HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-097 - Demolition Control App - 1209 Doon Village Rd
REPORT TO:
Community & Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 30, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard,Director of Planning
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Medeiros, Planning Technician(519)741-2200x7067
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 4
DATE OF REPORT:
September 17, 2013
REPORT NO.:
CSD-13-097
SUBJECT:
DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC13/07/D/JM
1209 DOON VILLAGE ROAD
OWEN WILFONG
Subject Lands
1209 Doon Village
Road
Figure 1: Location Map 1209 Doon Village Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That Demolition Control Application DC13/07/D/JMrequesting permission to demolish
one (1) vacant single detached dwelling located at1209Doon Village Road,owned by
Owen Wilfong, be approved withthe following condition:
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The Chief Building Official may authorize and issue a demolition permit under Section
33(6) of the Planning Act subject to the following condition:
In the event that construction of the new semi-detached dwelling is not substantially
complete within two years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is
manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential
properties in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such sum shall, until
the payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to
demolish the residential property is issued.
REPORT:
The Community Services Department has received an application requesting the demolition of a
single detached dwelling, located at 1209 Doon Village Road. The subject property is zoned
Residential Two Zone(R-2) in the Zoning By-law with Special Regulation Provision 1 (1R); and
Special Use Provision 187 (187U). The property is designated Low
Official Plan.
Figure 2: Front View of Single Detached Dwelling
The property is currently developed with one single-detached dwelling, an attached garage and
an accessory building, and is situated on an approximately 1,574.82 square metre lot. The
Owner has indicated that the existing single-detached dwelling is to be demolished and a new
single detached dwelling is proposed. Planning staff circulated the application to internal
departments. No issues or concerns were identified.
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Planning Comments:
On June 24, 2013, the City passed a new demolition control by-law. Under the new By-law, only
those lands within zoning classifications R-1 through R--law
85-1 are required to be considered for demolition control. The subject property falls within the
the new City policy. Redevelopment is proposed for the property.
The property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act by virtue of its location in
the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. Therefore it was determined that the subject
application would require council approval for a heritage permit for demolition due to its status
under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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request for demolition and Council approved the Heritage Permit at the September 162013
Council meeting.
Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed demolition of the existing single detached
dwelling.Staff is of the opinion that the proposed demolition will have very little impact on the
adjacent lands, surrounding uses and the overall neighbourhood.
Redevelopment of the site with a new single detached dwelling is consistent with the intent of
the Low Rise Residential designation of the Official Plan and is a permitted use under the
Residential Two Zone (R-2).
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed demolition is required prior to the redevelopment of the subject site and will align
with the Kitchener Strategic Plan as it ensures the implementation of the community priority
Development with appropriate redevelopment that is consistent with Provincial, Regional and
City planning policies.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
No new or additional capital budget requests are expected with this recommendation.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The applicant shall be required to post a sign on the property advising of the pending demolition
of the residential building. A courtesy notice will be circulated to all property owners within 30
metres of the subject property, advising of the pending demolition of the building for information
purposes only.The sign and courtesy notice fulfill the inform theme of the Community
Engagement Strategy.
CONCLUSION:
Planning staff has reviewed this application and is of the opinion that the proposed demolition is
justified as the owner intends to build a new single detached dwelling in place of the existing
dwelling. The owner has received approval from City Council for a Heritage Permit to demolish
the existing dwelling. The proposed redevelopment is compatible with the neighbourhood, and
is in conformity with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. As such, staff recommends that
Demolition Control Application DC13/07/D/JM, requesting permission to demolish the existing
single detached dwelling, be approved subject to the condition outlined in the recommendation
of this report.
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REVIEWED BY:
Della Ross, Manager of Development Review
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
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