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Home My WebLink AboutCA - 2017-11-21 - A 2017-104 - 317 Greenbrook Dr�, Staff Report ITc� [�.R Community Services Department www. kitchenerca REPORT TO: DATE OF MEETING: SUBMITTED BY: PREPARED BY: APPLICATION #: ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER: SUMMARIZED RECOMMENDATION: DATE OF REPORT: Committee of Adjustment November 21St, 2017 Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7157 Eric Schneider, Technical Assistant - 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 A 2017-104 317 Greenbrook Drive Monica & Cristian Racz Approve with condition November 14th, 2017 Location Map: 317 Greenbrook Drive , Staff Report I Tc� ►� t R Community Services Department wm kitcheneua REPORT Planning Comments: The subject property is zoned Residential Three Zone (R-3), and designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on NrniPmhPr 9nd 9n17 View of Existing Carport The applicant is requesting permission to enclose an existing carport to convert it to a garage. The applicant is requesting relief from Section 37.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to allow for a side yard setback of 0.6 metres rather than the required 1.2 metres. 1. The requested variance meets the intent of the Official Plan. The Official Plan favours the mixing and integration of different forms of housing to achieve a low overall intensity of use. The proposed garage conversion maintains this intent. 2. The proposed variance meets the intent of the Zoning By-law. The intent of the 1.2 metre side yard setback is to ensure that there is a sufficient distance from adjacent properties so that they do not negatively impact neighbours, and to provide adequate access to the rear yard. The proposed side yard of 0.6 metres represents an existing condition—the applicants are not intending to move the existing structure any closer to , Staff Report I Tc� ►� .R Community Services Department wm kitcheneua the side lot line. The proposed garage conversion will not compromise access to the rear yard. The proposed variance therefore meets the intent of the Zoning By-law. 3. The proposed variance is considered appropriate for the development and use of the lands. The location of the carport/proposed garage is remaining the same as it was when the dwelling was constructed, and many properties in the surrounding neighbourhood possess similar conditions. 4. The variance is considered minor as the requested proposal represents a setback that is an existing condition and is a minor reduction in side yard setback. Based on the above comments, staff is of the opinion that the variance requested is minor, meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, and is appropriate for the lot and surrounding neighbourhood. Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided a building permit be obtained for converting the existing carport into a garage. Note that the exterior wall face of the attached garage shall have no openings, and the wall shall have a fire resistance rating not less than 45 minutes. Please contact the Building Division @ 519-741-2433 with permit requirements and any questions. Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application. Heritage Planning Comments: No heritage planning concerns. Environmental Planning Comments: No natural heritage concerns. FYI: Rear of property is regulated by the GRCA as it's within the floodplain of Voisin Greenway. RECOMMENDATION: That minor variance application A2017-104 requesting permission to convert an existing carport into a garage located in the northerly side yard of a single detached dwelling having a sideyard setback of 0.6m rather than the required 1.2m be approved, subject to the following condition: 1. That the Owner submits a building permit for the garage conversion by June 301h, 2018. Eric Schneider, BES Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP Technical Assistant Senior Planner PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 150 Frederick Street, 8th Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4A Canada Region of Waterloo Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4449 November 10, 2017 www.regionofwaterloo.ca Holly Dyson City of Kitchener 200 King Street West File: T 15-40/VAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118 (01) /50, Forest Hill United Church Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 (02) /58 KIT, Schlegel Urban Developments, 1193-1201 FHM Rd (04) /VAR KIT, 1142805 Ontario Inc. (05) /VAR KIT, Roopnarine, Angad (08) / VAR KIT, 2361693 Ontario Inc. (09, 10) / VAR KIT, Emmanuel Bible College (11, 12) /VAR KIT, Garden Brook Homes (13) / VAR KIT, 673099 Ontario Ltd. Freure North Subdivision (30T-98201) Dear Ms. Dyson: Re: Committee of Adjustment Meeting on November 21, 2017, City of Kitchener. Regional staff have reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment application(s) and have the following comments: 1. 121 Westmount Road East (SG 2017-016): No concerns. Please ensure that the sign and its foundation are located on private property. 2. 1201 Fischer -Hallman Road (SG 2017-017): No concerns. 3. 317 Greenbrook Drive (A 2017-104): No concerns. 4. 2399 Kingsway Drive (A 2017-105): No concerns. 5. 31 Cherry Street (A 2017-106): No concerns. 6. 386 Southill Drive (A 2017-107): No concerns. 7. 42 Marlis Crescent (A 2017-108): No concerns. 8. 125 Margaret Avenue (A 2017-109): No concerns. 9. 100 Fergus Avenue (70-100 Fergus Avenue) (A 2017-110): No concerns. 10.110 Fergus Avenue (A 2017-111): No concerns. 11.27 Bismark Avenue (A 2017-112): No concerns. 12.27 Bismark Avenue (A 2017-113): No concerns. 13.3, 7, 11, 15, 19 & New Lot (A 2017-114, 115, 116, 117, 118 & 119): No concerns. DOCS: 2553615 Please be advised that any development on the subject lands is subject to the provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 14-046 or any successor thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these development(s) prior to the issuance of a building permit. The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application number(s) listed. If a site is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply. Please forward any decisions on the above mentioned Application number(s) to the undersigned. Yours Truly, Joginder Bhatia Transportation Planner (519) 575-4757 ext 3867 Grand River Conservation Authority 400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729 Resource Management Division Cambridge, Ontario N 1 R 5W6 Beth Brown, Phone: (519) 621-2761 ext. 2307 Supervisor of Resource Planning E-mail: bbrown@grandriver.ca PLAN REVIEW REPORT: City of Kitchener Holly Dyson DATE: November 06, 2017 YOUR FILE: See below GRCA FILE: N/A RE: Applications for Signs: SG 2017-016 121 Westmount Road East SG 2017-017 1201 Fischer Hallman Road Applications for Minor Variance: A 2017-104 317 Greenbrook Drive A 2017-105 2399 Kingsway Drive, Unit 7 A 2017-106 31 Cherry Street A 2017-107 386 Southill Drive A 2017-108 42 Marlis Crescent A 2017-109 125 Margaret Avenue A 2017-110 100-110 Fergus Avenue A 2017-111 100-110 Fergus Avenue A 2017-112 27 Bismark Avenue A 2017-113 27 Bismark Avenue A 2017-114 5 & 3 Rockcliffe Drive A 2017-115 7 Rockcliffe Drive A 2017-116 11 Rockcliffe Drive A 2017-117 15 Rockcliffe Drive A 2017-118 19 Rockcliffe Drive A 2017-119 5 & 3 Rockcliffe Drive Applications for Consent: B 2017-038 125 Margaret Avenue B 2017-039 125 Margaret Avenue B 2017-040 100-110 Fergus Avenue B 2017-041 27 Bismark Avenue B 2017-042 27 Bismark Avenue B 2017-043 5 & 3 Rockcliffe Drive B 2017-044 7 Rockcliffe Drive B 2017-045 11 Rockcliffe Drive B 2017-046 15 Rockcliffe Drive B 2017-047 19 Rockcliffe Drive Applications for Provisional Consent: CC 2017-001 369 & 375 Frederick Street *These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 2 Grand River Conservation Authority. GRCA COMMENT*: The above noted applications are located Authority areas of interest. As such, we will and plan review fees will not be required additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, Beth Brown Supervisor of Resource Planning Grand River Conservation Authority BB/dp outside the Grand River Conservation not undertake a review of the applications . If you have any questions, or require *These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 2 of 2 Grand River Conservation Authority.