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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSI Agenda - 2022-09-12Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Agenda Monday, September 12, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers - Hybrid City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 The City of Kitchener has aligned with provincial changes to COVID-19 restrictions and City Hall is now open for in-person services, however appointments are still encouraged. Council and Committees of Council are now being offered in a hybrid format and welcome delegate participation either in-person or electronically. Those people interested in participating in this meeting can register online using the delegation registration form at www.kitchener.ca/delegation or via email at delegation (a)kitchener.ca. For in-person delegations, registration can be facilitated up until the start of the meeting. For those who are interested in participating electronically, registration will be required 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. The meeting live -stream and archived videos are available at www.kitchener.ca/watchnow 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 D. Chapman Vice -Chair: Councillor P. Singh Pages 1. MEETING PART ONE - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2. Commencement 3. 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. 3.1. Limiting Distance Agreement with the Owner of 17 Benton St. and the 4 Corporation of the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Div. B, 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Ontario Building Code - DSD -2022-406, DSD -2022-406 4. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates who are attending in-person are permitted to register up to the start of the meeting. Those who are interested in attending virtually for Part One (3:00 p.m. start) of this meeting must register by 1:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022, in order to participate electronically. 4.1. Item 6.1 - 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment - DSD -2022-299 4.1.a. Bangishimo Johnston 5. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act - 3:00 p.m. 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. 5.1. Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/007/W/ES - 20 m 7 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Street - Regional Municipality of Waterloo, DSD -2022-409 (Staff will provide a 5 minute presentation on this matter.) 6. Discussion Items 6.1. 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment - DSD- 15 m 44 2022-299 7. Information Items 7.1. Quarterly Development Applications Update 2022 Q3, DSD -2022-421 55 7.2. 2022 Business Plan - August Progress Report, CAO -2022-420 77 7.3. Appointments to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, COR- 95 2022-419 Page 2 of 350 8. MEETING PART TWO - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 9. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. Delegates who are attending in-person are permitted to register up to the start of the meeting. Those who are interested in attending virtually for Part Two (6:00 p.m. start) of this meeting must register by 4:00 p.m. on September 12, 2022, in order to participate electronically. 9.1. None at this time. 10. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act - 6:00 p.m. 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. 10.1. Official Plan Amendment OPA22/006/R/TS - 15 m 98 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/010/R/TS - 27 Roy Street - RFB Developments, DSD - 2022407 (Staff will provide a 5 minute presentation on this matter.) 10.2. Official Plan Amendment OPA22/005/O/CD - 30 m 137 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/008/O/CD - 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue - St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, DSD -2022-401 (Staff will provide a 5 minute presentation on this matter.) 10.3. Official Plan Amendment OPA21/008/K/CD - 30 m 227 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21 /013/K/CD - 1668 King Street East - 2806399 Ontario Inc., DSD -2022-405 (Staff will provide a 5 minute presentation on this matter.) 11. Adjournment Mariah Blake Committee Administrator Page 3 of 350 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Mike Seiling, Director of Building, 519-741-2200 ext. 7669 PREPARED BY: Jennifer Young, Municipal Building Official, 519-741-2200 ext. 7848 WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9 DATE OF REPORT: August 9, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-406 SUBJECT: Limiting Distance Agreement with the Owner of 17 Benton St. and the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Div. B, 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Ontario Building Code. RECOMMENDATION: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the registered owner(s) of Plan 364 Part Lot 4, Part Lot 5, Plan 394, Part Lot 38, RP58R-2490 Part 1, Known as 17 Benton St., pursuant to Div. B Section 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Ontario Building Code, said agreement to permit the construction of the new exterior openings with the limiting distance for the exposing building face being measured to a point beyond the property line on the adjacent City open park space, Plan 394, Part Lot 38, known as Oktoberfest Platz REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to seek council authorization to allow a limiting distance to permit more openings on the side of the building facing a public park. • The financial implications are none. • Community engagement is none. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The Building Code limits the number of unprotected openings (ie: windows and doors) in exterior walls to reduce the potential for fire spreading to adjacent buildings, existing or proposed. However, Section 3.2.3.1.(11) of the Building Code does permit an increased number of unprotected openings if an agreement has been entered into with the municipality and the adjacent property owner to establish the point to which the limiting distance for an exposing building face shall be measured beyond the property line. REPORT: The owner of the subject lot wishes to construct new openings within the existing wall face, with more unprotected openings in the South sidewall facing adjacent City property than the *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 4 of 350 available limiting distance will allow. This would allow a more attractive leasable spaces within the building. In this instance 1.4 metres (4.6 feet) is required but the existing wall face sits right along the property line. The owner would like to allow 14% unprotected openings on this wall face. An additional limiting distance of 1.4 metres onto the adjacent property would permit the existing commercial building to be constructed with 14% unprotected openings presently shown on the construction drawings. Staff are supportive of this change due to the public park being adjacent to the site. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications to this report. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council / Committee meeting. REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: N/A APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Key Plan and Elevation Page 5 of 350 rcoxawr ro sr>E •exo--r Site Plan — Existing Building at 17 Benton St., adjacent Oktoberfest Platz 0 e,.�� • �0��• '.. R" STC. .�'. l Elevation of wall face facing Charles St. E. showing proposed new openings Distance Page 6 of 350 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 3 DATE OF REPORT: August 12, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-409 SUBJECT: 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Street Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES Regional Municipality of Waterloo RECOMMENDATION: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 85-1, for the applicant, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to Report DSD -2022-409 as Attachment `A'; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the applicant, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to Report DSD - 2022 -409 as Attachment `B'; and, That the Proposed By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, as amended shall have no force and effect against the subject lands until the date that all appeals relating to By-law 2022-040 (Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy) Stage 2b — Applying New Residential Zones on Properties) in relation to the subject lands have been withdrawn or decided and any applicable appeal periods have expired; and further That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to evaluate and provide a planning recommendation regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Street. • It is Planning staffs recommendation that the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved. The proposed application represents an opportunity to provide affordable housing that is "geared to income" for seniors. Community engagement included: *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 7 of 350 o circulation of a preliminary notice to residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject site; o installation of a large billboard notice sign on the property; o follow up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public who responded to the circulation or saw the billboard sign; o notice advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject site, and those who responded to the preliminary circulation, and o notice of the public meeting was published in The Record on August 19, 2022. This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Planning Staff is recommending approval of the requested Zoning By-law Amendment application to: • Amend Zoning By-law 85-1 by adding a new Special Regulation Provision (782R) to regulate minimum required parking standards and the location of the parking area. • Amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 by adding a new Site Specific Provision (351) to regulate minimum required parking standards and the location of the parking area. • Facilitate the construction of a 48 -unit affordable housing building. BACKGROUND: The City of Kitchener has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to redevelop an existing affordable housing site to add 32 additional affordable dwelling units. The subject property is identified as `Community Areas' on the City's Urban Structure (Map 2 - City of Kitchener Official Plan) and designated as `Medium Rise Residential' (Map 3 - City of Kitchener Official Plan). The subject property is part of a larger regionally owned affordable housing campus that includes 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Street. In total there are currently 123 dwelling units as follows: • 82 Wilson Avenue contains a two-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units • 84 Wilson Avenue contains a six -storey apartment building with 56 dwelling units • 210 Fourth Avenue contains a two-storey apartment building with 51 dwelling units The proposed development would leave the buildings addressed as 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue unchanged. The two-storey building addressed as 82 Wilson Avenue would be demolished and replaced with a six -storey building with 48 dwelling units. Page 8 of 350 Figure 1 — Existing Affordable Housing Campus Site Context The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The lot area of the subject site is approximately 1.23 hectares. The lot frontage on Wilson Avenue is 84 metres and the frontage on Fourth Avenue is 139 metres. The lands currently contain three (3) buildings with 123 affordable dwelling units. The interior lot lines of the subject lands abut City -owned lands made up of Kingsdale Community Centre to the west, and a wooded area to the north that is part of the community centre lands. Page 9 of 350 DVO CpNYV l © C SHELL;,CONNAG�NP gr Ui o SUBJECTAREA LU U LU Q z w O m X24 �R�fiNF fi = 00 a mC 0R- m Figure 2 - Location Map: 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Avenue REPORT: The applicant has recently demolished a two-storey building addressed as 82 Wilson Avenue and proposes to replace it with a 6 -storey building. The 16 dwelling units would be replaced with 48 dwelling units, for a net increase of 32 dwelling units. This would bring the overall total of the Region of Waterloo affordable housing campus to 155 dwelling units. The ground floor of the new 6 -storey building is proposed to contain office space, a commercial kitchen, bicycle storage, amenity area for residents, utility rooms, and the main lobby. A building connection with an elevator is proposed to bridge the new building with the existing 6 -storey building addressed as 84 Wilson Avenue. This will provide a shared elevator for both buildings. A need was identified for this by the applicant as the existing 6 -storey building at 84 Wilson contains only one elevator. Each of the 48 new dwelling units is proposed to contain a charging station for a mobility scooter or e -bicycle. In addition, 7 additional Class A bicycle parking spaces are to be provided on the ground floor of the building. Page 10 of 350 Figure 3- Site Plan for 6 -storey Building Location and Connection to 84 Wilson Avenue To facilitate the redevelopment of the lands, a Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed. The Zoning By-law Amendment would establish a new site specific provision to create development standards for building height, a parking rate, and the location of the parking area. 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. Section 1.4.3 (d) of the PPS promotes densities for new housing which efficiently use land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities. The PPS sets out a policy framework for sustainable healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote 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. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will contribute to the provision of affordable housing and allow an existing affordable housing complex to intensify. The subject lands are within an existing neighbourhood with adequate servicing capacity, road network capacity, and other required infrastructure and therefore represents a cost-effective development pattern that minimized 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 the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range Page 11 of 350 and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) 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. Policy 2.2.1.4(a) This plan will support the achievement of Complete Communities that feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services and public service facilities. Policy 2.2.1.4(c) This plan will support the achievement of Complete Communities that provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes. The proposed development represents affordable housing, and multiple dwelling residential, which are encouraged in the above policies of the Growth Plan. The existing neighbourhood is well served by local public transit and community services, such as the adjacent Kingsdale Community Centre. Planning staff is of the opinion that the development proposal conforms to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. Regional policies require the City 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. 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: Urban Structure The subject lands are identified as a `Community Areas' in the City's Urban Structure (Map 2). The planned function of Community Areas is to provide residential uses as well as non-residential supporting uses intended to serve the immediate residential areas. Community Areas may have limited intensification with development being sensitive and compatible with the character, form, and planned function of the surrounding context. Land Use Designation The subject lands are designated `Medium Rise Residential' in the City's Official Plan (Map 3). Medium Rise Residential areas are intended to accommodate a range of medium density housing types including townhouse dwellings in a cluster development, multiple dwellings and special needs housing. The Medium Rise Residential designation states that the City will encourage and support the mixing and integrating of innovative and different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a medium -rise built form. No buildings shall exceed 8 storeys or 25 metres in height. The proposed zoning by-law amendment will facilitate the addition of a new multiple dwelling and special needs housing, as it is proposed to serve users that have mobility requirements and use daily support functions. The proposed building at 6 storeys and 20.9 metres will not exceed the Page 12 of 350 stated maximum heights in metres or storeys in the Official Plan. Planning staff is of the opinion that the requested zoning by-law amendment will assist in the provision of a housing form that conforms with the Medium Rise Residential land use designation in the City's Official Plan. Transportation The City's Official Plan contains policies to develop, support, and maintain a complete, convenient, accessible and integrated transportation system that incorporates active transportation, public transit, and accommodates vehicular traffic. In regard to alternate modes of transportation, objectives of the Official Plan include promoting land use planning and development that is integrated and conducive to the efficient and effective operation of public transit and encourages increased ridership of the public transit system. The City shall promote and encourage walking and cycling as safe and convenient modes of transportation. The proposed development aims to increase density on an existing site that is served well by public transit, with access to Grand River Transit Routes 7, 8 and Npress Route 301. The site sits just outside of a Major Transit Station Area, as an Ion Station is approximately 850 metres away. Staff is of the opinion that the requested zoning by-law amendment conforms with the transportation policies of the City's Official Plan. Housing The City's primary objective with respect to housing in the Official Plan is to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. This proposal for affordable housing for seniors represents a crucial housing need in the City and Region. The City's Official Plan encourages and supports the creation and retention of special needs housing. The proposed housing type is an important segment in Kitchener's housing continuum. Policy 4.C.1.9. Residential intensification and/or redevelopment within existing neighbourhoods will be designed to respect existing character. A high degree of sensitivity to surrounding context is important in considering compatibility. Policy 4.C.1.12. The City favours a land use pattern which mixes and disperses a full range of housing types and styles both across the city as a whole and within neighbourhoods. Policy 4.C.1.22: The City will encourage the provision of a range of innovative housing types and tenures such as rental housing, freehold ownership and condominium ownership including common element condominium, phased condominium and vacant land condominium, as a means of increasing housing choice and diversity. Policy 4.C.1.29: The City will encourage and support special needs housing to locate in close proximity to public transit, commercial uses and other compatible non-residential land uses, parks and community facilities and have convenient access to community, social and health services. Based on the above housing policies, staff is of the opinion that the application conforms to the Official Plan. Policy Conclusion Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan and the City of Kitchener Official Plan, and represents good planning. Page 13 of 350 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject lands are currently zoned in both Zoning By-law 85-1 and Zoning By-law 2019-051 (currently under appeal). Amendments to both By-laws are necessary as part of this Zoning By-law Amendment application and are described separately below. Zoning By-law 85-1: The subject lands are currently zoned `Residential Six Zone (R-6)' in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant has requested to add Special Regulation Provision 782R to Zoning By-law 85-1. The proposed special regulation provision would establish development standards related to building height, front yard setback, the required parking, and the location of parking. a) The maximum building height shall be 25 metres b) The minimum front yard setback shall be 10 metres c) The maximum front yard setback shall be 15 metres d) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit e) Required off-street parking may be located in the front yard or side lot abutting a street and between the fagade and the front lot line or side lot line abutting a street. In no case shall any parking be located within 3 metres of the street line. Zoning By-law 2019-051: The subject lands are split -zoned `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6)' and `Natural Heritage Conservation' in Zoning By-law 2019-051, which is currently under appeal. A small portion of the northwest corner of 84 Wilson Avenue is zoned `Natural Heritage Conservation Zone (NHC-1)'. This portion is to remain untouched and is not within the proposed development area. The applicant has requested to add Site Specific Provision (351) to Zoning By-law 2019-051. The proposed provision would establish development standards related to the required parking and the location of parking. a) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; and b) Parking spaces may be located within the front yard or exterior side yard. In no case shall any parking spaces be located within 3 metres of the front lot line, exterior side lot line, or street line Staff offer the following comments with respect to the requested special regulation provision and site specific provision. Maximum building height A site specific provision for maximum building height is required only for Zoning By-law 85-1. The current `R-6' zoning under By-law 85-1 permits a maximum building height of 10.5 metres. In the opinion of Planning staff, the regulation in that zone category is outdated as it is based on the 1994 Official Plan which is no longer in effect on the subject lands. The land use designation in the 2014 Official Plan is `Medium Rise Residential', and the zoning has been implemented as `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 (currently under appeal). The `RES -6' zoning permits a building height of 25 metres. This building height is more indicative of a medium -rise residential housing form. Page 14 of 350 Front Yard Setback A site specific provision for front yard setback is required only for Zoning By-law 85-1. The Residential Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods (RIENS) by-law applies to multiple dwellings in Zoning By-law 85-1, but not in Zoning By-law 2019-051. The RIENS by-law intends to preserve established street lines in neighbourhoods in which contain consistent front yard setbacks. The street line on Wilson Avenue is not representative of a consistent, established street line. Rather, the site abuts Fourth Ave to the east and the Kingsdale Community Centre lands to the west. Wilson Ave reaches its terminus shortly after. Planning staff is of the opinion that applying the RIENS by- law for minimum/maximum setback is not appropriate in this circumstance and support the proposed building location at approximately 13 metres. Detailed review of elevation drawings during the subsequent site plan stage will ensure an adequate level of urban design regarding the building's street presence on Wilson Avenue. Required Parking Parking demand for affordable housing tends to be significantly lower than demand for market housing. The applicant has prepared a Parking Review and Justification Report (Salvini Consulting, 2021) that included on-site parking demand surveys to understand the existing demand for parking on the site. The surveyed maximum parking demand represented a rate of 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. The existing site contains 78 parking spaces. It is proposed to contain 98 parking spaces in total after development of the proposed 6 -storey building. The applicant is requesting a parking rate of 0.5 parking spaces per residential unit. Planning and Transportation Staff have reviewed the Parking Review and Justification Study and are supportive of the requested parking rate for the overall affordable housing campus. Parking Area Location The applicant is proposing to establish a new parking layout and paving between 82 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue. Other existing parking at the north of the site is to remain. Part of the new parking area, mostly containing visitor parking, is proposed to be located closer to Wilson Avenue and Fourth Avenue than the proposed building. Due to the layout of buildings on a corner site, portions of the proposed parking area are within the front and exterior side yards. Enhanced landscaping design through the site plan process can help to screen the parking area from the street line. Department and Agency Comments: Preliminary circulation of the Zoning By-law Amendment was undertaken on April 13, 2022 to applicable City departments and other review authorities. No major 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 Zoning By-law Amendment: • Planning Justification Report Prepared by GSP Group, December 2021 • Urban Design Brief Prepared by GSP Group with LGA Architectural Partners, November 2021 • Parking Review and Justification Report Prepared by Salvini Consulting, November 25, 2021 Page 15 of 350 • Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report Prepared by MGM Consulting Inc, November 15, 2021 • Site Concept Plan Prepared by LGA Architectural Partners, November 22, 2021 • Sustainability Statement Prepared by GSP Group, November 23, 2021 • Hydrogeologic Study Prepared by Salas O'Brien, March 31, 2022 • Environmental Impact Study Prepared by NSRI Inc, November 17, 2021 Community Input and Staff Response: Staff received written responses from 5 residents with respect to the proposed development. These can be found in Attachment `E'. 3 of the 5 responses were from residents seeking a unit in the proposed development. Planning Conclusions: In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the Zoning By-law amendment. Staff is of the opinion that the subject applications are consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conform to Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and represent good planning. Staff recommends that the application be approved. 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 Council / Committee meeting. A large billboard notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application was posted to the City's website. Following the initial circulation referenced below, an additional courtesy notice of the public meeting was circulated to all property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands, those responding to the preliminary circulation and Notice of the Public Meeting was posted in the Waterloo Region Record on August 19, 2022 (a copy of the Notice may be found in Attachment `C'). CONSULT — The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment was originally circulated to property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands on April 13, 2022. In response to this circulation, staff received written responses from 5 residents, which are included in Attachment `E'. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Zoning By-law 85-1 • Zoning By-law 2019-051 • Official Plan, 2014 Page 16 of 350 • Regional Official Plan, 2010 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Planning Act, 1990 • A Place to Grow Growth Plan, 2020 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman - General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 85-1 Attachment B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 2019-051 Attachment C — Newspaper Notice Attachment D — Department and Agency Comments Attachment E — Neighbourhood Comments Attachment F — Concept Plan Page 17 of 350 DSD -2022-409 Attachment "A" PROPOSED BY — LAW , 2022 BY-LAW NUMBER 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 — Regional Municipality of Waterloo — 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, 210 Fourth Street) 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 172 and 195 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 782R. 2. Appendix D of By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 782R thereto as follows: 782. Notwithstanding Sections 6 and 40.2.6 of this By-law, the following regulations shall apply for a multiple dwelling: a) The maximum building height shall be 25 metres; b) The minimum front yard setback shall be 10 metres; c) The maximum front yard setback shall be 15 metres; d) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; e) Required off-street parking may be located in the front yard or side lot abutting a street and between the fagade and the front lot line or side lot line abutting a street. In no case shall any parking be located within 3 metres of the street line." PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of , 2022. 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Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 172 and 195 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 2019-051 are hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as `Area 1' on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6) to Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6) with Site Specific Provision (351). 2. Section 19 of By-law 2019-051 is hereby amended by adding Section 19 (351) thereto as follows: "351. Notwithstanding Section 5 of this By-law within the lands zoned RES -6 and shown as affected by this subsection on Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 172 and 195 of Appendix `A', the following special regulations shall apply: a) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; b) Parking spaces may be located within the front yard or exterior side yard. In no case shall any parking spaces be located within 3 metres of the front lot line, exterior side lot line, or street line." 3. This amending By-law shall come into force on the day that By-law 2022-040 (Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy) Stage 2b — Applying New Page 20 of 350 DSD -2022-409 Attachment "A" Residential Zones on Properties) as it applies to the subject lands comes into effect. PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of 2022. 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Reduction in Parking To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner 519.741.2200 x 7843 eric.schneider@ kitchener.ca A Zoning By-law Amendment application will be considered to rezone the subject lands from `R-6' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with a site-specific provision for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. This would facilitate the redevelopment of the site with the removal of the existing 2 -storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replacing it with a new 6 -storey building. This would result in 32 additional affordable housing dwelling units. Page 23 of 350 Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. i Location: Council Chambers, ` Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West orirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, e find meeting details or to _ appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meetings Reduction in Parking To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner 519.741.2200 x 7843 eric.schneider@ kitchener.ca A Zoning By-law Amendment application will be considered to rezone the subject lands from `R-6' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with a site-specific provision for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. This would facilitate the redevelopment of the site with the removal of the existing 2 -storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replacing it with a new 6 -storey building. This would result in 32 additional affordable housing dwelling units. Page 23 of 350 Attachment D Region of Waterloo Eric Schneider Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Schneider, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N213 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www.regionofwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 1-226-752-8622 File: C14/2/22007 June 6, 2022 Re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/007 82-84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue GSP Group Inc. (C/O Kristen Barisdale) on behalf of The Region of Waterloo CITY OF KITCHENER GSP Group Inc. on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 82-84 Wilson Avenue and 410 Fourth Avenue (subject lands) in the City of Kitchener. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the property from the Residential Six (R-6) Zone to the RES -6 Zone with site-specific provisions to permit a parking rate of 0.58 spaces per unit; to provide Class A bicycle parking spaces at a rate of 0.12 spaces/unit; to provide 5 Class B bicycle parking spaces; to provide 0 electric vehicle parking spaces and to permit parking between the front fagade of the building and the street line for a new development proposed on site. The effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment will see the demolition of the existing two- storey apartment building containing 16 residential units and the construction of a six - storey residential apartment building with 48 affordable residential units. The existing six -storey apartment building containing 56 units and the existing two-storey apartment building containing 51 units will remain on site. The Region has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 24 of 350 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 designated Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Regional staff understand that the proposal contributes to the density in the Built -Up Area. Within the Urban Area, the Region directs the majority of growth to the built up area through reurbanization. Focal points for reurbanization include the Region's 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 in the Built -Up Area of the City of Kitchener and that the proposed development will contribute to the minimum target for reurbanization established for the Built -Up Area within the A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Regional Official Plan. Furthermore, Regional staff understand that this project is to support affordable housing and community based housing in the Region, which is supported in Chapter 3.A of the Regional Official Plan. Regional staff have no objection to the application and wish to advise the applicant of the following technical comments related to the proposal: Hydrogeology and Water Programs Hydrogeology and Water Program staff have no objection to the application, subject to the following special provisions being added to the site-specific amendments: 1. That the private wells located on site shall be used for the sole purpose of open loop geothermal energy; 2. That the open -loop geothermal wells shall not be used as a potable water supply or for irrigation purposes; and, 3. The wells shall be prohibited from connecting to the buildings plumbing system. In addition to the above, Regional staff request a final Stormwater Management Report that is submitted to the satisfaction of the Region, City and Grand River Conservation Authority at the Site Plan stage. Conclusions: Regional staff have no objection to ZBA 22/07 subject to the following being included in the Zoning By-law Amendment: 1. That the private wells located on site shall be used for the sole purpose of open loop geothermal energy; Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 25 of 350 2. That the open -loop geothermal wells shall not be used as a potable water supply or for irrigation purposes; and, 3. The wells shall be prohibited from connecting to the buildings plumbing system. 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. Region of Waterloo C/O Brad Pick (Owner/Authorized Personnel), GSP Group Inc. C/O Kristen Barisdale (Applicant) Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 26 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change/ Official Plan Amendment Comment Form Address: Owner: Application: Official Plan Amendment # Zoning By-law Amendment # Comments Of: Parks & Cemeteries Commenter's Name: Rebecca Roy Email: rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2600 x 4151 Date of Comments: May 16, 2022 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑X No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: I have reviewed the documentation noted below submitted in support of an OPA and ZBA to change the zoning from R-6 in Zoning By-law 85-1 to RES -6 in Zoning By-law 19-051, and or a new site-specific provision to be added to the zoning by-law to allow: a) Parking rate of 0.58 spaces per unit b) Class A bicycle parking rate of 0.12 spaces per unit c) To provide 5 class B bicycle parking spaces d) 0 electric vehicle parking spaces e) Parking to be permitted between the front fagade of the building and the street line The documents reviewed as part of this application include: i. A01 Site Plan, Issued for re -zoning on November 22, 2021 ii. CV2 Grading Plan, Issued for re -zoning on November 15, 2021 2. Site Specific Comments & Issues: Parkland Dedication .1 As per section 3.2.8 of the current Parkland Dedication Policy, the applicant is exempt from parkland dedication requirements. Any changes to the current application may require a revised parkland dedication. Dedication requirements are subject to the Parkland Dedication Policy current at the time of a formal site plan application. Please be advised that the City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy is currently under review .2 In the event of a discrepancy between the parkland dedication calculation form and this memo, please contact the above -noted Parks & Cemeteries staff for clarification. Street Trees A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Pape 1 of 3 age 27 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change/ Official Plan Amendment Comment Form o policy 8.C.2.6., the City will incorporate existing and/or new trees into the streetscape or road rights-of-way and encourage new development or redevelopment to incorporate, protect and conserve existing healthy trees and woodlands in accordance with the Urban Design Policies in Section 13 (Landscape and Natural Features) of the Urban Design Manual (UDM) and the Development Manual. o Please see UDM Part C, Section 13 and www.kitchener.ca/treemanagement for detailed submission requirements • City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy • City of Kitchener Development Manual • Chapter 690 of the current Property Maintenance By-law • Parks Strategic Plan • Multi -Use Pathways & Trails Masterplan • Urban Design Manual 5. Anticipated Fees: Parkland Dedication Dedication requirements are subject to the Parkland Dedication Policy current at the time of a formal site plan application. Please be advised that the City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy is currently under review. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Pape 3 of age8 of 350 Infrastructure Services PARKLAND DEDICATION Operations - Design & Development City of Kitchener TC' ,, ,b Kitchener Operations Facility, 131 Goodrich Dr. lv r,� Kitchener, ON N2C 2E8 PART 1: SITE INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND 1.1 Application Type 1.2 Address of Property 1.3 Owner 1.4 Previous Dedications PART 2: SITE USE DETAILS 2.1 Land Use Appraisal Appraisal Value Dedication Rate Site Statistics: 2.2 Land Area (ha) 2.3 Land Frontage - Severances only (I.m.) 2.4 Corner Lot (yes/no) 2.5 Net Land Frontage (I.m.) Residential Units: 2.6 Existing Units to be Retained 2.7 Existing Units to be Demolished 2.8 Proposed Units: 2.9 Proportion of New Units Commercial / Industrial Floor Area (mz): 2.10 Existing to be Retained 2.11 Existing to be Demolished 2.12 Proposed 2.13 Net Addition 2.14 Percent Addition PART 3: FINAL DEDICATION 3.1 Dedication Type 3.2 Park Dedication - Cash in Lieu 3.3 Park Dedication - Land Requirement (ha) PART 4: COMMENTS 4.1 No comments. Zoning By-law amendment 82-84 Wilson Ave & 210 Fourth Ave Region of Waterloo Max. Dedication Taken Deferred Applicant Exempt Date application received Date comments due Date of completion: Park dedication calculation shown above is an estimate only. The required dedication will be determined as of the day prior to the issuance of Building Permit. All calculations are based on City of Kitchener Council Policy 1-1074 and Council Report DTS-10-134. Page 29 of 350 Eric Schneider To: Katie Wood Subject: RE: 82 Wilson Ave. From: Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener.ca> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:13 PM To: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Cc: Trevor Jacobs <Trevor.Jacobs@kitchener.ca> Subject: FW: 82 Wilson Ave. Hey Eric, I put in the 2.82L/s into INFOSWMM and there does not seem to be any sanitary capacity issues in this area. Engineering has no concerns with the sanitary proposed. Sincerely, Ka-VV tie OOO�, C.E.T. Project Manager) Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7135 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 katie.wood C&kitchener.ca HYUM Page 30 of 350 City of Kitchener - Comment Form Project Address: 82 & 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue Application Type: ZBA Comments of: Environmental Planning (Sustainability) — City of Kitchener Commenter's name: Gaurang Khandelwal Email: gaurang.khandelwal@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 x 7611 Written Comments Due: May 13, 2022 Date of comments: May 12, 2022 1. Plans, Studies and/or Reports submitted and reviewed as part of a complete application: • Sustainability Statement, prepared by GSP Group, dated November 23, 2021 2. Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support a Zoning By-law Amendment with site specific provisions to demolish the existing two-storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replace it with a six - storey building with 48 affordable residential units, regarding sustainability and energy conservation and provided the following: • Although the Ontario Building Code (OBC) is advanced, going forward all developments will need to include robust energy conservation measures as the City (and Region of Waterloo) strive to achieve our greenhouse gas reduction target. • Based on my review of the supporting documentation, the applicant has indicated that a LEED Silver rating is targeted and several sustainability measures are being considered for the development. The Zoning Bylaw Amendment can be supported. 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 sustainability measures are best suited to the development. Potential items for consideration are: o Use of alternative water supply and demand management systems such as rainwater harvesting and grey water reuse, or design of the site and buildings for readiness to add these systems in the future o Use of alternative or renewable energy systems to meet new energy demand created by the development (i.e. ground source or air source heat pumps, roof -top solar photovoltaic panels, solar thermal hot water system, capture of waste heat from industrial processes to use for thermal energy needs, etc), or design of the site and building for readiness to add these systems in the future 1IPage Page 31 of 350 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. • 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 ... httbs://www.kitchener.ca/SustainabilityStatement 2 1 P a g e Page 32 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Dave Seller Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:06 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: ZBA comments: 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Attachments: COK NEW DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST 05.10.2022.pdf City of Kitchener Application Type: Zoning By-law Amendment Application: ZBA22/007/W/ES Project Address: 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Comments of: Transportation Services Commenter's Name: Dave Seller Email: dave.seller@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 Date of Comments: May 12, 2022 a. Transportation Service have no concerns with the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment being proposed for this development. b. A temporary parking plan be provided for review and comment to address any on-site parking being displaced due to the construction of the proposed 48 unit building. Please find attached the New Development Construction Checklist to be submitted. c. After reviewing the Parking Review and Justification report (November 25, 2021) submitted by Salvini Consulting, Transportation Services offer the following comments. This applicant is proposing a total of 155 residential units within three buildings. Two existing buildings having 51 and 56 units and the third building with 48 proposed units. The site is owned by the Region of Waterloo and provides affordable, supportive housing for predominantly seniors. It should be noted that this type of residential use has significantly lower parking rates than a typical residential apartment building not geared towards affordable and supportive housing for seniors. The current 85-1 zoning by-law requires a minimum of 233 parking spaces, where 98 parking spaces are being proposed. This equates to a 135 parking space shortfall or a 58% reduction in parking. A current parking ratio of 0.47 spaces per unit exists, based on the 58 parking spaces and 123 units being provided, which includes staff, visitor and resident parking. Data was collected on-site and revealed a parking ratio of 0.20 spaces per unit, with a peak parking demand of 24 spaces. To compliment a reduced parking rate, alternative modes of transportation are available. There are two existing Grand River Transit routes (#7 and #28) 230m or less from the site, with headways of 15 to 30 minutes in the peak hours. Each of these routes provide access to the ION station located at the Fairway Mall. For pedestrian walkability, there are concrete sidewalks on both sides of roadways within the area. The applicant will also be providing seven indoor Class A bicycle parking spaces, which is a lower amount than what is proposed in the future zoning by-law. However, given the proposed population of the site which will be geared toward seniors, the proposed reduction in Class A bicycle parking is supported by the provision of designated scooter parking in each unit. Page 33 of 350 Therefore, based on the analysis, data collection and conclusions provided within Salvini's report, Transportation Services can support the applicants proposed parking rate of 0.63 spaces per unit (98 spaces/155 units). The proposed parking rate will include 16 visitor and 7 office parking spaces. The proposed parking rate of 0.63 spaces per unit exceeds the existing parking ratio of 0.47 spaces per unit and the parking ratio data collected (0.20 spaces per unit). Should additional parking be needed, there is on -street parking available in the area. Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.seller@)kitchener.ca Page 34 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form Address: 82 Wilson Ave Owner: Region of Waterloo Application M Zoning By-law Amendment Comments Of: City of Kitchener— Urban Design- Planning Commenter's Name: Pegah Fahimian Email: Pegah.fahimian@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 Ext. 7342 Date of Comments: June 2, 2022 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑X No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: • Urban Design report, GSP Group • Site Plan, LGA Architectural Partners 2. Site -Specific Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support a Zoning By -Law Amendment to facilitate the construction of a six -story apartment building with 48 affordable housing units. There are some design modifications that must be addressed for the site plan application process to ensure the project fits in the context of the neighbourhood as detailed below: • The proposed entrance on the south elevation should be clearly distinguishable through its architectural design and treatment and should act as the focal point of the building and be given appropriate design emphasis. Consider adding further architectural expression to the main building fagades; explore options to maximize utility, interest, and expressiveness of the ground floor of the building. This can include more glazing, an articulated main entrance (such as the detailing proposed on the northeast corner), a greater variety of surface treatments and seating options, and strategic ways of incorporating modern art and visual elements into the public realm. • The area between the building's face and the property line should be well integrated with the street and public realm to deliver high-quality and seamless private, semi -private and public spaces. • Shared outdoor amenity space is to be provided at grade. • All visible elements of a building, including utilities (meters, conduits), HVAC (a/c units, vents) and loading/servicing areas are to be integrated into the design of the building and shown on elevation drawings as part of the building elevation approval process. • All utility locations including meter room and transformer room to be shown on the layout. Building -mounted or ground-based AC units should be located away from public view and fully screened, Otherwise, screen these elements visually with landscaping and architectural features that are integrated into the building design as a whole. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Papage J5 of 350 Attachment E Eric Schneider From: kathie oconnor - , Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 8:44 AM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] 82-84 Wilson Hello, I am happy to see that this is being developed for affordable housing, I live near by and walk past this site every day.. was wondering what was happening„ great location close to transit, parks, etc I am curious about affordable housing? what would rent cost in such a place? and how do people qualify to obtain affordable housing? Is there an income guideline? I own my home, so I am not in need of this housing, but I have always wondered how this works? Kathie O'Connor Kitchener Page 36 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jenn Sent: Monday, Apm 25, Zu22 2:41 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appeal 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Hi Eric, Thank you for sending us this information. Like many others in our neighborhood I would like to appeal this project 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue, Kitchener There has been theft issues in this area. We have had brake ins into our home and cars. I have witnessed a man near by inject drugs into his arm and constantly see groups of people smoke drugs at the near by park at the soccer field close to Fourth Avenue. More government housing will attract more issues. There is a school full of young children on Wilson Street. Please keep this neighborhood safe! Please sell the land to private developers and allow more new build houses to go up so hard working young families and couples that don't take drugs all day long can afford to buy and own a house. Ontario had lots of land. Let the private developers build homes for Canadians. Jennifer Hackett Page 37 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:50 AM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] New development This appeals to me could you provide the waterloo housing contact information for me please ... Jan Get Outlook for Android Page 38 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:05 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: New development Thankyou Get Outlook for Android From: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 1:41:12 PM To: 'Jan Picard' Subject: RE: New development Hi Jan, I spoke to regional staff and they let me know the best way to apply for this in on the regional wait list found at this link: https://forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/External/Community-Services/Housinq/Application-for-Community-Housinq Regards, Eric Schneider, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7843 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 eric.schneidernkitchener.ca From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:50 AM To: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] New development This appeals to me could you provide the waterloo housing contact information for me please ... Jan Get Outlook for Android 1 Page 39 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Patricia Adamson Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:39 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] 82,84Wilson&&210fourth Eric it was a delight to speak with you today I pointed out that 82 Wilson is too small the units that 84 Wilson should be the benchmark of where the units are and that fourth Ave. has no living room window so in time to come when there's more housing built it needs to be open airy and have windows Patricia Adamson Page 40 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Clare Reid Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:25 PM To: Eric Schneider Cc: John Gazzola; kbarisdale@gspgroup.ca Subject: [EXTERNAL] Comments regarding Fourth/Wilson Development - Do not disrupt our neightbourhood To whom it may concern, I am a resident of It is part of the the street from where 82-84 Wilson Ave & 210 Fourth Ave will be potentially developed. I would like to make my negative comments regarding this development clear. There is already affordable housing on said corner of Wilson and Fourth that is home to many families and individuals. By building a new residential unit on that corner, it would cause the displacement of said individuals and families. To knock down existing housing to make more housing is disruptive to the community within the current residence as well as to their neighbours. If the housing is to be built next to the existing building, it would takeover the green space heavily utilized by those who live on Fourth Ave (families with young children, elderly couples, pet owners, young professionals, etc.). Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, that green space has been a safe haven for contactless/distanced interactions between those who have felt isolated through the necessary limitations of social circles and indoor events. Though those restrictions have been lifted, the green space continues to be used. Furthermore, the wildlife within the neighbourhood (birds, squirrels, rabbits, ducks, bees, etc.) leave human structures alone due to having space that is maintained but undeveloped. The displacement of the wildlife could lead to damage not only regarding their ecosystem but also the ecosystem of the Fourth Ave residents as animals are forced to take up residence in gardens, basements, attics, etc. There is other green space on Wilson (across from the community centre) but that is used for recreational sports and therefore not suited for either of the above green space uses listed. And finally, the construction process to first demolish the current residence/prepare the green space and then build this new housing would disrupt the lives of many for months to years on end. Fourth Ave is close to Wilson Public School, on two major bus routes, and used as a through pass for many individuals trying to avoid the busy traffic of Fairway. To bring heavy construction to this neighbourhood would disrupt all of the above affecting the work, travel, sleep, and lives of those who did not ask for this housing nor to watch our neighbours be displaced. We understand that there is a housing crisis going on, we know that homes are becoming less and less affordable due to the economic and political climate at hand. Forcing a neighbourhood that is already suffering from said effects to suffer more will not solve the problem. Displacing those in affordable housing to put up bigger, less -affordable "affordable" housing will not solve the problem. Disrupting a school, wildlife, and a community that heavily relies on public transportation will not solve the problem. For the above stated reasons (focus on green space, residential use and enjoyment, and disruption to the neighbourhood ecosystem) I hope to make my and the opinion of the Fourth Ave triplex very clear - we do not want this development. 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J`/`.. z � Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 8, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Cory Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development 519-741- 2200 ext. 7065 PREPARED BY: Karoline Varin, Program Administrator, Arts & Creative Industries, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: July 14, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-299 SUBJECT: 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment RECOMMENDATION: That Bangishimo Johnston be appointed as the 2022 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by Public Art Working Group and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee: and further That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with Bangishimo Johnston, outlining the obligations of the Artist in Residence appointment. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to appoint the 2022 Artist in Residence. • The key finding of this report is that Bangishimo Johnston has been selected by the Public Art Working Group (PAWL) and recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) as the 2022 Artist in Residence. • The financial implication is artist honorarium from existing Arts and Creative Industries budgets. • Community engagement included consultation with PAWL, ACAC and Textile Magazine. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: Established in 1995 as the first municipal program of its kind, the City of Kitchener Artist -in - Residence program aims to engage the community in the production of contemporary art that reflects community identities and supports the development of local artists. The program delivers on the understanding that meaningful engagement in the arts, and growth of the creative sector contributes positively to the dynamism, authenticity, attractiveness, and overall competitiveness of the City of Kitchener. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 44 of 350 Link: Learn more about the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program. The annual program continues to emphasize a high level of community engagement such as workshops and events, exhibitions, collaboration with City and community events, programs and facilities, and participation on Public Art Working Group (PAWL), a subcommittee of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC). The artist -in -residence is provided with an honorarium as compensation for their residency project. The program is open to artists working in a variety of disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, dance, design, digital and media arts, folk and traditional arts, literature and spoken word, music, multidisciplinary works, opera, theatre, and musical theatre. To encourage proposals from artists from equity -deserving communities, over the years staff developed the program description and language to expand the eligibility criteria. While these efforts have resulted in some expansion of both the disciplines and backgrounds of the selected artists, staff and PAWG continue to prioritize the evolution of the program to address persistent barriers for local artists from equity -deserving communities. To broaden access to the program, PAWG recommended a partnership with Textile Magazine to offer the selected artist a mentorship opportunity and reach out into communities historically underrepresented in the program. Textile Magazine is a local publication founded on the goal of merging community work with writing and other artistic practices and publication. Textile Magazine has expertise providing local artists with a nurturing environment to support their artistic practice, a focus on centering the voices of artists who have been marginalized and showcasing diverse perspectives. REPORT: The annual call for proposals was advertised in the spring of 2022. Twelve proposals were submitted by the competition close at the end of May 2022. PAWG members assessed the entries based on: • Artist works in the literary arts and other art discipline; • Applicant is a regional artist or has a connection to Waterloo Region; • Artist proposal shows a balance of practice development, collaboration and some form of meaningful exchange with the community; • Demonstrated commitment to their craft; • A clear plan of how to adapt the proposal to a virtual delivery if needed; • Strength/professionalism of submission; • Feasibility of the proposed program; • Community engagement strategy; and, • Applicant would benefit from the mentorship relationship with Textile Magazine. After reviewing the submissions and meeting as a jury twice to discuss, PAWG reached consensus on June 28, 2022. PAWG selected Bangishimo Johnston as the recommended 2022 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence. Bangishimo Johnston is an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nations located on Treaty #3 territory. They are an artist/photographer, community organizer and advocate for creating space for Black, Indigenous, and racialized voices to be heard. They hold a Social Service Work diploma from Lambton College (2010), a Bachelor of Social Work Honors degree from King's University College at Western University (2013), a Master Page 45 of 350 of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (2014), and a Photography diploma from Fanshawe College (2021). They worked at the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre at St. Paul's University and co-founded the Land Back Camp in Kitchener. In their work, Bangishimo focuses on bodies of Black, Indigenous, and racialized people. They use their photography to educate others by sharing stories of decolonization, resistance, and resilience. Their residency project, "The Medicines We Carry" includes the production of a series of large-scale portraits that engage the local Indigenous, racialized, and Black communities in their production: models, makeup artists, hairdressers, and assistants. The portraits, through their visual imagery, will explore the ancestral connection to the land, and the medicines carried to maintain this connection. These works will be displayed in a public exhibition where visitors will be able to interact with the photographs through a QR code, linking to audio and text narration about the portrait process and the traditional medicines used. Further, Bangishimo plans to collaborate with Textile Magazine to hold a workshop for emerging photographers to offer guidance and share knowledge to support the growth of their practice. A component of the 2022 residency is the opportunity for Textile Magazine to provide mentorship to the selected artist. As an emerging artist and oral storyteller, Bangishimo anticipates that working with Textile Magazine will strengthen their skill as a literary storyteller. This opportunity will support the creation of the written component of the work and provide them with guidance with the overall narrative of the photography series. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The $10,000 artist honourarium and up to $2,500 allocation for expenses are supported by Arts/Creative Industry budgets. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT — In addition to consulting on the Artist -in -Residence call for entry, PAWG serves as the selection committee for the appointment, as a subcommittee of ACAC and as outlined in Terms of Reference. Guidelines for the jury process are outlined in Jury Procedures and provided to each member. A PAWG motion that ACAC support the selection of Bangishimo Johnston as the 2022 City of Kitchener Artist -in -Residence, was considered and supported by ACAC on July 19, 2022. Further, Textile Magazine also consulted on the call for entry and served on the jury. COLLABORATE — An important component of the Artist -in -Residence program is the requirement for meaningful public engagement. City staff works with the artist to identify interesting opportunities for public engagement and develop creative programming to suit these opportunities. Bangishimo Johnston is proposing to engage equity -seeking individuals directly in the production of the photographs. Further, they plan on engaging the broader Page 46 of 350 community through exhibitions, workshop, artist talk and the relationship with Textile Magazine. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -2021-171 Partnership with Textile Magazine for the 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment APPROVED BY: Readman, Justin, General Manager of Development Services. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Bangishimo Johnston's 2022 Artist in Residence proposal. Attachment B — PAWG Terms of Reference. Attachment C — Jury Procedures. Page 47 of 350 APPENDIX A 2022 Artist in Residence Proposal Bangishimo Johnston The Medicines We Carry My name is Bangishimo, and I am a IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nations located on Treaty #3 territory. I moved to Kitchener -Waterloo in August 2013 to attend Wilfrid Laurier University. I decided to stay because there was a strong grassroots and arts community here and I wanted to be a part of that. I have been an educator and advocate on the Residential School System, Intergenerational Trauma & Resilience, Community Organizing, Indigenous Rights Movements, and Decolonizing Travel. For the last eight years, photography has played a major role as a medium through which I continue my community work. I hold a Social Service Work diploma from Lambton College (2010), a Bachelor of Social Work Honors degree from King's University College at Western University (2013), a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (2014), and a Photography diploma from Fanshawe College (2021). Through my work with Indigenous urban and rural communities for the past fifteen years, have developed skills in leadership, advocacy, and community building. As Events Coordinator for the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre at St Paul's University College, I created space for Indigenous community members while creating new relationships with groups and organizations throughout Waterloo Region. This work contributed to the cities being more prepared and informed by Indigenous Communities to take actionable steps towards Reconciliation. It has also allowed me to become a voice for others and a leader within many spaces. My personal strength lies in community advocacy and education. As a community organizer, my work has allowed me to spend the last fifteen years speaking to classrooms and conferences around the globe and here in the Region of Waterloo. Through a decolonial lens, I've been sharing my personal journey of my battle with drug addiction, to embracing my queer Indigenous identity and becoming an advocate for change. Most recently, I co-founded Oise Kenhionhata:tie, known as Land Back Camp, a land reclamation camp for IndigiQueer Two Spirit, trans and non -binary youth. Starting in 2020, we successfully advocated for Kitchener and Waterloo to give local park space back to Indigenous Peoples, waive fees for their use of public space, and create paid positions to enable continued work towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. With each demand met, we continue to advocate throughout the region. We have been able to create space for land-based education such as a community garden, medicine walks, cultural ceremonies, weekly drum circles and community gatherings. We are now planning to set up camp again in the summer of 2022. 1 wish to emphasize how critical this land-based education is, and to bring social change into the classroom, empowering students to embody teachings throughout their lives. As an artist, my photography focuses on the bodies of Black, Indigenous and Racialized folx (BIR). This platform helps to educate others by sharing the subject's stories of Page 48 of 350 Decolonization, Resistance and Resilience. Through the "Nations and Voices" photo project, I spent a year visiting twelve countries and taking photos of the BIR folx I met along the way. While planning for this journey, I saw no representation of Indigenous peoples traveling the world. I wanted to change the narrative and encourage others to explore their creativity and follow their dreams. Upon my return home, I exhibited these photos in locations throughout Kitchener -Waterloo. My hope is to one day publish these photos into a coffee table book. Since then, I have been fortunate to have numerous photo installations throughout the region in partnership with DTK, CAFKA, KWAG and most recently at The Grand in Calgary, Alberta. In 2021, 1 was selected as the winner of the Briarpatch Writing in the Margins - Photography and received a full spread in the magazine. Most recently, I was voted Best Photographer 2021 for the Community Edition. I believe my strengths as a visual communicator who is passionate/dedicated to showcasing BIR stories would be a tremendous asset as the Artist in Residence for The City of Kitchener. Sept 2022 • Complete rough designs • Recruit remaining models • Recruit hairdresser, makeup artist and seamstress • Purchases materials and equipment • Scout studio space • Begin working with Baldwin Beads in creating headpieces Dec 2022 • Shoot portraits 1, 2, 3, and 4 • Continue working with Baldwin Beads on headpieces • Contact art gallery spaces • Begin editing process March 2023 • Shoot portraits 5, 6, 7 and 8 • Finish editing process by March 25th • Send to printers by April 1 st June 2023 • Launch Exhibit for Pride month and National Indigenous Peoples month Community Engagement City Hall: With the new square being built in front of Kitchener City Hall, my goal is to install my work in the rotunda of Kitchener City Hall. By having my work on display here, it would encourage the community to come inside City Hall, a space that hasn't been accessible since the pandemic as well during construction. Portraits: The community can interact with the installation by scanning the QR code located beside each picture. The code will take them to my website for an audio and text narration about the portrait process and the traditional medicines used. Each narration will include both audio and text for accessibility. Artist Talk: My goal is to host an artist talk inside the Rotunda, free to the public. The evening will start with traditional teachings by a Knowledge Keeper that will share about medicines used in each picture and the need for us to reclaim these teachings. This will be followed by a speakers panel that will include myself, Britney Baldwin of Baldwin Beads, Page 49 of 350 and a few of the models to share their experience with the process. Because we are still in a pandemic, my goal is to have the Artist Talk accessible to everyone. The event will be live streamed, or recorded, and will be shared on my social media platforms as well The City of Kitchener. Workshop: My goal is to host a 2 -hour workshop with Textile for aspiring young artists. The workshop will be free of charge and will be hosted outside in a public park or indoors in a city facility. The goal of this workshop is to educate young artists on how to find your narrative, working with art spaces and publications, how to promote yourself and tips for starting your own business. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If we are rained out, the event will take place at the Victoria Park Pavilion. Page 50 of 350 COUNCIL POLICY RESOLUTION POLICY NUMBER: 1-120 DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 POLICY TYPE: BOARD and COMMITTEE SUBJECT: PUBLIC ART WORKING GROUP — TERMS OF REFERENCE POLICY CONTENT: Mandate and Scope The Public Art Working Group (PAWL) is a permanent sub -committee of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. Working with staff, PAWG supports and advises on the City's public art policy and program, digital public art projections on the Berlin Tower, artist -in -residence program, Rotunda Gallery program to further the City's strategic directions (quality of life, downtown vitality, leadership, diversity, development, environment). PAWG's recommendations are brought to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for its support before proceeding to Community Services Committee and Council. Policy reference: 1-816 (Financial) Public Art Policy. 2. Committee Composition PAWG is a specialist working group. Its members include, but are not limited to, visual artists, curators, gallery administrators, art educators, architects, landscape architects, conservators, and urban planners/designers. 3. Appointments, Attendance, Quorum Members are recruited for their knowledge of and interest in the visual arts, particularly in the field of public art. Up to ten members may serve at any one time. The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee appoints one of its members to PAWL. A quorum of this committee is a simple majority. Members may serve for a term of two years, consistent with the term of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The term ends on November 30, but may be extended at the direction of Council. Members may re -apply for additional terms. The maximum number of consecutive terms in service allowed is three (six years). KITCHENER Page 1 of 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 51 of 350 POLICY NUMBER: 1-65 POLICY TYPE: BOARD & COMMITTEE SUBJECT: ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE 3. Appointments, Attendance, Quorum, Cont'd Members missing two consecutive meetings without explanation or valid reasons will be contacted for a confirmation of commitment. Without a valid reason for the absences and firm commitment, the member will be asked to resign. A replacement will then be recruited. A chairperson will be elected annually from the membership. The vice -chair position may be filled on a rotating basis by any volunteering member, or as requested by the chairperson. 4. Meetings and Reporting Meetings are held monthly or at the call of the chairperson. Meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may register with staff as a guest, or as a delegation. The current artist -in -residence is expected to participate in PAWG meetings. Specific projects require the formation of juries. Membership on juries may be extended to community representatives and experts outside PAWG's membership. At least one PAWG member will serve on such juries. Minutes are recorded by staff or a committee member and distributed to members. PAWG's recommendations are brought to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for its support before proceeding to Community Services Committee and Council. 5. Responsibilities of the Public Art Working Group The Public Art Working Group, working with the Arts and Culture Co-ordinator is responsible for: (a) Recommending the selection of artists for the Public Art Program, the Rotunda Gallery Program, and the Artist -in -Residence Program. (b) Advice and consultation regarding the public art policy (1-816 Financial). (c) Advice and consultation regarding public art program development, guidelines, plans and policies. (e) Advice and consultation regarding the development of public art partnerships with other organizations. (f) Advocacy for the importance of municipal public art. KITCHENER Page 2 of 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 52 of 350 City of Kitchener Arts/Culture Unit JURY PROCEDURES 1. Purpose of Juries Juries are primarily used to assess applications submitted by individual artists or artist teams to a specific competition deadline. The City of Kitchener requires juries for: 1) annual Rotunda Gallery exhibitions; 2) public art; and 3) annual Artist -in -Residence program. 2. Selection of Jurors Jurors are selected from a pool of local qualified visual artists and arts professionals such as curators and educators. Program consultants/staff consult with the community to develop a list of potential jurors. While the composition of juries varies from project to project, a general guideline is that the following representatives be included according to the character of the program/project: • A member of the Public Art Working Group (PAWL) • The Ward Councillor • Two visual arts professionals • One representative of each project partner • Project architect • Citizen -at -large 3. Selection Process Complete applications are received and jury is selected. Applications are distributed to jury members for their review (confidential documents). Jury meets to review supporting material and select and/or rank the applicants who in its opinion best meet the goals of the competition. Strict confidentiality is a crucial part of the jury process and is observed by jurors, staff, and Council members with regard to applicants' names, the information they provide, and the jury's decisions. In the case of public art competitions and the Artist -in -Residence program, Council receives the decisions of a jury, supported by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Public Art Working Group, and approves the selection. Applicants are advised of the results. 4. Responsibilities of the Jury The jury is responsible for selecting those applications of highest artistic merit in the current competition for awards. This process includes the following requirements: • Jurors will have the ability to evaluate the work of others, articulate opinions and debate in a group decision-making environment. • Jurors will read and consider in advance all material received (photocopies of applications and written support materials) so they can arrive at the meeting Page 53 of 350 prepared to fully consider each individual application. This includes reviewing and understanding the program guidelines. Jury members are expected to be open, articulate, and committed to making consensual decisions while considering each application individually. If consensus cannot be reached in particular cases, a majority opinion is reached. A jury may or may not choose to appoint a chair from its members to direct the proceedings. Alternatively, staff may facilitate the proceedings. Jurors are governed by Council's Code of Ethics and are expected to declare any conflict of interest and take appropriate action. 5. Role of Staff During the peer assessment process staff serves as a resource for the jury or panel and is responsible for the following activities: 1. Circulating all information and support documents and materials to jurors before the meeting. If the jury requests additional material or information, staff will provide it, if it is available. 2. Providing the jurors with whatever guidance they need for the proper completion of the assessment process, and for ensuring that the purpose of the program is clearly understood by jury members. 3. Facilitating the assessment process. Staff assists in discussions and direction, but abstains from expressing personal opinions and voting. If there is some reason staff cannot maintain neutrality with respect to an application, he or she leaves the room during discussion. 4. Advising the jury of budgetary considerations following the ranking of applications so that award decisions are based on available funds. 5. Recording the decisions of the jury; distributing the results to applicants and advisory committees. The letters advising the applicants of the decision include the number of applications and the total dollar amount awarded. Names of jurors will be released by staff at the request of the applicant. 6. Declined Applications The jury can decline an application because it does not meet the artistic merit or other advertised program criteria. The applications are ranked by the jury. Applicants sometimes ask for feedback on their applications. However, the peer assessment process is not designed as a source of feedback and critique to individual artists. Instead, the jury process exists to make fair awards to professional artists. Notes are generally not taken during a jury meeting and are not required to substantiate a jury's recommendations. Juries are asked to prepare a statement to support their selection. The jury statement is provided to other advisory committees involved in the process for their review and consideration. If a jury elects to make comments on a case-by-case basis, these comments must be provided as representative of the entire jury. Specific comments typically may involve problems with the application, such as weak or unclear proposals, insufficient information, or the low quality of supporting materials. The jury may also recommend that unsuccessful applicants seek assistance from their peers, and staff may offer consultation on future applications. September 2009 Page 54 of 350 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Stevenson, Garett — Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Stevenson, Garett — Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: August 26, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-421 SUBJECT: Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report RECOMMENDATION: For Information BACKGROUND: Planning staff provide a quarterly update report every March, June, September, and December of each year of all current significant development applications. It is important to be providing greater transparency on significant development applications with the community and Council. REPORT: Attached to this report, the Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2022) provides a summary of the current Planning applications under review at the time of the preparation of this report. The current significant development applications section includes Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendments that have not received final approval. These are the bulk of the applications that Planning Staff consult with the community on an application specific basis. Significant development applications include property specific proposals as well as new greenfield communities (subdivisions). Additional details on the development applications can be found using the online mapping tool available at www.kitchener.ca/planningapplications. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 55 of 350 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. CONSULT — Significant development application specific engagements are undertaken for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, and Subdivision applications. Engagement includes mailing postcards to property owners and occupants of all buildings within 240 metres of the subject lands, publishing a newspaper notice when the application is first circulated and when the statutory public meeting is scheduled, as well as informal community meetings including Neighbourhood Meetings and/or site walks. A large plain language sign is also posted on the property. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. APPROVED BY: Justin Readman — General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2022) Page 56 of 350 Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2022) Current Significant Development Applications (Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment) WARD 1 528 LANCASTER ST W Proposal: A development with 5 multiple residential buildings of varying heights (i.e., 26, 20, 20, 16, and 10 storeys), and commercial uses on the ground floor of the 16 -storey building. File Number: OPA21/010/L/AP Description: The main purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to re -designate the whole of the lands to Mixed Use and modify the Specific Policy Area to allow a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of 5.8 and a maximum building height of 83m 26 storeys). Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/015/L/AP Description: The main purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to re -zone the whole of the lands to MIX -2, and to modify the site- specific provisions to allow an FSR of 5.8, a building height of 83m (26 storeys), a parking rate of 0.72 spaces per unit, among other requests for relief. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 20, 2022 Owner: 528 LANCASTER STREET Applicant: WEST INC, 550 LANCASTER INC MHBC PLANNING Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. A Zoning By-law application has been received for 26 Bridge Street to allow multiple dwellings and the existing buildings are proposed to be moved to that location. That application will be set up and circulated shortly and an update will be provided at the next quarterly report in December. 104 WOOLWICH ST Proposal: Two 3.5 -storey multiple dwellings (stacked townhouses) with 24 dwelling units each (total of 48 dwelling units). File Number: OP18/007/W/AP Description: The owner is requesting a Site -Specific Policy to allow an FSR of up to 0.9. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA18/009/W/AP Description: The owner is requesting to change the zoning from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) along with a Site Specific Provisions to: a) reduce the minimum front yard from 4.5 metres to 1.0 metres, b) eliminate the requirement for Private Patio Areas for at -grade dwelling units, c) increase the maximum Floor Space Ratio from 0.6 to 0.9, and d) reduce the required parking from 1.75 spaces per unit to 1.2 spaces per unit. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: 1238455 ONTARIO LIMITED Applicant: GSP GROUP INC Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time. Page 57 of 350 507 FREDERICK STREET, 40-44-48 BECKER STREET Proposal: An addition to the existing funeral home is proposed with a crematorium, as well as an expanded parking lot along Becker Street. lots (total of 24 dwellings) and a 5 -unit street -townhouse block totaling File Number: OP17/003/F/GS Description: To change the land use designation of the three Becker Street properties from Low Rise Residential to Commercial, and to Description: A residential plan of subdivision consisting of single add a special policy in the Official Plan to permit a detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouse Crematorium/Cremator as a permitted use. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZC17/010/F/GS Description: To change the zoning of the three Becker Street Description: To rezone the Site from Residential Four (R-4) and properties from Residential Six (R-6) with Special Use Regulation Residential Five (R-5) to the Low Rise Residential Five (RES -5) Zone 362U to COM -2 (General Commercial), and to add special regulation with a Site -Specific Provision to permit a maximum building height of provisions to all properties to define the front yard (due to multiple 12.5 metres. street frontages), permit a reduced Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.17 Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are (a minimum of 0.6 is required), to permit a 0 metre setback from accepting and reviewing comments. Becker Street, and to permit 11 off-site parking to be included in the Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 31, 2022. development, and to add a new Special Use Regulation in the Zoning Applicant: GSP Group Inc. By-law to permit a crematorium/cremator on site. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 23, 2021 Owner: Henry Walser Funeral Home Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Technical studies responding to comments at the Neighbourhood Meeting are under review. 26 STANLEY AVENUE & 31 SCHWEITZER STREET Proposal: The Site is proposed to be developed with a residential subdivision consisting of 42 single detached dwelling lots, 12 semi-detached dwelling lots (total of 24 dwellings) and a 5 -unit street -townhouse block totaling 71 residential units. The Proposed Development will be accessed by a future municipal road connecting to Stanley Avenue. File Number: 30T-21201 Description: A residential plan of subdivision consisting of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouse dwellings, totaling 72 units. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/19/S/BB Description: To rezone the Site from Residential Four (R-4) and Residential Five (R-5) to the Low Rise Residential Five (RES -5) Zone with a Site -Specific Provision to permit a maximum building height of 12.5 metres. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 31, 2022. Owner: Newo Holdings Limited Applicant: GSP Group Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on May 31, 2022 and Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Page 58 of 350 WARD 1 - New Applications 67-71 NELSON AVE Proposal: The Site is proposed to be developed with a private road with 23 single detached dwelling condominium units with a maximum building height of 11.0 metres. 23 private, at -grade parking spaces are proposed within garages. Nineteen (19) of the condominium units will front onto the proposed private condominium road while four (4) of the units will front onto Nelson Avenue. To facilitate the proposed development, the applicant is proposing to purchase a portion of the right-of-way lands that extend from Tagge Street from the City. File Number: ZBA22/01 1 /N/AP Description: Proposing to rezone the property from Residential 3 (R- 3) to Residential 4 (RES -4) to permit a private road with 23 single detached dwelling condominium units with a maximum building height of 11.0 metres. 23 private, at -grade parking spaces are proposed within garages. To facilitate the proposed development, the applicant is proposing to purchase a portion of the right-of-way lands that extend from Tagge Street from the City. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 20, 2022 Owner: 2415274 Ontario Inc. Applicant: MHBC Planning Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held on September 20, 2022. Page 59 of 350 WARD 2 1157 WEBER ST E Proposal: A mixed-use development consisting of a building with a 15 and 18 storey tower with a total of 378 residential dwelling units and ground floor commercial units. File Number: OPA21/007/W/BB Description: To change the land use designation from Commercial Description: To redesignate the property from Low Rise Residential Corridor to Mixed Use with a Special Policy Area. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Residential with Special Policy Area to permit a maximum FSR of accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/010/W/BB Description: To change the zoning of the lands from Commercial Two Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor with Site Specific regulations Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Description: The purpose of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 9, 2021 Owner: M K G HOLDING Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. CORPORATION Application Type: ZBA Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman 142 FERGUS AVE Proposal: A 7 storey building consisting of 78 residential units with associated surface and underground parking. File Number: OPA22/002/F/BB Description: To redesignate the property from Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan to Medium Rise Residential with Special Policy Area to permit a maximum FSR of 2.3. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/017/V/ES Description: The purpose of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to rezone the Site to the RES -6 Zone with a Site -Specific regulations to permit a maximum FSR of 2.3, reduced side yard and rear yard setbacks, and a reduced vehicular parking rate. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 25, 2022 Owner: 2467491 ONTARIO INC Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on May 25, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Page 60 of 350 WARD 3 4396 KING ST E Proposal: An 8 -storey residential building located on the property at 25 Sportsworld Drive and a high-density, mixed-use building featuring 18 and 30 storey towers with ground -floor commercial uses on the property at 4396 King Street East, with a total of 616 dwelling units and 1,378 m2 of commercials ace. File Number: OPA21/009/K/AP Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests to redesignate the property from Commercial Campus to Mixed Use with a Specific Policy Area. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/014/K/AP Description: The applicant proposed to rezone the property from Commercial Campus (COM -4) to Mixed Use (MIX -3) and establish a Site -Specific Provision to allow a maximum building height of 99 metres (30 storeys), maximum Floor Space Ratio of 6.2, reduced parking rate of 0.85 spaces per dwelling unit (580 spaces), non- residential gross floor area reduction, among other matters. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 31, 2022 Owner: SPORTSWORLD SHOPPING Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. CENTRE LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. 4220 KING ST E & 25 SPORTSWORLD CROSSING ROAD Proposal: Three buildings are proposed including a 14 -storey, 158 -unit residential tower oriented towards Sportsworld Crossing Road, an 18 -storey, 156 -unit residential tower located towards King Street East, and a 14 -storey, 212 -unit residential tower designed in an `L' shape with stepbacks to frame the intersection of King Street East and Deer Ridge Drive. File Number: OPA22/003/K/CD Description: To redesignate the Site from `Commercial Campus' to `Mixed Use' to permit the proposed high-density residential mixed- use building with a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/005/K/CD Description: To change the zoning to MIX -3 with special regulations to permit a FSR of 4.0, whereas the Zoning By-law currently limits the FSR to 2.0 for `MIX -3' zones; to permit a maximum building height of 18 -storeys (68.6 metres) for the Site, whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum of 10 -storeys (32 metres); to permit a podium with a minimum height of 2 -storeys, whereas the Zoning By-law requires a minimum height of 3 -storeys; and, to permit a minimum ground floor building height of 3.5 metres, whereas the Zoning By- law requires a minimum ground floor building height of 4.5 metres. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 7, 2022 Owner: The Tricar Group Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on June 7, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Page 61 of 350 82-84 WILSON AVENUE & 210 FOURTH AVENUE Proposal: The Region of Waterloo is proposing to demolish the existing 2 storey apartment building on the portion of the site to facilitate construction of a 6 -storey apartment building that will provide 48 affordable housing units for seniors. The redevelopment would result in intensification of the site and provide an additional 32 affordable housing units for a campus total of 155 units. The first floor of the proposed development will contain 203 square metres of office space, an amenity area for residents, a commercial kitchen server, and lobby. File Number: ZBA22/007/W/ES Description: The applicant is requesting a Zoning By-law Amendment to implement site specific exemptions from the RES -6 zone to reduce the residential parking rate and allow parking to be located in the front fa ade of the building. Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for Se tember12, 2022. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Region of Waterloo Applicant: GSP GROUP INC. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application is scheduled for a statutory public meeting at the PSIC meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022. Page 62 of 350 WARD 4 448 NEW DUNDEE RD Proposal: A condominium development with 24 single detached houses with frontage onto a private condominium road. Description: To change the zoning to Residential Six (R-6) to permit a multiple residential dwelling. File Number: ZBA20/003/N/AP Description: the application requests to change the zoning from R-1 Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Zone (allows single detached dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of Owner: A & F GREENFIELD HOMES Applicant: IBI Group LTD 4,000 m2 and min. lot width of 30 m2) to R-6 (allows single detached No update at this time. dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of 235 m2 and min. lot width of 9 m2). Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 25, 2021. Owner: HAYRE PROPERTIES INC Applicant: GSP Group Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Additional technical study is underway. 86 PINNACLE DR Proposal: A two storey 16 -unit senior -oriented residential building. File Number: ZBA19/003/P/KA Description: To change the zoning to Residential Six (R-6) to permit a multiple residential dwelling. Application Type: ZBA Status: On hold at the request of the Owner Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 10, 2019 Owner: A & F GREENFIELD HOMES Applicant: IBI Group LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time. Page 63 of 350 WARD 5 161 GEHL PL Proposal: A new community with up to 235 residential dwelling units and open space blocks. File Number: OP18/006/G/GS Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary File Number: OP16/001/R/KA Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement the proposed plan of subdivision. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Application Type: OPA accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA18/007/G/GS Description: The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to File Number: ZC16/009/R/KA apply new zoning to the lands to implement the Rosenberg Secondary Plan (also proposed to be amended) to implement the Application Type: ZBA proposed plan of subdivision. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are File Number: 30T-16201 accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: 30T-18202 Description: A proposed Plan of Subdivision with up to 235 residential units and open space blocks. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A Owner: 2079546 ONTARIO LIMITED Applicant: SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time. ROCKCLIFFE DR (FREURE SOUTH) Proposal: A new community with 471 new residential units including single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings. Parkland open space & stormwater management facilities are also proposed. File Number: OP16/001/R/KA Description: To change the designation of the easterly portion of land to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space, and to adjust the limits of wooded areas designated as open space. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZC16/009/R/KA Description: To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B- 2) to residential and natural heritage conservation zones. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: 30T-16201 Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space & stormwater management facilities. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: FREURE DEVELOPMENTS Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD LIMITED Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time. Archeological assessment work continues. Page 64 of 350 WARD 5 New Applications 2219 OTTAWA ST S & 808 TRUSSLER RD Proposal: A new community with 240-409 new residential units including single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings. Institutional uses, a multi -use trail, a stormwater management system, parkland and open space blocks for the conservation of natural features on the property are also proposed. The existing buildings on the property will be demolished for the proposed development with the exception of the Shantz House, which will ultimately be designated a heritage property. File Number: OPA22/009/0/AP Description: The lands are currently designated Low Rise Residential, Natural Heritage Conservation and Mixed Use. The amendment proposes to align the proposed land uses with the proposed Plan of Subdivision. A Mixed Use land use designation is proposed on Blocks 11 and 12 to accommodate higher density multiple -residential developments. The Natural Heritage Conservation designation is proposed to apply to lands on which environmental features are located. Blocks 15, 16 and 18 are proposed to be designated as Open Space. Blocks 15 and 16 are proposed to be public parks, totaling 0.478 hectares of parkland. Block 18 is proposed to accommodate the stormwater management pond. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/016/0/AP Description: The Subject Lands are currently zoned Agricultural (A- 1) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The amendment proposes to bring the lands into Zoning By-law 2019-051 and apply the following zoning categories; RES -5 Low Rise Residential Five Zone with Site Specific Provisions, INS -1 Neighbourhood Institutional Zone with Site Specific Provisions, OSR-1 Recreation Zone, OSR-3 Open Space: Stormwater Management Zone, and NHC-1 Natural Heritage Conservation Zone. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: 30T-22201 Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space & stormwater management facilities. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Kitchener Trussler Holdings Applicant: Polocorp Inc. Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held in late fall this year. Page 65 of 350 490 HURON RD Proposal: The development proposal includes three multiple residential apartment buildings and commercial development along Huron Road and a combination of structured and surface parking. Full build out of the subject lands is anticipated to occur in phases. Vehicular access to the proposed development is proposed from both Huron and Strasburg Roads with two accesses from Huron Road and one access from Strasburg Road. File Number: OPA22/012/H/CD Description: The purpose of the OPA is to amend the existing special policy area for the subject lands to allow for a maximum height of 17 storeys within the portion of the site that is designated `Mixed Use'. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/019/H/CD Description: To amend the site specific zoning regulations for the portion of the lands zoned MIX -3 to permit the ground floor of any building located within 25 metres of the Strasburg Road street line to have a minimum height of 4.5 metres, that no minimum or maximum percent of non-residential gross floor area be required, to permit a maximum building height of 17 storeys and 53 metres, to permit a maximum FSR of 3, and that no minimum Ground Floor Street Line Fagade Width as a Percentage of the Width of the Abutting Street Line shall apply. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: 2517293 Ontario Inc. Applicant: MHBC Planning Ltd. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held in late fall this year. Page 66 of 350 WARD 6 - New Applications 1257 OTTAWAT STREET SOUTH Proposal: The Site is proposed to be developed with a 3 -storey, 20 unit multiple dwelling building. File Number: ZBA22/009/0/ES Description: The application proposes to rezone the subject lands from R-3 in Zoning By-law 85-1 and RES -2 in Zoning By-law 2019- 051 to RES -5 in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with site specific provisions for increase in Floor Space Ratio. This would facilitate the redevelopment of the site that is proposing to remove the 2 existing single detached homes and replace it with a 3 -storey, 20 unit multiple dwelling build ing. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Yuliya Dotsenko, Ihor Applicant: Patterson Planning Consultants Dotsenko Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held in late fall this year. Page 67 of 350 WARD 8 400 WESTWOOD DR Proposal: To demolish the existing house and create four new lots for single detached dwellings. File Number: ZBA21/012/W/ES Description: To rezone the developable portion of the lands to site specific Residential Four (R-4). Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 13, 2022 Owner: NASIR BROMAND, ZAKIA Applicant: IBI GROUP BROMAND Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on January 13, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Page 68 of 350 WARD 9 321 COU RTLAN D AVE E Proposal: A new mixed-use community with residential, commercial, and employment uses. Three existing buildings are proposed to remain, including the six storey office building, the large distribution warehouse building, and the former maintenance garage. The remainder of the buildings are currently being demolished. The existing buildings will be repurposed for a mix of employment uses. New buildings are proposed to range from three storeys along Stirling Avenue South, to five -to -seven storeys along Courtland Avenue East, and between twenty-three and thirty-eight storeys along the rail line. In total, approximately 2818 residential units are proposed in various forms throughout the site. File Number: OP19/002/C/GS Description: An Official Plan Amendment is requested to implement new land use permissions for the proposed development. The existing land use designation for the subject lands is General Industrial with a site-specific policy in the Mill Courtland Woodside Park Secondary Plan. An amendment is requested to change the land use designations to Mixed Use, High Density Multiple Residential, and Neighbourhood Park. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA19/005/C/GS Description: The proposed subdivision application contains two medium density residential blocks, a high-density residential block, a medium density mixed use block, a mixed-use employment block, a park block, a street townhouse block, and two future development blocks. Road widening blocks are proposed along Courtland Avenue East. The blocks are arranged along a new proposed road to be named Olde Fashioned Way, running parallel to Courtland Avenue East from Palmer Avenue to Borden Avenue South. Palmer Avenue and Kent Avenue are proposed to be extended through the site to intersect with the proposed road. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: 30T-19201 Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to implement the proposed land use designations with corresponding zoning. The proposed zoning is Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone MU - 2 (a medium intensity mixed use zone that permits residential and commercial uses), Residential Nine R-9 (a high-rise residential zone), and Public Park Zone P-1 (a zone that is applied to public park spaces). Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Jul 15, 2019. August 24, 2022. Owner: 321 COURTLAND AVE Applicant: GSP Group Inc. DEVELOPMENTS INC Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A second Neighborhood Meeting was held on August 24, 2022 to update the community on changes to the application. Updated information has been posted to the City's website. Page 69 of 350 1001 KING STREET E & 530-564 CHARLES STREET E Proposal: A 30 storey building that is 92.0 metres in height with 461 square metres of commercial space and 486 residential units. File Number: OPA22/001/K/KA Description: The requested Official Plan Amendment, proposes a special policy area for the subject lands on Map 10 of the King Street East Secondary Plan to permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 8.27. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22-001/K/KA Description: The main purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to add Special Provisions to the existing High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3) to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 8.27 instead of 4.0; a dwelling unit to be located at grade (along Charles Street for live work units) in a mixed use building; and a parking rate of 0.54 spaces per unit, visitor parking at 4% of required parking, and to permit parking for a Plaza complex to be 0. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 23, 2022 Owner: King -Charles Properties Applicant: MHBC PLANNING Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on March 23, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. 368-382 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH & 99-115 PATTANDON AVENUE Proposal: A 152 unit, 8 storey multiple dwelling unit building. File Number: OPA22/005/0/CD Description: To re -designate lands from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential with a site specific policy area to permit an 8 storey building. Application Type: OPA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. File Number: ZBA22/008/0/CD Description: To allow for an 8 storey building with 152 residential units and an increased floor space ratio of 2.5 rather than 2.0, reduced front and exterior side yard setbacks of 4.4 metres rather than 6.0 metres, a reduced on-site parking rate of 0.9 spaces per unit for multiple dwellings, and a reduced visitor parking rate of 0.1 spaces per unit. Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 16, 2022 Owner: St Mary Coptic Orthodox Applicant: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. Church Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application is scheduled for a statutory public meeting at the PSIC meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022. Page 70 of 350 130-142 VICTORIA ST S Proposal: A 25 storey mixed use building which includes 249 dwelling units and 4 retail units on the ground floor. File Number: OPA22/004//V/KA Description: The applicant is requesting a new Site Specific Policy be added to the current Mixed Use designation to permit a maximum FSR of 12.73. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/006/V/KA Description: The applicant is proposing to add Special Regulations to the existing MU -1 proposes an FSR of 12.73, a height of about 86 metres, as well as reductions to setbacks and reduced parking. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: July 18, 2022 Owner: 1936026 ONTARIO INC Applicant: IBI Group Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on July 18, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting Page 71 of 350 WARD 9 - New Applications 251-1253 King Street East and 16 Sheldon Avenue South Proposal: A 24 storey mixed use residential building and an 8 storey residential building with a shared amenity area and shared structured parking facility with a proposed floor space ratio of 7.94. File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests an increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.94 rather than 4.0. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/012/K/CD Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested a site specific regulation to permit a maximum Floor Space Ration of 7.94, whereas a maximum of 4.0 is permitted, to permit a parking rate of 0.5 per unit (142 spaces for tenants and 36 spaces for visitors/commercial uses), and to permit residential uses and commercial uses both on the ground floor. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: August 25, 2022 Owner: King Sheldon Kitchener Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Holdings Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on August 25, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting 459-509 Mill Street Proposal: The proposed development is comprised of 6 towers (ranging from 11 to 32 storeys in height) including up to 1500 residential units and 2013 square metres of commercial space. The Site fronts on to Mill Street and is located adjacent to the Mill ION station. Parking is provided through an underground parking structure and a podium parking structure. The Site will also include over 1200 bicycle parking spaces. File Number: OPA22/008/M/CD Description: The proposed Official Plan Amendment redesignates the Site from General Industrial Employment to Mixed Use with a Special Policy Area to permit an increase to the permitted Floor Space Ratio. The proposed amendment proposes a maximum FSR of 7.0 whereas the existing maximum FSR is 5.0. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/015/M/CD Description: The application proposes to remove the site from Zoning By-law 85-1 and add it to Zoning By-law 2019-051 and zone as "Mixed Use Three (MIX -3) Zone". The proposed site specific Zoning By-law regulations include a reduction to minimum rear yard from 7.5 metres to 5.5 metres for the building podium; a reduction to minimum rear yard from 7.5 metres to 2.5 metres for the building tower; and a reduction to minimum interior side yard from 4.0 metres to 0 metres for the building podium. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Polocorp Inc. Applicant: Polocorp Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held in late fall this year. Page 72 of 350 45-53 COU RTLAN D AVE E Proposal: The proposed development is a purpose built rental development with a height of 6 storeys. At the base of the building, there are 5 townhouse style units facing Courtland Avenue. A mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are proposed, for a total of 64 residential units. One level of structured parking below grade is proposed with a total of 52 parking spaces. In addition, 4 barrier -free and 3 visitor parking spaces are located at the rear of the building on a surface parking area. The gross floor area of the building is approximately 5,607.5 m2 with a Floor Space Ratio of 2.4. File Number: OPA22/010/C/BB Description: The requested amendment proposes to add a special policy area for the subject lands to permit an increase in Floor Space Ratio (FSR) and building height. The current FSR is 1.0 for 43 and 49 Courtland and 1.5 for 53 Courtland Avenue. The OPA is requesting that the subject lands be permitted a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 2.4 for the entirety of the subject lands and a building height of 6 storeys. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/015/M/CD Description: The subject lands are zoned Commercial Residential One Zone (CR -1) with Special Regulation Provision 130. The application proposes a number of new site specific provisions to implement the proposed development including a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.4, whereas an FSR of 1.0 is permitted, to permit a side yard setback from eastern property line of 2.0 m whereas 3.0 m is required, to permit a maximum building height of 21 m whereas 18 m is permitted, to permit a maximum density of 251 units per hectare for the entire site, to permit a front yard setback of 1.5 metres whereas 3.0 m is required, to permit parking at a rate of 0.81 per unit for Multiple Dwelling Units, greater than 51.0 sq.m. in size whereas 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit is required for a total of 52 spaces, and to permit Visitor Parking at a rate of 13% of required parking whereas a 20% is required. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Cantrio Courtland General Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Partner Ltd. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held in late fall this year. Page 73 of 350 WARD 10 1668 KING ST E Proposal: Two 23 storey buildings consisting of 616 residential units. File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests an increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0. Application Type: OPA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. File Number: ZBA21/013/K/CD Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to allow a mixed-use development for two 23 storey buildings, consisting of 616 residential units, 204 square metres of commercial space with an increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0, reduced rear yard setback of 12.0 metres rather than 14.0 metres, and reduced on-site parking to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for Multiple Dwelling Units greater than 51.0 square metres in size, rather than 1.0 spaces per unit. Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 17, 2021 Owner: 2806399 ONTARIO INC Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application is scheduled for a statutory public meeting at the PSIC meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022. 22 WEBER ST W Proposal: A 19 -storey multiple residential building with 162 units, including 25 barrier free units. A total of 24 parking spaces are proposed at grade. File Number: OPA20/005/W/JVW Description: The applicant is now proposing to amend the designation to High Density Commercial Residential with a Special Policy Area in order to permit a floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.8. Application Type: OPA Status: A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for September 30, 2022 at 10:00 am and the hearing is scheduled to begin on March 13, 2023. File Number: ZBA20/013/W/JVW Description: The subject lands are currently zoned Commercial Residential Three (CR -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is proposing the same base zone with site specific special regulations to permit; an increase in height to 19 storeys, an increase in Floor Space Ratio to 7.8, To require a minimum ground floor fagade height of 4.5m, to reduce the required minimum landscaped area required from 10% to 8%, to reduce front and rear yard setbacks, and to reduce the required on-site parking to 24 spaces, including 8 visitor parking spaces. Application Type: ZBA Status: A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for September 30, 2022 at 10:00 am and the hearing is scheduled to begin on March 13, 2023. Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 8, 2021 & March 3, 2022. Owner: 30 DUKE STREET LIMITED Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Council refused the related Heritage Permit Application on August 22, 2022. A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for September 30, 2022 at 10:00am and the hearing is scheduled to begin on March 13, 2023. Page 74 of 350 WARD 10 - New Applications 27 Roy Street Proposal: The subject site currently contains a single detached dwelling. The existing building is proposed to remain, and the interior is to be renovated to accommodate three dwelling units, as well as an additional unit for an artisan's establishment and restaurant. File Number: OPA22/006/R/TS Description: The owner of the property at 27 Roy Street is proposing to add Special Policy Area 11 to the Official Plan (Civic Centre Secondary Plan) to add an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses in the same building as residential uses. Application Type: OPA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. File Number: ZBA22/010/R/TS Description: The owner of the property at 27 Roy Street is proposing to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 to add a special regulation provision to add an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses in the same building as residential uses. Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee (PSIC) meeting scheduled for September12, 2022. Staff Contact: Tim Seyler Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A Owner: RFB Developments Applicant: GSP GROUP INC Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application is scheduled for a statutory public meeting at the PSIC meeting scheduled for September 12, 2022. Page 75 of 350 206-210 DUKE ST E & 46-50 MADISON AVE N Proposal: The development proposes 100 affordable dwelling units in the form an 8 storey multiple dwelling building. The 100 dwelling units include a mix of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units ranging in size from 41.4 sq.m. to 75.3 sq.m. in size, with 33 of the 100 units being fully accessible. File Number: OPA22/006/R/TS Description: The application requests to permit the proposed development in the Medium Density Multiple Residential designation, but to add special regulation provisions for the increase in the maximum number of dwelling units to be 455 units per hectare and a total Floor Space Ratio of 3.6. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/010/R/TS Description: The application proposed to retain the Residential Seven Zone (R-7) with a number of the existing special regulations of 755R, but amend the existing zoning of the site to permit the following site specific regulations; to permit a balcony to project into a front lot line at 1.16m whereas 3.Om is required, to permit a canopy to be located at a minimum setback of 1.16m whereas the by-law regulates a canopy to extend 1.8m into required setback at 1.2m, to permit a minimum rear yard setback of 4.5m whereas 7.5m is required, to permit a maximum FSR of 3.6 whereas 2.0 is permitted, to permit an off street parking ratio of 0.55 per unit, whereas 1 per unit is required, and to permit an Multiple Dwelling Visitor parking ratio of 0 per unit, whereas 0.1 per unit is required for a site with 81+ units. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 22, 2022 Owner: The Knossos Housing Applicant: MHBC Planning LTD Corporation Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The initial circulation of the notice of application is completed and a Neighbourhood Meeting will be held on September 22, 2022. Page 76 of 350 Staff Report Chief Administrator's Office REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 r NJ :R www.kitchener.ca SUBMITTED BY: Kathryn Dever, Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance 519-741-2200 ext. 7370 PREPARED BY: Kathryn Dever, Director, Strategy and Corporate Performance 519-741-2200 ext. 7370 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: August 26, 2022 REPORT NO.: CAO -2022-420 SUBJECT: 2022 Business Plan - August Progress Report RECOMMENDATION: For information REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to present the 2022 Business Plan Progress Report as of August 31, 2022. • An additional 3 projects have been completed since the April report (in which 3 were also reported complete) including: Indoor Recreation Complex at RBJ Schlegel Park Business Case & Conceptual Design, Development Charge & Community Benefits Charge Studies, and Long Term Financial Plan — Implementation. • The majority (25) of strategic actions and business plan projects are on track to meet scheduled end dates at this time, while 7 are delayed and 4 have not started; for the delayed strategic actions, progress is actively being made, with a commitment to complete by 2023. • There are no financial implications arising from this report. • Community engagement included posting this report to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the committee meeting. • This report supports the achievement of the city's strategic vision. BACKGROUND: The 2019-2022 Strategic Plan includes measurable, specific actions with a timeline for completion, and a commitment to measure and report on progress to Council and the public throughout the life of the plan. The annual business plan includes strategic plan actions and other high priority projects identified by Council and staff, and progress is reported three times per year. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 77 of 350 REPORT: 2022 Business Plan - Overall Status The 2022 Business Plan comprises 12 strategic actions and 24 business plan projects. Of these 36 projects, 24 were planned to be completed in 2022; of which 6 have been completed, 11 are on track for completion later this year, and 7 are delayed at this time. Strategic Actions and Business Plan Projects scheduled for completion in 2022 Completed On Track Delayed 11 projects (46%) 7 projects (29%) Overall Status of Strategic Plan Actions As illustrated in the following visual,16 of the 25 actions in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan are complete as of August 31, 2022. Three actions were completed earlier in 2022 (and reported in April). Additionally, 4 more actions were planned for completion this year. 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Yard, and Clulc 0 DmtrictMester Plarw August 2022 Update Of these 4, one remains on track for 2022 completion: Set and Communicate Service Levels, while 3 are experiencing delays and are now planned for completion next year: • Bikeshare program • Pedestrian -first streets (Gaukel Street component) • City -owned property review/property brought to market Staff remain committed to deliver on all remaining 9 actions in the current Strategic Plan by 2023. Page 78 of 350 Overall Status of All Business Plan Projects Of the 24 Business Plan projects, 16 were planned to be completed in 2022, 6 in 2023, and 2 in future years. The majority (14) are On Track for completion as planned, 4 are Delayed, and 3 are Not Started. An additional 3 Business Plan projects have been completed so far in 2022: RBJ Schlegel Park Business Case & Conceptual Design This project included engaging stakeholders in a needs assessment MASTER PLAN and business case to determine elements to be included in the new pool. The consultant leading the business case engaged internal stakeholders, staff and the consultant toured other facilities, and staff engaged the Corporate Leadership Team. The business case and conceptual design were completed and presented to Council, with approval received to pursue an Integrated Project Delivery Advisor prior to onboarding a design consultant and general contractor. Develoament Charae (DC) & Community Benefits Charae (CBC) Studies This project focused on updating the City's development charges study and investigating whether the City should prepare a community Development Charges benefits charge study. The DC Study and Bylaw were passed by Background Study Council in May 2022 with new rates effective July 1, ensuring rates ,uly22, 2022 are adequate to cover the costs of growth facilities needed to service new residents. The CBC study will be considered in 2023. Long Term Financial Plan — Implementation This project focused on implementing initial items identified for 2020 completion. The Debt policy was approved in May 2022, and codifies the City's use of debt in a Council -a roved document, with .�' . Y pp �` benchmarks to ensure these financial instruments are being used in accordance with the will of Council. Additional Long Term Financial Plan items have been implemented including a Budget Control policy, 2020-2029 Long Term Financial Plan and moving to multi-year average inflation benchmark for the City's nU,,fl ofpro,a.Fu,E tax rate increase. Other aspects to be implemented will be brought forward as separate Business Plan projects in the future. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the achievement of the city's strategic vision. 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. Page 79 of 350 PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: CAO -20-008 2021 Business Plan Year -End Progress Report and Recommended 2022 Business Plan Project List CAO -22-163 2022 Business Plan - April Progress Report April Status Update APPROVED BY: Dan Chapman, CAO ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A: 2022 Business Plan Progress Report as of August 31, 2022 Page 80 of 350 N N O N r -I M N 3 OA Q O N m L O Q GJ OC N G! L OA O L- CL a a m CL N N .N m N N O N V7 aJ Y O Y aJ Q E O U M N O N c co N N O N G! 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L L 0) 4J U0 v Of of Q ?� o�Y Ll- a 3 z, w U 0 pip C N p C) d i C O O +-+ m0 4J E L U m- m N i of > L H in .0 (� L in +c f6 �+ O i �"� Ln QJ iO Q > Y i+ O E U\ L E C ate+ C C L O vii c6 L M C d m m R c6 O +_+ hC0 +, O N L M L m � >' L 00 tl.0 L LL r+ c Q X QJ U f6 vI C (6 CL C 0) Y C C C c C E E L C d 4J C c6 L\ 4J LLE L E C 4J N E V c6 4J ++ C c0 00 4J m 4J CL O t i C C O ' �' i {n a C ++ OL -a �., Ln � a U cn a H> Ln O a vhf c0 Li a c6 m E cc 0o . n3 m N N a a m m O LO m O LL Staff Report r NJ :R Corporate Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Choose a meeting type DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Amanda Fusco, Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk, 519-741- 2200 ext. 7809 PREPARED BY: Amanda Fusco, Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk, 519-741- 2200 ext. 7809 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: August 26, 2022 REPORT NO.: COR -2022-419 SUBJECT: Appointments to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee RECOMMENDATION: For information. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the recruitment and appointment of members to the joint 2022-2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee with the Region of Waterloo participating members. This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: The Municipal Elections Act (the Act) mandates that every municipality appoints for a 4 -year term, a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC) no later than October 1 of an election year. Essentially the mandate of MECAC is to determine if an allegation made by an elector regarding non-compliance of the Act with respect to a candidate's financial statement warrants an audit by a certified auditor. Corporate Services report COR -2022-208 was considered by the Committee of the Whole May 16, 2022, and Council adopted the following resolution: That a joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee be established for the 2022- 2026 term of Council in accordance with the Terms of Reference in Attachment "A",- and, That the City Clerk be delegated authority to review and revise the Terms of Reference throughout the term of the Committee in accordance and in consultation with other participating municipalities, and *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 95 of 350 That the City Clerk be delegated authority to select and appoint members of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, in consultation with the other participating municipalities, and further, and That remuneration of $200 per diem plus the applicable mileage rate be approved for members of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee. REPORT: Advertisement took place within the Region, via social media, and on the websites of the participating municipalities to attract applicants for the MECAC. Eight (8) applications were received: four (4) residing in Kitchener and Waterloo; and four (4) each from Cambridge and the Townships. Four (4) of the previous term MECAC members reapplied (Murray Stoddart, Rosita Tse, Robert Williams and Carl Zehr). The Clerks of the participating municipalities reviewed the applications and agreed all eight (8) members meet the requirements detailed in the MECAC Terms of Reference. In addition, the membership comprises a mix of experienced and new members as well as balancing private - sector accounting experience with previous municipal accounting and political experience. As such, the Clerks have agreed to appoint the following individuals as members of the 2022-2026 MECAC: Theresa Bisch Kris Fletcher Dave Jaworsky Murray Stoddart Tingting Su Rosita Tse Robert Williams Carl Zehr STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The expenses associated with a compliance audit are currently unfunded and would represent a variance within the Election Reserve Fund if a compliance audit were required. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM: Membership for the MECAC were solicited across the participating municipalities by advertising, posting on the respective municipal websites, using social media channels, contacting various professional associations, and by approaching previous MECAC members. COLLABORATE: The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee offers qualified citizens the opportunity to help meet the provisions regarding municipal election campaign finances and provide transparency throughout the entire election process. Page 96 of 350 PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • COR — 2022 — 208 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Terms of Reference • COR — 18 — 011 Appointments to Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee • Municipal Elections Act, 1996 APPROVED BY: V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services Department Page 97 of 350 Staff Report r NJ :R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Tim Seyler, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: August 10, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-407 SUBJECT: Official Plan Amendment OPA22/006/R/TS Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/010/R/TS 27 Roy Street RFB Developments RECOMMENDATION: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/006/R/TS for RFB Developments requesting the addition of Special Policy Area 11 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 -2022-407 as Attachment "A", and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; AND, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/010/R/TS for RFB Developments, - 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 781R, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated September 12, 2022 for the lands illustrated on "Map No. 1" attached to Report DSD -2022-407 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 property located at 27 Roy Street. • Community engagement included: o Circulation of a notice letter to residents and owners of property within 240 metres of the subject property; o Installation of a large billboard notice sign on the property; 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 August 19, 2022. This report supports the delivery of core services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 98 of 350 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The owner of the property at 27 Roy Street is proposing to add Special Policy Area 11 to the Official Plan (Civic Centre Secondary Plan) and to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 to add a special regulation provision to add an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses in the same building as residential uses. Planning staff are supportive of the subject applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the uses of artisan's establishment and restaurant in the same building as residential uses, as well as the requested site specific regulations for lot area, lot width and reduced parking requirement for the commercial uses. BACKGROUND: RFB Developments has made an application to the City of Kitchener for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment proposing to allow an artisan's establishment and restaurant use within the same building as residential uses. The subject site is approximately 13.72 metres wide, approximately 30.48 metres deep and has an area of 0.04 hectares. The subject site currently contains a single detached dwelling. The existing building is proposed to remain, and the interior is to be renovated to accommodate three dwelling units, as well as an additional unit for an artisan's establishment and restaurant. The site is located on the south (east) side of Roy Street between Queen Street North and Young Street. Al RyRFN UQv SSTGL OHO ST JOJ�C� sT SUBJECT =� AREA SR�c RST �<Cr O 0 00 DIES STfy SNF ��QFR STF Figure 1 — Location Map: 27 Roy Street REPORT: RFB Developments are proposing to convert the existing single detached dwelling to a mixed use building containing three dwelling units, and 1 commercial unit for an artisan's establishment and restaurant use. A small rear addition is also proposed. Site specific zoning is also requested to legalize the lot width, lot area and to provide a reduced parking rate for the commercial uses. The application was received and circulated for comment in June 2022. Planning Staff are supportive of the proposed mixed-use building containing three dwelling units and one commercial unit and are Page 99 of 350 supportive of the requested Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications to permit an artisan's establishment and a restaurant as permitted uses. The artisan's establishment and restaurant use will be within the main floor unit, which will be approximately 103m2. The intent of the artisan's establishment use is to provide studio, workshop and a multi -functional community space at a small scale for neighbourhood use. The restaurant space will be a small-scale cafe used as an accessory to the artisan's establishment. 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 applications represent an opportunity to convert an under-utilized building with a mix of uses including two additional dwelling units and an artisan's establishment and restaurant. The property is 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 intensification of this site will minimize 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. The subject site is located within the City's delineated built-up area. The proposed development represents adaptive reuse of an existing building with a greater intensification of residential uses by adding two residential units and adding one unit for commercial purposes. The proposed Special Policy Area and site-specific zoning will allow for additional dwelling units and new uses within an area that has existing servicing 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): 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. Page 100 of 350 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 re -urbanization 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 includes 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. The MTSA boundaries were part of the amendment to the Regional Official Plan which was approved on August 18, 2022. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed development conforms to the Regional Official Plan and is appropriate for a built up area. Regional staff have indicated that they have no objections to the proposed application (Appendix 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 transit 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. 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 are of the opinion that these lands are in a transition area and are an opportunity for residential intensification within an established building, where the only structural changes to the exterior of the building are in the form of a rear yard addition. Amendment: Special Policy Area Planning staff are recommending Special Policy Area 11 for the subject site to permit the uses of artisan's establishment and restaurant within the same building as residential uses. 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 Page 101 of 350 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. Section 3.C.2.22 a) i) states that until such time as Station Area Plans are completed, in the interim, any development application submitted within a Major Transit Station Area will be reviewed generally in accordance with the Station Study Areas contained in the City's Planning Around Rapid Transit Station Areas (PARTS) Project Plan and Background Report. In areas that are intended to be the focus for intensification, development applications will support the planned function of Major Transit Station Areas and have regard for the Regional Official Plan and the Transit Oriented Development Policies included in Section 13.C.3. Specifically policy 13.C.3.12 c) states that the City will apply Transit -Oriented Development provisions when reviewing development and/or redevelopment applications on or near sites that are served by existing or planned rapid transit to ensure that a redevelopment provides an appropriate mix of land uses, including a range of food destinations that allow people to walk or take transit to work, and provides a variety of services and amenities that foster vibrant, transit -supportive neighbourhoods. 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. Urban Structure The City's Urban Structure is composed of Intensification Areas which include the Urban Growth Centre (Downtown), Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA), City Nodes, Community Nodes, Neighbourhood Nodes, Urban Corridors and Arterial Corridors. They are connected by transit corridors and the integrated transportation system which are key elements in shaping growth and built form in the city. Policy 3.C.2.1 states that lands within Urban Structure Components will be designated an appropriate land use to achieve their planned function. The policies pertaining to each Urban Structure component stipulate what the applicable land use designations may include. The lands are identified as an MTSA in the 2014 Official Plan. In the Official Plan on Map 2 — Urban Structure the lands appear within the MTSA circle for the Kitchener City Hall Station. Section 3.C.2.16 of the Official Plan indicates that MTSAs are designated in the Regional Official Plan and are identified in the City's Official Plan as a conceptual representation of the area of a ten minute walking radius centred around the location of the Rapid Transit Stops. In Section 3.C.2.18 it states that the City, in collaboration with the Region and in accordance with Regional Official Plan, will prepare Station Area Plans for each MTSA area located outside the UGC. The Official Plan provides direction for detailed station area planning exercises, which have been completed for Central, Midtown and Rockway stations areas. The subject lands are located within the PARTS Central Plan. In December 2019 a statutory public meeting for the Neighbourhood Planning Review project was held. No decisions were made at this meeting. Since then, the Region of Waterloo commenced the Regional Official Plan Review project and as part of that work, the Region proposed MTSA boundaries which were endorsed by Regional Council. Due to the changes in the Provincial Growth Plan and the Region's Official Plan Review, the timeline for consideration of the Secondary Plans has changed and the earliest implementation of the Neighhourhood Planning Review work can be considered is early 2023. Page 102 of 350 Housinci 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 efficient manner. 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 office and accessory uses only within the buildings existing on January 24, 1994. The applicant has requested to add an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses within the same building as residential units. Furthermore, site-specific zoning regulations for lot width, lot area and parking have also been requested to legalize the existing size of the lot, and to permit a reduced parking rate for the commercial uses of artisan's establishment and restaurant. The minimum lot width and lot area required within the Zoning By-law is 15 metres and 495 square metres respectfully. The request will legalize the existing lot width and lot area, which will have minimal impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood. The requested parking reduction of 1 parking space per 167 square meters for commercial use, requires only 1 parking space for the commercial uses whereas the required parking calculation of 1 space per 40 square metres for artisan's establishment and 1 space per 7.5 square metres for restaurant use, which would require a substantial increase in parking spaces that the development would not be able to provide. Staff support the parking reduction as there are adequate alternative modes of transportation available due to the proximity of the LRT and bus stops. Furthermore, the applicant is proposing 4 Class A, and 6 Class B bicycle parking spaces. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed site specific provision to permit an artisan's establishment and restaurant within the same building as residential uses conforms to Official Plan policies that allow for residential intensification within existing buildings in a MTSA. This proposal will provide an opportunity for an adaptive re-use form of redevelopment that will offer a slight increase to the City's supply of housing stock, and allow for a small scaled non-residential uses. Staff is of the opinion that the requested zoning by-law amendment 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 3, 2022 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 GSP Group Inc., March 2022 Page 103 of 350 • Heritage Conservation Plan Prepared by RFB Development, October 2021 • Functional Servicing and SWM Brief Prepared by MTE Consultants, March 2022 • Transportation Impact Study Prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd., March 2022 • Tree Management Plan Prepared by GSP Group Inc., February 2022 Heritage Considerations The property municipally addressed as 27 Roy Street is located within the Civic Centre Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property is identified as a Group `B' in the CCNHCD Plan. Heritage staff have reviewed the Planning Justification Report and Conservation Plan submitted, and Heritage staff have the following comments: • The proposed development will preserve the existing building, and repair and restore the identified heritage attributes of the existing building. Furthermore, the two additions that have been proposed for the development are located on the rear elevation of the property and are not anticipated to detract from the cultural heritage value of the property. No adverse impacts to the building, the streetscape or the district are anticipated because of the OPA and ZBA. As such, heritage planning staff have no concerns with the proposed ZBA and OPA. However, Heritage Planning staff require that an updated Conservation Plan be submitted at the Site Plan Application stage demonstrating conformity with the policies for alterations and additions included within the CCNHCD as neither the Conservation Plan nor the Planning Justification Report include those currently. A heritage permit will be required to undertake the proposed work included within the Conservation Plan. Staff will be providing additional comments at the Site Plan Application stage. Community Input and Staff Response: Staff mailed postcards advising of the applications the week of June 3, 2022 to residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject site. As a result of the circulation, staff only received two responses. Staff reached out to each respondent individually by email rather than having a neighbourhood meeting. One respondent expressed support for the proposal, and the other requested further information on specific zoning requirements, definitions of artisan's establishment, and timing on when Zoning By-law 2019 would come into effect, which was subsequently provided. Neither respondent had expressed any concerns with the applications. Planning Conclusions: In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit an artisan's establishment and restaurant uses within the same building as a residential use. 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. Page 104 of 350 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 committee meeting. A billboard notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application posted to the City's website in June 2022. A notice of the public meeting was placed in the newspaper on August 19, 2022 (Attachment "C"). CONSULT — The notice of application postcard for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was circulated to property owners and residents within 240 metres of the subject site on June 3, 2022. In response to the circulation, 2 responses were received by email. Both respondents were contacted by email. There are no outstanding community comments. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Zoning By-law 85-1 • Official Plan • Civic Centre Secondary Plan • Regional Official Plan • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Planning Act • Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman — General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Schedule A Attachment B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Map Attachment C — Newspaper Notice Attachment D — Department and Agency Comments Attachment E — Public Comments Page 105 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. ## TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 27 Roy Street Page 106 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. ## TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 27 Roy Street Iki,IW*V11 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 September 12, 2022 APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee — September 12, 2022 APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council — September 26, 2022 Page 107 of 350 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 Special Policy Area 11 to the Civic Centre Secondary Plan and to add a Special Policy Area 11 to Map 9 in the Official Plan. Special Policy Area 11 permits an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses for the subject property, municipally known as 27 Roy Street. The amendment comprises of the following changes: Map 9 is proposed to be amended by adding Special Policy Area 11 to the lands municipally known as 27 Roy Street. Section 13.1.13 is proposed to be amended by adding Special Policy 13.1.3.11 to permit an artisan's establishment and restaurant as permitted uses within a building containing a residential use. SECTION 3 — BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT The subject lands are located at 27 Roy Street. The subject lands are designated "Office - Residential Conversion" in the Civic Centre Secondary Plan, which forms part of the 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 Area to permit an artisan establishment and restaurant as permitted uses within a building containing a residential use. The proposed development, being a mixed-use building with three dwellings units and an artisans establishment and restaurant, will implement the planned function set out in the Official Plan for lands within a MTSA as being a compact, dense and transit supportive, Page 108 of 350 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 will permit a compact and complete community through the repurposing of existing space. The additional uses are proposed to be within the existing building, with minor exterior changes including an addition in the rear yard. The proposed development implements the planned function of a Major Transit Station Area as prescribed in the Official Plan. SECTION 4 — THE AMENDMENT 1. The Civic Centre Secondary Plan is hereby amended as follows: a. Part 3, Section 13.1.3 Special Policies is amended by adding Special Policy 13.1.3.11 thereto as follows: 11. Notwithstanding the Office -Residential Conversion land use designation and policies applied to the property located at 27 Roy Street, an artisan's establishment and restaurant shall also be permitted within a building containing a residential use." b. Map 9 — Civic Centre Neighbourhood Plan for Land Use is amended by adding Special Policy Area No. 11 to the lands municipally addressed as 27 Roy Street as shown on the attached Schedule W. Page 109 of 350 APPENDIX 1 - Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives - Committee of September 12, 2022 Page 110 of 350 APPENDIX 2 - Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee - September 12, 2022 Page 111 of 350 APPENDIX 3 - Minutes of the Meeting of City Council - September 26, 2022 Page 112 of 350 <1Z (0 z� (0 O a ° 76- (2) )L c .--. 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Schedule Number 121 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 is hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the 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 781 R. 2. Schedule Number 121 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 is hereby further amended by incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 attached hereto. 3. Appendix "D" to By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 781R thereto as follows: "781. Notwithstanding Sections 39.1 and 39.2.4 and Special Use Provision 164U of this By-law, within the lands zoned Residential Five Zone (R-5), shown as affected by this subsection, on Schedule Number 121 of Appendix "A", the following special regulations shall apply: a) An Artisan's Establishment and Restaurant shall be permitted uses and may locate within a building containing residential uses; b) the Minimum lot area shall be 418.06 square metres; C) the Minimum lot width shall be 13.72 metres; and Page 114 of 350 d) Off -Street Parking For Commercial Uses shall be 1 parking space per 167 square metres of gross floor area." 4. This By-law shall become effective only if Official Plan Amendment No. _ (27 Roy Street) comes into effect, pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 2022. P.13, as amended. 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M / oar _• -� �, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING F for a development in your neighbourhood %\ 27 Roy Street K�T�R Have Your Voice Heard! Curren Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West orirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, find meeting details or to appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meetings To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Mixed Use Parking Heritage Tim Seyler, Planner Building Reduction Conservation 519.741.2200 x 7860 ti m.seyler@ kitchener.ca Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will be considered to facilitate the redevelopment of the existing building to a mixed-use building that will permit residential uses, an artisan's establishment and a restaurant use. The amendments also propose to permit a parking rate of 1 parking space per 167 square metres of floor area, a reduced lot width of 13.7 metres and a reduced lot area of 418 square metres. Page 117 of 350 Attachment D Date: July 5, 2022 To: Tim Seyler, Planner From: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner cc: Subject: ZBA22/010/R/TS OPA22/006/R/TS 27 Roy Street Heritage Planning Comments Heritage Planning staff have reviewed the following documents which have informed these comments: • OPA and ZBA applications for 27 Roy Street • Planning Justification Report for the proposed development at 27 Roy Street • Heritage Conservation Plan for the proposed development at 27 Roy Street The property municipally addressed as 27 Roy Street is located within the Civic Centre Neighborhood Heritage Conservation District (CCNHCD) and is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The property is identified as a Group `B' in the CCNHCD Plan. Plannina Justification Reoort oreoared by GSP Grouo. dated March 2022 The Planning Justification Report prepared by GSP Group in support of these applications acknowledges the following: • That the subject property is located within the CCNHCD; • The proposed development will retain and preserve the existing building; • Certain heritage attributes have been identified within the Conservation Plan, with the recommendation to repair and replace heritage attributes that are in poor condition; and • Existing massing of the building and frontage of the building along Roy Street will not be altered. Conservation Plan prepared by RFB Development, dated October 2021 The Conservation Plan prepared by RFB Development for the subject property makes the following observations and recommendations: • The subject property will be retained and re -used as part of the proposed development. However, it is in a significant state of disrepair and deterioration.; • The exterior brick fagade is in a good condition, a number of exterior wood elements have deteriorated. • The existing roof profile and shape is to be preserved; • The windows in the building will be replaced with new windows since the existing wood windows are in a poor condition; • The deteriorated decorative trim on the front fagade will be restored; and • Two (2) additions are proposed in the rear of the building — one addition for stairs, and one expansion on the third floor od the existing building. The Conservation Plan is still in its draft stage and as not been approved by the Director of Planning. Staff will be sending comments regarding the Conservation Plan to the applicant. Page 118 of 350 Heritage Planning Comments Heritage Planning Staff provide the following comments with regard to the proposed ZBA and OPA applications: • The proposed development will preserve the existing building, and repair and restore the identified heritage attributes of the existing building. Furthermore, the two additions that have been proposed for the development are located on the rear elevation of the property and are not anticipated to detract from the cultural heritage value of the property. No adverse impacts to the building, the streetscape or the district are anticipated because of the OPA and ZBA. As such, heritage planning staff have no concerns with the proposed ZBA and OPA. • However, Heritage Planning staff require that an updated Conservation Plan be submitted at the Site Plan Application stage demonstrating conformity with the policies for alterations and additions included within the CCNHCD as neither the Conservation Plan nor the Planning Justification Report include those currently. • A heritage permit will be required to undertake the proposed work included within the Conservation Plan. Staff will be providing additional comments at the Site Plan Application stage. Page 119 of 350 Address: 27 Roy St Owner: RFB Developments Inc Application: OPA22/006/R/TS and ZBA22/010/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: June 29 2022 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑X No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: I have reviewed the documentation noted below submitted in support of an OPA and ZBA to convert the existing building to a mixed-use building, containing 3 residential dwelling units, and 1 non- residential unit consisting of an artisan establishment, restaurant and community space. To facilitate the redevelopment, the owner has requested to add a special policy area to the Official Plan to allow the "Artisan Establishment and Restaurant uses and that a special use provision be added to the zoning by-law to allow the "Artisan Establishment" and Restaurant uses. As well as site-specific regulations to permit a minimum lot area of 418 m2, and a minimum lot width of 13.7 metres and a reduction in the parking requirement to a rate of 1 space per 167 m2 of floor area for the commercial uses. 1. GSP Group Inc. — Planning Justification Report dated March 2022 2. GSP Group Inc. — Vegetation Management Plan rev #1 dated Feb 08 2022 3. RFB Development - Proposed Floor Plans dated 2021-02-25 2. Site Specific Comments & Issues: Parks and Cemeteries has no concerns with the proposed OPA and ZBA and can support the applications. All Parks and Cemeteries requirements related to Parkland Dedication and protection of existing street trees will be deferred and addressed at a Site Plan application. 3. Comments on Submitted Documents 1) GSP Group Inc. —Planning Justification Report dated March 2022 a) No concerns 2) GSP Group Inc. —Vegetation Management Plan rev #1 dated Feb 08 2022 a) There is an existing City owned tree within the Roy St boulevard (tree ID #10043396 — Syringa reticulata) that should be protected in place throughout al proposed construction. A Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan will be reviewed and approved through the required site plan application process b) Appropriate signatures/stamps will be required on a submission at that time 4. Policies, Standards and Resources: Page 120 of 350 • Kitchener Official Plan Policy As per Section 8.C.2 — Urban Forests of the Official Plan ... o policy 8.C.2.16., the City requires the preparation and submission of a tree management plan in accordance with the City's Tree Management Policy (available on the City's Website), as a condition of a development application. o policy 8.C.2.6., the City will incorporate existing and/or new trees into the streetscape or road rights-of-way and encourage new development or redevelopment to incorporate, protect and conserve existing healthy trees and woodlands in accordance with the Urban Design Policies in Section 13 (Landscape and Natural Features) of the Urban Design Manual (UDM) and the Development Manual. o Please see UDM Part C, Section 13 and www.kitchener.ca/treemanaeement for detailed submission requirements • City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy • City of Kitchener Development Manual • PARTS Central Plan • Cycling and Trails Master Plan (2020) • Chapter 690 of the current Property Maintenance By-law • Parks Strategic Plan • Multi -Use Pathways & Trails Masterplan • Urban Design Manual • Places and Spaces (Draft) 5. Anticipated Fees: The parkland dedication requirement for this submission is deferred and will be assessed at a future Site Plan Application. Parkland dedication will be assessed based on the land use class(es) and density approved through the OPA and ZBA and required as a condition of Site Plan Approval Parkland dedication will be assessed as cash in lieu for the application Dedication requirements are subject to the Parkland Dedication Policy current at the time of a formal site plan application. Please be advised that the City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy is currently under review From: Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca> Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:00 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: OPA/ZBA comments: 27 Roy Street City of Kitchener Application Type: Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments Application: ZBA22/010/R/TS and OPA22/006/R/TS Project Address: 27 Roy Street Comments of: Transportation Services Page 121 of 350 Commenter's Name: Dave Seller Email: dave.seller@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 Date of Comments: July 4, 2022 a. Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed Zoning By-law or Official Plan Amendments. b. After reviewing the Transportation Impact Brief (March 10, 2022) submitted by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, Transportation Services offer the following comments. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the existing house into three residential units on the upper levels and 167m' (1,800 ft') art gallery/community studio space on the ground floor and basement. The development is estimated to generate 3 AM and 1 PM peak hour vehicle trips, with one access point servicing the site along the Roy Street frontage. Under existing traffic operations and 2026 Total Traffic Operations, Roy Street is functioning with acceptable Levels of Service and volume to capacity ratios in the AM and PM peak hours. Based on the City of Kitchener's current zoning by-law 85-1, the site would require a total of seven parking spaces, were three spaces would be allocated for the residential use and four spaces for the art gallery. The applicant is proposing to provide a total of four parking spaces, three spaces for the residential use and one space for the art gallery. The equates to a three parking space shortfall for the art gallery as the residential parking requirement is being fulfilled. To address the art gallery parking space short fall, Paradigm has provided the following analysis. This site is well situated to take advantage of the active transportation options in the area. Within 500m of the development there are two ION stations that operate with 10-15 minute headways and four Grand River Transit routes that operate with 15-60 minute headways. For those who choose to walk, pedestrians can access the site via existing sidewalks that are provided on both sides of roadways in the area that have access to restaurants, commercial/employment uses, Kitchener Public Library, the Centre in the Square and the downtown core. Cycling is another available option to/from the site. There are dedicated and shared cycling services in the area, as well as being located near the future Downtown Cycling Grid. It should be noted that the applicant will be providing 4 Class A secure and 6 Class B bicycle parking spaces to encourage/promote cycling. A left turn lane analysis was completed for Roy Street at the site access and under the 2026 Total Traffic Operations and conclude that a left turn lane is not warranted along Roy Street. The analysis followed the requirements in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) design guide. Therefore, based on Paradigm's analysis and conclusions within their report, Transportation Services are of the opinion that the traffic generated by this development will have minimal impact on the surrounding road network and that the proposed parking supply of four spaces will be sufficient. Page 122 of 350 Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.seller@kitchener.ca 000 Page 123 of 350 City of Kitchener Pre -submission Application Comment Form Project Address: 27 Roy St Date of Meeting: N/A Application Type: ZBA / OPA Comments Of: Development Engineering Commenter's Name: Eric Riek Email: eric.riek@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7330 Date of Comment: ❑ I plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) X I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Site Specific Comments & Issues: • No specific concerns, engineering has reviewed the functional servicing report and have no concerns or any additional requirements for the OPA/ZBA application. 2. Plans, Studies and Reports to submit as part of a complete Planning Act Application: Zoning Bylaw Amendment: • For the OPA/ZBA a Functional Servicing Report showing outlets to the municipal servicing system along with the storm and sanitary design sheets are required to the satisfaction of Engineering Services. The sanitary zoned and actual peak flow must also be submitted to run the sanitary capacity modeling. The City of Kitchener will use this information to determine if there are any downstream issues. If the capacity analysis determines that the pipes will need to be upgraded to support the development, then these upgrades will be rolled into the development costs. Further studies will be required at the time of development to determine the approximate amount of sanitary sewers that will need to be upgraded to accommodate the above developments. • FOR SITES LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL REGULATION TO THE EXISTING ZONING THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE FLOOR SPACE RATIO (POPULATION) i.e. NOT CHANGING THE ZONING (if applicable) - Please note that since zoned flows for this development are not reflective of the development application, population should be based off of the Regions 2020 Water and Wastewater Monitoring Report. Section 2.4 — Development Data establishes a People Per Unit (PPU) based on Structure Type and assigns Apartments as having a PPU of 1.77. Please multiply 1.77 by the number of units in the building. Furthermore, the City's Average Daily Residential Sanitary Flow rate is 305L/day/cap and the City's Average per second Residential Sanitary Flow rate is 0.0035L/sec/cap. Please be advised that the process Engineering is noting above is specific to this development. • For the OPA/ZBA a Water Distribution Report is required to the satisfaction of Engineering Services in consultation with Kitchener Utilities and the Region of Waterloo. Page 124 of 350 From: Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiling@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 11:11 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: FW: Circulation for Comment - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Building; no concerns From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 11:04 AM To: _DL_#_DSD_Planning <DSD-PlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; 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>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; GRCA- Planning (planning@grandriver.ca) <planning@grandriver.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Greg.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Justin Readman <Justin.Read man@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes<Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Laura Anderson <Laura.Anderson@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>; Sylvie Eastman <Sylvie.Eastman@kitchener.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 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Please see attached. Additional documentation can be found in AMANDA folders 22-111233 & 22- 111234 (City staff) and ShareFile (external agencies). 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 ODt3 OOmOG Page 125 of 350 From: Gaurang Khandelwal <Gaurang.Khandelwal@kitchener.ca> Sent: Monday, July 4, 2022 9:18 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: Circulation for Comment - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Hi Tim, No concerns from sustainability Regards, Gaurang Khandelwal (he/him), MA, MCIP, RPP Planner (Policy) I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 x 7611 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 qaurana.khandelwala-kitchener.ca OM OCCK0490 From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 11:04 AM To: _DL_#_DSD_Planning <DSD-PlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; 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>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; GRCA- Planning (planning@grandriver.ca) <planning@grandriver.ca>; Greg Reitzel <GreR.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hvdroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Justin Readman <Justin.Read man@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes<Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Laura Anderson <Laura.Anderson@kitchener.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.SeilinR@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>; Sylvie Eastman <Sylvie.Eastman@kitchener.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 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Please see attached. Additional documentation can be found in AMANDA folders 22-111233 & 22- 111234 (City staff) and ShareFile (external agencies). 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@kitchen er.ca Page 126 of 350 From: Trevor Heywood <theywood@grand river.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 11:58 AM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Circulation for Comment - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Hey Tim, This is not regulated by the GRCA and we have no comment. Thanks, Trevor Heywood Resource Planner Grand River Conservation Authority theywood(darandriver.ca www.grandriver.ca I Connect with us on social media From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 11:04 AM To: _DL_#_DSD_Planning <DSD-PlannineDivision@kitchener.ca>; 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>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; Planning <plannine@erandriver.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Gree.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplannine@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Justin Readman <Justin.Read man@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes<Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <Rcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Laura Anderson <Laura.Anderson@kitchener.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiline@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>; Sylvie Eastman <Sylvie.Eastman@kitchener.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 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Please see attached. Additional documentation can be found in AMANDA folders 22-111233 & 22- 111234 (City staff) and ShareFile (external agencies). 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 Page 127 of 350 From: Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca> Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 3:45 PM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Circulation for Comment - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments (27 Roy Street) Good Afternoon Tim, The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has reviewed the subject application and based on our development circulation criteria have the following comments)/condition(s): A) That any Education Development Charges shall be collected prior to the issuance of a building permit(s). 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 Page 128 of 350 N* Region of Waterloo Tim Seyler, MCIP, RPP Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6t" 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 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www.regionotwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 1-226-752-8622 File: D17/2/22006 C14/2/22010 September 2, 2022 Re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 22/06 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/10 27 Roy Street GSP Group Inc. (C/O Rachel Bossie) on behalf of RFB Developments (C/O Ron Brohman) CITY OF KITCHENER MHBC Planning has submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 27 Roy Street (subject lands) in the City of Kitchener. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing building on site to a mixed-use building containing three (3) residential dwelling units and one (1) non-residential unit consisting of an artisan establishment, restaurant and community space. The subject lands are located in the Urban Area and designated Built -Up Area in the Regional Official Plan. The site is designated Office Residential Conversion in the City of Kitchener Official Plan and Zoned Residential Five (R5) with Special -Use Provision 164U.The Owner has requested an Official Plan Amendment to add a special policy area to land use designation that will allow an "Artisan Establishment" and "Restaurant Uses". The Applicant has requested a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the site from R5 to the RES -4 Zone with a Special -Use Provision to the existing zoning to permit an "Artisan Establishment" and "Restaurant Uses" as well as site-specific regulations to permit a minimum lot area of 418 m2, a minimum lot width of 13.7 m and a reduction in Document Number: 4170147 Version: 1 Page 129 of 350 the required parking on site to a rate of 1 space per 167m2 off loor area for the commercial uses. The Region has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: 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 500-800 metres of an ION stop and therefore the Region is supportive of increased residential density 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: Stationary Noise: Due to the mixed-use nature of the proposal and the applicants retention of the existing structure (retrofit the existing building), Regional staff require the following noise - warning clause be implemented through a registered development agreement with the City of Kitchener through a future consent or condominium application: "This is a mixed-use building that contains residential and commercial units. The commercial units may, from time to time, generate odour and/or stationary noise that may occasionally cause concern to some individuals." "The commercial units are to contain sufficiently sized mechanical and silencing equipment so as not to exceed the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's sound level limits at the closest noise -sensitive receptor, in accordance with NPC -300 Guideline or its successor." Cultural Heritage The subject lands have the potential for the recovery of archaeological resources due to the heritage designation of the lands, the location of the site within the core area of Kitchener and the landform where the properties are located (habitation of early peoples). Regional staff recognize that the majority of the parcel has been disturbed and do not require an Archaeological Assessment, however, please be advised that if archaeological resources are discovered during future development or site alteration of Document Number: 4170147 Version: 1 Page 130 of 350 the subject property, works including site alteration and development must cease immediately and the Owner/Development must contact the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. If it is determined that additional investigation and reporting of the archaeological resources is needed, a licensed archaeologist will be required to conduct this field work in compliance with S. 48(a) of the Ontario Heritage Act. If human remains/or a grave site is discovered during development or site alteration of the subject property, the Owner/Developer must cease works immediately and contact the police or coroner and the Registrar at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario in Compliance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 S. 96. Housing Services The following Regional policies and initiatives support the development and maintenance of affordable housing: • Regional Strategic Plan o Objective 4.2 requires the Region to make affordable housing more available to individuals and families. • 10 -Year Housing and Homelessness Plan o contains an affordable housing target which is that 30% of all new residential development between 2019 and 2041 in Waterloo Region is to be affordable to low and moderate income households. • Building Better Futures Framework o shows how the Region plans to create 2,500 units of housing affordable to people with low to moderate incomes by 2025. • Region of Waterloo Official Plan o Section 3.A (range and Mix of Housing) contains land use policies that ensure the provision of a full and diverse range and mix of permanent housing that is safe, affordable, of adequate size, and meets the accessibility requirements of all residents. The Region supports the provision of a full range of housing options, including affordable housing. Rent levels and house prices that are considered affordable according to the Regional Official Plan are provided below. Should this development application move forward, staff ask the Owner/Developer to consider providing a number of affordable housing units on the site, as defined in the Regional Official Plan. 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, a mechanism should be in place to ensure the units remain affordable and establish income levels of the households who can rent or own the homes. For the purposes of evaluating the affordability of an ownership unit, based on the definition in the Regional Official Plan, the purchase price is compared to the least expensive of: Document Number: 4170147 Version: 1 Page 131 of 350 Housing for which the purchase price results in annual accommodation costs 30 per cent of the gross annual which do not exceed 30 percent of gross $385,500 annual household income for low and moderate income households income renter households Housing for which the purchase price is at least 10 percent below the average $576,347 purchase price of a resale unit in the average market rent (AMR) in the regional market area $1,134 "Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housing Tables (2021). In order for an owned unit to be deemed affordable, the maximum affordable house price is $385,500. 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 $1,470 household income for low and moderate income renter households A unit for which the rent is at or below the Bachelor: $950 average market rent (AMR) in the 1 -Bedroom: $1,134 regional market area 2 -Bedroom: $1,356 3 -Bedroom: $1,538 4+ Bedroom: $3,997 'Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housing I ables (2021) In order for a rental unit to be deemed affordable, the average rent for the proposed units which have fewer than 3 bedrooms must be at or below the average market rent in the regional market area as shown above. For proposed units with three or more bedrooms, the average rent for the units must be below $1,470. Fees By copy of this letter, the Region of Waterloo acknowledges receipt of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Review fees of $10,000.00 (received September 2, 2022). General Comments and next steps Based on the above, Regional staff have no objection to the applications. Please be advised that 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. Document Number: 4170147 Version: 1 Page 132 of 350 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, 1 ice' LL�1�eu_ + Y/CA� Melissa Mohr, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner C. RFB Developments (C/O Ron Brohman (Owner) GSP Planning Inc. (C/O Rachel Bossie) (Applicant) Document Number: 4170147 Version: 1 Page 133 of 350 Appendix E From: Mike Grodzki Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:57 PM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] 27 Roy Street Hi Tim, I received mail regarding the proposed development at 27 Roy Street. Seems like a great idea to me. I was disappointed to learn that council voted against the development at Park and Victoria. How can someone like me help make sure more developments like that get approved? Is it enough to send an email like this? I imagine that doesn't help against the few loud voices who oppose developments. Mike Sent from Proton Mail for US Page 134 of 350 From: Tim Seyler Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2022 11:27 AM To: 'Donna' Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: 27 Roy St - application for development Hi Donna, I've done my best to respond to all your questions in red below. If you have further questions please don't hesitate to ask. 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 .aT, # I ."'OT From: Donna Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 2:52 PM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchen er.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: 27 Roy St - application for development Hello Tim I have some questions regarding 27 Roy St., Kitchener - Will the application to amend Official Plan and Zoning By -Law fall under the current Zoning Bylaw 85-1, or the revised new comprehensive zoning bylaw not yet passed? This application falls under Zoning By-law 85-1, as the property is within a secondary plan area, and the zoning of these areas will not be updated until neighbourhood planning reviews are completed for this area. - What will be the maximum height of the building? o If under bylaw 85-1 o If under the revised new comprehensive zoning bylaw not yet passed The maximum height in the R-5 zoning (Zoning By-law 85-1) is 10.5 metres. There is no increase in height requested for the building. - Is the application for a Mixed Use Building or is it a Mixed Use Development as quoted in planning documents? The zoning definitions seem to be different. Page 135 of 350 Both terms are equal in meeting. This building will be mixed use containing dwelling units and commercial space. - What is the exact wording of the proposed Special Regulation Provision? The exact wording of the special regulation provision has not been completed at this time, as comments are still being collected and reviewed. - If Res -4 is permitted, would land use revert back to R5 or Res -3 ... if cafe porion is cancelled; or if the house is sold in future? o How will this be added to the Special Regulation Provision? The application is made under the current 85-1 Zoning By-law. The zoning of R-5 would still be in place and have the special regulation. This will be carried over to the new zoning designation when implemented. The land would not revert back to any 85-1 zoning regulation once the new 2019-051 By-law is in effect. If new ownership is obtained in the future, the zoning designation would remain in place. - Will "Special Policy Area permitting artisan establishments" ..... spell out that o a lodging house is not allowed [i.e. same as Res -3] ■ if not how will this be made part of the application The definition of Artisan's establishment is as follows: means an establishment used for the study or instruction of a performing or visual art such as dancing, music or painting or the workplace of an artisan such as a painter, sculptor, photographer, dressmaker or tailor together with the accessory retailing of paintings, sculpture, photography or handcrafts. Thanks, Donna K. From: Donna Sent: Monday, May 30, 2022 7:29 PM To: Tim Seyler <Tim.Seyler@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Development at 27 ROY ST Hi Tim Can you please send me a copy of the notice that was sent in regard to the following development? Address: 27 ROY ST Application Number: OPA22/006/R/TS Application Type: Official Plan Amendment Application Summary: An Official Plan Amendment is required to permit artisan establishment and restaurant uses in the same building as residential, C/R ZB22/010/R/TS. Thanks Donna KUehl Page 136 of 350 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Stevenson, Garett - Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Dumart, Craig — Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7073 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: August 4, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-401 SUBJECT: Official Plan Amendment OPA22/005/0/CD Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/008/0/CD 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario; Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic RECOMMENDATION: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/22/005/0/CD for The St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario; Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic requesting a change in land use designation from `Low Rise Residential' to `Medium Rise Residential' with Site Specific Policy Area No. 54 to permit a multiple residential dwelling development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2022-401 as Appendix `A', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/008/0/CD for The St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario; Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1, attached to Report DSD -2022-401 as Appendix `A'; and further That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/008/0/CD. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to evaluate and provide a planning recommendation regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the subject lands located at 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 10 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue. It is planning staffs recommendation that the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be approved. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 137 of 350 The proposed Amendments support the development of `missing middle' housing in a Major Transit Station Area. Community engagement included: o circulation of a preliminary notice letter to property owners and residents within 240 metres of the subject site; o installation two large billboard notice signs on the properties; o follow up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public; o Neighbourhood Meeting held on June 16, 2022; o postcard advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all property owners within 240 metres of the subject site, those who responded to the preliminary circulation; and those who attended the Neighbourhood Meetings; o notice of the public meeting was published in The Record on August 19, 2022. This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The property owners of the subject lands addressed as 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue are proposing to change the Official Plan designation from `Low Rise Residential' to `Medium Rise Residential' with Site Specific Policy Area No. 54` in the City of Kitchener Official Plan, and to change the zoning from `Residential Five Zone (R-5)' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6)' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with a Site Specific Provision to further regulate parking; to regulate building heights adjacent to low rise residential zones; to increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR); to allow for a decreased parking rate and to apply a Holding Provision to require an updated noise study. Staff are recommending that the applications be approved. BACKGROUND: The St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario and the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic have made applications to the City of Kitchener for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment proposing to change the land use designation and zoning of the lands at 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue to permit the lands to be developed with a 8 -storey, 166 unit multiple residential dwelling building. The proposed development includes 157 parking spaces proposed to be underground and internal to the building and on the surface. The lands are designated `Low Rise Residential' in the 2014 City of Kitchener Official Plan and zoned `Residential Five Zone (R-5)' in Zoning By-law 85-1. The existing zoning permissions permit low rise built from dwellings including multiple dwellings (up to 3 units), semi-detached dwellings, single detached and duplex dwellings and detached additional dwelling units. Site Context The subject lands are addressed as 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue and are located at the intersection of Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue. The consolidated subject properties have a combined lot area of 0.54 hectares (1.3 acres) with approximately 52 metres of frontage along Ottawa Street South and 105 metres of frontage along Pattandon Avenue. The subject lands are currently occupied by single detached dwellings (9 in total). The surrounding neighbourhood consists of a variety of uses including commercial buildings, industrial buildings, medium -rise residential uses, single detached dwellings, low-rise multiple dwelling buildings, and institutional buildings. Directly across the street to the north of the property along Pattandon Avenue is an institutional building (religious institution) and single detached dwellings, abutting the subject lands to the south is an institutional building (religious institution), to the west are single detached dwellings along Pattandon Avenue and to the east are Page 138 of 350 industrial zoned properties. The subject lands are located within 100 metres of the Mill ION LRT station stop, which is located at the intersection of Mill Street and Ottawa Street South. Existing bus routes operate along Ottawa Street and there are walking, and bike trails located nearby. n d Cc, '`y�� �.�'1✓C7 4� T � J A41LL S7- PArTRtVDatVAVS SUBJECT AF2EA ��r O0YA4P,c ; DR ST o`'`ff ACA D/'A'ST L tt� co A Figure 1 - 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue REPORT: The applicant is proposing to develop the subject lands with an 8 -storey multiple residential dwelling with the built form oriented located along Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue. The proposed development consists of 166 residential units, including 110 one -bedroom units, 49 two-bedroom units, and 7 three-bedroom units, with 157 parking spaces located both underground and in the rear yard. The portion of the building with frontage along Pattandon Avenue includes a building step back from floor 6 to floor 8 providing a compatible transition to the adjacent low rise residential neighbourhood. The principal entrance to the development is proposed to be located directly at the corner of Pattandon and Ottawa Street South and includes two vehicular accesses, one from Ottawa Street South and one from Pattandon Avenue. Table 1 below highlights the development concept statistics while Figures 2, 3 and 4 show the proposed development concept site plan and renderings of the development proposal. Page 139 of 350 Table 1. Proposed Development Concept Statistics Figure 2 — Development Concept Site Plan Page 140 of 350 Development Concept Number of Units 166 residential units Parking Spaces 157 parking spaces Parking Rate 0.84 spaces per units plus 0.1 visit spaces per unit. Building Height 25 metres, 8 storeys Floor Space Ratio 2.5 Underground parking spaces 110 Parking Spaces Surface Parking Spaces 47 Parking Spaces Unit Types 1 bedroom units (110) 2 bedroom units (49) 3 bedroom units 7 Rear yard building setbacks to low rise residential neighbourhood 4 - 6 storeys: minimum 22.5 metre setback 7 storeys: minimum 26.2 metre setback 8 storeys: minimum 33.3 metre setback. Figure 2 — Development Concept Site Plan Page 140 of 350 Figure 3 —Development Rendering: Corner of Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue perspective. Figure 4 —Development Rendering: Building step backs and height transition located along Pattandon Avenue To facilitate the redevelopment of the subject lands with the proposed development concept, an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment are proposed to change the land use designation and zoning of the subject lands. The lands are currently designated `Low Rise Residential' in the 2014 City of Kitchener Official Plan and zoned `Residential Five Zone (R-5)' in Zoning By-law 85-1. Page 141 of 350 The owner is proposing to change the land use designation to `Medium Rise Residential with Site Specific Policy Area No. 54' in the City of Kitchener Official Plan to allow for a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.5, and to change the zoning to `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6)' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with Site Specific Provision (348) to further regulate parking; to regulate building heights adjacent to low rise residential zones; to increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR); and to apply a Holding Provision to require an updated noise study to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo. Planning Analysis: Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 25. Section 2 of the Planning Act establishes matters of provincial interest and states that the Minister, the council of a municipality, a local board, a planning board and the Tribunal, in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act, shall have regard to, among other matters, matters of provincial interest such as, f) The adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and waste management systems; g) The minimization of waste; h) The orderly development of safe and healthy communities; j) The adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing; k) The adequate provision of employment opportunities; p) The appropriate location of growth and development; q) The promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians; r) The promotion of built form that, (i) Is well-designed, (ii) Encourages a sense of place, and (iii) Provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant; s) The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate. These matters of provincial interest are addressed and are implemented through the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it directs how and where development is to occur. The City's Official Plan is the most important vehicle for the implementation of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and to ensure Provincial policy is adhered to. Provincial Policy Statement, 2020: The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3(b) of the PPS promotes all types of residential intensification, and sets out a policy framework for sustainable, healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote 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. To support provincial policies relating to the optimization of infrastructure, transit and active transportation, the proposed designation and zoning facilitate a compact form of development which efficiently uses the lands, is in close proximity to transit options including bus, rapid transit, and makes efficient use of both existing roads and active transportation networks. The lands are serviced and are in proximity to parks, trails and other community uses. Provincial policies are in support of Page 142 of 350 providing a broad range of housing. The proposed multiple dwelling development represents an attainable form of market-based housing. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate the intensification of the subject property with a multiple dwelling development that is compatible with the surrounding community, helps manage growth, is transit supportive and will make use of the existing infrastructure. No new public roads would be required for the proposed development and Engineering staff have confirmed there is capacity in the sanitary sewer to permit intensification on the subject lands. Based on the foregoing, 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 the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. Policies of the Growth Plan promote growth within strategic growth areas including major transit station areas, in order to provide a focus for investments in transit and other types of infrastructure. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) states that municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and density 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. Policies 2.2.1.4 states that complete communities will: a) feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services, and public service facilities; b) improve social equity and overall quality of life, including human health, for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes; c) provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes; d) expand convenient access to: i. a range of transportation options, including options for the safe, comfortable and convenient use of active transportation; ii. public service facilities, co -located and integrated in community hubs; iii. an appropriate supply of safe, publicly -accessible open spaces, parks, trails, and other recreational facilities; and iv. healthy, local, and affordable food options, including through urban agriculture; e) provide for a more compact built form and a vibrant public realm, including public open spaces; f) mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, improve resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental sustainability; and g) integrate green infrastructure and appropriate low impact development. The Growth Plan supports planning for a range and mix of housing options and, in particular, higher density housing options that can accommodate a range of household sizes in locations that can provide access to transit and other amenities. Policy 2.2.4 requires that planning be prioritized for MTSAs on priority transit corridors, including zoning in a manner that implements the policies of the Growth Plan. MTSAs on priority transit corridors will be planned for a minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs combined per Page 143 of 350 hectare for those that are served by light rail transit or bus rapid transit. The Region of Waterloo's ION is a form of light rail transit and the ION stations are Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) that are required to achieve the minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs combined per hectare. The subject lands are located within the City's delineated built up area, and within a Major Transit Station Area. The lands are identified as a MTSA in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. In the City's Official Plan on Map 2 — Urban Structure the lands appear within the MTSA circle for the Borden station. The Region of Waterloo commenced the Regional Official Plan Review project and as part of that work, revised MTSA boundaries were endorsed by Regional Council in April 2021 (and approved in August 2022) and these lands are within the Borden Station MTSA. The proposed development represents intensification and will help the City achieve density targets in the MTSA. The proposed designation and zoning will support a higher density housing option that will help make efficient use of existing infrastructure, parks, roads, trails and transit. The proposed development is also proposing to include several unit types with direct access to Pattandon Avenue and Ottawa Street, increasing the variety of housing options for future residents. Planning staff is of the opinion that the applications conform to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. 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. The Region of Waterloo has identified that the subject lands are located within potential intensification corridor as part of the Reginal Official Plan review and are an appropriate location for intensification. The subject lands are within the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) boundary that was endorsed by Regional Council in April 2021 (and approved in August 2022). The Region of Waterloo have indicated they have no objections to the proposed application or to higher density within the MTSA area. (Appendix `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan (OP) The City of Kitchener OP provides the long-term land use vision for Kitchener. The vision is further articulated and implemented through the guiding principles, goals, objectives, and policies which are set out in the Plan. The Vision and Goals of the OP strive to build an innovative, vibrant, attractive, safe, complete and healthy community. The subject lands are designated `Low Rise Residential' (Map 3) in the 2014 Official Plan. The existing Low Rise Residential land use designation permits a full range of low-density housing types which may include single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, and low-rise multiple. The applicant is proposing to change the land use designation to `Medium Rise Residential' and to add Site Specific Policy No. 54 to the subject lands. The Medium Rise Residential designation permits medium density housing types including townhouse dwellings in a cluster development, multiple dwellings and special needs housing. The applicant is proposing to apply to a Site Specific Policy Area No. 54 to the subject lands to allow for a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.5 whereas the Medium Rise Residential policies permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 2.0. Page 144 of 350 Urban Structure The Official Plan establishes an Urban Structure for the City of Kitchener and provides policies for directing growth and development within this structure. Intensification Areas are targeted throughout the Built-up Area as key locations to accommodate and receive the majority of development or redevelopment for a variety of land uses. Primary Intensification Areas include the Urban Growth Centre, Major Transit Station Areas, Nodes and Corridors, in this hierarchy, according to Section 3.C.2.3 of the Official Plan. The subject lands are located within a Major Transit Station Area. The planned function of the Major Transit Station Areas is to provide densities that will support transit, and achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercial uses. They are also intended to have streetscapes and a built form that is pedestrian -friendly and transit -oriented. Policies also require that development applications in Major Transit Station Areas give consideration to the Transit -Oriented Development policies contained in Section 13.C.3.12 of the Official Plan. Generally, the Transit -Oriented Development policies support a compact urban form, that supports walking, cycling and the use of transit, by providing a mix of land uses in close proximity to transit stops, to support higher frequency transit service and optimize transit rider convenience. These policies also support developments which foster walkability by creating safe and comfortable pedestrian environments and a high-quality public realm. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development will help to increase density in an area well served by nearby transit and rapid transit while being context sensitive to surrounding lands and provides excellent access to off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will support a development that not only complies with the City's policies for a Major Transit Station Area but also contributes to the vision for a sustainable and more environmentally -friendly city. PARTS Rockway Plan The subject lands are located within the PARTS Rockway Plan which is a guiding document that made recommendations for land uses within and around rapid transit station stops. The PARTS Rockway Plan made recommendation for amendments to the Secondary Plans within the MTSA, which have not yet been implemented. Some of the primary recommendations are to encourage the development of underutilized sites with higher density live -work environments and to increase housing supply with multi -unit residential while protecting existing stable neighbourhoods. The proposed development provides for a range of housing options and the proposed amendment is in keeping with the PARTS Rockway vision for development within and around the ION stops. Page 145 of 350 Figure 5: PARTS Rockway Land Use Plan Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) The subject lands are within the draft Rockway Secondary Plan, updated as part of the Neighbourhood Planning Reviews (NPR) project. A statutory public meeting was held December 9, 2019 regarding draft amendments to the plan. Under the proposed changes, the proposed land use for 7 of the 9 properties is Mixed Use (the Mixed Use land use designation is proposed for 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) and two properties (99 and 103 Pattandon Ave) are proposed to be designated as Low Rise Residential Limited. The Mixed Use land use designation proposed through the neighbourhood planning review process has policies that allows for an 8 -storey building up to 26 metres in height with a floor space ratio up to 4.0. Proposed Land Use Map Legend Law Rise Residential Study wet 6aund4ry - - - focus Are.. fou Mery Mixed Use IOH Lina & SC DGS - Innovation Employment mi—d- us, High V—Sity Open 'Space _ Miaed-llae. Medium Oensi=y Proposed Secondary Plan Boundary t.1 Mi..d-Ile. Lew 0—fty rclal Innovation Employment General Employment _ Institutional EstaGHshed Low -Rise ResiOentFal Low Rise Re sW—IAl Medium Rlse Resident{al Residential Parks open Space ® Natural keritage Conservation T—Zeno palk-y Asea Wleedplaini OverWy wt+ Weld use dev.r-'1,�.,�. s....... Sit. Specir. Policy Arca PARTS Rockway Plan- Land Use Plan Figure 5: PARTS Rockway Land Use Plan Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) The subject lands are within the draft Rockway Secondary Plan, updated as part of the Neighbourhood Planning Reviews (NPR) project. A statutory public meeting was held December 9, 2019 regarding draft amendments to the plan. Under the proposed changes, the proposed land use for 7 of the 9 properties is Mixed Use (the Mixed Use land use designation is proposed for 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) and two properties (99 and 103 Pattandon Ave) are proposed to be designated as Low Rise Residential Limited. The Mixed Use land use designation proposed through the neighbourhood planning review process has policies that allows for an 8 -storey building up to 26 metres in height with a floor space ratio up to 4.0. Proposed Land Use Low Rise Residential Limited Law Rise Residential Medium Rise Residential High Rise Residential - Institutional Mixed Use Commercial - Innovation Employment General industrial Open 'Space Natural Heritage Conservation Proposed Secondary Plan Boundary t.1 Speeific Policy Area Rockway Secondary Plan - Proposed Land Use Figure 6: NPR Rockway Secondary Plan - Proposed Land Use Plan Page 146 of 350 As part of the NPR project, the subject lands are proposed to be zoned Mix -3 (Medium to High Rise Mixed Use Three Zone) and RES -3. MIX -3 is proposed to apply to 7 of the 9 properties (368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) while 99 and 103 Pattandon are proposed to be zoned RES -3. The proposed MIX -3 zone which implements the land use designation and allows for 8 -storey buildings, 26 metres in height with a floor space ratio of up to 4.0. RE5.5 EUFA HS -1 �r EMP -6 RES -7 5R I,1 T51 M13f.3 • ENP -6 MI% M-1 41751 RES -3 591 M1%-7 1145-1 RES•5 RES.] i.l E$, E 55 11591 MIX 2 + RES-6NHC ~ y tt E8.7 _ S' RES- RES-] 81591 MI% -1 S osR-2 't MUf •3 MI%.3 RE EMP -2 1151 1�1 RES -5 l \ -1 l\ OSR - RES -9 Rockway Secondary Plan Proposed Zoning Figure 7: NPR Rockway Secondary Plan - Proposed Zoning The proposed Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the lands Medium Rise Residential with the Site -Specific Policy No. 54, and the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to zone the lands `RES -6' zone with Site Specific Provision (348), proposes less density on the subject lands than what was proposed through the NPR project and proposes greater building setbacks than what would be required by the MIX -3 Zone. The NPR project is under review and updated draft land use designations and zoning will be considered in 2023. Urban Design Policies: The City's urban design policies are outlined in Section 11 of the City's OP. In the opinion of staff, the proposed development satisfies these policies including: Streetscape; Safety; Universal Design; Site Design; Building Design, and Massing and Scale Design. To address these policies, an Urban Design Brief was submitted and has been reviewed by City staff. The Urban Design Brief is acceptable and outlines the vision and principles guiding the site design and informs the proposed zoning regulations. Page 147 of 350 Streetscape — A key design feature of the proposed development are street fronting units onto Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue. The ground floor units are proposed to incorporate patio areas with canopies located above along Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue. Enhanced landscaping plantings are proposed in front of the units. These units will have direct pedestrian connections to the sidewalk to animate both streets. Safety — As with all developments that go through site plan approval, staff will ensure Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are achieved and that the site meets emergency services policies. Universal Design — The development will be designed to comply with Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Site Design, Building Design, Massing and Scale — The subject site is designed to have a building that will be developed at a scale that is compatible with the existing and planned surroundings. The front yard setbacks of the proposed building are compatible with existing adjacent properties. Building stepbacks, on upper floors, are provided to mitigate overlook issues with adjacent residential properties. Ground floor units with patio areas and canopies are proposed along both Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue and along with building stepbacks on upper floors will support a human -scale development at the Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue intersection. Enhanced screening such as landscaping and a visual barrier are required where the surface parking is adjacent to low-rise residential uses and public spaces. Shadow Impact Study The owner has completed a Shadow Impact Study in addition to the Urban Design Report. Staff have reviewed the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the requirements outlined in the City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual. Shade -tolerant trees and plantings will be required along Pattandon Avenue where shadows will impact the street and sidewalk. Transportation Policies: The Official Plan supports an integrated transportation system which incorporates active transportation, allows for the movement of people and goods and promotes a vibrant, healthy community using land use designations and urban design initiatives that make a wide range of transportation choices viable. The subject lands are located in close proximity to the Mill ION station stop. The building has excellent access to cycling networks, including existing on and off-street cycling facilities and is located in close proximity to the Iron Horse Trail. The location of the subject lands, in the context of the City's integrated transportation system, supports the proposal for transit - oriented development on the subject lands. Policy 3.C.2.22 states that until such time as Station Area Plans are completed and this Plan is amended accordingly, in the interim, any development application submitted within a Major Transit Station Area will be reviewed generally in accordance with the Transit -Oriented Development Policies included in Section 13.C.3.12 The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications support a more dense residential development. The location of the proposed buildings, secured through the proposed site-specific provisions, will result in a compatible built form that fosters walkability within a pedestrian -friendly environment that allows walking to be safe, comfortable, barrier -free and a convenient form of urban travel. At future site plan approval processes, the design of the buildings will have to feature a high quality public realm to enhance the identity of the area and create gathering points for social interaction, Page 148 of 350 community events and other activities. Additionally, secured and visitor bicycle parking is required as part of the Zoning By-law. Housing Policies: Section 4.1.1 of the City's Official Plan contains policies with the primary objective to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. The proposed development increases the range of dwelling units available in the city. The proposed mid -rise development represents the `missing middle' that bridges the gap between low rise, low intensity dwellings, and high-rise towers. The development is contemplated to include a range of unit types including, one, two and three-bedroom units. The wide range of units, in this location, will appeal to a variety of household needs. Sustainable Development Section 7.C.4.1 of the City's Official Plan ensures developments will increasingly be sustainable by encouraging, supporting and, where appropriate, requiring: a) compact development and efficient built form; b) environmentally responsible design (from community design to building design) and construction practices; c) the integration, protection and enhancement of natural features and landscapes into building and site design; d) the reduction of resource consumption associated with development; and, e) transit -supportive development and redevelopment and the greater use of other active modes of transportation such as cycling and walking. Development applications are required to demonstrate that the proposal meets the sustainable development policies of the Plan and that sustainable development design standards are achieved. Sustainable development initiatives will be further explored at the site planning stage. Official Plan Conclusions The subject applications request that the land use designation as shown on Map 3 of the 2014 Official Plan be changed from `Low Rise Residential' to `Medium Rise Residential' with Site -Specific Policy Area No 54 Based on the above policy and planning analysis, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment represents good planning and recommend that the proposed Official Plan Amendment be approved in the form shown in Appendix "A". Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject lands are zoned `Residential Five Zone' (R-5) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The existing zoning permissions permit low rise built from dwellings including multiple dwellings (up to 3 units), semi- detached dwellings, single detached and duplex dwellings and detached additional dwelling units. The applicant has requested an amendment change the zoning from `Residential Five Zone' (R-5) in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone' (RES -6) with Site Specific Provision (348) and Holding Provision 37H in Zoning By-law 2019-051. Official Plan policies indicate that where special zoning regulations are requested for residential intensification or a redevelopment of lands, the overall impact of the site specific zoning regulations will consider compatibility with existing built form; appropriate massing and setbacks that support Page 149 of 350 and maintain streetscape and community character; appropriate buffering to mitigate adverse impacts, particularly with respect to privacy; avoidance of unacceptable adverse impacts by providing appropriate number of parking spaces and an appropriate landscaped/amenity area. The applicant is seeking to amend the Zoning By-law to add Site Specific Provision (348) to Zoning By-law 2019-051. The proposed Site Specific Provision is to regulate building heights adjacent to low rise residential zones; to increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR), to allow for a decreased parking rate; and to apply a Holding Provision to require an updated noise study. Staff offer the following comments with respect to the proposed Site Specific Provision (348): a) That the maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 2.5 and shall be calculated pre -road widening. The purpose of this regulation is to cap the Floor Space Ratio and ensure development does not exceed the density presented in the concept plans. b) That parking be provided at a rate of 0.84 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.1 visitor parking spaces per dwelling unit. The purpose of this regulation is to provide for a parking rate which is appropriate for the development. The proposed ratio results in a parking rate of 0.94 parking spaces per dwelling unit (inclusive of visitor spaces). The subject lands will have adequate access to public transit and pedestrian/cycling networks and adequate bike storage will be provided within the development for residents. Planning and Transportation Services staff is of the opinion that the parking rate is appropriate for the subject lands. c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be: i) 22.5 metres, for any portion of the building 4 or more storeys in height; ii) 26.2 metres abutting any portion of the building 7 or more storeys; iii) 33.3 metres for any portion of the building 8 storeys; The purpose of this regulation is to regulate the building height adjacent to low rise residential properties and to ensure that there is an appropriate transition in height to the adjacent low rise residential properties. This regulation exceeds the building height transition requirement in Zoning By-law 2019- 051 which requires a 15.0 metre setback for buildings 4 or more storeys in height. d) Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited. The Region of Waterloo has indicated Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited to mitigate the risks associated with contaminants that will remain beneath the site when the property is redeveloped. Staff offer the following comments with respect to Holding Provision 37H: Official Plan policies require that holding provisions will be applied in those situations where it is necessary or desirable to zone lands for development or redevelopment in advance of the fulfillment of specific requirements and conditions, and where the details of the development or redevelopment have not yet been fully resolved. A Holding provision may be used in order to facilitate the implementation of the `RES -6' zone and site specific provision. The City will enact a by-law to remove the holding symbol when all the conditions set out in the holding provision have been satisfied, permitting development or redevelopment in accordance with the zoning category assigned. Page 150 of 350 Holdina Provision 37H Planning staff are recommending the following holding provision as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment: "No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures." A noise study was prepared in support of the proposed Zoning By-law and reviewed by the Region of Waterloo. Additional building noise mitigation measures will be reviewed through the site plan design and approvals process and an addendum to the noise study will be required prior to removal of the Holding Provision. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Conclusions Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning of the subject lands to `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6)' with Site -Specific Provision (348) and Holding Provision 37H represents good planning as it will facilitate the redevelopment of the lands with a multiple dwelling that is compatible with the existing neighbourhood, which will add visual interest at the street level, provide enhanced landscaping that will contribute to the streetscape, and which will appropriately accommodate on-site parking needs. Staff are supportive of the proposed development and recommend that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be approved as shown in Appendix "A". Department and Agency Comments: Circulation of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was undertaken in April 2022 to all applicable City departments and other review authorities. No major concerns were identified by any commenting City department or agency and any necessary revisions and updates were made. Copies of the comments are found in Appendix "C" 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: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc., March 2022 Urban Design Brief Prepared by: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc., March 2022 Tree Management Plan Prepared by: Hill Design Studio, December 2021 Existing Conditions, Servicing and Grading Plans Prepared by: K Smart and Associates, November 2021 Functional Servicing Report, Geotechnical and Storm Water Management. Prepared by: K Smart and Associates, December 2021 Page 151 of 350 Sustainability Statement Prepared by: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc., March 2022 Noise and Vibrational Impact Study Prepared by: J.E. Coulter Associates Limited, March 2022 Community Input & Staff Responses Staff received written responses from 18 residents with respect to the proposed development. These are included in Appendix `D'. A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on June 16, 2022. In addition, staff had follow-up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public. A summary of what we heard, and staff responses are noted below. What We Heard Staff Comment The subject lands have frontage along Pattandon Avenue which is a city owned street as well as frontage along Ottawa Street South which is a Regional arterial road. Concerns the proposed Pattandon Avenue recently went through traffic calming development will create more traffic reconstruction to narrow the street to 7 metres wide and it on Pattandon Avenue which is was built to complete street standards. Ottawa Street is a already being used as cut through by Regional Road and the Region of Waterloo is vehicles. recommending prohibiting left turns from Ottawa street onto Pattandon Avenue. This would eliminate the option for drivers to use Pattandon Avenue as a cut through street. A Shadow Study has been submitted. Staff have reviewed Loss of day light on adjacent the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the properties minimum requirements, as related to shadow impacts and will have minimal impacts on adjacent properties. An 8 storey building is too tall and The proposed building is setback significantly from residents have concerns with privacy adjacent low rise residential homes (22.5 metres) and into their yards. building step backs are provided to mitigate overlook issues with adjacent residential properties. A Parking Justification opinion letter was submitted and reviewed by Transportation Services staff who support the proposed parking rate of 0.84 per dwelling spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.1 visitor spaces per unit. The proposed Not enough parking is being development includes unbundled parking, is located within provided. 100 metres to the Mill Station LRT stop and furthermore 0.5 Class A bicycle parking spaces per dwelling unit are required by the Zoning By-law as an active transportation measure. Engineering and Water Utilities staff have confirmed there Concerns that there is not adequate is capacity in the sanitary sewer to permit intensification on services for the site. the subject lands and adequate water services are available and that they have no concerns with the proposed development. Page 152 of 350 The City's Stormwater Management Policy requires the Concerns the development will management of pre-existing to post -development create flooding onto adjacent conditions on the site. Additionally the first 12.5 mm of properties. rain needs to retained on site. This will need to be demonstrated that it can meet the City's Stormwater Management Policy at the site plan approval stage. Planning Conclusions In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue to be developed with an 8 -storey multiple residential dwelling. Staff is of the opinion that the subject applications are consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conform to Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and represent good planning. It is recommended that the applications be approved. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 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. A large notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application was posted to the City's website in April of 2022. Following the initial circulation referenced below, an additional postcard advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands, those responding to the preliminary circulation and who attended the Neighbourhood Meetings. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was also posted in The Record on August 19, 2022 (a copy of the Notice may be found in Appendix C). CONSULT—The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were circulated to residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands on April 29, 2022. In response to this circulation, staff received written responses from 18 members of the public, which were summarized as part of this staff report. Planning staff also had one-on-one conversations with residents on the telephone and responded to emails. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 • Growth Plan, 2020 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Region of Waterloo Official Plan • City of Kitchener Official Plan, 2014 Page 153 of 350 • PARTS Rockway Plan • City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 85-1 • City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 2019-051 APPROVED BY: Readman, Justin - General Manager, Development Services APPENDIX& Appendix A — Proposed Official Plan Amendment Appendix B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Appendix C — Newspaper Notice Appendix D — Department and Agency Comments Appendix E — Public Comments Page 154 of 350 a �z co C)0 of U JCS c c D U O LLE 0 M N O _ o +� O co LO¢ a E' > ILL`-9 c�-� c o 0 0 w Z z •+gyp o n co O N = J O W n E c d ) N Q z_ U a cQ E W U ' O O ?_1Q m z HJH� V) E W O ca d N z W z U a-' O z LL U a� N v +- Q a) E Z W z OLLLpJ L a = a� a� W i z D E a� � � o �i6 0 O W � E > s= a� O Z S Q U Q o o ami ami n x a E o o LU 2 o 2 U 2 0 z O 2 0� Q LL Q � o �"'i Q YLLI Q J p �i a �U) Z V a 111 1 i.'; t ,. ),; >' 4: ` •. _ .. y, 4: `- t.:` _ .. �, ^ 4 . �' L.:` _ .. y, 4: 4' '. - LL Z I w Iil III •� t ��. kiY-s •''j`•�'t '�•.'3Y- •''�1"r•�'k a. �2'''e'•�'� ^. kiY- 2; •''�ji•. 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I will review the full SWM design during the first submission of the site plan. Please let me know if you need anything else at this time. Sincerely, Kate -VVOOL6, C.E.T. Project Manager) Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7135 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 katie.wood(ftitchener.ca _ Tubi From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2022 9:06 AM To: Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: 368-382 Ottawa St & 99-115 Pattandon Ave Importance: High Hi Katie, I am finalizing my report for this one and I noticed the comments you sent me were for a pre sub whereas this is formal application. Did you have a chance to provided formal comments ? Craig From: Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 11:52 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Subject: 368-382 Ottawa St & 99-115 Pattandon Ave Hey Craig, Attached are the engineering comments for the above noted address for the OPA/ZBA application. I'm sorry these are late. Sincerely, Kot%e Wood, , C.E.T. Page 157 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Mike Seiling Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 9:45 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: FW: Circulation for Comment - 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue (OPA/ZBA) Attachments: Department & Agency Letter - Ottawa and Pattandon.pdf; ZBA220080CD_MAP1.pdf; OPA220050CD_MAP3.pdf; OPA220050CD_MAP5.pdf Building; no concerns From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2022 9:30 AM To: CNR <proximity@cn.ca>; _DL _#_ DSD _Planning <DSD-PlanningDivision@kitchener.ca>; 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>; Feds <vped@feds.ca>; GRCA - Planning (planning@grandriver.ca) <planning@grandriver.ca>; Greg Reitzel <Greg.Reitzel@kitchener.ca>; Hydro One - Dennis DeRango <landuseplanning@hydroone.com>; Jim Edmondson <Jim.Edmondson@kitchener.ca>; Justin Readman <Justin.Readman@kitchener.ca>; Katherine Hughes <Katherine.Hughes@kitchener.ca>; K -W Hydro - Greig Cameron <gcameron@kwhydro.on.ca>; Laura Anderson <Laura.Anderson@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>; Robert Morgan <Robert.Morgan@kitchener.ca>; Steven Ryder <Steven.Ryder@kitchener.ca>; Sylvie Eastman <Sylvie.Eastman@kitchener.ca>; WCDSB - Planning <planning@wcdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Board Secretary (elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca) <elaine_burns@wrdsb.ca>; WRDSB - Planning <planning@wrdsb.ca> Cc: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Subject: Circulation for Comment - 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue (OPA/ZBA) Please see attached. Additional documentation can be found in AMANDA folders 22-106956 & 22-106958 (City staff) and ShareFile (external agencies). Comments or questions should be directed to Craig Dumart, Senior Planner (copied on this email). Christine Kompter Administrative Assistant I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th 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 Page 158 of 350 Internal memo �1 IAC -R Development Services Department www.kitchenerca Date: June 1, 2022 To: Craig Dumart, Senior Planner From: Deeksha Choudhry, Heritage Planner cc: Garett Stevenson, Manager of Development Review Subject: OPA22/008/0/CD ZBA22/005/0/CD 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avnue Heritage Planning Comments No heritage planning comments or concerns. Page 159 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Dave Seller Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 9:55 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: OPA/ZBA comments: 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue City of Kitchener Application Type: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Applications: OPA22/005/0/CD & ZBA22/008/0/CD Project Address: 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Comments of: Transportation Services Commenter's Name: Dave Seller Email: dave.seller@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 Date of Comments: June 1, 2022 a. Transportation Service have no concerns with the Official Plan or Zoning By-law Amendments being proposed for this development. b. The driveway visibility triangles (DVT) along Ottawa St S be noted on the plan post road widening. c. DVT's be noted as 4.57m x 4.57m. d. The applicant is proposing a vehicle parking rate of 1.04 spaces per unit, where 10% (16 spaces) of the parking will be allocated for visitors. The proposed rate for the tenant parking is 0.93 spaces per unit, where 1.0 space per unit would be required under the future zoning by-law. Therefore, justification be submitted for the reduced tenant parking rate. e. Ramp width to the underground parking be a minimum of 6.1m and noted on the plan. f. Parking space widths be a minimum of 2.6m and noted on the plan. g. Class A bicycle parking be provided at rate of 0.5 spaces per unit. This equates to 76 spaces based on 152 units. A minimum of 38 Class A bicycle parking spaces be accessible from the ground floor. h. Recommend that bike fix -it -stations are provide in the secure bike rooms with wider access doors to accommodate wider bikes. P1 Level Plan i. Based on the 6% grade along the transition areas for the underground parking, the ramp should be noted on the plan as 12%. j. Parking space length and widths be noted on the plan. k. The drive aisle width that services the parking spaces (58/63) in the southwest area of the plan be noted on the plan. I. Barrier free parking signs be noted on the plan. m. Ramp width be a minimum of 6.1m and noted on the plan. n. The dimensioning of the bicycle storage areas, bicycle parking stall and access aisle be noted on the plan. Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.seller0kitchener.ca Page 160 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Dave Seller Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 1:10 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: FW: 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue- Parking Reduction Request Attachments: Dumart - Pattandon and Ottawa - Parking Reduction- July 2022.pdf The attached parking justification submitted is acceptable. Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.sellerCa kitchener ca r n r From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:42 PM To: Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca> Subject: FW: Pattandon and Ottawa - Parking Reduction Request From: Scott Patterson <scottC)Ipplan.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:32 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.DumartCa)kitchener ca> Subject: Pattandon and Ottawa - Parking Reduction Request Craig Further to our recent correspondence, attached please find our letter with supportive comments / information related to a request for a site specific regulation for a parking reduction to 0.84 spaces per unit. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Scott Scott J. Patterson, BA, CPT, MCIP, RPP Principal Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. 519-577-9817 Page 161 of 350 Region of Waterloo Craig Dumart MCIP, RPP Senior Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Dumart, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N2G 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www. regionofwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 226-752-8622 July 27, 2022 Re: Land Use Compatibility Review — OPA 22/05 and ZBA 22/08 368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Patterson Planning Consultants (C/O Scott Patterson) on behalf of St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church and St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church CITY OF KITCHENER Regional staff have reviewed the land use compatibility response entitled "Official Plan Amendment OPA22/05 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/08, 368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue, City of Kitchener" dated June 30, 2022, prepared by Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. The land use compatibility review was completed as part of the complete application for Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/05 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 22/08. Regional staff have the following comments for review: The subject lands (368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue) are located on the southwest corner of Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue in Kitchener and contain existing single residential dwellings on each lot. The applicant has proposed to demolish the existing dwellings on each parcel of land, and amalgamate the parcels to construct an eight (8) -storey multi -residential building containing 152 residential units. At grade and underground parking has been proposed on site with access proposed from Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue. Document Number: 4140932 Version: 1 Page 1 of 3 Page 162 of 350 Surrounding land uses include institutional uses to the north of Pattandon Avenue and directly south of the subject lands; residential and industrial land uses are located on the east side of Ottawa Street South and residential uses are located to the west of the subject lands. The lands located on the east side of Ottawa Street South are zoned Industrial M2 within the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and there are existing industrial facilities located at 367 Ottawa Street South, 395 Ottawa Street South, and 6-16 Hoffman Street within the area of influence of the subject lands. The closest industrial site to the subject lands is 367 Ottawa Street South. Regional staff agree that 367 Ottawa Street South would be classified as a Class I industrial land use, however as the lands east of Ottawa Street South between the rail line and Hoffman Street permit Class II industrial land uses, this area should be classified as a Class II industrial area. The recommended minimum setback between Class II industrial uses and sensitive land uses is 70 metres. While the subject lands are beyond 20 metres from the existing Class I industrial land use, they would be within 70 metres of land zoned for Class II industrial land uses and would not meet the recommended minimum separation distance. Section 4.10 of the MECP D6 Guideline indicates that it may not be possible to achieve the recommended minimum separation distances contained in the guideline for development in areas where urban redevelopment, infilling and/or transition to mixed use is taking place. Regional staff acknowledge that the subject lands are located in the Regional Council Endorsed Mill Street Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). MTSA's are areas within the Region that are within 500-800 metres of a Light Rail Transit Stop. These areas are intended to accommodate transit supportive development that meet a minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs/ha and are to be developed in a way that is supported by a diverse mix of uses including a mix of residential, office institutional and commercial development, wherever appropriate. Major Transit Station Areas are considered an area where redevelopment, infilling and mixed uses are encouraged; therefore, reduced setbacks recommended in Section 4.2 can be considered in accordance with section 4.10 of the D-6 guidelines. Further to the above, Regional staff understand that the existing designation and zoning of the lands to the east of Ottawa Street South between the Rail line and Hoffman Avenue will be updated through a Neighbourhood Planning Review and in accordance with the Rockway PARTS Plan. It is anticipated that this area will be redesignated and rezoned to permit high and medium density mixed-use development. Based on the above and the analysis contained in the land use compatibility response prepared by Patterson Planning Consultants Ltd, Regional staff have no objection to the application subject to the following: Document Number: 4140932 Version: 1 Page 2 of 3 Page 163 of 350 1. Implementation of the accepted recommendations relating to transportation noise through the site plan/development agreement and future consent/condominium; 2. Update the noise study to address Regional stationary noise comments or implement a Holding Provision on the subject lands; and, 3. Implementation of a prohibition on geothermal energy on site. The recommended wording for the prohibition is: "Geothermal Wells shall be prohibited on site in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Regional Official Plan. A geothermal well is defined as a vertical well, borehole or pipe installation used for geothermal systems, ground -source heat pump systems, geo-exchange systems or earth energy systems for heating or cooling, including open -loop and closed-loop vertical borehole systems. A geothermal well does not include a horizontal system where construction or excavation occurs to depths less than five meters unless the protective geologic layers overlaying a vulnerable aquifer have been removed through construction or excavation." I trust the above is of assistance. Yours truly, Melissa Mohr, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner C. Scott Patterson, Patterson Planning Consultants (Applicant) Document Number: 4140932 Version: 1 Page 3 of 3 Page 164 of 350 Region of Waterloo Craig Dumart, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Dumart, 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 226-752-8622 File: D17/2/22005 C14/2/22008 June 27, 2022 Re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 22/05 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/08 368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Patterson Planning Consultants (C/O Scott Patterson) on behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Church and St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church CITY OF KITCHENER Patterson Planning Consultants on behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Church and St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church has submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue in the City of Kitchener. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing dwellings on the subject lands to construct an eight (8) -storey multi -residential building with 152 residential units. At grade and underground parking have been proposed on site with access proposed from Ottawa Street South and Pattandon Avenue. The subject lands are designated Urban Area and Built -Up Area in the Regional Official Plan. The subject lands are located in a Major Transit Station Area and designated Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan and zoned Residential Five (R-5) Zone in the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law. The applicant has proposed an Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the lands from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 1 of 7 Page 165 of 350 Residential with a Specific Policy Area that would permit a maximum FSR of 2.5 whereas a max. FSR of 2.0 is permitted and an increased building height of 26.2 m whereas the maximum height is 25 m. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit the rezoning of the subject lands from the Residential Five (R-5) Zone to the Residential Six (R-6) Zone with Special Regulations to permit an increased FSR of 2.5, a reduced front and exterior side yard setback of 4.4 (whereas 6.0 m is required), a reduced on-site parking rate of 0.9 spaces/unit for multiple dwellings and a reduced visitor parking rate of 0.1 spaces per unit. The Region has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: Regional Comments Development Planning Comments The subject lands are designated "Urban Area" and "Built -Up Area" on Schedule 3a of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) and the site is designated Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Planned Community Structure The ROP supports a Planned Community Structure based on a system of Nodes, Corridors and other areas that are linked via an integrated transportation system (ROP objective 2.1 and 2.2). Components of the Planned Community Structure include the Urban Area, Nodes, Corridors and other development areas including Urban Growth Centres (UGC's) and Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA's). Mostly all of the Region's future growth will occur within the Urban Area and Township Urban Area designations, with a substantial portion of this growth directed to the existing Built -Up Area of the Region through reurbanization. Focal points for reurbanization include Urban Growth Centres, Township Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas, Reurbanization Corridors and Major Local Nodes (ROP Section 2. B). Regional staff understand that the subject lands are located within 500-800 m of the Mill ION Stop. In addition, the subject lands are adjacent to a proposed transit corridor with a segregated cycling lane and bus routes that link directly with rapid transit stops within the Region of Waterloo. Increased densities and transit supportive development is encouraged within these areas of the Region. Regional staff encourage the applicant to minimize surface parking on site in accordance with Regional Official Plan Policy 2.D.7(c) to encourage use of transit in the area. Land Use Compatibility: As per the pre -submission comments provided for this proposal, Regional staff required a compatibility review to be completed in accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) D-6 Series Guidelines. A land use compatibility review was required to determine the suitability of the proposed land use on the subject lands based on the existing industrial land uses within the vicinity of the site. The land Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 2 of 7 Page 166 of 350 use compatibility review was to be included in the Planning Justification Report and has not been provided. Regional staff note that there are designated and zoned Industrial lands immediately south of the subject lands, which appear to permit, Class I to Class II industrial land uses. Please note that Class I industrial facilities are required to be a minimum of 20 m from a sensitive land use and Class II industrial facilities are required to be a minimum of 70 m from a sensitive land use. The compatibility review and justification is required in accordance with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) D-6 Series Guidelines in order for Regional staff to provide additional comments on the suitability of proposal from a land use compatibility perspective. It is required that this assessment be completed to the satisfaction of the Region prior to further consideration of this application. Corridor Planning Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Stage: Environmental (Transportation) Noise: Regional staff have received the report entitled "Noise & Vibration Impact Study 368,372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South, and 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario for St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church" dated March 3, 2022, completed by J.E. Coulter Associates Limited and accept the conclusions and recommendations made within the Feasibility Study for transportation noise at this stage (OPA/ZBA Stage). The recommended noise mitigation measures include the use of central air conditioning, noise warning clauses and double glazed windows (operable or fixed) for window to floor ratios mentioned in the report. These measures shall be implemented within the site plan and through a registered development agreement at the site plan and/or condominium stage. In addition to the above, the following must be addressed at the site plan stage: 1. The study must assess the impact of the CN rail line immediately adjacent to the Regional ION tracks. That spur line is operated by Goderich-Exeter Railway and should be included in the study. 2. Section 3.0 the study references Region of Waterloo Noise Implementation Guidelines from 2009. Please update the noise report to reflect the 2019 guidelines found here: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doinq- business/resources/DOCS ADMIN-3127473-v3A- Noise Policy Implementation Guideline.pdf. 3. There appears to be an error in the traffic volumes listed in Table 3 of the report compared to what was provided by the Region of Waterloo. This error affects the calculations (e.g. Ottawa Street South 2021 — 11,600 AADT versus 11,700 AADT and Ottawa Street South 2032 — 12,200 AADT versus 12,300 AADT). Please ensure this matter is addressed through the site plan application. Stationary Noise Review: Regional staff are reviewing the stationary noise aspects of the noise report entitled "Noise & Vibration Impact Study 368,372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South, and 99, Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 3 of 7 Page 167 of 350 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario for St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church" dated March 3, 2022, completed by J.E. Coulter Associates Limited. Comments will be sent separately. The Region must be satisfied with the conclusions, recommendations and implementation measures relating to stationary noise prior to providing final comments on the application. Region of Waterloo International Airport The subject lands are located within the Region of Waterloo Zoning Regulated Area, specifically under the Take-off/Approach Surface for Runway 08. The permitted building height for subject property is 465m Above Sea Level (ASL) and the maximum building height is 108m, based on a maximum ground level of 326m ASL. Please be advised that the use of construction towers/cranes for a proposed development must also comply with the Airport Zoning Regulation indicated above. Furthermore, the proposed building and any construction towers/cranes may require notification to NAV Canada. Please complete and submit the Land Use Submission Form, found here: https://www.navcanada.ca/en/products-and-services/Pages/land-use- program.aspx to NAV Canada. In addition to the above, the following airport warning clause shall be implemented through a registered development agreement with the Region of Waterloo at the time of a future consent or plan of condominium application. The warning clause shall also be included in the Condominium Declaration and all purchase and sale/lease/rental agreements (should a condominium be proposed): "Prospective purchasers and tenants are advised that all lots and blocks in this plan of Condominium are located within or in close proximity to one of the flight paths leading into and out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport and that directional lighting along this path and noise from aircraft using the flight path may cause concern to some individuals." Regional Road Dedication; The subject lands have direct frontage along Ottawa Street South (Regional Road 04) which has a designed road width of 30.48m (100ft) in accordance with Schedule 'A' of the Regional Official Plan (ROP). The existing Ottawa Street South right of way measures approximately 26.213m (86ft); therefore, a road dedication measuring approximately 2.134m (7ft) will be required across the Ottawa Street South frontage. In addition, a daylight triangle measuring 7.62m x 7.62m (measured post road widening) is also required at the intersection of Ottawa Street South & Pattandon Avenue. The concept plans provided with the application appear to correctly show the required road widening and daylight triangle dedication along the Ottawa Street South. Please continue to show the required property dedications on all plans as the road dedication will be taken through the future Site Plan application. Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 4 of 7 Page 168 of 350 Access Permit/TIS/Access Regulation: The subject lands have access to the Municipal Road network via three full moves accesses on Ottawa Street South (under the jurisdiction of the Region), and six full moves accesses on Pattandon Avenue (under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener). The applicant has proposed to consolidate the existing accesses and has proposed a single full movement access on Ottawa Street South and a single full movement access on Pattandon Avenue. Regional staff have no objections to the proposed vehicular accesses. Please note that detailed comments related to the design of the access on Ottawa Street South will be provided through the future Site Plan application. Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management & Site Grading: The Functional Servicing Report entitled "Functional Servicing Report, 374 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario" dated December 1, 2021, completed by K. Smart Associates Limited has been reviewed and Regional staff have no objection to the findings of the report at this stage (OPA and ZBA stage). Detailed comments related to report will follow separately and can be addressed through the Site Plan application. Transit Planning: Grand River Transit (GRT) Transit Development staff have no objections to this proposal. Please be advised that no additional transit stops are planned along the frontage of this development due to the proximity of this site to the Mill ION Stop. Please be advised that pedestrian and cycling facilities were recently upgraded on Ottawa Street South through the Region's reconstruction project, and the proposed site plan includes adequate sidewalk connections. Region of Waterloo Site Plan Review Fee: The Region will require an $805 fee at the time of Site Plan application submission. Hydrogeology and Water Programs: The subject lands are located within Wellhead Protection Sensitive Area 8 (WPSA 8). Please be advised that the Region does not support permanent active or passive dewatering controls for below -grade infrastructure, including foundations, slabs, parking garages, footings, piles, elevator shafts, etc. Below -grade infrastructure requiring dry conditions shall be waterproofed. In addition, Regional staff request a prohibition on geothermal energies to be written into the site-specific Zoning By-law. It is recommended that the following wording be used: "Geothermal Wells shall be prohibited on site in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Regional Official Plan. A geothermal well is defined as a vertical well, borehole or pipe installation use- d for geothermal systems, ground -source heat pump systems, geo- exchange systems or earth energy systems for heating or cooling, including open -loop and closed-loop vertical borehole systems. A geothermal well does not include a horizontal system where construction or excavation occurs to depths less than five Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 5 of 7 Page 169 of 350 meters unless the protective geologic layers overlaying a vulnerable aquifer have been removed through construction or excavation." 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. Staff further recommend meeting with Housing Services to discuss the proposal in more detail and to explore opportunities for partnerships or programs. 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, a mechanism should be in place to ensure the units remain affordable and establish income levels of the households who can rent or own the homes. For the purposes of evaluating the affordability of an ownership unit (based on the definition in the Regional Official Plan), the purchase price is compared to the least expensive of: Housing for which the purchase price results in annual accommodation costs which do not exceed 30 percent of gross $1,470 annual household income for low and moderate income $385,500 households Bachelor: $950 Housing for which the purchase price is at least 10 percent 1 -Bedroom: $1,134 below the average purchase price of a resale unit in the $576,347 regional market area Based CJn uic niusi recent iniormauon avauaoie from the rrs Housing I ables (2021). In order for an owned unit to be deemed affordable, the maximum affordable house price is $385,500. 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 household income for low and moderate income $1,470 renter households A unit for which the rent is at or below the average market rent Bachelor: $950 (AMR) in the regional market area 1 -Bedroom: $1,134 2 -Bedroom: $1,356 Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 6 of 7 Page 170 of 350 3 -Bedroom: $1,538 4+ Bedroom: $3,997 Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housina TahlPs l9roii 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 review fees of $11,000.00 (received April 7, 2022 and deposited May 19, 2022). Follow Up: The following items must be addressed prior to the Region providing final comments on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications: • Adequately address land use compatibility between existing industrial land uses and the proposed sensitive land uses on the subject lands in accordance with MECP D-6 Series Guidelines; • The Region must accept the conclusions, recommendations and mitigation measures proposed for the stationary noise aspects of the development in the Environmental Noise report; General Comments 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. 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. Scott Patterson, Patterson Planning Consultants (Applicant) Document Number: 4113518 Version: 1 Page 7 of 7 Page 171 of 350 Region of Waterloo Craig Dumart, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6t" Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Dumart, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N2G 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www. regionofwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 226-752-8622 File: D17/2/22005 C14/2/22008 June 28, 2022 Re: Stationary Noise Review OPA 22/05 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/08 368-382 Ottawa Street South and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Patterson Planning Consultants (C/O Scott Patterson) on behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Church and St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church CITY OF KITCHENER Regional staff have reviewed the stationary noise component of the noise study entitled, "Noise and Vibration Impact Study, 368, 372, 374 and 384 Ottawa Street South, and 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario" (J.E. Coulter Associates Limited, March 3, 2022). The development consist of an 8 -storey residential building with 152 units and 1 level of underground parking. The site plan included in with the submission shows ventilation of the underground parking garage, however the noise study did not include a description of the ventilation system for the garage. Regional staff require a description of the garage ventilation system and how noise sources have been assessed (if necessary) in order to accept the report. This information shall be required prior to adoption of the Zoning By-law Amendment or through the implementation of a holding provision within the amendment. In addition to the above, the following was reviewed: Document Number: 4114642 Version: 1 Page 1 of 3 Page 172 of 350 Impact of Off-site Noise Sources on the Development The study assessed the impact of off-site noise sources on the development. The modelled results indicate predicted noise levels for the daytime and nighttime periods meet the MECP NPC -300 noise guideline noise level limits for a Class 1 acoustical environment at all on-site residential points of reception identified in the study. The predicted noise levels for the residential points of reception are shown in Table 5 (daytime) and Table 6 (nighttime) on page 8 of the report and indicate that no noise mitigation is required. Impact of On-site Noise Sources on Surrounding Area and the Site Itself The study assessed the impact of on-site noise sources on off-site and on-site sensitive receptors. The modelled results also indicate predicted noise levels for the daytime and nighttime periods meet the MECP NPC -300 noise guideline noise level limits for a Class 1 acoustical environment at all on and off-site residential points of reception identified in the study. The predicted noise levels for the residential points of reception are shown in Table 7 (daytime) and Table 8 (nighttime) on pages 9-10 of the report and indicates that no noise mitigation is required. Staff notes the typo in the title of Table 7, which reads, "Daytime Sound Levels at Off -Site Receptors". This should read "Daytime Sound Levels at On & Off -Site Receptors". The results in the Table show the correct on and off-site receptors. Subject to addressing the underground parking noise source(s), a certificate of compliance from a Professional Engineer should be provided to indicate the noise sources identified in the Study comply with the MECP NPC -300 noise guideline limits. This requirement should be secured through an agreement with the City. Conclusions: Regional staff require a description of the garage ventilation and noise sources assessed if necessary. This shall be completed prior to the adoption of the Zoning By-law Amendment or through the use of a Holding Provision. Follow Up: The following items must be addressed prior to the Region providing final comments on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications: • Adequately address land use compatibility between existing industrial land uses and the proposed sensitive land uses on the subject lands in accordance with MECP D-6 Series Guidelines as indicated in the Region's letter of June 27, 2022. Document Number: 4114642 Version: 1 Page 2 of 3 Page 173 of 350 General Comments 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. 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, 1 _n Melissa Mohr, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner C. Scott Patterson, Patterson Planning Consultants (Applicant) Document Number: 4114642 Version: 1 Page 3 of 3 Page 174 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Rojan Mohammadi Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 1:53 PM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Sandro Bassanese Subject: Comments on Shadow Study for Ottawa & Pattandon (OPA/ZBA) Hi Craig, Here are my revised comments on the shadow study for Ottawa & Pattandon OP/ZB Applications. The shadow study is reviewed and acceptable in spite of its non -confirming status with the City's requirements on shadow impacts in the Urban Design Manual. The following are the reasons for staff to deem the study acceptable: • The proposed massing and built form align with our vision and policies for the area. The staff finds the massing appropriate for the area. • The shadow impact is mostly on the street and sidewalk on Pattandon with slight impact on the residential front yard across the street. • The existing and proposed zoning allow for developments that line up with our height requirements for the area. • Regardless of height, any proposed development would create a shadow 'impact on the sidewalk. In order to mitigate the shadow impact, the applicant/developer is responsible to provide the following at the Site Plan Application stage: Provide enhanced streetscape treatment on Pattandon Provide shade -tolerant street trees/planting Thank you Rojan Mohammadi MA, MCIP, RPP, PMP (She/Her) Senior Urban Designer i Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 x 7326 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Roian.mohammadiQkitchener ca0 6) G Page 175 of 350 City of Kitchener OPA & ZBA Comment Form Project Address: 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Date of Meeting: June 3, 2022 Application Type: Official Plan Amendment & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Comments Of: Planning- Urban Design Commenter's Name: Rojan Mohammadi Email: Rojan.mohammadi@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext: 7326 .. �Oa o; Date of Comments: February 14, 2022 ❑ I plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/cornmIits for discussion) ❑x No meeting to be held �. ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meet 1. Documents Reviewed: qi,,, • Urban Design Brief(March�2022), Prepared by Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. j/�i� ° ° • Site. Plan Prt&ohl. & Preliminary Elevation & P1 Level Parking Plan Proposal (July 2021), ,. '"oma„ o, prepared'lby f %Tome & Associate. • Tree:Management Plan (Dec 2021) prepared by Hill Design. i, l%"" 0 n 81' AP Al 2. Site-Specific.Comments & Issues: • Relocate the principal entrance on to the main street(s) or the corner of Ottawa and Pattandon to provide active uses and natural surveillance onto the public realm. • It is recommended to use differentiating color and/or features for building entrances to emphasize access. Ensure entrances are clearly defined and emphasized through architectural elements that are clean, recognizable and appropriately scaled and detailed to suit the building mass. • When pedestrian walkways abutting parking stalls a minimum of 1.8m is required. Walkways through the drive aisle should be an alternate, high contrast material. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 176 of 350 • A pedestrian connection is required from the building to the play area. • There might be potential noise issues from the play area located in close proximity to the adjacent low-rise property. Visual barriers such as fencing, landscaping and other noise mitigation methods should be taken into consideration. • It is recommended to place the bike storage on the ground floor to improve accessibility and circulation for cyclists. • Special consideration should be given to where residential ground floor units are present, define the threshold between private residential uses at grade and the public realm through measures such as streetscaping, landscaping and elevation changes • Consider reducing surface parking and utilize the additional space for outdoor •a:merxit.i.e.s.-- Ao/„ 2. Comments on Submitted Documents Urban Design Brief // ��b/ • The brief only covers how the Mid -Rise Buildings design•�%'% ,guidelines are applicable to the proposed development. A more thorough anal sis ' g y o01d be�given to include City Wide ///P Design, Major Transit Station Area and structured ,. 'moo par rfrg.. °r o,��� Q • Mid -Rise Buildings analysis should be provided n6 uding; separation distance, overlook, angular plane, transition to the low-rise/ evel pmerfts and etc). • Sketchup model should be provided to eonfirm ha.dow analysis. Tree Management Plan • Written permission for remova-I..ofi or impact to trees in joint ownership along property line � r,. is required. This would,berequired at the site plan stage. / ////� /,g// iii. /�i • �4%� lJ A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Page 177 of 350 Craig Dumart From: humberto molina prado Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 10:48 AM To: Craig Dumart Cc: humberto.amp@gmail.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] development at 368-382 ottawa street south& Pattandon av I agree with this development at 368 Ottawa and Pattandon Ave. in Kitcheber and I would like to have a notice of decision, thanks Page 178 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Davidson, Moira Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:44 AM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Debbie Chapman; scott@lpplan.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Response to development application ZBA22/008/0/CD for 368 Ottawa Street S Hello, Please accept the following response in support of application ZBA22/008/O/CD for 368 Ottawa Street S. I am a local resident of the Southdale neighbourhood and currently reside at . The neighbourhood is primarily made up of war -time homes, half (or more) of which have been converted into duplexes/triplexes and rental units for students, young families, and new immigrants to the community. There is a great need for higher density rental and market housing in this area as there is already a limited amount of duplexes/triplexes available. I think the proposed development of an 8 -storey apartment building, made up of 1 and 2 bedroom units is an excellent redevelopment proposal given the location of the site adjacent to high -order transit and arterial road(s). I also want to express my appreciation for the developer to include parkspace within this development rather than cash -in -lieu due to the limited public active park space available within the southdale community for amenities like play structures.If possible, could the play area space be increased and above ground parking reduced given the close proximity of the ION? There is already an abundance of above ground parking on both church properties that goes unused outside of times of worship and an abundance of on -street parking on Pattandon. It is also appreciated that the building has been pushed into the most north east corner of the site to minimize shadow impacts on adjacent properties, as the majority of the shadows for this building will fall on the buildings parking lot, the adjacent roadways, or either of the adjacent churches. This high-density development is also a great way to address housing affordability for first-time home buyers. Given the housing crisis, affordable units are needed now more than ever. In addition to the development of 1-2 bedroom units, please consider making some of these units affordable/attainable units so that more members of the community can benefit from the development. .NOTE: The above stance on the proposed project located at 368 Ottawa Street S in Kitchener is my personal opinion and mine alone. It does not represent the opinion of nor does it represent my professional planning opinion nor the opinion of OPPI/CIP. Thank you, PAoVa Davidson MCIP, RPP Urban Planner Pronouns: she, her, hers 0 Page 179 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Millard Meyers Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:24 PM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Maria Meyers Subject: [EXTERNAL] application for development in my neighbourhood 368-382 Ottawa ST S & 99-115 Pattandon Ave Hi I am responding to the card in our mailbox regarding the application for development in my neighbourhood 368-382 Ottawa ST S & 99-115 Pattandon Ave. Looks like a good plan. I trust it will be pleasing to the eye when it is done Please send us communication of the notice of decision. Millard and Maria Meyers Q - Virus -free. www.avq.com Page 180 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Debbie Chapman Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 11:51 AM To: Craig Dumart; Mary Beth Nikel Cc: Brandon Nike[; ERWIN NIKEL - Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] 368 Ottawa Street South 18 fl I Proposed Thanks Craig. Mary Beth, bylaw visited the area and saw no infraction at this time. If you continue to see concerns you can call 519-741-2345 and they will dispatch a bylaw officer. Debbie Chapman Click here to subscribe to monthly Newsletter! Councillor I Ward 9 1 City of Kitchener 1200 King St. W. N2G 4G7 O: 519.741.2798 /C: 226.752.7104 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 debbie.chapman@kitchener.ca Our 24 Hour Contact Line for Issues or Questions 519-741-2345 From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 2:01 PM To: Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca>; Mary Beth Nikel Cc: Brandon Nikel ; ERWIN NIKEI Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] 368 Ottawa Street South 18 fl I Proposed Good afternoon, Thank you for taking time to review and provide comments on the proposed development at 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue. Staff will be sending out invitations shortly for a virtual neighbourhood meeting to be held mid-June to discuss the development further. I hope you will be able to attend. If properties are not being upkept or on street parking is a current issues and continues to be an issue please contact By- law enforcement who can ticket the vehicles and home owners who are not maintaining their properties. Tree management plans and grading and storm water management plans are requirements of site plan approval which is the process that would follow approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications. In short, the development is not permitted to drain storm water on adjacent properties. The city's storm water policy requires the management of pre-existing to post development on the site. Additionally the first 12.5 mm of rain needs to retained on site. Page 181 of 350 Craig Dumart, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craig.dumart(a).kitchener.ca From: Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 4:15 PM To: Mary Beth Nikel Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Cc: Brandon Nikel - ERWIN NIKEL Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] 368 Ottawa Street South 18 fl I Proposed Hi Mary Beth, I will defer to Craig for the responses to most of your questions. While this application is at a relatively early stage, the developer has not committed to affordable units at this time. Craig can you please comment on Mary Beth and Brandon's other concerns? Debbie Chapman Click here to subscribe to Monthly Newsletter! Councillor I Ward 9 1 City of Kitchener 1200 King St. W. N2G 4G7 0: 519.741.2798 /C: 226.752.7104 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 debbie.chapman@kitchener.ca Our 24 Hour Contact Line for Issues or Questions 519-741-2345 From: Mary Beth Nikel Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 10:16 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca>; Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca> Cc: Brandon Nike] ; ERWIN NIKEL Subject: [EXTERNAL] 368 Ottawa Street South 18 fl I Proposed Good morning Craig and Debbie, Page 182 of 350 My husband and I have compiled some comments regarding the proposed development 368 Ottawa Street South. Please review the comments below: Background: My husband, Brandon has owned and lived a� Kitchener since October 2008. We have lived here for 14 years and are now raising a family with small children. We have lived here since before the properties subject to development on Ottawa and Pattandon were owned by Saint Mary's and Saint Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church, and were then owned by retirees and families. Since the properties have been gradually purchased and now owned by the Church, we have noticed a significant decline in the property maintenance and general upkeep of the homes owned by the Church. We note that at least 3 of the homes have been vacant on Pattandon Ave. for the past year or more and they could have been used by the Church for their programing and sponsorship if they took responsibility for these properties. As landlords, they have done the bare minimum for property maintenance, with only snow removal and lawn care completed by contractors. One concern is if this development proceeds, how will it be properly maintained if they cannot maintain current properties? We are also concerned with this proposed development will be the significant decline in green space and well established mature trees. This fall, our neighbourhood has faced the harsh reality of over 4,000 trees being removed in the Schneider Creek Renaturalization Project. We understand that with increased rain and storms due to climate change, that it is important to plan for stormwater management by making the Schneider creek wider and deeper. However, it is also critical to maintain the greenspace and trees to prevent the run off from significant rainfall events. With the Church expansion and removing greenspace for the parking lot, we are concerned about potential floods in neighbouring homes and properties. Our (in-law) parents, Erwin and Ellen Nikel, have lived at since 2012. They own the first home on Hoffman with their backyard adjacent to the church parking lot. Since the parking lot was expanded by the Church, in the past 4 winters, our parents have experienced flooding (if they do not take the due diligence to remove the backyard ice and snow) in their basement because the rainfalls during February and March have no place to be absorbed into ground. The proposed expansion will increase the flood risk for us and surrounding neighbours. We are also concerned with the proposed development driveway being directly on Pattandon Ave. Our street was narrowed with the reconstruction and is now 6 meters as directed by the Kitchener design for safety and improved transportation. We have noted a reduction in the drivers who use the street to by-pass the ION, however it has not stopped them going over the speed limit. We are concerned with increased traffic and parking. This development will create an unsafe street with cars still trying to beat the ION and use it as a by-pass. With on -street parking, it will create a dangerous situation for pedestrians and cyclists. How will emergency vehicles be able to respond in a timely manner with parked vehicles in their way? We have read the proposal is for affordable housing and we understand there is a significant need in our area. We welcome this proposal to our neighbourhood to meet this need of our community. We are wondering how these units will meet this need of our community if it is used exclusively by the Church for the sponsorship of exiled Coptic Orthodox Christians from Egypt? We need to find solutions for our housing crisis within our community before we can welcome and house additional families. We have welcomed our current neighbours from Egypt i) and our children and family have bonded relationships with them over the past year. We want to see good things happen in our neighbourhood, but also hope for solutions for the broader community and future hope for our Region. Sincerely, Brandon and Mary Beth Nikel 3 Page 183 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Mary Beth Nikel Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 3:08 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re Re: Re: Notice of Neighbourhood Meeting 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Thanks Craig. I understand. Glad to see the shadow study is included. That was one concern I had, but now not an issue. Would like to see the open ramp parking entrance face towards Ottawa Street instead of the south direction, and the greenspace area extended. Increasing the greenspace and making it a shared public space would benefit the neighbourhood and. reduce the parkland fees for the developer. This would also reduce some noise and lights from cars to direct neighbours at 95 Pattandon. Perhaps this was discussed in the meeting .... I will wait for the recording. Thanks, have a great day too. Mary Beth On Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> wrote: Hi Mary Beth Renderings are never 100% to scale but are accurate enough to give context. Also each rendering is taken from different perspectives which may make a building look smaller or larger. Have a great day. Craig Dumart, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craig.dumartp_kitchener.ca 00 t 'g��� From: Mary Beth Nikel < Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:18 PM 1 Page 184 of 350 To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Re: Notice of Neighbourhood Meeting - 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Thanks Craig. I am not an expert in concept design, but there is no way the building renderings are to scale. The church being as tall as the 8 storey building is a bit of a stretch. https://app2.kitchener.ca/AppDocs/OpenData/AMANDADataSets/648927 Building%20Renderings.pdf On Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 11:44 AM Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> wrote: Hi Mary Beth, A recording of the meeting will be available online mid- late next week. https://app2.kitchener.ca/AppDocs/OpenData/AMANDADataSets/Supporting Documents List 648927.pdf Craig From: Mary Beth Nikel Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 4:27 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig. Dumart@ kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Notice of Neighbourhood Meeting - 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Good afternoon Craig, z Page 185 of 350 I was unable to attend the virtual neighborhood meeting last Thursday. I was wondering if minutes might be available or a recording of the meeting? If you can please send any information, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Mary Beth From: £raig.Dumart(aDkitchener.ca Sent: May 31, 2022 10:47 a.m. To: Craig. Duma rt@kitchener.ca Cc: Debbie.Chapman(ftitchener.ca Subject: Notice of Neighbourhood Meeting - 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Good morning, You are invited to attend a virtual neighbourhood meeting to discuss the proposed developed at 368-.382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue June 16th at 7pm. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://kitchener-ca.zoom.us/i/81397206605 3 Page 186 of 350 Craig Dumart From: admin Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 5:59 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] re: Ottawa/Pattandon development Craig, As a church we are not opposed to the development idea. We are however opposed to development that ghettoizes the neighbourhood by building too close to the street. We strongly prefer a building set back from Pattandon--even if that means it needs to be 2 stories higher. Kitchener has a bad track record of allowing these buildings to be built right up to the street. Regards, Craig. A. Craig Polach Pastor Kitchener. Page 187 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Steven P Woods Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 11:47 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Neighbourhood Dev. 368-382 Ottawa St/Pattandon Ave. Good Evening I have concerns about the development of the 8 Storey apts. at 368-382 Ottawa St. First it is unprecedented to have a 8 Storey building in the area where surrounding building are between 3-4 Storeys. Concerns I have: 1)152 Underground Parking Space Where will the entrance be? Ottawa St. too busy for entrance because of traffic. Pattandon Ave. just went thru downsizing roadway so makes driving more challenging to get between cars now. Visitors parking ? Right now, you cannot park on Ottawa St. from Mon -Sat. So Pattandon would be overwhelmed with parked car visiting the building even with 10% visitors that's 15 spaces along our street. I cannot also believe that tenants at the new building would have just 1 car. I think that should be brought up as concern. During the winter snowbanks are high and wide reducing roadway even more. Where will snow from apartments go? On Pattandon we use are front lawns and boulevards for the snow. What will the apt do for snow removal? I am worried about the congestion trying to get on to Ottawa St. now. By adding the cars from the apt that is tripling that. 2)Environment What will be done regarding the natural underground spring in the area that run along Pattandon Ave + Olympic St.? Increased garbage are they (indoors/ outdoors) garbage pickup on Pattandon Ave? pest raccoons rats etc. and smell of garage. When LRT was being built it displace rats forcing them into Ottawa/ Pattandon and Olympic backyards. Quite a few residents on Pattandon Ave have gardens and having a 8storey let's say 9 because you must add storey for the elevators in that building. With it being so high gardens would get less sunlight and snow would melt slower because of the shade from the building in spring. Overall, I'm against a building that tall. This is not suited for this area with the current semi-detached homes. it should be in a down town core or more open area adding 300+ people to such a small area will overwhelm the community. Please do not take away our quaint quiet neighborhood. This is why we live here. Thank you Have A Great Day Page 188 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Jeff Steckley Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 1:45 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: proposed development at 368-382 Ottawa St/99-115 Pattandon Ave Good afternoon, Craig, Wanted to extend my thanks to you and the other gentleman (I can't recall his name) that hosted last week's virtual meeting. It was very helpful to receive additional background information, both from the city and from the developer - as well as for the opportunity to have our questions answered, as neighbours. As a result of the meeting, I now have a much better understanding of how the developer has taken the well-being of the neighbourhood into consideration (e.g. setbacks, reduced building height, two Pattandon properties as "buffers," etc.). I can also appreciate that the way the building will function was not the purview of last week's meeting. I'm inviting a few neighbours to join me to have an initial conversation with Father Abouna from the Coptic Orthodox Church to get a better sense of the church's intention. I realize that in this case, having a local developer is a distinct advantage. In terms of concerns, I'd reiterate my previous concern with respect to the potential increase in traffic volume on Pattandon Ave. Especially given a recent a street reconstruction which was designed to calm and reduce traffic. I understand the need for two driveways to provide access to the proposed development. Locating the primary entry and exit driveway off of Ottawa St. (parking garage entrance/exit) seems key to reducing traffic volume on Pattandon and minimizing the impact to our neighbourhood street. You previously noted that 152 proposed parking spaces doesn't raise traffic concerns for Pattandon Ave from a development perspective, nor warrant further study. I'd encourage further consideration of the complexities of the Ottawa -Mill intersection and intentional design of the "built space" for optimal traffic flow. Mitigating traffic volume concerns after the development has been built seems inadequate and short-sighted. Thanks again, for your efforts in providing a productive and helpful community engagement/consultation process in response to this development proposal. Jeff Jeff Steckley On Jun 7, 2022, at 10:31 AM, Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> wrote: 1 Page 189 of 350 Hi Jeff, See my responses in red below. I hope you are able to join us at the June 16th virtual neighbourhood meeting to discuss the proposed development in more detail. Craig From: Jeff Steckley Sent: Friday, June 3, 202210:31 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Duma rt@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] proposed development at 368-382 Ottawa St/99-115 Pattandon Ave Craig, Thank you for the invitation to provide comments re: the proposed development at 368-382 Ottawa St/99-115 Pattandon Ave. (Note that I've also received the invitation to join the virtual meeting scheduled for June 16.) Find my comments below. 1. Am I correct in understanding that MTSA zoning requirements are still being clarified?i If this is the case, is it not premature to consider Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications for this site? No it is not premature. In advance of the completion of Station Area Plans, it is recognized that not all lands within a possible influence area of a ten minute walking radius centered around the location of a proposed Rapid Transit Station Stop should be the focus for intensification and development. In the interim the City has completed Phase 1 of the Planning Around Rapid Transit Station Areas (PARTS) Project to identify Major Transit Station Study Areas including the preliminary identification of areas, based on a high level of technical analysis, in which to focus intensification in and which could support transit oriented and transit -supportive development and redevelopment (Section 3.C.2.20. of the City of Kitchener Official Plan) Until such time as Station Area Plans are completed and this Plan is amended accordingly, in the interim, any development application submitted within a Major Transit Station Area will be reviewed generally in accordance with the Station Study Areas contained in the City's Planning Around Rapid Transit Station Areas (PARTS) Project Plan and Background Report; a) in areas that are intended to be the focus for intensification, development applications will support the planned function of Major Transit Station Areas and have regard for the following: i) the Regional Official Plan and the Transit -Oriented Development Policies included in Section 13.C.3; ii) new non -transit -supportive uses such as low density uses and/or autooriented uses will be discouraged; iii) appropriate pedestrian and public transit facilities may be required with all major development or redevelopment proposals; iv) vehicular access points will be controlled to minimize disruption to traffic flow and new development may be required to share common driveways and provide for maneuverability between sites. Any such applications that do not fully meet a) I) through iv) above, may be permitted, provided the owner/applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the City and the Region, that the proposed development is designed in such a way that subsequent phases or infilling would meet the Transit -Oriented Development Policies. Existing developments within areas intended to be the focus for intensification that do not meet a) i) through iv) above, will be encouraged to redevelop in a manner consistent with these policies. b) in areas that are intended to remain stable, Page 190 of 350 development applications will have regard for the policies included in Sections 4, 11 and 12 and support and maintain the existing character and planned function of the stable area. 2. Am I correct in my understanding that the maximum height differential from Low Rise to Medium Rise is 25 m to 26.2? - which means that a 25 m building would be permitted under the Low Rise designation? And that the 30 unit per hectare (low rise) limits would not allow for this scope of proposed development unless the property in question would receive medium -rise designation? Maximum height in Low Rise Res is 14.0 metre along Arterial Roads (Ottawa) and 11.0 metres on non arterial/regional roads, which is why the Official Plan Amendment is required. 3. 1 haven't found documentation on the traffic flow/volume projections for Pattandon Ave. Our street was recently narrowed to slow and discourage "cut through" traffic. My understanding is that the plan is to prohibit left hand turns (in or out) at the Pattandon Ave. and Ottawa St. intersection. Recent conversation with Steve Allan (City of Kitchener) confirms the city's committment to preserving the neighbourhood feel of our street with these measures. I'm wondering what the anticipated impact will be on having one of the access driveways to/from the proposed development off of Pattandon Ave. In a location such as ours, is the impact of traffic flow on adjacent low-rise development areas a consideration? The proposed development did not warrant a transportation Impact study. For more information on traffic calming in your neighbourhood please connect directly with our Manager of Transportaiton Services Aaron McCrimmon-JonesAaron.McCrimmon-Jones@kitchener.ca who can provide you with more information. 4. 1 am concerned that a development such as this actually makes sense for the neighbourhood, Rather than only meeting legal planning requirements which I gather, are at various stages or revision or review (e.g. MTSA), I have questions as to the impact that this degree of intensification will have on the character of an existing neighbourhood and it's capacity to receive and welcome new residents (including accurate assessment of impact on infrastructure such as adjacent residential streets). Engineering, and water utilities staff have reviewed the proposed applications no concerns with the proposed development. 5. Also wondering about: - the developer's openness/commitment to a mixed housing model - the developer's openness/commitment to provide shared community space (e.g. St. Paul's Lutheran Church development by MennoHomes) - the proportion of built space to green space - whether a portion of land closer to the Ottawa St. intersection could receive the medium -rise zoning amendment with the remainder remaining low-rise and potential low-rise redevelopment on a more modest scale (e.g. 99 and 103 Pattandon) Building setbacks and step backs and increased visual barriers to minimized impacts to adjacent low rise res are proposed and can be recommended. 6. I'm certainly not opposed to development and intensification in the places in my neighbourhood where it makes sense to do so. What I'm concerned about it that it is fully informed, strategic, timely, and appropriately consultative, rather than being driven primarily by development aspirations and anticipated revenue on the part of the municipality or the developer. Page 191 of 350 Craig Dumart From: David Paterson Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 9:48 AM v To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Ottawa Street and New Builds As being a resident on I must shake my head and wonder at the volume of traffic this will produce. To you sir, I ask how Ottawa Street has to change for the traffic. Right behind us, you have the old Schneider plant, a new development on Charles and King (I think) and now on the other side of the tracks, your project. Between Homer Watson and the train tracks, is four lanes. The Ion running on Ottawa for the rest of the way makes it only 3 lanes. Where is the traffic going to go. Courtland Ave has no room to expand... Traffic grid land. Is there a plan, that the public can see the interstructure. What is planned for another 5 to 1000 vehicles? Dave Paterson Sent from Mail for Windows Page 192 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Melissa Mather Sent: To: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 4:17 PM Subject: Craig Dumart [EXTERNAL] Pattandon Ave Development Good Afternoon, I'm writing to express a few comments about the development that is Ottawa Street and 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Our main concern is that this is a very large152 unit, 8 story building, on a residential street. We have enjoyed a quiet family neighbourhood, and are concerned about the increased pedestrian and car traffic on the street. We are also concerned about the 152 parking spaces - we would like more information on where these parking spaces will be located, and the impact to the flow of traffic on our street. The increase in traffic is a concern. Currently, when 2 cars are parked on both sides of the street, it is very narrow, and cars (and of course emergency vehicles) have a difficult time passing through. We would like to see fewer parking spaces available for this development. Thank you for your time! Sincerely, Melissa and Denis Mather Page 193 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Julieta Lazarte Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 9:51 AM To: Craig Dumart; Debbie Chapman; scott@lpplan.com; Jeff Steckley Subject: [EXTERNAL] 368-382 Ottawa St/99-115 Pattandon Ave Apartment complex Hello; Thank you very much for your time and for allowing the neighbours to provide comments about this application. I live with my partner in. Our main concern is the number of units (152) and floors (8). We would like to request the City to do a formal assessment because we worry the capacity of the street (Pattandon) and the area (Ottawa and Mill) may be overwhelmed with the influx of cars and people. would rather have a smaller complex with overall less units. Further, we have been in contact with Mr. Allen from the City and the plan for our street is to undergo various traffic calming efforts, so we naturally worry because we are already having problems with traffic without this building. In addition, our first thought about this complex is that the Church who has owned the houses on Pattandon and Ottawa for multiple years has never cared for them. The houses have been left in awful state for multiple years and so naturally I worry this building will eventually be in a similar state. We, as well as many of our neighbours, care for our homes and we want the neighbourhood to improve so we worry their goals don't align with ours. I would like to know from Scott, who will manage the building once it is inhabited and is the Church looking to put their own tenants or will people in the city of Kitchener be able to rent/own them? As I understood, the families that rented the houses in Pattandon where families from the Church. If that is the case going forward, I would like to ask Ms. Chapman and Mr. Dumart, how is this proposal helping the entire community that may not be congregants of the Church? Thank you again for your time. We are organizing the neighbours and planning to reach out to the Church as well. We love Kitchener and we completely understand the need to improve housing. We just want to make sure the proposed plan aligns with what is best for the community. Sincerely, Julieta Lazarte, PhD nnn/phn f:anrlid;;te 1 Page 194 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Sohrab Rahmat Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 1:51 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Pattandon ave. Development To whom it may concern, am a resident of the area where the Ottawa and Pattandon development project is slated. I am just emailing in regards to the comments request submission and wanted to say that I, as well as many of the residents, believe that an 8 story building is to too high for this area and believe that it should be between 4-5 stories maximum give the neighborhood and style of the homes. I believe this was also the recommendation from the city officials from the initial review. Secondly, if this project is a go-ahead, we as a neighbourhood request that some of the ground floors include commercial units as well, specifically a coffee shop or market. We believe a coffee shop would bring together the neighborhood given a coffee shops communal nature and would also serve the nearby LRT station in the vicinity. These two items would serve this development project well in our opinion. Thank your for your time and consideration, M. Sent from Outlook 1 Page 195 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good Morning Craig, Yes please send me the zoom link Thank you, Mira Macan Mira Macan Mortgage Agent Mira Macan Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:29 AM Craig Dumart Debbie Chapman [EXTERNAL] Re: Development Concerns From: Craig Dumart Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:26:00 AM To: Mira Macar Cc: Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Cha pman@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: Development Concerns Good morning Mira, Thank you taking time to review the proposed development and providing comments. I hope you are able to join us at an upcoming virtual neighbourhood meeting June 16th, to discuss the development in more detail. I will be sending out the electronic invite shortly. Craig Dumart, BES, NICIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craig.dumar�hener.ca x_ D _ E E5 4r ij .. �r 1 Page 196 of 350 From: Mira Macan Sent: Monday, May 23, 2022 8:48 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Cc: Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Development Concerns Good Morning, I am responding with regards to the application for development at 368-382 Ottawa Street and 99-115 Pattandon Ave development I am fully opposed to this development. It is too high and too many units. The development is too large and too high. With it being an 8 storey unit every single family house on the four corners will lose their privacy especially Olympic Drive. These homes and owners have been here a very long time and have enjoyed a quiet family neighbourhood. This development is too high of a density, there are not enough parking spaces for all the units and that would mean that the owners and visitors will be parking on the surrounding streets, causing congestion and potentially damaging homes and property. This development does not lend well to the area and will lower property values substantially. Any development that is approved to go there needs to have an additional side and front yard not a reduced. With adding this number of units at that location, will add additional issues with traffic on Ottawa Street and causing accidents and further delays and congestion. Ottawa Street is already a busy road and the main road in and out and access the expressway. Thank you, Mira Macan Scan r>, +e lacan Page 197 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Holly Seltner Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 9:41 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] From Betty Seltner in regards to 8 story building to be built on Pattandon. Good morning! My name is Betty Seltner, I am writing to you to share my thoughts about the proposed building to be built at the top of my street which My family have lived here for over 40 years. We love the new street but wish it was wider. We are very concerned that visitors to this building will make if even harder to get down our street. Sundays with the church parking is bad enough. We are also concerned with what a 8 story building will do to our properties in regards to the sun. We have a triplex in our backyard that takes away the morning sun. I don't believe that a building of that size belongs in our neighborhood. Pattandon would have to be closed off at Ottawa st to stop the volume of cars on our street. Thanks Sent from Rogers Yahoo Mail on Android Page 198 of 350 Craig Dumart From: r.harvey Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 12:12 PM To: Craig Dumart; Debbie Chapman Subject: [EXTERNAL] Large building being built on Ottawa and Pattandon Please do not build any more large buildings in Kitchener. When I moved here 25.5 years ago, I loved it. Now, I dislike it. I am not comfortable here anymore. Kitchener is not the city I loved. PLEASE, PLEASE STOP CHANGING IT. Roberta Harvey Sent from Samsung tablet Page 199 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Lawrence Kropf Sent: Friday, May 13, 2022 2:06 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Good afternoon Mr. Dumart, I a writing this email in regard the concerns I have regarding the Subject Development proposal. May main concern is the height of the development, I feel 8 storeys is far too high for the neighbouring properties, which will now have their yards looked down upon from above. Secondly the number of proposed units, which far exceeds the number of current residence in the area, thirdly I would like to be assured this will not be a low income development, and finally the amount of additional vehicle traffic which will occur because of this development. I would very much like to be kept up today on the development proceedings. Regards Colleen Kropf Page 200 of 350 Craig Dumart From: u c Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:36 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Development Ottawa St and Pattandon Ave Dear Mr. Craig Dumart and Debbie Chapman I am opposed to the high rise proposed for the end of my street. It is proposed for 368-383 Ottawa St South & 99-115 Pattandon Ave. I live on a very quiet street that has mostly single homes. We have very few neighbourhood problems and very few break ins. When there's a problem, it is mostly because homes are made into duplexes or apartment buildings bringing more people to the area. This huge building will cause excess traffic, and a lot more people using our street. If you want a high rise, put it in a high rise area, not on a quiet little street. It is difficult to get onto Ottawa street now with the present traffic. I find if people do not own a house, they are less likely to respect the property of those that do. We don't need the extra population using our street and adding more security issues because of the extra population. I don't want to be constantly picking up other people's garbage that they just drop anywhere as that was an issue when a lot of people used to park on our street to go to the Concordia Club. Last year Pattandon Ave was narrowed because of the speeding issue down our street. The street is a lot narrower, but the speeding has not stopped and if we have more traffic, it will cause a bigger safety issue. These people from the apartment building will use our street as a shortcut. There is only room for one car to park on one side as the cars could find it difficult to pass if two parked across from each other. We have enough apartment buildings in our immediate area. Keep our street quiet and safe. Thank you Una Chamandy Page 201 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Debby Hunsperger Sent: Monday, May 9, 2022 3:33 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Application for development Pattandon and Ottawa I see so the city is only concerned about the noise intrusion for the new non taxing paying residents of the building and not existing residents. How thoughtful. Given there is a children's playground directly beside our home, two air vents for underground parking and a vehicle ramp just inches from from our property line will present no additional noise for them in the building but am certain it will for us. And when we are sitting in our basement will we be impacted by having a parking garage mere feet from ours? Will there be a sound protection barrier? Will that digging impact our foundation? Will be compensated for cracking? Or for not being able to enjoy our own property for however long this monstrosity takes to build as it happening in our own backyard? This church community is no more concerned about this neighbourhood than the city or region is or ever has been. We will certainly be in that meeting but if the meeting from 2020 is any indicator we are sure there will be lies as we were told then that there was no proposed development that the city was aware of at that time for that property though these studies suggest otherwise. Where exactly do you live sir? Would you be happy to live beside this? Have your children and grandchildren have to listen and watch children play in a playground they are not welcome to use in their own neighborhood or be exposed to vehicle emissions from those air vents while playing in our own backyard. We wonder if we will even be able to have windows open. Have studies been done on that? I know what gas emission can cause. I have lost two family members to leukaemia - can u show me a study where this doesnt present increased risk? Inhaling any amount of exhaust fumes is hazardous. The plans show no measurements of how far will these vents be from our windows. There is a reason they are well back from the building no? Sincerely, tax payers Randy and Debby Hunsperger On Mon, May 9, 2022 at 12:22 PM Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart kitchener.ca> wrote: Good morning Debby, I hope you are doing well and thank you for taking time to review the proposed development at Ottawa and Pattandon and providing comments. The circulation was sent out by Canada Post, staff cannot control if the postcards are sent on the same day pizza coupons are sent out. The noise study is a required study that is reviewed by the Region of Waterloo. The Region will review the study and if there are revisions or updates required by the Region they will request accordingly. Typically the noise studies evaluate the existing noise of the neighbourhood and determine what noise mitigations need to be include in the new development. The development, once constructed wont create more noise than what currently exist today. Sound levels from noise sources such as rooftop air -conditioners, cooling towers, exhaust fans, etc. will not exceed the minimum one-hour LEQ ambient (background) sound level from existing road traffic. In addition to building stepbacks, there is a significant buffer approximately 26.5 metres (87) proposed between he building the shared property line with _ _ Mow is a snip it of the concept site plan showing the setback. Page 202 of 350 Staff will be hosting a Virtual Neighbourhood Meeting mid June. Invitations will be sent out in the next week or so and I hope you can attend to further discuss the proposed development. I u, ' 41 _ J• . .e . _ ' '' YDS. -I""'C AIRWAY' -OR t I RE61 ErdTlrl I AREA �•r. �� -_- � 1/ TorzrY Br=wK— IIIJrI 9.. UAT LIC41-' OF BLOn. — ABOd I'M TO PNUAIMCN, AVE ,T� E,rrAFLs�,rsl " _ SMACK Al WENT (IF, G SEIL#Ar- . AT i . 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Craig Duman, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craig.dumart@kitchener.ca 2 Page 203 of 350 From: Debby Hunsperger Sent: Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:35 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca>; Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca>; Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application for development Pattandon and Ottawa Further to our previous email we would like to point out the following error in the noise study The points of follows: R1: R2: R3: R4: R5: reception (worst-case) both on and off the site considered in the analysis were as 8th Level - North Fagade, closest to mechanical room. 7th Floor Terrace (OLA), west side of building. 8th Level, Southwest Facade. 93 Pattandon Avenue — 2 -storey, single-family dwelling. 110 Pattandon Avenue — 2 -storey, single-family dwelling. There exists no property with address at 93 Pattandon. This will require correction and we would like that document once corrected to be provided to us. The fact that there is no reference to our property at is a significant oversight and makes me wonder how much of this noise study is factual and not modified to the advantage of the landowner which is the tax exempt Coptic church- noise is a significant concern for us and we are wondering why all of the noise related issues which include cars coming and going at all hours are placed directly along our property line and not inconveniencing the landowner which again is the tax exempt Coptic church. This will devalue our home while building the coffers of this already affluent church. Why is is there no buffer green space zone along our property line built into this plan? As well could you please advise on the proximity that digging will be occurring to our home for the underground parking and what precautions will be taken to ensure the integrity of our property and foundation of our home? Not seeing that in the reports. 3 Page 204 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Debby Hunsperger Sent: Friday, May 6, 2022 8:04 PM To: Craig Dumart; debbie.chapma@kitchener.ca; Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application for development Ottawa and Pattandon We at are not in agreement with this invasive development plan and will be appealing. Upon looking at all the plans it would appear that our privacy rights will be violated. There will be balcony's overlooking our property. There will be a playground just feet outside our kitchen window. I doubt your sound study gave any consideration to our home on this quiet street. I highly doubt every tenant will only have one car. Where exactly will the over flow park? We have parking issues now on the street with the narrowing of the street that your brilliant planning allowed last year- cars can barely get up the street. What has been done about grading with all that concrete how will this impact our home with water runoff. What will happen to the city's canopy when the current matures trees are killed. You are such hypocrites. We have tolerated itinerant neighbours from that church who have vandalized our property and a landlord who cares little about our neighbourhood for the past decade. They are insular and contribute nothing to a feeling of community. This church and obviously the city care nothing for this sweet little post war era neighbourhood. We are angry and not at all in support of this. We are sure you would all love this Church owned tax exempt property being placed on your doorsteps. But I guess its just not in your backyard so what do you care. You didnt raise your babies here. We will appeal and will seek counsel if needed. Oh and lovely touch sending this on a post card with all the pizza coupons hoping it would end up in the recycling bin. Sincerely tax payers at Deb and Randall Hunsperger Page 205 of 350 Craig Durnart From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Craig, Debbie Chapman Sunday, July 3, 2022 1:11 PM Craig Dumart Fw: Pattandon and Ottawa high rise Please see Ron's message below regarding the Ottawa and Pattandon development. Debbie Chapman Click here to subscribe to Monthly Newsletter! Councillor I Ward 9 1 City of Kitchener 1200 King St. W. N2G 4G7 0: 519.741.2798 /C: 226.752.7104 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 debbie.chapman@kitchener.ca Our 24 Hour Contact Line for Issues or Questions 519-741-2345 From: noreply@kitchener.ca <noreply@kitchener.ca> on behalf of Ron D Hammar Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 11:45 AM To: Debbie Chapman <Debbie.Chapman@kitchener.ca> Subject: Pattandon and Ottawa high rise Thank you for your help in this matter! To make myself clear I am totally against this happening now or in the future! Here is why! . 1 This development if allowed to go through with zone changes etc. will open the door to more of this type of develop down the road! Some neighbors have already been asked if they want to sell their property. If this is allowed this first time there will be as many people living in that new development than there are on Pattandon and Oympic drive. That will create a traffic problem because they have already made Pattandon narrower than it was before and now there will be no left turn onto Ottawa street from Pattandon so Olympic drive will have double the traffic it had before and a new traffic light will most likely be needed where Hoffman meets Ottawa street and no doubt all at the taxpayers expense. 2 People living close to this development will be faced with less privacy, more noise, more road traffic and loss of property values. Is that fair? Is the city still going to want there tax money from home owners? Is the owner/builder going to pay people for ruining there nice home over shadowed by this monster building compared to what is in the area now which is nothing higher than 3 stories and it has been there like this for 65 years? So much for the quality of life. There are buildings they want to tear down and not all are in good condition and most could use some help but that is what most people want these days. 3 What I have heard so far is that the units will be condo apartments and I don't think this is what is called affordable housing. Page 206 of 350 3 Who will live there? It sounds to me like people who are members of this PAY TO PRAY church will maybe be the only people living there. 4 Flooding problems. There has been a flooding problem mainly caused by a spring or an artesian well that could be damaged when they start to put in the foundation. Will the city have an inspector watching until that danger has passed? Ron Hammar Origin: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/councillor-debbie-chapman aspx This email was sent to you by Ron D Hammai ough https://www.kitchener.ca. 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Et 99-115 Pattandon Ave. Concept Drawing ITCHENE Have Your Voice Heard! Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West orirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, find meeting details or to appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meetings To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Multiple 8 Storeys 166 Craig Dumart, Senior Planner Residential Dwelling 519.741.2200 x 7073 Building Units craig.dumart@kitchener.ca Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will be considered to facilitate the development the lands with an 8 -storey multiple residential building having 166 dwelling units, a Floor Space Ratio of 2.5 instead of 2.0, a reduced parking requirement and increased building setbacks adjacent to low rise residential. Page 209 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. XXX TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue Page 210 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. XXX TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 3 INDEX TITLE AND COMPONENTS PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT THE AMENDMENT APPENDICES Notice of the Meeting of Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee of September 12, 2022 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Minutes of the Meeting of City Council Page 211 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. XXX TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER SECTION 1 —TITLE AND COMPONENTS This amendment shall be referred to as Amendment No. xx to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener (2014). This amendment is comprised of Sections 1 to 4 inclusive. SECTION 2 — PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to amend: • Map 3 -Land Use by redesignating lands from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential. • Map 5 — To add Specific Policy Area 54 to add the lands at 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue • Adding Policy 15.D.12.54 to Section 15.D.12 to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5: o Specific Policy 15.D.12.54 amends one policy in the Medium Rise Residential land use designation: ■ Policy 15.D.3.18 is amended to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5. SECTION 3 — BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT Planning Analysis: Planning Analysis: Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 25. Section 2 of the Planning Act establishes matters of provincial interest and states that the Minister, the council of a municipality, a local board, a planning board and the Tribunal, in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act, shall have regard to, among other matters, matters of provincial interest such as, f) The adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and waste management systems; g) The minimization of waste; h) The orderly development of safe and healthy communities; j) The adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing; k) The adequate provision of employment opportunities; p) The appropriate location of growth and development; q) The promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians; r) The promotion of built form that, (i) Is well-designed, (ii) Encourages a sense of place, and (iii) Provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant; s) The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate. These matters of provincial interest are addressed and are implemented through the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it directs how and where development is to occur. The City's Official Plan is the most important vehicle for the implementation of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and to ensure Provincial policy is adhered to. Page 212 of 350 Provincial Policy Statement, 2020: The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3(b) of the PPS promotes all types of residential intensification, and sets out a policy framework for sustainable, healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote 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. To support provincial policies relating to the optimization of infrastructure, transit and active transportation, the proposed designation and zoning facilitate a compact form of development which efficiently uses the lands, is in close proximity to transit options including bus, rapid transit, and makes efficient use of both existing roads and active transportation networks. The lands are serviced and are in proximity to parks, trails and other community uses. Provincial policies are in support of providing a broad range of housing. The proposed multiple dwelling development represents an attainable form of market-based housing. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate the intensification of the subject property with a multiple dwelling development that is compatible with the surrounding community, helps manage growth, is transit supportive and will make use of the existing infrastructure. No new public roads would be required for the proposed development and Engineering staff have confirmed there is capacity in the sanitary sewer to permit intensification on the subject lands. Based on the foregoing, 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 the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. Policies of the Growth Plan promote growth within strategic growth areas including major transit station areas, in order to provide a focus for investments in transit and other types of infrastructure. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) states that municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and density 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. Policies 2.2.1.4 states that complete communities will: a) feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services, and public service facilities; b) improve social equity and overall quality of life, including human health, for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes; c) provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes; d) expand convenient access to: Page 213 of 350 i. a range of transportation options, including options for the safe, comfortable and convenient use of active transportation; ii. public service facilities, co -located and integrated in community hubs; iii. an appropriate supply of safe, publicly -accessible open spaces, parks, trails, and other recreational facilities; and iv. healthy, local, and affordable food options, including through urban agriculture; e) provide for a more compact built form and a vibrant public realm, including public open spaces; f) mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, improve resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental sustainability; and g) integrate green infrastructure and appropriate low impact development. The Growth Plan supports planning for a range and mix of housing options and, in particular, higher density housing options that can accommodate a range of household sizes in locations that can provide access to transit and other amenities. Policy 2.2.4 requires that planning be prioritized for MTSAs on priority transit corridors, including zoning in a manner that implements the policies of the Growth Plan. MTSAs on priority transit corridors will be planned for a minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs combined per hectare for those that are served by light rail transit or bus rapid transit. The Region of Waterloo's ION is a form of light rail transit and the ION stations are Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) that are required to achieve the minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs combined per hectare. The subject lands are located within the City's delineated built up area, and within a Major Transit Station Area. The lands are identified as a MTSA in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. In the City's Official Plan on Map 2 — Urban Structure the lands appear within the MTSA circle for the Borden station. The Region of Waterloo commenced the Regional Official Plan Review project and as part of that work, revised MTSA boundaries were endorsed by Regional Council in April 2021 (and approved in August 2022) and these lands are within the Borden Station MTSA. The proposed development represents intensification and will help the City achieve density targets in the MTSA. The proposed designation and zoning will support a higher density housing option that will help make efficient use of existing infrastructure, parks, roads, trails and transit. The proposed development is also proposing to include several unit types with direct access to Pattandon Avenue and Ottawa Street, increasing the variety of housing options for future residents. Planning staff is of the opinion that the applications conform to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. 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. The Region of Waterloo has identified that the subject lands are located within potential intensification corridor as part of the Reginal Official Plan review and are an appropriate location for intensification. The subject lands are within the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) boundary that was endorsed by Regional Council in April 2021 (and approved in August 2022). The Region Page 214 of 350 of Waterloo have indicated they have no objections to the proposed application or to higher density within the MTSA area. (Appendix `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan (OP) The City of Kitchener OP provides the long-term land use vision for Kitchener. The vision is further articulated and implemented through the guiding principles, goals, objectives, and policies which are set out in the Plan. The Vision and Goals of the OP strive to build an innovative, vibrant, attractive, safe, complete and healthy community. The subject lands are designated `Low Rise Residential' (Map 3) in the 2014 Official Plan. The existing Low Rise Residential land use designation permits a full range of low-density housing types which may include single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, and low-rise multiple. The applicant is proposing to change the land use designation to `Medium Rise Residential' and to add Site Specific Policy No. 54 to the subject lands. The Medium Rise Residential designation permits medium density housing types including townhouse dwellings in a cluster development, multiple dwellings and special needs housing. The applicant is proposing to apply to a Site Specific Policy Area No. 54 to the subject lands to allow for a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 2.5 whereas the Medium Rise Residential policies permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 2.0. Urban Structure The Official Plan establishes an Urban Structure for the City of Kitchener and provides policies for directing growth and development within this structure. Intensification Areas are targeted throughout the Built-up Area as key locations to accommodate and receive the majority of development or redevelopment for a variety of land uses. Primary Intensification Areas include the Urban Growth Centre, Major Transit Station Areas, Nodes and Corridors, in this hierarchy, according to Section 3.C.2.3 of the Official Plan. The subject lands are located within a Major Transit Station Area. The planned function of the Major Transit Station Areas is to provide densities that will support transit, and achieve a mix of residential, office, institutional and commercial uses. They are also intended to have streetscapes and a built form that is pedestrian - friendly and transit -oriented. Policies also require that development applications in Major Transit Station Areas give consideration to the Transit -Oriented Development policies contained in Section 13.C.3.12 of the Official Plan. Generally, the Transit -Oriented Development policies support a compact urban form, that supports walking, cycling and the use of transit, by providing a mix of land uses in close proximity to transit stops, to support higher frequency transit service and optimize transit rider convenience. These policies also support developments which foster walkability by creating safe and comfortable pedestrian environments and a high-quality public realm. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development will help to increase density in an area well served by nearby transit and rapid transit while being context sensitive to surrounding lands and provides excellent access to off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will support a development that not only complies with the City's policies for a Major Transit Station Area but also contributes to the vision for a sustainable and more environmentally -friendly city. PARTS Rockway Plan Page 215 of 350 The subject lands are located within the PARTS Rockway Plan which is a guiding document that made recommendations for land uses within and around rapid transit station stops. The PARTS Rockway Plan made recommendation for amendments to the Secondary Plans within the MTSA, which have not yet been implemented. Some of the primary recommendations are to encourage the development of underutilized sites with higher density live -work environments and to increase housing supply with multi -unit residential while protecting existing stable neighbourhoods. The proposed development provides for a range of housing options and the proposed amendment is in keeping with the PARTS Rockway vision for development within and around the ION stops. _ MaP Legend a n Q study ane*Boundary a iocu.a Are* Bour*d*ry ION We & Stops IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Mixed, use xigh Density — W.W-Use Medium Oendty Mixed. Dse L— De. 0ty ,tial Ianovrtion Emplayrnent General Employment institutional Embi lshed Law -Rise Residential Low Rise Residential Medium Rise Residential Residential Parks Open Spaee I_ Natural H -ft q. ceaaervatior, TW Zdro pa" Ami uaopdplalnl C} lay ore* land use de tg. lior e........ Site Specific Pnlisy A— rea an Figure 5: PARTS Rockway Land Use Plan Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) The subject lands are within the draft Rockway Secondary Plan, updated as part of the Neighbourhood Planning Reviews (NPR) project. A statutory public meeting was held December 9, 2019 regarding draft amendments to the plan. Under the proposed changes, the proposed land use for 7 of the 9 properties is Mixed Use (the Mixed Use land use designation is proposed for 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) and two properties (99 and 103 Pattandon Ave) are proposed to be designated as Low Rise Residential Limited. The Mixed Use land use designation proposed through the neighbourhood planning review process has policies that allows for an 8 -storey building up to 26 metres in height with a floor space ratio up to 4.0. Page 216 of 350 EMPi ""-,75' FES7 i11 VZk S, Proposed Land Use ' \' Low Rise Residential Limited Law Rise Residential KI/ Medium Rise Residential Highs Rise Residential - Institutional Mixed Use Commercial Innovation Employment General Industrial Open Space Natural Heritage Conservation Proposed Secondary Pian Boundary Specific Policy Area PG' n - Figure 6: NPR Rockway Secondary Plan -Proposed Land Use Plan As part of the NPR project, the subject lands are proposed to be zoned Mix -3 (Medium to High Rise Mixed Use Three Zone) and RES -3. MIX -3 is proposed to apply to 7 of the 9 properties (368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) while 99 and 103 Pattandon are proposed to be zoned RES -3. The proposed MIX -3 zone which implements the land use designation and allows for 8 -storey buildings, 26 metres in height with a floor space ratio of up to 4.0. MIx-3 RE&6 I R. MlY 3 ENP -9 MI%- . {175k RES-] t154l ES. •. � MIX-1 REIK 1N5-7 - R£S5 yy [ E3 E M NHD-7 I% -i ' ftE5.3 11595 MIX -1 hj `iRDR4ti R E RES -5 5- I � 0 EMP.$ EMP -7 11751 y Rockway Secondary Pian -Proposed Zoning 8 Page 217 of 350 Figure 7: NPR Rockway Secondary Plan - Proposed Zoning The proposed Official Plan Amendment to redesignate the lands Medium Rise Residential with the Site -Specific Policy No. 54, and the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to zone the lands `RES -6' zone with Site Specific Provision (348), proposes less density on the subject lands than what was proposed through the NPR project and proposes greater building setbacks than what would be required by the MIX -3 Zone. The NPR project is under review and updated draft land use designations and zoning will be considered in 2023. Urban Design Policies: The City's urban design policies are outlined in Section 11 of the City's OP. In the opinion of staff, the proposed development satisfies these policies including: Streetscape; Safety; Universal Design; Site Design; Building Design, and Massing and Scale Design. To address these policies, an Urban Design Brief was submitted and has been reviewed by City staff. The Urban Design Brief is acceptable and outlines the vision and principles guiding the site design and informs the proposed zoning regulations. Streetscape — A key design feature of the proposed development are street fronting units onto Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue. The ground floor units are proposed to incorporate patio areas with canopies located above along Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue. Enhanced landscaping plantings are proposed in front of the units. These units will have direct pedestrian connections to the sidewalk to animate both streets. Safety — As with all developments that go through site plan approval, staff will ensure Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are achieved and that the site meets emergency services policies. Universal Design — The development will be designed to comply with Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Site Design, Building Design, Massing and Scale —The subject site is designed to have a building that will be developed at a scale that is compatible with the existing and planned surroundings. The front yard setbacks of the proposed building are compatible with existing adjacent properties. Building stepbacks, on upper floors, are provided to mitigate overlook issues with adjacent residential properties. Ground floor units with patio areas and canopies are proposed along both Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue and along with building stepbacks on upper floors will support a human -scale development at the Ottawa Street and Pattandon Avenue intersection. Enhanced screening such as landscaping and a visual barrier are required where the surface parking is adjacent to low-rise residential uses and public spaces. Shadow Impact Study The owner has completed a Shadow Impact Study in addition to the Urban Design Report. Staff have reviewed the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the requirementsoutlined in the City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual. Shade -tolerant trees and plantings will be required along Pattandon Avenue where shadows will impact the street and sidewalk. Transportation Policies Page 218 of 350 The Official Plan supports an integrated transportation system which incorporates active transportation, allows for the movement of people and goods and promotes a vibrant, healthy community using land use designations and urban design initiatives that make a wide range of transportation choices viable. The subject lands are located in close proximity to the Mill ION station stop. The building has excellent access to cycling networks, including existing on and off- street cycling facilities and is located in close proximity to the Iron Horse Trail. The location of the subject lands, in the context of the City's integrated transportation system, supports the proposal for transit -oriented development on the subject lands. Policy 3.C.2.22 states that until such time as Station Area Plans are completed and this Plan is amended accordingly, in the interim, any development application submitted within a Major Transit Station Area will be reviewed generally in accordance with the Transit -Oriented Development Policies included in Section 13.C.3.12 The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications support a more dense residential development. The location of the proposed buildings, secured through the proposed site-specific provisions, will result in a compatible built form that fosters walkability within a pedestrian -friendly environment that allows walking to be safe, comfortable, barrier -free and a convenient form of urban travel. At future site plan approval processes, the design of the buildings will have to feature a high quality public realm to enhance the identity of the area and create gathering points for social interaction, community events and other activities. Additionally, secured and visitor bicycle parking is required as part of the Zoning By-law. Housing Policies: Section 4.1.1 of the City's Official Plan contains policies with the primary objective to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. The proposed development increases the range of dwelling units available in the city. The proposed mid -rise development represents the `missing middle' that bridges the gap between low rise, low intensity dwellings, and high-rise towers. The development is contemplated to include a range of unit types including, one, two and three-bedroom units. The wide range of units, in this location, will appeal to a variety of household needs. Sustainable Development Section 7.C.4.1 of the City's Official Plan ensures developments will increasingly be sustainable by encouraging, supporting and, where appropriate, requiring: a) compact development and efficient built form; b) environmentally responsible design (from community design to building design) and construction practices; c) the integration, protection and enhancement of natural features and landscapes into building and site design; d) the reduction of resource consumption associated with development; and, e) transit -supportive development and redevelopment and the greater use of other active modes of transportation such as cycling and walking. 10 Page 219 of 350 Development applications are required to demonstrate that the proposal meets the sustainable development policies of the Plan and that sustainable development design standards are achieved. Sustainable development initiatives will be further explored at the site planning stage. Official Plan Conclusions The subject applications request that the land use designation as shown on Map 3 of the 2014 Official Plan be changed from `Low Rise Residential' to `Medium Rise Residential' with Site - Specific Policy Area No 54 Based on the above policy and planning analysis, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment represents good planning and recommend that the proposed Official Plan Amendment be approved. SECTION 4—THE AMENDMENT The City of Kitchener Official Plan (2014) is hereby amended as follows: a) Part D, Section 15.D.12 is amended by adding Site Specific Policy Area 15.D.12.54 as follows: 15.D.12.54. 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Notwithstanding the Medium Rise residential land use designation and policies, on the lands municipally known as 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon Avenue, a maximum floor space ratio of 2.5 will be permitted." b) Amend Map No. 3 — Land Use by: i) Designating the lands municipally addressed as 368-382 Ottawa Street South & 99-115 Pattandon `Medium Rise Residential' instead of `Low Rise Residential', as shown on the attached Schedule `A'. c) Amend Map No. 5 — Specific Policy Areas by: i) Adding Specific Policy Area 54 to the subject lands as shown on the attached Schedule `B'. 11 Page 220 of 350 APPENDIX 1: Notice of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Meeting (September 12, 2022) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING (oral development in your neighbourhood 368-382 Ottawa St. i Et -115 Pattandon Ave. K1'I'CHF.Nt F Concept Drawing Have YourVoice Heard! Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location CounciI Chambers;, Kitchener City H a I 200 King Street West Or Virtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report. agenda, find meeting details or to appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meeti ngs To learn more about this project including information on your _ appea i rights, visit: ,_ ! ir + ; I! w�ww.kitchener.caM �� PlanningApplications W.Wor contact: Multiple 8 Storeys 166 Craig Dumart, Senior Planner Residential Dwellin,- 519.741.2200 x 7073 Building Units rraig.durnarta kitchener.ca Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will be considered to facilitate the development the lands with an 8 -storey multiple residential building having 166 dwelling units, a Floor Space Ratio of 2.5 instead of 2,0, a reduced parking requirement and increased b u ild Ing setbac ks a djacent to I ow rise residential. 12 Page 221 of 350 APPENDIX 2: Minutes of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Meeting (September 12, 2022) 13 Page 222 of 350 APPENDIX 3 - Minutes of the Meeting of City Council (September 26, 2022) 14 Page 223 of 350 PROPOSED BY — LAW 2022 BY-LAW NUMBER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER (Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended and By-law 2019-051, as amended, known as the Zoning By-laws for the City of Kitchener — St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Kitchener, Ontario and Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Saint Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church — 368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa St. South 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 and By-law 2019-051 for the lands specified above; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts as follows: 1. Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby amended by removing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto. 2. Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby further amended by removing the zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 attached hereto. 3. Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 2019-051 are hereby further amended by adding thereto the lands specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, and by zoning the Area 1 lands thereafter as Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6) with Site Specific Provision (348) and Holding Provision (37). 4. Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 2019-051 are hereby further amended by incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 attached hereto. 5. Section 20 of By-law 2019-51 is hereby amended by adding Holding Provision (37) thereto as follows: Page 224 of 350 "(37). Notwithstanding Section 7, of this By-law within the lands zoned RES -6 and shown as being affected by this subsection on Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A", no residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures." 6. Section 19 of By-law 2019-51 is hereby amended by adding Site Specific Provision (348) thereto as follows: "(348). Notwithstanding Sections 5.6, table 5-5, 7, 7.3 table 7-6 of this By-law within the lands zoned RES -6 and shown as being affected by this subsection on Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 117 and 118 of Appendix "A", the following special regulations shall apply: a) That the maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 2.5 and shall be calculated pre road widening. b) That parking be provided at a rate of 0.84 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.1 visitor spaces per dwelling unit. c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be: i. 22.5 metres, for any portion of the building 4 or more storeys in height; ii. 26.2 metres abutting any portion of the building 7 or more storeys; iii. 33.3 metres for any portion of the building 8 storeys. d) Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited." 7. This By-law shall become effective only if Official Plan Amendment No. _ (368, 372, 374 and 382 Ottawa Street South, 99, 103, 107, 111 and 115 Pattandon Avenue) comes into effect, pursuant to Section 24(2) of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended. Page 225 of 350 PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of 2022. IV Mayor Clerk Page 226 of 350 Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Stevenson, Garett - Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Dumart, Craig — Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7073 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10 DATE OF REPORT: August 9, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-405 SUBJECT: Official Plan Amendment OPA21/008/K/CD Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA21/013/K/CD 1668 King Street East 2806399 Ontario Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/21/008/0/CD for 2806399 Ontario Inc. requesting a land use designation change from "Mixed Use Corridorwith Special Policy Area V to `Mixed Use Corridor with Specific Policy Area 7' to permit a mixed use development on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2022-405 as Appendix `A', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/013/K/CD for 2806399 Ontario Inc. be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1, attached to Report DSD -2022-405 as Appendix `A'; and further That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA21/013/K/CD. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to evaluate and provide a planning recommendation regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the property located at 1668 King Street East. It is planning staffs recommendation that the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be approved. Community engagement included: o circulation of a preliminary notice letter to property owners and residents within 240 metres of the subject site; o installation of two large billboards notice sign on the property; o follow up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public; o Neighbourhood Meeting held on October 21, 2021; *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 227 of 350 o postcard advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all property owners within 240 metres of the subject site, those who responded to the preliminary circulation; and those who attended the Neighbourhood Meeting; o notice of the public meeting was published in The Record on August 19, 2022. This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The owner of the property addressed as 1668 King Street East is proposing to change the Official Plan land use designation from `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1' to `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 7' in the King Street East Secondary Plan, and to change the zoning from `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' in Zoning By-law 85-1 with a Special Regulation Provision to allow for an increased Floor Space Ratio (FSR); further regulate parking; regulate building setbacks and to apply a Holding Provision to require remediation of site contamination and an updated noise study. Staff recommend that the applications be approved. BACKGROUND: 2806399 Ontario Inc. has made applications to the City of Kitchener for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment proposing to change the land use designation and zoning of the lands at 1668 King Street East to permit the lands to be developed with a mixed use development consisting of two (2) towers, 22 and 23 storeys in height, each with a 8 storey podium. The proposed development includes parking located underground, internal to the buildings and on the surface of a parking deck. The lands are designated `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1' in the City of Kitchener King Street East Secondary Plan and zoned `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' in Zoning By-law 85-1. The existing zoning permissions permit: • a range of permitted uses, including Multiple Dwellings and a wide range of commercial and institutional uses, • a maximum building Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0, • buildings with no maximum building height, • 1 parking space for each dwelling unit over 51 square metres of floor area and, • 0.165 parking spaces for dwelling units having a floor area of 51.0 square metres or less (capped at 40% of the units). Site Context The subject lands at 1668 King Street East are defined as a through lot and have frontages on King Street East and Weber Street East. The property is located near the intersection of King Street East and Montgomery Road. The subject property is irregular in shape and has a lot area of 0.7 hectares (1.74 acres) with 72 metres of frontage along King Street East and 36 metres of frontage along Weber Street East. 1668 King Street East is currently occupied by a commercial building and a large surface parking area which was formerly used by the Schwaben Club. The surrounding neighbourhood consists of a variety of uses including commercial buildings, medium -rise and high- rise residential uses, single and semi-detached dwellings, low-rise multiple dwelling buildings, and institutional buildings. Directly to the north of the property is a Secondary School (Eastwood Collegiate High School), directly to the east and west of the subject lands are commercial properties and to the south across the street of King Street East is the Rockway Gardens and landscaped open space located between King Street East and Floral Crescent. Page 228 of 350 leo F� 0"Y',t C� S F?OQI,CvvRY OR 111�191�.'-Y. I%R4�V 00 0 U BJ ECT AREA P4 ORgt cR Is Figure 1 - Location Map: 1668 King Street East REPORT: z 0 Q a LU z 0 The applicant is proposing to develop the subject lands with a with a mixed-use development consisting of two (2) towers, 22 and 23 storeys in height, each with a 8 storey podium. The proposed development consists of 616 residential units, 184.4 square metres of commercial/retail space located at grade, a roof top terrace on the fourth level, and 403 parking spaces located underground, internal to the building and on a surface parking deck. The proposed development includes two buildings, one of which is a 22 storey tower with an 8 storey podium located along King Street East. This building contains 313 resident units and 184.4 square metres of commercial space is proposed along King Street East on the first level. The second tower is 23 storeys in height with an 8 storey podium located along Weber Street East and contains 303 residential units. Both buildings have building stepbacks at the 8th floor and the 12th floors and are connected by the parking structure and 4th level outdoor amenity space. Through the processing of the applications, a revised development proposal was prepared to address staff and public comments. Table 1 below provides a comparison of the development concepts, figures 2 and 3 show the comparisons between the original concept site plan and the revised development concept site plan, and Figures 4 and 5 show comparison renderings of the original development proposal and the revised development proposal. Page 229 of 350 Table 1. Development Concept Comparison Table fr ebrc l p i ti r�y � F�3R➢ a I� 1 a o PARRING 112110 �'. 13200 b AMENfIY R 3R0 6900 1 I� r Figure 2 — Original Development Concept Site Plan Page 230 of 350 Original Development Concept Revised Development Concept Number of Units 616 residential units 616 residential units Parking Spaces 371 parking spaces 403 parking spaces Building Heights Two, 23 storey slab towers One 22 storey compact slab tower One 23 storey point tower Floor Space Ratio 7.2 7.2 Complies with Tall No Yes Building Guidelines Class A Bicycle 124 Class A Bicycle Parking 307 Class A Bicycle Parking Parking (indoor Spaces Spaces secure parking) Electric Vehicle 0 proposed. 123 EV ready parking stalls Ready Parking Stalls Podium Design 3 storey podium. 8 storey podium fr ebrc l p i ti r�y � F�3R➢ a I� 1 a o PARRING 112110 �'. 13200 b AMENfIY R 3R0 6900 1 I� r Figure 2 — Original Development Concept Site Plan Page 230 of 350 Figure 3 — Revised Development Concept Site Plan 0 a c+ o �� c► o 0 o ca a r O m � a a � 7iWi•:iri:rl•i■■� d Lll■.u��lu an.f �• HL& O J■ci i71■■■�I�ii.Sii��!■! a! O rn p.f� � . O fill■■1111:: ��■■■-III �. .: VIII .flllllldl�lll�ll!iIIII ns. ;pal! N.rp O Q �Mims, li lli Ili l ;. �llll N d Figure 3 — Revised Development Concept Site Plan `� a �! ` .�• r+, i� , Figure 4 — Original Development Rendering Page 231 of 350 Z � r `� a �! ` .�• r+, i� , Figure 4 — Original Development Rendering Page 231 of 350 Figure 5 — Revised Development Rendering The revised development concept includes changes in direct response to community and staff comments. The revised proposed development includes a redesign of the two towers that now complies with the City of Kitchener Design for Tall Building Guidelines, which are Council approved guidelines in the Urban Design Manual that guide and inform development applications for proposed buildings 9 storeys and greater. The original development application did not meet off site separation and had 100 percent overlook between the two towers. The revised development concept has addressed both and complies with the Design for Tall Building Guidelines. In addition to meeting the Design for Tall Building Guidelines, an 8 -storey podium is provided which is well defined and enhances the streetscape. Massing has been broken up on the towers with building stepbacks provided at the 8th floor and 12th floor which helps address shadow impacts and enhances the public realm. The revised development concept has also increased the number of onsite parking from 371 parking spaces to 403 parking spaces, increased the number of Class A bicycle parking spaces (indoor secured bicycle parking) from 124 Class A bicycle parking spaces to 307 Class A bicycle parking spaces and have added 10 Class B visitor bicycle spaces. Furthermore, 20% of the provided parking (123 spaces) will be designed as Electric Vehicle Ready car parking stalls. To facilitate the redevelopment of 1668 King Street East with the proposed development concept, an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment are proposed to change the land use designation and zoning of the subject lands as the existing Official Plan policies and zoning permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0. The lands are currently designated `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area Vin the City of Kitchener King Street East Secondary Plan and zoned `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone' (MU -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. Page 232 of 350 bw Figure 5 — Revised Development Rendering The revised development concept includes changes in direct response to community and staff comments. The revised proposed development includes a redesign of the two towers that now complies with the City of Kitchener Design for Tall Building Guidelines, which are Council approved guidelines in the Urban Design Manual that guide and inform development applications for proposed buildings 9 storeys and greater. The original development application did not meet off site separation and had 100 percent overlook between the two towers. The revised development concept has addressed both and complies with the Design for Tall Building Guidelines. In addition to meeting the Design for Tall Building Guidelines, an 8 -storey podium is provided which is well defined and enhances the streetscape. Massing has been broken up on the towers with building stepbacks provided at the 8th floor and 12th floor which helps address shadow impacts and enhances the public realm. The revised development concept has also increased the number of onsite parking from 371 parking spaces to 403 parking spaces, increased the number of Class A bicycle parking spaces (indoor secured bicycle parking) from 124 Class A bicycle parking spaces to 307 Class A bicycle parking spaces and have added 10 Class B visitor bicycle spaces. Furthermore, 20% of the provided parking (123 spaces) will be designed as Electric Vehicle Ready car parking stalls. To facilitate the redevelopment of 1668 King Street East with the proposed development concept, an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment are proposed to change the land use designation and zoning of the subject lands as the existing Official Plan policies and zoning permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0. The lands are currently designated `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area Vin the City of Kitchener King Street East Secondary Plan and zoned `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone' (MU -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. Page 232 of 350 The owner is proposing to change the land use designation to `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy 7' in the King Street East Secondary Plan and the zoning to `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone' (MU -3) with Special Regulation Provision 780R and Holding Provision 94H' in Zoning By-law 85-1, to allow for a FSR of 7.2; reduce the required parking; and regulate rear yard building setbacks. A Holding Provision is also proposed to be added to the property to prevent the development of the site with sensitive uses, including residential uses, until the site contamination has been remediated and a revised noise study is completed to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo. Planning Analysis: Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 25. Section 2 of the Planning Act establishes matters of provincial interest and states that the Minister, the council of a municipality, a local board, a planning board and the Tribunal, in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act, shall have regard to, among other matters, matters of provincial interest such as, f) The adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and waste management systems; g) The minimization of waste; h) The orderly development of safe and healthy communities; j) The adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing; k) The adequate provision of employment opportunities; p) The appropriate location of growth and development; q) The promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians; r) The promotion of built form that, (i) Is well-designed, (ii) Encourages a sense of place, and (iii) Provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant; s) The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate. These matters of provincial interest are addressed and are implemented through the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it directs how and where development is to occur. The City's Official Plan is the most important vehicle for the implementation of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and to ensure Provincial policy is adhered to. Provincial Policy Statement, 2020: The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3(b) of the PPS promotes all types of residential intensification, and sets out a policy framework for sustainable, healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote 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. To support provincial policies relating to the optimization of infrastructure, transit and active transportation, the proposed designation and zoning facilitate a compact form of development which efficiently uses the lands, is in close proximity to transit options including bus, rapid transit, and makes efficient use of both existing roads and active transportation networks. The lands are serviced Page 233 of 350 and are in proximity to parks, trails and other community uses. Provincial policies are in support of providing a broad range of housing. The proposed multiple dwelling development represents an attainable form of market-based housing. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate the intensification of the subject property with a mixed-use multiple dwelling development that is compatible with the surrounding community, helps manage growth, is transit supportive and will make use of the existing infrastructure. No new public roads would be required for the proposed development and Engineering staff have confirmed there is capacity in the sanitary sewer to permit intensification on the subject lands. Based on the foregoing, 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 the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. The subject lands are in close proximity to transit and parks. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) states that municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and density 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. Policies 2.2.1.4 states that complete communities will: a) feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services, and public service facilities; b) improve social equity and overall quality of life, including human health, for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes; c) provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes; d) expand convenient access to: i. a range of transportation options, including options for the safe, comfortable and convenient use of active transportation; ii. public service facilities, co -located and integrated in community hubs; iii. an appropriate supply of safe, publicly -accessible open spaces, parks, trails, and other recreational facilities; and iv. healthy, local, and affordable food options, including through urban agriculture; e) provide for a more compact built form and a vibrant public realm, including public open spaces; f) mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, improve resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental sustainability; and g) integrate green infrastructure and appropriate low impact development. The Growth Plan supports planning for a range and mix of housing options and, in particular, higher density housing options that can accommodate a range of household sizes in locations that can provide access to transit and other amenities. The subject lands are located within the City's delineated built up area, and within an Urban Corridor in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. Urban Corridors are identified as a Primary Intensification Area in the City of Kitchener's Official Plan on Map -2. The proposed designation and zoning will support a higher density housing option that will help make efficient use of existing infrastructure, parks, Page 234 of 350 roads, trails and transit. The proposed development is also proposing to include several unit types, increasing the variety of housing options for future residents. Planning staff is of the opinion that the applications conform to the Growth Plan. Figure 6 — Subject lands are located within an Urban Corridor in the City of Kitchener's Official Plan on Map -2 Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. 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. The Region of Waterloo have indicated they have no objections to the proposed application (Appendix `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan (OP) The City of Kitchener OP provides the long-term land use vision for Kitchener. The vision is further articulated and implemented through the guiding principles, goals, objectives, and policies which are set out in the Plan. The Vision and Goals of the OP strive to build an innovative, vibrant, attractive, safe, complete and healthy community. Page 235 of 350 The subject lands are designated `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1" (Map 10) in the King Street East Secondary Plan (1994 Official Plan). The Mixed Use Corridor land use designation provides residential redevelopment opportunities together with appropriate commercial and institutional uses that primarily serve adjacent residential neighbourhoods. Over time it is intended that the Mixed Use Corridors shall intensify and provide a balanced distribution of commercial, multiple residential and institutional uses. The policies of Special Policy Area 1 were deleted through OPA 111. The applicant is proposing to add Special Policy Area 7 to the King Street East Secondary Plan to allow a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 7.2 whereas the current Official Plan policies allow for a maximum FSR of 4.0 with an additional 1.0 FSR permitted if a 1000 square metre or larger food store is located within the mixed-use development. The proposed increase to the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is also required to support the proposed built form, which includes above grade structured parking internal to the building. Due to the significant grade change on site, underground site contamination and a high water table only one level of below -grade parking structure is feasible. As such, 3 levels of above grade parking internal to the building with one level of above grade deck parking are proposed. The parking structure is proposed to be wrapped with dwelling units along King Street East and Weber Street East and therefore screened from view although still contributing to FSR. The parking structure by itself represents an FSR of about 1.6. The amount of floor space occupied by the multiple dwelling units and commercial space represents an FSR of about 5.6, which is only slightly above the allowable FSR. City policies support the construction of structured parking in order to maximize intensification opportunities and minimize surface parking. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed increase to the FSR is appropriate. Urban Structure The Official Plan establishes an Urban Structure for the City of Kitchener and provides policies for directing growth and development within this structure. Intensification Areas are targeted throughout the Built-up Area in key locations to accommodate and receive the majority of development or redevelopment for a variety of land uses. Primary Intensification Areas include the Urban Growth Centre, Major Transit Station Areas, Nodes and Corridors, in this hierarchy, according to Section 3.C.2.3 of the Official Plan. The subject lands are located within an `Urban Corridor' in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. Urban Corridors are identified as a Primary Intensification Area in the City of Kitchener's Official Plan on Map -2. Urban Corridors are generally linear in form and are located along existing or planned transit corridors. They are intended to have strong pedestrian linkages and be integrated with neighbouring residential and employment uses. The subject lands have direct access to two regional transit corridors which have multiple bus routes, access to Highway 8 and Highway 7. According policy 3.C.2.38 of the Official Plan, the planned function of Urban Corridors is to provide for a range of retail and commercial uses and intensification opportunities that should be transit - supportive. Urban Corridors function as the spine of a community as well as a destination for surrounding neighbourhoods. Strengthening linkages and establishing compatible interfaces between the Urban Corridors and surrounding Community Areas and Industrial Employment areas are priorities for development in these areas. The proposed development is planned for mixed-use which provides 184.4 square metres of retail/commercial along the King Street East frontage and provides for 616 purpose-built rental units. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development will help to increase density in an area well served by nearby transit while being context sensitive to surrounding lands and provides excellent access to off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities. Page 236 of 350 Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will support a development that not only complies with the City's policies for an Urban Corridor but also contributes to the vision for a sustainable and more environmentally -friendly city. Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) 1668 King Street East is within the King East Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) area. A statutory public meeting was held on December 9, 2019 regarding draft amendments to the King Street Secondary plan. The proposed Official Plan designation for the site is `Mixed Use' and the proposed zoning is `Medium to High Rise Mixed Use Three Zone (MIX -3)'. The NPR project is under review and updated draft land use designations and zoning will be considered in 2023. Urban Design The City's urban design policies are outlined in Section 11 of the City's OP. In the opinion of staff, the proposed development meets the intent of these policies, specifically: Streetscape; Safety; Universal Design; Site Design; Building Design, and Massing and Scale Design. To address these policies, an Urban Design Brief and Design Report was submitted and has been reviewed by City staff. The Urban Design Brief outlines the vision and principles guiding the site design and informs the proposed zoning by-law regulations. Streetscape — The King Street East frontage is activated by at -grade commercial units, with 184.4 square metres of commercial space proposed along the King Street East frontage. Furthermore, both buildings' principal entrances and lobbies are located at grade with direct access to public sidewalks. Both towers include podiums that have defined bases which will enhance the streetscape. Safety — As part of the site plan approval process, staff will ensure Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are achieved and that the site meets the Ontario Building Code and the City's Emergency Services Policy. Universal Design —The development will be designed to comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Skyline — The proposed buildings will provide a new feature on the City's skyline. The proposed buildings will create visual interest from several different vantage points. Site Design, Building Design, Massing and Scale — The subject site is designed to have a development that will be developed at a scale that is compatible with the existing and planned built form for the surrounding neighbourhood. The two towers have well defined podiums and building step backs which helps enhance the public realm. Massing is broken up at the 8th and 12th storeys on both towers which mitigate overlook issues and shadow impacts. Tower Design The proposed building tower A (building located along King Street East) is classified as a "Compact Slab" as the proposed tower floor plate is less than 850 square metres in area. The tower placement has been oriented towards King Street with an 8 storey podium and building step backs at the 12th floor. The tower massing is broken up vertically by variation and the articulation of building materials. Furthermore, balconies for the residential units are included on the street -facing elevations. The proposed building tower B (building located along Weber Street East) is classified as a "Compact Point'. Building B has well defined 8 stower podium along Weber Street which increases to 12 floors and then 23 floors. Like building A, the massing of building B is broken up vertically by variation and Page 237 of 350 the articulation of building materials. Furthermore, balconies for the residential units are included on the street -facing elevations. Shadow Impact Study The owner has completed a Shadow Impact Study in addition to the Urban Design Report. Staff have reviewed the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the City's requirements, with respect to shadow impacts, as noted in the City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual. Wind Study A wind study was prepared for the consideration of this development proposal and reviewed by staff. The wind conditions surrounding the proposed development are generally suitable. The submitted Preliminary Wind Study indicates less than ideal wind conditions for the on-site amenity area. Wind control features will be required through the site plan application staff as will a full Wind Assessment be required and reviewed at the site plan application stage. Tall Building Guidelines The proposed development has also been reviewed for compliance with the City's Design for Tall Buildings Guidelines. The objective of this document is to: • achieve a positive relationship between high-rise buildings and their existing and planned context; • create a built environment that respects and enhances the city's open space system, pedestrian and cyclist amenities and streetscapes; • create human -scaled pedestrian -friendly streets, and attractive public spaces that contribute to livable, safe and healthy communities; • promote tall buildings that contribute to the view of the skyline and enhance orientation, wayfinding and the image of the city; • promote development that responds to the physical environment, microclimate and the natural environment including four season design and sustainability; and, • promote tall building design excellence to help create visually and functionally pleasing buildings of architectural significance. The proposed development concept has been reviewed with these objectives in mind. City staff has confirmed that the proposed towers are generally consistent with and meet the overall intent of the City's Design for Tall Building Guidelines. More specifically, the proposed development meets the onsite and offsite separation distance requirements of the Design for Tall Building Guidelines. Transportation Policies: The Official Plan supports an integrated transportation system which incorporates active transportation, allows for the movement of people and goods and promotes a vibrant, healthy community using land use designations and urban design initiatives that make a wide range of transportation choices viable. The subject lands are located along King Street and Weber Street both which have multiple bus routes (GRT Routes 7 and 8) and stops located within walking distance. The building has excellent access to cycling networks, including existing on and off-street cycling facilities. The location of the subject lands, in the context of the City's integrated transportation system, supports the proposal for transit -oriented development on the subject lands. The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will support a more intensive mixed-use residential development in a location that is supported by the transportation network. The location of the proposed buildings, secured through the proposed site- specific provisions, will result in a built form that fosters walkability within a pedestrian -friendly Page 238 of 350 environment that allows walking to be safe, comfortable, barrier -free and a convenient form of urban travel. At future site plan approval processes, the design of the buildings will have to feature a high-quality public realm to enhance the identity of the area and create gathering points for social interaction, community events and other activities. Additionally, secured and visitor bicycle parking will be required the Zoning By-law. Housing Policies: Section 4.1.1 of the City's Official Plan contains policies with the primary objective to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. The proposed development increases the amount of multiple dwelling units available in the city. The development is contemplated to include a range of unit types including, one and two-bedroom units. Theses new units will meet and appeal to a variety of household needs. Sustainable Development Section 7.C.4.1 of the City's Official Plan ensures developments will increasingly be sustainable by encouraging, supporting and, where appropriate, requiring: a) compact development and efficient built form; b) environmentally responsible design (from community design to building design) and construction practices; c) the integration, protection and enhancement of natural features and landscapes into building and site design; d) the reduction of resource consumption associated with development; and, e) transit -supportive development and redevelopment and the greater use of other active modes of transportation such as cycling and walking. Development applications are required to demonstrate that the proposal meets the sustainable development policies of the Plan and that sustainable development design standards are achieved. Sustainable development initiatives will be further implemented at the site planning stage through the detailed design of the buildings. Official Plan Conclusions The Official Plan Amendment application requests that the land use designation as shown on Map 10 — King Street East Secondary Plan be changed from `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1' to `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 7'. Based on the above -noted policies and planning analysis, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment represents good planning and recommends that the proposed Official Plan Amendment be approved in the form shown in Appendix "A". Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject lands are zoned `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' in Zoning By-law 85- 1. The existing zoning permits Multiple Dwellings and a wide range of Commercial and Institutional uses. The MU -3 zone currently allows for a maximum building Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0 and there is no maximum building height. The existing zoning also requires 1.0 parking spaces for each dwelling unit over 51 square metres of floor area and 0.165 parking spaces for each dwelling unit having a floor area of 51.0 square metres or less (capped at 40% of the units). Page 239 of 350 The applicant has requested an amendment to Zoning By-law 85-1 to change the zoning from "High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' to `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' in Zoning By-law 85-1 with Special Regulation Provision 780R and Holding Provision 94H" in Zoning By-law 85-1. Official Plan policies indicate that where special zoning regulations are requested for residential intensification or a redevelopment of lands, the overall impact of the site specific zoning regulations will consider compatibility with existing built form; appropriate massing and setbacks that support and maintain streetscape and community character; appropriate buffering to mitigate adverse impacts, particularly with respect to privacy; avoidance of unacceptable adverse impacts by providing appropriate number of parking spaces and an appropriate landscaped/amenity area. The applicant is seeking to amend the Zoning By-law to add Special Regulation Provision 780R to Zoning By-law 85-1. The proposed Special Regulation Provision is to permit an increased Floor Space Ratio (FSR), regulate the rear yard setback and reduce the required parking rate. Staff offer the following comments with respect to the proposed Special Regulation Provision 780R: a) That the maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 7.2. The purpose of this regulation is to cap the Floor Space Ratio and ensure development does not exceed the density presented in the concept plans. b) That parking be provided at a rate of 0.64 parking spaces per dwelling unit. 7% of the required parking spaces shall be shared for visitor parking and non-residential uses. Bicycle and electric vehicle parking are to be provided in accordance with By-law 2019-051. The purpose of this regulation is to provide for a parking rate which is appropriate for the development as well as require adequate bicycle parking spaces and future electric vehicle charging parking spaces. The proposed ratio results in a parking rate of 0.64 parking spaces per dwelling unit (inclusive of visitor spaces). The subject lands will have adequate access to public transit and pedestrian/cycling networks and adequate bike storage will be provided within the development for residents. Planning and Transportation Services staff is of the opinion that the parking rate is appropriate for the subject lands. c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 9.4 metres. The purpose of this regulation is to allow the building to be setback 9.4 metres to Weber Street East. The subject lands are a through lot and the building setback to Weber Street is regulated as a rear yard. Through lot rear yards function as front yards and the 9.4 metre rear yard setback to Weber Street allows for adequate site access off of Weber Steet into the subject lands. d) Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited. The Region of Waterloo has indicated Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited to mitigate the risks associated with contaminants that will remain beneath the site when the property is redeveloped. Staff offer the following comments with respect to Holding Provision 94H: Official Plan policies require that holding provisions will be applied in those situations where it is necessary or desirable to zone lands for development or redevelopment in advance of the fulfillment of specific requirements and conditions, and where the details of the development or redevelopment Page 240 of 350 have not yet been fully resolved. A Holding provision may be used in order to facilitate the implementation of the `MU -3' zone and special regulation provision. The City will enact a by-law to remove the holding symbol when all the conditions set out in the holding provision have been satisfied, permitting development or redevelopment in accordance with the zoning category assigned. Holding Provision 94H Planning staff are recommending the following holding provision as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment: No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Record of Site Condition is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP). This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the Region of Waterloo is in receipt of a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP) advising that a Record of Site Condition has been completed to their satisfaction. No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Road Traffic and Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures There is an environmental threat located on and adjacent to the subject lands in accordance with the Region's Threats Inventory Database (TID) due to past and current land uses. A Record of Site Condition (RSC) and Ministry Acknowledgement Letter shall be required in accordance with the Region's Implementation Guidelines. Until such time that the RSC and Ministry Acknowledgement letter have been received by the Region, residential redevelopment of the site is not permitted. A noise study was prepared in support of the proposed Zoning By-law and reviewed by the Region of Waterloo. Additional building noise mitigation measures will be reviewed through the site plan design and approvals process and an addendum to the noise study will be required prior to removal of the Holding Provision. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Conclusions Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning of the subject lands to `High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3)' with Special Regulation Provision 78OR and Holding Provision 94H represents good planning as it will facilitate the redevelopment of the lands with a mixed-use development that is compatible with the existing neighbourhood, which will add visual interest at the street level and skyline, and will appropriately accommodate on-site parking needs. Staff are supportive of the proposed development and recommend that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be approved as shown in Appendix "A". Department and Agency Comments: Circulation of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was undertaken in September 2021 to all applicable City departments and other review authorities. No major concerns were identified by any commenting City department or agency and any necessary revisions and updates were made. Copies of the comments are found in Appendix "C" of this report. Page 241 of 350 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, July, 2021 • Planning Justification Report Addendum Prepared by: MHBC Planning, May, 2022 • Urban Design Brief Prepared by: MHBC Planning, May, 2022 • Shadow Study Prepared by: Cusimano Architects, May, 2022 • Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study Prepared by: Paradigm Transportation Solutions, July, 2021 • Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study Response Letter Prepared by: Paradigm Transportation Solutions, May, 2022 • Wind Study Prepared by: Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, May 2021 • Wind Study Response Prepared by: Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, May, 2022 • Water Flow Test Report Prepared by: FCFP, September 2020 • Site Servicing Feasibility Study Prepared by: SBM, May, 2021 • Hydrogeological Investigation and Dewatering Report Prepared by: MTE, September, 2021 • Geotechnical Report Prepared by: Chung & Vander Doelen Engineering LTD, December ,2020 • Sustainability Statement Prepared by: MHBC Planning, July, 2021 • Noise Feasbility Study Prepared by: HGC Engineering, July, 2021 Community Input & Staff Responses Staff received written responses from 18 residents with respect to the proposed development. These are included in Appendix `D'. A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on October 21, 2021. In addition, staff had follow up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public and held a small group site walk with residents. A summary of what we heard, and staff responses are noted below. Page 242 of 350 What We Heard Staff Comment Concerns the proposed A Traffic Impact Study was submitted and reviewed by City development will create traffic that and Regional Transportation staff who did not identify any existing roads can not handle. major traffic concerns as a result of the proposed development. The existing zoning currently permits a floor space ratio of 4.0 and there is no maximum building height. The proposed amendments to allow for increase density allows Tall buildings should not be allowed. for two towers to be developed on site. The applicant has demonstrated that two towers can be accommodated in accordance with the City's design for tall building guidelines, which is the Council approved guiding document for tall building developments. Loss of day light for residents on A Shadow Study has been submitted. Staff have reviewed Floral Crescent and Jackson the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the Avenue. Concerns Tall buildings will City's requirements, as related to shadow impacts and will block the sun on the Rockway have minimal impacts on residential properties and the Gardens. Rockway Gardens. The proposed development is located 80 metres to the nearest residential dwelling on Floral Crescent and is The building is too tall and residents separated by a 4 lane road (King Street East) with a have concerns with privacy into their landscaped median. A City -owned open space (Rockway yards. Gardens) with existing mature trees separates and screens King Street East to Floral Crescent. Furthermore, building stepbacks are proposed in the buildings at the 8th floor and 12th floors to further mitigate privacy concerns. The original development proposal included 371 parking spaces and 124 Class A bicycle parking spaces. The Too many units are being proposed revised development concept includes 403 parking and not enough on-site parking spaces, 307 Class A bicycle spaces, and 10 Class B visitor which will result in cars parking on bicycle spaces. In direct response to public and staff the street. comments additional parking was provided along with more bicycle parking for residents and visitors. A Parking Justification Study was submitted and reviewed by Transportation Services staff who support the proposed Not enough parking is being parking rate of 0.64 parking spaces per dwelling unit. provided. Unbundled parking is proposed as well as 0.5 Class A bicycle parking spaces per dwelling unit are required as a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measure. This development is not receiving affordable housing sponsorship. Rather the development proposes 616 Affordable Units should be provided. purpose-built rental units which is an alternative housing option for those who are not in a position to purchase a dwelling unit. Planning Conclusions In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 1668 King Street East to be developed with a mixed-use Page 243 of 350 development. Staff is of the opinion that the subject applications are consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conform to Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and represent good planning. Planning staff are recommending that the applications be approved. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 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. A large notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application was posted to the City's website in September of 2021. Following the initial circulation referenced below, an additional postcard advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands, those responding to the preliminary circulation and who attended the Neighbourhood Meetings. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was also posted in The Record on August 19, 2022 (a copy of the Notice may be found in Appendix B). CONSULT—The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were circulated to residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands on September 21, 2021. In response to this circulation, staff received written responses from 18 members of the public, which were summarized as part of this staff report. Planning staff also had one-on-one conversations with residents on the telephone and responded to emails and held a small group site walk with residents. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 • Growth Plan, 2020 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Regional Official Plan • City of Kitchener Official Plan, 1994 • City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 85-1 APPROVED BY: Readman, Justin - General Manager, Development Services APPENDIX& Appendix A— Proposed Official Plan Amendment Appendix B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Appendix C — Newspaper Notice Appendix D — Department and Agency Comments Appendix E — Public Comments Page 244 of 350 of LLJO N a Z Of 0 Z W 0O d) Q � O z p w o LL] z N 0 0 w Q Jm� O N p Z p J U 0 W ZOo Z O LLIp p> Owz� w OZcn Q QIQ X p O Q° p N 0} � 0 N 17 X a� F- X p w Q J 00 p O� () oho H Z� W~ Z Z W LLIU Q Z Of U �0 Z 0�} X °N O Z W Z LLI W Q N O \ a LLJ — U) w o w NN O ((D Z Of LLI pz m x Q CD CO (7 > X Q O_ z U) °}° =w ww° Q °o z Q w�- z o o N o z Z LU 0 w F-OzzZOf� U Z w Q Q Q u� Q Z a LL Q W O -1 Q Q ~ x0Cx)0 (D W =O 2 z z z z w Z �LLI °ZXO O OJ 00 m Q La U LU LU 3 af La O O W 2 2 p 0 0 0 N W a J Z W N LL W j� a Z LU p�2032�0 �° (7 � = w w w� N�° 0 a-LuS S Z O aim Z<2E Of x Q U w w w Q N ww�x S Z m W w0lr2Ir=p J v Z c�z chz Of Of of J N ZxQU SSS w Z �� �wY-000—z >Lof �OxOv u) (o �0 U OUCH SSS �Q U) QQLL0 03:< CO U-'2N'2N 0 00 U z 0 NUOY S S w d N Z 0 U W Z u' 1 W U �• C > 191 Ny dNnw W m S9!NIINnn Z J Q WW IL J ■� b w 0 U o OQ Z IL �o OLL N O N M= N m z N O Lo v w 1 a ui m w o Lo o � o W w o WU) O J w CD U o WIW ass as a ?aa39� N naa co v qd n co co 4` NOOQ 3 1 0 a 1 cZ a w z I o ,O�/ �/� i o O 4 LI. 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While the concept of residenti previous staff comments have been incorpora be addressed in the Site Plan Stage to create "a appropriate for this site and neighbourhood: --- The tall building design guidelines.,are ari excel zoning permissions. The proposal meets the `te separation. shared parking facilities and outdoor common msification on this site is positive and many to the proposal, some design modifications must lopment proposal that is well designed and lentcompatibility test for proposals exceeding their II building guidelines, specifically with regards to The tower should step back>from its`base a minimum of 3m along any street -facing elevations. Provide floor plans for the location"of proposed retail and residential on the ground floor and above - grade parking,levels The building facades'fronting on King and Weber St should contain an appropriate amount of glazing and articulation, particularly along the lower 5m where the building addresses the sidewalk. This protect should play a significant role in reinforcing the character of King and Weber Street. There is a need for public art at the entrance, well integrated into the architecture of the building, and suggest the following as options. o Public Art (sculpture, mural, digital) o Living wall (interior or exterior, but visible/prominent) o ..,Enhanced architecture at the corner o Community -oriented space o Enhanced exterior lighting (colored, programmable, pattered, etc.) The city is supportive of the approach to use balconies to add a pattern to the tower, to articulate the facades and break down tower massing. Refining these balconies to create the best possible architectural expression for the tower will be critical. Podium levels along King and Weber Street would benefit from balconies for residential units, adding natural surveillance and a greater sense of street life. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 247 of 350 Page 1 of 4 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form ® The proposed towers should have unique top features that are architecturally excellent, highly visible and make a positive contribution to the image of Kitchener developing skyline. ® Confirmation to be provided that the proposal -maintained access to at least 5 hours of cumulative direct sunlight to nearby residential, sidewalks and open spaces. ® All at -grade parking should be wrapped with active uses. ® Provide multiple above grade rooftops and podium amenities with a minimum of (2 sq.m X # units) + (2.5 sq.m x # bedrooms - # units) = outdoor amenity space. The amenity spaces ® Provide natural surveillance by employing high percentages of glazing, active uses at groyndl_evel /1s , and incorporate more units with windows and balconies on the main facade with views onto the street ® Provide materiality and texture shifts at the podium and across the towers and in`corpgrate' variations in tower setbacks from the base to distinguish the tower form from the�podiu"m. 3. Comments on Submitted Documents New Urban Design Brief, MHBC Planning ® Floor plan including the parking layouts, retail spaces and'untt layouts to be provided ® Residential and commercial entrances should be clearly identified and offer access from both the public realm and the private parking side`ofthe building -;The use of natural or built canopies /cantilevers to enhance pedestrian refuge anal define the public realm is encouraged ® 3 -bed units are desirable as they provide more.living space for families. A higher percentage of these units might help with community engagement' ® Please outline the sustainability features.ofahis project. a Additional details to be provided fo the pedestrian entrance, architectural style, elements, detailing and material selectio0. and articulation. Details of the streetscape are to be provided. Any streetscape elements proposed are to be reviewed and approved. Balconies may be staggered in a creative pattern to lighten the structure and provide private outdoor space for the units. A City for Everyone Page 248 of 350 Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Pate 2 of 4 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form ® The proposed tower may be expressed with alternating solid cladding around balconies and glass curtain walls around living areas. ® Wind assessment and Noise feasibility study required for the outdoor amenity and the pedestrian realm. ® The underground parking structure should have sufficient setback from the property lines to accommodate the necessary soil volume to support required large-statured, high canopy trees. Perimeter trees should not be located on the garage slab roof. Within the site, required tree plantings can be accommodated on the garage slab but will still require standard m�mum soil volumes. , /7/ ® The area between the building's face and the property line should be well inte`gcated.:wit`h the street and public realm to deliver high quality and seamless private, semi -pr nate toangpublic , ,,/ spaces. 't V, " %'% ® All at -grade parking should be wrapped with active uses. ® The proposed towers should be designed and clad with differentnateria;lsand colors so that they read as distinct from one another. ® Towers should have Heights that are visibly distinct whenuew'ed from/ round level. General) a tower should be shorter than an adjacent tower if its?ste/spare%fat ansition to low or y, mid -rise surrounding neighborhoods, and a tower sFrould`b.e tal'fer than an adjacent tower if its site is closer to higher order transit stops�or sigificantlanclmark destinations. ® High quality building design is expected. Thebuilding design should be revised to incorporate appropriate setbacks, stepbacks and well-artcfalatednassin with a well-defined base/podium g and a ground floor integrated into the public real`i'� i ,. %% ,pn ///'�!/, Analysis of Microclimate Impacts; Confirmation has to be pr #R that the proposal maintains daily access to 5 hours of cumulative direct sunlight to nearbysidewalks and°open spaces under equinox conditions, beginning with sidewalk , located on the opposite side of adjacent ROWS. Wind Stu V,% Pedestrian Level Wind — Preliminary Impact Assessment. Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory =;Upda"te�Memo A furtlie'r,',quantitative wind study coupled with a detailed wind tunnel analysis will be required as part of the full site -plan application package. A revised design proposal should be developed that addresses the wind impacts outlined in the submitted wind study. According to the submitted wind study, the proposed amenity area located between the two towers is expected to be uncomfortable for typical activities in both summer and winter time. This can be especially problematic at entrance to the amenity area. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 3aP% 249 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form The submitted preliminary/ desktop Wind Study indicates that *Ibuilding corners can expect to experience increased winds and there will bepotential wind impacts from the proposed buildings particularly along the King StEfrontage. A City for Everyone WorkngTogether —GrowMRTouahQlyl—BGBmgCommunity . PNlg%4W 4)f 350 % y z& %0, zR � , % % ' It" 'yy » ® « b , § 9 « ! � & / y y 7�y± < a g &V& g�� a;, a « + ' y � . ; e � � /i,j �: i Z � , \ o , ; , + A City for Everyone WorkngTogether —GrowMRTouahQlyl—BGBmgCommunity . PNlg%4W 4)f 350 Dumart From: Victoria Grohn Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:30 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: RE: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (1668 King Street East) Hi Craig, No heritage planning concerns. Victoria Victoria Grohn (she/her) Heritage Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 70411 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 victoria.grohnngeitchener ca From: Christine Kompter <Christine.Kompter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 20211:38 PM To: 'Hodgins, Allan (MTO)' <AIIan.Hodgins@ontario.ca>; _DL # DSD Planning <DSD -Planning Division@kitchener.ca>; 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>; 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@kitchen er.ca>; Mike Seiling <Mike.Seiling@kitchener.ca>; Ontario Power Generation <Executivevp.lawanddevelop ment@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: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Subject: Circulation for Comment - OPA/ZBA (1668 King Street East) Please see attached - additional documentation available in ShareFile. Comments or questions should be directed to Craig Dumart, Senior Planner (copied on this email). Christine Kompter Administrative Assistant I Planning Division I City of Kitchener 200 King Street, West, 6th 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 T_ 1s £ t•�t4 TN' Page 251 of 350 City of Kitchener - Comment Form Project Address: 1668 King Street East Application Type: Official Plan Amendment OPA21/008/K/CD Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA/21/013/K/CD Comments of: Environmental Planning (Sustainability) —City of Kitchener Commenter's name: Carrie Musselman Email: carrie.musselman@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 x 7068 Written Comments Due: October 15, 2021 Date of comments: October 8, 2021 1. Plans, Studies and/or Reports submitted and reviewed as part of a complete application: • Sustainability Statement, 1668 King Street East. July 19, 2021. MHBC Planning. 2. Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of a 23 -storey multiple residential buildings (616 units) connected by a shared parking structure and with commercial space along King St E and provided the following: ® It is very encouraging to know that this development will be constructed to support a more sustainable form of living, building orientation considering passive heating and lighting' building design to achieve an Energy Start 17.0 and building construction to support future PV installation. Based on my review the Sustainability Statement provided in support of the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment is acceptable. 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. ® 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. a 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. 1IPage Page 252 of 350 • 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 ENERGY STAR® Multifamily High -Rise Pilot Program for new construction is a new five-year certification program in Ontario that recognizes buildings that are at least 15% more energy- efficient than those built to the provincial energy code and meet other program requirements. More information can be found online at https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy- efficiency/buildings/new-buildings/enemy-Starr-multifamily high rise pilot program/21966 ➢ 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_ Statement—Standard—Terms—of Reference.pdf Wage §83 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change / Official Plan Amendment Comment Form Address: 1668 King St E Owner: 2806399 Ontario Inc Application: OPA 21/088/K/CD and ZBA 21/013/K/CD Comments Of: Parks & Cemeteries Commenter's Name: Lenore Ross Email: Lenore.ross@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext 7427 Date of Comments: October 07 2021 � °o ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion);%�! ❑ No meeting to be held i 0 I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) I. Documents Reviewed: 021-06-28 ent. Boundary Layer Wind OPA / ZBA to allow a mixed 31 units, 204 square metres ian 4.0, reduced rear yard king to permit parking at a gare metres in size, rather in -lieu of land at the future i Dedication Policy current rkland Dedication Policy is e plan, a revised parkland 000.00 per hectare as per id valuation of $1,110,000 11-0 vviu1 a Ndirudiiu ueuicavon rate of 2% of the total net new commercial floor area are the current Parkland Dedication rates. A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Page 254 of 350 Page 1 of 3 City of Kitchener Zone Change / Official Plan Amendment Comment Form 3. Comments on Submitted Documents Concept Plans - Cusimano Architects drawings SK -00 to SK -17 dated 2021-06-28 Much of the active parkland in the Eastwood neighbourhood Planning Community is located north of Weber St E and the design of the Weber St E frontage should be reconsidered to accommodate pedestrian movement and provide a landscaped streetscape. Accommodating through lot access for residents from both buildings and from bicycle/torage ,f cilities would improve use of and access to existing and planned neighbourhood multi-usepatf}ways°;and trails. A roof on the second floor parking deck should be provided to accommodate additions on-site amenity space.OV ., Wind Study - Pedestrian Level Wind — Preliminary Impact Assessment. `Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory report dated May 112021 The submitted preliminary / desktop Wind Study m' icates that there will be potential wind -related impacts from the proposed buildings particularly along the'KngtSt E frontage. There are pedestrian and transit facilities located along both Weber St E and`Ki;ng St E; within the right of way and also the City - owned Rockway Gardens immediately across Kfg St E'fr"om the development site. A full wind Study utilizing the detailed building design should be'°completed and used to inform design adjustments that will reduce the anticipated off-site wind impactsto pre=development levels. Sensors/evaluation points should be included at the four points noted in fushia on the attached sketch. Parks & Cemeteries will require a'copy of the full Wind Assessment for review and approval at the site plan application stage and expect``that site and building design adjustments will be made to ensure no impacts to the public realm or -;property. A City for Everyone Page 255 of 350 Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Page 2 of 3 City of Kitchener Zone Change / Official Plan Amendment Comment Form 4. Policies, Standards and Resources: ® KitchenerOmcQ|@an - OR of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy - O2 of Kitchener Development Manu/ ® Cycling and Trails Master Plan 90 % ® Multi -Use Pathways & Trails Mastem%n - Urban Design Manu/ %5 Anticipated Fees: ® Parkland De$2fo�npaid as cash h[e�uo land due prior to Final Site Plana app 6v111>,., «j � y : � � 3 « + « , � ƒ ƒ a y J , % 3 . � % � s \ - Q 3 «/ ± v d yy yUS, �. ©y y a % s �y ƒ�� ; , , y Amay ^�> A Ci! rEveryone Page 256 O 350 Working Together— GrowingTouh#«/—B98h3Community City of Kitchener Application Type: Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment Application #: ZBA21/013/K/CD and OPA21/008/K/CD Project Address: 1668 King Street East Comments of: Transportation Services Commenter's Name: Dave Seller Email: dave.seller@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 Date of Comments: October 13, 2021 After reviewing the Transportation Impact Study, Parking Study and Site Circulation Review (July 2021) submitted by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd., Transportation Services offer the following comments. Transportation Services review focused on the Parking Study and Site Circulation Review. A thorough, in depth review of the Transportation Impact Study was not completed for the Weber Street East or King Street East access points, as each of the roadways are under the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo. A review of the site access points for the Five and Ten Year Total Traffic Operations scenarios concluded, that the site access at King Street East in the AM and PM peak hours is operating with acceptable Level of Service (LOS) and acceptable volume to capacity (v/c) ratios. The site access at Weber Street East in the AM peak hour has an acceptable LOS and v/c ratios. The PM peak hour noted a LOS E for vehicles turning left onto Weber Street East, however, there is vehicle capacity available for the site access. The development is proposing 616 dwelling units, plus 204 square metres of retail space. The current zoning by-law parking requirement for this development is 513 spaces, where 371 parking spaces are being proposed. The equates to a parking shortfall of 142 spaces. Of the 616 dwelling units, 132 of the units are proposed to be less than 51 square metres, which permit a lower vehicle parking rate, which is being satisfied. Also, the retail vehicle parking rate is being satisfied. However, the vehicle parking for the remaining 484 dwelling units will be discussed further. As part of the Parking Justification in Section 6 of the report, the analysis compared several different vehicle parking rates to the proposed parking rate and vehicle parking supply for this development. Also, the incorporation of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures into the site. The parking rate analysis of five proxy sites that are located within the City of Kitchener concluded an average peak parking demand of 0.66 parking spaces per unit, where this development is proposing 0.70 spaces per unit. The ITE Parking Generation Manual for this type of development and location estimates, 345 parking spaces, where 371 parking spaces are being proposed. Area Specific A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Page 257 of 350 Vehicle Ownership from the 2016 Transportation Tomorrow Survey suggests that vehicle ownership among apartment dwellers is 0.98 vehicles per household. It should be noted that vehicle ownership could not be consider for the ION rail service that opened in September 2019. Also, the household data reflects older developments, where vehicle parking was typically over supplied and didn't have comprehensive TDM plans associated with the developments. The TDM measures noted within the report spoke to, existing Grand River Transit routes along King/Weber streets and pedestrian walkability along existing municipal sidewalks at King/Weber streets. The report also noted that the site is committed to unbundling the cost of parking from the units, providing 124 indoor secure Class A bicycle parking spaces, provision of car share parking and TDM educational information packages for tenants. It should be noted that the proposed visitor parking rate of 10% would meet the intent of the future zoning by-law and all parking to be located on-site. Therefore, Transportation Services can support the proposed vehicle parking rate of 0.70 spaces per unit for units greater than 51 square metres, provided that the above noted committed TDM measures are provided on-site for this development. b. The truck movement plan on Figure 7.1 AutoTURN Site Circulation TAC HSU, is acceptable. Transportation Services supports the recommendation in the report to have the circular center island at the Weber Street East access point be a constructed as a mountable island, to enable trucks to exit the site in a forward motion onto Weber Street East. A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully—Building Community Page 258 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Fora, Address: 1668 King St E Owner: 2806399 Ontario Inc Application #: OPA 21/088/K/CD and ZBA 21/013/K/CD Comments Of: City of Kitchener— Urban Design- Planning Commenter's Name: Pegah Fahimian Email: Pegah.fahimian@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 Ext. 7342 Date of Comments: October 15, 2021 ❑ g (questions/concerns/comments I plan to attend the meetin for discussion) , � No meeting to be held %.,,11/1000 ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. • O • • 2. Documents Reviewed: rn%ior I o+tor 'y Layer Wind Tunnel to allow a mixed-use 04 square meters of !te parking to permit 1.0 square meters in meet design criteria sed design proposal J in the City's Urban i identified below: ated with the street ublic spaces. ign Manual • The tower should step back from its base a minimum of 3m along any street -facing elevations. • The underground parking structure should have sufficient setback from the property lines to accommodate the necessary soil volume to support required large -statured, high canopied trees. Perimeter trees should not be located on the garage slab roof. Within the site, required tree plantings can be accomodated on the garage slab but will still required standard minimum soil volumes. A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully— Building Community Page 259 of 350 Page 1 of 3 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form 3. Comments on Submitted Documents Concept Plans - Cusimano Architects drawings SK -00 to SK -17 dated 2021-06-28 ® Towers are highly visible elements of the urban environment and must meet Kitchener's highest standards for design excellence. The building should be designed and clad with different"aterials and colors so that they read as distinct from one another.f/% / • The proposed towers should have unique top features that is architecturally exe lleSPUR,k.. highl.� visible and makes a positive contribution to the image of Kitchener developing skyjne �'"%,,. ® Provide natural surveillance by employing high percentages of glazinga"` esround level and incorporate more units with windows and balconies on the maih'faca,de"''with views onto the street g i; u; �%ir„ ® Towers should have Heights that are visibly distinct when vr'ewedfrom ground level. Generally, a tower should be shorter than an adjacent tower if its�,,At'eis�part of"a transition to low or mid -rise surrounding neighborhoods, and a to r shou(:d be taller than an adjacent tower if its site is closer to higher order transit stops or significant°-1'arr ark destinations. ® Provide materiality and texture shifts at the odium"and across the towers and incorporate p variations in tower setbacks from the bAse'distinguish the tower form from the podium. • High quality building design is expectetl The buildli design should be revised to incorporate appropriate setbacks, stepbacks-and wellarticulated massing with a well-defined base/podium and a ground floor integrated into°the pu:b;lic realm. ® Residential entrances--"shoufd:be'elearly identified and offer access from both the public realm and the private./p'6f;thAuilding. All utilitiessh'buld':be coordinated with the landscape design and with building elevations to provide a high qua ity�pedest"rain experience with the site and from the public realm. Infrastructure should moi.. h1 g mechanical/ electrical vvithir the building m mechanical electrical rooms and exterior connections located discretely and incorporate physical screens or landscape plating as required. Surface transformers or servLce connections visible from the public realm are not supported. Wind Study - Pedestrian Level Wind — Preliminary Impact Assessment. Boundary Layer Wind runnel Laboratory report dated May 11, 2021 The submitted preliminary / desktop Wind Study indicates that all building corners can be expected to experience increased winds and there will be potential wind impacts from the proposed buildings A City for Everyone Page 260 of 350 Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community D,R� a �, City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form particularly along the King k Efrontage. The amenit space B located between two bm8ln s. This area has been identified as requiring mitigation t mak it functional for typical amenity maps. Afull Wind Assessment should beprovided for review at the site plan ap/|q£o,nstage. Arevised design proposal should be developed that addresses the wind impacts outlined in the submitted wind stuyy. A City for Everone Wo¥hgT Amer— GmwngT Thoughtfully —B%B!n Community Page 281 O SSO a e 3 of 3 / 'A ƒ%% � \ � � a Z%y 4 y% z r�% i« / y a a ; ƒ � 3 \ %± y � � � 6 y�;yy�o Y y , � > «� � m , V", ; y >� y . . � A City for Everone Wo¥hgT Amer— GmwngT Thoughtfully —B%B!n Community Page 281 O SSO a e 3 of 3 Craig Dumart From: Katie Wood Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 8:47 AM To: 'Kate Wills'; Craig Dumart Cc: 'Stephen Litt'; Mark Hoculik, Pierre Chauvin Subject: RE: 1668 king st street - opajzba resubmission This is acceptable to Engineering. Thank you. Engineering and KU have no concerns regarding the flows at this time. Sincerely, 7COH9 WOOd, C.E.T. Project Manager) Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7135 TTY 1-866-969-9994 katie.wood Cab kitchen er ca From: Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcplan.com> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2022 5:12 PM To: Craig Dumart < Craig. Duma rt@kitchener.ca>; Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener.ca> Cc: 'Stephen Litt' <sI@vivedevelopment.ca>; Mark Hoculik <mh@vivedevelopment.ca>; Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission Hi Craig and Katie. Please see the email below from Justin Erb at SBM confirming that the population on site has decreased. The domestic water demand will be less and sanitary flows will be less, therefore the flows from the original SFS are still met. We trust the email below and attachments are satisfactory. Katie — can you please confirm you are satisfied with the email below? Craig- can you please confirm that there are no outstanding items for 1668 King to finalize the recirculation/comments? Thank you. Kate KATE WILLS BES MCIP PPP I Associate �`-AIBC Planning, Urban Design& Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON I N213 3X9 I T 519 576 3650 1 C 519 635 9999 1 F 519 576 0121 1lvvills(c�rnhbcolan com Folio -vii us: U1lebcaga I Lin,<edin I Facebool< I Twitter I Vimeo Page 262 of 350 This communication is intended solely for the named addressee(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, protected or otherwise exempt from disclosure. No waiver of confidence, privilege, protection or otherwise is made. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please advise us immediately and delete this email without reading, copying or forwarding it to anyone. From: Justin Erb <jerb sbmltd.ca> Sent: June 16, 2022 4:00 PM To: Mark Hoculik <mh@vivedevelopment ca>; Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcplan.com> Cc: Stephen Litt <sl@vivedevelopment.ca>; Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan com>; 'Daniel Cusimano' <dca@studio185.ca>; Mick Kerr <mkerr@studio185.ca> Subject: RE: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission Hi Mark and Kate, Our original Servicing Feasibility Study (SFS) dated May 31, 2021, (attached for reference) used a total unit count of 616 units containing 852 bedrooms for a total population of 1,704 people. The revised architectural plans (attached) dated May 13, and May 31, 2022, along with the email from Mick providing the bedroom count show a total unit of 616 units containing 795 bedrooms for a total population of 1,590 people. As the total population has decreased, the domestic water demand will be less and the sanitary flows will also be less; therefore, the flows from the original SFS are still met. Please, let me know if you require any additional information. Have a great day, Justin Erb, C.E.T. Associate I, Project Lead P: 519-471-6667 x117 S T.R I K 'BALD F .......... From: Mark Hoculik <mh@vivedevelopment ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 2:31 PM To: Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcolan.com>; Justin Erb <jerb@sbmltd.ca> Cc: Stephen Litt <sl@vivedevelopment.ca>; Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan.com> Subject: RE: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission @Justin Erb — Please provide email confirmation for Katie's email below as instructed. Your comment was as follows (in tracker): Page 263 of 350 Justin - no servicing concern that would hold back sign off on re -zoning. Changes on detailed design (Confirm Storm Sewer Restriction) E:r MARK HOCULIK I Project Manager, Design & Planning Vive Development I vivedevelopment.com 519.574.4338 1 mh@vivedevelopment.ca From: Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcplan.com> Sent: June 7, 2022 2:24 PM To: Mark Hoculik <_mh@vivedevelopment.ca> Cc: Stephen Litt <sl@vivedevelo ment.ca>; Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan.com> Subject: FW: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission Mark. Please see the email thread and below from the City of Kitchener regarding the Functional Servicing Brief for 1668 King St. We did not resubmit an updated study as part of this submission. Can you please touch base with SBM and see how they can address the City concerns? Thanks Kate KATE WILLS EES IVICIP RPP I Associate MHBCPlanning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON I N213 3X9 T 519 576 3650 1 C 519 635 9999 1 F 519 576 0121 1 kwillsQmhbeolan.corn Follow us: Weboacle I Linkedin I Facebook I Twitter I Vimeo This communication is intended solely for the named addressee(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, protected or ol, eryiise exempt from disclosure. No waiver of confidence, privilege, protection or othenvise is made. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please advise us immediately and delete this email v/ithout reading, copying or fonvarding it to anyone, From: Craig Dumart <Crai,-.Duman@kitchener.ca> Sent: June 7, 2022 2:14 PM To: Kate Wills <kvvills@mhbcalan.com> Subject: FW: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission See Engineering's response below. Page 264 of 350 Craig From: Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener ca> Sent: Tuesday, lune 7, 2022 2:13 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener ca> Subject: RE: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission Hello, I've looked this over and it doesn't appear that they updated the functional servicing report or water distribution report. Those are standard Engineering requirements for a ZBA. If the flows from the original 2021 application are still met then I'd just need that confirmation in an email from the consultant. Sincerely, Xdie ®®d"'c.E.T. Project Manager) Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7135 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 katie.wood kitchener. ca From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart kitchener ca> Sent: Monday, June 6, 2022 2:32 PM To: Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca>; Pegah Fahimian <Pegah.Fahimian@kitchener ca>; MMohr <MMohr regionofwaterloo.ca>; Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener ca> Subject: FW: 1668 king st street - opa/zba resubmission Good afternoon everyone, The applicant has revised their OPA/ZBA application in response to staffs comments on their initial submission. Please see the share file link below with the resubmission subfolder with all of the updated documents. Please review and provide updated formal comments by JUNE 30, 2022. Craig Dumart, BES, IVICIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craig.dumart_@kitchener ca a VE From: Christine Kompter<Christine.Komoter@kitchener.ca> Sent: Monday, June 6, 2022 2:27 PM Page 265 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Dave Seller Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:01 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: RE: 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement The below parking breakdown is acceptable. From: Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcplan.com> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 2:43 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca>; Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener.ca> Cc: 'Stephen Litt' <sl@vivedevelopment.ca>; Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan.com>; Mark Hoculik <mh@vivedevelopment.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement Hi Craig and Dave. As per your request, below is a table showing the breakdown of parking for 1668 King Street East. If you require and additional information, please let me know. Thanks Kate KATE WILLS BES MCIP RPP I Associate HBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON I N26 3X9 I T 519 576 3650 1 C 519 635 9999 1 F 519 576 0121 1 kwillsC@mhbcnian.com Follolav us: Webpage I Linkedin I Facebook I Twitter I Vimeo This cora Unlc@`I0;1 is in°8!10ed s0lelf i0r ti18llamsd add-Qe,2(s) 2, d i n -Y cuii'.aiilal Is pitnllegeC;, C� i l: ilt �, ,0 v_z_i G 0: 0`_'1 ;, S -, 0? iiGm d'scl0siffe 11\101P1ai e:Oi C01tC]e�lc2, Or iilcr8, pro.sc'Ubn Or O:Lhan4 se is Fc d 11" y0!! alo COi 71„ i.lt3gd8d recd err' Oi t';.- cC.?ii!'!^a� on, ,ulE�%,_a .arse tis I M f'-z;i1a�eIy 8i'lri d s 3 8,Tk'i IN', i0Li ie2:Il' c0?yl"G,- Cr'Jl„, ddi, i l tv .. JOr;a. 1 Page 266 of 350 From: Craig Dumart <Cralg.DUmart kitchener ca> Sent: June 16, 2022 11:08 AM To: Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcolan com>; Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcolan com> Cc: 'Stephen Litt' <sl @vivedevelopment ca> Subject: FW: 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement See daves request below. Cra ig From: Dave Seller <Dave.SeHerkitchener ca> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:49 AM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart kitchener ca> Subject: RE: 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement Hi Craig, Can you have the applicant provide a summary of the parking provided. Retail Visitor Residential Total Thanks. Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.sellerCa kitchener ca ���'�� �'•,� Irk �� ���'� � i 1 ��� From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Durnart@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:20 PM To: Dave Seller <Dave.Seller@kitchener ca> Subject: FW: 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement See response below regarding visitor parking rate for 1668 king st e From: Kate Wills <kwills@mhbcplan.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:33 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener ca> Cc: Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcnlan.com>; Stephen Litt <sl@vivedevelopment ca>; Mark Hoculik <mh a vivedevelopment.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King Street East - Visitor Parking Requirement Hi Craig. Page 267 of 350 We have had some discussions with our project team and would like to add back in the original request for a reduction in visitor parking for 1668 King Street to 7% of the total parking requirement. Please use this email as our formal request for permission to amend Section 6.1.2 b) vi) C to permit rate of 7% of required parking. ) p t Visitor Parking at a If you have any questions please let me know. The justification for the reduction of the visitor parking rate remains the same as our original submission. Thank you. Kate KATE WILLS BES MCIP RPP I Associate Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON I N2B 3X9 I T 519 5763650 9999 F 519 576 0121 kwills(a�mhbc�lan com C 519 635 Follow us: Web ale I Lines I Face � Tv✓fitter � Vimeo suieiy Tor ine named addressee(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, protected or otherwise exempt from disclosure. No waiver of confidence, privilege, protection or otherwise is made. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please advise us immediately and delete this email without reading, copying or forwarding it to anyone. Page 268 of 350 Region of Waterloo Craig Dumart, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Dumart, 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 226-752-8622 File: D17/2/21008 C14/2/21013 August 10, 2022 Re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 21/08 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 21/013 — 2nd submission 1668 Fling Street East MHBC Planning Ltd. (C/O Pierre Chauvin) on behalf of 2806399 Ontario Inc. (C/O Stephen Litt) CITY OF KITCHENER MHBC Planning Ltd. on behalf of 2806399 Ontario Inc. has resubmitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 1668 King Street East in the City of Kitchener. Original Application and Proposal: The original proposal was to permit a mixed-use development for two, 23 storey buildings consisting of 616 residential units and 204 square metres of commercial space. The applicant required an Official Plan Amendment to permit an increased in the floor space ratio of 7.2 whereas a maximum of 4.0 is permitted. In addition, a Zoning By-law Amendment was required in order to permit the increased floor space ratio of 7.2, and a rear yard setback of 12 metres, whereas 14 metres is required and a parking rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for a multiple dwelling unit greater than 51 square metres in size, rather than the required 1 space per unit. Current Application and Proposal: The applicant has continued to proposed a mixed-use development for two towers; One tower is proposed as a multi-storey tower containing an 8 -storey podium connected to a 12 and 23 storey residential tower containing 313 residential units. The ground floor contains approximately 184.4 sq.mt of commercial/retail space. The second tower Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 1 of 11 Page 269 of 350 contains an 8 -storey podium connected to a 12 and 22 storey residential tower containing 303 residential units. There is a shared outdoor amenity area located on the third storey above the parking structure. Four hundred and three (403) parking spaces are located in a below grade parking structure and within the first two storeys of the 3 - storey parking deck which is to be shared by both buildings. An Official Plan Amendment is required to permit the redesignation of the lands from Mixed -Use with Special Policy Area 1 to Mixed -Use with a Special Policy Area to permit an increased FSR of 7.2 (whereas a maximum of 4.0 is permitted). The Zoning By-law Amendment is required to rezone the whole of the lands to MIX -2 and to modify site- specific provisions to allow an FSR of 7.2 (whereas a max. of 4 FSR is permitted); permit a rear yard.setback from the Weber Street frontage of 9.4 m (whereas 14 m is required); permit a dwelling unit at grade (along the King Street frontage) in a mixed-use building; permit a parking rate of 0.64/unit for all multiple dwelling units. The Regional Municipality of Waterloo has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: Regional Cornrnents 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 designated Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1 in the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Furthermore, the subject lands are zoned High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor (MU -3) Zone. The Urban Area designation of the ROP has the physical infrastructure and communit infrastructure to support major growth and social and public health services (ROP y Section 2.D). The ROP supports a Planned Community Structure based on a system of Nodes, Corridors and other areas that are linked via an integrated transportation system (ROP objective 2.1 and 2.2). Components of the Planned Community Structure include the Urban Area, nodes, corridors and other development areas including Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA's). Mostly all of the Region's future growth will occur within the Urban Area, with a substantial portion of this growth directed to the existing Built -Up Area of the Region through reurbanization. Focal points for reurbanization include Urban Growth Centres, Township Urban Growth Centres, Major Transit Station Areas, Reurbanization Corridors and Major Local Nodes (ROP Section 2.B). Regional staff understand that the development is located in an Urban Corridor of the City of Kitchener and is situated on two Regional Roads with bus routes that connect to a rapid transit stop; therefore, Regional staff have no objection to the additional density proposed through this application. In addition to the above, the Region wishes to advise the applicant of the following technical comments related to the proposal: Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866 V.1 Page 2 of 11 Page 270 of 350 Record of Site Condition As indicated through the record of pre -submission, there are medium and high environmental threats located on and adjacent to the subject lands due to past land uses in accordance with the Region's Treats Inventory Database (TID); therefore, a Record of Site Condition (RSC) and Ministry Acknowledgement Letter shall be required in accordance with the Region's Implementation Guidelines. The Region shall require a holding provision on the subject lands (excluding the lands subject to the road dedication) to require the submission of a RSC and Ministry Acknowledgement letter to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Corridor Planning Official Plan and Zonin B -law Amendment Sta e. Transportation (Road) Noise: Region of Waterloo staff have reviewed the "Noise Feasibility Study, Proposed Mixed - Use Development, 1668 King Street East, Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario" dated July 8, 2021, prepared by HGC Engineering and Regional transportation comments are as follows: The environmental noise study notes that the proposed development will be impacted by both transportation noise and stationary noise sources. The transportation noise aspects of the report determined that the noise levels at various locations exceed the Region of Waterloo and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) noise limits. Noise mitigation measures (e.g. installation of air-conditioning special building components (e.g. walls, windows, doors etc.) and noise -warning clauses shall be required for all units in the development to achieve the indoor noise level criteria. The study determined that the proposed noise sensitive aspects of the proposed development will be feasible and it is recommended that further detailed noise assessment is required for each of the proposed buildings once more details are made available (e.g. civil, electrical and mechanical plans and equipment selections and materials are made available). To address this, Regional staff require a Holding Provision requiring the submission of a detailed transportation noise study for each of the buildings once civil, electrical and mechanical plans and equipment selections and materials are provided. The detailed noise study and any related implementation shall be to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. In addition to the Holding Provision, the following mitigation measures shall be implemented through a future Site Plan Agreement at the Site Plan stage and through conditions of Draft Plan Approval at the Condominium stage (should a condominium be proposed): 1. All residential units within Building Wand Building `B' of the proposed development at 1668 King Street East, Kitchener shall be constructed with air conditioning and include the following noise warning clauses in any agreements Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 3 of 11 Page 271 of 350 of Offers of Purchase and Sale, Lease/Rental Agreements, and/or Condominium Declarations: "Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to ffic may occasionally inte increasing road trarfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Minist of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.,, ry "This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.,, 2. Outdoor Living Areas (OLA's) were identified in the study as being located on the second storey podium roof between Buildings A and B, as well as at grade to the west of Building B. The predicted noise levels at the OLAs exceed the noise level limits and require the noise -warning clauses listed above. In addition to the noise -warning clauses noted above, a 1.07m high parapet wall shall be required along the roof edge of the second storey. The parapet wall must be solid,a free and have a surface density not less than 20kg/m2, g p 3. Building Components within Building Wand Building `B' require upgraded glazing elements for the building envelope to ensure adequate indoor sound levels from transportation noise. The developer shall ensure adequate sound levels from transportation noise and confirm the assumed 0% (40% fixed and 10% operable) for living/dining rooms and the assumed 40% (30% fixed and 10% operable) for bedroom windows used in the STC calculations. The minimum fixed window STC requirements are identified in Table 4 and 5 of the re shown below: ort p Doc's No. 4145866 Document Number: 4151384 Version Page V.1 g 4 °yage 272 of 350 Table 4: Required Minimum Glazing STC for Building A Facade Space Glazing STC1._= North Lig iub'Duiino STC -30 East Livin?Ditiin_ Bedroom STC -30 East Living Dii ll 2 STC -34 Bedroom STC -33 South LivinzDuliva STC -37 Bediuom STC -31 West Ln-incDininp OBC Table 5: Required Minimum Glazing STC for Building B Facade Space Glazing ST01 Noi't11 Litiu?:Diuuin STC -31 Bedroom STC -30 East Livin?Ditiin_ STC -3; South Nest I Ln-rn?'Dininrs I OBC Bzdroom OBC \otes for Tables 4 and 5. I Based on 5M trinuoty to floor area ratio for livin?'daini, rooms a11d 4O°o for the bedrooms. �[%hea detailed floor plans and building elevations are available, glazing requirements should be refined based on actual window to floor area ratios. STC rcgnlremellf refers i0 {I.. alaziaa. Small leaks Through operable door and nindonvs are assumed. however. tight weather seals should be Provided to reduce such leakage to the extent feasible. OBC — Ontario Buildine Code 4. The location and installation of any outdoor/indoor air conditioning devices should be placed in a way that minimizes noise impacts and complies with the criteria of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Noise publication (NPC -300). 5. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, the City of Kitchener's Building Inspector will certify that the noise attenuation measures have been incorporated in the building plans and upon completion of construction, the City of Kitchener's Building Inspector will certify that the dwelling units have been constructed accordingly. Stationary Noise: Regional staff have reviewed the stationary noise aspects of the environmental noise study entitled "Noise Feasibility Study, Proposed Mixed -Use Development, 1668 King Street East, Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Ontario" dated July 8, 2021 and the "Response to ROW Comments" dated April 20, 2022 both prepared by HGC Engineering and have the following regarding the stationary noise findings: The study has identified a number of off-site stationary noise sources that have a potential impact on the subject lands. These off-site sources include but are not limited to an Autobody Shop and Used Auto Dealership directly adjacent to the subject lands. The study identified the rooftop paint exhaust fan associated with the Autobody Shop Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 5 of 11 Page 273 of 350 (Kitchener Autobody) has a noise exceedance of 2 dBA and the study recommends to mitigate noise from the exhaust fan through either a quieter fan or a silencer. It is Regional staff's understanding that the developer is exploring the possibility of source controls with the Owner of the Autobody Shop. This will need to be addressed through a detailed noise study. The Region has received confirmation by the Applicant/Developer that Kitchener Autobody has been consulted and the Autobody shop agrees to implement the updated study recommendation at the detailed design stage/site plan stage to attenuate at the source. The Region shall require a letter of confirmation from the Owner of Kitchener Autobody to ensure they agree to implement the recommended mitigation measures on the exhaust fan; all to the satisfaction of the Region. A holding provision shall be required to ensure this detailed study is completed and confirmation from Kitchener Autobody is received, to the satisfaction of the Region. Finally, although detailed building designs have yet to be provided, the study identified potential on-site noise sources such as cooling towers, exhaust fans, emergency generators and A/C equipment that may be associated with the lower floor commercial uses. These sources will require further assessment through a detailed stationary noise study determine any impacts to on-site and off-site sensitive receptors. Similar to the above, Regional staff require a Holding Provision (Holding Zone) be implemented on the entirety of the subject lands to ensure that the assessment of this aspect of the proposal (including the mitigation detail at the Autobody Shop) has been assessed through a detailed Station Noise Study; all to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Based on the above, Regional staff are satisfied with the conclusions and recommendations within the Noise Feasibility Study at this stage (Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment stage). As the detailed design of the building has yet to be known, a Holding Provision shall be required to obtain a detailed noise study that includes details relating to floor plans, building elevations, mechanical drawings, and equipment selections and the mitigation detail (source based) at the Autobody Shop and to obtain the letter from the Owner of the Autobody Shop confirming they agree to implement the recommended mitigation measures related to the exhaust fan. Furthermore, the equipment selected shall comply with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) NPC -300 Noise Guideline. Finally, the detailed noise study shall ensure mitigation measures for noise exceedance resulting from the adjacent commercial facilities and assess the impact of the development on itself and other residential buildings in the neighbourhood. The accepted mitigation measures and noise -warning clauses shall be implemented through the future site plan agreement or through other Registered Development Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page C of 11 Page 274 of 350 agreement with the City of Kitchener. In addition, the mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the Offers of Purchase and Sale, Lease/Rental Agreements. Regional staff recommend the following noise -warning clauses to be registered on title for all dwelling units and that these be implemented through a registered development agreement with the City of Kitchener. Furthermore, it is recommended that the following noise warning clauses be included in agreements of Offers of Purchase and Sale, Lease/Rental Agreements at the Site Plan Stage: 1. "Purchasers/tenants are advised that due to the proximity of the adjacent commercial/institutional facilities, sound from these facilities may at times be audible. " 2. The Acoustical Consultant for the development shall prepare a detailed noise study when floor plans, building elevations and mechanical drawings and equipment selections are available and confirm that mechanical equipment sound emissions comply with MECP Noise Guideline NPC -300 at the development itself and other residential buildings in the neighbourhood. 3. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, the City of Kitchener's Building Inspector will certify that the noise attenuation measures are incorporated in the building plans and upon completion of construction, the City of Kitchener's Building Inspect will certify that the dwelling units have been constructed accordingly. Access Permit/TIS/Access Regulation: The subject lands have vehicular access to the municipal road network via a single right-in/right-out only access to King Street East (Regional Road 15) and two full moves accesses to Weber Street East (Regional Road 08). The plans provided with the application propose the re -location of the right-in/right-out only access to King Street East and the retention of the two full moves access locations to Weber Street East in approximately the same location. The Region has no objection to the accesses proposed at this time. Further comments related to access design details will be provided through a future site plan application. A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) entitled "1668 King Street East Kitchener Ontario Traffic Impact Study, Parking Study and Site Circulation Review" dated July 2021, prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited was submitted with the first submission of OPA21/08 and ZBA21/13. At that time, the Region indicated various concerns with the Transportation Impact Study and Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited has provided a response letter entitled "RE: 1668 King Street East Traffic Impact Study, Parking Study, and Access/Circulation Review- Response to Agency Comments" dated May 11, 2022. The Region accepts the conclusions and recommendations made in the response letter. Please be advised that the Regional Road Access Permit Application, fees and specific design criteria can be deferred to a future site plan application. Please continue to work with Regional staff on the detailed site plan drawings relating to access designs for both Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 7 of 11 Page 275 of 350 King Street East and Weber Street East. In addition, please show the pedestrian crossing related infrastructure on the site plan drawings. Regional Road Dedication: While not required at this stage (OPA/ZBA stage), please ensure the road dedication along Weber Street East (Regional Road 08) is shown appropriately on all plans and the development is designed to accommodate the dedication as the plans support of the OPA/ZBA do not appear to show the required road dedicatioprovided in n. Stormwater Management & Site Grading: The Region received a copy of the "Site Servicing Feasibility Study" dated May 31, 2021, completed by Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz and Regional staff have accepted the study. Region of Waterloo Transportation Capital Program: Please be advised that this section of Weber Street East is anticipated to be reconstructed in 2027 as per the Region of Waterloo's 10 -Year Capital Program (TCP). Region of Waterloo International Airport The subject lands are within the Region of Waterloo Zoning Regulated Area and within the Take-Off/Approach Surface for Runway 08. According to the Region of Waterloo International Airport Zoning Regulation (AZR) online tool, the permitted building height for the subject lands is 409m Above Sea Level (ASL) and the maximum building height is 85m based on a maximum ground level of 324m ASL. The proposed building heights are 72.2m (23 storeys) based on the concept plans provided with the updated circulation. While the exact finished grade elevations for the development are not known at this time, please ensure the building height does not exceed 409m ASL. In addition, The Region of Waterloo International Airport AZR also regulates any construction towers/cranes for the proposed development. Any construction towers/cranes must also comply with the Region of Waterloo International AZR. The AZR online tool can be found here: ion. ult :/, Furthermore, it is recommended that the following noise -warning clause be implemented through a Registered Development Agreement between the Owner/Developer and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo through a future Site Plan Application, Consent or Condominium Application: "Prospective purchasers and tenants are advised that all lots and blocks in this plan of subdivision are located within or in close proximity to one of the flight paths leading into and out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport and that directional lighting along this path and noise from aircraft using the flight path may cause concern to some individuals." Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866 V 1 Page 8 of 11 Page 276 of 350 Hydrogeology and Water Programs Regional staff request that a prohibition on Geothermal Wells as defined in Chapter 8 of the Region Official Plan, including vertical open and closed loop geothermal energy systems, be written in the Zoning By-law for the subject lands. The following is recommended wording for the prohibition: Geothermal Wells shall be prohibited on site in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Regional Official Plan. A geothermal well is defined as a vertical well, borehole or pipe installation used for geothermal systems, ground -source heat pump systems, geo- exchange systems or earth energy systems for heating or cooling, including open -loop and closed-loop vertical borehole systems. A geothermal well does not include a horizontal system where construction or excavation occurs to depths less than five meters unless the protective geologic layers overlaying a vulnerable aquifer have been removed through construction or excavation. Housing Services The following Regional policies and initiatives support the development and maintenance of affordable housing: ® Regional Strategic Plan o Objective 4.2 requires the Region to make affordable housing more available to individuals and families. 10 -Year Housing and Homelessness Plan o contains an affordable housing target which is that 30% of all new residential development between 2019 and 2041 in Waterloo Region is to be affordable to low and moderate income households. ® Building Better Futures Framework o shows how the Region plans to create 2,500 units of housing affordable to people with low to moderate incomes by 2025. ® Region of Waterloo Official Plan o Section 3.A (Range and Mix of Housing) contains land use policies that ensure the provision of a full and diverse range and mix of permanent housing that is safe, affordable, of adequate size, and meets the accessibility requirements of all residents. The Region supports the provision of a full range of housing options, including affordable housing. Rent levels and house prices that are considered affordable according to the Regional Official Plan are provided below in the section on affordability. Should this development application move forward, 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, a mechanism should be in place to ensure the units remain affordable and establish income levels of the households who can rent or own the homes. Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 9 of 11 Page 277 of 350 Staff further recommend meeting with Housing Services to discuss the proposal in more detail and to explore opportunities for partnerships or programs and mechanisms to support a defined level of affordability. For the purposes of evaluating the affordability of an ownership unit, based on the definition in the Regional Official Plan, the purchase price is compared to the least expensive of: Housing for which the purchase price results in annual accommodation costs which do not exceed 30 percent of gross '` $385,500 annual household income for low and moderate income households Housing for which the purchase price is at least 10 percent below the average purchase price of a resale unit in the $576,347 regional market area 'Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housing Tables (2021). In order for an owned unit to be deemed affordable, the maximum affordable house price is $385,500. 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 household income for low and moderate $1,470 income renter households A unit for which the rent is at or below the Bachelor: $950 average market rent (AMR) in the 1 -Bedroom: $1,134 regional market area 2 -Bedroom: $1,356 3 -Bedroom: $1,538 4+ Bedroom: $3,997 *Based on the most recent information available from the PPS Housing Tables (2021) In order for a rental unit to be deemed affordable, the average rent for the proposed units which have fewer than 3 bedrooms must be at or below the average market rent in the regional market area as shown above. For proposed units with three or more bedrooms, the average rent for the units must be below $1,470. Fees By copy of this letter, the Region of Waterloo acknowledges receipt of the Region's Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment review fees totalling $6,900.00 and the Transportation Impact Study Fee of $500.00. Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 10 of 11 Page 278 of 350 General Comments As indicated above, the Region has no objection to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment subject to the implementation of a Holding Provision for the following: ® Receipt of a Record of Site Condition (RSC) and Ministry Acknowledgment Letter for the entirety of the subject lands (excluding the Regional Road Dedication) to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; and, e A detailed noise study for road and stationary noise has been completed and implementation measures addressed (including confirmation from the Owner of Kitchener Autobody that they accept the mitigation measures on their building) to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Furthermore, the Region shall require a prohibition on geothermal energy systems within the Zoning By-law. The recommended wording for the geothermal prohibition is: Geothermal Wells shall be prohibited on site in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Regional Official Plan. A geothermal well is defined as a vertical well, borehole or pipe installation used for geothermal systems, ground -source heat pump systems, geo- exchange systems or earth energy systems for heating or cooling, including open -loop and closed-loop vertical borehole systems. A geothermal well does not include a horizontal system where construction or excavation occurs to depths less than five meters unless the protective geologic layers overlaying a vulnerable aquifer have been removed through construction or excavation. 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. 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. 2806399 Ontario Inc. C/O Stephen Litt (Owner), MHBC Planning Ltd. C/O Pierre Chauvin (Applicant) Document Number: 4151384 Version: 1 Doc's No. 4145866V.1 Page 11 of 11 Page 279 of 350 Craig Dumart .From: kevinkellyf Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 20214:2'9 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] application for development in your neighbourhood Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Hello Craig, Just had cancer surgery home recovering now, excited about whats happening in eastwood neighbourhood, and fully support the new development. Just curious on whether crunch fitness still going to be around and whats happening with the old seegmiller area. Thank you Kevin Kelly Page 280 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Mark Jrschick Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2022 3:31 PM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Sarah Marsh; Debbie Chapman Subject: - [EXTERNAL] Re: 1668 King Street East OPA/ZBA Resubmission Hello Mr. Dumart. Clearly, the applicant has done their homework. Kudos. It, however, is still a major concern to myself and my neighbours. By the numbers, it says that Weber St. E. is able to withstand the extra would disagree. It is our opinion, based on experience living here, that Weber St. is already over used. The WRPS traffic. I, and my neighbours agree. They don't have the manpower to control the current speed and volume here. I don't believe addingmore c will ease their woes. Also, consider the traffic from the buildings going up on or near Weber St. would Shantz/Weber. Fergus and Weber. Fairway and Kin ars King this doesn't even touch what's ha Borden Ave. Kitchener. We all know that Kitchener needs more housing. Please Please no more aroundppening in downtown Weber/Jackson/Montgomery/Ottawa N. Thanks for your consideration. Mark Irschick --- Original Message ------ From: Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca To: Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca Cc: Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca; Debbie. Chapman @kitchener.ca Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2:38 PM Subject: 1668 King Street East OPA/ZBA Resubmission Good morning, The applicant has submitted a revised development concept which is current) bein reviewed by staff. The NEW revised documents can be reviewed here y g s List 633210 df Craig Dumart, BES, IVICIP, RPP Senior Planner Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 craig.dumartCc)kitchener ca mW 1 Page 281 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Gina Georgiou Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 6:05 PM To: Pierre. Chauvin; Craig Dumart Cc: Stephen R. Litt: mh@vivedevelopment.ca; Sarah Marsh; Debbie Chapman; Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: 1668 King St E project Good Evening All. I went and listed back to the initial meeting in October and I misinterpreted the study I thought was mentioned vs what has essentially been seen in Toronto. It was stated from Stephen Litt (45:14 minutes) that the deepest rental needs are smaller 1 bedroom orientation (thus why the proposed buildings will be 2/3's 1 bedroom plus den and 1/3 2 bedrooms plus den. He stated that families tend to be ground oriented (basically houses with yards) which are hard to come by in Kitchener. So as our land availability becomes more sacred, we must build a city, now that we have the opportunity, which supports all family sizes and room for people to have office space as well as more people are working from home due to Companies shifting their views of actually going to a work place. Below is the link to the original meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7waSHiiNUk for quick reference. Regards Gina From: Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcplan.com> Sent: March 2, 2022 9:35 AM To: Gina Georgiou Craig Dumart <craig.dumart@kitchener.ca> Cc: Stephen R. Litt <sl@vivedevelopment.ca>; mh@vivedevelopment.ca; Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca>; Debbie Chapman <debbie.chapman@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: 1668 King St E project Hi Gina, Thanks for your inquiry. We continue to work with City planning and urban design staff to review and revise the proposed design in order to address the many City urban design standards. As a result, the number and size of the.units will change with these design revisions. Our hope is to resolve these outstanding matters with Staff within the coming weeks such that the applications can be brought forward to the City's Planning Committee for consideration sometime in the spring. As for the documentation justifying the size of the units, I would ask my client (Stephen or Mark) to provide this detail as they are more familiar with the market needs that myself. NOTE: I am Working remotely and can be reached on my dell 9 below. PIERRE CHAUVIN, MA, MCIP, RPP I Partner Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON 580 4912 1 F 519 576 0121 1 pchauvin@mhbcplan.com Follow us: .gbb acre I Linkedin I Fac®book I Twitter I Vimeo N213 3X9 I T 519 576 3650 X 701 1 C 519 Page 282 of 350 I 4 � a SPOCIal Note: Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are moving the majoritY of our reducing our offices to minimal in-person staff. The firm remains open. We will mak staff to remote access and seamless as possible. a this transition as From: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Sent: March 2, 2022 9:11 AM To: Gina Georgiou Subject: Re: 1668 King St E project Hi Gina, I hope you are doing well. At this point there are no updates to share. Thea applicant i Proposal. All supporting documents are available on the city's website and I am not aware o bedroom study you are referring to. When the city receives a pa s Forking on a revised recommendation is being made to planning committee you will be sed package and a alar of notified via Craig email and a postcard. From: Gina Georgiou Sent: March -02-22 9:08 AM To: Pierre Chauvin <pchauyinna mhbcplan com>; Craig Dumart<crai .dumart kitchener.ca> Cc: Stephen R. Litt <sl@vivedevelonment ca>- mh@vivedevelopment ca Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Ma Debbie Chapman <debbie.ch_ a man@kitchener ca> — Subject: Re: 1668 King St E project rsh kitchener ca >; Good Morning Pierre and Craig, I would like to get an update on the status of the buildings being proposed more. as we have not heard anything Also, during the initial meeting, it was mentioned that there was so there were no need for 3 bedrooms units. me study, or investigation, which showed As we start to build up this area, we need to allow people to grow within the building as their life status changes. Could you please provide to me the study that showed there was no need f or 3 bedroom units? As new weeks/months have passed since our last meeting, in the many articles I have read surrounding proposals, there is an increase attention to the needs of 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and even 4 being planned for new proposed buildings (ie. 20 Ottawa St N, Kitchener) aka the mi bedroom buildings We need to plan smart as these buildings will impact our community for man t Ing middle. Y Years o come. Thank you Gina rn m • D;_- f -L- • '_'., � ICUVIH �pcnauvin@mhbcplan com> Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2021 11.1 r nM To: Gina Georgiou 2 Page 283 of 350 Cc: Craig Dumart ZCrai .Dumart'Okitchener ca>; Stephen R. Litt <sl vivedevelo went: > <mh vivedevelopment.ca> o ca , mhCawivedeveloamPnt �a Subject: RE: 1668 King St E project Hi Gina, Thanks for your comments. I have copied representatives from VIVE as well as Craig. aig. Please note, we continue to work with the City planning and urban design staff on the design and buildings in order to meet the City's regulations and Guidelines. This is an ongoing an iteratmassing of the i ultimately the final design of the development not only achieves the City's guidelines but also remains compatible with uidelin ve process to ensure that the surrounding area. As a result, it is difficult at this time to confirm the number of balconies that will be facing King Street. We will, however, consider Your comments regarding the materials used for the balconies. Similarly, through this design exercise we will consider your comment regarding ao the site. Having said, please appreciate that the grades and configuration of the property to ty for a public access through p and/or safe. We will see what we can do, perty may not make this practical As for amenity space, we are required by the City to provide amenity space on-site f development. In this case, we are proposing both indoor and outdoor (rooftop)am or the occupants of the proposed enity space: Again, given the on- going design revisions noted above, I can't confirm at this time hothis will look and be ro ra assured, however, there will be on-site amenity areas provided. p g med in the end. Be I trust this helps clarify some matters for you. PIERRE CHAUVIN, MA, MCIP, RPP I Partner HC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture 540 Bingemans Centre Drive, Suite 200 1 Kitchener I ON I N28 3X9 5804912 F 519 576 0121 1 cchauvinCa�mhbcplan com T 519 576 3650 X 701 C 519 Follow us: Wege Linkedin I Facebook ITwitter Vimeo s - F SPOCIal Note: Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we are movin reducing our offices to minimal ing the majority of our staff to -person staff. The firm remains open. We will make this transition as From: Gina Georgiou Sent: November -25-21 1:44 PM To: Pierre Chauvin <pchauvin@mhbcolan com> Subject: 1668 King St E project Good Day Pierre. I am a resident near the new proposed project on 1668 King St E. I understand that your only concern is for the building and not for any other issues around the city. 3 Page 284 of 350 Thus, I would like you to consider the fact that you do not have to live in this area once the building is built; You will simply just start on the next one and you won't have to worry about the impact of this building after day 1. We as a community understand the need of new developments, but if they're going to be built, Vive needs to work with the residents of this community and make this a great place to live. One of our concerns is the height and width of this building, the one that concerns for me is the one facing King St. This does not at all fit in with our current landscape as the tallest building here is 15 floors. There is no one in this area that has more than 2 people looking into their backyards, if any, and we get so much light. If you could let me know how many balconies, per floor, will be facing this way? Is there a way to build 2 narrower buildings in place of that one, in order to let some light pass through? Also, another concern that affects various people, are the students and teachers currently use a path between the school (on Weber), and the existing parking lot of the Schwaben club, to pass through to get to the bus stop on King. Would it be possible for you to build and pathway (fenced/covered) for the community to continue using to access the bus? Also, from my understanding, there will only be 1 or 2 bedrooms in this building. How about those families with 2 children who cannot afford a $1 million dollar house? These new developments should provide shelter for all. Yes, from what Craig said on the meeting back in October, that families who have children want green space, but, if they cannot afford it, shouldn't new modern buildings, such as yours, provide those amenities where people can sit outdoors, enjoy the sun, take out their dogs and have their kids exert some energy? Or were you just thinking they would go across the street to the calm Rockway Gardens where people go for quiet and pictures? Consideration needs to be taken for people who require 3 bedrooms, especially near a school and for the people who live in this quiet area. I ask you to consider what I brought forth, as you may not be familiar with our established neighborhood. I look forward to your response to how many balconies each floor will be facing King Street and if there is a way to have the balconies solid, so we don't see them, and they don't see us if they're sitting down. Thank you Gina Resident Page 285 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Katie Anderl Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 12:36 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: FW: Opposition to Application - ZBA21/013/K/CD (Kitchener, ON) Hi, I think this is for your application — they also commented on the 1001 King E proposal in a separate email. Katie From: Phil Roberts Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 12:29 PM To: Katie Anderl <Katie.Anderl@kitchener.ca> Cc: v� Subject: [EXTERNAL] Opposition to Application - ZBA21/013/K/CD (Kitchener, ON) Hello, I am writing as a private citizen, and resident owner of the in Kitchener to express my vehement opposition to the proposal redevelopment per planning application ZBA21/013/K/CD at 1668 King Street East. The Eastwood neighbourhood within which I live is a quiet and serene neighbourhood consisting of mainly single-family dwellings, which is the primary motivating factor in my decision to purchase my home here. This neighbourhood would be severely impacted by not only the visual uglification of the surrounding neigbourhood by way of impositions of tall structures on the skyline, but also by the unwanted population intensification which will manifest itself in many ways, including but not limited to: ® Increased intensity of traffic in, out and through the community, in an area where traffic enforcement is already lacking in its effectiveness to establish safe travel speeds and compliance with road safety regulations. ® Increased traffic noise, again in an area where traffic enforcement is.already lacking in its effectiveness to ensure that vehicles operated in and around the community meet established legislated vehicle noise emission standards, resulting in further worsening of street noise already above a reasonable level due to traffic both along Highway 7 and within the community's own streets. ® Increased general noise directly caused by the population intensification in an area already plagued by noise not only from the aforementioned lack of enforcement of established legislated vehicle noise emission standards, but by increased air traffic in and out of the municipal international airport (YKF). ® Increased disruption by construction activities as the developer would implement planned facility. ® Increased crime due to the intensification of population in the community that this project will cause. ® Erosion of our voices as voters and as property owners within the physical boundaries of this neighbourhood. I ask that the City of Kitchener to: 1. Deny this application and prevent the project from going forward, 2. Withhold from use any funds from the tax base at the municipal, regional, provincial, and federal levels into which our community residents contribute, saving those funds from being diverted away from the neglected community standards enforcement already plaguing this community to further enhance profitability of the commercial interests of this property owner and commercial entities working with them. Page 286 of 350 3. Reject this application with prejudice so as to set a precedence to not further entertain applications of this nature in this community going forward by this applicant or by other applicants. 4. Not prove the ineffectiveness of democratic process by reviewing and subsequently ignoring this request. S. BE BETTER in its proactive and EFFECTIVE informing of residents affected by proposals such as these (all residents, at least within a 1km radius of proposed project sites). Sincerely, Phil Roberts, Canadian Citizen, Voter and Resident Owner Page 287 of 350 Craiq Dumart From: Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 11:25 AM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Debbie Chapman; Gina Georgiou Sarah Marsh Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E Craig, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions in the past and I am hoping that I don't duplicate them, in many cases you have answered these for me from the perspective of the apartment building and what I am really looking for is resident mitigation so I am asking specific questions in relation to resident impact. 1) Noise - Refer page 2: Noise Feasibility Study provided with the application. Note: Traffic data is mostly from 2016 with forecast to 2031 This study also does not include air traffic Table 1: Road Traffic Noise Criteria Space Daytime LEQ 16 Hours Nighttime LEQ 8 hours Outdoor Living Area 55dba Inside Living Area 45dba 45dba Inside Bedrooms 45dba 40 dba Table 2: Projected Road Traffic Data Projected to 2031 hoaa name Cars Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Total King it E Daytime 11,610 120 240 11970 Nighttime 1,290 14 26 1,330 Weber St E Montgomery Total Daytime Nighttime Total Daytime Nighttime 12.900 19,992 2,222 22,214 9,428 1,048 134 412 46 458 97 11 266 206 22 228 194 22 13,300 20,610 2,290 22,900 9,719 1,081 Highway 8 Total Daytime Nighttime Total 10,476 116,112 20,490 136,602 108 7,258 1,280 8,538 216 21,772 3,842 25,614 10,800 145,142 25,612 170,754 Table 3:. Table 3: Predicted Road Traffic Sound Levels [dBA], Without Mitigation Prediction Description Location A East fagade of Building A Daytime — in OLA LEQ-16 hr Daytime — at the Fagade LEQ-16 hr 73 Nighttime — at the Facade LEQ-8 hr 68 Page 288 of 350 B South fagade of -- 71 66 Building A C West fagade of -- 61 54 Building A D North fagade of -- 69 65 Building A E East fagade of -- 72 68 Building B F South fagade of -- 69 65 Building B G East fagade of -- 61 54 Building B H North fagade of -- 70 65 Building B At grade amenity 59 space, west of _ Building B Outdoor amenity 59* area on 2 -storey _ podium roof Question: Future state has all of these exceeding allowable values. a) These levels exceed recommended levels and the study is using data from 2016 which may no longer be relevant, will current data be obtained? There are numerous buildings going up between King/Cedar and King/Montgomery (King and Cedar, King and Cameron, Borden and King, Borden and Weber, Charles and Stirling, 1668 King which will have an impact on traffic noise - what does that impact do to this study? b) Study provides recommendations to mitigate noise for apartment. What will be done to mitigate noise for residents? 2) Privacy In our previous conversations I understand some of the things you will be undertaking to protect the tenants privacy such as colored glass on their balconies. My question - what if anything will be done to protect the residents privacy? 3) Flight Plan We currently have a lot of air traffic, will these buildings require changes to the flight plan, or emergency landing plans? If yes, what are the changes? 4) Safety We spoke about people who cut through what is currently the Schwaben club parking lot to get to the high school and or the gym and from the high school to king st, and I know you indicated this is trespassing. I don't see this stopping and do believe it is a safety issue. What will be done to ensure the safety for people? 5) Who is accountable for damage encountered to existing resident buildings eg. windows, basements, should construction damage break vapor seals of windows from shaking/vibration during construction etc.? Page 289 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Imark73@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 10:03 AM To: c; 'Gina Georgiou'; Sarah Marsh Su Debbie Chapman; Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Floral Crescent follow up Thanks Sarah, I will resend any concerns I have as a question and send to Craig. As to my availability next week it is limited, couple of appointments and out of town for most of the week. Can you let us know what the context of the proposed meeting is and should this invite be extended to any neighbors wanting to attend? On Friday, November 19, 2021, 01:15:00 PM EST, Sarah Marsh <sa rah. marsh @kitchen er. ca> wrote: Hi there Janet, Gina, and Laurie, Thanks for the conversation yesterday. If you and other members of the public have specific feedback about the proposal at 1668 King St E, you need to address that directly to Craig Dumart so that it is considered in the report. To respond to your questions about how to make sure all of Council has an understanding of your concerns, you can share this with Debbie Chapman (cc'd) and /or myself and ask in the email itself that we forward it to all of Council. Craig, some questions for you: 1. Can you please confirm the deadline for resident comments to be sent to you so that they are both included in your report and considered in your report section on community engagement? 2. Laurie Mark indicated to me that in her letter addressed to you earlier that she raised the concern about kids needing to access King St transit stops to and from Eastwood. Recognizing this property is private, I do still think it is worthy of conversations to see if a walkway can be considered for public access. 3. Can we please make a meeting time for an on-site discussion on Floral Creacent sometime next week to discuss site-specific concerns and considerations? When works for you all? 4. Please confirm the appropriate platforms/email addresses for members of the public to share their more general feedback to the Region and the City about the overall growth plans for the community. The ROP (Regional Official Plan) is still being updated. Who is the main contact for the public to be in touch with? 5. One of the main concerns I heard from the residents on Floral is noise. I had a hard time understanding the noise study results and projections. How do they apply to the neighbours on Floral? And what are the mitigation measures to be considered if the noise levels are exceeding acceptable standards? Thanks for your time and consideration of these questions! Talk soon. Yours truly, Sarah Sarah Marsh Ward 10 Kitchener City Councillor Office 519-741-2786 Cell 519-807-8006 Page 290 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Singh, Bobby Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 1:50 PM To: Craig Dumart Cc: Lenore Ross Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King Street East, Kitchener Hello Craig, I hope you are doing exceptionally well. My name is Bobby Singh with nmercial real estate. I understand there was a public meeting for the Public on the 21St of October. See link he htt s: a 2.kitchener.ca A Docs 0 enData AMANDADataSets 633210 FINAL%20POSTC OE.pdf This is an exciting project for the community. As such, a few questions I have below: • Was there any feedback from the Public for this development? • Do you think there could have been more density allowed here with respect to parking? • Does this site designate as a downtown jurisdiction? Thank you for reading the email above, and I hope to hear back. With best wishes, -Bobby Bobby Singh 1 Page 291 of 350 Dumart From: Sent: To: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 3:54 PM Subject: Craig Dumart [EXTERNAL] Fw: Fw: Application for Development in your Neighborhood - 16 Street East 68 King Craig, I am not opposed to meeting with you but I'm looking for some c then attended the meeting where I thought that we were going to dis clarity. I provided my feedback, happen. 1 am assuming that I am not the only individual who provided ss feedback and that did not on one or as a group?. feedback, so is this done one In addition one of the pieces of feedback that I provided was for of the meeting Sarah Marsh brought it up and the consensus wasat wasor students - at the very end this. the first anyone had heard of What happens to the feedback you receive? If you can clarify that would be great. Who is accountable to address the feedback? ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Craig Dumart <craiq.dumart@kitchener.ca> To: Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021, iu:ju:5-1 Am tDT Subject: Re: Fw: Application for Development in your Neighborhood - 1668 King Street Ea The meeting recording is not available yet .Hopefully early next week. It will be available on st application and documents are included on which was noted on the postcards you received. I f You wanted to time to discuss the application one on one with myself I would be ha on the same page the phone. happy to meet with you on site or discuss overthethe t up a Craig From: Sent: October 25, 20213:37 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fw: Application for Development in your Neighborhood -1668 Kin Craig, I'm ho in g Street East p g you are able to answer a couple of questions for me. Due to a death in th was unable to attend the meeting via Zoom however did conference in which Purpose of the meeting was? I e family I asking any questions. So could you help me understand what the thought it was to address concerns however the majorityof thprevented me from p why, where and how they were to proceed? e meeting was the developer presenting What are the next steps and when do peoples concerns get addressed? Could you also please direct me to the link for the recorded meeting? Page 292 of 350 --- Forwarded Message ----- From: To: Craig Dumart <crai9.dumart(a)K1tcnener.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2021, 12:49:39 PM EDT Subject: Re: Application for Development in your Neighborhood - 1668 King Street East Thanks Craig, On Thursday, October 14, 2021, 11:32:36 AM EDT, Craig Dumart <craig.dumart@kitchener.ca> wrote: Hi Lori, I wanted to follow up with you to let you know we will be discussing the application more in depth at next week's Virtual Neighbourhood meeting. We will be discussing the planning process, and focus on comments received to date which include, parking, tower orientation, mixture of dwelling unit types, affordable dwelling units all which will be discussed at the meeting next week. The development proposal is in the very early stages and the rendering of the buildings has not been approved nor will that be the final design rather that is the first iteration. Craig Dumart, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7073 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 craia.dum�chener ca �17, 00 From: Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 12:38 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca>; Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh @kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application for Development in your Neighborhood - 1668 King Street East Re: Application for Development 1668 King Street East I am writing to express my concerns with the proposed development. I am truly hoping that someone is listening to the voices of the residents of Kitchener as I read the Kitchener Record, it is not just our neighborhood that is unhappy by proposals to build extremely large buildings in their area (King & Borden, King & Pine) are also extremely unhappy. It feels like the no one is listening to the voices of the people. Have we voted in individuals who are not acting or representing residents and their best interest? First let me say that I love my neighborhood and my neighbors who are friendly and offer a helping hand to a neighbor in need. Many of us feel that buildings of 23 floors high are not compatible with a neighborhood where currently the apartment buildings are in the 2-4 stories and the tallest building Page 293 of 350 would be the building on King Stat 10. The proposed height of these buildings is concerning and extremely overwhelming. The buildings also seem to be in direct conflict of the 2019 King St E secondary plan that specifies under p Urban Structure; 16.D.8.4 The planned function of Major Transit Station Areas in Secondary Plans is to provide for a range and mix of uses and identify intensification opportunities in appropriate and compatible locations to support_ION while protecting the established character of ewsting ne hbou e g bol rhoods.' 16.D.8.5 Notwithstanding the Major Transit Station Area identification of the King Street Ea st Secondary Plan, lands proposed to be designated Low Rise Residential Limited and Low Rise Residential are not the primary focus for intensification. 16.D.8.6 Notwithstanding the identification of lands in a Major Transit Station Area regulations of the applicable land use designations and zoning � the policies and gr g may be more restrictive o ensure appropriate and compatible development and/or redevelopment adjacent to and within established neighbourhoods., I have many concerns and will do my best to articulate them. There are 9 building sites that are being built or proposed buildings (King & Cedar, King & Cameron, King & Borden, Charles & Stirling, 1668 King, Weber at Highway Centre) so it is impossible for me to voice my concerns for noise a only to 1668 King as the impact of all of these buildings is much bigger. nd traffic Noise — we currently experience a fair amount of noise from the Highway, airplanes, St. In the proposal with the application for 1668 King there is a study relating to noise, it indicates a es ber that the noise levels will be significantly over allowable decibels by 2031 and recommendations were provided to the builder for the 1668 King St building, air conditioning, reinforcement to the site as well as future warnings residents relating to noise. This alarms me that we have a study telling us we will exceed allowable values, and continue to proceed. It is unclear if the study is exclusive to 1668 King St or includes all of the other approved building's traffic and noise? What the noise for the residents who currently live in the Rockway neighborhood? ill be done to mitigate Skyline — I live on Floral Crescent and the idea of looking out my windows and seeing two apartment buildings and potentially a parking lot makes me panic. I purchased my house nlange established neighborhood where there are no tall buildings. I would like to see more than walls of a building when I look out the window or sit in my front porch. I would like to continue to see as much sky and light as I can and I clearly do not want to see any parking garage. I do not believe a buildin of this height is compatible to our residential area. g In addition to the daytime skyline, the night time view will have a negative impact on the residents of Floral Crescent with all of the additional lights. Page 294 of 350 Whatever is to be built here should be visually appealing to the residents that live in this neighborhood and compatible. Privacy I have lived here since 1995, 1 feel that our property is currently private — with houses on one side of the street only and no tall buildings. I would like my privacy respected, I am not comfortable and do not want people looking out their balcony onto my front and back yard. I believe that whatever is built on this site that balconies should not face Floral Cres. I am very serious that our privacy should be respected. I have lived in a high rise on the 14th floor and I am well aware that you can see, into the properties below you. Traffic I attended the meeting with the developer who advised us that there is no impact to traffic. I struggle to believe that, as how can we add that many residents and not have an impact on traffic? In addition, if we add all of the other buildings being built — I believe it would be negligent to say there is no impact to traffic. King St has a fair amount of traffic on it already, however once the `rush hour' is over it quiets down and is not bothersome. I am extremely concerned that there will be no quiet times with the increased buildings and it being the only corridor to the highway. Flight Path — there is no discussion on what the impact will be to the flight path or emergency landing procedures. Do buildings of this height impact the current plans, are there any changes, if yes, what are they? Safety — students currently use the parking lot of the Schwaben club as a cut through to the high school on Weber St and back to catch the bus on King St. The traffic light that is beside the Schwaben club was placed there after a student was hit by a car crossing the street. What will be done to ensure the safety of the students going to and from school? During the King St construction our houses vibrated and shook, this building would be much more aggressive, who is accountable for damage to our windows and foundation? Will the building be built with the environment in mind, solar panels, recycle, composting? What will the carbon footprint of this development be? Does our city have enough water to support all of these new buildings? Green space? There should be affordable housing units within these buildings for people on pensions or disabilities, if we are going to build — this should be done keeping our citizens needs in mind. The proposed rents for these buildings at $1,450 and $1890 are not affordable for the majority of residents, if we allow this to continue we are going to create a much bigger homeless problem that we currently have. I spoke previously to Craig Dumart who advised me that we cannot stop the building so I am hoping that someone out there is listening and looking after the existing residents of Kitchener and ensuring that whatever is developed is compatible with our neighborhood, our city and residents. It's one thing to say the property is mixed use and we can do it, it's really another to disrupt the entire neighborhood. The proposal also doesn't seem to adhere to some guiding principals from the 2019 Urban Planning report. Page 295 of 350 There is a very lovely neighborhood on the other side of the four lanes of traffic and Blvd so if your building on King St. you are building in my residential neighborhood. Lori Mark Kitchener, Ontario Page 296 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Sent: To: Sunday, October 17,20213:38 PM Subject: Craig Dumart [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E - Proposed Development Good Afternoon, I received the notice regarding the proposed development at the of industry, I am all for increasing housingOpportunities,d Schwaben Ciub. As a part of the real estate neighbourhood. Given the neighbourhoodl feel th t the bu Id buildings should be cappedgreatly Opposed at HALF the proposed size for Privacy - I live on Jackson Ave and feel that my backyard could be exposed in thevi'ew from a building of this size and I'm sure that others in surrounding houses will feel the same. The neighbourhood cannot support the traffic that will come along with this. While a 15 min walk to the Borden LRT station, the building is not located directly on the route proximity/access to the highway, I anticipate that most residents we are located within about already experience challenges with findinga and, given the the road, and therefore those spots should be reservedof the building will have vehicles. Our street appropriate road parking given that we can onl also had significant traffic issues with many non-residents usingour y park on one side of for the guests of the residents on our street. We have caused numerous accidents and an unsafe environment for the residents, especial) th street as a "through" street and it has street, and the students at Eastwood Collegiate. I'm concerned with how this will affect Rockway Gardens, a treasured sol Y e children that live on the building will disrupt the wildlife in the area, it will shade the plans in the garden, ace of this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood views. g den, and obstruct the I support the development of a residential building on the site, however I feel that it should be capped at 10-12 stories, and should ensure sufficient parking for its residents. I truly hope that the neighbourhood feedback is given serious consid roving any plans for the proposed development, and thank you for the o eration before a MY contact information is provided below should You need to con act me pe to attendphe meeting on Wednesday, but Thanks, Shauna Lynn Simon Page 297 of 350 Comments to Planning Department October 17, 2021 RE: 1668 King Street East The fact that the MIX -4 zone does not have a maximum building height is being Put forward in the submissions, by both the development industry and the community, that this means this zone has "unlimited" height. It does not. A development's maximum building height in the MIX -4 zone would be limited by the amount of building floor area that would be permitted by the lot area and the arrangement of this building floor area on the lot based on the MIX -4's setback requirements from lot lines, including the setbacks from low rise residential zones. No maximum building height in the MIX -4 zone does not mean unlimited height and that an FSR of 8.0, 10, or 12.0 is justified and appropriate' New development should enhance the supply of multi -unit residential while protecting existing stable neighbourhoods, and should consider tenure, affordability, and opportunities to raise a family and age in place.2 Developers do not have us in their best interest; they are legally bound to maximize profit for their shareholders and investors. I do not say this as a negative, it is law. That is why the planning department and those at City Hall have been trusted as the gatekeepers and tasked with trying to find the balance between the current residents and developers on how the King East Neighbourhood will evolve. This is new territory and we will only get one shot to get the balance right. One of the first things I remember about the neighbourhood open house for 1668 King Street East was Mr. Litt announcing very boldly that there was "no height restrictions" but he would restrict this build to two towers of 23 stories each. Only later during my investigation did I find out that there was indeed a "height restriction" based on Floor Space Ratio (FSR). If the property was large enough, he could build his towers but according to this Zoning Amendment Request, his property is not, if fact this build is approaching twice the FSR at 7.2. The second thing I remember was Mr. Litt describing how the build would be close to the 401 and the expressway and yet he wants Zoning Amendment to 0.7 per unit and visitor parking at 1 Planning Staff Responds to Written and Verbal Submissions received 'Before', 'AY and 'After' the Statutory Public Meeting held on December 9, 2019 to consider Official Plan Amendment OPA19/004/COK/TMW and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/010/COK/TMW (Neighbourhood Planning Review Project) page: 415 Z https://www kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGenerai/Documents/DSD PLAN PARTS Rockway Plan pdf 1 Page 298 of 350 7% of that for a grand total of parking to 371 spots for 616 units, leaving 245 units without any parking for themselves or for visitors. The unintended consequences is that cars will be parked in the private commercial parking lots near the property as there really is no side streets in the area and no parking allowed on either Weber or King. It should also be noted that during the Committee of Adjustment meeting (A 2021-069 - 926-936 King Street East, July 20, 2021) another of Mr. Litt's builds, when the discussion came around to the reduced parking request, one of the members stated that if someone wanted parking, then they can find another place to live. Yet the justification for all this infill of large developments is based the lack of housing. Will people in the future have to choose on a place to live or a place to park? I also found during these open houses that when challenged on the size and height of Mr. Litt's builds in the King Street E neighbours he will suggest that one does not care if people have homes. My reply to that is of course we care; we welcome having these empty lots developed into homes. What we don't welcome is treating our neighbourhoods as "low hanging fruit" where the developments take away the character and make it an extension of the core. From VIVE's website: Apartment living is a lifestyle choice. We design our suites for individuals who want beautiful places to call home. Whether you are an empty nester, tech - savvy millennial or first-time apartment dweller, you'll find your vive here. Also found on their website are all the proposed builds. Did Mr. Litt jump the gun here or is the rezoning already a done deal and now we are just going through the motion? 1668 King St E, Kitchener Previously known for being an Oktoberfest favourite, the Schwaben Club's original home at 1668 King Street East will see new life through residential living. The proposed 'campus style' community development intensifies and supports the King Street corridor as an important thoroughfare, and becomes both a reference frame and gateway to Kitchener. Access to the downtown core offers residents an opportunity to enjoy everything Kitchener has to offer in terms of shopping, restaurants and entertainment. 1001 King Street E, Kitchener A celebration of history, this project will pay homage to the former headquarters of the Onward Manufacturing Company by incorporating original design details into this new residential development. A wide variety of amenities including a pool, dog exercise area and live -work units will provide residents with an exciting live -play opportunity, while also having direct access to the LRT outside their front door. 2 Page 299 of 350 I think we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture of what is being proposed along King Street East from Stirling Ave to the expressway. The justification for all the new proposed builds is to support the LRT and provide needed housing for future growth. After evelopments into study and review the City has set out a framework to blend these new din established neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods are made up of mostly single is dwellings, townhouses and low rise apartments with the except of Rockway Garden Village, 1420 King St. E and Eastwood Community 1414 King St. E, which up to now are the tallest buildings. Rockway Garden Village (55+ Apartments) 50 unit six -story apartment building. 38 one -bedroom units, 12 two-bedroom units onsite parking Eastwood Community 1414 King St. E (55+ Condo) 11 story building, undergrrn ,n q �. ,a king What makes these large buildings blend into the surrounding neighbourhood are: a) the narrow street profile b) all the green space and surface parking that has been left around the buildings. 3 Page 300 of 350 During the city's review we were shown what the city had imagined for the neighbourhood Green spaces and placement of taller buildings away from low rise homes. ... Facilitate redevelopment of the mid-sized site bounded by Charles St, Delta St and Sydney St. z- —� -- �\ New streets to y create frontage connectivi } and s� �e breakup the block y'pr + Taller etement looted 4 �?•` \ -/" -.., °" E I �r - z, r t _ _ away from to'. rise neighbourhood ' — At New open space to serve new and exis ng residents ,� . ,jpP���' • '.c ;.�, �'- ham" -�v � t - .fir �L r• --0 x But instead this is the option we are looking at. To truly understand the massing of the 1668 King St E build 1414 and 1420 King St E is shown in the bottom left hand corner of the first drawing from the Zoning Amendent Request. How does this fit into a transitioning of the surrounding neighbourhood of family homes? • �.... �uIIi vrcJ 1 UN KING STREET --1-11--, uN W aER a https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneraI/Documents/CSD_PLAN_PARTS-Rockway-Preferred-Scenario.pdf 4 Page 301 of 350 Proposed build 1251 1253 King E & 16 Sheldon Ave S - 24 Stories 5 Page 302 of 350 Proposed build 1001-1051 King E & 530 -564 Charles St E — 32 stories This building is so uncomfortable tall they didn't even disclose a picture of the full building in the open house zoom meeting. But what they did disclose is that the shadow of the building will be a full city block from King St to Crescent (almost half way to Weber St). Approved build 926-936 King Street E —10 stories CORLEY The Missing Middle: Not everyone wants to live in a high rise building. The King East Neighbourhoods are made up of mostly older detached family homes with front yards and porches and as Mr. Litt's states, there is a growing need for housing so why out of his Page 303 of 350 4 proposed developments, containing a total of 1,541 units, has he only allocated for nine 3 bedroom units? Address Stories Total Units 1- 2- 3- Outdoor bdrm bdrm bdrm Amenities 926-936 King Street E 10 98 62 36 0 Roof Top 1001-1051 King E & 530 -564 Charles St E 32 486 243 243 0 Roof of parking 12511253 King E & 16 Sheldon Ave S 24 332 221 111 9 garage Roof of parking 9 garage Townhouses 1668 King Street E 23 616 381* 235* 0 Roof of parking Total 1,541 907 625 9 garage +�I- uvvi Mali fui nvVfJ 17 —L1 In all of the proposed builds, there are only 9 units with 3 bedrooms. 907 units of the above 1,541 proposed are one bedroom, which does not suggest "family". This demographic they are marketing to have a different lifestyle and might be more suited to a more uptown environment. VIVE's open house flyer confirms that they are not developing for "families" "The apartments we build are aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and attainable — perfect for young professionals and/or downsizers looking for a stylish urban environment. Our vision is to create beautiful new housing that allows more people to choose Kitchener as their home." All of VIVE's proposed developments have in common are: a) Too large/high for the property and need site specific rezoning b) All the outdoor amenities have been place several stories above street level. The unintended consequence is a disconnection of community, how will these new residences be able to engaging or interacting with the surrounding community when they are 3 or 5 stories above street level? Although there are a lot of green spaces, golf course and Rockway gardens, there is a serious lack of playgrounds. 7 Page 304 of 350 The PARTS Rockway Plan was approved by the following Council 2017.4 resolution on December 11, Ensure Large Redevelopment Projects Are Supported With New On -Site Public Spaces: Rockway currently lacks centrally located parks and public spaces. The station area includes a number of large vacant or underutilized parcels that will likely redevelop over time in response to the LRT. Ensuring that these sites include adequate parks and public spaces is integral to meeting the increasingly diverse needs of residents and workers. Support the Diversification of Rockway's Housing Supply: Most of Rockway's housing is currently located in established neighbourhoods, with a modest extent of peripheral low-rise multi -unit buildings. As the station area continues to urbanize, it will become increasingly important for the housing supply to meet the diverse needs of a broader demographic. New development should enhance the supply of multi -unit residential while protecting existing stable neighbourhoods, and should consider tenure, affordability, and opportunities to raise a family and age in place. Establish A Focus Area Near the Borden Stop: The area around the Borden stop is anticipated to see major mixed-use and residential intensification. Its relative separation from established neighbourhoods allows for greater heights and densities to be focused here, while still allowing for a sensitive transition to stable low-rise areas. As such, the Borden stop focus area captures potential medium and high-density properties where the greatest extent of change and intensification is expected. Conserve the Character of Established Neighbourhoods: (a) Conserve existing established neighbourhoods by focusing major change and redevelopment towards the LRT stations and on lands other than low-rise residential. (b) Permit sensitive infill development within neighbourhoods, in keeping with existing builtform, scale and massing characteristics. (c) Ensure redevelopmentof larger employment areas provides a sensitive transition in massing and scale down to lower density residential neighbourhoods. (0) Encourage the transition of less compatible uses within and at the edges of stable residential neighbourhoods towards more compatible building types and uses, (e) Support the gradual intensification of residential uses along key transit or major vehicular corridors over time through the introduction of appropriate townhouse, stacked townhouse, and 3.4 storey walk-up development. M Provide for adaptability in the housing stock to meet long term demographic needs, such as encouraging secondary suites to support multi -generational living and first time home buyers. 4 httPs://www kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneraI/Documents/DSD PLAN PARTS Rockway Plan pdf Page 305 of 350 Transform the King Street Corridor as a Gateway to the Central Area: An opportunity exists overtime to transform the image and character of the King Street corridor through new development that actively lines the street; improves the spatial definition of the corridor and contributes to a stronger sense of arrival into Kitchener's urban core. In contrast to more retail -oriented parts of King Street, development here should incorporate slightly larger setbacks to facilitate more substantial greening of the street. mm � (a) Reurbanize the southwest side of King Street with high density mixed use development and the northeast side of King Streetwith medium density mixed use. (b) Ensure that active frontages are.provided in proximity to the Borden stop and provide standards in the zoning by-law and urban design guidelines for minimum ground Floor heights (minimum 4.0m) along the King Street mixed use corridor to allow for the introduction of local services and amenities over time. 4c$ New development along King Street should provide a minimum setback (approximately 2.0-3.0m) to support tree planting/landscaping, wider sidewalk and amenity/patio space M New buildings along King Street should establish a base building height range (approximately 3-6 storeys) to ensure new development frames the street, and then incorporate stepbacks a to reduced perceived scale and maintain the pedestrian experience. W New development should transition in height and scale towards adjacent neighbourhoods. In such circumstances, shadowstudies should influence built form transition in the rear yard with appropriate setbacks and stepbacks. Facilitate Redevelopment of the Sydney St., Charles St. & Delta St. Block While this area is located further from the immediate area surrounding the LRT stops, it is still only approximately 400m from the Borden stop with good transit access. Given its size and proximity to transit, it is an appropriate candidate for transit -supportive mixed use redevelopment. However, redevelopment on the site is constrained and must sensitively respond to its tight relationship with established neighbourhoods and existing residential uses. (a) Support redevelopment overtime with a mix of uses and building typologies. (b) Focus density away from low rise areas along Charles and Sydney Streets by having medium density along Sydney Street and high density further along Charles Street tc) Improve connectivity and walkability through the establishment ofnew routes within the block that connect to Maurice Street and that link Charles and Delta Streets. (0) Redevelopment should provide new park space to serve new and existing residents. PJ Page 306 of 350 Our responsibility is to provide a sense of community, not a room with a view and that view s may come at a premium. At one of the open houses the architect went at great lengths describing how perfect the view from the 7 floor looking out over the golf course. Thisprompted me to write to VIVE asking if they would be charging a premium for higher floors or for view. The following is the reply from Lesley Oakley, Office Coordinator. RE: 1668 King and other properties ONVIVE <info@vivedevelopment.ca> To: Ann Welch Good day Ann, Yal�oo; I,�L� F5 Wed., Oct. 13 at 3:13 p.m. Thank you for your e-mail. As we are in the early stages of planning for that particular development and others, I could offer some insight into the rental market in KW, and also one of our current projects that is under lease up at this time. In most multi -family developments, rental or condo, a premium is often applied to units that offer perks such as larger floor space, balconies/patios, dens, specific views and often times height. A unit on a top floor is often in higher demand from our experience. Although it is too early to determine if this will apply to the project at 1668 King and other projects in development, I can confirm that this model would likely be incorporated into the leasing of those buildings. If you have any further questions, please let us know. Regards, From the open house slide deck for the King/Sheldon builds: ® The proposed tower in the sky community development intensifies and supports the King Street corridor as an important thoroughfare that reinforces the street and will provide beautiful vistas to vast surrounding landscape, while the town homes along Charles add a diversity of housing typology. ® By carefully placing the principal building will enjoy views of the surround landscape such as Stanley Park,Conservs Area and the Rockway Golf Course. residents nts We also need to go outside of all of Mr. Litt's developments to really see the impact t neighbourhood of the additional future builds ha p o the peening. 432 Charles Street East, 851 King Street East, 5 Stirling Avenue South:s Unknown Approximately 3.25 -acre We concur with the general direction of the MIX -4 zone given the location of the property at an LRT station; however, we have concerns with some of its detailed regulations. In general, the S Planning Staff Responds to Written and Verbal Submissions received `Before', ' 9, 2019 to consider Official Plan Amendment OPA19/004/COK At' and 'After the Statutory Public Meeting held on December Planning Review Project) page: 448 /TMW and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/010/COK/TMW (Neighbourhood 10 Page 307 of 350 regulations of the MIX zones are very prescriptive and should be deleted. Development respond to its neighbourhood context and the architectural design for individual pro assessed by the City through the Site Plana should process. p perties can be approval 50 Borden Ave S: 6 Preliminary plans for the property contemplate a multi -tower redevelopment f 350 residential units and ground floor commercial space with frontage onto both Borden and Charles Street. Parking facilities would be provided underground,� featuring upwards of being provided. These preliminary development concepts have ontlemll ate mited surface parking also Floor Space Ratios of up to 6.0. p d a development with 1440 King St E:7 — unknown The landowner acquired these lands with the intent of redeveloping Dwelling" for residential uses. Upon review of the proposed designation and proor s "Multiple landowners are encouraged to see that the proposed Floor Space Ratio (FSR) are being m (or 8 storeys) is being retained. This maintained at 4.0 and that a building height maximum of 26 ( p p°ed zoning the will greatly assist with their redevelopment plans moving forward. The lands that run between King E and Charles E separates neighbours on ther will be accomplished with these campus style tower in the sky" for this co rido side. All that disconnection of the community that lives in the surrounding low rise ridor is cause a dwellings. Zoning Amendment Request: A site specific Zoning By-law Amendment is being requested to development within a High Density Mixed Use Corridor Three Zone MU -3 . The following special provisions are being requested as art o Permit the) Amendment to permit the proposed development. The details and justification site specific zoning request is detailed in the Planningp f the site specific Zoning By-law Justification Report. for the proposed 1 Seeking permission to amend Section 55.2.2.2 a) of Zoning By-law85-1 to Yard setback from the Weber Street frontage at 12.0m whereas 14.0m s re permit a rear No comment as I do not have enough information on how the setback Wouldqulred affect traffic visibility or pedestrian flow. 6 Planning Staff Responds to Written and Verbal Submissions received `Before', ' 9, 2019 to consider Official Plan Amendment Planning Review Project) page: S16 OPA19/004/COK AY and 'After the Statutory Public Meeting held on December /TMW and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/010/COK Planning Staff Responds to Written and Verbal Submissions received 'Before', ' /TMW (Neighbourhood 9, 2019 to consider Official Plan Amendment OPg19/004/COK AY and 'After the Statutory Public Meeting held on December Planning Review Project) page: 274 /TMW and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/010 COK / /TMW (Neighbourhood 11 Page 308 of 350 2. Seeking permission to amend Section 55.2.1 of Zoning By-law 85-1 to permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 for the proposed building, whereas a maximum of 4.0 is permitted. The planning staff has spent hundreds of hours working with the community and developers to try to enforce the cities vision and needs for the King Street E Neighbourhood only to be met with requests for "site specific zoning requests" The staff has replied over and over again that this maximum 4.0 was not a number pulled out of the air but based on 31) modelling. This is so proposals like 1668 King St E don't over build and change the character of the community. I also believe that 1668 King St E is a "test" to how much a developer can push the limits. If the zoning change is approved for this property then all the other proposed builds by Mr. Litt and others in this corridor will have precedence for their own site specific zoning request. We cannot forget what Mr. Litt did with his build at King and Borden St. What would have been a perfect location for a low rise apartment or town houses now will hold a 104 foot high wall of concrete for the little block of homes behind it. And when planning staff told him it wasn't the place for that size of building, he doubled down. Mr. Litt's goal isn't to provide housing, his goal is to maximize profit and housing is his commodity. The more units he can place on a single parcel of land, the more revenue will be generated. The following are some of the staff responses with regards to densities and height: General Comments — Proposed Densities and Height Restrictions Staff Response :8 Through the NPR process additional 31) modelling was done to re-examine the relationship of FSR and building height to determine the most appropriate combination/correlation of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) with maximum building height within the MIX base zones. As a result of the 31) modelling, changes to the FSRs and building heights in the MIX zones were recommended to be made to better correlate the relationship of FSR with building height. The maximum FSR in each of the MIX base zones is proposed to be increased as follows: M IX -1-1.0 to 2.0 M IX -2 — 2.0 to 3.0 MIX -3 — 2.0 to 4.0 New MIX -4-5.0 8 Page 315 12 Page 309 of 350 During the preparation of the PARTS Plans, Planning staff determined that each of the MTSA boundaries could achieve, and in some cases exceed, the minimum density target of 160 residents and jobs per hectare, based on the maximum FSRs in the base zones in Zoning -By-law 85-1. With the proposed increases in the FSRs in the new MIX base zones, there is no issue with being able to meet and exceed this target. Based on the 3D modelling work that was done it was also determined that it would not be appropriate to allow an "as of right" FSR greater than 5.0 in the MIX -4 base zone, particularly with no maximum height requirement. An "as of right" FSR greater than 5.0 could have negative impacts on adjacent properties. Also, it is not needed to achieve the required density target in an MTSA. Properties wanting more than a maximum 5.0 FSR will need to demonstrate, through site-specific planning applications, that this amount of massing and height is appropriate in the location proposed and that it will be compatible with adjacent development. General — FSR and Building Heights Staff Response:9 In responses to the comments received at the various Open Houses with respect to the transition of medium and high-rise developments and their compatibility with adjacent low-rise residential areas, Planning staff completed extensive 3D modelling. The propose of this modelling was to determine the most appropriate combination/correlation of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) with maximum building height and to determine the most appropriate distance or setback of a medium and high-rise development from an adjacent low- rise neighbourhood. As a result of the modelling, changes to the FSRs and building heights in the MIX zones were recommended to be made to better correlate the relationship of FSR with maximum building height. The correlation resulted in a better relationship between the two regulations wherein a development would not exceed the FSR based on permitted building height and vice versa. The FSRs and Maximum Building Heights in the MIX base zones are proposed to be amended as follows: MIX -1- Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to increase from 1.0 to 2.0 MIX -1- Building Height to remain at 4 storeys or 14 metres MIX -2 - Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to increase from 2.0 to 3.0 MIX -2 - Building Height to decrease to 6 storeys, 20 metres from 8 storeys, 25 metres MIX -3 - Floor Space Ratio (FSR) to increase from 2.0 to 4.0 MIX -3 - Building Height to decrease to 8 storeys, 26 metres from 10 storeys, 32 metres New MIX -4 - Floor Space Ratio (FSR) 5.0 New MIX -4 - No Building Height regulation 9 Planning Staff Responds to Written and Verbal Submissions received 'Before', 'At' and 'After' the Statutory Public Meeting held on December 9, 2019 to consider Official Plan Amendment OPA19/004/COK/TMW and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA19/010/COK/TMW (Neighbourhood Planning Review Project) page: 413 13 Page 310 of 350 967-1051 King Street East (VIVE Developments 32 story tower) Staff Response:lo During the preparation of the PARTS Rockway Plan, Planning staff determined that the existing maximum FSR of 4.0 in the MU Zones would be sufficient to achieve an appropriate level of intensification in the MTSAs to support public transit. As mentioned in previous responses, 3D modelling was done to re-examine the relationship of FSR and building height to determine the most appropriate combination/correlation of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) with maximum building height within the MIX base zones. As a result of the modelling, changes to the FSRs and building heights in the MIX zones were recommended to be made to better correlate the relationship of FSR with building height. With respect to the MIX -4 Zone,.it was recommended that the maximum FSR be 5.0. This FSR permission will more than achieve the minimum density target of 160 residents/jobs per hectare that is required by Provincial policy in our MTSAs. An as of right-of-way site-specific FSR of 8.0 is not appropriate for the subject properties. The property owner is advised to submit site-specific planning applications to facilitate a proposal in excess of a 5.0 FSR. All proposals must meet the City's recently approved Tall Building Guidelines to ensure appropriate compatible relationships between properties with developments greater than 8 storeys in height. 926-936 King Street East (VIVE Developments) Staff Response:11 Contrary to the submission, a 10 storey building height will not provide the flexibility of the property at 926-936 King Street East to achieve a FSR of 4.0. The concept plan, that was considered at the pre -submission in September of 2019, did not demonstrate that a 4.0 FSR could be achieved on the site by permitting a maximum building height of 10 storeys. In actual fact, the concept plan that was submitted suggests that in order to try and achieve a maximum FSR of 4.0 an incompatible building height and inappropriate transition from the adjacent low- rise residential neighbourhood, which is also cultural heritage landscape, would result. 1440 King Street East Staff Response :12 The propose of this modelling was to determine the most appropriate combination/correlation of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) with maximum building height and to determine the most appropriate distance or setback of a medium and high-rise development from an adjacent low- rise neighbourhood. As a result of the modelling, changes to the FSRs and building heights in 10 Page 395 11 Page 387 12 Page: 275 14 Page 311 of 350 the MIX zones were recommended to be made to better correlate the relationship of FSR with building height. The correlation resulted in a better relationship between the two regulations wherein a development would not exceed the FSR based on permitted building height and vice versa. 50 Borden Avenue South Staff Response :13 Recommendation #5: That proposed policy 15.D.4.20 be amended so as to permit FSR increases of up to 6.0 for sites that are located within the Downtown and Major Transit Station Areas and subject to the same criteria set out in this policy. • Through the NPR work there was extensive 3D modelling done to re-examine the relationship of FSR and building height to determine the most appropriate combination/correlation of Floor Space Ratio (FSR) with maximum building height within the MIX base zones. As a result of the modelling, changes to the FSRs and building heights in the MIX zones were recommended to be made to better correlate the relationship of FSR with building height. With respect to the MIX - 4 Zone, it was recommended that the maximum FSR be 5.0. Planning Staff did test an FSR of 6.0 and found that this amount of floor space was not appropriate for the majority of properties in the MTSA areas. • It was determined that an FSR permission of 5.0 will more than achieve the minimum density target of 160 residents/jobs per hectare that is required by Provincial policy in our MTSAs. Recommendation #7: That the City consider lower parking minimums for MIX4 zoned sites. A lower standard of 0.6 spaces per residential unit, plus 0.05 visitor parking spaces is recommended. We understand that this lower ratio would be aligned with the Citywide Comprehensive Parking Utilization Study completed by Paradigm Transportation Solutions. • Thank you for the comment and suggestion. Except for the downtown, the draft parking rates proposed in the Major Transit Station Areas (MTSA) are generally lower than lands in the rest of the city on account of their proximity to transit and future anticipated growth. Upon staff consideration of comments and trends since the time these rates were first proposed, the MTSA parking rates for residential and non-residential uses will be further reduced. The proposed rates will be finalized in the coming months. With respect to residential development, staff anticipate a reduced residential parking rate of 0.7 parking spaces per unit (0.6 parking space per unit and 0.1 visitor parking spaces per unit) and may consider further reductions. 3. Seeking permission to amend Section 55.2.1 of Zoning By-law 85-1 to permit a dwelling unit at grade (along the King Street frontage) in a mixed use building. No comment as I have very little information on this section of the by-law 13 Page 524 15 Page 312 of 350 4. Seeking permission to amend Section 6.1.2 a) to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 per unit for Multiple Dwelling Units greater than 51.0 sq.m. in size. I look around these neigh bourhoods'and I still see vehicles in driveways. Maybe some went from 2 vehicles to 1 but a transit system is only used if it goes where you want to go and unfortunately for myself, it is just quicker, easier and more comfortable to drive. Foreseeable problems in the future: Instead of counting the number of units in a building, it might be better to count the potential adult drivers. Based on only VIVE's proposed builds within the corridor, there will be between 1,541 and 3,082 adults living in these buildings with access to only 906 onsite parking spots and that includes visitor parking. ® 1668 King St E would have between 616 and 1,232 adults living in the buildings with access to only 371 onsite parking spots. ® 1253 King St E would have between 341 and 682 adults living in the buildings with access to only 199 onsite parking spots. ® 1001 King St E would have between 486 and 972 adults living in the building with access to only 286 onsite parking spots. ® 926 King St E would have between 98 and 196 adults living in the building with access to less than 50 onsite parking spots. 5. Seeking permission to amend Section 6.1.2 b) vi) C) to permit Visitor Parking at a rate of 7% of required parking. I believe that you are going to see a lot of conflict with visitors parking on side streets or private parking lots if this rate is approved. In a perfect world we all might want to live in a "campus style tower in the sky" and ride transit or bike or walk but the truth is we don't and it will be a very long time before the infrastructure is in place to consider doing so. "New development should enhance the supply of multi -unit residential while protecting existing stable neighbourhoods, and should consider tenure, affordability, and opportunities to raise a family and age in place." Thank you for your time and consideration Ann Welch Kitchener, On 16 Page 313 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Gina Georgiou Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2021 5:19 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Attachments: processed-6daabb30-7dOa-4901-85fb-41715e315e82_GglcewKh jpeg; processed- f0cd2966-480f-42ec-ac41-dea37ae3dOee_tLTxbulO jpeg Hi Craig. There have been some notices sent out to residents regarding this development. Not sure who was chosen to receive these notices, because when we spoke to some residents, they had no clue. People have been told that there is no stopping this development, but if we cannot stop it, we would like it to be cohesive into our lovely and calm neighborhood. Based on the link you had provided me with, the traffic and noise will significantly increase in the area; 9 buildings being built in our vicinity: 1 at King and Scott, 2 at King and Cameron, 1 at King and Borden, 3 at Charles and Stirling, and these 2 would be 9 not to mention what will occur at Floral and Sydney. My house is in-between the Schwaben Club and Red Lobster and I face towards it. I work full-time from home and I don't want to be looking outside my office window to no skyline or light. We looked at the plans we found online for 2019, and there was no mention of any developments for this area. I am also disappointed in the signage that they put at the Schwaben club (see attached). This is not big enough to grab peoples attention. It should have been bigger and closer to the road so the community knows (such as the example attached). The city needs to balance residential and places for people to work, so they can pay their rent/mortgages. Right now, all we see are residential developments. As I said in prior emails, Vive is promoting this as "affordable housing". I worked on the math. I believe they said 1 bedrooms will be $1480/month. 1 person x part-time job (34hours a week, if they're lucky) x minimum wage $14 x 4 weeks a month = $1,904. This is not even including taxes deducted. This leaves a person a MAX. of $400 to pay their bills, buy groceries, and utilities (which I doubt will be included). This also discriminates against people who are on a disability or pension, or on any other government funded programs. They also stated all the places people can work at in their presentation to us (red lobster - 40 people, City Cafe 10 people etc) this is not an example of where a possible 1,000 people can work. There was an interesting article in The Record today. Since a lot of families can no longer afford a mortgage, would like to see 3 unit apartments in this building. This will also accommodate families with 2 children and also those who cannot afford a unit by themselves. 1 Page 314 of 350 https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/10/06/kitchener-waterloo-housing market has the third-lowest-inventory-in-canada.htmI F Kitchener -Waterloo housing market has the third lowest inventory in Canada TheRecord.com WATERLOO REGION — The Kitchener -Waterloo housing market is on a podium "you don't want to be on," says one Canadian economist. Kitchener -Waterloo currently has about two weeks of inventory ... www.therecord.com These towers are not compatible with our neighbourhood and we do not want this to set the precedent that it is ok to build these monstrosities in this area. Also, parking is only .7 of a space per unit. I don't believe this will end well. A majority of people coming to this area are commuters who will probably require a parking spot. How are they ensuring that this does not get abused? We do not want to be monitoring.our streets for offenders. And the fact that there will be multiple people living in a unit, so they can afford rent, they will be likely to have multiple vehicles. Can these buildings be reconfigured so the long one facing King St be switched to be closer to Eastwood and facing that street and the other one be facing Montgomery? That way, we still get a view of our skyline and people aren't looking into others backyards. Gina Georgiou Page 315 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Becky Pagett Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 6:03 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E Development Hello I received the project development notifications in my mail as I live in the neighbourhood, obviously. Although this stage says to submit comments, before I am able to do that, I have a couple of questions about the development I need to consider. Do we currently have any 23 storey buildings in town I can view to actually visualize how tall these buildings would be? Would any current businesses beside the address be developed into and/or taken over to complete this project? What kind of mixed use will you be proposing for the buildings? I think those were my most pressing thoughts for now before I can comment further. Thank you, Becky Pagett Page 316 of 350 Craig Dumart From: darlaine Quenneville Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 9:00 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E Received 2nd "Post Card" re 1668 King St E. two 23 Storey buildings. Many of my neighbours thought these post cards were junk mail and failed to read them so are not educated on the proceedings. I forgot to mention in my 1st email that our area is on a flight path for the airport in Breslau. I do not think the people in the top floors of such building this height would appreciate the thunder of passenger jets and the whirling of helicopters. This project does nothing to beautify the area just problems of traffic, over population etc. as previously mentioned. Secondly a Virtual Zoom Meeting is impossible for many of the aging population who are not "tech savey" and to sit on a phone for one & half hours not feasible. Please listen to the tax paying citizen's and reject this project. Darlaine Quenneville Page 317 of 350 Dumart From: Grant Mitchell Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 4:10 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King Street East Hello Craig, Thanks for sending the information leaflets and the recent invite to a Zoom call to our home regarding the proposed development at 1668 King Street East, I had a couple of questions. 1. 300 Parking spaces. I estimate there to be approx 10 units per floor and 2 X 23 story buildings therefore 460 units, are you sure there is sufficient parking being provided ? Based on other large storey buildings there seems to be a charge for the residents to use the parking will that be the case for these buildings and what will be done to prevent the overpill affecting the local area ? 2. Your leaflets highlighted a Decreased Rear yard setback, can you explain what this means please. 3. Expected timeline to first occupancy (assuming approval). Can you give an indication of the likely schedule for construction and occupancy please ? Thanks Grant Mitchell Page 318 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Nancy Martin Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2021 3:01 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King Street East Kitchener This email is in response to a Notice of Development Application printed in the Record. Please tell me that there is plenty of green space — more than is required would be my wish - being planned for this proposed building site. Developers should not be the ones dictating to the city what they are including as green space and the city should not be caving to the developers' wishes. Concerned citizens such as myself need to be heard that while housing is needed and most of that will likely be 'up', unless we expect that our tree canopy and green space is honoured then I for one is not in favour of this development. Relying on Rockway Gardens across the road is not an option. The only refuge for folks these last months to maintain their sanity has been open, green space. I cannot imagine living in one of these 'containers' without seeing and experiencing something other that concrete and glass. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts. Nancy Martin Na."..Mnxtin Page 319 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Lisa cadilha Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:42 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 king st kitchen I received a notice in the mail saying that there was going to be a large high-rise built close to me on King Street. I am not in favour of this for a few reasons first of all I don't like the height of the building I think it's too high. Not only would it take away from the landscape of this older neighbourhood but it would cause a lot of congestion with that many people in the small area the streets around where I live are congested with people coming and going off the highway to add At 23 story building is ridiculous. Kitchener is fortunate enough to have these small little pockets a beautiful landscape an older heritage buildings such as ROCKWAY gardens area. I truly hope that you take into consideration the people that live in this neighbourhood and that this wasn't a waste of time. Thank you for your time, Lisa Sent from my Wad Page 320 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Mark Irschick Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 4:41 PM To: Craig Dumart; Sarah Marsh; pchauvin Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application for development of 1668 King St E. Kitchener ON Hello everyone. My name is Mark Irschick. My address ii house is on the north . /rner of Jackson Ave. and Weber St. E. We have lived here for over 25 years. We know her challenges facing rresid ntstre Tiding near or on Weber St. E. We moved here specifically because of the slim chance of development or in this case over- development. Weber St. E. has seen a marked increase in traffic flow partly due to King St. E. being forced into one lane, and also due to the newer bus flow. Both GRT buses AND GO Transit double deckers now travel past here regularly. Along with the high school, Eastwood Collegiate 760 Weber St. E. there are times when Weber is nearly impassible. Add to that parents picking up and dropping students on Montgomery Rd, Brentwood, and Jackson, traffic has really become unbearable. Now add 300 cars ( current parking spaces ) plus business parking, all flowing through King St and Weber St and you have an accident waiting to happen. Kids from Eastwood are constantly trying to cross anywhere on Weber St, some without looking. Cars, motorcycles, ambulances, fire trucks, police all fly down here constantly. Check the map and You will see a curve in the road which hinders sight for traffic coming from Montgomery Rd. Accidents have increased, near accidents have increased, traffic speed has increased, volume of traffic has increased. Please do the right thing. Find a different spot to put up the complex. I promise I will never endorse a development of this magnitude. Thank you for your time and consideration. Mark and Marlaine Irschick Page 321 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Gary Brazeau . Sent: Thursday, September 23,20213:31 PM u Craig Dumart; Sarah Marsh Subject: [EXTERNAL] Proposed development 1668 King St East Hello I am writing to raise my concern and opposition to the proposed development for the subject location. development will adversely increase the density in this area, creating more traffic co issues. As well I feel that this project is too close to the high school creatin issue 1 ndofeI believe this congestion and other traffic related proposed residents. Also the height of this structure will disrupt site lines in the area in particular Rockwa g s affecting students as well as the well as I do not see it as an inviting structure to the entrance to our great city. y Gardens, as I do feel this area needs some type of development as it is looking tired and run down. Thanks for your consideration on this matter. Gary Brazeau Kitchener Page 322 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:34 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Zoning Change 1668 King St. E. Hi Craig, 1. What size of building can be put in this location WITHOUT a zoning change? 2. How many units can be put into this location WITHOUT a zoning change? This proposed development is way to large for this location. Traffic in the entire area will be a problem. A development in this location should include mostly reasonably priced accessible units. It also should include a large treed outdoor space with tables and seating for the wellbeing of its future residents. This pandemic is a lesson for all developers and city planners. Jamming too many people into a small space for profit is unhealthy for everyone. Stella Elliot Sent from my Bell LG device over Canada's largest network. 1 Page 323 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Sent: To: Subject: Sarah Crerar Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:25 PM Craig Dumart [EXTERNAL] Re: development at old Schwaben Club Hi Craig, Yes, I took a look at all the studies posted, including the shadow study. However, shadow over our neighbourhood prior to 10:00am. This is hundreds of people wakingu in daylight/sunlight, including children and adults preparing for their d the information is missing on the The lack of enough parking for bicycles and cars is a huge concern. In multiple of work and school. p a giant shadow with no i is counting on people walking and busing everywhere. This is not realistic. There is alreadya wind tunnel down King Street from the north/west and people do not wal ple studies and readings the development k on King Street because of the wind as well tas the hat comes aesthetics being poor. There is a lack of trees on King Street East to block wind and create a more ' for people to chose to be a pedestrian. The studies posted address the concern of less. parkingb suggestingpeopre inviting atmosphere are there only 124 bicycle spaces in a 616 unit building? If here are not enough parking e will spaces,pat but if this is case, why spaces for the residents' bicycles. at least have enough The study conducted on traffic is based on a growth rate of 2.5% in Kitchener for the next 10 misleading. It is general knowledge that Kitchener is projected to grow at a much higher rate. J consideration the development at Charles and Sydney, which will be 1000's of new resyears, which is the 2 group home towers on Sheldon, Oneroof near King Street and the other as Just take into i expressway will increase the population. There's the new tower on Bo dents in our neighborhood. Also, away, Elevate luxury condo development will impact traffic. The traffic study is based on traffic studies done years ago Borden across from Knollwood Park. Two kilometres p t Brentwood Avenue near the and states a projected decrease in traffic. This is unrealistic. Even on Jackson Avenue there has automobile traffic in the past 2 years. Presently, residents at 1414 King Street East have difficult been an increase in parking lot, and turning in or out of Jackson Avenue has always been a challenge. There is a recommendation for no left turning lane on Weber Street in front of y coming out of their cause major congestion during high volume due to position of residents' amenities south east on We traffic study does not reflect what is truly ha proposed development site. This will Y peening on the roads surrounding the site. Perhaps, consulting with the er Street East. The community about traffic concerns would be considered. The location is great and reuse of the land is a great proposal; but 23 storeys is too high when wellbeing of Kitchener residents, and the increase to the population is beyond what the neighborhood taking into consideration the increases alreadyha g en considering the Kitchener is increasing at a rate much higher than the rest of the cother ountry, g borhood can absorb when regards to schools, hospital beds (which is already too low to accommodate our present Population), try, and provisions need to be made with community centres, green spaces, and infrastructure. The wellbeing of Kitchener residents needs to b with questioning, what kind of city do we want to live in? p °n). doctors, people over 55 years of age or a childcare centre. Or perhapsYoudo not lived indoes Kitchenehave a community centreddorlong r. My address is 36 Jackson Avenue since you were curious about my families direct impact from development. There has been many changes in this neighborhood of r in negative impacts. the proposed orhood without consideration Please consider consulting with people of the community first. Let Kitche residents which has resulted and well being of residents before monetary profits.ner be a city where we consider the health Sarah Soikie Sent from my iPad 1 Page 324 of 350 On Sep 20, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Craig Dumart <Craig.Dumart@kitchener.ca> wrote: Hi Sarah, Thank you for your comments. Can you please provide me your full address and name. Below is a link to all supporting documents for this development application including the shadow study which is within the urban design brief. https:HaPP2.kitchener.ca/AppDocs/OpenData/AMANDADataSets/Supporting Documents List 633210 pdf From: Sarah Crerar Sent: Monday, September 20, 202110:01 PM To: Craig Dumart <Craig.Duma rt@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] development at old Schwaben Club To Craig Dumart, I cannot express to you the sadness I feel about the proposed development on King street east and weber street east. When I witness the giant shadows cast by the tall buildings being constructed in Kitchener, I cannot help but think of the increase in mental health concerns regarding urban dwellers. The decrease in sunlight for the neighborhood effects the health of all its residents, and we all have a right to light. https://www.sciencedaily.comZreleases/2019/02/190226112426 htm <image002.jpg> Being surrounded by green space in childhood may improve mental health of adults -- ScienceDaily Children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55 percent less risk of developing various mental disorders later in life. This is shown by a new study emphasizing the need for designing ... vin,,ivii.sciencedaily.corn Two buildings that are 23 storeys high will eclipse Rockway Gardens which will kill a lot of the trees and plants in the historical park that every Kitchener resident has had family or friends' photos taken. It is the favorite place in Kitchener to have wedding, graduation, and family photos taken regardless of the season. Just 2 Page 325 of 350 stop by Rockway Gardens on any given weekend to witness the diverse residents of our city posing. It has been estimated the death of hundreds of trees in New York's Central Park will occur in the next 5 years due to shadows from new development. The drawing of the buildings on the postcard I received shows one building 17 windows and balconies wide along with 23 storeys high. The width and height of the building will cast shadows over the residents of Jackson Avenue, Edmund Street, Sheldon Avenue, Weber Street, and King Street. The city of Kitchener needs to reconsider construction of such large buildings for the well-being of our residents. While observing the immense construction of high-rise buildings in Kitchener, the questions are: "Is the city of Kitchener going to increase green space for all the apartment dwellers who do not have backyards?" "Where are the families and children going to find childcare?" "Where will they go to school?" StAnne's Elementary School is bursting at the seams with 6 portables and Sheppard Elementary School is at capacity. There is not enough childcare for the families that already live here, which was before the closing of Edith Macintosh Childcare this month. Doctors are fleeing Region of Waterloo because of the strain in medical resources. We do not have enough doctors or hospital beds for the residents that we have now. Ample sunlight and green spaces are attributed to physical and mental health for children and adults. Is the health and well-being of the present residents being considered? How many people are estimated to live in 2 buildings so large? Our neighborhood cannot support an inflex of 1000's of residents. What kind of city do we want to live in? Are we supporting the city of Kitchener's people mental and physical health? Has there been a drawing and examination of the shadows cast similar to this one attached? http://www.friendsofburRessDark.ora.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/FOBP- Shadows-from-tall-buildings-24July2019.pdf " Shadows from tall buildings Burgess Park West/Parkhouse Street 25-33 Parkhouse St (Babcock site) - N/K but if 30m tall 35-39 Parkhouse St Dolphin Living .(Hunnex site) — Nine to ten storeys 5. Alternative designs o Buildings set back from the park boundary vs'�A,''�iV.l(lL{iCl�`J1 rLI_=SsOai rk.org.uk 3 Page 326 of 350 I am questioning the aspects of how a developer can be granted a permit for construction of a building that will affect 100's of people. Please forward the estimates of the shadows cast from the buildings at different times of day and the answers regarding increased green space, schools, and medical care for the residents of the new development. Sincerely concerned about my city, Sarah Soikie Page 327 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Nicola Hastings - > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:44 AM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Development at 1668 King Street East Dear Mr Dumart, I am writing to you with regards to the proposed development at 1668 King Street East. The current property is a low, one -storey building (the Schwaben Club). The proposed development is for two 23 storey buildings - this is taller than most apartment buildings downtown! I live on the southern side of Jackson Avenue. This new development will obliterate the natural light in my 1.5 -storey home, along with those of my neighbours. Why the council thinks it's acceptable to build such tall buildings to the south of a residential area filled with 1- and 1.5 -storey houses escapes me. Gentle densification of urban areas is essential to provide affordable housing to a growing population and to combat climate change and the over -reliance on carbon -emitting cars -'gentle' being the operative word. We need more developments like the condos at 1522 King Street E, or the new mix of townhouses and condo walk-ups on Borden Avenue. Such developments integrate into the surrounding community, blending into the local aesthetic without overshadowing the existing homes. 23 -storey high-rise buildings will not. Indeed, these new buildings will be nearly twice the height of the next -tallest building in the neighbourhood, the 12 - storey building at Rockway Gardens. There, however, the developers built a shorter, 6 -storey building next to it to reduce the risk of blocking out natural light to the homes in the area. The new development is doing no such thing, plopping two tall tower blocks just south of a residential area filled with low single-family homes and trees. I am urging you to reconsider this development. We should certainly build more walk-ups and townhouses in this area, but 23 -storey buildings would be catastrophic to the character and charm of an old Kitchener neighbourhood. Yours sincerely, Nicola Hastings Page 328 of 350 Craig Dumart From: darlaine Quenneville Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 5:19 PM To: Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application for development 1668 King st e. Today received notice of application for development in your neighbourhood. I strongly object to this proposal. We do not need thousands of people in condos/high rises in our quiet, unique neighbourhood. The denisty of people, traffic and crime our my main concerns. This development should be stopped as the developers, city hall and greed will ruin this neighbourhood. We already suffer from the affects of safe injection site, homeless on the streets & Montgomery Park, houses for addiction & mental health issues. From past experience with city hall I know my objection will be ignored but for once listen to the people in the neighbourhood. Darlaine Quenneville Page 329 of 350 Craig Dumart From: Gina Georgiou Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 11:10 AM To: Sarah Marsh; Mayor; Craig Dumart Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development just received something in the mail regarding this development. This WHOLE Rockway community is against these 23 story buildings. There is no place for such monstrosities in this area. Affordable housing, not buying it. They told us in the meeting it would be around $1495/month (not sure what it all includes) for a 1 bedroom. This to us, is not affordable at all. 1 person x part-time job (34hours a week, if they're lucky) x minimum wage $14 x 4 weeks a month = $1,904. This is not even including taxes deducted. This leaves a person a MAX. of $400 to pay their bills, buy groceries, utilities if not included. They also stated all the places people can work at in their presentation to us (red lobster - 40 people, City Cafe 10 people etc) this is not an example of where a possible 1,000 people can work. They also stated this will not affect traffic in our area, also not buying it. Also, 300 parking spots only for min 1,000 residents, also, i do not foresee this even being manageable. They also stated that the shadow will only affect the school's yard. How are students supposed to play on a field that has no grass because there is no sun. Also, have they also researched if it affects the beautiful gardens which people come to relax, have a coffee, read books, and all the seniors that come here for their outtings? This is a hard no. Maybe a couple shorter buildings would be better, but an absolute hard no from me and my neighbours on the proposed 23 stories. We were told by many other neighbours in surrounding areas that Vive Developers are not to be trusted. I assure you, that all memebers in this community will be scrutinizing every line of what they say. Thank you Gina From: Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 20217:41 PM To: Gina Georgiou Mayor <mayor@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Thanks for sending this and for letting us know about the proposed plans. As Sarah F. mentioned, none of this has been officially submitted to the city, but if and when we receive them, a formal public meeting will be planned to gather feedback about it. The site owner would be in communication with city planning staff to go back and forth on finalizing the proposal, based on professional feedback as well as the neighbourhood feedback. It would then come before Council to seek approval. This process usually takes about 4-6 months, starting from when the project is first submitted, just to give you a sense of the timelines. Take good care. Sincerely, Page 330 of 350 Sarah Sarah Marsh Ward 10 Kitchener City Councillor Office 519-741-2786 Cell 519-807-8006 Sarah.marsh @kitchener.ca 24/7 Contact Centre 519-741-2345 www.kitchener.ca From: Gina Georgiou Sent: June 22, 20218:49 AM To: Mayor <mayor@kitchener.ca> Cc: Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Good Morning. I finally got the presentation from Vive. Please review their plans. Thankyou Gina From: Gina Georgiou . Sent: Monday, June 21, 20215:09 PM To: Mayor <mayor@kitchener.ca> Cc: Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca> Subject: Re: 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Good afternoon. We had the meeting with Vive, and I am awaiting the PowerPoint presentation to forward onto you. The residents here are not impressed. They are proposing 2 buildings, 25 floors high, with approx 295 units in the one and 321 units in the other (the Wilson buildings are only 15 floors to put it in size comparison). The buildings are s000 massive, I am surprised more of the area wasn't included. Their plan is also to buy the rest of the businesses and build more. They say the shade only affects Eastwood's school yard, how will that affect football or soccer without grass? I'm sure it will also affect the needed sun for the gardens to flourish. They stated that they are affordable housing 1 bedroom $1495 and 2 bedrooms $1800. 1 asked them if they have a plan to a) ensure people outside the area /commuters, aren't hijacking all the affordable housing that local residents who live and work here can rent. We need more housing people can buy, not just rent (which are popping up everywhere). The community is ready to fight this. If they were 10 story buildings it would probably go over better, but 25 stories (approx 900) people total, I don't see it working. They stated that they're only designating .6 of a parking space because they want to attract people to use the LRT, but as a former resident of 1522 King St E, where all units were allowed only 1 vehicle, there were many offenders who parked in visitors spots and I had to call by-laws. On Floral Cres, we already have people who go to Red Lobster parking on our street. Be in touch soon Gina Georgiou and Lori Mark Page 331 of 350 Get Outlook for Android From: Sarah FitzPatrick <Sarah.FitzPatrick@kitchener.ca> on behalf of Mayor <mayor@kitchener.ca> Sent: Friday, June 11, 20213:47:06 PM To: 'Gina Georgiou' Cc: Sarah Marsh <Sarah.Marsh@kitchener.ca> Subject: RE: 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Hi Gina, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your and your neighbours concerns about this project. I have copied the Ward Councillor, Sarah Marsh, on this email so that she is also aware of the potential development, this meeting and your concerns. I have also reached out to staff in the Planning Department and it doesn't look like they have applied for a Development Application yet so we don't have information on this project yet either, but we have flagged the development for staff so that they are aware as well. Thank you, Sarah Sarah FitzPatrick (she/her) Executive Assistant to the Mayor I Office of the Mayor and Council I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext.7859 I TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 sarah.fitzoatrick@kitchener.ca 0 ;a a 0 mm". From: Gina Georgiou Sent: Friday, June 11, 20218:30 AM To: Mayor <mayor@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1668 King St E, Kitchener New Development Good Morning Mr. Vrbanovic. I have a few concerns about what neighbours are stating on our neighbourhood chat. A few of us, that face this new proposed site (currently the Schwaben Club), received a letter from the new developers. We spoke to some neighbours on the street behind us, and they have not received such letter. I believe everyone near this site needs to be informed, not a select few. We have shared this letter on the community's chat, to inform residents, as well as to encourage them to show up to the zoom meeting to address concerns. However, as you can see below, the comments are not reassuring that our voices will be heard and that the developers will just do what they want. The Rockway area is a quiet community, where people come to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax at the gardens, or take a nice quiet stroll. 3 Page 332 of 350 With the new developments where the former Howard Johnson was, they are'adding a huge development there that will increase the traffic at our local grocery stores. We are concerned, that no matter what we say, these developers will just do what they want (see comments below). How do we ensure our voices are heard, and they don't develop a monstrosity of a building since we are right at the express way? We all want Rockway to remain a staple of calm and serenity. Please note that the meeting has not taken place yet, so we have no idea of their proposal, I just wanted to ask so I can ease the concerns to those who are skeptical with these new developers who seem to be bullys. 1668 Wng Street Easi, I itchener A Noroic-d rok.- 9 0f.wui ipwent Iit gf-of tdytlimiri.ity vz-irylking ata;, thu FA'�I wcad r .g]'4noft;sd In k-111.01prOf Arid We Ter zeowiq ffwvoard to saari+il Rc frlhtfr You to W1418 J rrew, �-Lt�,3iii41]{'i.�-�y�CfP. vipflaiih -: a�4lrtril?r: �ts7 ^G'Cffl °�G7 n�C;r',�'="+'rr�7c swat. �17]Sj.lc..,'-3� a�Ytf � T �,_ed4Kk,ia(+nr.tp,PLPRnut �iA,1nr'-,Lf,7 :�gr6-r WOOD OU t a r rif l'-' (ri �! I",, n1�Ck1=r F.' u 3 4J,Ir.:r r tlt [l _i. r t B� t r i Ct lr ru fl ri trr 1 rct r.'r i tFr a . I' dalar .a- tr t r f r r, 7rrlr F .7 tr Fri er7 r pfl .; a t 7i7li.tl, a �E - 1 err r, rtlria ntl:rts,T�tJ111`��i,,_)-. 4 Page 333 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. XX TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 1668 King Street East Page 334 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. XX TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER CITY OF KITCHENER 1668 King Street East 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 & Strategic Initiatives Committee of September 12, 2022 APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council Page 335 of 350 AMENDMENT NO. 118 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER SECTION 1 —TITLE AND COMPONENTS This amendment shall be referred to as Amendment No. XX to the Official Plan of the City of Kitchener (1994). This amendment is comprised of Sections 1 to 4 inclusive. SECTION 2 — PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to amend: • Map 10 — Secondary Plan - King Street East Neighbourhood Plan For Land Use by redesignating lands, municipally addressed as 1668 King Street East from Mixed Use Corridor' with Special Policy T to `Mixed Use Corridor' with Special Policy 7" • Adding Policy 13.2.3.7 to Section 13.2.3 to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 7.2: o Specific Policy 13.2.3.7 amends one policy in the Mixed Use Corrdior use designation: ■ Policy 13.2.2.7 is amended to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 7.2. SECTION 3 — BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT Planning Analysis: Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 25. Section 2 of the Planning Act establishes matters of provincial interest and states that the Minister, the council of a municipality, a local board, a planning board and the Tribunal, in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act, shall have regard to, among other matters, matters of provincial interest such as, f) The adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and waste management systems; g) The minimization of waste; h) The orderly development of safe and healthy communities; j) The adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing; k) The adequate provision of employment opportunities; p) The appropriate location of growth and development; q) The promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians; r) The promotion of built form that, (i) Is well-designed, (ii) Encourages a sense of place, and (iii) Provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant; s) The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate. These matters of provincial interest are addressed and are implemented through the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, as it directs how and where development is to occur. The City's Official Plan is the most important vehicle for the implementation of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and to ensure Provincial policy is adhered to. Provincial Policy Statement, 2020: Page 336 of 350 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3(b) of the PPS promotes all types of residential intensification, and sets out a policy framework for sustainable, healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote 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. To support provincial policies relating to the optimization of infrastructure, transit and active transportation, the proposed designation and zoning facilitate a compact form of development which efficiently uses the lands, is in close proximity to transit options including bus, rapid transit, and makes efficient use of both existing roads and active transportation networks. The lands are serviced and are in proximity to parks, trails and other community uses. Provincial policies are in support of providing a broad range of housing. The proposed multiple dwelling development represents an attainable form of market-based housing. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate the intensification of the subject property with a mixed-use multiple dwelling development that is compatible with the surrounding community, helps manage growth, is transit supportive and will make use of the existing infrastructure. No new public roads would be required for the proposed development and Engineering staff have confirmed there is capacity in the sanitary sewer to permit intensification on the subject lands. Based on the foregoing, 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 the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. The subject lands are in close proximity to transit and parks. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) states that municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and density 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. Policies 2.2.1.4 states that complete communities will: a) feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services, and public service facilities; b) improve social equity and overall quality of life, including human health, for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes; c) provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes; d) expand convenient access to: i. a range of transportation options, including options for the safe, comfortable and convenient use of active transportation; Page 337 of 350 ii. public service facilities, co -located and integrated in community hubs; iii. an appropriate supply of safe, publicly -accessible open spaces, parks, trails, and other recreational facilities; and iv. healthy, local, and affordable food options, including through urban agriculture; e) provide for a more compact built form and a vibrant public realm, including public open spaces; f) mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, improve resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental sustainability; and g) integrate green infrastructure and appropriate low impact development. The Growth Plan supports planning for a range and mix of housing options and, in particular, higher density housing options that can accommodate a range of household sizes in locations that can provide access to transit and other amenities. The subject lands are located within the City's delineated built up area, and within an Urban Corridor in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. Urban Corridors are identified as a Primary Intensification Area in the City of Kitchener's Official Plan on Map -2. The proposed designation and zoning will support a higher density housing option that will help make efficient use of existing infrastructure, parks, roads, trails and transit. The proposed development is also proposing to include several unit types, increasing the variety of housing options for future residents. Planning staff is of the opinion that the applications conform to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. 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. The Region of Waterloo have indicated they have no objections to the proposed application (Appendix `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan (OP) The City of Kitchener OP provides the long-term land use vision for Kitchener. The vision is further articulated and implemented through the guiding principles, goals, objectives, and policies which are set out in the Plan. The Vision and Goals of the OP strive to build an innovative, vibrant, attractive, safe, complete and healthy community. The subject lands are designated `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1" (Map 10) in the King Street East Secondary Plan (1994 Official Plan). The Mixed Use Corridor land use designation provides residential redevelopment opportunities together with appropriate commercial and institutional uses that primarily serve adjacent residential neighbourhoods. Over time it is intended that the Mixed Use Corridors shall intensify and provide a balanced distribution Page 338 of 350 of commercial, multiple residential and institutional uses. The policies of Special Policy Area 1 were deleted through OPA 111. The applicant is proposing to add Special Policy Area 7 to the King Street East Secondary Plan to allow a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 7.2 whereas the current Official Plan policies allow for a maximum FSR of 4.0 with an additional 1.0 FSR permitted if a 1000 square metre or larger food store is located within the mixed-use development. The proposed increase to the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is also required to support the proposed built form, which includes above grade structured parking internal to the building. Due to the significant grade change on site, underground site contamination and a high water table only one level of below -grade parking structure is feasible. As such, 3 levels of above grade parking internal to the building with one level of above grade deck parking are proposed. The parking structure is proposed to be wrapped with dwelling units along King Street East and Weber Street East and therefore screened from view although still contributing to FSR. The parking structure by itself represents an FSR of about 1.6. The amount of floor space occupied by the multiple dwelling units and commercial space represents an FSR of about 5.6, which is only slightly above the allowable FSR. City policies support the construction of structured parking in order to maximize intensification opportunities and minimize surface parking. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed increase to the FSR is appropriate. Urban Structure The Official Plan establishes an Urban Structure for the City of Kitchener and provides policies for directing growth and development within this structure. Intensification Areas are targeted throughout the Built-up Area in key locations to accommodate and receive the majority of development or redevelopment for a variety of land uses. Primary Intensification Areas include the Urban Growth Centre, Major Transit Station Areas, Nodes and Corridors, in this hierarchy, according to Section 3.C.2.3 of the Official Plan. The subject lands are located within an `Urban Corridor' in the 2014 Kitchener Official Plan. Urban Corridors are identified as a Primary Intensification Area in the City of Kitchener's Official Plan on Map -2. Urban Corridors are generally linear in form and are located along existing or planned transit corridors. They are intended to have strong pedestrian linkages and be integrated with neighbouring residential and employment uses. The subject lands have direct access to two regional transit corridors which have multiple bus routes, access to Highway 8 and Highway 7. According policy 3.C.2.38 of the Official Plan, the planned function of Urban Corridors is to provide for a range of retail and commercial uses and intensification opportunities that should be transit - supportive. Urban Corridors function as the spine of a community as well as a destination for surrounding neighbourhoods. Strengthening linkages and establishing compatible interfaces between the Urban Corridors and surrounding Community Areas and Industrial Employment areas are priorities for development in these areas. The proposed development is planned for mixed-use which provides 184.4 square metres of retail/commercial along the King Street East frontage and provides for 616 purpose-built rental units. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development will help to increase density in an area well served by nearby transit while being context sensitive to surrounding lands and provides excellent access to off-road pedestrian and cycling facilities. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment will support a development that not only complies with the City's policies for an Urban Corridor but also contributes to the vision for a sustainable and more environmentally -friendly city. Page 339 of 350 Neiahbourhood Plannina Review (NPR 1668 King Street East is within the King East Neighbourhood Planning Review (NPR) area. A statutory public meeting was held on December 9, 2019 regarding draft amendments to the King Street Secondary plan. The proposed Official Plan designation for the site is `Mixed Use' and the proposed zoning is `Medium to High Rise Mixed Use Three Zone (MIX -3)'. The NPR project is under review and updated draft land use designations and zoning will be considered in 2023. Urban Design The City's urban design policies are outlined in Section 11 of the City's OP. In the opinion of staff, the proposed development meets the intent of these policies, specifically: Streetscape; Safety; Universal Design; Site Design; Building Design, and Massing and Scale Design. To address these policies, an Urban Design Brief and Design Report was submitted and has been reviewed by City staff. The Urban Design Brief outlines the vision and principles guiding the site design and informs the proposed zoning by-law regulations. Streetscape — The King Street East frontage is activated by at -grade commercial units, with 184.4 square metres of commercial space proposed along the King Street East frontage. Furthermore, both buildings' principal entrances and lobbies are located at grade with direct access to public sidewalks. Both towers include podiums that have defined bases which will enhance the streetscape. Safety — As part of the site plan approval process, staff will ensure Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are achieved and that the site meets the Ontario Building Code and the City's Emergency Services Policy. Universal Design — The development will be designed to comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Skyline — The proposed towers will provide a new feature on the City's skyline. The proposed buildings will create visual interest from several different vantage points. Site Design, Building Design, Massing and Scale — The subject site is designed to have a development that will be developed at a scale that is compatible with the existing and planned built form for the surrounding neighbourhood. The two towers have well defined podiums and building step backs which helps enhance the public realm. Massing is broken up at the 8th and 12th storeys on both towers which mitigate overlook issues and shadow impacts. Tower Design The proposed building tower A (building located along King Street East) is classified as a "Compact Slab" as the proposed tower floor plate is less than 850 square metres in area. The tower placement has been oriented towards King Street with an 8 storey podium and building step backs at the 12th floor. The tower massing is broken up vertically by variation and the articulation of building materials. Furthermore, balconies for the residential units are included on the street -facing elevations. The proposed building tower B (building located along Weber Street East) is classified as a "Compact Point'. Building B has well defined 8 stower podium along Weber Street which increases to 12 floors and then 23 floors. Like building A, the massing of building B is broken up Page 340 of 350 vertically by variation and the articulation of building materials. Furthermore, balconies for the residential units are included on the street -facing elevations. Shadow Impact Study The owner has completed a Shadow Impact Study in addition to the Urban Design Report. Staff have reviewed the study and are satisfied the shadow study meets the City's requirements, with respect to shadow impacts, as noted in the City of Kitchener Urban Design Manual. Wind Study A wind study was prepared for the consideration of this development proposal and reviewed by staff. The wind conditions surrounding the proposed development are generally suitable. The submitted Preliminary Wind Study indicates less than ideal wind conditions for the on-site amenity area. Wind control features will be required through the site plan application staff as will a full Wind Assessment be required and reviewed at the site plan application stage. Tall Building Guidelines The proposed development has also been reviewed for compliance with the City's Design for Tall Buildings Guidelines. The objective of this document is to: • achieve a positive relationship between high-rise buildings and their existing and planned context; • create a built environment that respects and enhances the city's open space system, pedestrian and cyclist amenities and streetscapes; • create human -scaled pedestrian -friendly streets, and attractive public spaces that contribute to livable, safe and healthy communities; • promote tall buildings that contribute to the view of the skyline and enhance orientation, wayfinding and the image of the city; • promote development that responds to the physical environment, microclimate and the natural environment including four season design and sustainability; and, • promote tall building design excellence to help create visually and functionally pleasing buildings of architectural significance. The proposed development concept has been reviewed with these objectives in mind. City staff has confirmed that the proposed towers are generally consistent with and meet the overall intent of the City's Design for Tall Building Guidelines. More specifically, the proposed development meets the onsite and offsite separation distance requirements of the Design for Tall Building Guidelines. Transportation Policies: The Official Plan supports an integrated transportation system which incorporates active transportation, allows for the movement of people and goods and promotes a vibrant, healthy community using land use designations and urban design initiatives that make a wide range of transportation choices viable. The subject lands are located along King Street and Weber Street both which have multiple bus routes (GRT Routes 7 and 8) and stops located within walking distance. The building has excellent access to cycling networks, including existing on and off- street cycling facilities. The location of the subject lands, in the context of the City's integrated transportation system, supports the proposal for transit -oriented development on the subject lands. Page 341 of 350 The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will support a more intensive mixed-use residential development in a location that is supported by the transportation network. The location of the proposed buildings, secured through the proposed site-specific provisions, will result in a built form that fosters walkability within a pedestrian -friendly environment that allows walking to be safe, comfortable, barrier -free and a convenient form of urban travel. At future site plan approval processes, the design of the buildings will have to feature a high- quality public realm to enhance the identity of the area and create gathering points for social interaction, community events and other activities. Additionally, secured and visitor bicycle parking will be required the Zoning By-law. Housing Policies: Section 4.1.1 of the City's Official Plan contains policies with the primary objective to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. The proposed development increases the amount of multiple dwelling units available in the city. The development is contemplated to include a range of unit types including, one and two-bedroom units. Theses new units will meet and appeal to a variety of household needs. Sustainable Development Section 7.C.4.1 of the City's Official Plan ensures developments will increasingly be sustainable by encouraging, supporting and, where appropriate, requiring: a) compact development and efficient built form; b) environmentally responsible design (from community design to building design) and construction practices; c) the integration, protection and enhancement of natural features and landscapes into building and site design; d) the reduction of resource consumption associated with development; and, e) transit -supportive development and redevelopment and the greater use of other active modes of transportation such as cycling and walking. Development applications are required to demonstrate that the proposal meets the sustainable development policies of the Plan and that sustainable development design standards are achieved. Sustainable development initiatives will be further implemented at the site planning stage through the detailed design of the buildings. Official Plan Conclusions The Official Plan Amendment application requests that the land use designation as shown on Map 10 — King Street East Secondary Plan be changed from `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1' to `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 7'. Based on the above -noted policies and planning analysis, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Official Plan Amendment represents good planning and recommends that the proposed Official Plan Amendment be approved. Page 342 of 350 SECTION 4—THE AMENDMENT The City of Kitchener Official Plan (1994) is hereby amended as follows: a) Amend Map No. 10 — Secondary Plan - King Street East Neighbourhood Plan For Land Use by designating the lands, municipally addressed as 1668 King Street East, as `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy 7" instead of `Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy T, as shown on the attached Schedule `A'; 10 Page 343 of 350 APPENDIX 1: Notice of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Meeting (September 12, 2022) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ° fora development in your neighbourhood 1668 Wing Street East iT iF.i Have Your Voice Heard! Date: September "12, 2022 Time. 6.00 p.m. rf:Z' Location: Council Chambers, Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West O rVirtual Zoom Meeting N , y C * 1 To view the staff report. agenda, find meeting details or to � appear asa delegation, visit. Concept Drawing kiitchenerca/"meetings To lea snore about this project, including information on your 1� appeal rights, visit:. i ww,kitchener.ca/ '* y y : i �,� �� PI2�nr11n�plicativns 0 or contact: Mixed Use 22 bt 23 616 Dwell+nE Craig Durnart, Senior Planner Development storeys U'rnits 519,741.2200 x 7073 craig.durnart�4, kitchener.ca Official Plan and Zoning By-lawAmendment applicationswiJl be considered to fac[Iitate a mined -use developmentwith two (2) buildings, 22 and 23 store sin height, having 616 dwelling units, 204 square metres of commercial floor area, a Floor Space Ratio FSP) of 7.2, a reduced parking requirementand reduced rearyard building setbacks. Page 344 of 350 APPENDIX 2: Minutes of the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee Meeting (September 12, 2022) 12 Page 345 of 350 APPENDIX 3 - Minutes of the Meeting of City Council (September 26, 2022) 13 Page 346 of 350 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING F fora development in your neighbourhood 1668 King Street East= i �� Have Your Voice Heard! Concept Drawing Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West orirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, find meeting details or to appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meetings To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Mixed Use 22 Et 23 616 Dwelling Craig Dumart, Senior Planner Development Storeys Units 519.741.2200 x 7073 craig.dumart@ kitchener.ca Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will be considered to facilitate a mixed-use developmentwith two (2) buildings, 22 and 23 storeys in height, having 616 dwelling units, 204 square metres of commercial floor area, a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 7.2, a reduced parking requirement and reduced rearyard building setbacks. Page 347 of 350 PROPOSED BY — LAW 2022 BY-LAW NUMBER 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 — 2806399 Ontario Inc. — 1668 King Street East) 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 173 and 174 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone (MU -3) with Special Regulation Provision 780R and Holding Provision 94H. 2. Schedule Numbers 173 and 174 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby further amended by incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 attached hereto. 3. Appendix "D" to By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 780 thereto as follows: "780. Notwithstanding Sections 6.1.2, and 55.2.1 of this By-law within the lands zoned MU - 3 and shown as being affected by this subsection on Schedule Numbers 173 and 174 of Appendix `A' the following special regulations shall apply: a) The maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 7.2. b) On-site Parking shall be provided as follows: i) Parking for multiple dwellings shall be provided at a rate of 0.64 spaces per unit. Page 348 of 350 ii) Visitor Parking shall be sharable with non-residential uses and be provided at a rate of 7% of the required parking. iii) Bicycle and electric vehicle parking are to be provided in accordance with By-law 2019-051; c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 9.4 metres. d) Geothermal Energy Systems shall be prohibited." 4. Appendix "F" to By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 94H thereto as follows: "94. Notwithstanding Section 55 of this Bylaw, within the lands zoned MU -3 and shown as being affected by this Subsection on Schedule Numbers 173 and 174 of Appendix "A": i) No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Record of Site Condition is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the Region of Waterloo is in receipt of a letter from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) advising that a Record of Site Condition has been completed to their satisfaction. ii) No residential use shall be permitted until such time as a Road Traffic, and Stationary Noise Study is submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services, if necessary. This Holding Provision shall not be removed until the City of Kitchener is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services advising that such noise study or studies has been approved and an agreement, if necessary, has been entered into with the City and/or Region, as necessary, providing for the implementation of any recommended noise mitigation measures." 5. This By-law shall become effective only if Official Plan Amendment No. _, (1668 King Page 349 of 350 Street East) 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 2022. Mayor Clerk Page 350 of 350