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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: November 21, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
PREPARED BY: Garett Stevenson, Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7070
APPLICATION #: B2017-038, B2017-039, & A2017-109
ADDRESS: 125 Margaret Avenue
PROPERTY OWNER: 2361693 Ontario Inc.
SUMMARIZED
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions
DATE OF REPORT: November 10, 2017
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Subject Property: 125 Margaret Avenue
Report:
The application is proposing to sever the existing property into two separate lots. The retained
lands will contain the existing multiple dwelling (triplex) and the severed will contain a new
duplex dwelling. The existing detached garage is proposed to be demolished.
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Existing Dwelling at 125 Margaret Avenue
A site visit was undertaken on October 31, 2017
Planning Comments:
The property is designated as Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan.
Permitted low density residential uses include single detached, semi-detached, duplex, and
multiple dwellings. The property is currently zoned as Residential Five (R-5) which permits
single detached, semi-detached, duplex, and multiple dwellings (maximum 3 unit multiple
dwellings). The property is also within the Residential Intensification in Established
Neighbourhoods Study (RIENS) Area.
The owner is proposing to sever the lands into two lots. The retained lands are proposed to
accommodate the existing multiple dwelling (triplex) and the served lands are proposed to be
redeveloped with a new duplex dwelling. The existing detached garage is proposed to be
demolished. A shared mutual access easement is proposed over the severed and retained
lands for a shared driveway. A minor variance is requested to reduce the lot width for the
retained lands.
Specifically, these applications request the following:
Consent Application B2017-038 — To sever a lot with a frontage of 12.04m, depth of 26.51m,
and an area of 319m2, as well as to create an easement with a width of 3.0m, a length of
26.51 m, and an area of 79.55m2, for a mutual access in favour of the retained lands.
Consent Application B2017-039 — To create an easement with a width of 3.0m, a length of
26.51 m, and an area of 79.55M2, for a mutual access in favour of the severed lands.
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Minor Variance Application A2017-109 — To request a lot width of 13.42m whereas 15.Om is
required for a multiple dwelling, for the retained lands.
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51 (24) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, staff is satisfied that the creation of the severed lots are desirable and
appropriate. The uses of both the severed and retained parcels are in conformity with the City's
Official Plan and Zoning By-law. While the retained lands require a minor variance for a
reduced lot width, Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimensions and shapes of the
proposed lots is suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the surrounding
community. The lands front onto an established public street, and can be independently and
adequately serviced with connections to municipal services. Planning staff is of the opinion that
the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
In considering the four tests for minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offers the following comments:
The requested variances meet the general intent of the Official Plan. The Official Plan provides
specific policy direction for infill residential development in established neighbourhoods. In the
City's Central Neighbourhoods, the primary focus is to ensure that new infill development is
compatible with the existing neighbourhood. Policy 4.C.1.8.e requires that where a minor
variance is requested to facilitate residential intensification the impact of the variance must be
reviewed to ensure that the lands can function appropriately and not create unacceptable
adverse impacts for adjacent properties by providing both an appropriate number of parking
spaces and an appropriate landscaped/amenity area on the site. The requested lot width
variance does not impact the possibility of providing rear yard parking as a shared mutual
driveway is proposed and will be implemented through conditions of approval of the severance
application. Adequate landscaping and amenity area can be provided on site and the overall lot
area exceeds the zoning requirement.
The requested variances meet the general intent of the Zoning By-law. The intent of the
increase lot width for multiple dwelling is to ensure that parking and amenity space can be
provided. Three parking spaces will be provided in a new parking area at the rear of the
property. The proposed new parking area only occupies a portion of the rear yard, leaving
ample space for private amenity and landscaping. Planning staff will require, as a condition of
this approval, as per Policy 4.C.1.7 of the Official Plan, the Owner submit to the Director of
Planning, Building Elevation drawings, a Tree Management Plan, and a building Site drawing
showing the design and location of the proposed new building. Planning staff will review these
plans to ensure that the proposed new dwellings are compatible in terms of siting, massing, and
architectural style.
The requested variances are minor. Kitchener City Council recently approved the Residential
Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods (RIENS) Study. That study identified that
character and compatibility are important when considering any new development. Some of the
recommendations from the study are currently at various stages of the implementation process.
Planning Staff note that the development concept implements may of the preliminary RIENS
recommendations, including a shared driveway and rear yard parking. The variances are
required because not all of the recommendations of the study have been fully implemented in
the Zoning By-law.
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The variances are appropriate for the development and use of the land. The proposed
development will be compatible with the built form, massing, and building siting found
throughout the neighbourhood. Further attention will be paid to the building height, roof line,
porch design, driveway width and location, style and materials, and landscaping, as part of the
approval of the Building Elevation and Site drawings. The development proposal
accommodates a slight increase in density in an established community in a compatible form
that provides increased housing options.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed applications provided:
A Qualified Designer, Architect or Engineer is retained to complete a building code
assessment as it relates to the new proposed property line and addresses such items as:
Spatial separation of existing buildings' wall face for each building, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official. Upgrading of exterior walls and/or closing in of openings may be
required, pending spatial separation calculation results.
2. A building permit shall be obtained for any remedial work/ upgrades required by the building
code assessment.
Transportation Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Comments:
Severance of any blocks within the subject lands will require separate, individual service
connections for sanitary, storm, and water, in accordance with City policies.
The owner is required to make satisfactory financial arrangements with the Engineering Division
for the installation of new ones that may be required to service this property, all prior to
severance approval. Our records indicate sanitary, storm and water municipal services are
currently available to service this property. Any further enquiries in this regard should be
directed to Niall Melanson (519-741-2200 ext. 7133). The owner must ensure that the
basement elevation of the building can be drained by gravity to the street sewers. If this is not
the case, then the owner would have to pump the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the
property line and have a gravity sewer from the property line to the street.
Any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards at grade with the existing
sidewalk. All works is at the owner's expense and all work needs to be completed prior to
occupancy of the building.
A servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system will be required to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
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As per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150 the Development and
Reconstruction As -Recorded Tracking Form is required to be filled out and submitted along with
a digital submission of all AutoCAD drawings required for the site (Grading, Servicing etc.) with
the corresponding correct layer names and numbering system to the satisfaction of the
Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
Operations Comments:
A cash -in -lieu of park land dedication will be required on the severed parcel as a new
development lot will be created. The cash -in -lieu dedication required is $5,541.62
Park Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation
calculated by the lineal frontage (12.047m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the applications. The Kitchener Cultural Heritage
Landscape Study (CHLS) dated December 2014 and prepared by The Landplan Collaborative
Ltd. was approved by Council in 2015. The CHLS serves to establish an inventory. The CHLS
was the first step of a phased cultural heritage landscape (CHL) conservation process. The
owner of the property municipally addressed as 125 Margaret Avenue is advised that the
property is located within the Mount Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood CHL. The owner and the
public will be consulted as the City considers listing CHLs on the Municipal Heritage Register,
identifying CHLs in the Official Plan and preparing action plans for each CHL with specific
conservation options. Please contact Michelle Drake, Senior Heritage & Policy Planner, for
more information.
Environmental Planning Comments:
A Tree Management /Enhancement Plan is required for the severed lands.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application A2017-109 requesting a lot width of 13.427m whereas 15.Om is
required for a multiple dwelling, for the retained lands, be approved.
III. That application 132017-038, proposing to sever a lot with a frontage of 12.047m,
depth of 26.518m, and an area of 319m2, as well as to create an easement with a
width of 3.0m, a length of 26.518m, and an area of 79.55m2, for a mutual access in
favour of the retained lands, be approved subject to the following conditions;
1. That the Transfer Easement document(s) required to create the
Easement(s) being approved herein shall include the following and shall be
approved by the City Solicitor:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easement(s)
and of the rights and privileges being granted therein (including
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detailed terms and/or conditions of any required maintenance,
liability and/or cost sharing provisions related thereto);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easement(s) being
granted shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity.
2. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved
Transfer Easement(s) and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof
to the City Solicitor be provided to the City Solicitor.
3. That the Owner provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s)
prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn
(Microstation) format, as well as one full size paper copy of the
plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
4. That the Owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to
verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property to the
satisfaction of the City's Revenue Division.
5. That the Owner submit a site drawing and building elevation drawings for
both the severed and retained lots, to confirm the appropriateness of the
proposed development, to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Planning.
6. That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to
be prepared by the City Solicitor and registered on title of the severed
lands which shall include the following:
a. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the
severed lands in accordance with the City's Tree Management
Policy, to be approved by the City's Director of Planning and where
necessary, implemented prior to any grading, tree removal or the
issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include, among other
matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work
zone, landscaped area and vegetation to be preserved.
b. The owner further agrees to implement the approved plan. No
changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior
approval of the City's Director of Planning.
7. That the owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services, for the installation of all new service connections to
the severed lands and/or retained lands.
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8. That the owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard
landscaping including street trees, and a paved shared driveway ramp.
9. That the owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services for the removal of any redundant service connections
to the (severed lands and/or retained) lands.
10. That as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150 the
Development and Reconstruction As -Recorded Tracking Form is required
to be filled out and submitted along with a digital submission of all
AutoCAD drawings required for the site (Grading, Servicing etc.) with the
corresponding correct layer names and numbering system to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
11. That the owner pay to the City of Kitchener a cash -in -lieu contribution for
park dedication equal to 5% of the value of the lands to be severed.
12. That the owner provide a servicing plan and grading plan showing outlets
to the municipal servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services.
13. That the Owner provides Engineering staff with confirmation that the
basement elevation of the house can be drained by gravity to the street
sewers, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services. Where
this cannot be achieved, the owner is required to pump the sewage via a
pump and forcemain to the property line and have a gravity sewer to move
the sewage from the property line to the street.
14. That the Owner submit and receive approval of a building code assessment,
prepared by a Qualified Designer, Architect or Engineer, for the proposed
new property line, to the satisfaction of the City's Chief Building Official.
IV. That Application B2017-039 proposing an easement with a width of 3.0m, a length
of 26.518m, and an area of 79.55m2, for a mutual access in favour of the severed
lands, be approved subject to the following conditions;
1. That the Transfer Easement document(s) required to create the
Easement(s) being approved herein shall include the following and shall be
approved by the City Solicitor:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easement(s)
and of the rights and privileges being granted therein (including
detailed terms and/or conditions of any required maintenance,
liability and/or cost sharing provisions related thereto);
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b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easement(s) being
granted shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity.
2. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved
Transfer Easement(s) and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof
to the City Solicitor be provided to the City Solicitor.
Garett Stevenson, BES, MCIP, RPP
Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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Region of Waterloo
Holly Dyson
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
P.O. Box 1118
200 King Street East
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Community Planning
150 Frederick Street 8th Floor
Kitchener Ontario N2G 4J3 Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
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Carolyn Crozier 575-4757 ext. 3657
File No. D20-20/17 KIT
November 15, 2017
Re: Comments for Consent Applications
B2017-032 to B2017-047 and
CC 2017-001
Committee of Adjustment Hearing November 21, 2017
CITY OF KITCHENER
B 2017-032
101 & 105 Mount Hope Street
Mohammad Abdullah c/o JEC Properties Inc.
The purpose of this application is to create a new lot for residential development.
Community Planning
Fees
Pursuant to Fee By-law 17-001, the applicant is required to submit the consent
application fee of $350.00.
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application subject to the
following condition:
That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits payment to the Region the
Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
Document Number: 2557950
B 2017-033
393-411 Queen Street S., 168, 170-172, 176 and 180 Benton Street
Polocorp Inc.
The purpose of this application is to sever a parcel of land from 399 Queen Street South
and 168 Benton Street and convey it as a lot addition to the lands addressed as 170-
172, 176 and 180 Benton Street.
Corridor Planning
Noise
A noise study, dated January 17, 2017, prepared by IBI Group was submitted for the
associated Site Plan application SP17/015/Q/GS. Clarifications on details of the study
were requested by Corridor Planning staff on March 13, 2017. Clarification has not yet
been received.
Prior to final approval, the applicant is required to satisfy outstanding matters pertaining
to the noise study, and, if required, enter into a registered development agreement with
the Region of Waterloo to implement the findings of the study.
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application, subject to the
following condition:
1. That, prior to final approval, the applicant provides clarification to Region staff to
satisfy the noise study requirements, and, if necessary, enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to implement the findings
of the study.
B2017-034 — B2017-037
Courtland Avenue East and Blockline Road
Viridis Development Group Inc.
The purpose of these applications is to sever three lots for residential/commercial
development and retain one lot, and create easements for servicing.
Community Planning
Fees
Pursuant to Fee By-law 17-001, the applicant is required to submit the consent
application fee of $350.00 per each new lot created, for a total fee of $1,050.00.
Source Water Protection
Document Number: 2557950
The applicant is advised that they will be required to submit a Salt Management Plan for
the severed and retained lots, prior to Site Plan approval.
Corridor Planning
Regional Road Dedication
While no additional lands are required to satisfy the Regional Official Plan, additional
lands are required to accommodate the implementation of a 2.1 metre sidewalk along
the entire Courtland Avenue frontage. The applicant must engage an Ontario Land
Surveyor (OLS) to prepare a draft reference plan which illustrates the required road
allowance widening and/or easement where required. Prior to registering the reference
plan, the OLS should submit a draft copy of the plan to the Transportation Planner for
review. An electronic copy of the registered plan is to be emailed to the Transportation
Planner. Further instructions will come from the Region's Legal Assistant with regard to
document preparation and registration. Final registration of the reference plan can be
deferred to the Site Plan Application.
Traffic Site Circulation & Access
Regional staff are working with the applicant to secure a full movement access from
Courtland Avenue directly opposite Hillmount Street. Final design and costing will all be
deferred to the Site Plan Application.
The applicant will be required, prior to final approval of the consent application, to enter
into an agreement with the Region of Waterloo to provide reciprocal access easements
between the proposed retained lands and the severances to accommodate vehicular,
bus and construction traffic.
A Regional Road Access Permit will be required for the proposed access to Courtland
Avenue. The Access Permit can be deferred to the Site Plan Application.
Stormwater Management
A lot grading plan and stormwater management report will be required at the Site Plan
Application stage.
Transit Planning
Grand River Transit has been involved in the development of these lands and transit
comments will be provided at the Site Plan Application stage.
Land Use Compatibility
Document Number: 2557950
The applicant is required to address land use compatibility through the associated
Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Applications. Land use compatibility studies
include, but are not limited to, road, rail and stationary noise, and vibration studies.
Road, stationary, and railway noise and vibration studies have been submitted in
support of the aforementioned Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Applications
for these lands. These studies are currently under review by both the Region and rail
line authorities (CNR and CPR).
Additional study requirements and/or recommendations for mitigation stemming from
these studies must be secured through a Registered Development Agreement with the
City of Kitchener and/or the Region of Waterloo, or the rail line authorities, as
necessary, prior to final approval of these consent applications.
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed applications subject to the
following conditions:
That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits payment to the Region the
Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 for each new lot created, for a total
fee of $1,050.00.
2. That, prior to final approval, the applicant enters into a Registered Development
Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to provide for reciprocal access
easements between the proposed retained lands and the severances to
accommodate vehicular, bus and construction traffic.
3. That, prior to final approval, the applicant enters into a Registered Development
Agreement with the City of Kitchener and/or the Region of Waterloo, or rail
authorities, as necessary, to implement the findings of the following studies, and
any addendums, or emerging reports:
a. "Virerra Village, Kitchener Ontario, Acoustical Report" (IBI Group, March
31,2017);
b. "Courtland and Blockline Development,
Kitchener, Ontario" (Aercoustics, April 7
B2017-038 and B2017-039
125 Margaret Avenue
2361693 Ontario Inc.
Rail Vibration Impact Study,
, 2015).
The purpose of these applications is to create a new lot for residential development
(132017-038) and to grant easements on the severed and retained lands for driveway
access (132017-039).
Community Planning
Document Number: 2557950
Fees
Staff acknowledge receipt of the consent application fee of $350.00.
Corridor Planning
Noise
The severed and retained lands will have impacts from increasing road noise on
Margaret Avenue and Wellington Street North. The lands are also in close proximity to a
railway mainline.
Prior to final approval, the applicant is required to enter into a Registered Development
Agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for the following:
1) That all units on the severed lot be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with the provision for the installation of air
conditioning in the future at the occupant's discretion.
2) That the following noise warning clause in all offers of purchase/sale, or rental
agreements for all residential units on the severed lot:
The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road
traffic on Margaret Avenue and Wellington Street North, and rail noise from
Goderich Exeter Railway and Canadian National Railway may interfere with
some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound
level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change (MOECC). This dwelling has been fitted with a forced air -ducted
heating system and has been designed with the provision of adding central air
conditioning at the occupant's discretion. Installation of central air conditioning
by the occupant in low and medium density developments will allow windows and
exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are
within the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Environment and
Climate Change (MOECC).
3) That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
Canadian National Railways/Goderich Exeter Railways or its assigns or it
assigns or successors in interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres
from the land the subject thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of
the railway facilities on such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility
that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its
operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in
the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating
measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s).
CNR/GExR will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use
of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way"
Document Number: 2557950
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application subject to the
following conditions:
That, prior to final approval, the applicant enter into a Registered Development
Agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for the following:
That all units on the severed lot be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with the provision for the installation of air
conditioning in the future at the occupant's discretion.
That the following noise warning clause in all offers of purchase/sale, or rental
agreements for all residential units on the severed lot:
The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road
traffic on Margaret Avenue and Wellington Street North, and rail noise from
Goderich Exeter Railway and Canadian National Railway may interfere with
some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound
level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change (MOECC). This dwelling has been fitted with a forced air -ducted
heating system and has been designed with the provision of adding central air
conditioning at the occupant's discretion. Installation of central air conditioning
by the occupant in low and medium density developments will allow windows and
exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are
within the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Environment and
Climate Change (MOECC).
That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
Canadian National Railways/Goderich Exeter Railways or its assigns or it
assigns or successors in interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres
from the land the subject thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of
the railway facilities on such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility
that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its
operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in
the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating
measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s).
CNR/GExR will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use
of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way"
B2017-040
100-110 Fergus Avenue
Document Number: 2557950
Emmanuel Bible College
The purpose of this application is to sever a parcel of land for residential development.
Community Planning
Fees
Pursuant to Fee By-law 17-001, the applicant is required to submit the consent
application fee of $350.00.
Corridor Planning
Regional Road Dedication
A dedicated road widening is required. An Ontario Land Surveyor must determine the
exact amount of the road widening along Weber Street East. Additionally, a daylight
triangle of 7.62 metres along the new property lines along Weber Street East and
Fergus Avenue will be required at owner's cost. A plan showing the required dedicated
widening is attached.
A draft reference plan for the road widening prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
must be provided for review by Regional staff, prior to depositing the Reference plan to
Land Registry office.
The owner must provide a copy of registered Reference plan and owner's legal
representative's contact information who would be required to work with Region's Legal
division to complete the required documentation for the dedicated road widening.
The dedication is required prior to final approval of the consent application.
Noise
The severed and retained lands will have impacts from increasing road noise on Weber
Street, Highway 8 and Fergus Avenue. Prior to final approval of the consent
application, the applicant is required to enter into a Registered Development Agreement
with the Region of Waterloo to provide for the following:
That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
"The purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road
traffic on Weber Street, Highway 8 and Fergus Avenue may occasionally
interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels may
exceed the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)."
Document Number: 2557950
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application subject to the
following conditions:
That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits payment to the Region the
Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
2. That, prior to final approval, the applicant is required to convey the road widening
(equal to 26.213 meters) and the 7.62 daylight triangle to the Region.
3. That, prior to final approval, the applicant enters into a Registered Development
Agreement to provide for the following:
That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
"The purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road
traffic on Weber Street, Highway 8 and Fergus Avenue may occasionally
interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels may
exceed the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)."
B2017-041 and B2017-042
27 Bismark Avenue
2536306 Ontario Inc.
The purpose of these applications is to create a new lot for residential development
(B2017-041) and to grant easements on the severed and retained lands for mutual
driveway access (B2017-042).
Community Planning
Fees
Pursuant to Fee By-law 17-001, the applicant is required to submit the consent
application fee of $350.00.
Corridor Planning
Noise
The subject lands are located within 75 metres vibration influence zone of a main
railway line. Prior to final approval, the applicant is required to enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for the following:
1) That all units on the severed lot be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with the provision for the installation of air
conditioning in the future at the occupant's discretion.
Document Number: 2557950
2) That the following noise warning clause in all offers of purchase/sale, or rental
agreements for all residential units on the severed lot:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing rail
noise and vibration from Region of Waterloo railway may occasionally interfere
with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound and vibration levels
may exceed the sound and vibration level limits of the Region of Waterloo and
the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). This dwelling
has been fitted with a forced air -ducted heating system and has been designed
with the provision of adding central air conditioning at the occupant's discretion.
Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant in low and medium density
developments will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby
ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the sound level limits of the
Region of Waterloo and the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)"
3) That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
"Warning: Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or successors in
interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject
thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the railway facilities on
such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its
assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion
may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding
the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the
development and individual dwelling(s). CNR will not be responsible for any
complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over
or under the aforesaid rights-of-way."
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application subject to the
following conditions:
That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits payment to the Region the
Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
2. That, prior to final approval, the applicant enter into a Registered Development
Agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for the following:
That all units on the severed lot be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with the provision for the installation of air
conditioning in the future at the occupant's discretion.
That the following noise warning clause in all offers of purchase/sale, or rental
agreements for all residential units on the severed lot:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing rail
noise and vibration from Region of Waterloo railway may occasionally interfere
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with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound and vibration levels
may exceed the sound and vibration level limits of the Region of Waterloo and
the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). This dwelling
has been fitted with a forced air -ducted heating system and has been designed
with the provision of adding central air conditioning at the occupant's discretion.
Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant in low and medium density
developments will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby
ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the sound level limits of the
Region of Waterloo and the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)"
That the following noise warning clause will be included on all offers to purchase
and sale or rental agreements for all units on both the severed and retained lots:
"Warning: Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or successors in
interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject
thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the railway facilities on
such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its
assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion
may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding
the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the
development and individual dwelling(s). CNR will not be responsible for any
complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over
or under the aforesaid rights-of-way."
B2017-043 — B2017-047
Plan of Subdivision 58M-569 of Part of Lot 13, Biehn's Tract (Rockcliffe Drive)
Community Planning
The Region's concerns regarding the subject lands have previously been addressed
through the subdivision application 30T-98201 Stage 5a, registered as 58M-569
December 12, 2013.
Staff notes the intent of the above applications is to create 6 lots from previous 5 lots
and adjust the lot lines accordingly. For clarification it must be noted that that new
Municipal Nos. 11, 7, 5 would be subject to conditions as previously applicable to Lots 3
& 4 in the original subdivision agreement; and new Municipal No. 3 (corner lot) would be
subject conditions as previously applicable to Lot 5 in the original subdivision agreement
with the City (WR791465 November 26, 2013). It is anticipated that based on the final
lots configuration the Municipal No. 11 being partially on lands of the original lot 3 in the
approved subdivision; for purpose of the noise study, a revision to the original
subdivision agreement may not be required.
Due to minor adjustments of the lot lines as shown on the Figure 6 -Ultimate Lotting, an
update / addendum to the final noise study dated revised February 2014 as accepted
by the Region's letter dated April 08, 2014 will not be required for the above
applications.
Document Number: 2557950
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application.
CC 2017-001
369 and 375 Frederick Street
Brent Gingerich, People Care Inc.
The purpose of this application is to seek permission to change the conditions of
Provisional Consent application B2017-019 to include an additional condition granting a
servicing easement.
Corridor Planning
Noise
Corridor Planning staff recently received a Noise Impact Feasibility Study, prepared by
Pinchin Ltd., dated March 29, 2017, in support of the original consent application.
Staff are currently reviewing the study and any recommendations from the study must
be secured through a Registered Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo
prior to final approval of the consent.
Regional staff has no objections to the proposed application, subject to the
following condition:
1) That, prior to final approval, the applicant, if necessary, based on the review of
the submitted noise study, enter into a Registered Development Agreement with
the Region of Waterloo to implement the findings of the study.
General Comments
Any future development on the lands subject to the above -noted consent application(s)
will be subject to the provisions of Regional Development Charge By-law 14-046 or any
successor thereof.
Please accept this letter as our request for a copy of the staff reports, decisions and
minutes pertaining to each of the consent applications noted above.
Should you require Regional Staff to be in attendance at the meeting or have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
G�
Carolyn Crozier M.Sc.PI, MCIP, RPP
Principal Planner
Document Number: 2557950
cc. Juliane vonWesterholt, City of Kitchener (via email)
Brian Bateman, City of Kitchener (via email)
Document Number: 2557950
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.