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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: September 17, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
PREPARED BY: Garett Stevenson, Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7070
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DATE OF REPORT: September 6, 2019
REPORT NUMBER: DSD -19-224
SUBJECT: Applications B2019-063, A2019-104 & A2019-105
193 Louisa Street
Owner — Mohammad Gohari
Applicant — Victor Labreche, Labreche Patterson & Associates Inc.
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Subject Property: 193 Louisa Street
The new owner is proposing to demolish the existing duplex dwelling and construct a new semi-
detached dwelling, with a driveway to Weber Street West and a driveway to Louisa Street.
Planning staff understand that the existing building is not suitable for habitation.
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Application B2019-224 proposes to sever a lot with a width of 13.18 metres, a depth of 13.28-
22.64 metres, and a lot area of 237 square metres. The retained lot is proposed to have a lot
width of 7.52 metres, a depth of 22.64-27.94 metres and a lot area of 190.0 square metres.
Application A2019-104 requests relief from Section 40.3 to permit a rear yard setback for the
severed lands of 2.4 metres whereas 7.5 metres is required.
Application A2019-105 requests relief from Section 40.3 to permit a rear yard setback for the
severed lands of 6.0 metres whereas 7.5 metres is required, and a lot area of 190 square metres
whereas 235 square metres is required.
Report:
The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan and zoned
Residential Six Zone (R-6) in Zoning By-law 85-1.
Minor Variance Applications
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.
1. General intent of the Official Plan
The Low Rise Residential designation supports a full range of low density housing types including
single detached, duplex, semi-detached, and low rise multiple dwellings. Policies also require that
infill development complement existing buildings and contribute to neighbourhood character. The
proposed semi-detached dwelling replaces the existing duplex dwelling which is not habitable.
The requested variance will facilitate the proposed semi-detached dwelling, which is a low rise
residential form of housing, and therefore the requested variances meet the general intent of the
Official Plan.
2. General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of the rear yard setback is partly to ensure that there is adequate outdoor amenity
space for the residents of the dwelling. The existing and proposed lots are irregularly shaped and
the rear lot lines are not perpendicular to the front lot line, due to the orientation of the rail right of
way adjacent to the rear lot line of the proposed lots. The minimum rear yard setback dimension
is measured form the closest lot line and the actual rear yard is greater than the minimum
dimension requested through the variance applications. While the resulting rear yards are
smaller, they can each accommodate a small amenity space. The adjacent rail right of way
provides adequate separation and buffering of the proposed lots from the closest property to the
rear.
The intent of the minimum lot area is to ensure that a dwelling and associated features, including
parking, private amenity space, and landscape area, can be provided on a lot. The proposed
retained lot, while undersized, can accommodate a dwelling, private driveway, off-street parking,
and rear yard amenity. The large landscaped Weber Street right of way adjacent to the front of
the proposed front yards appears to be part of the lot and will help to accommodate additional
landscape and buffering from the street.
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3. Applications are Minor
The requested minor variances are required as a new semi-detached dwelling building is
proposed on an irregularly shaped lot. There are no additional dwelling units proposed and the
new built form replaces an existing duplex that is not suitable for habitation and is currently vacant
and not contributing to the community. It is therefore Planning staff's opinion that the variances
are minor.
4. Applications are Appropriate
Each of the proposed semi-detached dwelling units are adequately sized and positioned on future
lots which function for the intended use. The property is located is adjacent to two street frontages
and a rail right of way and has an irregular shape. The proposed semi-detached dwelling replaces
the previous duplex use in a different low rise form and is therefore appropriate for the subject
lands.
Severance Application
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 will allow for orderly development that is compatible with the existing
community. The dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots are appropriate and suitable for the
proposed use of the lands, the lands front on an established public street, and both parcels of
land can be serviced with independent and adequate service connections to municipal services.
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.
City Plan
ning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on July 23, 2019.
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Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent and variances. Region of Waterloo
and Area Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services
(DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot. Should a severance be approved, additional services
will be required for severed lot — a building permit will be required for this work. Separate building
permit(s) will also be required for the demolition of existing home, as well as construction of new
buildings.
Transportation Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed severance and minor variance
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 applicant is advised that the property municipally
addressed as 193 Louisa Street is located within the Mt 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.
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 services 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 Eric Riek (519-741-2200 ext. 7330).
Any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards. All work 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 and proposed easements will
be required to the satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
A Development Asset Drawing (digital AutoCAD) is required for the site (servicing, SWM etc.)
with corresponding layer names and asset information to the satisfaction of the Engineering
Division prior to severance approval.
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.
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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 $3,459.20. Park Dedication is
calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation calculated by the lineal
frontage (7.52m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
Environmental Planning Comments:
A Vegetation Management and Existing Conditions Plan, prepared by MacKinnon & Associates,
dated August 12, 2019 has been reviewed and approved by staff. The standard condition for the
implementation of the approved plan is required, and the standard agreement is to be registered
on title for the severed and retained lands.
CN Comments (Provided at Pre -Submission):
The current plan shows the living area being wrapped by the two garages and this design supports
having the living area further away from the rail line. CN can waive the requirement for a noise
and vibration study if specific construction standards are met. We would request STC 54 walls
and STC 37 windows. Warning clause required in the City's development agreement to be
registered on title.
Regional Comments (Provided at Pre -Submission):
Regional Staff conducted a site visit on July 16, 2019 to assess the potential impact of noise from
the commercial property at 178 Louisa Street, which is just over 40 metres away from the
proposed development. Regional Staff determined there was no audible hum emanating from the
subject parcel at that time.
However given the proximity of the commercial use, Regional Staff will require the
owner/applicant to enter into an agreement with the Region to include a noise warning clause in
all agreements of offers of purchase and sale, lease/rental agreements.
The proposed development would have impacts from road traffic noise on Weber Street West
(RR #08) and rail noise / vibration from the adjoining Region of Waterloo railway line.
As per the Region's Noise Policy 3.3.8, Brick veneer (EW5) or acoustical equivalent is required
for the exterior walls facing the railway within 100m of the railway and the Leq(24) at the plane of
bedroom window exceeding 60dBA. The Railway has agreed to waive the requirement for rail
noise and vibration study with the provision of all walls with STC 54 rating and windows with STC
37 which is also acceptable to the Region, keeping in view that the railway has more expertise in
rail noise and vibration.
Therefore, the owner may choose to undertake and implement a detailed Road and Rail Noise &
Vibration study; or may alternatively opt to implement noise attenuation measures through a
registered agreement with the Region.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I. That Application A2019-104 requesting relief from Section 40.3 to permit a rear yard
setback for the severed lands of 2.4 metres whereas 7.5 metres is required, be approved.
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II. That Application A2019-105 requesting relief from Section 40.3 to permit a rear yard
setback for the severed lands of 6.0 metres whereas 7.5 metres is required, and a lot area
of 190 square metres whereas 235 square metres is required, be approved.
III. That Application B2019-224 proposing to sever a sever a lot with a width of 13.18 metres,
a depth of 13.28-22.64 metres, and a lot area of 237 square metres, be approved, subject
to the following conditions:
1. That Application A2019-104 receives full and final approval.
2. That Application A2019-105 receives full and final approval.
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 shall submit a draft reference plan showing the boundaries of the
lands to be conveyed for approval by the City's Director of Planning.
6. That the Owner makes financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services Division for the installation of all new service connections
and the removal of redundant services to the retained lands.
7. That the Owner makes arrangements financial or otherwise for the relocation of any
existing City -owned street furniture, signs, hydrants, utility poles, wires or lines, as
required, to the satisfaction of the appropriate City department.
8. That the Owner provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services for the retained
lands.
9. That any new driveways be built to City of Kitchener standards at the Owner's expense
prior to occupancy of the building to the satisfaction of the City's Engineering
Division.
10. That the Owner submit a complete Development and Reconstruction As -Recorded
Tracking Form (as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150) together
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 Director of Engineering Services for the retained lands.
11. 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
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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 from the property line to the street, at the
cost of the Owner.
12. That the Owner pay to the City of Kitchener a cash -in -lieu contribution for park
dedication on the severed parcel in the amount of $3,459.20. Park Dedication is
calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation calculated
by the lineal frontage (7.52m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
13. 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 and retained
lands which shall include the following:
"a) That the Owner shall implement the approved Vegetation Management and
Existing Conditions Plan, prepared by MacKinnon & Associates, dated
August 12, 2019 for the severed and retained lands in accordance with the
City's Tree Management Policy, prior to any grading, tree removal or the
issuance of building permits.
b) No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval
of the City's Director of Planning in consultation with the Director of
Operations.
c) The Owner agrees that the City may seek compensation in the event of
irreparable harm to a tree intended to be retained, in accordance with the
City's Tree Management Policy."
14. That the owner either undertake and implement a detailed Road and Rail Noise &
Vibration study, or may alternatively implement the following noise attenuation
measures through a registered agreement with the Region.
"The owner hereby indemnifies the Region of Waterloo/City of Kitchener/The
Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation (MOECP), of any and all claims
and complaints, whatsoever, arising as a result of environmental noise for any and
all of the units proposed on 193 Louisa Street, in the City of Kitchener."
"The owner further agrees that the following noise mitigation measures will be
provided in the subject development:
a) All exterior walls of the building/dwelling units will be constructed with brick
veneer (EW5) or higher acoustical equivalent with STC 54 or higher.
b) All building/dwelling units will be installed with windows and doors with STC
37 or higher.
c) All building/dwelling will be installed with a forced air -ducted heating system
suitably sized and designed with provision of adding central air
conditioning."
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15. That the owner/applicant to enter into an agreement with the Region to include the
following noise warning clause in all agreements of offers of purchase and sale,
lease/rental agreements for both the severed and retained lands:
"Purchasers/tenants are advised that due to the proximity of the adjacent
commercial facility, noise from the commercial facility may at times be audible."
"Purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road traffic on
Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may occasionally 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. This dwelling 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 Ministry of the
Environment Conservation and Parks (MOECP).
"Purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing traffic on
Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may occasionally 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 Conservation
and Parks (MOECP)."
"Warning: Region of Waterloo / 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."
Garett Stevenson, B.E.S., MCIP, RPP Juliane von Westerholt, B.E.S., MCIP, RPP
Planner Senior Planner
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Holly Dyson
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2019
Re: Comments for Consent Application B2019-051 through
B2019-054 and B2019-058 through B2019-063
Committee of Adjustment Hearing September 17, 2019
CITY OF KITCHENER
B2019-051 to B2019-054
83 Elmsdale Drive
Novacore (83 Elmsdale Dr.) Inc.
The subject applications were previously circulated in July 2019 and deferred to rectify
concerns between City and Regional staff regarding the sanitary servicing strategy for
the proposed site. The owner/applicant and Regional Staff have come to an agreement
on the proposed sanitary servicing strategy and the applications are moving forward to
propose further subdividing the existing Parcel `C' into Parcel `C', `D' and `E'.
Regional Comments:
Fee:
Regional Staff have received the required consent review fee.
Corridor Planning:
Regional Staff in consultation with the owner/applicant and the City of Kitchener have
discussed a new proposed sanitary sewer extension on Ottawa Street South in
association with the upcoming Regional Road reconstruction project. Regional Staff
have the following comments below:
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
A Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report was submitted by
WalterFedy (June 2019) was submitted in association with the severance of the
property at 83 Elmsdale Drive, Kitchener. A viable sanitary sewer outlet must be
provided for the proposed severed parcels, the existing sanitary sewer owned by
the Region of Waterloo for landfill leachate and gas extraction is not a viable
sanitary sewer connection for the proposed development at 83 Elmsdale Drive,
Kitchener.
• Consultation between all involved parties has occurred to facilitate a positive
sanitary sewer outlet for the proposed severance. The consensus moving
forward is to install a new sanitary sewer within the Ottawa Street South right of
way in association with the upcoming Ottawa Street South re -construction works;
currently scheduled for 2021-2022.
To facilitate the sanitary sewer construction in the Ottawa Street South re-
construction project the Region will require the following to be completed:
o A development Agreement between the owner/applicant, the Region of
Waterloo and the City of Kitchener to secure the implementation of the
sanitary sewer construction in the Ottawa street South re -construction
project.
o An approved Engineering Plan for the sanitary sewer extension, detailed
cost estimate associated with the sanitary sewer extension, and a bank
draft/letter of credit/certified cheque associated with the sanitary sewer
extension.
Regional staff has no objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into a development
agreement with the Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener to secure the
implementation of the sanitary sewer construction in the Ottawa Street South re-
construction project. The agreement will include provisions to secure a detailed
engineering plan, cost estimate, and bank draft/letter of credit/certified cheque for
the sanitary sewer extension to the satisfaction of the Region.
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202 Montgomery Road
A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd.
The owner/applicant is proposing a residential lot severance to permit a semi-detached
dwelling.
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
Fee:
The owner/applicant must submit the consent review fee of $350.00 to the Region of
Waterloo prior to final approval of the consent application.
Water Services:
The subject property is located in Kitchener Zone 4 with a static hydraulic grade line of
384 mASL. Any development with a finished road elevation below 327.8 mASL will
require individual pressure reducing devices on each water service in accordance with
Section B.2.4.7 of the Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal
Services for January 2019.
Environmental Noise:
The proposed residential units would have impacts from the environmental noise from
traffic on Highway 7. The owner/applicant is required to enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the City of Kitchener to include the following noise
attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease and/or rental
agreements for all residential dwelling units on the severed and retained lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all offers
of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environmental,
Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
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 owner/applicant enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the City of Kitchener to include the following noise
attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease and/or
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the severed and retained
lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system
suitably sized and designed with provision of adding central air
conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all
offers of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the
Environmental, Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
B2019-059
269 Trillium Drive
1054558 Ontario Limited
The owner/applicant is requiring a severance to recognize a fire route as part of a Site
Plan approval.
Regional Staff have no concerns with the subject application.
B2019-060
39 Belmont Avenue W
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance for a residential lot.
Fee:
The owner/applicant must submit the consent review fee of $350.00 to the Region of
Waterloo prior to final approval of the consent application.
Water Services:
Regional Staff have no concern with the proposed application, however Staff advise the
following comments
The regional 450 mm dia watermain located on this section of Belmont has a unique
grandfathered history. There are numerous service connections located on this
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Regional watermain from South Drive to Highland Road. Typically Regional Staff would
not allow new service connections onto a regional watermain.
The intent in the future is to construct two watermains one local and one regional. The
life expectancy is nearing the recommended age for this material type and date of
installation. 1950 is the install date - life expectancy for this diameter is 70 years and
therefore this watermain at 69 years old.
Regional Staff advise that since this road is a local road that discussions should occur
with the City of Kitchener to determine the best time to replace this watermain with their
assessment of the road and other infrastructure.
Regional Staff, considering all these factors, have no concerns with the addition of a
new connection.
Environmental Noise:
The subject lot was created as part of consent application B2017-005 and accordingly
the following noise attenuation measures and warning clauses will apply for both the
severed and retained lots, to comply with the conditions of registered agreement,
Instrument No. WR1101420 dated March 9, 2018:
a) That all units be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed to permit the future installation of a central air conditioning
system by the occupants.
b) That the purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
road traffic on Belmont Avenue West may interfere with some activities of the
dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound level limits of the City
of Kitchener 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 City of Kitchener and the Environment and Climate Change
(MOECC).
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 owner/applicant enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the City of Kitchener to include the following noise
attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease and/or
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the severed and retained
lands:
a) That all units be constructed with a forced air -ducted heating system
suitably sized and designed to permit the future installation of a central air
conditioning system by the occupants.
b) That the purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to
increasing road traffic on Belmont Avenue West may interfere with some
activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound
level limits of the City of Kitchener 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 City of Kitchener and the Environment and Climate Change
(MOECC).
B2019-061
359 Alice Avenue
Ilya, Dragon and Ana Ilic
The owner/applicant is proposing a residential lot severance to permit a semi-detached
dwelling.
Fee:
The owner/applicant must submit the consent review fee of $350.00 to the Region of
Waterloo prior to final approval of the consent application.
Water Services:
Given the proximity to a 600 mm PVC regional watermain, the applicant should be
made aware that no connection to regional watermains will be permitted in accordance
with Section B.2.1.4.1 of the Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for
Municipal Services for January 2019
Dedicated Road Widening:
Regional Staff advise that a dedicated road widening of approximately 3.05m (10 feet)
will be required along entire property frontage on Victoria Street (RR #55) to comply
with ROP designated road width of 26.213m. An Ontario Land surveyor (OLA) would
determine the exact amount of widening to be conveyed. Also daylight triangles of
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7.62m along the new property line(s) would be required at southeast property corner
along the new property line(s).
The draft reference plan, prepared by an OLS must be submitted for review and
approval prior to submitting the plan to Lands Registry office. Upon registration of the
Reference Plan, owner must provide their legal representative contact information who
must work with Region's Legal staff to complete the road dedication.
All costs associated with the road widening would be owner's responsibility and the
lands must be dedicated to the Region free of any contamination and encumbrances.
Encroachment:
The existing retaining wall on the subject lands will be encroaching into the Regional
lands to be dedicated and must be removed or relocated onto the private property. The
location of the relocation to the private property, of the retaining wall, must be provided
on the site grading plan as mentioned in the foregoing comments.
Stormwater Management Report/Site Grading:
Regional Staff advise that a copy of the SWM design report, if required by the City of
Kitchener, should be provided for review by the Regional staff. Alternatively, a brief
SWM letter from a qualified engineering consultant must be provided to the effect that
the proposed development would not have any impacts on the Regional storm system.
A detailed grading plan showing details of the existing and the proposed grades on the
lands abutting the Victoria Street (RR #55) right-of-way grades and the relocated
location of the wooden retaining wall must be provided for review and approval by the
Regional staff. The grading should be done compatible with the adjacent road grades
with 4 to 8% maximum grades within the Regional right-of-way.
Environmental Noise:
The proposed residential units would have impacts from the environmental noise from
traffic on Victoria Street South (RR#55). The owner/applicant is required to enter into a
Registered Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to include the
following noise attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale,
lease and/or rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the severed lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all offers of
purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environmental, Conservation and
Parks (MECP)".
"The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing traffic
on Victoria Street may occasionally 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 Environmental, Conservation and Parks
(MECP)
The proposed residential units would have impacts from the environmental noise from
traffic on Victoria Street South (RR#55). The owner/applicant is required to enter into a
Registered Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to include the
following noise attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale,
lease and/or rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the retained lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all offers of
purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environmental, Conservation and
Parks (MECP)".
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 owner/applicant complete the dedicated road
widening and daylight triangles to be conveyed to the Region.
3) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit a Stormwater
Management brief and detailed grading plan to the satisfaction of the Region.
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
4) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to include the following
noise attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease
and/or rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the severed lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all offers
of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environmental,
Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
"The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
traffic on Victoria Street may occasionally 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 Environmental, Conservation and
Parks (MECP)".
5) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to include the following
noise attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease
and/or rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the retained lands:
a) The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably
sized and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
b) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all offers
of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building:
"The purchasers / tenants are advised this dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environmental,
Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
Site Servicing/Work Permit/Municipal Consent:
Regional Staff advise that no servicing plan has been received with the above
application. A Municipal Consent will be required for the installation of any new/updated
service connections. Also, a Region of Waterloo Work Permit must be obtained from the
Region of Waterloo prior to commencing construction within the Region' s right of way.
In this regard, please visit https://rmowroadperm its. mirasan.ca/ for further guidance.
B2019-062
2727 Kingsway Drive
Lutheran Homes Kitchener -Waterloo
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance for mortgage purposes.
Fee:
The owner/applicant must submit the consent review fee of $350.00 to the Region of
Waterloo prior to final approval of the consent application.
Record of Site Condition:
The proposed retained and severed parcels are both identified as a Medium Threat in
the Region's Threats Inventory Database (TID). The proposed threat indicators are
associated with the Nursing Home and Extended Health Care on the subject lands. As
per the Region's Implementation Guidelines for the Review of Development
Applications on or Adjacent to Known and Potentially Contaminated Sites the subject
property would require a completed Record of Site Condition for both the severed and
retained parcels prior to final approval of the consent application as the proposal seeks
to divide a sensitive use into separate parcels of land that could be held in distinct and
separate ownership.
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 owner/applicant submit a Record of Site
Condition for both the severed and retained lands, acknowledged by the Ministry
of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to the Region of Waterloo.
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
B2019-063
193 Louisa Street
Mohammad Gohari
The owner/applicant is proposing a residential lot severance to permit a semi-detached
dwelling.
Fee:
Regional Staff have received the required consent review fee.
Access Permit:
Regional Staff advise that an Access Permit application, with the required $230.00 fee,
will be required for the proposed access on Weber Street West (RR #08). Applications
for the permit are available at the following link:
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/resources/Access Perm it-access.pdf
Environmental Noise
The proposed development would have impacts from road traffic noise from traffic on
Weber Street West (RR #08) and rail noise / vibration from adjoining Region of
Waterloo railway line.
Regional Staff acknowledge that based on discussions with the City of Kitchener and
CN Railway that all parties are agreeable to waiving the requirement for a detailed noise
and vibration study. The owner/applicant may choose to undertake and implement a
noise and vibration study, however Regional Staff are recommending that the following
noise attenuation measures and warning clauses be implemented through a registered
agreement with the Region:
1) The owner further agrees that the following noise mitigation measures will be
provided in the subject development:
a) All exterior walls of the building/dwelling units will be constructed with brick
veneer (EW5) or higher acoustical equivalent with STC 54 or higher.
b) All building/dwelling units will be installed with windows and doors with
STC 37 or higher.
c) All building/dwelling will be installed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with provision of adding central air
conditioning.
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
d) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all
offers of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building / dwelling
units:
i) "Purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
road traffic on Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may
occasionally 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.
This dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environment
Conservation and Parks (MOECP).
ii) "Purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
traffic on Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may
occasionally 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 Conservation and Parks
(MOECP)."
iii) "Warning: Region of Waterloo / 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 objection to the application, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant obtain the required Regional
access permit.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into a Registered
Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo to include the following
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
noise attenuation/warning clauses in all agreements of purchase and sale, lease
and/or rental agreements for all residential dwelling units on the retained lands:
1) The owner further agrees that the following noise mitigation measures will be
provided in the subject development:
a) All exterior walls of the building/dwelling units will be constructed with brick
veneer (EW5) or higher acoustical equivalent with STC 54 or higher.
b) All building/dwelling units will be installed with windows and doors with
STC 37 or higher.
c) All building/dwelling will be installed with a forced air -ducted heating
system suitably sized and designed with provision of adding central air
conditioning.
d) The following noise warning clause will be required to be included on all
offers of purchase, deeds and rental agreements for the building / dwelling
units:
i) "Purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
road traffic on Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may
occasionally 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.
This dwelling 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 Ministry of the Environment
Conservation and Parks (MOECP).
ii) "Purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
traffic on Weber Street and Region of Waterloo Railway may
occasionally 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 Conservation and Parks
(MOECP)."
iii) "Warning: Region of Waterloo / 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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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."
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 19-037 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, �{ r
Matthew Colley
Planner
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
Region of Waterloo
August 28, 2019
Holly Dyson
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Dear Ms. Dyson:
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
150 Frederick Street, Sth Floor
Kitchener ON N2G 4A Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4449
www. reg i o n ofwate r l o o. ca
File No.: D20-20/VAR KIT GEN
(8) / VAR KIT, Martea Developments
(11) / 53 FAIRWAY, 470088 Ontario Ltd
Re: Committee of Adjustment Meeting on September 17, 2019, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have following comments:
1. A 2019-092 — 30 Dieppe Avenue— No Concerns.
2. A 2019-093 — 155 Breckenridge Drive — No Concerns.
3. A 2019-094 — 205 Strange Street — No Concerns.
4. A 2019-095 — 43 Jack Avenue — No Concerns.
5. A 2019-096 — 260 Frederick Street — The applicant must obtain a Regional
access permit to legalize the existing access.
6. A 2019-097 — 74 Ahrens Street West — No Concerns.
7. A 2019-098 — 44 Breithaupt Street — No Concerns.
8. A 2019-099— 289 and 295 Sheldon Avenue North — No Concerns.
9. A 2019-100— John Wallace Drive (Townhouse Block 1) — No Concerns.
10. A 2019-101 — 360 River Trail Avenue — No Concerns.
11. A 2019-102 — 165 Fairway Road North — No Concerns.
12. A 2019-103 — 581 Strasburg Road — No Concerns.
13. A 2019-104 & A 2019-105— 193 Louisa Street — There would be no concerns to
the minor variance applications subject to the condition that the
recommendations of the noise study as required for the Consent application can
be implemented.
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
developments prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numbers listed. If a site
is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply.
Document Number: 3091880
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Please forward any decisions on the above mentioned Application numbers to the
undersigned.
Yours Truly,
Joginder Bhatia
Transportation Planner
(519) 575-4500 Ext 3867
Grand River Conservation Authority 400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729
Resource Management Division Cambridge, Ontario N 1 R 5W6
Andrew Herreman, Resource Planning Phone: (519) 621-2761 ext. 2228
Technician E-mail: aherreman@grand river. ca
PLAN REVIEW REPORT: City of Kitchener
Holly Dyson
DATE: September 9, 2019 YOUR FILE: See below
RE: Applications for Minor Variance:
A 2019-082
83 Elmsdale Drive
A 2019-092
30 Dieppe Avenue
A 2019-093
155 Breckenridge Drive
A 2019-094
205 Strange Street
A 2019-095
43 Jack Avenue
A 2019-096
260 Frederick Street
A 2019-097
74 Ahrens Street West
A 2019-098
44 Breithaupt Street
A 2019-099
289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
A 2019-100
John Wallace Drive
A 2019-101
360 Rivertrail Avenue
A 2019-102
165 Fairway Drive Road North
A 2019-103
581 Strasburg Road
A 2019-104 & 105
193 Louisa Street
Applications for Consent:
B 2019-051 to 054 83 Elmsdale Drive
B 2019-058
202 Montgomery Road
B 2019-059
269 Trillium Drive
B 2019-060
39 Belmont Avenue West
B 2019-061
359 Alice Avenue
B 2019-062
2727 Kingsway Drive
B 2019-063
193 Louisa 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.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman, CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority
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Grand River Conservation Authority