HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-14-087 - OPA & ZC - Vandguard Dev - Walter St - Addendum
REPORT TO: Council
DATE OF MEETING: November 17,2014
SUBMITTED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Garett Stevenson, Planner 519-741-2200 x 7070
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: November 13, 2014
REPORT NO.: CSD-14-087
SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO REPORTS CSD-14-075 & CSD-14-103
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA14/01/W/GS
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC14/03/W/GS
100, 104, 108 WALTER STREET
VANGUARD DEVELOPMENTS CORPORATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
September 15, 2014, defer consideration of the
On Kitchener City Council passed a motion to
recommendation outlined in Staff Report CSD-14-103 to the November 17, 2014 Kitchener City
Council meeting to allow time for additional dialogue on this ma
Since that time, the Applicant has prepared a revised concept pl
amendments to both Official Plan Amendment OPA14/01/W/GS and Zon
ZC14/03/W/GS. The requested revisions would allow for a mid-rise 5 storey mult
with 34 dwelling units with special zoning regulation provisions The proposal presented
previously was for a 6 storey multiple dwelling with a total of
Planning Staff remain supportive of the original concept which w14-
075 and recommend approval of the Amendment to the Official Plan an
as appendixes A and B to this report. Planning Staff have also prepared a revised Amendment to
the Official Plan as well as a revised Proposed By-law dated November 17, 2014, which if approved,
would allow for the revised 5 storey proposal (A ).
RECOMMENDATION:
A. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA14/01/W/GS for Vanguard
Developments Corporation requesting a change in designation from Low Rise Multiple
Residential with Special Policy 3 to Medium Density Multiple Residential with Special
Policy 3 and Special Policy 19 to permit a multiple residential dwelling building on the
be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report CSD
14-087 as Appe
approval; and further
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B. That Zone Change Application ZC14/03/W/GS for Vanguard Developments Corporation
requesting a change from Residential Six (R-6) to Residential Eight (R-8) with Special
Regulation Provision 655R on the parcels of land specified and illustrated as the
be approved-
dated September 15, 2014, attached to Report CSD 14-087
REPORT:
This report compliments Staff Reports CSD-14-075 and CSD-14-103 which should be referenced for
full contextual purposes.
Planning staff have received a revised development concept for t
Applicant has prepared a plan for a midrise 5 storey multiple dw
units. It is understood that as a result of some additional market rese
planning by the Applicant, the building design has been revised
more dwelling units that are smaller in size.
Planning Analysis:
Planning staff have undertaken a review of the revised concept a
Amendment to the Official Plan as well as a Proposed By-law to i
desired, attached
The main changes from the previous concept to the current propos
The total height of the building has been reduced by one floor.
proposed to be a total of five storeys, including one floor of e The
revised Proposed By-law now permits a maximum building height of
storeys) along Walter Street and a height of 18.0 metres (5 stor
the site - rather than 18.0 metres (four storeys) and 24.0 metre
respectively as originally proposed.
The total gross floor area of the building has been reduced, re
ratio of less than 2. As such, the revised Amendment to the Off
Ratio of up to 2.3.
An architectural feature on the south side of the building has
the side yard setback adjacent to King Edward Public School has
1.9 metres to 2.5 metres.
The dwelling unit make up and size has changed. The Applicant
some units and decreased the number of two and three bedrooms un
five storey building accommodates 34 dwelling units, an increase
original concept.
Further detail has been provided for the outdoor amenity space a
parking rate of 1 space per unit and the visitor parking rate of
concept shows 34 off-street parking spaces, 7 of which are visit
Planning
Staff will continue to have further discussion on appropriate building elements at the site
stage.
The method for calculating building height has been recently rev
part of an interim update to the current Official Plan and Zonin
recommended by-law has been modified to reflect the building height form the
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lowest finished grade, rather than the highest finished grade. P
remains the same as that outlined in Staff Report CSD-14-075, save and except for the building
height clarification discussed above. However, Planning Staff ha
Amendment to the Official Plan as well as a revised Proposed By-law dated November 17, 2014,
which
respectively). Although the revised proposal is sound and achieves many plannin
Planning staff prefer the original proposal primarily because it w
between the future redevelopment along the King Street W (mixed
low rise residential neighbourhood.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
CONSULT In addition to the Neighbourhood Information Meeting on April 2
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on August 11, 2014,
residents, Councillor Frank Etherington (Ward 9), and the projec
proposed applications at an informal meeting on August 27, 2014.
interested residents on October 17, 2014 as well as November 5 a14, 2014 advising of the
revisions to the application to serve as a reminder of the Novem
CONCLUSION:
Planning staff support amending both the K-W Hospital Secondary
By-law 85-1 as discussed. Planning Staff are of the opinion that
framework will permit residential intensification that is compat
properties. The residential intensification of the site is cons
Statement, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and the
REVIEWED BY: Della Ross, Manager of Development Review
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO (Community Services)
Attachments:
Staff Recommended Proposed Official Plan Amendment & Schedule
Staff Recommended Proposed Zoning By-law & Map No. 1
-law & Map No. 1
Amendment Request from Applicant
Kitchener City Council, September 15, 2014
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Appendix A
AMENDMENT NO. 108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
CITY OF KITCHENER
100, 104, 108 Walter Street
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AMENDMENT NO.108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
CITY OF KITCHENER
100, 104, 108 Walter Street
INDEX
SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS
SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
SECTION 3 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
SECTION 4 THE AMENDMENT
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Init
Committee of August 11, 2014
APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Ini
Committee August 11, 2014
APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council September 15,
2014
APPENDIX 4 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council November 17, 2014
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AMENDMENT NO. 108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS
This amendment shall be referred to as Amendment No. 108 to the Official Plan of the City of
Kitchener. This amendment is comprised of Sections 1 to 4 inclu
SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
This Official Plan Amendment proposes the following amendments t
Plan to provide for a new mid-rise multiple residential dwelling
Map 18 by redesignating lands from Low Rise Multiple Residentia
with Special Policy 3 to Medium Density Multiple Residential with Special Policy 3 and
Special Policy 19;
Adding Policy 12 in Section 13.7.3 to add the Medium Density Mu
designation and applicable policies; and
Adding Special Policy 19 to Section 13.7.4.
SECTION 3 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
The subject property is currently designated Low Rise Multiple R
-W Hospital Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. This
designation permits a range of housing opportunities while retai
of the residential streetscape. Permitted uses include multiple
of 40 units per hectare. Multiple dwellings may be permitted to
individual site provided the Floor Space Ratio (the figure obtai
lot is divided by the lot area) of the development does not exce
the two existing commercial driveways adjacent to the subject pr
the ultimate ingress and egress driveway shall be the existing d
The applicant has applied for an Official Plan Amendment to chan
the subject properties to Medium Density Multiple Residential wi
Policy 19. Special Policy 19 would permit a multiple dwelling w
Floor Space Ratio, or FSR, is the figure obtained when the build
the lot area and is used to regulate the massing of a building.
The applicant has also applied for a Zone Change to establish si
Provisions to the same effect. The intent of the Official Plan A
Change are to allow for a 6 storey mid-rise residential developm
ground floor which is partially below grade.
The intent of the Medium Density Multiple Residential land use d
development at densities which provide an appropriate transition
the centre of residential neighbourhoods and higher density rede
the neighbourhood. The permitted uses are restricted to existin
dwellings, duplex dwellings, multiple dwellings, small and large
houses, home businesses and private home day care. Day care faci
provided they are located on the same lot as a large multiple dw
development are provided to a maximum density of 200 units per h
Space Ratio shall be 2.0, that is, the above grade building floo
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lot area. Multiple dwellings may be permitted to exceed 200 unit
provided the Floor Space Ratio of 2.0 is not exceeded.
Special Policy 19 is proposed to permit a multiple residential d
FSR of 2.3, whereas the Medium Rise Multiple Residential land us
maximum FSR of 2.0. The entire building floor area of the lower
in the calculation for FSR, including those portions of building
below grade. In this case, Planning staff support an increased
building is controlled by the topography of the site and through
regulations proposed as part of the Zone Change application. St
regulations which will ensure that building mass at the street l
form on the opposite side of Walter Street. The recommended sit
building mass that will be concentrated to the rear and side of
neighbouring properties which are designated as Mixed Use Corrid
Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposed land use des
neighbourhood. The Medium Rise Multiple Residential land use de
buffer between the adjacent low rise residential neighbourhood a
along King Street West. Coupled with the site specific zoning r
staff, any future redevelopment of the property will be designed
with the existing surrounding community.
In considering the
reports, Planning Staff are supportive of the requested policy c
residential development on the subject lands.
The amendment as proposed herein is consistent with the objectiv
Statement and Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golde
promote the creation of livable, sustainable and complete commun
development patterns and an appropriate mix of land uses.
The Official Plan Amendment conforms to the Regional Official Po
Regional Official Plan (under appeal). Both plans contain land
promote a full range of housing types, mixed use developments, a
support alternative modes of transportation including transit, w
or Urban Area of the City. The amendment also supports the visio
Building Strategy for the Grand River Hospital Station Area by i
Corridor.
The subject lands are within the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan are
Plans were not undertaken as part of the new Official Plan and h
secondary plan areas, including the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan
Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and are propos
Station Area Planning exercise (PARTS - Planning Around Rapid Tr
13.7.1.3 of the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan references Parts 1,
Official Plan, which were included in the review of the new Offi
intensification objectives, the direction in the new Official Pl
to develop as a complete and healthy community through comprehen
along with increased emphasis on an integrated transportation sy
and promotes mixed use areas which include a variety of commerci
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employments lands in close proximity to residential areas. The Official Plan Amendment
conforms with the intent of the new Official Plan policies.
An amendment to the Official Plan has been adopted to implement
Management (TDM) policies as part of the Planning Around Rapid T
Phase 2 Interim Direction corridor-wide initiative. The main pu
implement new policies to provide general direction in reviewing
such time as the PARTS project is completed in 2017. The new pol
to allow the consideration of good compatible development/redeve
advance of the preparation and implementation of Station Area Pl
residential neighbourhoods are protected from undesirable and in
development/redevelopment proposals. The Official Plan Amendmen
the Interim Direction policies as adopted.
The Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) helps to ensure
effectively to achieve the required density and intensification
form and function which will enhance the quality of life in Kitc
Management Plan (KGMP) is based on the principle that maximizing
infrastructure is preferred and that planning for, and implement
priority. The Official Plan Amendment complies with the KGMS an
appropriate intensification of the subject property, better util
allows for a built form that is compatible and complementary to
will bring new residents into a stable community.
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SECTION 4 THE AMENDMENT
1. The City of Kitchener Official Plan is hereby amended as follow
a) Part 3, Section 13.7.3 is amendment to add Medium Density Multi
Residential land use designation and related policies as follows
12.Medium Density Multiple Residential
The intent of the Medium Density Multiple Residential designatio
encourage new development at densities which provide an appropri
transition between low densities found at the centre of resident
neighbourhoods and higher density redevelopment sites at the per
of the neighbourhood.
The permitted uses are restricted to existing single and semi-de
dwellings, duplex dwellings, multiple dwellings, small and large
care facilities, lodging houses, home businesses and private hom
care. Day care facilities are also permitted provided they are l
the same lot as a large multiple dwelling. Opportunities for res
development are provided to a maximum density of 200 units per h
The Maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 2.0, that is, the above g
building floor area shall not exceed 2.0 times the lot area. Mul
dwellings may be permitted to exceed 200 units per hectare on an
individual site provided the Floor Space Ratio of 2.0 is not exc
b) Part 3, Section 13.7.4 is amended to add Special Policy 19 as follows:
19. Notwithstanding the Medium Density Multiple Residential land u
designation, multiple dwellings may be permitted with a maximum
Space Ratio of 2.3.
c) Map No. 18 is amended to change the land use designation of the subject la
from Low Rise Multiple Residential and Mixed Use Corridor with S
to Medium Density Multiple Residential with Special Policy 3 and
19 A
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APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Init
Committee of August 11, 2014
Advertised in The Record July 18, 2014
PLANNING MATTERS:
PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMDNEMDNTS TO THE KITCHENER ZONING BY-LAW
UNDER THE SECTIONS 17, 22 AND 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT
100,104, 108 Walter Street
The City of Kitchener has received applications for an Official
properties to be redeveloped with a medium-rise multiple residen
Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
The public meeting will be held by the , a Committee of Council which deals
with planning matters on:
MONDAY, AUGUST 11 at 7:00 P.M.
nd
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2 FLOOR, CITY HALL
200 KING STREET WEST, KITCHENER.
If you would like to speak at the public meeting, please registe-2200,
nd
2 Floor, Kitchener, ON, N2G
4G7.
If you wish to be notified of any public meeting and/or the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment, you
must make a written request and submit your name and contact information to the City Clerk.
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written and/or
opposition to the proposed Official Plan amendment or Zone Chang
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Kitchener before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not
entitled to appeal the decision of Council and the City of Kitchener to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Kitchener before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not
be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the
Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available by contacting the staff person noted below, viewin
the meeting agenda (available at www.kitchener.ca approximately ten days in advance of the meeting - click on the
th
meeting date in the Calendar of Events), or in person at the Pla Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West,
Kitchener between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Garett Stevenson,
Planner - 519-741-2200 x 7070 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994)
Garett.Stevenson@kitchener.ca
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APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Ini
Committee August 11, 2014
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APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council September 15,
2014
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APPENDIX 4 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council November 17, 2014
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Appendix B
PROPOSED BY LAW
September 15, 2014
BY-LAW NUMBER ___
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
(Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as
the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener
Vanguard Developments Corporation
100, 104, and 108 Walter Street)
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 for the lan
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitc
follows:
1. Schedule Number 74 o-law Number 85-1 is hereby amended by changing
the zoning applicable to the parcels of land specified and illus
of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Residential Six (R-6) to Residential Eight (R-8) with
Special Regulation Provision 655R.
2. Schedule Number 74 -law Number 85-1 is hereby further amended by
incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 a
3. -law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 655 thereto as follows:
655. Notwithstanding Sections 42.2, 42.6, and 6.1.2 of this By-law, within the lands zoned
Residential Eight (R-8), shown as affected by this subsection, on Schedule 74 of
A:
a) The maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 2.3;
b) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 5.17 metres;
c) For the purpose of provision b) the rear property line shall
property line adjacent to the landlocked parcel of land. Where
taken into identical ownership as the lands shown as affected by
subsection, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.5 metres;
d) The minimum easterly side yard setback shall be 1.9 metres;
e) For the purpose of subsection d) the easterly side property lin
line shared with 709 King Street West;
f) The maximum building height for a multiple dwelling within 8.3 metres of the
front property line shall be 18.0 metres;
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g) The maximum building height for a multiple dwelling within 8.3
front property line shall be four storeys, measured from the gra
the base of the building in such location;
h) For the purpose of provisions f) and g) the front property line
the property line shared with Walter Street;
i) The minimum off-street parking requirement for a multiple dwell
4. This By-law shall come into effect only upon approval by the
and Housing, or his/her delegate, of Official Plan Amendment No, 100, 104, 108
Walter Street, but upon such approval, the provisions hereof aff
deemed to have come into force on the date of passing hereof.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this ______day of
___________, 2014
_____________________________
Mayor
_____________________________
Clerk
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Appendix C
AMENDMENT NO.108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
CITY OF KITCHENER
100, 104, 108 Walter Street
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AMENDMENT NO.108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
CITY OF KITCHENER
100, 104, 108 Walter Street
INDEX
SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS
SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
SECTION 3 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
SECTION 4 THE AMENDMENT
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Init
Committee of August 11, 2014
APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Ini
Committee August 11, 2014
APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council September 15,
2014
APPENDIX 4 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council November 17, 2014
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AMENDMENT NO. 108 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS
This amendment shall be referred to as Amendment No. 108 to the Official Plan of the City of
Kitchener. This amendment is comprised of Sections 1 to 4 inclu
SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
This Official Plan Amendment proposes the following amendments t
Plan to provide for a new mid-rise multiple residential dwelling
Map 18 by redesignating lands from Low Rise Multiple Residentia
with Special Policy 3 to Medium Density Multiple Residential with Special Policy 3; and
Adding Policy 12 in Section 13.7.3 to add the Medium Density Mu
designation and applicable policies.
SECTION 3 BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT
The subject property is currently designated Low Rise Multiple R
-W Hospital Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. This
designation permits a range of housing opportunities while retaie
of the residential streetscape. Permitted uses include multiple
of 40 units per hectare. Multiple dwellings may be permitted to
individual site provided the Floor Space Ratio (the figure obtai
lot is divided by the lot area) of the development does not exce
the two existing commercial driveways adjacent to the subject pr
the ultimate ingress and egress driveway shall be the existing d
The applicant has applied for an Official Plan Amendment to chan
the subject properties to Medium Density Multiple Residential wi
The applicant has also applied for a Zone Change to establish si
Provisions to the same effect. The intent of the Official Plan A
Change are to allow for a 5 storey mid-rise residential developm
ground floor which is partially below grade.
The intent of the Medium Density Multiple Residential land use d
development at densities which provide an appropriate transition
the centre of residential neighbourhoods and higher density rede
the neighbourhood. The permitted uses are restricted to existin
dwellings, duplex dwellings, multiple dwellings, small and large
houses, home businesses and private home day care. Day care faci
provided they are located on the same lot as a large multiple dw
development are provided to a maximum density of 200 units per h
Space Ratio shall be 2.0, that is, the above grade building floo
lot area. Multiple dwellings may be permitted to exceed 200 unit
provided the Floor Space Ratio of 2.0 is not exceeded.
Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposed land use des
neighbourhood. The Medium Rise Multiple Residential land use de
buffer between the adjacent low rise residential neighbourhood a
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along King Street West. Coupled with the site specific zoning r
staff, any future redevelopment of the property will be designed
with the existing surrounding community.
reports, Planning Staff are supportive of the requested policy c
residential development on the subject lands.
The amendment as proposed herein is consistent with the objectiv
Statement and Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golde
promote the creation of livable, sustainable and complete commun
development patterns and an appropriate mix of land uses.
The Official Plan Amendment conforms to the Regional Official Po
Regional Official Plan (under appeal). Both plans contain land
promote a full range of housing types, mixed use developments, a
support alternative modes of transportation including transit, w
or Urban Area of the City. The amendment also supports the visio
Building Strategy for the Grand River Hospital Station Area by i
is transit s
Corridor.
The subject lands are within the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan are
Plans were not undertaken as part of the new Official Plan and h
secondary plan areas, including the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan
Station Area Planning exercise (PARTS - Planning Around Rapid Tr
13.7.1.3 of the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan references Parts 1,
Official Plan, which were included in the review of the new Offi
provides direction for Kitchene
intensification objectives, the direction in the new Official Pl
to develop as a complete and healthy community through comprehen
along with increased emphasis on an integrated transportation sy
and promotes mixed use areas which include a variety of commerci
employments lands in close proximity to residential areas. The Official Plan Amendment
conforms with the intent of the new Official Plan policies.
An amendment to the Official Plan has been adopted to implement
Management (TDM) policies as part of the Planning Around Rapid T
Phase 2 Interim Direction corridor-wide initiative. The main pu
implement new policies to provide general direction in reviewing
such time as the PARTS project is completed in 2017. The new pol
to allow the consideration of good compatible development/redeve
advance of the preparation and implementation of Station Area Pl
residential neighbourhoods are protected from undesirable and in
development/redevelopment proposals. The Official Plan Amendmen
the Interim Direction policies as adopted.
The Kitchener Growth Management Strategy (KGMS) helps to ensure
effectively to achieve the required density and intensification
form and function which will enhance the quality of life in Kitc
Management Plan (KGMP) is based on the principle that maximizing
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infrastructure is preferred and that planning for, and implement
priority. The Official Plan Amendment complies with the KGMS an
appropriate intensification of the subject property, better util
allows for a built form that is compatible and complementary to
will bring new residents into a stable community.
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SECTION 4 THE AMENDMENT
1. The City of Kitchener Official Plan is hereby amended as follow
a) Part 3, Section 13.7.3 is amendment to add Medium Density Multi
Residential land use designation and related policies as follows
12.Medium Density Multiple Residential
The intent of the Medium Density Multiple Residential designatio
encourage new development at densities which provide an appropri
transition between low densities found at the centre of resident
neighbourhoods and higher density redevelopment sites at the per
of the neighbourhood.
The permitted uses are restricted to existing single and semi-de
dwellings, duplex dwellings, multiple dwellings, small and large
care facilities, lodging houses, home businesses and private hom
care. Day care facilities are also permitted provided they are l
the same lot as a large multiple dwelling. Opportunities for res
development are provided to a maximum density of 200 units per h
The Maximum Floor Space Ratio shall be 2.0, that is, the above g
building floor area shall not exceed 2.0 times the lot area. Multi
dwellings may be permitted to exceed 200 units per hectare on an
individual site provided the Floor Space Ratio of 2.0 is not exc
b) Map No. 18 is amended to change the land use designation of the subject la
from Low Rise Multiple Residential and Mixed Use Corridor with S
to Medium Density Multiple Residential with Special Policy 3 as
A
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APPENDIX 1 Notice of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Init
Committee of August 11, 2014
Advertised in The Record July 18, 2014
PLANNING MATTERS:
PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMDNEMDNTS TO THE KITCHENER ZONING BY-LAW
UNDER THE SECTIONS 17, 22 AND 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT
100,104, 108 Walter Street
The City of Kitchener has received applications for an Official
properties to be redeveloped with a medium-rise multiple residen
Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
The public meeting will be held by the , a Committee of Council which deals
with planning matters on:
MONDAY, AUGUST 11 at 7:00 P.M.
nd
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2 FLOOR, CITY HALL
200 KING STREET WEST, KITCHENER.
-2200,
nd
Ext.7275. Written submissi 2 Floor, Kitchener, ON, N2G
4G7.
If you wish to be notified of any public meeting and/or the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment, you
must make a written request and submit your name and contact information to the City Clerk.
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written and/or
opposition to the proposed Official Plan amendment or Zone Chang
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Kitchener before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not
entitled to appeal the decision of Council and the City of Kitchener to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Kitchener before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not
be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the
Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available by contacting the staff person noted below, viewin
the meeting agenda (available at www.kitchener.ca approximately ten days in advance of the meeting - click on the
th
meeting date in the Calendar of Events), or in person at the Pla Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West,
Kitchener between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).
Garett Stevenson,
Planner - 519-741-2200 x 7070 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994)
Garett.Stevenson@kitchener.ca
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APPENDIX 2 Minutes of the Meeting of Planning and Strategic Ini
Committee August 11, 2014
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APPENDIX 3 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council September 15,
2014
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APPENDIX 4 Minutes of the Meeting of City Council November 17, 2014
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Appendix D
PROPOSED BY LAW
November 17, 2014
BY-LAW NUMBER ___
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
(Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as
the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener
Vanguard Developments Corporation
100, 104, and 108 Walter Street)
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 for the lan
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitc
follows:
1. Schedule Number 74 o-law Number 85-1 is hereby amended by changing
the zoning applicable to the parcels of land specified and illus
of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Residential Six (R-6) to Residential Eight (R-8) with
Special Regulation Provision 655R.
2. Schedule Number 74 -law Number 85-1 is hereby further amended by
incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown on Map No. 1 a
3. -law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 655 thereto as follows:
655. Notwithstanding Sections 42.2.6, and 6.1.2 of this By-law, within the lands zoned
Residential Eight (R-8), shown as affected by this subsection, on Schedule 74 of
A:
a) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 5.3 metres;
b) For the purpose of provision a) the rear property line shall be
property line adjacent to the landlocked parcel of land. Where
taken into identical ownership as the lands shown as affected by
subsection, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.5 metres;
c) The minimum easterly side yard setback shall be 2.5 metres;
d) For the purpose of subsection c) the easterly side property lin
line shared with 709 King Street West;
e) The maximum building height for a portion of a building used as
dwelling located within 9.5 metres of the front property line sh16 metres
(four storeys) measured from the grade adjacent to the base of t
such location;
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f) The maximum building height for a portion of a building used as
dwelling located greater than 9.5 metres from the front property
metres (five storeys);
g) For the purpose of provisions e) and f) the front property line
the property line shared with Walter Street;
h) The minimum off-street parking requirement for a multiple dwell
4. This By-law shall come into effect only upon approval by the
and Housing, or his/her delegate, of Official Plan Amendment No, 100, 104, 108
Walter Street, but upon such approval, the provisions hereof aff
deemed to have come into force on the date of passing hereof.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this ______day of
___________, 2014
_____________________________
Mayor
_____________________________
Clerk
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October 31, 2014
File: 160311375
Attention: Mr. Garett Stevenson
City of Kitchener
Development & Technical Services Department, 6 floor
th
200 King St West
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Dear Mr. Stevenson,
Reference: 100-108 Walter Street Official Plan Amendment (OPA14/
Application and (ZC14/03/W/GS)
letter is to formally request a modification to the Official Pla
Amendment Applications submitted on January 17, 2014 for the lan
Walter Street in the City of Kitchener. Vanguard is now proposin
building with 34 parking spaces (7 visitor, 27 tenant spaces) an
following modification requests so that the requested Official P
Amendments will accommodate this revised proposal.
We wish to amend the initial Application as subsequently amended
i)July 17, 2014 - elimination of our initial request to reduce Lan
15%, and modification of our original request to reduce the require
Parking from 20% to 15%, to reduce it from 20% to 19%; and,
ii)August 29, 2014 - withdrew the July 17, 2014 request to reduce tg
requirement from 20% to 19%.
We are now further requesting the following modifications:
1.Official Plan Amendment
a)We are requesting an Official Plan Amendment to permit an increa
Space Ratio (FSR) from the current maximum of 0.6, as contained
Secondary Plan, to a maximum FSR of 2.0. This is an overall redu
requested Floor Space Ratio, as the initial Application had requested an FSR of 1.9, which
then translated into an FSR of 2.26 upon amendments to the City
and Zoning By-Law modifying the method of calculating FSR to inc
under the building; therefore, this request results in a reducti
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October 31, 2014
Mr. Garett Stevenson
Page 2 of 3
Reference: 100-108 Walter Street Official Plan Amendment (OPA14/
and (ZC14/03/W/GS)
b)We are requesting an Official Plan Amendment to permit an increa
maximum of 40 units per hectare as currently specified in the KW
to permit 202 units per hectare (initial application requested 1
increase from the initial application is a result of the additio
number of proposed bedrooms has decreased from 48 to 43 due to the reconfiguration of
units.
2.Zoning By-Law Amendment
a)We are requesting a Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow for the height of the building to
be up to a maximum of 18 metres. (Note: does not include elevator penthouse). Initial
Application requested a height of 21.4 metres. We note a full storey has been removed
from the previously proposed building, decreasing the initial ma
b)We are requesting that the maximum building height for not less
frontage, within 8.3 metres of Walter Street, shall not exceed 1
to retain and ensure the step back and reduction of 1 storey at
proposed building (i.e. a maximum 4 storey height at this front,.
This has been, and continues to be, a key design feature to inte
building into the existing streetscape from a height, massing an
c)We are withdrawing our original request to reduce the side yard
originally requested Residential -on the east side of the property from 2.5
metres to 1.9 metres.
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up to 10.5 metres in height. We wish to confirm that we require
sideyard setback of 2.5 metres on the east side of the building,
Edward School playground, for the entire 18.0 metre height of th
d)Notwithstanding Section 42.2.6 of the Residentia-
amendment to allow for the front yard setback to be 4.5 metres f
frontage, particularly those portions of the front building face
propose to realize building articulation and step backs as antic
provision by means of our request in 2.b) above.
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October 31, 2014
Mr. Garett Stevenson
Page 3 of 3
Reference: 100-108 Walter Street Official Plan Amendment (OPA14/
and (ZC14/03/W/GS)
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the modifications p
hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.
Sarah Code, BES
Greg Romanick, MCIP, RPP
Planner
Senior Planner Community Development
Phone: (519) 575-4128
Tel: (519) 575-4108
Fax: (519) 579-8664
Fax: (519) 579-8664
sarah.code@stantec.com
greg.romanick@stantec.com
c. Tommy Rakic, Vanguard Developments Corporation
Paul Ballantyne, Vanguard Developments Corporation
Matt Bolen, ABA Architects
Misha Wee Armour, ABA Architects
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Date:September 24, 2014
To:A. Pinard, Director of Planning
From:C. Tarling, Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
cc:G. Stevenson,
Subject:Council Approvals – Vanguard Developments – Walter Street
This is to advise that City Council, at its regular meeting held on September 15, 2014, passed
the following resolution:
“That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Community Services
Department report CSD-14-103 pertaining to an Official Plan Amendment and Zone
be
Change applications for 100, 104 & 108 Walter Street (Vanguard Developments),
deferred to the November 17, 2014 Council meeting
to allow time for additional
dialogue on this matter:
‘That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA14/01/W/GS for Vanguard
Developments Corporation requesting a change in designation from Low Rise
Multiple Residential with Special Policy 3 to Medium Density Multiple Residential
with Special Policy 3 and Special Policy 19 to permit a multiple residential
dwelling building on the parcels of land specified and illustrated as the ‘Area 1’
and ‘Area 2’ on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan
Amendment attached to Community Services Department report CSD-14-103 as
Appendix ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval;
and further,
That Zone Change Application ZC14/03/W/GS for Vanguard Developments
Corporation requesting a change from Residential Six (R-6) to Residential Eight
(R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 655R on the parcels of land specified
and illustrated as the ‘Subject Area’ on Map No. 1, be approved in the form
shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated September 15, 2014, attached to Report
CSD-14-103 as Appendix “B”.’”
C. Tarling
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