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REPORT TO: Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 13, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Alain Pinard, Director of Planning
PREPARED BY: Juliane vonWesterholt, Senior Planner,
519-741-2200 ext. 7157
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 4
DATE OF REPORT: May 9, 2016
REPORT NO.: CSD-16-040
SUBJECT: PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-12203
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZC12/17/C/JVW
CHALON ESTATES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The owner, Chalon Estates,is seeking approval of a Plan of Subdivision and a Zone Change to
allow the subject lands to be developed with a range of residential uses including single
detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street fronting townhouses, as well as multiple
dwelling units. In addition, the subject lands will be supported by public parks and anopen
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space trail system throughout the subdivision. Staff supports the proposed Plan of Subdivision
and associated Zone Change, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. 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-12203 as provided in Appendix
, in the City of Kitchener, for Chalon Estates, AND FURTHER,
B. That Zone Change Application ZC/12/17/C/JVW (Chalon Estates) requesting a
change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Three Zone (R-
3),Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone(R-6), Public Park Zone (P-1),
Open Space Zone(P-2), Hazard Lands (P-3) be approved in the form shown in the
-May 9, 2016 attached to Community Services
Department Report CSD-16-040 as Appendix B
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is owned by Chalon Estates and applications for a Plan of Subdivision and
a Zone Change were submitted by MHBC Planning in 2012. The subject property has an area
of 6.194 hectares and frontage along Caryndale Drive and proposed realignment of Robert
Ferrie Drive. The subject property is located within the Ci
designated Low Rise Residential and Open Space. The subject property is currently zoned
Agricultural (A-1).
The subject lands are currently vacant and are situated in the Doon South Community Plan and
are one of the last remaining parcels of land to be developed within this planning community.
The lands can be characterized as predominantly cultivated agricultural land containinga small
regionallysignificant wetlandcomplexin the northwest corner of the property.
The owner is proposing to develop the lands with up to a maximum of 105 residential units
consisting of a mix of single detached, semi-detached, street townhouse, as well as multiple
dwellings. The lands will also have parks and anopen space trail network. A change in zoning
toResidential,Three(R-3)Residential Four(R-4), andResidential Six (R-6), Parks (P-1), Open
Space (P-2), Hazard Lands (P-3)has been requested to implement the proposed subdivision.
Applications for plan of subdivision and zone change were received in 2012. The applications
were deemed complete and circulated. Comments received from the initial circulation resulted in
one re-circulation of the plan in 2014. However, staff was unable to finalize a recommendation
on the application until the alignment of the Robert Ferrie Drive extension west of Caryndale
Drive had been determined by an Environmental Assessment (EA). Since the receipt of the
application, the lands located at 500 Stauffer Drive had been designated under the Ontario
Heritage Act as a cultural heritage resource and as a result, the extension of Robert Ferrie Drive
west of Caryndale could not transect this property, as it was originally conceptually shown on
Maps 4 and 5 of The City of Kitchener Official Plan. An Environmental Assessment to
determine the alignment of the extension of Robert Ferrie Drive subsequently undertaken by the
City as part of an integrated approach with an Official Plan Amendment.
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The subject applications for Plan of Subdivision and zone change were held in abeyance until
the completion of the EA. The City of Kitchener commenced the Robert Ferrie Drive
Environmental Assessment (EA) in the late fall of 2013 and completed the EA in June of 2014
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with a preferred alignment for the road extension. The EA was presented to Council on June 9,
2014 where it received approval. The EA was then subject to a 45 day viewing period with the
MOEE and no Part II orders were received by the Ministry or the City and the EA was
completed in August of 2014. The Region subsequently approved Official Plan Amendment 102,
which changed Maps 4 and 5 in The City of Kitchener Official Plan showing the new preferred
alignment for the Robert Ferrie Drive extension. No appeals were received on the approval of
the Official Plan Amendment. The new preferred alignment resulted from a significant amount of
public consultation and was intended to address the concern over traffic and safety at the
intersection of Caryndale Drive with the proposed extension of Robert Ferrie Drive. Since then,
discussions with staff and the applicants have been ongoing regarding the resolution of issues
concerning the subject application. The plan has been revised and recirculated to show the
new alignment of Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale Drive that avoids 500 Stauffer Drive and
preserves the cultural heritage landscape.
Following the re-circulation of the applications, and based on the content of the comments
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raised at the neighbourhood information meeting held March 24, 2015 and a follow-up meeting
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with the community members and the Ward Councillor held on January 20,2016, the owner
revised the requested amendment and zone change so that they are now proposing fewer
multiple residential units in the multiple block. Originally a maximum of 80 units was proposed
and now 66 units are proposed. In addition, to address the concern for traffic and safety the plan
will have a narrower carriageway where this plan connects to the existing Chapel Hill Drive.
Also, the owner proposes to have a 10 metre heavily landscaped strip adjacent to the Open
Space Hydro Corridor Block 10 in order to provide additional privacy to the residence at 191
Chapel Hill Drive which backs onto the open space corridor.
REPORT:
The subject lands are located in the Doon South Community adjacent to the Caryndale
Community to the north and the LVH Plan of Subdivision to the South. Lands to the west include
the 500 Stauffer Drive property which has been designated as Cultural Heritage Landscape
property,as well as other lands for future development, while lands to the east are
predominantly developed with low rise residential subdivisions. The Hydro corridor transects
this property through the middle and the new realigned extension of Robert Ferrie Drive and
both the north and south portions of Caryndale Drive form the western boundary of the subject
lands.The applicant is proposing a residential subdivision comprised of a variety of housing
options including single detached, semi-detached and town house units, all of which are
intended for private ownership. The proposed plan of subdivision consists of a maximum total of
105 units for the 6.19 hectares property. The property will also contain trails, and a storm water
management facility that will service both this plan as well as the LVH plan of subdivision to the
south which received draft plan approval August 11, 2015 at the Ontario Municipal Board.
Provincial and Regional Policy Conformity
Provincial Policy Statement (2014)
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) sets the policy foundation for regulating the development
and use of land. The PPS promotes building healthy, liveable and safe communities. Specific
policies promote the efficient development of lands; the provision of a range of housing types,
institutional lands, parks and open spaces to meet long-term needs; avoiding development that
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may cause environmental, public health or safety concerns; and providing land use patterns that
are transit supportive, and that support active transportation, including the provision of trails and
linkages. The proposed development is consistent with the PPS.
2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
The subject lands are designated as part of the Designated Greenfield Area as defined by the
2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.The Growth Plan
new development taking pace in designated greenfield areas will be planned, designated, zoned
and designed in a manner that contributes to creating complete communities, creates density
and urban forms that support walking, cycling, and which provide a mix of residential housing
types.
Regional Official Plan & Regional Official Policies Plan
The subject lands are within the Urban Area established in the Regional Official Plan & the
Regional Official Policies Plan. Regional policies generally promote the establishment of a full
range of housing types, efficient land use patterns and land use patterns that support alternative
modes of transportation including transit, walking and cycling. The proposed Plan of Subdivision
and Zone Change applications conforms to the Regional Official Plan or Regional Official
Policies Plan.
Designated Greenfield Areas are required to achieve a density of 55 people and jobs per
hectare overall. This plan is achieving a density of 42.27 persons per hectare. While there is a
small potential for the creation of home business type jobs, this density is still below the
Regional requirement of 55 persons and jobs per hectare. However, the 55 persons and jobs
per hectare is averaged across the City and this lower density is appropriate and compatible for
the development of this small property which is adjacent to the Caryndale Community. It is also
important to note that the shortfall in achieving the overall 55 persons and jobs per hectare in
density in this area of the City will have to be compensated for in other areas of the City, so that
the targets as set by the Region will be achieved. Regional Staff supports the draft plan
approval of this plan of subdivision.
Municipal Policy Considerations
Official Plan Designation (in effect)
The subject lands Official Plan. Low Rise
Residential districts shall accommodate a full range of housing typesat a maximum density of
25 units per hectare as well as other compatible non-residential uses. In these districts the City
favours the mixing and integration of different forms of housing to achieve anoverall low
intensity of use.The proposed range ofresidential, park and open space,and neighbourhood
commercial uses under consideration conforms to the Low Rise Residential designation
established in the Doon South Community Plan. The proposed densityrange of7.1 units per
hectare to 16.95 units per hectare is significantly lower than the maximum density target of 25
units per hectare. It is important to note that the 25 units per hectare target is considered city
wide which results in some areas achieving densities that exceed the target of 25 units per
hectare while other areas do not exceedthis target.
New Official Plan (under appeal)
The subject lands are designated primarily Low Rise Residential with some Natural Heritage
Conservation in
Designation accommodates a full range of housing types at an overall low intensity of use. The
proposed residential uses conform to the designation in this plan. The Natural Heritage
Conservation is comprised of the Strasburg
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Creek Provincially Significant Wetland Complex, Locally Significant Valleyland and the
headwaters of Doon South Creek (Evens Pond), which is a coolwater aquatic system.
Doon South Communty Plan
The subject lands are designated Low Rise Residential and Open Space in the Doon South
Community Plan which has been incorporated as a Special Policy Area in the existing Official
Plan. The proposed plan of subdivision is consistent with the land use designations and policies
contained in the community plan.
In the Doon South Community Plan, residential subdivisions were always contemplated for this
area. These lands have been designated for residential use since the adoption of the current
official plan. This plan is the last remaining plan of subdivision within the Doon South
Community Plan and will complete this community.
The strategy outlines where new development will take place within our city to ensure it's
complementary to our community priorities, and aligned with our future infrastructure
investments
means the City places a higher emphasis in bringing these lands into municipal approval for
development.
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
In order to provide a better transition from the older Caryndale community and the earlier stages
of the Chalon community, the applicant is proposing a Residential Three (R-3) zone for the lots
along the cul-de sac which back onto the existing subdivision to the north. These single
detached lots will have larger frontages and area, which is more compatible with the existing
homes and lots along Stafford Lane and Chapel Hill Drive.
In addition, the applicant is proposing a Residential Four (R-4) zone for Block Three which will
back onto the Hydro corridor and is internal to this plan. These too will be comprised of single
detached residential uses which will be situated on slightly smaller lots than those backing onto
Stafford Lane. These smaller single detached lots will also provide a transition from the larger
lots in Block 4 to the proposed stack town houses in Block 7.
The lands south of the hydro corridor will be zoned as Residential Six (R-6) which permits
multiples up to three storeys, singles, semi-detached homes and townhomes. Multiple
residential uses are proposed for Block 7 which will be in the form of stacked townhouses. This
site will require Site Plan approval and will have to adhere to the Urban Design Guidelines that
will form part of a complete application for site plan approval for this site, thus ensuring that the
built form will be of high quality design and is compatible with the character of the
neighbourhood. In addition, a small block of street fronting towns are also proposed for Block 6
on Chapel Hill Drive extension. This will result in approximately 4 to 6 units and will also provide
additional more affordable housing options for the residents of the Chalon Community.
The area comprised of Block 14 contains a provincially significant wetland complex. An EIS was
submitted as part of this application and was reviewed and approved. In order to ensure the
protection of the wetland complex, no trail will be proposed through the wetland feature. The
trail will be located along the hydro corridor and through the existing Chalon Subdivision to the
north. The lands will be zoned P-3 Hazard lands in order to protect these environmental
features from any potential impacts from development.
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Block 15 of the Plan will be zoned an Open Space Zone P-2 in order to recognize its intended
use as a storm water management (SWM) pond. The SWM pond is intended to service both this
plan as well as the LVH Plan 30T-12202 to the south which is already draft approved. The pond
has been sized accordingly to service these two plans.
Planning Analysis:
In considering the foregoing, Staff is supportive of the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zone
Change and is of the opinion that the proposed plan and range of housing options is appropriate
for the development and use of the lands within the context of the surrounding neighbourhood. It
provides a housing choice and variety is good for a community.The Urban Design Guidelines
will further help to ensure a high quality design and compatibility with the surrounding
community through the site plan approval process.Concerns over traffic and safety within the
community have been addressed through the realignment of Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale
Drive as well as the proposed traffic calming measures along Chapel Hill Drive. The proposed
Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment are consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and the Regional Official Policies
Plan. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change represent
good planning.
Planning Analysis:
In the opinion of staff, the application to approve the plan of subdivision is considered good
planning for the following reasons:
Staff is satisfied with the technical review and has incorporated any requirements
through conditions of approval.
It has undergone an extensive public consultation review process, including the
consultation during the Robert Ferrie Drive EA process resulting in fair, balanced and
positive change to the plan.
The proposed changes to the plan provide for a variety of housing types considered
compatible and desirable in a low rise residential area catering to all home buyers.
Proper transition of housing types is achieved through the increase in lot sizes to
promote compatibility with existing larger lot residential areas.
There is improved pedestrian and trail connectivity.
Environmental Features in the plan are protected through appropriate zoning.
There is improved traffic flow and traffic calming with the introduction of new intersection
design at Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale Road and traffic calming measures
installed along Chapel Hill Drive .
Completion of the road network through the development of this plan and the plan to the
south will assist in diverting traffic away from the Caryndale Drive and direct it toward
Strasburg Road.
In considering the foregoing, staff is recommending the approval of the zone change application
andthe Draft Plan of Subdivision, 30T-12203.
AGENCY COMMENTS:
Commenting agencies and City departments have no concerns with the proposed Official Plan
Amendment or Zone Change. Special Policies, Special Regulation Provisions and Special Use
Provisions have been added as appropriate.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMENTS
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As a result of the preliminary circulation of the Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change
applications in 2012, staff received numerous written responses from nearby property owners.
The concerns raised relate to the impacts of increased volume of traffic, compatibility of the
development with the Caryndale community, concern over density, size of the lots, pedestrian
safety, property values, low income housing, student housing and infrastructure needed to
support the development.
The plan was placed on hold pending the completion of the Robert Ferrie Drive Extension
Environmental Assessment (EA) process which the City undertook in late fall of 2013 and finally
completed and approved in June of 2014. The Robert Ferrie Drive EA process was a public
process with 3 Public Information Centres that were held as well as 2 additional opportunities for
public input at Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee and Council in June of 2014.
The Plan was redesigned to reflect the revised alignment for the extension of Robert Ferrie
Drive to Strasburg Road and was recirculated in the Fall of 2014 for comment to the agencies,
departments and the public.
A Neighbourhood Information Meeting was held on March 24, 2015. Many of the same
concerns were raised as mentioned in the first circulation. Since then,there have beenseveral
meetings with Staff and the applicant to develop solutions for the concerns raised. In addition, a
small working group representing the residents and including the local Ward Councillor was
formed to work with the applicant on resolution of issues. A meeting was held with the resident
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group on January 20, 2016. The meeting with the residents was very productive and solution
oriented. The list below describes the initiatives and/ or solutions that are proposed in order to
address the concerns of the residents.
Traffic in area
Concerns were raised over the traffic in the area and problems associated with congested
streets and pedestrian safety. Residents wanted to know what was done to assess the traffic in
the area and the capacity of the road network to accommodate any increase in traffic resulting
from development of these lands.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was not required by staff to support of the application as the
property is very small (only 6.194 hectares in size) and the potential traffic that would be
generated from the development of this lot was contemplated by broader traffic studies recently
conducted in this area as part of the planning for the Doon South Planning Community and as
part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted in 2013-2014 for the extension of Robert
Ferrie Drive west of its current terminus at Evens Pond Crescent to Strasburg Road. These
studies have
Transportation Services staff.
These studies determined that there is sufficient capacity on Caryndale Drive and Robert Ferrie
Drive to accommodate any traffic generated from the proposed development and that
surrounding intersections will operate at acceptable levels. It also noted that traffic onto Chapel
Hill Drive will cater largely to local needs and not broader community traffic. City Transportation
Planning staff is satisfied that the road design which implements the realignment of the
intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale Road as well as the complete road network
within this plan will accommodate the traffic generated by this plan and once constructed will
contribute positively to the traffic movements in the entire Doon South/Brigadoon area.
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Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Safety was raised as a concern in the correspondence received and at the
Neighbourhood Meeting.Regarding pedestrian safety, the realignment of the intersection of
Robert Ferrie Drive was considered as part of the EA for the road extension and was specifically
intended to address safety concerns raised by residents of this community at the time of the EA.
In addition, the City will be requiring sidewalks along one side of the roads within this plan of
subdivision in order to improve safety and walkability. Discussions with the developer about this
community concern has included implementation of traffic calming measures such as narrowing
of the street width along Chapel Hill at the trail crossing in order to reduce speed and
discourage through traffic from spilling onto the local streets and to improve the safety in this
community. Staff is satisfied that the issue regarding pedestrian safety has been adequately
addressed through the measures mentioned. Transportation Services Staff has confirmed that
Cultural Heritage Resource (Compatibility)
As noted above, the sidewalk will be provided only on the south and west side of Chapel Hill
Drive with a paved 4 metre wide multi-use pathway to be provided on the opposite north side of
Chapel Hill Drive. This cross section for the right of way will be more in keeping with the
somewhat rural cross section (no sidewalks) to the north of this plan in the Caryndale
Community and will provide a transition to the more urban cross section with lands to the south
in the LVH plan which will have sidewalks on both sides of the road. In turn, this will make the
development more compatible with the community without compromising public safety and
supports cultural heritage objectives.
Infrastructure:
A question was expressed to staff at the Neighbourhood Information Meeting about the
adequacy of the services to accommodate the proposed development.
Services Division has indicated that there are no concerns with water capacity and storm water
management for the development of the subject lands and has further indicated that these
details are addressed through appropriate conditions of draft plan approval or during the
detailed site design stage of the subdivision review.
Compatiblity/Density/ Size of Lots
Concerns were raised by the residents regarding compatibility of this proposed development
with respect to density and the size of proposed lots relative to existing lots and the proposed
town house use with the single detached uses currently predominant to the Caryndale
community.
The applicant is proposing to permit a maximum height of 3 stories or 10.5 metres for multiple
residential buildings. The proposed heights will be consistent with existing and surrounding low
rise development and Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed height is appropriate for
this site. This height is consistent with what is currently permitted in the Low Rise Residential
designation.
The proposed multiple Block 7 backs onto the realigned intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and
Caryndale Drive and will only have access onto Chapel Hill Drive thus not increasing traffic onto
Caryndale Drive. The newly realigned intersection forms the western boundary of the property
and due to the proximity to the actual intersection to the Block 7, access will not be obtained
from Robert Ferrie Drive. This block is located away from the existing community to avoid any
perceived compatibility issues. The siting of this form of housing at this location may also
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eliminate the need for a future noise wall, which could be undesirable and would require costly
longterm maintenance.
The surrounding lands contain the Hydro Corridor to the north and residential uses to the south
and east of the block. The proposed zoning regulations require that buildings with heights of 3
stories (10.5 metres) will be required to be setback further from the street-line to allow for a
consistent streetscape with the existing development along Caryndale Drive.
that these zoning regulations will assist in creating a development that is more consistent with
the existing pattern of development. As for orientation of the stacked townhouse, since the back
of the stacked townhouse proposed for Block 7 will be facing Robert Ferrie Drive, extra attention
to use of building materials and building articulation will be required in order to ensure
compatibility with the Caryndale community.
In addition, a Design Brief will be required at the Site Plan Approval stage as part of a
complete application to address site specific considerations such as the architectural style, the
elevations, the use of materials, building articulation and orientation, landscaping, buffering of
the multiple site from adjacent lands, on-site parking as well as scale and massing of the
building that will be compatible with the existing low density Caryndale Community. Staff will be
implementing these Design Guidelines contained in the Design Brief through the Site Plan
approval process .The stacked townhouse style structure will have a maximum of 3 storeys and
a height of 10.5 metres and will have a consistent setback along Caryndale Road in order to
ensure that the design of these multiples is in keeping with the character of the area.
In addition, the Urban Design Brief will look at the provision of an intensive landscaping buffer to
provide screening along the hydro corridor Block 10, so as to minimize any visual impacts to the
land owner at 191 Chapel Hill Drive. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles
are also required to be incorporated into the future development of the lands.
Density
Concerns were expressed regarding the density of the proposed development. With respect to
the density proposed, the site is proposing a density of 42.27 persons per hectare which is
below the Regional requirement of 55 persons and jobs per hectare. However, this is averaged
across the City and this lower density is appropriate and compatible with this small property
adjacent to the Caryndale Community. The density of the site
Plan is also well below the density requirements for the Low Rise Residential land use
designation which is set at 25 units per hectare. The proposed density of this site ranges
between 7.1 and 16.9 units per hectare. In this regard, staff is of the opinion that the proposed
density is compatible with that of the existing character of the Caryndale Community.
Furthermore, it is not desirable to have all areas of the city at the maximum density target as
this does not create diversity and may not be appropriate in certain areas.
Lot Sizes
Concerns were also expressed over the size of the lots in this proposed plan relative to the
existing larger lots in the original Caryndale community.In terms of the lot sizes proposed for the
plan of subdivision, the plan will consist of a mix of lot sizes. The plan proposes larger lot
singles around the cul-de sac as these lots will back onto the existing Chalon Plan to the north
and will be more compatible with the lot sizes that exist along Stafford Lane. This plan is fully
serviced with municipal services and as such, some smaller lots are also permitted by the R-4
and R-6 zoning proposed for the remainder of the site. These will provide a transition from the
larger lots located to the north and the smaller lots proposed in the LVH Plan of Subdivision
already draft approved to the south.
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A variety of lot sizes provides several housing options to the future inhabitants of this community
and is consistent with broader planning objectives. Planning staff is of the opinion that
appropriate consideration for the transition of larger lot single detached homes was provided for
with the mix of lot sizes proposed in this plan. Also, worthy of mention is that many of the homes
in the original Caryndale community may have also been of a larger size due to the need to
accommodate private services on the site. As these proposed lots are all fully serviced, the lot
sizes can be somewhat smaller than the former estate sized lots.
Property Values/ Low Income Housing/Student Housing:
Residents have also raised concerns that the proposed developments may impact their property
values. It is difficult for planning staff to comment accurately on the impact that a proposed
development may have on the value of nearby homes. Planning staff understands that MPAC
assesses homes based on as many as 200 different factors ranging from the size of the house
and lot, tothe number of bathrooms and quality of the construction. Market values also depend
on a host of different factors including the state of the econo
preferences. Planning staff does not consider market value to be a land use planning
matter. Planning staff focus on whether the development is good planning with respect to the
community as a whole. The proposed development, as discussed in previous sections, helps to
achieve a number of development goals set out in the Official Plan and the Kitchener Growth
Management Strategy.
Additional concerns were expressed over the potential for these proposed lots to become
student housing or low income housing.
With respect to the concerns raised over Low Income Housing and Student Housing, the
developer has indicated that the housing to be provided as part of this development will be of
excellent quality and materials. The intention of the Chalon Community is to provide for a variety
of housing options (size and affordability) so that its own community members may be able to
remain in the area as their needs or financial means change. The Chalon representatives have
expressed a desire to have their own children remain in the area or that their aging parents may
age in place. This is more achievable when the community has a variety of housing options in
terms of size and price. The developer has indicated that there is no intention to construct
purpose built student housing as part of this development. Staff can also confirm that
recommendations made on this plan of subdivision are based on land use planning matters and
do not consider the potential users of the site as this would be discriminatory.
Impacts to Property at 191 Chapel Hill
Concern was raised at the Neighbourhood Information Meeting by the owner regarding the
visual impact to their property and privacy.As mentioned above potential impacts to the
property at 191 Chapel Hill will be mitigated through the provision of a 10 metre wide
landscaped strip adjacent to the west side of the hydro corridor in order to screen the
development of Block 7 from this most adjacent property.In addition, the width of the hydro
corridor itself is significant which should also assist in mitigating any impacts to the property
owners at 191 Chapel Hill. Staff is satisfied that this measure suggested by the applicant will
appropriately address the concern raised.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
through the delivery of core service.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
No new or additional capital budget requests are associated with these recommendations.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Inform and Consult
Preliminary circulation of the Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change was undertaken on
December 18, 2012 to agencies and to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject
lands. As a result of the circulation, staff received written responses from several property
owners which are addressed in this report. Since the initial circulation, a second circulation was
conducted in January 2015 to reflect the new alignment of the Robert Ferrie Drive and
Caryndale Road intersection realignment as per the EA and a Neighbourhood Information
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Meeting was held on March 24, 2015. Several concerns were raised at this meeting and were
addressed in the Neighbourhood Comments section of this report.
In efforts to resolve the concerns of the residents a small neighbourhood working group was
formed. This working group represented the neighbourhood at a subsequent meeting with the
applicant and City Staff and the Ward Councillor held on January 20, 2016. Staff was able to
resolve the remaining issues through the discussions and the inclusion of appropriate draft plan
conditions. All residents who provided comments and those residents within 120 metres of the
subject lands will be mailed notice of the public meeting, and notice of the public meeting will
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appear in The Record on May 20, 2016 in accordance with the public participation policy. The
themes of the Community Engagement Strategy.
CONCLUSION:
City of Kitchener staff supports both the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change
applications. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed range of housing options is desirable for
the future development of the subject lands and that the proposed regulations and urban design
brief will ensure that the subject lands develop appropriately within the context of the
surrounding neighbourhood. The requested Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment
are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, and the Regional Official Policies Plan. Planning staff recommends that Plan of
Subdivision application 30T-12203 and Zoning By-law Amendment application ZC12/17/C/JVW
be approved.
REVIEWED BY:
Della Ross, Manager of Development Review
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO (Community Services)
Attachments:
Plan of Subdivision and Conditions
-law & Map 1
CNotice
Comments
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That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-12203 for Chalon Estates as shown
on the attached Plan of Subdivision prepared by the MHBC Planning dated May 10th, 2016
which shows the following:
Stage 1 Min./Max.
Blocks 1-6, Residential (Single/semis/street townhomes) 25-39
Blocks 7 Multiple Residential (stacked townhomes) 19-66
Blocks 8,9 Park
Blocks 10-14 Open Space
Block 15 Storm Water Management
Block 16 Future development (road)
Block 17 0.3 m Reserve
PART 1.
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT :
2.1 That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a City Standard Residential
Subdivision Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the SUBDIVIDER
(LVH Developments (DC) Inc.) regarding the lands shown outlined on the
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attached Plan of Subdivision dated May 10, 2016 which shall contain the
following special conditions:
Section 2 Prior to Area Grading
2.15 The SUBDIVIDER shall submit for review a detailed Geotechnical and
Hydrogeological Investigation Report prior to area grading that discusses the
suitability of soils to support the infiltration measures proposed to the satisfaction
2.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that all detailed design drawings and grading plans for
all park and open space and trail corridor blocks within the plan of subdivision
shall be prepared, submitted, reviewed and approved as a component of the
grading and engineering infrastructure drawings submissions, to the satisfaction
Director of Operations. Furthermore, the SUBDIVIDER agrees that the
construction of all parks and trails within the plan of subdivision will generally
occur at the same time as other engineering infrastructure construction such as
roads and grading, including all grading and granular base courses, to the
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Section 3 Prior to Servicing
3.17 Prior to registrationor servicing whichever comes first, the SUBDIVIDER agrees
to design the neighbourhood Park Blocks 8 and 9
Director of Operations. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to complete
construction of the neighbourhood parks within one year of registration or
servicing,whichever occurs first.Allconstruction costsincluding the cost of
applicable works such as playground equipment shall be paid for by the
SUBDIVIDER.
3.18 Prior to servicing, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to enter into an agreement with
adjacent land owners to the south for lands referred to as draft plan (30T-12202
LVH Developments Inc.) which outlines the cost and maintenance responsibilities
for the construction of the storm water management facility that is to service both
the subject lands (30T-12203 and 30T-12202) prior to the conveyance thereof to
the City of Kitchener. The SUBDIVIDER shall demonstrate to the Director of
Engineering that the mechanisms for the cost sharing of the construction of the
Storm Water Management facility are in place and this may involve an
arrangement between both the land owners. A copy of the agreement shall be
provided to the City Solicitor and all costs associated with the agreement shall be
the sole responsibility of the SUBDIVIDERS.
3.19 Prior to the Servicing or Registration, whichever shall occur first, of each stage,
the SUBDIVIDER shall prepare an On-Street Parking Plan and a Signage and
Transportation Services, i
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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 on-street parking space with every two dwelling units where reasonable,
other options such as driveway length, garage space, communal parking
facilities, and/or parking along the park frontage, may be considered in
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shall show all required Regulatory, Warning, Information signs and Pavement
Markings where applicable in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual.
3.20 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to servicing to construct the entire
intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale Drive including the north and
south segments of the Caryndale Drive re-alignment as approved in the Robert
Ferrie Drive EA (June 2014) and as shown as parts on a Reference Plan. This
shall be at the cost of the SUBDIVIDER(s) as per the cost sharing arrangements
made amongst all the landowners to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services. In addition, a 0.3 metre reserve shall be placed along
Block 7 along Robert Ferrie Drive and shall be lifted once the intersection
improvements as noted above are completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services in consultation with the Director Transportation Services.
3.21 The SUBDIVIDER shall prepare a detailed engineering design for Stormwater
regulatory agencies.
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3.22 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to servicing or registration whichever comes
first, that plan 30T-12203 (Chalon) be registered concurrently with the
registration of plan 30T-12202 (LVH) or alternatively, that other arrangements are
made by the land owners to ensure that Block 15 in plan 30T-12203 (Chalon)
containing the shared Storm Water Management facility and any required
easements is conveyed to the LVH Developments (30T-12202) to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering Services and the City Solicitor.
3.23 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to construct Chapel Hill Drive prior to servicing and
further agrees to install traffic calming measures along the extension of Chapel
Hill Drive to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation Services in
consultation with the Fire Chief.
Section 4 Prior to application of any Building Permit in each stage
4.11 The SUBDIVDER agrees that no building permits shall be applied for or issued
for the following Priority Lots unless the building designs are in accordance with
the
a) Corner (C) Priority Lots, being Blocks 3 and 4,
b) Terminating (T) Priority Lots, being Blocks 4 and Block 7
c) Gateway (G) Priority Lots, being Block(s) 7
Section 6 Other Time Frames
6.14 The SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that sidewalks will be required to be
constructed on the south and west side of Chapel Hill Drive while a 4.0 metres
wide multi-use pathway will be constructed on the north side of Chapel Hill Drive
so as to provide a compatible cross section with the Caryndale community to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services in consultation with the
Director of Operations and the Director of Planning. The cost of these works will
be the sole responsibility of the Subdivider. All other streets in the plan will be
constructed with sidewalks on both sides of the road as per Council Policy # I-
1120.
6.15 The SUBDIVDER agrees that construction traffic to and from the plan of
subdivision shall be restricted to using Robert Ferrie Drive/Doon South Drive to
Homer Watson Boulevard only and prohibited from using any other streets in the
community. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to advise all relevant contractors, builders
and other persons of this requirement with the SUBDIVIDER being responsible
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Director of Engineering Services in consultation with the Director of
Transportation Services.
6.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to construct the required lot-level infiltration galleries
to supervise and certify installation of the infiltration galleries prior to occupancy
of the affected lot or block.
6.17 At 90 per cent build out of the subdivision, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to install a
flow monitor in Sanitary Maintenance Hole 2001148 for the duration of 3 months
to monitor downstream sewer capacity issues. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees
to provide the resultsof the monitoring with the City Engineering Services
results of the model analysis indicate a surcharge condition (based on 275 litres
per person per day assumption), the SUBDIVIDER agrees to install the
necessary sanitary pipe upgrades at their sole expense all to the satisfaction of
the Director of Engineering Services in accordance with all City and Region of
Waterloo standards. Costs for any improvements to the flow monitoring and pipe
upgrades associated therewith maybe shared between owners of the
contributing subdivisions 30T-12202 (LVH) and 30T-12203 (Chalon)
Arrangements for the cost sharing shall be at the discretion of the land owners
and shall not involve the City.
6.18 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that if existing private water supply is disrupted on
properties adjacent to the plan, within two years of the completion of the
acceptance of underground services for the entire subdivision, as a result of the
development of the subdivision, to provide a replacement water supply at the
6.19 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a clause in allAgreements of Purchase and
Sale, and/or Rental Agreements with home buyers that provide homebuyers with
the contact information for the four (4) School Boards in the Region to ensure
that purchasers have contacts at the respective Boards for school boundary,
bussing and other related school accommodation inquiries.
6.20 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include all design locational details for the Multi Use
Pathways in all Engineering drawings including the grading plan submitted as
part of the detailed design of the subdivision. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to
construct the MUP in accordance with the Trail Corridor Plan, the Environmental
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expense to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to install at their cost the grading of the multi-
use pathways, granular base courses, and surfacing, park grading, topsoiling,
seeding, and sodding. Park landscape planting, seating, play structures, signage,
and other park features included in the approved budget shall be installed by the
SUBDIVIDER and shall be reimbursed to the SUBDIVIDER in accordance with
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SUBDIVIDER shall undertake all aspects of tendering and constructing the
approved works to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations.
The SUBDIVIDER shall warrant and guarantee all parks and multi-use pathway
construction, including plant material warranty, against all defects of material and
workmanship, and maintenance including watering for a period of 24 months
from acceptance of the works to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations.
6.21 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a statement in all Offers of Purchase and
Sale Agreements that advises of the requirement to construct multi-use pathways
for Blocks 10, 11 and 12 that are immediately adjacent to the proposed pathway.
Furthermore, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to display and/or agrees to require the
homebuilder to display all pathway plans and cross sections in the sales offices
for homebuyers.
6.22 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a clause in Agreements of Purchase and
Sale with home buyers, or in Agreements of Purchase and Sale with builders that
will require the builders to include a statement in all Agreements of Purchase and
Sale and/or Rental Agreements with home buyers that:
a) identify the presence of the water pressure reduction devices, where
applicable, and advises that is not be removed by the owner/ occupant
b)
advises of the presence of lot level infiltration gallery requirements(as
applicable) and the requirement to maintain such facilities. Further
occupants/owners shall be notified in the agreement of the exact location size
and intent of the infiltration galleries. The wording of the statement shall be to
.
6.23 That the SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a statement in all Offers of Purchase and
Sale Agreements (if applicable) that advises of the requirement of the purchaser
to maintain the retaining wall on their property as follows:
Purchasers/tenants are advised that a retaining wall is located onthe subject
property. The owner of this property also owns his/her section of the retaining
wall. The retaining wall is not in public ownership. Monitoring, maintenance,
inspection, repair and replacement of this retaining wall, including any associated
costs, are the sole responsibility of the property owner. The City of Kitchener is
in no way responsible for this retaining wall. Should this retaining wall fail, it is
ection of the wall,
at his/her cost.
6.24 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to include a statement in all Offers of Purchase and
Sales Agreements that advises:
a) That the home/business mail delivery will be from one or more designated
Centralized Mail Boxes.
b) That the SUBDIVIDER be responsible for officially notifying the
purchasers of the exact Centralized Mailbox locations prior to the closing
of any home sales.
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c) That the location of all centralized mail receiving facilities shall be shown
on maps, information boards and plans, including maps displayed in the
sales office(s).
6.25 The SUBDIVIDER shall have landscape plans and an Urban Design Brief for
Block 7 prepared by a Professional Landscape Architect and or Urban Design
Consultant and submitted as part of a complete Site Plan application to the
block.
6.26 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to implement the recommendations of the Urban
Design Brief at the time of site plan approval for Block 7 including but not limited
to the provision of a 10 metre landscape buffer area adjacent to Block 11 for the
provision of additional privacy screening from the adjacent lands know as Lot 6
R.P. 12229 (191 Chapel Hill Drive).
6.27 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to have a professional designer or architect prepare
elevation drawings for the stacked townhouse development intended for Block 7
at the time of site plan approval, which will be subject to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and which will be in accordance with the Urban Design Brief
noted in condition 6.26.
PART 2. The following conditions do not form part of the
Residential Subdivision Agreement however, they must be fulfilled prior to
final approval of the plan to be registered
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2.2 The SUBDIVIDER shall fulfil the following conditions:
1. The City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement be registered on title.
2. The SUBDIVIDER shall submit copies of the final plan for registration to the
3. That the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to
verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) to the
satisfaction of the Cit
4.
Director of Planning.
5. The final plan for registration shall show all lots intended for development as
single detached, semi-detached or duplex dwellings.
6. The SUBDIVIDER shall install within the subdivision any required geodetic
monuments under the direction of the CITY'S Director of Engineering Services
with co-ordinate values and elevations thereon and submit for registration the
plans showing the location of monuments, their co-ordinate values, elevations
and code numbers as prescribed by the Surveyor General of Ontario.
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7. The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements with KITCHENER-
WILMOT HYDRO for the provision of permanent electrical services to the
subdivision and/or the relocation of the existing services. Further, the
SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may include the payment of all costs
associated with the provision of temporary services and the removal of such
services when permanent installations are possible.
8. The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements for the provision of
permanent telephone services to the subdivision and/or the relocation of the
existing services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may include
the payment of all costs associated with the provision of temporary services and
the removal of such services when permanent installations are possible.
9. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to show emergency access/secondary access, if
required in accordance with City policy, on the final plans for registration to the
10. The SUBDIVIDER shall make arrangements for the granting of any easements
required for utilities and municipal services. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to comply
with the following easement procedure:
a) to provide copies of the subdivision plan proposed for registration and
reference plan(s) showing the easements to KITCHENER-WILMOT
HYDRO, and telephone companies and the City, to the CITY'S Director of
Planning;
b) to ensure that there are no conflicts between the desired locations for
utility easements and those easement locations required by the CITY'S
Director of Engineering Services for municipal services;
c) if utility easement locations are proposed within lands to be conveyed to,
or presently owned by the CITY, the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain prior
written approval from the CITY'S Director of Planning or, in the case of
d) to provide to the CITY'S Director of Planning, a clearance letter from each
of KITCHENER-WILMOT HYDRO and telephone companies. Such letter
shall state that the respective utility company has received all required
grants of easement, or alternatively, no easements are required.
11. The SUBDIVIDER shall dedicate all roads, road widenings and public walkways
to the CITY by the registration of the Plan of Subdivision.
12. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to convey to the CITY the following lands, at no cost
and free of encumbrance, for the purposes set out below;
a) Park Blocks 8 and 9
b) Open Space Blocks 10 to 14
c) Storm Water Management-Block 15
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13. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to satisfy the total 5% parkland dedication for the plan,
by both the conveyance of Blocks 8 and 9 to the City, at no cost and free of
encumbrance, to the satisfaction of
SUBDIVIDER agrees that the parkland provided within the plan of subdivision
shall be at no additional frontage costs to the City.
14. The SUBDIVIDER shall prepare a Trail Corridor Plan to identify parks, open
space and/or trail corridor blocks required to implement the Primary and/or
Secondary Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) and Trails Master Plan within the
subdivision as identified in the Multi-Use Pathways and Trails Master Plan, to the
Director of Planning.
16. Prior to Registration or servicing whichever comes first, the SUBDIVIDER agrees
to submit a functional design plan for the intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and
the realignment of Ca
Engineering Services and Director of Transportation Services. In addition, the
SUBDIVIDER shall prepare a reference plan prior to registration identifying the
parcels of the road re-alignment to be reconstructed to the satisfaction of the
for the extension of Robert Ferrie Drive completed in June of 2014.
The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to convey any lands required for the
intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and Caryndale Drive to the City of Kitchener
prior to registration of the plan.
Furthermore, the SUBDIVIDER shall prior to registration, demonstrate in writing
to the Director of Engineering that the mechanisms for the cost sharing of the
construction of the entire intersection of Robert Ferrie Drive and the realignment
of Caryndale Drive at the intersection are in place and this may involve an
arrangement between all the land owners.
In addition, the SUBDIVIDER shall deposit securities prior to registration to cover
the complete costs for the construction of the intersection improvements in
accordance with Section 3.3 of the Standard Subdivision Agreement. The entire
intersection improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director
of Engineering Services.
17. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that prior to servicing or registration whichever comes
first, that plan 30T-12203 (Chalon) be registered concurrently with the
registration of plan 30T-12202 (LVH) or alternatively, that other arrangements are
made by the land owners to ensure that Block 15 in plan 30T-12203 (Chalon)
containing the shared Storm Water Management facility and any required
easements is conveyed to the LVH Developments (30T-12202) to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering Services and the City Solicitor.
18. The SUBDIVIDER agrees that street names shall be to the satisfaction of the
Council Policy I-1070.
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19. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to prepare a brochure and other material for new
home purchasers to provide information about the natural heritage features
contiguous to the subdivision along with information about how they can be good
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Grand River Conservation Authority and Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
20. The SUBDIVIDER shall erect and maintain a subdivision billboard sign at each
major entrance to the subdivision, in accordance with a plan approved by the
a) The sign shall be in accordance with the City of Kitchener Sign by-law and
shall be located outside the required yard setbacks of the applicable zone
and outside the corner visibility triangle, with the specific, appropriate
b) The sign shall have a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres, a maximum height
of 6 metres, and a maximum area of 13 square metres;
c) Graphics shall depict the features within the limits of the subdivision
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, approved street
layout, including emergency access roads, zoning, lotting and specific land
uses, types of parks, storm water management areas, hydro corridors, trail
links and walkways, potential or planned transit routes and bus stop
locations, notification regarding contacts for school sites, noise attenuation
measures, environmentally sensitive areas, tree protection areas, special
buffer/landscaping areas, water courses, flood plain areas, railway lines
and hazard areas and shall also make general reference to land uses on
adjacent lands including references to any formal development
d) Approved subdivision billboard locations shall be conveniently accessible to
the public for viewing. Low maintenance landscaping is required around the
sign and suitable parking and pedestrian access may be required between
the sign location and public roadway in order to provide convenient
accessibility for viewing; and,
e) The SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the information is current as of the date
the sign is erected. Notice shall be posted on the subdivision billboard signs
advising that information may not be current and, to obtain updated
Department Planning Division or the appropriate School Board for school
accommodation information.
f) The sign shall also advise prospective residents that students from the
subdivision may be directed to schools outside the neighbourhood.
21. Prior to the Servicing or Registration, whichever shall occur first, of each stage,
the SUBDIVIDER shall prepare an On-Street Parking Plan and a Signage and
Services an-Street
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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 on-street parking space with every two dwelling units where reasonable,
other options such as driveway length, garage space, communal parking
facilities, and/or parking along the park frontage, may be considered in
Plan
shall show all required Regulatory, Warning, Information signs and Pavement
.
Markings where applicable in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual
22. Prior to registration of this plan the SUBDIVIDER agrees that the Storm Water
Management pond located on Block 15 shall be fully constructed and that the plan to the
south (LVH-30T-12202) needs to be registered to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services. And further, that there is an understanding that the storm water
management pond must be fully constructed on the Chalon lands by the adjacent
landowner to the south (LVH 30T-12202) as per the arrangements made between the
property owners.
23. Prior to registration of this plan the SUBDIVIDER shall provide an easement to the City
of Kitchener and to the landowner to the south LVH ( 30T-12202) for access purposes
to the storm water management pond located on Block 15 until such time as this plan
(Chalon 30T-12203) is fully registered to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
Services.
24. To expedite the approval for registration, the SUBDIVIDER shall submit to the CITY'S
Director of Planning, a detailed written submission documenting how all conditions
imposed by this approval that require completion prior to registration of the subdivision
plan(s), have been satisfied.
3. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS:
1. That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-12202 for Chalon Estates Inc., in
the City of Kitchener, File No. 0686B by MHBC Planning dated September 10, 2012 and
last revised April 27, 2015.
2. That the Owner agrees to stage the development for this subdivision in a manner
satisfactory to the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative
Services;
3. That the plan submitted for final approval shall incorporate a lot pattern for all blocks to
be lotted at a density not exceeding the unit density identified in the land use schedule
on the draft approved plan of subdivision in Condition 1.
4. That the subdivision agreement be registered by the City of Kitchener against the lands
to which it applies and a copy of the registered agreement be forwarded to the Regional
Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative Services prior to final approval
of the subdivision plan;
5. a) That the Owner enter into an Agreement for Servicing with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo to preserve access to municipal water supply and municipal wastewater
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treatment services prior to final approval or any agreement for the installation of
underground services, whichever comes first. Where the Owner has already entered
into an agreement for the installation of underground servicing with the area municipality,
such agreement shall be amended to provide for a Regional Agreement for Servicing
prior to registration of any part of the plan. The Regional Commissioner of
Transportation and Environmental Services shall advise prior to an Agreement for
Servicing that sufficient water supplies and wastewater treatment capacity is available
for this plan, or the portion of the plan to be registered;
b) That the Owner include the following statement in all agreements of lease or purchase
and sale that may be entered into pursuant to Section 52 of the Planning Act, prior to the
registration of this plan:
purchase and sale are not yet registered as a plan of subdivision. The fulfillment of all
conditions of draft plan approval, including the commitment of water supply and sewage
treatment services thereto by the Region and other authorities, has not yet been
completed to permit registration of the plan. Accordingly, the purchaser should be aware
that the vendor is making no representation or warranty that the lot, lots, block or blocks
which are the subject of this agreement or lease or purchase and sale will have all
conditions of draft plan approval satisfied, including the availability of servicing until the
6. That prior to final approval, the Owner submit for review and approval a detailed
functional water servicing report that reviews the extent of the lands that can be serviced
by the municipal water distribution network including the Regional Municipality of
s Trunk Watermain, and that the Owner shall make the physical resources
available to the Region within the limits of the subdivision to enable the construction of
the Trunk Watermain, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning,
Development and Legislative Services.
Without limiting the foregoing, the detailed functional water servicing report must: a)
assess the need for pressure reducing valves associated with water supply distribution
for the entire plan; b) address water quality and the temporary dead-end main; c)
establish connectivity from the terminus of the Caryndale Road at the Hydro corridor to
the westerly limits of the LVH property regarding supply of water from pressure zone Kit
4; and d) demonstrate fire flow capabilities under existing and future connections.
7. Where pressure reducing valves are required in Condition No. 6 above, the Owner must
enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for such installation; and to
include in all offers to purchase and/or rental agreements, a clause identifying the
presence of such water pressure reduction device and advising that it not be removed by
the owner/occupant.
8. That prior to final approval of Block 7, the Owner shall enter into an Agreement with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to require a Salt Management Plan to be submitted to
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval, and implementation secured through
appropriate agreements with the Region and/or condominium declarations.
9. That prior to final approval, any existing private wells, monitoring wells (not used for long
term monitoring purposes) and septic systems be decommissioned in accordance with
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applicable laws and regulations to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of
Planning, Development and Legislative Services.
Furthermore, that the Owner enters into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to
provide for decommissioning any long term monitoring wells no longer used for such
purpose, in accordance applicable laws and regulations.
10. a) That the boundaries and buffers of the Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland
Core Environmental Feature within and contiguous to the subject lands be interpreted as
Environmental Implementation Report, Chalon Estates Plan of
Subdivision (Ecoplans, October 2012), which have been verified in the
field by a sub-committee of the Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee on
April 3, 2013;
b) That the Core Environmental Feature and associated buffers on the subject lands be
placed in suitable open space zoning;
c) That prior to any land clearing, grading or construction on the subdivision lands, the
Owner enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to indicate
that no clearing of vegetation on the site occur during the bird nesting season in
compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act unless it can be ascertained by a
qualified expert that no birds covered by the Act are observed to be breeding within the
subdivision lands;
d) That prior to final approval, the Owner install fencing along the common boundary of any
lots or blocks and the buffers of the Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland or
the stormwater management area (Block 2 and Block 5), with signage identifying the
Core Environmental Feature, and that the fence be installed 15 centimetres into the
buffer area to the satisfaction of the City of Kitchener, the Grand River Conservation
Authority and the Region;
e) That prior to final approval, any land clearing, grading, or the installation of services, the
Owner submit a detailed erosion and sediment control plan acceptable to the Region,
City of Kitchener, and Grand River Conservation Authority in order to prevent
sedimentation into the Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland.
f) That prior to final approval, the Owner submit a detailed stormwater management plan to
the satisfaction of the City of Kitchener, Grand River Conservation Authority, and
Region. The plan must include, but not limited to, the design and location of infiltration
facilities required to sustain the flow of groundwater to the Strasburg Creek Provincially
Significant Wetland and Caryndale Significant Woodland;
g) That prior to final approval, the Owner submit landscaping and planting plans for all
buffer areas contiguous to the Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland and for
the stormwater management area and that recommended plantings shall consist of
locally-appropriate, self-sustaining native vegetation to the satisfaction of the Region, the
City of Kitchener and the Grand River Conservation Authority;
h) That prior to final approval, the Owner submit a detailed monitoring plan for the
Strasburg Creek Provincially Significant Wetland on the subject lands as outlined in the
Environmental Implementation Report, Chalon Estates Plan of Subdivision South
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(Ecoplans, October 2012) to the satisfaction of the Region, the City of Kitchener
and the Grand River Conservation Authority; and
i) That prior to final approval, the Owner develop a brochure and other information tools for
new home purchasers which provides information about the natural heritage features
contiguous to the subdivision along with advice about how they can be good neighbours
to and stewards of these areas, and that the brochure be to the satisfaction of the City of
Kitchener, GRCA, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Region. Furthermore, that the
Owner enters into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide for
implementation of the same.
11.a) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, a detailed
stormwater management plan be submitted for the entire plan of subdivision to the
satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
b) That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, the Owner submit
a groundwater monitoring program for the entire plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Furthermore, that the Owner enters into an
agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide for implementation of
such groundwater monitoring program.
12. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, the Ownerprovide
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo sufficient funds for the future installation of one (1)
concrete transit pad.
13. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, the Owner enter
into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to complete a road traffic noise study prior
to site plan approval for Block 7 to determine noise attenuation requirements to the
satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Development and Legislative
Services. Where appropriate, the lands shall be designed to avoid the use of outdoor
physical noise attenuation measures through appropriate site design and setbacks.
Furthermore, the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener as
necessary, to provide for implementation of the noise attenuation measures
recommended in the Study.
14. That prior to final approval of all or any part of this plan of subdivision, the Owner enter
into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to implement any noise abatement
recommendations contained in the road traffic noise study update completed in
Condition 10 above.
15. That prior to any grading, construction or other site disturbance, and final approval of all
or any part of the draft plan of subdivision, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
issue a clearance for the archaeological assessment report completed by Golder
Associates. A copy of the Ministry clearance along with two (2) copies of the
assessment report must be provided to the Regional Commissioner of Planning,
Development and Legislative Services.
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4. OTHER AGENCY CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to any grading, servicing or registration of the plan (whichever comes first), the
owners or their agents submit the following plans and reports to the satisfaction of the
Grand River Conservation Authority.
a) An addendum to the Environmental Implementation Report to determine the best
route and design of the community trail which may include consideration of
boardwalk trail designs.
b)A detailed stormwater management report and plans in accordance with the 2003
Ministry of the Environment Report entitled "Stormwater Management Planning and
Design Manual", and in keeping with the Preliminary SWM report and responses
prepared by Stantec. Alternative/additional effluent cooling measures will be
investigated during detailed design.
c) A detailed Lot Grading, Servicing and Storm Drainage Plan.The Lot Grading Plan
must include the location of community trails.
d) A landscaping plan for the wetland buffer.
e) An Erosion and Siltation Control Plan in accordance with the Grand River
Conservation Authority's Guidelines for sediment and erosion control, indicating the
means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all
phases of grading and construction.
f)The submission and approval of a Development, Interference with Wetlands and
Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses permit from the GRCA prior to any
development within areas regulated under Ontario Regulation 150/06.
g) A pre, during and post construction monitoring program and reporting as outlined in
the Environmental Implementation Report will be provided. Remedial measures will
be outlined the monitoring program and implemented if needed.
NOTES
1.
The owner/developer is advised that the provisions of the Regional Development Charge
By-law 14-046 are applicable.
2. The final plans for Registration must be in conformity with Ontario Regulation 43/96, as
amended, under The Registry Act.
3. It is the responsibility of the Owner of this plan to advise the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo and the City of Kitchener Planning Departments of any changes in ownership,
agent, address, and phone and fax numbers.
4. The owner/developer is advised that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo has adopted
By-Law 15-019, pursuant to Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13, as
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amended, to prescribe a tariff of fees for application, recirculation, draft approval,
modification to draft approval and registration release of plans of subdivision.
5.The owner/developer is advised that pursuant to Regional By-Law 15-019, there is a fee
for review of a road traffic noise study, payable to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
upon submission of the study for review.
6.This draft plan was received on or after January 1, 2007 and shall be processed and
finally disposed of under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended by S.O.
2006, c. 23 (Bill 51).
7. The Owner is advised that draft approval is not a commitment by the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo to water and wastewater servicing capacity. To secure this
commitment the owner/developer must enter into an "Agreement for Servicing" with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo by requesting that the Region's Planning,
Development and Legislative Services Department initiate preparation of the agreement.
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 an "Agreement for Servicing". This
agreement will be time limited and define the servicing commitment 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 Waterloo with two print
copies of the proposed plan to be registered along with the written request for a
servicing agreement
8. To ensure that a Regional Release is issued by the Regional Commissioner of Planning,
Development and Legislative Servicesto the City of Kitchener prior to year end, it is the
responsibility of the Owner to ensure that all fees have been paid, that all Regional
conditions have been satisfied and the required clearance letters, agreements, prints of
plan to be registered, and any other required information or approvals have been
deposited with the Regional Planner responsible for the file, no later than December
15th. Regional staff cannot ensure that a Regional Release would be issued prior to
year-end where the Owner has failed to submit the appropriate documentation by this
date.
9. When the survey has been completed and the final plan prepared to satisfy the
requirements of the Registry Act, they should be forwarded to the City of Kitchener. If
the plans comply with the terms of approval, and we have received an assurance from
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the applicable clearance agencies that the
necessary arrangements have been made, the Manager of Development Review's
signature will be endorsed on the plan and it will be forwarded to the Registry Office for
registration.
The following is required for registration under The Registry Ac
One (1) original mylar
Three (3) mylar copies
Four (4) white paper prints
One (1) AutoCAD (.dwg) file
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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 of the City of Kitchener
Chalon Estates Inc. Caryndale Drive at Robert Ferrie
Drive (30T-12203)
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85- 1 for the lands specified
above;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener
enacts as follows:
1. Schedule Number -law Number 85-1 is hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and
illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from
Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Three Zone (R-3).
2. Schedule Number -law Number 85-1is hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and
illustrated as Area 2 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from
Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Four Zone (R-4).
3. Schedule Number-law Number 85-1 are
hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land
specified and illustrated as Area 3 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener,
attached hereto, from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Six Zone (R-6).
4. Schedule Number -law Number 85-1 is hereby
amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcels of land specified and
illustrated as Area 4 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from
Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Public Park Zone (P-1).
5. Schedule Number -law No. 85-1 is hereby amended by
changing the zoning application to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as
Area 5 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Agricultural
Zone (A-1) to Open Space Zone (P-2).
6. Schedule Number -law No. 85-1 is hereby amended by
changing the zoning application to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as
Area 6 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Agricultural
Zone (A-1) to Hazard Land Zone (P-3).
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7. Schedule Numbers 204 and 205 -law Number 85-1are
hereby further amended by incorporating additional zone boundaries as shown
on Map No. 1 attached hereto.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of ,
2016.
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Mayor
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Clerk
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Advertised in The Record May 20, 2016
PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF KITCHENER ZONING BY-LAW
AND A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
UNDER THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS 34 AND 51 OF THE PLANNING ACT
Chalon Estates-Caryndale Drive and Robert Ferrie Drive
The City of Kitchener has received a Zone Change and Plan of Subdivision on the subject lands. The lands proposed to
be rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A-1) to Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone (R-6), Public Park Zone (P-
1), Open Space Zone (P-2) and Hazard Lands Zone (P-3). This will permit a range of residential uses including single
detached, semi-detached, townhouses, multiple dwelling units. In addition, the subject lands will be supported by public
park and open space.
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
, a Committee of Council
which deals with planning matters on:
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MONDAY, June 13 at 7:00 P.M.
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 2 FLOOR, CITY HALL
200 KING STREET WEST, KITCHENER.
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written and/or verbal representation either in support of, or in
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 these proposals, 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, viewing the report contained in the
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 von Westerholt
, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ex.7157 ((TTY: 1-866-969-9994),
juliane.vonwesterholt@kitchener.ca
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