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REPORT TO:
Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
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DATE OF MEETING:
June 23, 2014
SUBMITTED BY:
Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY:
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext.
7157
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 5
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DATE OF REPORT:
June 4, 2014
REPORT NO.:
CSD-14-052
SUBJECT:
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-09201
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 09/04/F/JVW
WILLIAMSBURG SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD
OWNER: BIG SPRINGS FARMS LIMITED
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Big Spring Farms Limited is seeking approval of a Plan of Subdiv
allow the subject lands to be developed with a wide range of res
detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, townhouses, multipl
rise dwelling units. In addition, the subject lands will be supported by a community a
library, a school on the adjacent plan to the west, public parks, open space and mixed use
development. Staff supports the proposed Plan of Subdivision and
subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
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RECOMMENDATION:
A.That Zone Change Application ZC/09/04/F/JVW (Big Springs Farms Limited)
requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Six
Zone(R-6), Residential Eight Zone (R-8), Residential Nine Zone (R-9), Mixed Use
One Zone,Community Institutional Zone (I-2),Public Park Zone (P-1), Open Space
Zone(P-2), Hazard Lands (P-3)
By-June4, 2014 attached to Community Services Department Report
CSD-14-052 as Appendix B;
B. That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O.
1990, Chapter P13 as amended, and delegation by-law 2002-64, grant draft
approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-09201, in the City of Kitchener, for
Big Springs Farms Limited, subject to the following conditions:
1.
That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-09201 for
Limited as shown on the attached Plan of Subdivision prepared by
dated June 4, 2014, which shows the following:
Blocks 1-5 - Residential (Single Detached) 247 units
Blocks 6-12 - Residential (Multiple) 1046 units
Blocks 13-14 - Mixed Use
Block 15 - Park (Community Centre)
Blocks 16-23 - Park (Urban Green)
Blocks 24-30 - Open Space
Blocks 31-32 - Storm Water Management
Block 33 - Agriculture
Blocks 35-39 - 0.3 m Reserves
Total 1293 units
2.CITY OF KITCHENER CONDITIONS:
2.1That the SUBDIVIDER shall enter into a City Standard Residential
Agreement, as approved by City Council, respecting those lands s
attached Plan of Subdivision dated June 4, 2014, which shall con
additional special conditions:
Part 2 Prior to Grading
2.10 a)
desire to minimize the impact of development on treed areas wort
SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit a Detailed Vegetation Plan and to ob
Cultural Heritage
Coordinator.
b) The Core Environmental Feature limits should be confirmed throuy concurrent
with the design and development of these southern stages of the
time of the Detailed Vegetation Plan to the satisfaction of the .
c) The SUBDIVIDER shall provide a digital copy of the approved Deta
Planning.
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d) The SUBDIVIDER shall implement all approved measures for the pro
isolated trees, tree clusters and woodlands as approved in the D
(where applicable) and
Environmental C in consultation with the
that all protection measures have been
2.13
The SUBDIVIDER agrees t-
Authority and the Regio-
program will document current groundwater infiltration condition
construction monitoring periods.
Further, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit, obtain approval of and
Conservation Authority and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
measures satisfy pre-development infiltration targets specified
Watershed and Upper Strasburg Creek Subwatershed Update CH2MHILL
well as the South west Urban Area Study, Storm Water Management
AMEC (June 22, 2011 as revised July 18, 2011) and that Chloride
meet the Reasonable Use Criteria of the Alder Creek Watershed an
satisfaction of the CIT
and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
2.14
Storm Water Management
Strategy Prepared by AMEC (June 22, 2011 as revised July 18, 201
Creek Watershed and Upper Strasburg Creek Subwatershed Update CH
report as approved. of Engineering
Services in consultation with the Grand River Conservation Autho
ensure that the stormwater management facility continues to sati
development conditions for infiltration and to identify any spec
that may be necessary to monitor, including but not limited to i
and quality, chloride
extend for 2 years after 90 %
Director of Engineering Services in consultation with the GRCA a
Municipality of Waterloo.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to implement any remedial action d
(including monitoring for 2 additional years should chloride lev
Use Criteria of Alder Creek Watershed and Upper Strasburg Creek
CH2MHILL, 2008 report as approved, including the design and ins
pass upgrades, if required) as a result of the aforementioned mo
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ng Services in
consultation with the GRCA and the Regional Municipality of Wate
2.15 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the Middle Strasburg Creek Flood Control
Assessment (EA) shall be completed prior to area grading and fur
recommendations of the EA, including the construction and locati
implemented in accordance with the EA and coordinated with the a
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Gra
Authority. The City is 100% responsible for the cost of these works. If su
not allocated from the appropriate CITY Development Charge Accou
CITY to fund these works or the works are not a Development Char
and the SUBDIVIDER wishes to proceed, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to provi
front the cost of these works.
Should these works become a Development Charge eligible expense,
to recognize any monies paid by the SUBDIVIDER for any works or
to be recognized as a credit towards any CITY Development Charge
or block only within the registered plan in accordance with the applicable CITY
Development Charge By-law and Policies in effect at the time the monies are paid by th
SUBDIVIDER or the works become a Development Charge eligible exp
shall be later.
If the registration of the plan is staged, a Supplementary Agree
or block for which credits are payable shall be registered for e
registration of each stage of the plan of subdivision, until the
remaining.
When no outstanding credit balance remains, then the Development
-law.
If, following the registration of the entire plan of subdivision
permits, there is any outstanding credit balance, it shall remai
as a credit for future development, or alternatively, the CITY m
agreement with the SUBDIVIDER, under Section 40 of the Developme
enable the transfer of Development Charge credits to other benef
community, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made betwe
2.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to area grading, servicing
shall occur first, the SUBDIVIDER agrees that the Henhoeffer Heritage House located
on Block 10 be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage
further agrees to prepare a
cost which describes the Henhoeffer Heritage House in order to f
and register the designating by-law on title of the lands.
2.17 Prior to area grading, servicing or registration, whichever
SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit for review and approval a Conservati
Henhoeffer Heritage House on Block 10 Terms of
Reference for Conservation Plans
2.18 Prior to area grading, servicing or registration, whichever sha
SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide the CITY with a Letter of Credit or
form and content sa
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term conservation works identified in the approved Conservation
Heritage House on Block 10
Should the short term conservation works not be completed in acc
approved Conservation Plan, the CITY, its employees, agents or c
conservation works to the extent of the monies received under th
Letter of Credit will be released when the short term conservati
completed and certified by a Heritage Consultant to the satisfac
Planning.
2.19 Prior to area grading or servicing, whichever shall occur first
to install a construction/silt fence around the perimeter of Henon
Block 10 nt
maintain the integrity of the construction/silt fence throughout
2.20 Prior to area grading or servicing, whichever shall occur fir
means and methods that shall be used to minimize vibration durin
construction and servicing. Should cracks develop in the masonry
construction or servicing, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to stop work in
Henhoeffer Heritage House on Block 10 and notify the Engineer, H
and City so t
of Planning. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to submit written doc
servicing have read and agree to implement the recommendations o
2.21 Prior to area grading or servicing, whichever shall occur f
the following as a means of protecting the Henhoeffer Heritage H, Block 10, that no
grading shall be undertaken until a Grading Control P
SUBDIVIDER further agrees to show detailed grades within 25 metr
perimeter of the Henhoeffer Heritage House on the grading contro
2.22 Prior to area grading or servicing, whichever shall occur f
submit a final Grading Control Plan for the Henhoeffer Heritage on Block 10 that
lands
Director of Engineering. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to ensure
Heritage House is not substantially lower or higher than the surod
and that slopes greater than 3:1 and retaining walls will not be
2.23 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to protect and conserve the Henhoeff
Block 10 through the following means:
1) To keep the Henhoeffer Heritage House occupied for as long as p
commencement of site/construction work to prevent vandalism and
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2) To maintain the Henhoeffer Heritage House in good and sound con
times prior to and during development of the property; and,
3) Should the Henhoeffer Heritage House become vacant, to undertak
following:
i) Secure and protect the Henhoeffer Heritage House from damage
through procedures outlined in Article 34 (Vacant Heritage
Municipal Code;
ii)
indicating that the Henhoeffer Heritage House is to be conserved
on site and should not be vandalized and/or scavenged; and,
iii) Install an 8 foot fence around the perimeter of the Henhoeffer
Heritage House to protect the building until the completion of
construction in the subdivision or the commencement of long-term
Heritage Consultant.
2.24 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to conduct and submit a Pre-construct
Henhoeffer Heritage House on Block 10 and 1385 Bleams Road (prov
property is obtained) by a qualified structural engineer prior t
whichever comes first, and a Post Construction Inspection of the
House and 1385 Bleams Road once grading, servicing and construct
vibration during grading, servicing or construction, the SUBDIVI
stop work in the vicinity of the Henhoeffer Heritage House or 13
notify the Engineer, Heritage Consultant, and City and correct t
Planning.
2.25 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the Erosion Assessment of Strasburg Creek, as set out in
the Stormwater Management Strategy prepared for the South West U
by AMEC (dated June 22, 2011 and revised July 18, 2011) shall be
Director of Engineering Services in consultation with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Grand River Conservati
2.26 The SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that the Conceptual Grading Pla
adequate clearance from the seasonally high groundwater table, i
portion of the groundwater exists in a perched system. If demons
satisfaction of the GRCA and the MNR that the perched groundwate
ecological/environmental function, the grading plan may be subje
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services in consulta
the MNR.
2.27 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to coordinate the location of the Mul
Block 15 in a manner that is consistent with the recommendations
recreated laneway and pedestrian path with tree plantings in the
Assessment prepared by Carson Woods Architects Limited (March 20
November 2013 to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations
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2.28 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to any site alteration, area g
registration of any stage within this plan, the SUBDIVIDER shall
permits and approvals from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MN
at Risk identified on or contiguous to the subject lands in comp
Endangered Species Act. Any measures required by MNR including but not limited to
Overall Benefits Plans and/or Mitigation Plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Ministry
of Natural Resources. Mitigation measures that are to become the
of Operations and the Director of Planning.
2.29 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that a Stewardship Management Plan should be d
submitted and approved prior to registration, pre-grading or pre
first) to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning in consul
Administrative Officer of Infrastructure Services (formerly Park
The Stewardship Management Plan shall be in compliance with the
Study (NRSI, January 2013 and Addendum, April 2013), the Respons
April 10, 2014) and incorporate any requirements of the Ministry
2.30 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that during- and post-construction environment
plans be developed, submitted and approved as part of the Detail
Stormwater Management Engineering design. The monitoring plans s
parameters outlined in the Response Document (NRSI, April 10, 20
requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Monitor
approved prior to registration, pre-grading or pre-servicing (wh
be to the satisfaction of the of Planning and Engineering in
consultation with the , the Region of Waterloo and GRCA.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that monitoring beyond 90% build-o
will be required and the duration of this monitoring will be det
environmental monitoring plans to be approved. The SUBDIVIDER a
any restoration or mitigation measures arising from monitoring a
MNR, the Region, the GRCA and/or the City and that such works wi
responsibility of the SUBDIVIDER.
2.31 Prior to Grading or Registration, whichever shall occur fir
submit, obtain approval of and implement a detailed monitoring p
performance of conveyance infiltration galleries (including pre-
construction phases) and to identity if the required water balan
Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Part 3 Prior to Servicing
3.2
The SUBDIVIDER agrees to retain a qualified Engineering Consult
prepare a detailed engineering design and report for the storm w
accordance with the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Strategy
West Urban Area prepared by AMEC ( June 22, 20111 and revised Ju
Alder Creek Watershed and Upper Strasburg Creek Subwatershed Upd
2008 which accommodates a 2.0 cubic metres/second flow from Area 2 l
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identified in Alder Creek Watershed and Upper Strasburg Creek Su
CH2MHILL, 2008) to the s
consultation with the Director of Operations, the Region of Wat
Conservation Authority. In addition, the SUBDIVIDER shall have
the storm water management facilities prepared by a Landscape Ar
satisfaction of the Director of Operations and the Director of E
3.18 The SUBDIVIDER shall prepare a detailed Geotechnical/Hydrog
Report which shall determine the suitability of soils to support
water to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Service
Region of Waterloo and the Grand River Conservation Authority. T
infiltration galleries should include a 20% contingency to the s
of Engineering Services.
3.19 The SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that a shared storm water manag
proposed for the subject lands and for lands within the adjacent
the west 30T-08206. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to enter into a cost s
maintenance agreement with the land owner for the adjacent plan
08206 to arrange the sharing of costs associated with ongoing ma
storm water management facility and any related appurtenances to the satisfaction of
the City Solicitor and the Director of Engineering Services. Th
agrees to construct and locate the Storm water management facili
the Rosenberg Secondary Plan and to the satisfaction of the Dire
Services, the Region of Waterloo and the Grand River Conservatio
3.20 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to prepare a water servicing report
extent of the lands that can be serviced by municipal water dist
shall make recommendations that address the water pressure issue
of the Director of Engineering Services in consultation with the
the Region of Waterloo.
3.21 Prior to servicing of each phase requiring new infiltration
prior to servicing provide a letter of credit based on 60% of th
approved infiltration facilities, and 100% of the estimated cost
The Letter of Credit will be released two years after 95% of the
is stabilized (meaning buildings are constructed and lot/blocks
facilities are installed and functioning as intended and approv
3.22 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the extension of the Middle Stra
through this plan of subdivision is required and shall be in acc
Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer EA or any addendum thereto to the satisfaction of the
. It is acknowledged that these works, including
-law 99-106, as
amended, and the City shall be responsible for 100 % of the cost
further acknowledged, if there is a need to increase the size an
facilitate servicing outside of the Rosenberg Secondary Planningill
be responsible for 100% of the cost of these upgrades. The SUBDI
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acknowledges that any upgrades to local sewers to support this d
considered eligible as a Development Charge expense.
If sufficient money is not allocated from the appropriate CITY D
Account(s) to permit the CITY to fund these works or the works a
Charge eligible expense and the SUBDIVIDER wishes to proceed, th
agrees to provide and up-front the cost of these works.
Should these works become a Development Charge eligible expense,
to recognize any monies paid by the SUBDIVIDER for any works or
to be recognized as a credit towards any CITY Development Charge
or block only within the registered plan in accordance with the applicable CITY
Development Charge By-law and Policies in effect at the time the monies are paid by th
SUBDIVIDER or the works become a Development Charge eligible expense, which
shall be later.
If the registration of the plan is staged, a Supplementary Agree
or block for which credits are payable shall be registered for e
registration of each stage of the plan of subdivision, until the
remaining.
When no outstanding credit balance remains, then the Development
-law.
If, following the registration of the entire plan of subdivision
permits, there is any outstanding credit balance, it shall remai
as a credit for future development, or alternatively, the CITY m
agreement with the SUBDIVIDER, under Section 40 of the Developme
enable the transfer of Development Charge credits to other benef
community, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made betwe
3.23 Prior to Servicing or Registration, whichever shall come fi
prepare and receive approval of detailed design drawings includi
landscape treatment of the park and/ or trails located on Block15 Park ( Heritage
House Urban Green), Blocks16,18, 19,20 & 22 Park (Urban Green), Block 21 and 23
Urban Green (Linear Park) andBlock 17 Neighbourhood Park/Community Centre site,
prior to the servicing or registration of the associated stage t
3.24 Prior to Servicing or Registration which ever shall occur f
to provide a detailed sanitary sewer design and to make arrangem
the Director of Engineering for a sanitary servicing connection
Trunk Sanitary Sewer. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that where
required to any local sewers required to connect these lands to
the sole cost of the SUBDIVIDER. Where there are multiple land
from the upgrades to the local and/or trunk sewers, cost sharing
made between the land owners for the costs of upgrading both the
Engineering Services with written confirmation that adequate cos
have been made between the land owners.
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3.25 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to install black vinyl chain link fen
fence that is not made of solid materials and provides visibilit
side of lot line that is/ are adjacent to park blocks, Open Spac
Blocks 32 and 33 to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineer
consultation with Director of Operations.
3.28 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that proposed groundwater conveyance
be fully under private ownership and the maintenance of such is
future condominium corporations. The design will ensure that the
separation of groundwater from underside of footing is achieved.
corporation shall maintain a maintenance easement for any portio
City lands in perpetuity. The developer agrees to indemnify the
damage or future maintenance costs which could arise from failur
Further, the GWCS shall be designed to the satisfaction of the D
consultation with the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Region of Waterloo.
3.29 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to coordinate the decommissioning of
station at Fischer Hallman Road and Bleams
Director of Engineering Services immediately after servicing the
3.30 The SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that the servicing plan will in
servicing (construction) trench will be located within a shallow
system. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that mitigation measures must be i
implemented so that subsurface infiltration adjacent to the wetl
and/or their buffers will not be interrupted and groundwater flo
watercourse will be maintained with the pre-development conditio
rand River
Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources asappropriate.
3.31 Prior to Servicing or Registration, whichever occurs first,
submit a functional design for the implementation of bicycle lan
intersection curb extensions on both sides of Rosenberg Way and
Director of Transportation Services.
3.32
Prior to the Servicing or Registration, whichever shall occur fi
SUBDIVIDER shall prepare an On-
-Street Parking Policy, as
approved and amended. The On-Street Parking Plan shall be considered in accordance
with the servicing drawings and shall generally provide for one
for every two dwelling units where reasonable. Other options suc
garage space, communal parking facilities, and/or parking along
Part 4 Prior to Application for Issuance of any Building Permits
4.18
Prior to issuance of any building permits the SUBDIVIDER agrees
permits shall be applied for or issued, and no new construction
10, within the subdivision shall be undertaken until building el
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re
that any new construction or alterations are consistent with the
Guidelines for Priority Lots and the Heritage House Design Guide
to the subject lands.
4.19 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to protect and conserve the Henhoeffe
through the following means:
1) To keep the Henhoeffer Heritage House occupied for as long as p
commencement of site/construction work to prevent vandalism and
2) To maintain the Henhoeffer Heritage House in good and sound con
times prior to and during development of the property; and,
3) Should the Henhoeffer Heritage House become vacant, to undertak
following:
i. Secure and protect the Henhoeffer Heritage House from damage throu
procedures outlined in Article 34 (Vacant Heritage Property) of
ii. roperty
indicating that the Henhoeffer Heritage House is to be conserved
and should not be vandalized and/or scavenged; and,
iii. Install an 8 foot fence around the perimeter of the Henhoeffer
House to protect the building until the completion of constructi
subdivision or the commencement of long-term occupancy of the bu
Part 6 Other Timeframes
6.15
The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the short term conservation works ide
approved conservation plan shall be completed prior to December
conservation works not be completed by the specified date the CI
of Credit (required by Condition 2.20 to have the necessary short term conservation
sole option and in addition to any other remedies the CITY may h
and so complete the required conservation works to the extent of
the Letter of Credit. The cost of completion of such works shall
monies obtained from the Letter of Credit. In the event that the
conservation works remaining to be completed, the CITY may by by
authority under Section 427 of the Municipal Act to have such wo
recover the expense incurred in doing so in like manner as munic
of Credit will be released when the short term conservation work
Planning.
6.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to connect the existing Henhoeffer He
municipal services once servicing of the subdivision is complete
6.17 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to develop the Henhoeffer Heritage Ho
the approved Heritage Impact Assessment, approved Conservation P
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Planning.
6.18 That prior to registration the SUBDIVIDER agrees that the p
approval of a Heritage Impact Assessment site specific
required. The Heritage Impact Assessment shall address the impac
development on the Henhoeffer Heritage House located on Block 10 of the subject plan
and the Williamsburg School located on adjacent lands to the nor
Road in accordance with the aforementioned Heritage Impact Asses
6.19 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to application for or issuance
lands contained within Block 10 a Heritage Impact Assessment addressing the impact of
the proposed development on the farmhouse and Heritage Design Gu255-
1291 Fischer Hallman Road addressing the restoration and reuse of the
design and development of any nearby lands must be approved by the Director of
Planning.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that the preparation, submission a
reference and to the satisfaction o
to issuance of Site Pan approval for lands contained in Block 11
Assessment shall address the impact of the proposed development
Heritage House located on Block 10, and view to the heritage hou
Hallman Road as well as the view and impacts to the heritage hou
located at 1385 Bleams Road.
Further, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to develop the lands contained wi10 in
accordance with the aforementioned Heritage Impact Assessment an
Guidelines for Block 10.
Estimate, prepared by a heritage consultant, for the cost associ
and restoration of the exterior of the dwelling in accordance wi
Design Guidelines for 1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road. The SUBDI
provide the CITY with a Letter of Credit or other like security
restoration of the
dwelling located on Block 10 as determined in the Cost Estimate. Should conservation and
restoration works not be completed as approved, the City may use
have the necessary works completed. The CITY, its employees, ag
to the lands and so complete the required
conservation and restoration works to the extent of the monies r
Credit. The Letter of Credit shall be released by the CITY when
Director of Planning.
6.20
Credit or other like
the amount equal to the short term conservation works identified
Credit will be released when the short term conservation works h
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accordance with the approved Conservation Plan as certified by a
6.21 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit for review and approval a C
grading, servicing and registration whichever comes first, for t
House located on Block 10
reference and to the satisfaction of
Plan shall include an assessment of current conditions and defic
recommend conservation measures and interventions in the short,
term including repair, stabilization, monitoring and maintenance
preservation of the cultural heritage attributes identified in t
Assessment.
6.22 The SUBDIVIDER shall prepare, submit and receive final appr
Guidelines for Heritage
Planning. The Design Guidelines for Heritage Priority Lots shall
limited to the following:
For Heritage (H) Priority Block 10, the Design Guidelines shall address
building and site design which reflects and complements the arch
style and setting of the Henhoeffer Heritage House on Block 10, .
Further the Design Guidelines shall address matters including ap
building location and orientation, the design of building additi
alterations, appropriate building materials (e.g. brick or natur
all elevations), colours, window, porches, roof style, garages,
fences and landscaping.
6.23 The SUBDIVIDER or subsequent owner agrees to provide cop
Design Guidelines for the Heritage Priority Lots be provided in
Sales Agreements and/or rental agreements for Block 10 to the sa
Director of Planning, and
Further, the SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the approved Design Gu
Priority Lots are registered on title of Block 10 to the satisfaction of the CITY Solicitor in
consultation with the Director of Planning.
6.24 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to maintain views to and from and bet
Heritage House, the former Williamsburg School House and Bleams
in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Carson Woods Archi
March 2009 and revised November 2013 to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to maintain such views during the
stormwater facility on Block 31 and the multiple residential lan
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Director of Enginee
maintained by locating obstructions below sight lines or outside
Obstructions will include, but not be limited to, trees, shrubs,
6.25 The SUBDIVIDER shall satisfy t
including for all future development blocks by the conveyance of15-
23(Stage1), to the CITY, at no cost and free of encumbrance. Conve
the said Park Blocks will take place at the time of the registra
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agrees that the parkland provided with the plan of subdivision s
frontage costs to the City and shall be to the satisfaction of t
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to convey Blocks 25-30 to the City at no cost and free
of encumbrance. These Blocks shall not be counted towards the sa
parkland dedication, but shall be conveyed as other open space l
each of the said Greenway Blocks will take place at the time of th
stage in which such block is located in.
6.26 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a statement in all Offers
Agreements, and/Rental Agreements with home buyers for said lots
fencing is being installed on the walkway blocks, Park Blocks an
Woodlot and Buffer blocks and that owners of said lots are restr
solid board or other like solid fences along the common property
block, park blocks and or Open Space Woodlot and Buffer Blocks t
the Director of Operations.
6.27 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a statement in all Offers
and/or rental Agreements with home buyers that there is a planne
the neighbourhood and to provide an information pamphlet or webs
regarding Grand River Transit services to the satisfaction of th
consultation with the Region of Waterloo.
6.28 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to complete the detailed design and to
development of the Cook/Genstar Lands (30T-08206) as shown in th
Secondary plan. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that oversizing an
services maybe required and that a 0.3m reserve will be placed o
until cost sharing arrangements are agreed to all to the satisfa
of Engineering Services.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to make the necessary arrangement
land owners (Cook /Genstar Lands (30T-08206) for the provision o
services mutually required to service these lands and t
Engineering Services written confirmation that these cost sharin
been made prior to registration.
6.29 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the development of Blocks 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, and 14, shall be
developed in accordance with the Fischer Hallman Mixed Use Corri
Manager of Site Development and Customer Service.
6.30 Prior to Site Plan approval of Block 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, and 14, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to
provide an updated noise study that further confirms the use of
measures to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo and the C Director of
Engineering Services and C Director of Planning.
6.31 That the SUBDIVIDER shall agree to prepare and have approve
plan, which may include fencing and/ landscaping or combination
southern boundary of the subject lands along Blocks 24 and 33
lands to the south (Williamsburg Cemetery) to the satisfaction o
in consultation with the Director of Enterprises. This plan shall be coordinated with the
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mitigation works required by the Ministry of Natural Resources f
Endangered Species Act.
6.32 Where pressure reducing valves are required the Owner must
with the City of Kitchener to provide for such installation; and
purchase and/or rental agreements, a clause identifying the pres
pressure reduction device and advising that it may not be remove
owner/occupant.
6.33 Prior to occupancy of the first unit being granted, the SUBDIVIDtermine the
locations of all centralized mail receiving facilities to the sa
Planning. If required, the SUBDIVIDER shall provide temporary suitable centralized mail
box locations that may be utilized by Canada Post until curbs, b
are constructed for the plan of subdivision.
6.34 The SUBDIVIDER shall include a statement in all Offers of Purcha
Agreements, and/or rental agreements, which advises:
a) that the home/business mail delivery will be from a designated
Community Mail Box; and
b) homeowners of the exact Community Mail Box locations.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that the location of all Communit
Box facilities shall be shown on maps, information boards and pl
including maps displayed in the sales office(s).
2.2 That prior to final approval of the plan to be registered, t
following conditions:
1. The City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement shall be re
2. The SUBDIVIDER shall submit copies of the plan for registration
of Planning and to obtain approval of such applications therefro
3. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to commute all local improvement charges
part of the lands and to pay all outstanding taxes on the lands.
4. The SUBDIVIDER shall install within the subdivision any require
under the direction of the CITY'S Director of Engineering, with
elevations thereon and submit for registration the plans showing
monuments, their co-ordinate values, elevations and code numbers
Surveyor General of Ontario.
5. The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements with Kitche
the provision of permanent electrical services to the subdivisio
the existing services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that
payment of all costs associated with the provision of temporary
of such services when permanent installations are possible.
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6. The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements for the pro
telecommunication services to the subdivision and/or the relocat
services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may inc
all costs associated with the provision of temporary services an
services when permanent installations are possible.
7. The SUBDIVIDER shall make arrangements for the granting of any
for utilities and municipal services. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to c
following easement procedure:
a) to provide copies of the subdivision plan proposed for registra
plan(s) showing the easements HYDRO, and telecommunication compa
the CITY'S Director of Planning.
b) to ensure that there are no conflicts between the desired locat
easements and those easement locations required by the CITY'S Di
Engineering for municipal services;
c) to ensure that there are no conflicts between utility or muni
locations and any approved Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan;
d) if utility easement locations are proposed within lands to be c
presently owned by the CITY, the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain prior w
from the CITY'S Director of Engineering, or, in the case of park
General Manager of Community Services; and
e) to provide to the CITY'S Director of Planning, a clearance lett
HYDRO and telecommunication companies. Such letter shall state t
respective utility company has received all required grants of e
alternatively, no easements are required.
8. The SUBDIVIDER shall dedicate all roads, road widenings and pub
CITY by the registration of the Plan of Subdivision.
9. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to make the necessary arrangements
land owners (Cook/Genstar Lands (30T-08206) for the provision or extension of any
Engineering Services written confirmation that these cost sharin
been made prior to registration.
10. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to convey to the CITY, at no cost and free
the following lands for the purposes set out below:
Block 15 - Park (Community Centre)
Blocks 16-23 - Park (Urban Green)
Blocks 24-30 - Open Space
Blocks 31-32 - Storm Water Management
Blocks 35-39 - 0.3 m Reserve
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11. The SUBDIVIDER shall erect and maintain a subdivision billboard
of Planning, in accordance with the following criteria:
a) The sign shall be located outside the required yard setbacks of
zone and the corner visibility triangle, with the specific, appr
. The SUBDIVIDER acknowledges
that a Sign Permit is required for the Subdivision Billboard sig
shall be designed and erected to the satisfaction of the Directo
b) The sign shall have a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres, a maximu
metres, and a maximum area of 13 square metres;
c) Graphics shall depict the features within the limits of the s
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, approved stree
emergency access roads, zoning, lotting and specific land uses,
storm water management areas, hydro corridors, trail links and w
potential or planned transit routes and bus stop location, notif
contacts for school sites, noise attenuation measures, special b
areas, water courses, flood plain areas, railway lines and hazar
also make general reference to land uses on adjacent lands inclu
to any formal development application, all to the satisfact
Director of Planning;
d) Approved subdivision billboard locations shall be conveniently
public for viewing. Low maintenance landscaping is required aro
suitable parking and pedestrian access may be required between t
and public roadway in order to provide convenient accessibility
e) The SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the information is current as
sign is erected. Notice shall be posted on the subdivision bill
that information may not be current and to obtain updated inform
12. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that all streets shall be named as shown
13. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to obtain the appropriate land use plan,
Kitchener, for the area being subdivided in order to satisfy Con
Subdivision Agreement.
14. Prior to Grading or Registration, whichever shall occur first,
submit, obtain approval of and implement a detailed monitoring p
performance of conveyance infiltration galleries (including pre-
construction phases) and to identify if the required water balan
Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
15. Prior to the Servicing or Registration, whichever shall occur f
SUBDIVIDER shall prepare an On-Street Par
-Street Parking Policy, as
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approved and amended. The On-Street Parking Plan shall be consid
with the servicing drawings and shall generally provide for one
for every two dwelling units where reasonable. Other options suc
garage space, communal parking facilities, and/or parking along
16. Prior to Servicing or Registration, whichever shall occur first
receive final approval of a Priority Lotting Plan and of Design
to the satisfaction of .
The Design Guidelines for Priority Lots shall include, but not b
considerations:
a) For Corner Priority Lots, building elevation drawings shall ens
consideration has been given to the design treatment along both
for each lot/dwelling, including such items as the provision of
stairs or other projections; secondary or angled door entries; h
articulation, brick or masonry-style skirting along both the fro
yard and/or accentuated windows; increased building massing and
consideration to fencing and landscaping.
b) For Terminating Vista Priority Lots, building elevation and bui
drawings shall ensure that the garage face is not the primary te
from the oncoming street, instead utilizing the habitable portio
porch, roof pitch, landscaping, etc.
c) For Park Priority Lots, building elevation drawings shall ensure
has been given to the design treatment along the road frontage a
flankage for each lot/dwelling, including such items as the provion for porches,
porticos, stairs, or other projections, secondary entry doors, h
articulation, brick and masonry-style skirting and/or accentuated windows; and
consideration to fencing and landscaping.
d) For Gateway Priority Lots, building elevation drawings shall ensure
consideration has been given to design treatment along the road
including such items as the provision for porches, porticos, sta
projections, horizontal articulation, brick and masonry style sk
accentuated windows.
17. Prior to grading or registration whichever comes first, the sub
prior to or in conjunction with adjacent lands to the west locat
08206.
18. Prior to registration, the SUBDIVIDER shall enter into an agre
Kitchener to ensure that the water balance completed shall
conveyance infiltration gallery data (based on soil suitability
construction) and this
this data be reported to the Region of Waterloo in the event tha
results and mitigation measures may be required to maintain the
to sustain the wetland and ESPA features on these lands and on t
plan 30T-08206.
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19. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the short term conservation works id
approved conservation plan shall be completed prior to December
conservation works not be completed by the specified date the CI
of Credit (required by Condition 2.20 to have the necessary shor
sole option and in addition to any other remedies the CITY may h
and so complete the required conservation works to the extent of
the Letter of Credit. The cost of completion of such works shall
monies obtained from the Letter of Credit. In the event that the
conservation works remaining to be completed, the CITY may by by
authority under Section 427 of the Municipal Act to have such wo
recover the expense incurred in doing so in like manner as munic
of Credit will be released when the short term conservation work
Planning.
20. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to connect the existing Henhoeffer Herita
municipal services once servicing of the subdivision is complete
21. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to develop the Henhoeffer Heritage House
the approved Heritage Impact Assessment, approved Conservation P
Planning.
22. That prior to registration the SUBDIVIDER agrees that the prepa
approval of a Heritage Impact Assessme
required. The Heritage Impact Assessment shall address the impac
development on the Henhoeffer Heritage House located on Block 10
and the Williamsburg School located on adjacent lands to the nor
Road in accordance with the aforementioned Heritage Impact Asses
23. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to application for or issuance
lands contained within Block 10 a Heritage Impact Assessment add
the proposed development on the farmhouse and Heritage Design Gu
1291 Fischer Hallman Road addressing the restoration and reuse o
design and development of any nearby lands must be approved by t
Planning.
24. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that the preparation, submission
to issuance of Site Pan approval for lands contained in Block 11
Assessment shall address the impact of the proposed development
Heritage House located on Block 10, and view to the heritage hou
Hallman Road as well as the view and impacts to the heritage hou
located at 1385 Bleams Road.
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25. Further, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to develop the lands contained w
accordance with the aforementioned Heritage Impact Assessment an
Guidelines for Block 10.
26.
Estimate, prepared by a heritage consultant, for the cost associ
and restoration of the exterior of the dwelling in accordance wi
Design Guidelines for 1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road. The SUBDI
provide the CITY with a Letter of Credit or other like security
or, in an amount equal to the value of the restoration of the
dwelling located on Block 10 as determined in the Cost Estimate.
restoration works not be completed as approved, the City may use
have the necessary works completed. The CITY, its employees, ag
to the lands and so complete the required
conservation and restoration works to the extent of the monies r
Credit. The Letter of Credit shall be released by the CITY when
Director of Planning.
27. ith a Letter of
the amount equal to the short term conservation works identified
anning. The Letter of
Credit will be released when the short term conservation works h
accordance with the approved Conservation Plan as certified by a
28. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to submit for review and approval a Conse
The Conservation Plan shall include an assessment of current con
deficiencies, and shall recommend conservation measures and inte
short, medium, and long term including repair, stabilization, mo
measures to ensure preservation of the cultural heritage attribu
approved Heritage Impact Assessment.
29. The SUBDIVIDER shall prepare, submit and receive final approval
Guidelines for Heritage Priority Lots to the satisfaction of the
Planning. The Design Guidelines for Heritage Priority Lots shall
limited to the following:
30. For Heritage (H) Priority Block 10, the Design Guidelines shall
design which reflects and complements the architectural style an
Henhoeffer Heritage House on Block 10, Stage 1. Further the Desi
address matters including appropriate building location and orie
building additions and alterations, appropriate building materia
materials on all elevations), colours, window, porches, roof sty
fences and landscaping.
31. The SUBDIVIDER or subsequent owner agrees to provide copies
Design Guidelines for the Heritage Priority Lots be provided in
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Sales Agreements and/or rental agreements for Block 10 to the sa
Director of Planning, and
32. Further, the SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the approved Design G
Priority Lots are registered on title of Block 10 to the satisfa
consultation with the Director of Planning.
33. Prior to any site alteration, area grading, servicing or regist
plan, the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain any necessary permits and approv
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) related to species at risk i
contiguous to the subject lands in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Any
measures required by MNR including but not limited to Overall Benefits Plans and/or
Mitigation Plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Natural Resource
City Director of Operations in consultation with the Director of
34. A Stewardship Management Plan should be developed, submitted an
registration, pre-grading or pre-servicing (whichever comes firs
Director of Planning in consultation with the Deputy Chief Admin
Infrastructure Services (formerly Parks), the Region, and GRCA.
Management Plan shall be in compliance with the Environmental Im
January 2013 and Addendum, April 2013), the Response Document (N
and incorporate any requirements of the Ministry of Natural Reso
35. Prior to Servicing or Registration, whichever occurs first, the
submit a functional design for the implementation of bicycle lan
intersection curb extensions on both sides of Rosenberg Way and
Director of Transportation Services.
36. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to complete the detailed design and to im
development of the Cook /Genstar Lands (30T-08206) as shown in t
Secondary plan. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that oversizing and sharing of
services maybe required and that a 0.3m reserve will be placed o
of Engineering Services.
37. Prior to grading or registration whichever comes first, the sub
prior to or in conjunction with adjacent lands to the west locat
08206.
38. To expedite the approval for registration, the SUBDIVIDER shall
Director of Planning, a detailed written submission documenting
imposed by this approval that require completion prior to regist
plan(s), have been satisfied.
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REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS
1. That the plan for final approval may incorporate a lot pattern
which single detached, semi-detached and townhouse lots are perm
density not exceeding the density identified in the draft approv
2. That the owner agrees to stage the development for this subdivi
satisfactory to the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing a
Services;
3. That the subdivision agreement be registered by the City of Kit
lands to which it applies and a copy of the registered agreement
the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Ser
to final approval of the subdivision plan;
4a. That the owner enter into an Agreement for Servicing with the R
Municipality of Waterloo to preserve access to municipal water s
municipal wastewater treatment services prior to final approval
for the installation of underground services, whichever comes fi
owner has already entered into an agreement for the installation
servicing with the area municipality, such agreement shall be am
provide for a Regional Agreement for Servicing prior to registra
the plan. The Regional Commissioner of Transportation and Envir
Services shall advise prior to an Agreement for Servicing that s
supplies and wastewater treatment capacity is available for this
portion of the plan to be registered;
4b. That the owner include the following statement in all agreement
purchase and sale that may be entered into pursuant to Section 5
Planning Act, prior to the registration of this plan:
purchase and sale are not yet registered as a plan of subdivisio
of all conditions of draft plan approval, including the commitme
and sewage treatment services thereto by the Region and other au
not yet been completed to permit registration of the plan. Acco
purchaser should be aware that the vendor is making no represent
warranty that the lot, lots, block or blocks which are the subje
or lease or purchase and sale will have all conditions of draft
5. a) That prior to final approval, the Owner submit for review and ap
detailed functional servicing report for the entire plan, with srt to
assess the need for pressure reducing valves; to the satisfactio
Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Service
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b) That prior to final approval, the owner agrees to submit for re
approval, engineering drawings which include the Kitchener Zone
750mm trunk watermain within the the hydro-corridor easement and
sections of roads that cross the hydro easement at Rosenberg Way
Abram Clemens Street and Street Two; to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services;
c) That no construction or other activity be undertaken within t
Hydro One easement until such time as the easement in d) below h
been granted to the Region;
d) That prior to final approval, the Owner agrees to grant, at no
Region, an easement in favour of the Regional Municipality of Wa
the 750mm trunk watermain (with such easement to be located with
existing Hydro One easement).
e) Prior to the Region of Waterloo completing detail design for th
roundabout at Bleams Road and Fischer-Hallman Road, the Owner sh
working with the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo, p
servicing solution for multiple residential Block 11, to the sat
Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Service
6. Where pressure reducing valves are required in Condition No. 5a
Owner must enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to
such installation; and to include in all offers to purchase and/
agreements, a clause identifying the presence of such water pres
device and advising that it may not be removed by the owner/occu
7. a) That the boundary of the Williamsburg Woods Core Environmental
within the subject lands be interpreted as shown on Figure 6 of
Springs Farms Limited (Schlegel Lands) Environmental Impact Stud
(NRSI, January 2013) following field verification by a sub-commi
Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee on August 8, 201
b) That a minimum 10-metre no-touch buffer be established adjacent to the
Williamsburg Woods Core Environmental Feature Block 24.
c) That the Core Environmental Feature and associated buffers on
lands be placed in a suitable conservation open space zone.
d) That prior to any clearing of vegetation on the site during the
season (May 1st July 31st) and/or final approval of the plan, the Owner
enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterl
clearing of vegetation on the site occur during the bird breedin
(May 1st July 31st) in compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention
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Act unless it can be ascertained by a qualified expert that no bird
by the Act are observed to be breeding in or adjacent to the aff
e) That prior to final approval, the Owner install permanent fenci
common boundary of any lots or blocks and the buffers of the Cor
Environmental Feature and/or the stormwater management area (Blo
and Block 33 if developed), with signage identifying the Williamsburg
Woods ESPA, and that the fence be installed 15 centimetres withi
32 and 33 to the satisfaction of the City of Kitchener and the R
f) That prior to final approval, the Owner consult with the City o
with respect to the potential removal of fencing along their com
property boundary (Williamsburg Cemetery) in order to enhance wi
linkages across the landscape.
g) That prior to final approval, and any land clearing, grading, o
installation of services, the Owner submit a detailed erosion an
control plan acceptable to the City of Kitchener, Grand River Co
Authority, and the Region in order to prevent sedimentation into
Environmental Feature.
h) That prior to final approval, the Owner submit landscaping and
plans for all buffer areas contiguous to Core Environmental Feat
for the stormwater management area (Block 32), and that recommen
plantings consist of locally-appropriate, self-sustaining native
the satisfaction of the City of Kitchener and the Region of Wate
i) That, prior to registration, the owner submit a detailed monito
the Core Environmental Feature and adjoining stormwater manageme
Big Springs Farms Limited
(NRSI, January 2013) and
subsequent response from NRSI dated November 5, 2013 to the
satisfaction of the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo
j) That prior to final approval, the Owner develop a brochure and
information tools for new home purchasers which provides informa
about the natural heritage features contiguous to the subdivisio
with advice about how they can be good neighbours and stewards o
these areas, and that the brochure be to the satisfaction of the
Kitchener, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Region of Wate
k) That prior to registration of open space Block 24 and Agricul
the Owner remove any garbage or debris from the Environmentally
Sensitive Policy Area / Core Environmental Feature to the satisf
the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo.
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8. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into an agreement
Municipality of Waterloo to distribute source water protection a
management information with all offers to purchase and/or rental
the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housi
Community Services.
9. That prior to final approval, the Owner decommissions any monit
private wells (not used for long term monitoring) on the propert
with O. Reg. 903 prior to any grading on the property; and furth
owner enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to deco
long term monitoring wells no longer used for such purposes, all
satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing a
Services.
10. That prior to any grading or construction, and final approval of all or any part of
this plan of subdivision, the Owner submits an interim and/or fi
drainage plan as deemed necessary by the Region, for review and approval by
the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Ser
lot grading and drainage plan must include existing and future g
for Fischer-Hallman Road and Bleams Road
dated January 15, 2014. Furthermore, the Owner enter into an ag
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to secure completion and i
of the above requirements.
11. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
submits an interim and/or final stormwater management report as
necessary by the Region, for review and approval by the Regional
of Planning, Housing and Community Services. The interim and/or final
stormwater management report must:
a) establish water quantity trigger levels and/or infiltration ben
propose a strategy for mitigating impacts in the event there is
meeting infiltration targets, consistent with the Water Manageme
Strategy for the Rosenberg Secondary Plan;
b) identify the design and location of infiltration facilities; an
c)
Planning C
Furthermore, the Owner enter into an agreement with the Regiona
of Waterloo to secure completion and implementation of the above
management requirements.
12. That prior to final approval, or prior to commencement of any c
within the Bleams Road (Regional Road 56) and Fischer-Hallman Ro
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(Regional Road 58) rights-of-way, the Owner enter into an agreement with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to obtain a Municipal Consent
Permit from the Region for such works.
13. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
submits a boulevard restoration plan for Bleams Road and Fischer
Road, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planni
Community Services. The boulevard restoration plan must address
and final road profiles, as deemed necessary by the Region.
14. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterl
necessary financial resources for any decorative street over and
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Hallman Road.
15. That the Owner obtain Regional Road Access Permits for the inte
Abram Clemens and Bleams Road, Rosenberg Way and Fischer Hallman
and Street Two and Fischer-Hallman Road.
16. That the Owner upon written request by the Region, or that the
approval (whichever comes first), provide for any road widening
the Bleams Road and Fischer-Hallman Road frontages and daylight
deemed necessary by the Region, to the satisfaction of the Regio
Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services.
Without limiting the foregoing, these widenings include:
widenings required through the Fischer-Hallman Road environment
assessment projects;
future roundabout at Fischer-Hallman Road / Bleams Road;
future roundabout at Fischer-Hallman / Rosenberg Way;
widenings to accommodate left turn lanes;
widenings to accommodate Strasburg Creek culvert improvements t
Fischer-Hallman Road; and
widenings to accommodate the final profile for Fischer-Hallman
17. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into an agreement
Municipality of Waterloo to provide sufficient certified funds f
transit amenities for four (4) transit stops along Rosenberg Way
transit stop along Fischer-Hallman Road in order to provide Gran
service to this plan consisting of:
transit landing pads (4)
transit landing pad (1 iXpress)
transit shelter pads (4)
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transit shelter pads (1 iXpress)
18. a) That prior to final approval, the Owner grant any easements as
to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, at no cost to the Regi
provision of transit amenities noted in Condition 17 above.
b) That prior to final approval, the Owner grant or enter into an
grant, any temporary and/or permanent easements as necessary to
Regional Municipality of Waterloo, at no cost to the Region, req
construction or maintenance of the Strasburg Creek culvert impro
at Fischer-Hallman Road.
19. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into an agreement
Municipality of Waterloo for the installation of a 1.5 metre hig
along any side or rear lot properties fronting Bleams Road (Regi
provided a noise attenuation barrier is not required as determin
24.
20. a) That prior to final approval, the Owner submits for review and
interim road improvements and traffic control measures for Rosen
Way and Fischer-Hallman Road if deemed necessary by the Region;
such submission to include a functional design and cost estimate
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Commun
Services.
b) That prior to final approval, the Region has the necessary physnd
financial resources to provide for the interim road improvements
control measures identified in a) above.
21. a) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
Owner completes a scoped transportation impact study to assess the
impact of development on the road network due to staging of
development, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of
Planning, Housing and Community Services.
b) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, if
deemed necessary by the Region, that the Region has the necessar
physical and financial resources to provide for any interim road
improvements recommended in a) above due to staging of developme
to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Ho
Community Services.
c) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan
deemed necessary by the Region, that the Region has the necessar
physical and financial resources to construct the roundabout at
Hallman Road and Bleams Road, and that the ultimate roundabout d
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be modified to include a northbound right-turn by-pass lane and
extended effective flair length for the eastbound approach, to t
satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing a
Community Services.
d) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
deemed necessary by the Region, that the Region has the necessar
physical and financial resources to construct the Strasburg Cree
improvements to Fischer Hallman Road, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services.
d) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
deemed necessary by the Region (whichever comes first), that the
consultation with the Region shall prepare a detailed engineerin
servicing and utility requirements of the subdivision along Fisc
(Regional Road 58) including, but not limited to, multiple resid
Furthermore, if deemed necessary by the Region, that the Owner s
provide the Region with the necessary physical and financial res
construct any of the servicing and utility requirements identifie
satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing a
Community Services.
f) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
deemed necessary by the Region, that the Region has the necessar
physical and financial resources to construct the roundabout at
Hallman Road and Rosenberg Way, to the satisfaction of the Regio
Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services.
22. a) That prior to final approval, the Owner will provide a function
cost estimate for a westbound left-turn lane with 65 metre stora
and appropriate tapers on Bleams Road at Abram Clemens Street.
b) That prior to final approval, the Owner will provide a function
cost estimate for a southbound left-turn lane with 50m storage o
Road at Bleams Road.
c) That prior to final approval, the Owner will provide a functi
cost estimate for the right-in / right-out only access at the St
connection to Fischer-Hallman Road.
d) That prior to final approval, the Region has the necessary phys
financial resources to construct all required road improvements
and c) above.
e) That conditions a), b) c) and d) above all be fulfilled to the
the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community
Services.
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23. That prior to final approval, the Owner enters into an agreemen
Regional Municipality of Waterloo that prior to the issuance of
Access Permit by the Region for Block 11, the Owner submits for
approval, a traffic impact study, a functional design, cost esti
credit for the required road improvements and traffic control fo
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Commun
24. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into an agreement
Municipality of Waterloo to complete a detailed noise study (pri
approval) to determine noise attenuation requirements for all Bl
sensitive land uses impacted by road traffic and stationary nois
satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing a
Services. Where appropriate, the lands shall be designed to avo
outdoor physical noise attenuation measures through appropriate
setbacks. Furthermore, the Owner shall enter into an agreement
Kitchener and/or Regional Municipality of Waterloo as necessary,
implementation of the noise attenuation requirements recommended
Study.
25. That prior to any grading or construction, and final approval o
the draft plan of subdivision, a consultant Archaeologist shall
3 assessment on the 16 findspots noted in the original assessmen
Two copies of all assessment documents and Ministry of Tourism,
Sport clearance letters must be submitted to the Regional Commis
Planning, Housing and Community Services, prior to final approva
26. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of
enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterl
site plan application to the City of Kitchener for any portions
11, 13, 14 and 33 in proximity or adjacent to Fischer-Hallman Ro
time as the future road profile for Fischer-Hallman Road as been
through the class environmental assessment for the road.
4.0 OTHER AGENCY CONDITIONS
Grand River Conservation Authority
1. As per Policy 5.2.6 of the Rosenberg Secondary plan, prior to a
servicing, the existing culvert at Fischer Hallman Road and Uppe
Creek shall be replaced in accordance with the Strasburg Creek F
Environmental Assessment (Stantec). Construction is intended to
other works in the area to minimize disturbance to the creek.
2. As per Policy 5.2.6 of the Rosenberg Secondary plan, prior to a
servicing, the existing culvert at Fischer Hallman Road and Uppe
Creek shall be replaced in accordance with the Strasburg Creek F
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Environmental Assessment (Stantec). Construction is intended to
other works in the area to minimize disturbance to the creek.
3. Prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior to r
plan, the owners or their agents submit the following plans and
satisfaction of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
a) A detailed stormwater management report in accordance with the
Ministry of the Environment Report entitled "Stormwater Manageme
Planning and Design Manual", the Alder Creek Watershed Study and
Upper Strasburg Creek Subwatershed Study update, and in keeping
Preliminary SWM report and addendums Stantec dated
b) A detailed Lot Grading, Servicing and Storm Drainage Plan. T
Plan must illustrate the location of the existing and Proposed R
Floodline as well as the location of community trails. The Serv
should incorporate the final Middle Strasburg sanitary sewer ali
approved in the Class Environmental Assessment or approved modific
c) An Erosion and Siltation Control Plan in accordance with the
Conservation Authority's Guidelines for sediment and erosion con
indicating the means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt
on-site throughout all phases of grading and construction.
d) The submission and approval of a Development, Interference with
and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses permit from the G
to prior to any development within areas regulated under Ontario Regulation
150/06.
e) The Fischer-Hallman Road culvert at Strasburg Creek is replace
recommendations of the Strasburg Creek Flood Control EA (Stantec
Construction will occur in conjunction with the installation of
sewer and the widening of Fischer-Hallman Road and any other wor
area in order to minimize disturbance to the creek.
4. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide an overland flow route from th
Block 33 to a suitable outlet to the satisfaction of the GRCA.
5. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide a detailed water balance infor
showing how infiltration targets will be met to the satisfaction
6. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide an erosion analysis and mitiga
for Strasburg Creek to the satisfaction of the GRCA. A peer re
requested, to be paid for by the proponent.
7. A short term and long term monitoring and maintenance plan for
infiltration facilities, on public and private lands, with acces
will be provided to the satisfaction of the GRCA.
8. A monitoring plan to assess the performance of the cooling tren
and water temperature, will be provided to the satisfaction of t
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9. A pre, during and post construction monitoring program and repo
in the Environmental Impact Study will be provided. Remedial m
outlined the monitoring program and implemented if needed.
10. Grading associated with the northern stormwater management faci
completed prior to servicing and/or registration of the plan to
floodplain of Strasburg Creek is contained with the stormwater m
facility.
5. CLEARANCE CONDITIONS
1.
City of Kitchener is to be advised by the Regional Commissioner
Housing and Community Services that Conditions 3.1 to 3.26 have been carried
out to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
letter from the Region shall include a brief but complete statem
each condition has been satisfied.
2. or of Planning, the
Director shall be advised by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro that Conditi
has been carried out satisfactorily. The clearance letter shall
statement detailing how each condition has been satisfied.
3. That prior to
Director shall be advised by the telecommunication companies (Be
Conditions 2.2.6 and 2.2.7 have been carried out satisfactorily.
shall include a brief statement detailing how each condition has
6. NOTES
Development Charges
1. The owner/developer is advised that the provisions of the Region
Charge By-law 09-024 are applicable.
Registry Act
2. The final plans for Registration must be in conformity with Ont
43/96, as amended, under The Registry Act.
Updated Information
4. It is the responsibility of the owner of this draft plan to ad
Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener Planning and
Departments of any changes in ownership, agent, address, and pho
Regional Fees
5. The owner/developer is advised that the Regional Municipality o
adopted By-Law 09-003, pursuant to Section 69 of the Planning Ac
c. P.13, to prescribe a tariff of fees for application, recircul
modification to draft approval and registration release of plans
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Identification of Applicable Planning Act
5. This draft plan was received on or after May 22, 1996 and shall
and finally disposed of under the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, as amended by
S.O.2006, c.23 (Bill 51).
Unobstructed Access to Units
6. The owner/developer is responsible to ensure that each dwell
unobstructed access at grade or ground level, having a minimum w
metres, from the front yard to the rear yard of the lot either b
i) direct access on the lot without passing through any portion of
unit; or,
ii) direct access through the dwelling unit without passing through
family room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or recreat
any hallway that is not separated by a door to any such room; or
iii) access over adjacent lands which, if the lands are not owned by
Kitchener or the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, are secured
registered easement prior to final approval of the subdivision p
Regional Servicing Agreement
7. The owner/developer is advised that draft approval is not a
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to water and wastewater servic
To secure this commitment the owner/developer must enter into an
for Servicing" with The Regional Municipality of Waterloo by req
Region's Planning and Culture Department initiate preparation of
When sufficient capacity is confirmed by the Region's Commissioner of
Transportation and Environmental Services to service the density as defined by
the plan to be registered, the owner/developer will be offered a
Servicing". This agreement will be time limited, define the ser
by density and use. Should the "Agreement for Servicing" expire prior to plan
registration, a new agreement will be required.
The owner/developer is to provide the Regional Municipality of W
print copies of the proposed plan to be registered along with th
for a servicing agreement.
Registration Release
8. To ensure that a Regional Release is issued by the RegionalCommissioner of
Planning, Housing and Community Services to the City of Kitchener prior to year
end, it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all fe
that all Regional conditions have been satisfied and the require
letters, agreements, prints of plan to be registered, and any other required
information or approvals have been deposited with the Regional P
responsible for the file, no later than December 15th. Regional cannot
ensure that a Regional Release would be issued prior to year end
owner has failed to submit the appropriate documentation by this date.
Airport Zoning
9.a) The Owner is advised that the lands, or a portion of the la
Region of Waterloo International Airport Zoning Regulations issu
federal Aeronautics Act. The purpose of the Regulations is two-
prevent lands adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Region of Wa
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Airport site from being used or developed in a manner that is in
the safe operation of the airport or an aircraft; and 2) to prev
or in the vicinity of facilities used to provide services relati
being used or developed in a manner that would cause interferenc
or communications to and from aircraft or to and from those faci
aware of the restrictions under these Regulations which may incl
limited to height restrictions on buildings or structures, heigh
interference with communications, and activities or uses that at
9.b) The Owner is advised that the lands, or a portion of the la
Canadian Aviation Regulations Standard 621.19 issued under the f
Aeronautics Act. This Standard allows aviation officials to ass
obstructions, namely buildings, structures or objects, to determ
likely to constitute a hazard to air navigation and consequently
and/or lighting in accordance with the Standards. Persons plann
obstruction, namely a building, structure or object, including a
either permanently or temporarily, should contact the Regional M
Aerodrome Safety (Ontario Region), Transport Canada at (416) 952
early as possible and provide the necessary information on the pd
obstruction using the Aeronautical Obstruction Clearance Form (#
issued by Transport Canada.
Final Plans
10. When the survey has been completed and the final plan prepared
requirements of the Registry Act, they should be forwarded to th
Kitchener. If the plans comply with the terms of approval, and
an assurance from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and appl
clearance agencies that the necessary arrangements have been mad
Manager of Devel
will be forwarded to the Registry Office for registration.
The following is required for registration and under The Registr
use:
One original mylar
Four mylar copies
Four white paper prints
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is owned by Big Spring Farms Limited and ap
Subdivision and a Zone Change were submitted by GSP Group in 200. The subject property
has an area of 60.53 hectares and frontage along both Fischer Ha
Bleams Road to the north
Area, designated Low Density Residential One, Low Density Residential
Residential One, Medium Density Residential Two, High Density Re
Neighbourhood Park, Open Space and Natural Heritage Conservation
currently zoned Agricultural (A-1).
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The subject lands are currently vacant and are situated in the R
applications were originally submitted prior to any Master Plann
area. At that time the applications were considered pre-mature u
comprehensively planned. In February 2010, the City passed an In
was subsequently appealed but the by-law was upheld. In turn, th
decisions on the applications in abeyance while the City engaged
planning process for this area.
The City commenced a comprehensive community Master Plan process
natural heritage inventory and analysis, a comprehensive storm w
comprehensive servicing plan, a cultural heritage inventory, a m
commercial analysis, a noise study, a comprehensive servicing st
design and transit supportive land use planning. The Community M
developed out of the south west urban area studies was approved
and the City proceeded to develop Secondary Plan policies for th
implement the Community Masterplan findings and recommendations.
Secondary Plan was presented to Council in June of 2011 as Offic
was adopted by Council on August 15, 2011 and subsequently appro
th
Waterloo with modifications on February 15, 2012. The Rosenberg Secondary Plan was
subsequently appealed by all the land owners in the area resulti
discussion, staff was able to resolve the issues surrounding the
settlement was reached. OPA 90 was finally approved by the Onta
of 2013 and is now in full force and effect.
The subject lands are currently vacant but can be characterized as predominantly cultivated
agricultural land with a central farmyard (including the Henhoeffer farm house, barn and
outbuildings), several rural residences and associated landscapi
Strasburg Creek subwatershed. The main branch of Upper Strasbur
northeast corner of the subject property and drains easterly towards Fischer-Hallman Road. Natural
heritage features associated with this property include a woodla
habitat for significant species and Species at Risk.
The wetland features include four vernal ponds (part of a 5-pon
a separate cattail marsh in the southeast corner of the property
Upper Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) Com
The woodland associated with this property is Williamsburg Woods
fresh Sugar Maple-Beech deciduous forest, located in the southwe
Williamsburg Woods (ESPA #82) is also designated a Regionally Si
part of the Upper Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetla
and is designated a Core Environmental Feature in the adopted Re
The owner is proposing to develop the lands with 1293 residential units consisting of a mix of
single detached, semi-detached, street townhouse, as well as mul
The lands will also have mixed use development, parks and open s
and library as well as an elementary school within a 5 minute wa
Residential Six (R-6), Residential Eight (R-8), Residential 9 (R-9), Mixed Use One, Community
Institutional Zone (I-2), Parks (P-1), Open Space (P-2), Hazard Lands (P-3) has been requested
to implement the proposed subdivision.
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REPORT:
Provincial and Regional Policy Conformity
2014 Provincial Policy Statement
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction
related to development and land use planning. The PPS promotes building liveable communities
through the efficient development of lands and appropriate mix o
densities. The PPS also directs planning authorities to protect
features and our water resources.
The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applicati
to develop a transit oriented community that is walkable and mee
objectives by accommodating a mix of housing types and densities
one third of the plan for natural heritage / open space systems,
resource. The lands have been comprehensively planned to manage
groundwater infiltration thus ensuring the protection of our gro
managing erosion on creeks and valley lands in the study area. T
use of the land through intensive development and densities, thu
required to service this area. The plan provides for a range of
densities and is in close proximity to parks, open spaces, and a. For these reasons, the
proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change are consisten
2014 PPS as this forms a complete community.
2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) p
growth, infrastructure and resource protection. The Growth Plan
promotes transit-supportive densities; encourages a mix of uses,
housing types; calls for building compact, vibrant and complete
use of existing infrastructure.
The subject lands are located in a designated Greenfield area as
The Growth Plan indicates that designated Greenfield areas will
minimum density target that is not less than 50 residents and jo
will be measured over the entire designated Greenfield area of t
draft Plan of Subdivision plans to achieve a minimum of 70- 75 people and jobs per hectare.
The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applicatia complete
community that accommodates a mix housing types and densities, i
proximity to parks, open spaces, school, community centre and li
provides for mixed use along the Fischer Hallman Corridor as wel
therefore, provides opportunities for residents to acquire servi
complete neighbourhood. For these reasons, the proposed draft Pl
Change are consistent with the Growth Plan.
Regional Official Policies Plan and Regional Official Plan
The subject lands are designated City Urban Area in the Regional
The ROPP aims to achieve a sustainable regional community. The R
direction on a range of issues, including: land use, servicing,
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investment, economics, natural and cultural resources. These pol
of complete communities with development patterns and densities
and transit.
The subject lands are also designated Urban Designated Greenfiel
Official Plan (ROP) approved in June 2009 but currently under ap
Board. The ROP provides policy direction on managing growth. The
creation of compact, vibrant and complete communities that are w
mix of employment, housing, shopping and service needs. The ROP
density of 55 people and jobs per hectare measured over the enti
proposed development plans to achieve a minimum of 70-75 people and jobs per hectare.
The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applicati
goals and objectives of the Rosenberg Secondary plan concerning
the provision of a variety of housing options. The proposal make
maximizes users of infrastructure, provides for a range of resid
appropriate densities and is in close proximity to parks, open s
school. For these reasons, the proposed draft Plan of Subdivisio
consistent with the ROPP and ROP.
Municipal Policy Considerations
City of Kitchener Official Plan (Rosenberg Secondary Plan)
The proposed Subdivision generally conforms to the existing prin
City of Kitchener Official Plan. The Rosenberg Secondary Plan is based on the Mixed Use
Node and Corridor model, which is the direction provided in the
to achieve increased transit ridership. Many of the objectives a
of the Official Plan have helped guide the planning of this area
Plan was prepared with the knowledge that the City is preparing
possible and appropriate, objectives and policies in the Seconda
those policies and direction of the New Official Plan.
The subject lands are designated Low Density Residential One, Lo
Medium Density Residential One, Medium Density Residential Two,
Mixed Use One, Neighbourhood Park, Open Space and Natural Herita
Rosenberg Secondary Plan. The proposed development plans to achi70-75
people and jobs per hectare.
In addition to the designations listed above, a portion of the p
hectares of land currently has a Deferral # 1 designation on it.
lands in order to allow the applicant to make an application to
for a permit under the Endangered Species Act. The final outcome
assist staff in determining the appropriate land use designation
and Zoning Process. In this regard, staff is proposing to leave
Block 33 in a Deferral 1 designation.
Similarly Block 33 will remain in an Agricultural Zone (A-1) until the approval of the permit under
the Endangered Species Act by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
of development has been established, the applicant will be requi
rezoning and official plan amendment for this block so that apprones and Official Plan
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designations can be determined. This may include a combination o
Conservation and Low Density Residential designations or combination thereof and could
include Hazard (P-3) and Residential Four (R-4) or Residential
combination thereof.
The Rosenberg Secondary Plan envisions this community to be a co
people can walk or cycle to school, shop, and potentially to wor
the Rosenberg community including the Williamsburg South Neighbo
r Hallman Road will
function as the spine of the community and will evolve into a tr
corridor. Residents within Rosenberg will have a variety of hous
recreation and socio-cultural options. The design of the communi
natural and cultural heritage conservation together with best pr
and energy conservation. Approximately 29 percent (17.68 hectare
(26.25 hectares) of the total area (60.53 hectares) will have pa
natural heritage areas.
The proposed plan of subdivision is generally consistent with th
Rosenberg Secondary Plan.
City of Kitchener Growth Management Plan
The Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) helps to ensure that
effectively and that the City achieves the required density and
accomplishing the desired built form and function which will enh
Management Plan is based on the principle that maximizing the us
preferred and that planning for and implementing intensification
The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applicati
well as new infrastructure and provide for a density and range o
well as mixed uses that are compatible with the goals and object
Secondary Plan. The timing of these applications has occurred af
comprehensively planned. For these reasons, the proposed draft P
Change comply with the KGMP.
Proposed Zone Change
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject lands from Agri
Six (R-6), Residential Seven (R-7), Residential Eight (R-8), Residenti
One (MU-1), Public Park (P-1), Open Space (P-2), and Hazard Land
The proposed Zone Change application is in keeping with the geneg
Secondary Plan, Regional Official Policies Plan, and Growth Plan
Horseshoe, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statemen
supply and residential intensification by providing a range of h
close proximity to parks, open spaces and a school. These amenit
minute walk of their respective neighbourhood. The zoning will i
mixed use and transit supportive function of the Fischer Hallman
portion of the plan at Rosenberg Way and Fischer Hallman Road. The zoning will also protect
those significant natural heritage features from development suc
habitat for threatened or endangered species under the Endangere
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Staff recommends
approved by Council.
Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision
Subdivision Design
The proposed plan of subdivision includes residential dwellings,
dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhouse dwellings,
and mixed use development or a combination of these. The minimum
count creates a density range of 70-75 people and jobs per hectare which exceeds the Regional
density targets for this area of 55 persons and jobs per hectare.
The proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applications re
community that is walkable and transit oriented. The main fronta
Fischer Hallman Road which will serve as a central spine to the
be the focus of compact mixed uses with medium and higher densit
Desi
Design Guidelines and Streetscape Plan for Fischer Hallman Road.
As one moves further to the west towards the adjacent plan of su
densities decrease to Low Density Residential One and Two. This
types and densities within the subdivision. The plan also has a
that is walkable from the main street/ mixed use proposed along
the plan and is a key feature for the community at large. This b
proposed separate school site on the adjacent Plan (30T-08206) t
minute walk of the main street area of the plan. While the plan
connections as contemplated by the Rosenberg Secondary Plan, sta
connectivity will be achieved when the blocks and internal roads
condominium. The property is transected by a hydro corridor whic
community trail and open space connection. There are 4 parkettes
linear park along Abram Clemens Street which will connect to the
Cemetery as well as the trail in the Hydro Corridor.
The plan will be connected via pedestrian and vehicular connecti
via the Hydro corridor which will connect these lands with those
Huron Natural Area on the east of Fischer Hallman Road via a pot
road. The lands will also have a pedestrian connection to the t
subject lands in the Williamsburg Cemetery.
A heritage home is located on the plan of subdivision and in acc
recommendations made in the Cultural Heritage Inventory as part
Plan process, the home is being retained and integrated into the
Lot sizes and housing types will be regulated by the proposed zo
efficient use of the land and infrastructure, provides for a ran
provides appropriate densities and is in close proximity to park
For these reasons, the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zone Cha
Rosenberg Secondary Plan.
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The Rosenberg Secondary Plan allows for the consideration of alt
Policy 8.2.3. The plan shows a slightly reduced right of way cro
than the 26 metres. The cross section will continue to include a
a boulevard with landscaping and will continue to move traffic t
Stormwater Management/Infiltration
The property was included in the comprehensive stormwater manage
Rosenberg Community that was prepared by AMEC for the City as pa
Masterplan Process in 2010-11. A complete system of storm water
infiltration ponds were strategically located within the Rosenbe
that highest level of infiltration could occur in areas most con
keeping with the objective of the Alder Creek Watershed Study Up
Subwatershed Plan update. In addition to the system wide infilt
galleries will be required for the subdivision through draft pla
The landowners are required to demonstrate that no negative eros
Creek are resultant from the development through their detailed
management facilities which will be approved as part of the staf
servicing of the plan.
Sanitary/Water Servicing
All lots will be serviced with municipal sanitary sewers and wat
standards. The existing Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer ha
east side of Fischer Hallman Road to service these lands. Waterm
Road have sufficient capacity to service most of the property. A
corner of the subject lands near Bleams Road will require pressu
water pressure in the area and will be implemented through condi
Subdivision approval. The watermain will be extended to provide
firefighting service.
Noise
A noise study was completed for the subdivision in accordance wi
Secondary Plan which satisfies MOE guidelines. The development a
will have design elements incorporated into the design of buildi
densely planned Mixed Use corridor.
Environmental Setbacks
Policy 4.2.1.2 i) a) b) of the Rosenberg Secondary Plan requires
metres buffer (development setback limits) from both Core and No
the alder Creek Watershed Study and Upper Strasburg Creek Subwat
(CH2MHILL,2008). The term generally in the policy provides some
minimum 30 metres buffer where appropriate. In the watershed st
applied to the entire Core or Non-Core natural system within the
Creek and Strasburg Creek and is not specific to individual feat
may include any combination of the following: wetlands, woodland
or all of the above. Policy 5.4.2 of the Rosenberg Secondary Pl
will not be permitted in lands designated as Natural Heritage Co
made for portions of Storm Water Management Facilities, associat
infrastructure such as a sanitary trunk sewer as per an approved
and trails and associated grading. In these instances above, so
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buffer can be considered subject to an approved EIS to the satis
Waterloo and the Grand River Conservation Authority.
After rece
justifies the location of this storm water management within the
including confirmation that there would be a 10 metre no touch zone from the core
environmental feature, a 15-20 metre setback from the permanent
storm water management facility and that all roads, lots and hom
30 metres from the Core Natural Area, staff is satisfied with th
support the plan showing the SWM pond within the buffer area bas
policy language above and that there are no negative impacts on
anticipated. The 10 metres minimum no touch buffer is consistent with the Regional Official
Plan. Staff supports the overall location of the SWM pond as a
habitat to the rear yards of the residences along Street Two. T
greater portion of the natural area from having residential lots
sensitive environmental feature.
Species at Risk
The subject lands contain habitat for a known species at risk.
a Natural Heritage Conservation for the portion of the plan cont
shown as Block 24.
A portion of the plan comprising approximately 8.57 hectares of la33
currently has a Deferral # 1 designation on it. These lands are within the
adjacent to the actual feature lands in Block 24, which have bee
Heritage Conservation. The Deferral was placed on the lands in ohe applicant to
make an application to the Ministry of Natural Resources for a p
Species Act. The final outcome of this permitting process will a
appropriate land use designation through a separate Official Plan and Zoning Process. In this
regard, staff is proposing that the portion of the plan comprising Block 33 remain in an
Agriculture (A-1) zone. Once the permit is complete, a separate Official Plan Amen
Zone Change with the appropriate supporting information will be required to determine the land
use designation which could result in a Natural Heritage Conserv
Residential designation or combination thereof.
A significant amount of work has been done in this area in order
survival of the Species at Risk. The applicant is proposing to p
wildlife corridor that will connect the vernal pool on the Cook
pond at Fischer Hallman Road to provide for species dispersal as part of the ESA permit. In
addition, the applicants are funding further study of the specie
the species and understand the best means to protect the species
The Permit under the ESR Act will outline any mitigative or prot
protect the species at risk from any impacts of development and
approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources under a separate p
Agency Comments
Any requirements have been addressed or are included as conditio
Subdivision approval.
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Community Input
In response to the preliminary circulation of the applications, one written response
from an adjacent landowner. The comment included concern over no
Road traffic, increased population in an area with insufficient
community, and the need for a senior public school.
In response to this staff has the following response. As part of
subdivision noise studies and traffic studies were required. The
that is related to traffic along Bleams Road and whether a noise
the north on the other side of Bleams Road, which is a Regional
application. Recommendations about noise were made by the noise
these will be implemented at the site plan stage and through app
This community is being planned as a complete community with ame
centre, library parks and a J-K to grade 8 school. Public commen
A second letter was received from an adjacent landowner/developer
and/questions over grades, servicing and details of the overall
been incorporated into draft plan conditions where appropriate a
staff has had and continues to have ongoing discussions with the
.
landowner and his consultant team to resolve the broader conside
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change applicati
development of a compact, walkable and transit supportive commun
Secondary Plan area. Through the intensification of the propertya range of housing types at an
overall low intensity of use in close proximity to parks, open spaces and a school is provided for.
This aligns with the Kitchener Strategic Plan as it ensures the imple
priority - and further ensures achievement of desirable quality of life in is
complete community.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Upon registration, there will be ongoing operational costs for t,
street trees and underground services. In the long term, there w
costs for the street, sidewalks and services.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The plan was circulated and advertised in accordance with the Inform and Consult sections
of the City of Kitchener Community Engagement Strategy. The prop
Subdivision and Zone Change applications were circulated to City
th
commenting agencies and property owners within 120 metres of theon May 27,
2009 and recirculated on May 2, 2013. Notice signs were placed o
of the applications. In response to the circulation of the draftand Zone
Change applications staff received one written response. Comments have been addressed in
the Community Input Section of this report. Notice of the Public
The Record on May 30, 2014.
CONCLUSION:
The issues identified through the preliminary circulation have b
draft Plan of Subdivision approval, as necessary, or as special
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zoning. The draft Plan of Subdivision represents proper and orde
considers the criteria identified in Section 51(24) of the Plann
This plan meets density requirements as set out in the City, Reg
and incorporates urban design principles. The zoning is compatib
neighbourhood.
Based on the foregoing, the draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone C
considered appropriate. Staff consider this good planning and re
Subdivision 30T-09201 and Zone Change application ZC09/04/F/JVW be approved by Council.
Reviewed By:
Della Ross, Manager of Development Review
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO
Community Services Department
Attachments
-law and Map 1
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CSD-14-052 - Appendix A
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CSD-14-052 - Appendix B
PROPOSED BY-LAW
BY-LAW NO. _____
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
(Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 85-1, as amended,
known as the Zoning By-law of the City of Kitchener
Big Springs Farms Limited1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road)
WHEREASit is deemed expedient to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 for the lands
above;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Kitc
follows:
1. Schedule Number 95 -law 85-1, as amended, is hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Resi
2. Schedule Numbers 64, -law 85-1, as amended, are hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land
as Area 2 on Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone
Zone (R-6).
3. Schedule Numbers 64 and 65 -law 85-1, as amended, are hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land
as Area 3 on Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone 1) with Special
Regulation Provision 1R to Residential Six Zone (R-6) .
4. Schedule Numbers 64 and 94 -law 85-1, as amended, are hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land
as Area 4 on Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone 1) to Residential Eight
Zone (R-8).
5. Schedule Numbers 64, 65, 93 and 94 -law 85-1 are hereby amended
by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified
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CSD-14-052 - Appendix B
on Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) with Special Regulation
Provision 1R to Residential Eight Zone (R-8).
6. Schedule Numbers 93 and 94 -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Re
7. Schedule Numbers 93 -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) with S
1R to Residential Nine Zone (R-9).
8. Schedule Numbers 94 and 95 of -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Low
Corridor Zone (MU-1).
9. Schedule Numbers 94 and 95 of -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Public Park Zone (P-1).
10. Schedule Number 94 of -law 85-1 is hereby amended by changing the
zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrate10 on Map No. 1,
attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) with Special Regulation Provision 1R to Public
Park Zone (P-1).
11. Schedule Numbers 94 and 95 of -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Ope).
12. Schedule Numbers 93, 94 and 95 of -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a12 on
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) with Special Regulation Provision
1R to Hazard Land Zone (P-3).
13. -law 85-1 are hereby amended by
changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified a
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CSD-14-052 - Appendix B
Map No. 1, attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) with Sp
1R to Hazard Land Zone (P-3).
14. -law 85-1 are hereby further
amended by incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on
hereto.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this
day of 2014.
_____________________________
Mayor
_____________________________
Clerk
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CSD-14-052 - Appendix B
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Advertised in The Record May 30 , 2014
PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE KITCHENER ZONING BY-LAW
AND A DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
UNDER THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS 34 AND 51 OF THE PLANNING ACT
1255-1291 Fischer Hallman Road
The City of Kitchener has received a zone change applications fo
lands. The lands are being rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A-1) a
Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone (R-6), Residen
Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone One (MU-1), Public Park Zone (
(P-3). This will permit a wide range of residential uses including sin
dwellings as well as high rise dwelling units. In addition, the
centre/library, public parks, open space and mixed used developm
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
, a Committee of Council
which deals with planning matters on:
rd
MONDAY, June 23 at 7:00 P.M.
nd
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2 FLOOR, CITY HALL
200 KING STREET WEST, KITCHENER.
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written and/or
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at this public
opposition to, the above noted proposal.
meeting or make a written submission prior to approval/refusal of this proposal(s), the person or public body is
not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be added as a party to the
hearing of an appeal unless there are reasonable grounds in the opinion of the Board.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
is available by contacting the staff person noted below, viewin
agenda (posted 10 days before the meeting at www.kitchener.ca - click on the date in the Calendar of Events and select the
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appropriate committee), or in person at the Planning Division, 6 Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener between
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Juliane vonWesterholt
, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ex.7157 ((TTY: 1-866-969-9994),
juliane.vonwesterholt@kitchener.ca
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