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Committee of Adjustment
May 21, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Garett Stevenson, Planner— 519-741-2200 ext. 7070
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May 13, 2019
DSD -19-126
Application B2019-018
69 Amherst Drive
Owner —Owl Properties Inc.
Applicant — Kristen Barisdale, GSP Group
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Subject Property: 69 Amherst (Severed Lands, Dark Grey) (Retained Lands, Light Grey)
Background:
On April 8, 2019, the Committee of Adjustment approved Application B2019-013 severing a
portion of 69 Amherst Drive that had 18.288 metres of frontage along Doon Valley Drive, a width
of 10.429 at the proposed rear lot line, a lot depth of 37.849 and 46.340, and a lot area of 572
square metres. The served lands are municipally addressed at 118 Doon Valley Drive.
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The current application proposes an additional severance to the retained lands, being 69 Amherst
Drive.
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Over the past several years, Owl Properties Inc. had purchased multiple adjacent properties for
the purpose of redevelopment. The Owner submitted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By-law Amendment applications for the retained lands. The portion of the lands fronting onto
Amherst Drive (existing single detached dwelling) are not required for future development plans
and are proposed to be severed from the balance of the lands. Access to the retained lands is
provided to Doon Valley Drive.
The application proposes to sever a portion of 69 Amherst Drive that has 20.535 metres of
frontage along Amherst Drive, a width of 20.925 metres at the proposed rear lot line, a lot depth
of 30.480 metres, and a lot area of 632 square metres.
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Existing Dwelling at 69 Amherst Drive (Source: Google Streetview)
Planning Comments:
The subject lands are designed as Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. The City encourages
and supports the mixing and integrating of innovative and different forms of housing to achieve
and maintain a low-rise built form. The subject lands are also subject to Specific Policy Area 16
(Lower Doon) which prohibits duplex dwellings and second dwelling units in semi-detached
dwellings. The subject property is zoned as Residential Three (R-3) with Special Use Provision
319U in the Zoning By-law 85-1. The Residential Three (R-3) zone permits a variety of low density
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housing and Special Use Provision 319U prohibits duplex dwellings and second dwelling units in
semi-detached dwellings.
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, Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed severance conforms to
the City's Official Plan and the configuration of the proposed lots will comply with the regulations
of the Residential Three (R-3) zone. Staff is further of the opinion that the proposal is consistent
with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2019-018
requesting consent to sever the subject property be approved subject to the conditions listed in
the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent.
Transportation Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application. Funds for a future sidewalk
along the entire severed portion are to frontage be provided to Engineering.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concern with this application.
Engineering Comments:
Engineering has no concerns since the dwelling is remaining are no servicing changes are being
undertaken. Comprehensive Engineering approvals for the retained lands will be undertaken at the
site planning stage.
Operations Comments:
Park land dedication will not be required for the application. Dedication requirements will be
deferred until time of Site Plan Approval, if further development is to occur on the "retained" portion
of the proposed severance.
Environmental Planning Comments:
The applicant is advised that the Tree Management Policy will apply at the time of the redevelopment
of the retained lands.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-018 requesting to sever 20.535 metres of frontage along Amherst
Drive, a width of 20.925 metres at the proposed rear lot line, a lot depth of 30.480 metres,
and a lot area of 632 square metres, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s) prepared
by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation)
format, as well as two full sized paper copies 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.
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2. 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.
3. That the owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services for a future sidewalk along the entire frontage (18.28m) of the
severed portion.
Garett Stevenson, B.E.S., MCIP, RPP Juliane von Westerholt, B.E.S., MCIP, RPP
Planner Senior Planner
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 U Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4466
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Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
File No. D20-20/19
KIT
May 14, 2019
Re: Comments for Consent Application B2019-015 through
B2019-023
Committee of Adjustment Hearing May 21, 2019
CITY OF KITCHENER
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23 & 25 Wendy Crescent
Yusuf Ishmail
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance to allow for two separate parcels for an
existing semi-detached dwelling.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Corridor Planning
Regional Staff advise that the proposed severed and retained lots are located within the
6.Okm of outer area of airport zoning area; and located under the airport runway take -off
approach surface and as such subject to all provisions of Airport Zoning and Federal
Aviation. For further information please contact Kevin Campbell at:
KCampbell(d)-regionofwaterloo.ca
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
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52 Wilhelm Street
4Front Design Build Partners
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance to allow for two separate parcels to
construct a two storey duplex on each lot.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Noise Study
A detailed noise study will be required to assess the impacts of road traffic from Weber
Street West (RR #08) and rail noise/vibration from CN Railway mainline that are in close
proximity to the proposed development. The recommendations of the detailed noise
study will be required to be implemented as a Regional condition through a registered
agreement with the Region of Waterloo. Condition(s) must be secured as accordingly.
It is the responsibility of the owner/applicant to ensure the development is not adversely
affected by anticipated transportation and/or stationary noise impacts. In this regard the
owner/applicant should prepare an Environmental Noise Study. The noise study must
be prepared in accordance with MOE NPC -300 Guideline.
The noise consultant must be pre -approved by the Region of Waterloo. The noise
consultant is responsible for obtaining current information, applying professional
expertise in performing calculations, making detailed and justified recommendations,
submitting the Consultant Noise Study Declaration and Owner/Authorized Agent
Statement along with three copies of the Environmental Noise Study to the Region of
Waterloo.
Please note that the Region of Waterloo charges $250 for the preparation of traffic
forecasts and review of Environmental Noise Study. The noise consultant preparing the
Environmental Noise Study must complete and submit a Transportation Planning Noise
Assessment Fee Form and must request forecasted traffic data for the appropriate
Regional roadways. The form can be found at:
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
https://www. regionofwaterloo. ca/en/I iving-here/resources/Design-Standards/Noise-
Assessment-Application--Fee-Form. Pdf
As indicated on the form, traffic forecasts for noise assessments will be prepared within
15 business days of the data of the request, but will be withheld if payment has not
been received.
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
2) That prior to final approval, the applicant submit an Environmental Noise Study to
the Region of Waterloo for review and approval, and, if necessary, based on the
recommendations of the study, enter into a Registered Development Agreement
with the Region of Waterloo to implement the recommendations of the study.
B2019-017
177 Fifth Avenue
c/o MHBC Planning
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the property into two lots.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Corridor Planning
Regional Staff advise that the subject lands are located under the airport runaway take-
off approach surface and as such subject to all provisions of Airport Zoning and Federal
Aviation. For further information please contact Kevin Campbell at:
KCampbell(d)-regionofwaterloo.ca
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
B2019-018
69 Amherst Drive
Owl Properties Incorporated
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the existing single detached residential lot
from the balance of the land holding.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Archaeological Assessment:
The subject property possesses some potential for the recovery of archaeological
resources due to the proximity to an historic road and proximity to a water course (The
Grand River). However, due to disturbance that has occurred on the subject property
since the development of the original subdivision, Regional staff will not be requiring
the submission of an Archaeological Assessment. However, the owner/applicant of the
subject property should be made aware that:
• If archaeological resources are discovered during the development or site
alteration of the subject property, the applicant will need to immediately cease
alteration/development and contact the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. If
it is determined that additional investigation and reporting of the archaeological
resources is needed, a licensed archaeologist will be required to conduct this
field work in compliance with S. 48(a) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and/or,
• If human remains/or a grave site is discovered during development or site
alteration of the subject property, the applicant will need to immediately cease
alteration and must contact the proper authorities (police or coroner) and the
Registrar at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario in Compliance with the
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 S. 96 and associated
Regulations
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
B2019-019
49 Overland Drive
Alphabet Overland Self Storage Inc.
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance for the creation a new industrial lot. The
severed land is site plan approved for a self storage use. The retained land is proposed
for a contractor yard. The owner/applicant requires an easement for stormwater
management over the retained lands in favour of the severed lands.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Corridor Planning
Regional Staff advise that the subject lands are located under the airport runaway take-
off approach surface and as such subject to all provisions of Airport Zoning and Federal
Aviation. For further information please contact Kevin Campbell at:
KCampbell(d)-regionofwaterloo.ca
Record of Site Condition
The subject property is identified in the Region's Threats Inventory Database (TID) as
having a high threat of contamination on the property. However, in accordance with the
Region's Implementation Guideline for the Review of Development Applications On or
Adjacent to Known and Potentially Contaminated Sites, a Record of Site Condition
(RSC) is not required for the proposed severance.
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
B2019-020
28 Burgetz Avenue
MB Future Homes Ltd.
The owner/applicant is proposing a residential lot severance.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent.
Corridor Planning
Regional Staff advise that the subject lands are located under the airport runaway take-
off approach surface and as such subject to all provisions of Airport Zoning and Federal
Aviation. For further information please contact Kevin Campbell at:
KCampbell(d)-regionofwaterloo.ca
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
B2019-021 through B2019-23
20-24 Breithaupt Street
2184647 Ontario Limited & Breithaupt Block Inc.
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the subject property due to construction
financing requirements for the proposed Phase 3 development of the Breithaupt Block.
B2019-021 is to sever the existing lot into two separate parcels. B2019-022 is to grant
an easement between the severed properties in favour of the retained lands for access
purposes. B2019-023 is to facilitate the granting of a lease over twenty-one (21) years.
Community Planning:
Regional Fee
The owner/applicant will be required to submit the Regional consent review fee
($350.00) prior to final approval of the proposed consent B2019-021.
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
Record of Site Condition:
The subject property is identified in the Region's Threats Inventory Database (TID) as
having a high threat of contamination both on and adjacent to the property. In
accordance with the Region's Implementation Guideline for the Review of Development
Applications On or Adjacent to Known and Potentially Contaminated Sites, a Record of
Site Condition (RSC) would be required for the proposed consent applications.
Regional Staff acknowledge that RSC #222924 was completed for the proposed
severed and retained lands at 20-24 Breithaupt Street and filed with the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks on January 27, 2017. Regional Staff are satisfied
with the submission of an RSC and have no further comments.
Regional staff has no objection to the applications, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of
Waterloo, the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
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,
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Matthew Colley
Planner
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Management Division
Andrew Herreman, Resource Planning
Technician
400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729
Cambridge, Ontario N 1 R 5W6
Phone: (519) 621-2761 ext. 2228
E-mail: aherreman(u-)grandriver.ca
PLAN REVIEW REPORT: City of Kitchener
Holly Dyson
DATE: May 13, 2019
YOUR FILE: See below
RE: Applications for Minor Variance:
SG 2019-009
760 Commonwealth Crescent
SG 2019-010
907 Frederick Street, Units 3-5
SG 2019-011
524 Belmont Avenue West
A 2019-038
128 Mill Street
A 2019-039
121 Arrowhead Crescent
A 2019-040
18 Rosedale Avenue
A 2019-041
555 King Street East
A 2019-042
244 and 260 Shoemaker Street
A 2019-043
170 Rivertrail Place
A 2019-044
107-109 North Hill Place
A 2019-045
52 South Drive
A 2019-046
18 Guelph Street
A 2019-047
945 Robert Ferrie Drive
A 2019-048
28 Stirling Avenue South
A 2019-049
101-115 Margaret Avenue
A 2019-050
149-151 Ontario Street North/21 Weber Street West
A 2019-051
25 Vanier Drive
Applications for Consent:
B 2019-014
128 Mill Street
B 2019-015
23-25 Wendy Crescent
B 2019-016
52 Wilhelm Street
B 2019-017
177 Fifth Avenue
B 2019-018
69 Amherst Drive/118 Doon Valley Drive
B 2019-020
28 Burgetz Avenue
B 2019-021
20-24 Breithaupt Street
B 2019-022
20-24 Breithaupt Street
B 2019-023
26, 43, 47, 53, 55 Wellington Avenue North, 2, 12 Moore
Avenue, 20-24 Breithaupt Street
GRCA COMMENT*:
The above noted applications are located outside the Grand River Conservation Authority
areas of interest. As such, we will not undertake a review of the applications and plan
review fees will not be required. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please contact me.
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Grand River Conservation Authority
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman, CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority
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