 1,000 SF garage / outbuilding in rear yard. • Property is serviced with water, sanitary, gas, and hydro, no storm at this time. There may be a decommissioned well and septic bed on the property. House Description: • Single family dwelling, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, finished basement. • Poured concrete foundation with wood frame construction, full brick exterior cladding. Exterior Conditions: • Exterior brick, windows, doors and foundation all appear in good condition • Roof is in good condition, may have inadequate insulation. • Rear covered porch is unheated but in good condition Interior Conditions: • Forced air heating throughout, newer 92% EFF Furnace. • Electric water heater, newer. • Kitchen is newer but some bathrooms are dated. • No evidence of major settling or foundation movement. • No deterioration noted on surfaces or finishes throughout house. Overall Observations: • The house appears to be about 30 years old and is generally in good condition. (Original Building Permit 1989) • Rear garage appears to be wood frame with steel cladding, gas and hydro service, fair condition. Overall condition: Good It is understood that the house in the current condition does not meet the needs of the owner and family. We understand that the owner's intention is to demolish the existing house and re -build a new multi- development dwelling on the property. 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 Page 9 of 69 i Staff Report �T R Dbvelo n7entServicesDepartment www. kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: October 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 PREPARED BY: Seyler, Tim, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: REPORT NO.: September 8, 2021 DSD -2021-165 SUBJECT: Official Plan Amendment OPA21/006/R/TS Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/009/R/TS 61 & 65 Roy Street The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA21/006/R/TS for The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. requesting the addition of Special Policy Area 10 for the lands specified and illustrated as the "Area of Amendment" on Schedule "A", be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2021-165 as Attachment "A", and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; AND, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/009/R/TS for The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc., requesting a change from Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U and Special Regulation Provision 773R, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated September 10, 2021 for the lands illustrated on "Map No. 1" attached to Report DSD -2021-165 as Attachment "B". REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to provide a professional planning recommendation on Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the properties located at 61 & 65 Roy Street. Community engagement included: o Circulation of a notice letter to owners of property within 120 metres of the subject property, o Installation of a large notice sign on the property; *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 10 of 69 o Staff received 2 neighbourhood responses and corresponded directly with the members of the public; and, o Notice of the public meeting was advertised in The Record on September 10, 2021. • This report supports the City's Housing For All strategy by aligning policies and processes to facilitate more housing through the creation of 4 additional dwelling units in total. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The owner of the properties at 61 & 65 Roy Street is proposing to add a Specific Policy Area 10 to the 1994 Official Plan and to amend the Zoning By-law to add a site specific regulation to permit multiple dwellings with up to 5 dwellings units within existing buildings. Staff is supportive of the proposed 2 additional dwelling units within each of the existing buildings, for a total of 4 new dwelling units, and the subject applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to convert the existing buildings into 2 multiple dwellings containing 5 units. BACKGROUND: The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. have made an application to the City of Kitchener for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment proposing to allow the use of each of the existing buildings to be a multiple dwelling with 5 units on each property. The subject sites are approximately 12.5 metres wide, approximately 46 metres deep and have an area of 0.06 hectares. The subject sites each contain an existing mixed-use building containing 3 residential units, and 2 commercial office units. The existing buildings are proposed to remain, and the commercial units will be renovated internally to convert to residential dwelling units. The site is located on the south (east) side of Roy Street between Queen Street North and Young Street. a 2� J ST 1yF���s SUBJECT AREA J� 2 Q LL � � O F Figure 1 — Location Map: 61 & 65 Roy Street Page 11 of 69 REPORT: The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. are proposing to convert each of the existing mixed-use buildings on the subject lands containing 3 residential units and 2 commercial office units to a multiple dwelling with 5 units. The applicant intends to renovate the vacant office units to residential units in order to provide additional housing units within the established neighbourhood. The application was received and circulated for comment in June 2021. Staff is supportive of the proposed additional units with the existing buildings and the subject applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment to allow the 5 unit multiple dwellings use on each property. Planning Analysis: Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. The PPS sets out policies to consider in order to sustain healthy, liveable and safe communities. Section 1.4.3(b)2 of the PPS promotes all types of residential intensification, including additional residential units and redevelopment. It also promotes the integration of land use planning, growth management, transit supportive development, intensification and infrastructure planning to achieve cost-effective development patterns, optimization of transit investments, and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs. With respect to efficient development, the proposed application represents an opportunity to convert an under-utilized building and site into a productive use for additional residential units. The use of the existing building within a neighbourhood with existing servicing and established transportation, trails, and transit networks aligns with the provincial policies in the PPS related to optimization of infrastructure, transit, and active transportation. The infill nature of this proposal also contributes to the standards of minimizing land consumption and servicing costs. Based on the above, staff is of the opinion that this proposal is in conformity with the PPS. A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 (Growth Plan): The Growth Plan supports a range and mix of housing options to serve all sizes, incomes, and ages of households. It also supports the achievement of complete communities that are designed to support healthy and active living and meet people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) states that municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and targets in this Plan... by identifying a diverse range and mix of housing options and densities, including additional residential units and affordable housing to meet projected needs of current and future residents. Page 12 of 69 The subject site is located within the City's delineated built up area. The proposed development represents adaptive reuse of an existing building and is an important component in the range of housing. The proposed designation and zoning will allow the site to be located within an area with existing infrastructure, roads, trails, parks, and transit networks. This type of redevelopment is critical to foster a complete community in built up areas where they are needed. Staff is of the opinion that the applications conform to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP), 2010: The subject site is located within the Urban Area in the Regional Official Plan. Regional policies require Area Municipalities to plan for a range of housing in terms of form, tenure, density and affordability to satisfy the various physical, social, economic and personal support needs of current and future residents. Furthermore, policy 2.D.1 states that in reviewing development applications, the Region and area municipalities will ensure that development occurring within the urban area is planned and developed in a manner that: • is serviced by a municipal; drinking -water system and a municipal wastewater system • contributes to the creation of complete communities with development patterns, densities and an appropriate mix of land uses that supports walking, cycling and the use of transit • respects the scale, physical character, and context of established neighbouhoods in areas where reurbanization is to occur. On April 21, 2021 Regional Council endorsed Major Transit Stations Area (MTSA) boundaries as part of the ongoing Regional Official Plan review, which include these lands. Section 2.D.6(a) & (b) states that MTSA's will be planned and developed to achieve increased densities that support and ensure the viability of existing planned rapid transit service levels, and a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercial development, wherever appropriate. Regional staff have indicated that they have no objections to the proposed applications (Attachment `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan and proposed Official Plan Amendment: The subject lands are located within a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) and are located less than 300 metres (approximately 3 blocks south) from the Young -Duke Street Bus Stop and the Kitchener City Hall LRT station. MTSA's are intended to be developed to achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercial uses. Properties within MTSAs are intended to have a built form that is pedestrian friendly and transit oriented. The subject lands are designated as Office Residential Conversion in the Civic Centre Secondary Plan. Page 13 of 69 Section 13.1.2.6 states that the designation of Office Residential Conversion aims to both preserve the existing structures in these areas and serve as a transition area between the higher intensity uses along Weber Street and Queen Street and the Low Rise Residential — Preservation designation of the interior of the neighbourhood. Permitted uses are restricted to single detached dwellings, and the conversion of existing buildings to multiple dwellings up to a maximum of three units and professional offices. Residential and office uses may be permitted to locate within the same building. Conversions will be permitted only where no major structural alterations are required to the exterior of the building. Planning staff view this area as a transitional area, with an opportunity for residential intensification within an established building, where no structural changes to the exterior of the building are proposed on the subject sites. Existing unused commercial floor area will be converted to a compatible residential use. Amendment: Site Specific Policy Area Planning staff are recommending Site Specific Policy Area 10 for the subject site to permit the use of a Multiple Dwelling with 5 units within the existing buildings. Transit Supportive Development The Official Plan states that MTSAs are a conceptual representation of the area of a ten- minute walking radius centered around the location of rapid transit station stops. The planned function of MTSAs are to provide a focus for accommodation growth through development to support existing and planned transit and rapid transit service levels; provide connectivity of various modes of transportation to the transit system; achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional, and commercial development wherever appropriate and; have streetscapes and a built form that is pedestrian -friendly and transit oriented. The Official Plan contains policies that ensure that redevelopment locates the majority of transit supportive uses within a comfortable walking distance of a transit stop. Planning staff notes that the subject site is approximately 300 metres from an LRT transit stop located on Duke Street that provides connections to the broader Waterloo Region transit system. The adaptive re -use of an existing building that is proximate to a transit corridor helps achieve this objective in the Official Plan. Housing The Official Plan supports the provision of suitable, affordable and attractive living accommodations for all residents and identifies that housing is a basic necessity and determinant of quality of life. An objective within the housing policies in the Official Plan is to encourage residential intensification and/or redevelopment, including adaptive re -use and infill opportunities to respond to changing housing needs and as a cost-effective means to reduce infrastructure and servicing costs by minimizing land consumption and making better use of existing community infrastructure. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed re -use of the existing building is a good example of residential intensification and responding to changing housing needs in an expedient manner. Page 14 of 69 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject property is zoned Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U in Zoning By-law 85-1. The R-5 zone permits multiple dwellings up to a maximum of 3 dwelling units and 164U permits the office and accessory uses only within the buildings existing on January 24, 1994. The applicant has requested an amendment in the form of adding Special Regulation Provision 77R to permit the use of a multiple dwelling containing 5 units within the existing building. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed site-specific provision to permit a "Multiple Dwelling with 5 units" is in line with policies that allow for residential intensification within existing buildings in MTSA areas. This proposal will provide an opportunity for an adaptive re -use form of redevelopment that will bolster the City's supply of housing stock. Staff is of the opinion that this proposal represents good planning. Staff recommend that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be approved as shown in Attachment "B". Department and Agency Comments: Preliminary circulation of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was undertaken on June 25, 2021 to applicable City departments and other review authorities. No concerns were identified by any commenting City department or agency. Copies of the comments are found in Attachment "D" of this report. The following reports and studies were considered as part of this proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment: • Planning Justification Report Prepared by MHBC Planning Ltd., March 2021 Heritage Considerations The properties are located within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) and designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Both properties are identified as Group `C' properties in the CCNHCD Plan. Heritage staff have reviewed the Planning Justification Report prepared by MHBC Planning, and Heritage staff agree with the conclusion that the proposed development is in conformity with the applicable policies of the CCNHCD and is not likely to result in any adverse impacts to the identified character of the neighbourhood or overall CCNHCD. Community Input and Staff Response: Staff mailed out a neighbourhood circulation letter to arrive the week of June 28, 2021 to households within 120 metres of the subject site. As a result of the circulation staff only received 2 community responses. Staff reached out to each respondent individually by telephone/email. The two respondents were satisfied with the individual discussion rather than having a neighbourhood meeting, and both respondents expressed support for the Page 15 of 69 proposal with some minor concerns about site functionality with respect to garbage pickup and grading of the properties. Staff indicated that the concerns will be dealt with at the Site Plan stage of the development, through a detailed review of the existing conditions and a review of the proposed plan by all applicable staff to ensure the property meets City standards. The applicant will be required to obtain Site Plan approval for each of the five unit multiple dwellings. Planning Conclusions: In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a multiple dwelling with 5 units within the existing building on each of the properties located at 61 & 65 Roy Street. Staff is of the opinion that the subject applications are consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conform to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and represent good planning. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications associated with this recommendation. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the committee meeting. A notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application posted to the City's website in June 2021. A notice of the public meeting was placed in the newspaper on September 10, 2021 (Attachment "C"). CONSULT — The circulation letter for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were circulated to property owners within 120 metres of the subject site on June 25, 2021. In response to the circulation, 2 responses were received by email. Both respondents were contacted by phone and email. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Zoning By-law 85-1 • Official Plan, 2014 • Regional Official Plan • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Planning Act, 1990 • Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman - General Manager, Development Services Page 16 of 69 ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Proposed Official Plan Amendment Attachment B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Attachment C — Newspaper Notice Attachment D — Department and Agency Comments Appendix E — Public Comments Page 17 of 69 AMENDMENT NO. ## TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 61 and 65 Roy Street Page 18 of 69 AMENDMENT NO. ## TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 61 and 65 Roy Street INDEX SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT SECTION 3 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT SECTION 4 THE AMENDMENT APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee of October 4, 2021 APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee — October 4, 2021 APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council — October 18, 2021 Page 19 of 69 AMENDMENT NO. TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER SECTION 1 — TITLE AND COMPONENTS This amendment shall be referred to as Amendment No. to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener. This amendment is comprised of Sections 1 to 4 inclusive and Schedule `A'. SECTION 2 — PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT The purpose of this amendment is to add a Special Policy to the Civic Centre Secondary Plan and to add a Special Policy Area to Map 9 in the 1994 Official Plan to increase the maximum permitted number of residential units to five on each of the properties, municipally known as 61 and 65 Roy Street. The amendment comprises of the following changes: • Map 9 is amended by adding Special Policy Area No. 10 to the lands municipally known as 61 and 65 Roy Street. • Adding Special Policy 13.1.3.10 to Section 13.1.13 to permit the conversion of existing buildings to a multiple dwelling with a maximum of five dwelling units: o Specific Policy 13.1.3.10 amends one policy in the Office -Residential Conversion designation: ■ Policy 13.1.2.6 is amended to permit the conversion of existing buildings to a multiple dwelling with a maximum of five dwelling units. SECTION 3 — BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT The subject lands are located at 61 and 65 Roy Street. The subject lands are designated "Office Residential Conversion" in the Civic Centre Secondary Plan, which forms part of the 1994 Official Plan. The purpose of the Office Residential Conversion designation is to "preserve the existing structures in these areas and to serve as a transition area between the higher intensity uses along Weber Street and Queen Street and the Low Rise Residential — Preservation designation of the interior of the neighbourhood". Permitted uses for lands designated as Office Residential Conversion include the conversion of existing buildings to multiple dwellings up to a maximum of three units. The subject lands are also located within a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) which is considered a primary intensification area. An Official Plan Amendment is required to add a Special Policy to permit multiple dwellings up to a maximum of five units within the existing buildings. This will allow for vacant office space within each building to be better utilized for residential use. No Page 20 of 69 changes are proposed to the building footprints and no additional floor area is proposed to be added. The proposed development will implement the planned function as set out in the Official Plan for lands within a MTSA as being a compact, dense and transit supportive, while still maintaining a low-rise form of development. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan and complies with the Regional Official Plan, as it promotes walkability, is transit - supportive, maximizes the use of existing and new infrastructure, and assists in development of this area as a compact and complete community through the repurposing of vacant office space. The additional units are proposed to be within the existing buildings. The proposed development implements the redevelopment objectives for the Major Transit Station Area as prescribed in both the current and newly adopted Official Plan and is, therefore, good planning. SECTION 4 —THE AMENDMENT 1. The Civic Centre Secondary Plan in the 1994 City of Kitchener Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: a. Part 3, Section 13.1.3 Special Policies is amended by adding Special Policy 13.1.3.10 thereto as follows: 10. Notwithstanding the Office -Residential Conversion designation and policies applied to the properties located at 61 and 65 Roy Street, the conversion of existing buildings to multiple dwellings with a maximum of five units per building shall be permitted." b. Map 9 — Civic Centre Neighbourhood Plan for Land Use is amended by adding Special Policy Area No. 10 to the lands municipally known as 61 and 65 Roy Street, as shown on the attached Schedule A. Page 21 of 69 APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee of October 4, 2021 Page 22 of 69 APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee — October 4, 2021 Page 23 of 69 APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council — October 18, 2021 Page 24 of 69 PROPOSED BY-LAW September 10, 2021 OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER (Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener— Roy Street Investment Inc. and The Windermere Apartments Inc., 61 and 65 Roy Street, Kitchener) WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 for the lands specified above; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts as follows: 1. Schedule Numbers 84 and 121 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby amended bychanging thezoning applicabletothe parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto from Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 164U and Special Regulation Provision 772R. 2. Appendix "D" to By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 772R thereto as follows: 772. Notwithstanding Section 39.2.4 of this By-law, within the lands zoned Residential Five (R-5), shown as affected by this subsection, on Schedule Numbers 84 and 121 of Appendix "A", the following special regulation applies: a) The Maximum Number of Dwelling Units in a Multiple Dwelling shall be 5 units within an existing building." 3. This By-law shall become effective only if Official Plan Amendment No. _ (61 and 65 Page 25 of 69 2021. Roy Street) comes into effect, pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this _ day of , Mayor Clerk Page 26 of 69 PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE KITCHENER ZONING BY-LAW UNDER SECTIONS 17,22 AND 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT 61 & 65 Roy Street The Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investments Inc. is requesting an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the each of the existing buildings located at 61 & 65 Roy Street to contain 5 dwelling units. In keeping with physical distancing measures recommended by Public Health due to COVID-19, an electronic public meeting will be held by the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee, a Committee of Council which deals with panning matters on: October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (live -stream video available at kitchener.ca/watch If you wish to make written and/or verbal comments either in support of, or in opposition to, the above noted proposal you may register as a delegation at kitchener.ca/delegations or by contacting Legislated Services at 519-741-2200 ext. 2203 by no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 4, 2021. A confirmation email and instructions for participating in the meeting electronically with be provided once your registration is received. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the City of Kitchener to the Ontario Land Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kitchener prior to approval/refusal of this proposal, the person or public body may not entitled to appeal the decision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available by contacting the staff person noted below or by viewing the report contained in the meeting agenda (posted 10 days before the meeting at www.kitchener.ca - click on the date in the Calendar of Events and select the appropriate committee). Tim Seyler, Planner - 519-741-2200 x 7860 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994) tim.seylera-kitchener.ca Page 27 of 69 MVV Region of Waterloo Tim Seyler, MCIP, RPP Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Seyler, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N2G 4J3 Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www.regionofwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 1-226-752-8622 File: D17/2/21009 C14/2/21006 September 14, 2021 Re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 21/09 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 21/06 61-65 Roy Street MHBC Planning on behalf of The Windermere Apartments Inc. and Roy Street Investments Incl. CITY OF KITCHENER MHBC Planning has submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 61-65 Roy Street (subject lands) in the City of Kitchener. The applicant is proposing to convert each of the existing buildings into a 5 -unit multiple dwelling by converting 2 office units into residential units. The Site is currently designated Office Residential Conversion in the City of Kitchener Official Plan and zoned Residential 5 (R5) Zone in the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law. To facilitate the redevelopment, the owner has requested to add a special policy area to the Official Plan to allow the "Multiple Dwelling — 5 units" use and add a special provision to the Zoning By-law to allow the "Multiple Dwelling — 5 Units" use. The Region has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: Document Number: 3821682 Version: 1 Page 28 of 69 Regional Comments Consistency with Provincial Legislation and Regional Official Plan Conformity The subject lands are designated "Urban Area" and "Built -Up Area" on Schedule 3a of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) and the site is located in a Major Transit Station Area and designated Office Residential Conversion in the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Within the Urban Area, the Region directs the majority of growth to the Urban Growth Centers, Major Transit Station Areas, Reurbanization Corridors, Major Local Nodes and Urban Designated Greenfield Areas. These areas are planned to have a more compact form with a mix of employment, housing and services in close proximity of each other and higher frequency transit. Regional staff understand that the development proposal is located within 600-800 metres of an ION stop and therefore the Region is supportive of increased residential density within the Major Transit Station Areas as it supports the Planned Community Structure established within the ROP. The Region wishes to advise the applicant of the following technical comments related to the proposal: Cultural Heritage Please be advised that based on the current proposal (change in land use/no external site alteration or additions) there are no Cultural Heritage requirements. Should site alteration be proposed in the future (e.g. building expansion, site alteration), an archaeological assessment shall be required due to the location of these structures within the Civic Centre Heritage Conservation District. Housing Services The Region supports the provision of a full range of housing options, including affordable housing. The Region's 10 -Year Housing and Homelessness Plan contains an affordable housing target for Waterloo Region. The target is for 30% of all new residential development between 2019 and 2041 to be affordable to low and moderate income households. Staff recommend that the applicant consider providing a number of affordable housing units on the site. In order for affordable housing to fulfill its purpose of being affordable to those who require rents or purchase prices lower than the regular market provides, there should be an agreement in place with conditions. The conditions should establish the income levels of the households who can rent or own the homes as well as conditions on how long those units need to remain affordable. A security should be registered on title to ensure the affordable units are maintained over the term of the agreement. Staff further recommend meeting with Housing Services to discuss the proposal in more detail and to explore opportunities for partnerships or programs. Document Number: 3821682 Version: 1 Page 29 of 69 For the purposes of evaluating the affordability of a rental unit, based on the definition of affordable housing in the Regional Official Plan, the average rent is compared to the least expensive of: A unit for which the rent does not exceed 30 per cent of the gross annual $1,420 household income for low and moderate income renter households A unit for which the rent is at or below the Bachelor: $863 average market rent (AMR) in the 1 -Bedroom: $1,076 regional market area 2 -Bedroom: $1,295 3 -Bedroom: $1,359 4+ Bedroom: $1,359 `Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housing Tables (2020) In order for a unit to be deemed affordable, the average rent for the proposed units must be at or below the average market rent in the regional market area, as listed above. Fees By copy of this letter, the Region of Waterloo acknowledges receipt of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Review fees of $6,900.00 (received September 14, 2021). General Comments and next steps Any future development on the lands subject to the above -noted application will be subject to the provisions of Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any successor thereof. Further, please accept this letter as our request for a copy of the decision pertaining to this application. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, Melissa Mohr, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner C. The Windermere Apartments Inc. and Roy Street Investments Incl. (Owner) MHBC Planning C/O Andrea Sinclair and Nicolette van Oyen (Applicant) Document Number: 3821682 Version: 1 Page 30 of 69 Internal memo Development Services Department Date: July 19, 2021 To: Tim Seyler, Planner From: Victoria Grohn, Heritage Planner cc: Subject: OPA/21 /006/R/TS ZBA/21 /009/R/TS 61 & 65 Roy Street Heritage Planning Comments www.kitchener.ca Heritage Planning staff provide the following comments regarding the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) applications to convert the existing buildings to 5 - unit multiple dwellings on the properties municipally addressed as 61 & 65 Roy Street. Heritage Planning staff has reviewed the following: • Circulation letter dated June 25, 2021; and • Planning Justification Report prepared by MHBC Planning dated March 2021. The properties municipally addressed as 61 and 65 Roy Street are located within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) and designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. Both properties are identified as Group `C' properties in the CCNHCD Plan. The Planning Justification Report (PJR) prepared by MHBC Planning and dated March 2021 contains a review and assessment of the policies contained in section 3.3.1 of the CCNHCD related to development patterns and land use. The PJR concludes that the proposed development is in conformity with the applicable policies of the CCNHCD and is not likely to result in any adverse impacts to the identified character of the neighbourhood or overall CCNHCD. Heritage Planning staff agree with this conclusion. The OPA and ZBA applications include proposed special policies to ensure that the existing buildings at 61 and 65 Roy Street are maintained. No adverse impacts to the buildings, the streetscape or the district are anticipated because of the OPA and ZBA. As such, Heritage Planning staff have no concerns with the OPA and ZBA applications to convert the existing buildings at 61 and 65 Roy Street into 5 -unit multiple dwellings. Heritage Planning staff will provide additional comment at the Site Plan application stage. Page 31 of 69 City of Kitchener Sustainability Statement - Comment Form Project Address: 61 & 65 Roy Street Application Type: Official Plan Amendment (OPA21/006/R/TS) Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA21/009/R/TS) Comments of: Environmental Planning (Sustainability) —City of Kitchener Commenter's name: Carrie Musselman Email: carrie.musselman@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 x 7068 Comments requested: July 27, 2021 Comments provided: July 6, 2021 1. Plans, Studies and/or Reports submitted and reviewed as part of a complete application: • Section 8.6 - Sustainability Statement within the Planning Justification Report, 61 & 65 Roy Street, City of Kitchener prepared by MHBC, dated March 2021. 2. Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit to convert each of the existing buildings to a five -unit multiple dwelling, by converting the existing two office units into residential units regarding sustainability and energy conservation and provided the following: Based on my review of the Sustainability Statement the Official Plan and Zoning By Law Amendments can be supported as a few sustainable measures are being proposed for the redevelopment. A Sustainability Statement (as per the City's Terms of Reference) will be required as part of a complete Site Plan Application. It can build upon the information already provided and can further explore and/or confirm which additional energy reduction measures are best suited to the site, and redevelopment. Potential items for consideration are: • Identifying what building design components go beyond the Ontario Building Code to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Providing electrical vehicle (EV) parking, charging or have space(s) EV ready. • Incorporating indoor/outdoor bicycle storage. 3. Policies, Standards and Resources: • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.4.5. The City will encourage and support, where feasible and appropriate, alternative energy systems, renewable energy systems and district energy in accordance with Section 7.C.6 to accommodate current and projected needs of energy consumption. 11 Page Page 32 of 69 City of Kitchener Sustainability Statement - Comment Form • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.4. In areas of new development, the City will encourage orientation of streets and/or lot design/building design with optimum southerly exposures. Such orientation will optimize opportunities for active or passive solar space heating and water heating. • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.8. Development applications will be required to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the City, energy is being conserved or low energy generated. • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.27. The City will encourage developments to incorporate the necessary infrastructure for district energy in the detailed engineering designs where the potential for implementing district energy exists. 4. Advice: ➢ As part of the Kitchener Great Places Award program every several years there is a Sustainable Development category. Also, there are community-based programs to help with and celebrate and recognize businesses and sustainable development stewards (Regional Sustainability Initiative - http://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/our-programs/regional-sustainability- initiative and TravelWise - http://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/our-programs/travelwise). ➢ The 'Sustainability Statement Terms of Reference' can be found on the City's website under 'Planning Resources' at ... a. https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/DSD_PLAN_Sustainability_ State ment_Standard—Te rms_of Reference.pdf 21 Page Page 33 of 69 City of Kitchener Zone Change / Official Plan Amendment Comment Form Address: 61 and 65 Roy Street Owner: Windermere Apartments Inc. & Roy Street Investment Inc Application: Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/009/R/TS and Official Plan Amendment O PA21/006/R/TS Comments Of: Parks and Cemeteries Commenter's Name: Lenore Ross Email: Lenore.ross@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext 7427 Date of Comments: July 08 2021 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) 0 No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: Record of Presubmission Consultation dated January 28 2021 Application Circulation Letter including Schedule A and Map #1 dated June 25 2021 2. Site Specific Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support an OPA/ ZBA to allow a 5 -unit multiple dwelling on each property. Parkland Dedication will be deferred at the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications and taken as cash in lieu of land at the required site plan application(s). An estimate of the required Parkland Dedication was provided at the OPA/ZBA pre -submission application ($10,872.00) and a final calculation will be provided at the site plan application. There are existing City -owned street trees in the municipal boulevard at both 61 and 65 Roy Street. It is expected that these trees will be protected in place throughout any required building construction and site work. 3. Comments on Submitted Documents No concerns or comments 4. Policies, Standards and Resources: • Kitchener Official Plan • City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy • City of Kitchener Development Manual • PARTS Central Plan • Cycling and Trails Master Plan (2020) A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Page 1 of 2 Page 34 of 69 City of Kitchener Zone Change/ Official Plan Amendment Comment Form • Parkland Dedication Policy • Chapter 690 of the current Property Maintenance By-law • Parks Strategic Plan • Multi -Use Pathways & Trails Masterplan • Urban Design Manual - please see UDM Part C, Section 13 and www.kitchener.ca/treemanagement for detailed Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan (TPEP) submission requirements 5. Anticipated Fees: • Parkland Dedication taken as cash in lieu of land at the site plan application A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 2 of 2 Page 35 of 69 City of Kitchener PRE -SUBMISSION CONSULTATION COMMENT FORM Project Address: 61 & 65 Roy Street Date of Meeting: No Meeting Application Type: ZBA & OPA Comments Of: Transportation Services Commenter's Name: Steve Ryder Email: steven.ryder@kitchener.ca Phone: (519) 7412200 ext. 7152 Date of Comments: July 21, 2021 ❑ I plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Site Specific Comments & Issues: • Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed OPA and ZBA application. 2. Plans, Studies and Reports to submit as part of a complete Planning Act Application: • None 3. Anticipated Requirements of full Site Plan Approval: • None 4. Policies, Standards and Resources: • N/A 5. Anticipated Fees: • None A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 36 of 69 Tim Seyler From: Trevor Jacobs Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:59 AM To: Tim Seyler Subject: RE: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Hi Tim, Engineering has no concerns. Regards, Trevor From: Linda Cooper <Linda.Cooper@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 202111:14 AM To: Trevor Jacobs <Trevor.Jacobs@kitchener.ca> Subject: FW: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Hi, Can you please review and provide comments? Thanks, Linda Linda Cooper, L.E.T, C.E.T Manager I Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7974 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Iinda.cooper6gDkitchener.ca From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Monday, June 28, 20214:09 PM To: Aaron McCrimmon-Jones <Aaron.McCrimmon-Jones@kitchener.ca>; Bell - c/o WSP <circulations@wsp.com>; Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca>; David Paetz <David.Paetz@kitchener.ca>; DSD - Planning Division <DSDPlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; GRCA (North Kitchener) -Trevor Heywood <theywood@grandriver.ca>; GRCA (South Kitchener) - Chris Foster-Pengelly<cfosterpengelly@grandrive r.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Greg.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes <Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Linda Cooper <Linda.Cooper@kitchener.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiling@kitchener.ca>; Ontario Power Generation<Executivevp.lawanddevelopment@opg.com>; Park Planning (SM) <Park.Planning@kitchener.ca>; Region - Planning<PlanningApplications@regionofwaterloo.ca>; Property Data Administrator (SM) <PropDataAdmin@kitchener.ca>; Robert Morgan <Robert.Morgan@kitchener.ca>; Steven Ryder <Steven.Ryder@kitchener.ca>; UW - SA <Steven.amirikah@uwaterloo.ca>; WCDSB - Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Board Secretary (elaine burns@wrdsb.ca) <elaine burns@wrdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Planning Page 37 of 69 Tim Seyler From: Trevor Heywood <theywood@grandriver.ca> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 4:12 PM To: Tim Seyler Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Hey Tim, 61 & 65 Roy Street is not regulated by the GRCA, and we have no comment. Thanks, STs*+Yds., Trevor Heywood Resource Planner Grand River Conservation Authority theywood@grandriver.ca From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: June 28, 20214:09 PM To: Aaron McCrimmon-Jones <Aaron.McCrimmon-Jones@kitchener.ca>; Bell - c/o WSP <circulations@wsp.com>; Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca>; David Paetz <David.Paetz@kitchener.ca>; DSD - Planning Division <DSDPlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; Trevor Heywood <theywood@grandrive r.ca>; Chris Foster-Pengelly<cfosterpengelly@grandrive r.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Greg. Reitzel @ kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes <Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Linda Cooper <Linda.Cooper@kitchener.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiling@kitchener.ca>; Ontario Power Generation <Executivevp.lawanddevelopment@opg.com>; Park Planning (SM) <Park.Planning@kitchener.ca>; Region - Planning <PlanningApplications@regionofwaterloo.ca>; Property Data Administrator (SM) <PropDataAdmin@kitchener.ca>; Robert Morgan <Robert.Morgan@kitchener.ca>; Steven Ryder <Steven.Ryder@kitchener.ca>; UW - SA <Steven.amirikah@uwaterloo.ca>; WCDSB - Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Board Secretary (elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca) <elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Planning <planning@wrdsb.ca> Cc: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Please see attached. Comments or questions should be directed to Tim Seyler, Planner (copied on this email). Christine Kompter Administrative Assistant I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor I P.O. Box 1118 Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 519-741-2200 ext. 7425 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 christine.kompter@kitchener.ca � po« Page 38 of 69 Tim Seyler From: Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:31 AM To: Tim Seyler Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Attachments: RE: Notice of Pre -submission Consultation - 61 & 65 Roy Street (OPA/ZBA) Good Morning Tim, The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has reviewed the above application and has no further comments beyond the attached sent in January. If you require any further information, please contact me by e-mail at Jordan.Neale@wcdsb.ca. Thank you, Jordan Neale Planning Technician, WCDSB 480 Dutton Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L 4C6 519-578-3660 ext. 2355 From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Monday, June 28, 20214:09 PM To: Aaron McCrimmon-Jones <Aaron.McCrimmon-Jones@kitchener.ca>; Bell - c/o WSP <circulations@wsp.com>; Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca>; David Paetz <David.Paetz@kitchener.ca>; DSD - Planning Division <DSDPlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; GRCA (North Kitchener) - Trevor Heywood <theywood@grandriver.ca>; GRCA (South Kitchener) - Chris Foster-Pengelly<cfosterpengelly@grandriver.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Greg.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes<Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Linda Cooper <Linda.Cooper@kitchener.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiling@kitchener.ca>; Ontario Power Generation<Executivevp.lawanddevelopment@opg.com>; Park Planning (SM) <Park.Planning@kitchener.ca>; Region - Planning <PlanningApplications@regionofwaterloo.ca>; Property Data Administrator (SM) <PropDataAdmin@kitchener.ca>; Robert Morgan <Robert.Morgan@kitchener.ca>; Steven Ryder <Steven.Ryder@kitchener.ca>; UW - SA <Steven.amirikah@uwaterloo.ca>; Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Board Secretary (elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca) <elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Planning <planning@wrdsb.ca> Cc: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (61 & 65 Roy Street) Caution - External Email - This Message comes from an external organization. Do NOT click on unrecognized links or provide your username and/or password. Please see attached. Comments or questions should be directed to Tim Seyler, Planner (copied on this email). Page 39 of 69 Appendix E - Public Comments Tim Seyler From: Tim Seyler Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2021 1:42 PM To: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Civic Centre Secondary Plans - 61-65 Roy St. HA� Just wanted to follow up with you, as I would still be happy to have a conversation with you about this application. Please let me know when would be an appropriate time to give you a call. Thanks, Tim Seyler, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca From Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 202112:04 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Civic Centre Secondary Plans - 61-65 Roy St. Tim July 27, 2021 Thanks for emailing the maps of the Secondary Plan for Civic Centre. Regarding the properties at 61 and 65 Roy St., - Were the letters circulated to all property owners within 120 metres. Some residents did not receive a notice. - What is exact wording of the special use provision be added to the zoning by-law to allow these multiple dwelling? - Only 3 units are allowed to be converted according to the Secondary Plan; 5 units seems excessive for these small houses; does the size of each unit meet the city's requirement for floor space? - The address for Windermere Apartments Inc. is listed online as 61 Roy Street. The properties at 61 and 65 Roy St are registered as Roy Street Investment Inc.; this is confusing. - Will these properties be in compliance with the Civic Centre Heritage Conservation District plan? - Parking 5 cars per building: will these all be located at the rear of each building? are there garages? o will there be space left for an amenities area? Page 40 of 69 Thanks you. 58 Ahrens St W Kitchener, ON N2H 4137 From: Tim Seyler[mailto:Tim.SeVler@kitchener.ca] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 20215:20 PM To: Subject: Civic Centre Secondary Plans - 61-65 Roy St. As per our conversation I have attached the Secondary Plans that you requested. If you have any more questions, or comments or would like to have another discussion please let me know. Thanks, Tim Seyler, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Tim.SeVler@kitchener.ca Page 41 of 69 Tim Seyler From: Tim Seyler Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 1:58 PM To: Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: 61/65 Roy Street Hi 4W I have reached out to the applicant of the Roy St. properties to inquire about their intentions for garbage pickup. I will let you know once I hear back from them. Unfortunately the site plan process is not a public process but staff ensures that we receive all relevant information such as a grading plan, landscape plan etc. to make the site function as best as it can. As I mentioned with consultation from the applicant we are hoping for a site plan that includes 5 parking spaces, and increased amenity area and some removal of asphalt so that extra parking does not happen in specific areas. The site plan application will come after this application should this be approved by City Council. Thanks, Tim Seyler, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca From: Sent: Thursday, August 26, 202111:10 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: 61/65 Roy Street Thank you Tim for your reply. Before I meet with could you please find out the garbage disposal requirements for 48 Weber and secondly does the site plan be reviewed prior to zoning approval and how can Abe involved in that process? Thank you for your assistance. On Aug 25, 2021, at 9:12 AM, Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> wrote: Hilt Thank you for the email. I apologize for the delayed response but I hope I answer your questions in a satisfactory manner. I answered your questions in red after each question. As you noted most of the Page 42 of 69 questions that you posed are related to the site functionality and would be dealt with at the Site Plan stage. The application as it stands now is only speaking to the use of the property changing from 3 Residential, and 2 Office units, to 5 Residential units. Also for your information the property at 48 Weber St. contains 40 residential units. The property went through a minor variance in 2016 to reduce the parking requirement of the building to zero. This was approved by the Committee of Adjustment. At the time an updated site plan was not required, only an updated landscape plan. 1. The parking spots in the rear yard have always been used by 48 Weber St. This application is only for 61 and 65 Roy St. If the parking was used by residents at 48 Weber St. I can't speak to that. The owner/applicant is going to be required to apply for an updated site plan, and we have stated that we would like the site to meet the requirements of 5 spaces on site, 1 space for each dwelling unit. In order to accommodate more amenity space. 2. The garbage containers at the rear of 61 Roy Street are used by 48 Weber and 61/65 Roy Street residents. I assume under your garbage by-law that 48 Weber must have a dumpster on site. Garbage storage and disposal will be taken into account at the site plan stage. The property does qualify for Regional garbage pickup and we will be encouraging that garbage be stored internally and then taken out on garbage day. If an area is requested external to the building we will request that it is fully enclosed so that only residents can use said bins. 3. The site plan from the C of A applications in 2016 for 61/65 Roy St shows that the garbage is supposed to be kept inside the building and taken to curb on garbage day. (Attached) Noted. We are requesting the same for the new development. 4. The current garbage containers consist of a dumpster wherein a truck must back in the single driveway to access it. On one occasion the truck side-swiped car parked on his own driveway resulting in considerable damage which trying to be a good neighbour incurred the repair expenses himself. Please see number 2 and 3. 5. Because of the easy access to the many outdoor garbage receptacles, there are numerous people who can easily access them. A photo attached shows an individual rifling through the garbage and throwing out items on the ground and leaving the ones that he didn't take with him. Three of us were sitting in plain view in backyard when this happened and we have a video of the actions. A photo of the person is attached. Fencing must be considered. Please see number 2. 6. Within the last 2 months garage was entered and vandalized including stealing his bicycle. Also, at another time his fire pit was set on fire and an outdoor table placed on the fire. One of the neighbours called police. This is unfortunate, but I can't speak to vandalism or trespassing on your property. 7. There is very serious water drainage problems from the 2 sites behind 57 Roy including 48 Weber St. The City of Kitchener including Councillor Marsh have been contacted with no Page 43 of 69 satisfactory resolution. It would be helpful if you could provide a site plan for 48 Weber St W and the property to the east. Our engineering team will be consulted at the time of a site plan application, if there is any grading issues it will be addressed at that time. 8. What is the status of the application? Is there an objection period remaining? A report is being prepared for the application to go to a public meeting on October 4th. If you would like to attend that meeting, once the information is available I can send you the details. 9. We are interested in the positive feedback spoken of in the Waterloo Record about the application. Why wasn't � notified directly? 111100�shoulcl have received an information letter in the mail. All properties within a 120m radius of the property would have received a letter by mail. As well a sign was posted on the property for more information. I have record of a letter sent out at the end of June to 4D address. Please let me know if you have further questions. Thanks, Tim Seyler, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca <image001.png> <image003.png> <image004.png> <image003.png> <image005.png> <image003.png> <image006.png> <image003.png> <image007.png> <image003.png> <image008.png> <image003.png> <image009.png> <image003.png> <image010.png> Page 44 of 69 From: Sent: Friday, August 13, 202110:49 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: 61/65 Roy Street Hi Tim Thank you for your prompt response. Unfortunately, we have some serious problems on this site and would like to ask for more information and relay our concerns. Please forward any information you have on 48 Weber St West in terms of site plan, parking, garbage and number of legal units in the building. This information will help us understand the legal interpretation of what the owners are claiming on the Roy Street properties. With respect to relaying our concerns, we have included some photos and a copy of the site plan for the previous application at the Roy St properties to increase the units. To be fair, is not objecting to the number of units at this time, only the operation of the properties. If these matters cannot be resolved, then he will object to the change in use of the properties. 1. The parking spots in the rear yard have always been used by 48 Weber St. 2. The garbage containers at the rear of 61 Roy Street are used by 48 Weber and 61/65 Roy Street residents. I assume under your garbage by-law that 48 Weber must have a dumpster on site. 3. The site plan from the C of A applications in 2016 for 61/65 Roy St shows that the garbage is supposed to be kept inside the building and taken to curb on garbage day. (Attached) 4. The current garbage containers consist of a dumpster wherein a truck must back in the single driveway to access it. On one occasion the truck side-swiped s car parked on his own driveway resulting in considerable damage which trying to be a good neighbour incurred the repair expenses himself. 5. Because of the easy access to the many outdoor garbage receptacles, there are numerous people who can easily access them. A photo attached shows an individual rifling through the garbage and throwing out items on the ground and leaving the ones that he didn't take with him. Three of us were sitting in plain view in when this happened and we have a video of the actions. A photo of the person is attached. Fencing must be considered. 6. Within the last 2 months garage was entered and vandalized including stealing his bicycle. Also, at another time his fire pit was set on fire and an outdoor table placed on the fire. One of the neighbours called police. Page 45 of 69 7. There is very serious water drainage problems from the 2 sites behind 57 Roy including 48 Weber St. The City of Kitchener including Councillor Marsh have been contacted with no satisfactory resolution. It would be helpful if you could provide a site plan for 48 Weber St W and the property to the east. 8. What is the status of the application? Is there an objection period remaining? 9. We are interested in the positive feedback spoken of in the Waterloo Record about the application. Why wasn't notified directly? Thank you for your attention to this matter. It would be great if we could meet you on site so that you understand the situation clearly. We are attaching photos of the rear yard for your better understanding in the meantime. Photos under separate email. �n behalf o 57 Roy Street. On Aug 4, 2021, at 2:06 PM, Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> wrote: MAP, Thank you for your email and your interest in the application. The application is to convert the existing buildings to 5 unit residential buildings, instead of each building have 3 residential units and 2 office units. There is going to be no exterior alteration to the buildings themselves and the only thing that would be required after the application is approved is that there will have to be new site plans submitted to the City. At this time, the owners are not required to submit detailed site plans to show the changes on the site. However, when a site plan is submitted we will look to ensure there is adequate parking, garbage storage, amenity space, etc. Unfortunately at this time I don't have any site plan plans to circulate to you, as the application is only for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The current buildings only require 5 parking spaces, and this would be the same requirement should the buildings be permitted to be converted to 5 residential units. The City requires 1 space per unit, thus 5 parking spaces be provided on site. The parking would be located generally in the same area, but there could be slight adjustments to add additional garbage storage space and amenity space. In this case as well there may be an opportunity to remove some of the existing asphalt to allow for more greenspace which may help the drainage of the site. From my knowledge this application is separate from the 48 Weber St. building you mention, and there would be no parking provided for that building on these properties. I hope this answers your questions, and if you have any more please don't hesitate to ask me. Thanks, Page 46 of 69 Tim Seyler, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca -----Original Message ----- From: Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 20214:29 PM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL] 61/65 Roy Street Hi Tim I am contacting you on behalf ofwho lives and owns 57 Roy Street. He does not have access to email, but if you want to confirm with him, please call 519-742- 0975. 1 would like information about the conversion and site plan details of the above properties. It is a constant problem with grading and water runoff, garbage and vandalism and he doesn't believe he received notice of this change after objecting the last time they tried to change the density. Please send me any documents relating to these properties and 48 Weber st west which is combined either on paper or in practice for parking and garbage at the least. I am meeting with —W. n Thursday and hope to hear something from you by then. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Page 47 of 69 Staff Report�x Development Services Department www.kitchenerca REPORT TO: Community & Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: October 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director, Planning Development Services 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 PREPARED BY: Tim Seyler, Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 Tim Donegani, Senior Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7067 WARD(S) INVOLVED: ALL DATE OF REPORT: September 23, 2021 REPORT NO.: DSD -2021-164 SUBJECT: Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2021 Annual Monitoring Report RECOMMENDATION: THAT Report DSD -2021-164 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2021 Annual Monitoring Report be submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in fulfillment of Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Region regarding delegated approval authority. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide Committee and Council with the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2021 Annual Monitoring Report (Monitoring Report). The Monitoring Report is an action item of the 2009 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS), which requires tracking of the general supply of land and the achievement of intensification and density targets on an annual basis. REPORT: The KGMS provides a long-term framework for planning where and how future residential and employment growth should occur in Kitchener. To ensure that growth contributes positively to quality of life, the KGMS coordinates the provision of infrastructure and services with new development. The 2009 KGMS goals and actions support the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) and Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS). The KGMS introduced a number of goals, one of which was to develop and facilitate an ongoing growth management program to manage growth -related change in an effective and co-ordinated manner (Goal 6). One of the action items of this goal is to prepare an annual monitoring report to track the supply of development opportunities and the achievement of intensification and *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 48 of 69 density targets. This is also a requirement of the Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan. Monitoring reports have been prepared annually since 2010. The 2021 Monitoring Report (Appendix A) provides a summary and assessment of growth within the Built-up Area (intensification areas) and Designated Greenfield Area of the city over the past year (June 2020 to June 2021). Highlights of the 2021 Monitoring Report Include: Residential Development Rates in 2020 • The number of new dwelling units created in 2020 (3,803) increased slightly from 2019 (3,627). This is the highest year for new units created through buildings permits in the last 30 years. • 66% of the new residential units were in the form of multiple dwellings. Urban Growth Centre (UGC) Density • The estimated density of the Urban Growth Centre (UGC) is 212 residents and jobs per hectare. Kitchener continues to be well on its way to achieving the City's Official Plan minimum target of 225 residents and jobs per hectare by 2031. Built Up Area and Designated Greenfield Area Development (June 2020 and June 2021) • The intensification level over the past year (new residential construction that occurs within the Built-up Area) is 67%. This intensification level is second only to the 75% intensification rate achieved in the last reporting period. • Although the total number units increased this year compared to last, there were fewer units within the Built-up Area this year than last. • Over the next several years, it is expected that the intensification level will decrease as lands within Kitchener's Designated Greenfield Area (i.e. newer subdivision areas) build out. The City's 5 -year average intensification level is 56%, which exceeds Region of Waterloo's target of 45%. This continues to be an indication that the City is on track to contribute towards, and in some years exceed, the Region -wide minimum intensification target. • Building permits issued for new residential units between June 2020 and June 2021 within the Designated Greenfield Area continue to provide a varied and balanced supply of dwelling types. • The number of multiple dwelling building permits issued in the Built -Up Area far exceed those that were issued within the Designated Greenfield Area. This is expected as higher density developments are focused in intensification areas identified on the Urban Structure. • The number of new duplex units has increased rapidly in recent years up to 370 during this reporting period. • No permits were issues for Detached Additional Dwelling Units (also referred to as backyard homes) in June -June reporting period - the first backyard home permits were issued in August 2021. Staff will report on the number of new backyard homes next year. Capacity for Growth • The City continues to have the potential to accommodate its current allocated population and employment growth within its urban area. Page 49 of 69 Future of City's Growth Management Program • It is anticipated that the City's growth management program, including the strategy, framework and dynamic tracking and monitoring system, will be updated in future years to reflect: recent changes to provincial legislation; updates to the Region's Official Plan following the completion of their Official Plan Review (currently underway); and, subsequently the City's next Official Plan review which will follow. Progress towards minimum density targets for Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) will be a key component of a revised growth monitoring program. • This report includes interim density estimates for the MTSAs. Most are well bellow their expected 60 residents and jobs per hectare minimum density target. In conclusion, the 2021 Monitoring Report demonstrates that Kitchener continues to be well positioned to accommodate growth, achieve identified targets, and meet Provincial and Regional requirements. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Delivery of Core Services FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no new or additional capital budget requests with this recommendation. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council / Committee meeting. In addition, growth monitoring report information was shared with the Waterloo Region Home Builders Kitchener Development Liaison Committee ahead of this meeting. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -20-157 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Annual Monitoring Reports 2020 • DSD -19-206 Kitchener Growth Management Plan 2019-2021 • DTS-09-011 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy • 2010-2019 Annual Monitoring Reports and Biennial Plans available at https://www. kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-protects/growth-management.aspx ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman - General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) Annual Monitoring Report 2021 Page 50 of 69 Attachment A to DSD -2021-164 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2021 Annual Monitoring Report October 4, 2021 €"Nu a A Page 51 of 69 Executive Summary In 2009, Kitchener approved its Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) in support of the City's Strategic Plan. Kitchener is expected and planned to accommodate a relatively significant amount of residential and employment growth by 2031. The City is also mandated by the Province to achieve certain numerical targets and other planning objectives. Kitchener tracks and monitors specific growth data in a dynamic manner. A snapshot of the data is contained within this report. All of the goals and action items of the KGMS have now been completed and the results of the 2020 growth management data continue to be encouraging. The number of residents and jobs per hectare (RJs/ha) in the Urban Growth Centre (Downtown) is 212 RJs/ha, surpassing the provincially mandated target of 200 RJs/ha by 2031, and approaching the City's higher Official Plan minimum target of 225 RJs/ha by 2031. The City's current intensification level of 67% and 5 -year average intensification level of 56% exceed the Regional intensification target (45%). In 2020, building permits were issued for a total of 3,803 new residential units — a slight increase from 2019, and the highest year for new units in the last 30 years. 66% of new residential units developed were in the form of multiple dwellings. It is anticipated that the City's growth management program, including the strategy, framework and dynamic tracking and monitoring system, will be updated in future years to reflect: recent changes to provincial legislation; updates to the Region's Official Plan following the completion of their Official Plan Review (currently underway); and, subsequently the City's Official Plan review which will follow. Page 52 of 69 1. Introduction In 2009, Kitchener approved its Growth Management Strategy (KGMS). The KGMS provides a framework for planning where and how future residential and employment growth can be accommodated in Kitchener while positively contributing to our quality of life. The goals and actions outlined in the KGMS support A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS). The KGMS introduced an ongoing growth management program to manage growth -related change in an effective and coordinated manner (Goal 6). One of the action items of this goal is to prepare an Annual Growth Management Monitoring Report to track the supply of development opportunities and the achievement of intensification and density targets. Monitoring Reports have been prepared and presented to Council and the development industry annually since 2010. The Monitoring report provides an update on the progress of implementing the KGMS action items along with Provincial and Regional growth plans. The primary purpose of the Monitoring Report is to update data from the KGMS Background Study: Current Baseline Report (Parts 6-9) annually. It presents a summary of recent residential development rates and updates the potential capacity to accommodate growth both within the Built-up Area (intensification areas) and in the Designated Greenfield Area. The original data from the KGMS Background Study was as of June 16, 2008 (with some of the existing residential data at the time coming from the 2006 Census). The monitoring report also provides a summary of development applications that have been received and those that have been approved in 2020. This monitoring report captures a snapshot of all data (with the exception of Sections 2 and 3) as of June 16, 2021 (the anniversary date of the 2006 Growth Plan). Page 53 of 69 2. Delegated Approval Authority Summary for 2020 This section provides a summary of the number of plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, part -lot control applications, and consent applications received and the number and type of dwelling units (herein after referred to as units) approved through these applications in 2020. Reporting on those approvals is a requirement of an agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo regarding delegated approval authority. Figure 1 includes the number of applications received, approved and registered in 2020. Figure 1: 2020 Development Applications Received, Approved and Registered Application Type # of Applications Combination of Singles, Semis or Street Fronting Townhouse Units Combination of Multiple Residential, Cluster Townhouse Units, Commercial and Mixed Use Developments Received Applications Subdivision 0 0 0 Condominium 8 14 555 Part Lot Control 6 Consents 49 Total 63 14 555 Approved Lots/Units Subdivision 0 0 0 Condominium 8 14 555 Part Lot Control 6 184 0 Consents 49 66 20 Total 63 264 575 Registered Lots/Units Subdivision 8 606 55 Condominium 20 0 564 Total 28 606 619 Page 54 of 69 2 c \ E / 2 \ 7 \ 0 E E cu 7 \ 2 2 \ _ f \ 0 cu7 0 0 0 0 t \ J f E \ 0 £ \ \ cn0 \ / f 5 / 0 0 0 � _ CL E \ 0 2 0 0 0 : > � @ CD w k64 @ k � m S 0 LO LO ¢ 2 n 0- 0 ' w k k k G $$ � q CD : R ' ' m © n % n# % ƒ o G G $ k k co / co C ' ce) co / CD w 2 2 00 � % v ' \ \ 2 \ ' / & 2 C, \ / c , \ n m m nLO m 0 2 w w 2 n w m R 04 w w Cl) CD & 7 $ \ CD w , e n e # \ q \ 2 7 0 \ 7 ' / e \ / 04 04 m w LO w L k k q� ' \ 2 \ \ CD q , A , n e n , e \ \ \ ' g \ \ \ © \ \ 0 q$ q w I-� G q w 04 q — n q _ � 2 ' \ 2 / © \ q M, A CO r 7 c % \ G co m # co F= Fc(Nyo) \oo w@ # n A e A Ch Ch -6 0 \ § \ h > > ' > o c 2\ 2 22 E 2 2 2 2 2 2 k 2 ƒ k ƒ 0 ƒ > k \ cn / / \ \ \ \ \ m S 0 LO LO ¢ 2 n 0- 3. Residential Development Rates This section provides an overview of past development rates in the City through the examination of building permits for new residential units by dwelling type. Figure 3: Residential Development Rates In 2020, building permits were issued for a total of 3,803 new residential units. This is a slight increase from 2019 and is the highest annual number of new units created through building permits in the last 30 years. 66% of new residential units developed in 2020 were in the form of multiple dwellings. In 2020, the rate of development for all dwelling types was above average. The rate of increase in new duplexes compared to historical averages is the most significant. The development of this form of ground -oriented rental housing is important to achieve gentle intensification and complete communities' objectives. New multiple dwelling construction in Downtown Kitchener Page 56 of 69 New Residential Dwelling Units Created Throu h Building Permit* Dwelling Type 2019 2020 5 -year Average 2016-2020 10 -year Average 2011-2020 20 -year Average 2001-2020 Single Detached* 342 605 477 483 635 Semi -Detached* 33 61 34 28 53 Duplex** 212 343 176 102 62 Townhouses 340 276 225 194 192 Multiple Dwellings*** 2,745 2,517 1,569 1,069 674 Total New Units 3,672 3,803 2,520 2,007 1,786 *Gross new units (conversion/additions included, demolitions not subtracted) **Includes additions that create new units ***Includes additions that create new units and stacked townhouses In 2020, building permits were issued for a total of 3,803 new residential units. This is a slight increase from 2019 and is the highest annual number of new units created through building permits in the last 30 years. 66% of new residential units developed in 2020 were in the form of multiple dwellings. In 2020, the rate of development for all dwelling types was above average. The rate of increase in new duplexes compared to historical averages is the most significant. The development of this form of ground -oriented rental housing is important to achieve gentle intensification and complete communities' objectives. New multiple dwelling construction in Downtown Kitchener Page 56 of 69 4. Intensification Level The Region of Waterloo's Official Plan requires the achievement of the region -wide target of a minimum of 45% of all new residential development to be located within the Built-up Area (BUA). Map 1 below illustrates the location of Kitchener's BUA, Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) and built boundary line (the limits of the City's developed urban area as established by the Province in 2006). It also shows the location of new units created within these areas between June 16, 2020 and June 15, 2021. The minimum intensification target is subject to change through the ongoing Regional Official Plan review. Map 1 — Current Benchmarks — Intesification Levels EMT BOUNDAM tlo am Boundary" AME 14 2W . JUKE 16, am UU'M CP"=6Y 4AW UW rfV% r1 and—so No -.Am (=>BYK BowsLM 40 L"W, Grown Genre we"c"Ar Page 57 of 69 The most recent measures of new residential units by type in the BUA and DGA are indicated in Figure 4 below. Figure 4: Intensification and Designated Greenfield Area Development Levels (June 16/20- June 15/21) Dwelling Type Designated Greenfield Area New Residential Units Built -Up Area New Residential Units Total Single Detached 568 37 605 Semi -Detached 14 16 30 Duplex 135 235 370 Street Townhouses 190 82 272 Cluster Townhouses 0 0 0 Multiple Dwellings* 356 2,161 2,517 Total 1,263 2,531 3,794 Percent of Total 33% 67% 100% *Includes dwelling units within mixed use buildings The intensification level over the past year (new residential construction that occurs within the Built-up Area) was 67%. This level is second only to the 75% rate achieved in the previous reporting period (2019-2020). This continues to indicate that the City is on track to contribute towards, and in some years exceed, the minimum region -wide intensification target. 2020 figures include some projects within the UGC that were exempted from paying Development Charges. This exemption accelerated development rates in UGC for a few years. However, long-term averages are likely a better indication of ongoing trends. As we have seen in recent years, when there is a substantial number of multiple dwelling units created in the Built Up Area, the City's intensification level is higher. As the City's new greenfield areas are opening up in the coming years, it is expected that the intensification rate may be lower in future years. Current Greenfield Subdivision under construction Page 58 of 69 Figure 5 illustrates the historic intensification levels, as per the Provincial Built Boundary Line. Figure 5: Intensification Level 2001 to resent 80 70 60 50 Z aai 40 J 0 30 20 W 10 W 0 Oh OO O'1 O� OO NO N1110 N'3 Nil N NO N N �O �O �O �O �O �O Year The City expects to see "spike" (i.e. 2013, 2020, 2021) and "dip" (i.e. 2012) years with respect to the BUA intensification level as the timing of 2-3 multiple dwelling developments can affect the reported rate in a given year for a municipality the size of Kitchener. A multi-year average provides a better understanding, for growth monitoring purposes, of whether the City is on track to achieving the required intensification level. Figure 6 below illustrates the 5 -year average intensification levels from June 2006 to June 2021. Figure 6: 5 Year Average Intensification Levels Year 5 Year Average Intensification Level (%) June 2006 - June 2011 41 June 2011 - June 2016 46 June 2016 - June 2021 56 The 5 -year average Intensification Level (June 2016 — June 2021) is now at 56% with the 10 - year average (2011-2021) slightly lower at 51%. Page 59 of 69 5. Intensification Areas — Existing Measures and Additional Capacity for New Growth Existing Measures Figure 7 quantifies the existing number of dwelling units, residents, jobs and density measure (residents and jobs per hectare) for the currently identified Intensification Areas within the BUA. Figure 7: Existing Measures for Current Intensification Areas The estimated density of the Urban Growth Centre (UGC) is 212 RJs/ha in 2021. These figures have not been adjusted to account for changes in office and work from home trends brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which pandemic -related changes will continue in the long term is uncertain. Nevertheless, interest in residential development within the UGC has remained robust during the pandemic period. Page 60 of 69 Land Non - Intensification Area Area Units Residents Residential Jobs Residents (Ha) Floor + Jobs/ha Space (m2) Urban Growth Centre 107 4,689 7,521 841,264 15,233 212 Primary Node 115 1,512 2,723 106,587 3,500 69 Mixed Use Nodes 294 4,074 7,346 214,254 6,167 42 Mixed Use Corridors 123 2,373 4,468 197,921 6,668 103 Neighbourhood Mixed 46 163 413 10,693 1,826 52 Use Centres Comprehensive 27 411 938 126,982 299 76 Development Areas Subtotal of 712 13,222 23,409 1,497,971 33,693 Intensification Areas Site Specific Intensification 1,127 2,202 721,485 7,675 53 Opportunities Grand Total 14,349 25,611 2,219,456 41,368 *Outside of the Urban Growth Centre, population estimates are based on City and MPAC land use data and census persons per unit estimates. Jobs estimates are based on business directory data or MPAC floor area and jobs per unit floor area assumptions. UGC data is provided by the Region based on census, building permit and workplace count statistics. The estimated density of the Urban Growth Centre (UGC) is 212 RJs/ha in 2021. These figures have not been adjusted to account for changes in office and work from home trends brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which pandemic -related changes will continue in the long term is uncertain. Nevertheless, interest in residential development within the UGC has remained robust during the pandemic period. Page 60 of 69 Capacity for New Growth Figure 8 explores the estimated potential for accommodating new development within each of the intensification areas based on the existing zoning only. 50% Scenario The maximum amount of development permitted in the as -of -right zoning represents the City's total capacity to accommodate growth given current planning tools. It is anticipated that only some parcels within intensification areas will be redeveloped within the short or medium term for a variety of reasons. Some parcels well be developed at lower densities than the maximum permitted by zoning. Still others will receive zoning by-law amendments to exceed these maximums. In order to account for these factors, this report evaluates 50% of the maximum permitted by zoning as a reasonable estimate or proxy of opportunities for growth. Figure 8: Additional Capacity Measures for Current Intensification Areas Buildings and sites within the Urban Growth Centre and the City's other Intensification Areas are well positioned with existing land use, density, design approvals and amenities in place which support future intensification capacity. New development applications and updates to the zoning in these areas as a result of the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy), Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS), and neighbourhood specific planning reviews will continue to refine 51111061 Non - Residential Floor Residents Intensification Areas Area Ha Units Residents Space(m2) Jobs + Jobs/ha Urban Growth Centre 107 1,914 3,416 237,209 9,646 122 Primary Node 115 444 906 7,894 789 17 Mixed Use Nodes 294 2,586 5,153 42,517 2,374 25 Mixed Use Corridors 123 4,690 8,829 305,489 9,237 114 Neighbourhood Mixed 46 13 25 2,162 23 1 Use Centres Comprehensive 27 103 269 2,199 273 29 Development Areas Subtotal of 712 9,750 18,598 597,470 22,324 Intensification Areas Site Specific Intensification 2,446 4,389 57,077 1580 33 Opportunities Grand Total 12,196 1 22,987 1 654,547 123,922 *Some data reported utilizes MPAC data which has limitations (i.e. non-residential building floor space). Buildings and sites within the Urban Growth Centre and the City's other Intensification Areas are well positioned with existing land use, density, design approvals and amenities in place which support future intensification capacity. New development applications and updates to the zoning in these areas as a result of the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy), Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS), and neighbourhood specific planning reviews will continue to refine 51111061 the planning framework and add to the capacity to accommodate growth in these areas. Figure 9 provides an account of the total number of dwelling units, residents, non-residential floor space and jobs that could result at build -out of the Intensification Areas. Figure 9: Total Measures (Existing + Additional Capacity) for Current Intensification Areas Given the additional opportunities for redevelopment, based on existing zoning, there is capacity and potential to achieve higher densities within Kitchener's Intensification Areas. An example of current downtown intensification Page 62 of 69 Non - Residential Intensification Area Floor Residents Areas (Ha) Units Residents Space(m2) Jobs + Jobs/ha Urban Growth Centre 107 6,603 10,937 1,078,473 24,879 334 Primary Node 115 1,956 3,629 114,481 4,289 86 Mixed Use Nodes 294 6,660 12,499 256,771 8,541 67 Mixed Use Corridors 123 7,063 13,297 503,410 15,905 217 Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centres 46 176 437 12,855 1,848 52 Comprehensive Development Areas 27 514 1,207 129,181 572 105 Subtotal of Intensification Areas 712 22,972 42,006 2,095,171 56,034 Site Specific Intensification Opportunities 3,573 6,591 787,500 9,419 86 Grand Total 26,545 48,597 2,882,671 65,453 Given the additional opportunities for redevelopment, based on existing zoning, there is capacity and potential to achieve higher densities within Kitchener's Intensification Areas. An example of current downtown intensification Page 62 of 69 6. Estimated Land Supply The estimated land supply for Kitchener is a total of the potential capacity within the BUA and the DGA. As development moves from raw land through the development approvals stage and eventually to construction, the land supply estimates become more accurate. 6.1 Potential Built-up Area Supply The Built-up Area land supply includes lands within the Built Boundary Line that are within intensification areas, are site specific intensification opportunities, include a minor intensification factor within existing communities (community interiors) and the potential supply from registered, draft approved and in -circulation subdivisions. Figure 10: Estimated Built-up Area Supply (capacity of intensification lands inside the Built Boundary) Intensification Area Units Residents Non -Res. Space (m2)* Jobs Urban Growth Centre 1,911 3,416 237,209 9,646 Primary Node 444 906 7,894 789 Mixed Use Nodes** 2,586 5,153 42,517 2,374 Mixed Use Corridors 4,690 8,829 305,489 9,237 Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centres 13 25 2,162 23 Comprehensive Development Areas 103 269 2,199 273 Subtotal of Intensification Areas 9,747 18,598 597,470 22,342 Site Specific Intensification Opportunities 2,446 4,389 57,077 1,580 Total Potential Supply of Current Intensification Areas 12,193 22,987 654,547 23,922 Community Interiors 500 1,274 0 35 Registered (Vacant Land Inventory) 313 686 79,782 1,438 Draft Approved 109 295 0 0 In Circulation 0 0 0 0 Other Designated 0 0 0 0 Subtotal 1,005 2,443 215,688 3,263 Total Potential Supply (Current Zoning) 13,198 25,430 870,235 27,185 *Some data reported utilizes MPAC data which has limitations (i.e. non-residential building floor space). **Does not include Lackner/Fairway Mixed Use Node which is in the Designated Greenfield Area. Figure 10 illustrates that the City's current estimated Built-up Area land supply includes a potential capacity of approximately 13,198 dwelling units and under 900 thousand square metres of non-residential floor space. Page 63 of 69 6.2 Potential Designated Greenfield Area Supply The potential Designated Greenfield Area (DGA) land supply includes all lands outside the Built Boundary Line that are designated for development in the City's Official Plan. The estimates will become more refined as land parcels within this area move through the development approval process. The dwelling unit numbers are primarily based on maximums for blocks of land that have a range of units. Similar to Figure 10, the DGA land supply includes intensification areas, site specific intensification opportunities, lands which have been designated in the Official Plan but do not currently have development applications (e.g. portions of the Rosenberg Community) and the potential supply from registered, draft approved and in -circulation subdivisions. Figure 11: Estimated Designated Greenfield Area Supply (lands outside the Built Boundary) Figure 11 illustrates that the City's current estimated Designated Greenfield Area land supply includes a potential capacity of approximately 19,000 residential units and 250,000 square metres of non-residential floor space. Page 64 of 69 Non -Res. Floor Greenfield Location Units Residents Space m2 Jobs Intensification Areas* 240 430 57,100 1,180 Site Specific Intensification Opportunities 0 0 8,988 164 Other Designated Lands** 5,780 13,180 112,954 6,016 Registered (Vacant Land Inventory) 2,486 6,236 21,104 518 Draft Approved 6,015 13,456 24,300 168 In Circulation 4,695 11,824 24,300 168 Total*** 19,216 45,126 248,746 8,214 *Includes Lackner/Fairway Mixed Use Node (outside Built Boundary Line) ** Using 55 residents+jobs/hectare assumption. Lands are net Provincial constraints only. No Hidden Valley Community included. Includes Rosenberg lands without a development application, based on densities in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan. ***Does not include any additional lands added in the Region Official Plan and City Official Plan to the City Urban Area (i.e Dundee North). Once the land use designations are considered, the DGA supply estimates will be updated. Figure 11 illustrates that the City's current estimated Designated Greenfield Area land supply includes a potential capacity of approximately 19,000 residential units and 250,000 square metres of non-residential floor space. Page 64 of 69 6.3 Estimated Total Supply When combined, the potential land supply of both the BUA and DGA provides a total estimate for residential and employment land in Kitchener. Figure 12: Estimated Total Supply: Built-up Area and Designated Greenfield Area Location Units Residents Non-Res Jobs Capacity 70,556 35,399 Total 338,960 Built-up Area (BUA) 13,198 25,430 870,235 27,185 Designated Greenfield 19,216 45,126 248,746 8,214 Area (DGA) Total 32,414 70,556 1,118,981 35,399 The estimated supply of dwelling units has decreased in the BUA and DGA from June 2020. The total supply of dwelling units and jobs is expected to eventually decrease as development continues to occur and the city moves towards a "mature state". The timing of development from the estimated supply of units is influenced by many factors including infrastructure timing, land owner priorities and market forces. As previously discussed throughout this report, the estimated land supply for Kitchener is based on existing lands within the City's urban area as per the 1994 Official Plan and zoning at the time of the preparation of the KGMS in 2009. It does not include any additional lands added in the Region's Official Plan and City's Official Plan to the City's urban area (within the DGA) nor does it include the intensification areas within the built up area as outlined in the City's new Official Plan. Once urban land use designations are assigned to the additional DGA lands, the DGA supply estimates will be updated. In addition, once updates to zoning in the intensification areas have been completed and are in effect through the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy), Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS) project, and neighbourhood specific planning reviews, the supply numbers for the BUA will also be updated. 7. Current Capacity for Growth This section compares the current population and employment capacity with the population and employment allocations provided by the Region of Waterloo. Figure 13: Population Allocation vs. Estimated Capacity Kitchener's 2020 mid -year population estimated by the Region is now 268,000 approximately 6,000 more people than reported mid -year 2020. Figure 13 estimates that the City has an existing supply/capacity of developable land within the BUA and DGA that can accommodate more residents and jobs than the 2031 population and employment allocation from the Region. Maintaining capacity beyond these forecasts is important to meet the housing and employment Page 65 of 69 Population Employment Existing 268,404* 104,775* Capacity 70,556 35,399 Total 338,960 140,174 2031 Growth Allocation 319,500 132,500 Difference 19,460 7,674 *Unofficial interim population estimate as of mid -year 2021, Region Kitchener's 2020 mid -year population estimated by the Region is now 268,000 approximately 6,000 more people than reported mid -year 2020. Figure 13 estimates that the City has an existing supply/capacity of developable land within the BUA and DGA that can accommodate more residents and jobs than the 2031 population and employment allocation from the Region. Maintaining capacity beyond these forecasts is important to meet the housing and employment Page 65 of 69 needs of our growing community because not all sites within intensification area will be redeveloped within the 2031 planning horizon. 8. A Place to Grow Implementation On May 16, 2019 a new Growth Plan (A Place to Grow) came into effect which, among other things, provides for revised intensification levels and density targets. A Place to Grow was amended in 2020. The new targets will come into effect upon completion of the Regional Official Plan review, currently underway. It is expected that the City's growth management strategy and framework as well as the annual monitoring report may be revised following the Region's Official Plan Review and subsequently the City's Official Plan review. Growth Forecasts In response to previous Provincial growth forecasts (and Regional allocation thereof), the City developed background information in support of the KGMS that analyzes the growth capacity of various areas of the city. As indicated in Section 7.0 of this report, Kitchener has the capacity to accommodate the allocated growth into appropriate areas. The Province continues to update long-term growth forecast scenarios for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. These forecasts are required to be included within the Region's Official Plan and the allocations of these forecasts within local Official Plans. At such time as the Region of Waterloo amends their Plan to identify any different/further allocation of the forecasts for Kitchener, an update to the growth management assessment and the Kitchener Official Plan may be required. Urban Growth Centre The 2006 Growth Plan required that the Downtown Kitchener Urban Growth Centre be planned to achieve a minimum density of 200 RJs/ha by 2031. The City's Official Plan set this target at 225 RJs/ha by 2031. The present density is 212 RJs/ha. The UGC has now exceeded the provincial minimum target and, with additional intensification projects currently happening or proposed in the UGC, the City is well positioned to meet and likely exceed the Official Plan minimum density target before 2031. To the best of staff's knowledge, none of the 19 other UGCs outside of the City of Toronto have achieved their 2031 Provincial minimum density targets. Higher density targets and a revised timeframe may be established by the Region through the Regional Official Plan Review. Intensification The 2006 Growth Plan required that 40% of residential development be directed to the BUA by 2015. The target within the Regional Official Plan is a minimum of 45% of all new residential development to be located within the BUA. The 2020 Growth Plan has a higher intensification level target and determining how to implement the target in our region is being considered as part of the Region's Official Plan Review. To monitor new development, the City has a dynamic system that tracks building permit issuance for new residential units inside and outside the Built Boundary Line. The most recent intensification level over a one-year period was 67% while the five-year average intensification level is now at 56%. As indicated in Section 4.0, a multi-year average provides a better understanding, for monitoring purposes, of whether the City is on track to achieving the required intensification level. Designated Greenfield Area Densities The Growth Plan mandates that future development within the Designated Greenfield Area should achieve specific, transit -supportive density targets. Based on the 2006 Growth Plan, to Page 66 of 69 contribute to meeting the Region's minimum density target of 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare for the entire Designated Greenfield Area shown in the Regional Official Plan, Kitchener's target is 55 residents and jobs per hectare in greenfield areas (residential subdivisions) This same target applies to other urban areas within the Region. Kitchener is well positioned to meet this target. There are several plans of subdivision that are in areas served, or will be served, by transit that meet or exceed Kitchener's target. The Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) provides a tool for identifying and tracking the Designated Greenfield Area density. Planning Principles Planning a city is not just about achieving certain numerical targets. The majority of the Growth Plan includes policy direction to achieve healthy and complete communities. Kitchener has long been a leader in promoting walkable, transit -supportive development. Kitchener's efforts to continue to revitalize the Urban Growth Centre, clean up brownfield sites and achieve mixed use developments that are pedestrian -oriented are significant. Planning for a full range and mixing mix of housing to meet the needs of households in all stages of their lives is also critical. We are further striving to enhance the linkages between land use planning and other community considerations such as transportation options, community infrastructure, social dynamics, economics and environmental conservation. Ultimately, the goal is to help achieve a higher quality of life in a complete and healthy community. 9. Regional Growth Management Strategy Implementation The goals outlined in the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS), are largely reflected in the goals of the KGMS. 10. Kitchener Growth Management Strategy Implementation The KGMS encompasses six goals that facilitate managing growth and development within the City of Kitchener. These goals support the RGMS and have been adapted to the City of Kitchener context. All of the objectives, initiatives and recommendations of the KGMS have now been completed in the past 11 years, with the most recent achieved in the delivery of the new urban design manual in September 2019. Kitchener Growth Management Plan The Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) is an evolution of the former Staging of Development program and is used as a tool to assist with the implementation of the KGMS. The KGMP establishes priority levels for development and infrastructure projects for each growth area within the City. It includes the prioritization and allocation of resources towards completing initiatives that are required to move lands from the draft approval stage to registration, construction and developing complete communities. The current KGMP (2019-2021+) was adopted by City Council in November 2019. The next KGMP for 2021-2023+ is expected to be delivered in early 2022. 11. Future of City's Growth Management Program This is the 12th edition of the annual growth monitoring report, and it has remained largely unchanged since the first version.. This report tracks development and capacity in Intensification Areas and Designated Greenfield Areas Established in the 1994 Official Plan. This report does not include statistics for the Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and many other intensification areas that were established in Kitchener's 2014 Official Plan. Page 67 of 69 It is anticipated that the City's growth management program, including the strategy, framework and dynamic tracking and monitoring system, will be updated in future years to reflect: recent changes to provincial legislation; updates to the Region's Official Plan following the completion of their Official Plan Review (currently underway); and, subsequently the City's Official Plan review which will follow. Major Transition Station Areas (MTSAs) are key intensification areas that are identified in the City's current Official Plan and through contemporary planning efforts. Many of the MTSA geographies partially overlap with the intensification areas that are included in the Kitchener Growth Monitoring framework. Given the importance of MTSAs, this report provides some initial findings regarding the existing densities in Major Transit Station Areas around the existing and planned ION Light Rail network. As background to the Regional Official Plan review, the Region prepared an Intensification Strategy Technical Brief (2021) to understand the current density and opportunities within MTSAs. Their methodology is not comparable to the one used in the Kitchener Growth Management Framework. The Region's 2019 estimates of residents, jobs and density for Kitchen's MTSA are shown in Figure 14 and are based on draft MTSA boundaries that have yet to be finalized in the Region's Official Plan. Figure 14 indicates that Victoria Park + Kitchener City Hall already exceeds the Growth Plan minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs per hectare. The existing density of most other MTSAs is well under this target. The City's ongoing planning work in Downtown and in Central Neighborhoods must, among other things, ensure the City is planning to meet or exceed these minimum density targets. The City may set a higher minimum intensification target for some MTSAs (as the City has done for the UGC density target). Page 68 of 69 Figure 14: Existing Measures and Draft Targets for Major Transit Station Areas Page 69 of 69 Draft M i n Existing Density Residents Target Intensification Existing Existing Existing + Jobs/ha Residents Areas Area ha People 2019 Jobs 2019 2019 + Jobs/ha Grand River 87 2,743 4,015 78 160 Hospital Central Station 160 Innovation 95 2,912 4,073 74 District Victoria Park+ 160 Kitchener City 56 3,664 6,320 178 Hall Fredrick + Queen 59 2,781 5,699 145 160 Kitchener Market 160 61 2,681 1,081 61 Borden 160 54 1,008 1,381 44 Mill 160 105 2,442 1,141 34 Block Line 80 116 2,898 2,094 43 Fairway 107 6,276 3,408 91 160 Sportsworld 100 550 3,358 39 160 *This methodology to calculate existing and R+J/ha is not comparable to that used in the Kitchener Growth Management Framework. Page 69 of 69