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UNFINISHED BUSINESS AGENDA
September 17. 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
COMBINED APPLICATIONS:
1. Submission No.: B 2019-019
Applicant: Alphabet Overland Self Storage Inc.
Property Location: 49 Overland Drive
Legal Description: Lot 12 and Part Lots 9, 11 & 16, Plan 791, being Parts 3 & 4 on
Reference Plan 58R-1275
Permission to sever a parcel of land being irregular in shape having an approximate width on
Overland Drive of 114m, an approximate depth of 85m and an area of 9,400 sq.m.; permission
is also being requested to grant an irregular-shaped easement as outlined on the plan
submitted with the subject application over the retained land in favour of the severed land for
stormwater management. The retained land will have an approximate width on Overland Drive
of 158m, an approximate depth of 139m and an area of 28,735 sq.m. A Self
Storage/Warehouse use is proposed for the severed lot and a Contractor Yard and Stormwater
Management Facility is proposed for the retained land.
2. Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082
Applicant: Novacore (83 Elmsdale Dr.) Inc.
Property Location: 83 Elmsdale Drive
Legal Description: Part Lots 3 & 4, Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3
Plan 1026
Permission to sever two parcels of land and retain one parcel for future mixed-use
development. Permission is also being requested for various easements to facilitate the
development. The development is subject to Site Plan approval application SP1 7/091 /E/KA.
B 2019-051 & A 2019-082 - Future Parcel `C' on the plan submitted with the application
Width on Ottawa Street: 14.2m
Depth (not including driveway access): 73.7m
Area: 1.21 Hectares
Permission is also being requested to grant various easements as follows: Easement 3 on the
plan submitted with the application in favour of parcels A, B, D and E for access and Parcel D
for water; Easement 4 in favour of parcels A, B, D and E for access and Parcel E for water;
Easement 5 in favour of Parcel E for access; and, Easement 6 in in favour of parcels A, B, D
and E for access; Easement 8 in favour of Parcel D for sanitary. Permission is also being
requested for a minor variance on future Parcel `C' to allow a lot width of 14.2m rather than the
required 30m under the Zoning By-law in current force and effect/15m under the new Zoning
By-law currently under appeal.
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B 2019-052 — Future Parcel `E' on the plan submitted with the application
Width: 167.8m
Depth 66.2m
Area: 0.8937 Hectares
Permission is also being requested to grant Easement 7 on the plan submitted with the
application in favour of Parcels C and D for sanitary services.
B 2019-053 - Parcel `A' on the plan submitted with the application
Permission to grant an easement over Part 5 (Easement 1 approved previously through
Consent Applications B 2018-017, B 2018-018 and B 2018-019) to update the servient and
dominant lands and confirm the easement and its purpose being for access for Future Parcel
`El.
B 2019-054 - Parcel `B' on the plan submitted with the application
Permission to grant an easement over Part 2 (Easement 2 approved previously through
Consent Applications B 2018-017, B 2018-018 and B 2018-019) to update the servient and
dominant lands and confirm the easement and its purpose being for access in favour of
Parcels A, C, D and E; and, for water in favour of Parcel D.
Retained Land - Future Parcel `D' on the plan submitted with the application
Width on Ottawa Street: 83.4m
Depth: 66.2m
Area: 0.5517 Hectares
THE CITY OF KITCHENER Kitchener City Hall
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 200 King St w
NOTICE OF HEARING Box 1118
Kitchener ON N2G 4G7
Pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, 519-741-2200 ext. 7594
As amended and Ontario Regulations 197/96 and 200/96, as amended. holly.dyson@kitchener.ca
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kitchener will meet on TUESDAY,
September 17, 2019, commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber, 211d Floor, Kitchener City
Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor
Variance and/or Consent. Applicants must attend this meeting in person or by agent or solicitor. You
have received this notice pertaining to the application number referenced on the front of your
envelope as a courtesy. Anyone having an interest in any of these applications may attend this
meeting. Please note this meeting is open to the public and may be recorded.
Copies of written submissions and public agencies' comments are available on Friday afternoon prior to
the meeting on the City of Kitchener website www.kitchener.ca. Comments will be available using the
calendar of events, see the meeting date for more details.
APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE AND / OR CONSENT PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT
A 2019-092 - 30 Dieppe Avenue
Permission to legalize an existing covered front porch exceeding 0.6m in height and mudroom addition in
the front yard having a front yard setback of 3.25m, whereas the By-law requires a 5.5m minimum/7.5m
maximum front yard setback.
A 2019-093 - 155 Breckenridge Drive
Permission to convert a vacant single -storey building into a two-storey health office having 7 off-street
parking spaces rather than the required 21 off-street parking spaces; and, to permit a health office to occupy
100% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) whereas the By-law permits a health office to occupy a maximum of
50% of the GFA.
A 2019-094 - 205 Strange Street
Permission to construct a new entrance and mudroom in the northerly side yard of an existing duplex dwelling
having a side yard setback of 1.7m rather than the required 3m.
A 2019-095 - 43 Jack Avenue
Permission to allow a "Catering" use within an existing single detached dwelling whereas the By-law does
not currently allow "Catering" as a permitted home business use.
A 2019-096 - 260 Frederick Street
Permission to legalize an existing duplex having a driveway width of 11.8m rather than the maximum
permitted width of 6.4m; and, to allow the existing driveway to be comprised of three different materials
whereas the By-law requires a driveway to be constructed from one consistent material.
A 2019-097 - 74 Ahrens Street West
Permission to legalize an existing 4-plex whereas the By-law permits a maximum of three dwelling units;
having a rear yard setback of 4.63m rather than the required 7.5m; a northerly side yard setback of 0.26m
rather than the required 1.2m; having off-street parking located between the facade and side lot line less
than 3m, whereas the By-law does not permit parking between the facade and the side lot line with a setback
less than 3m from the street line; to permit a parking lot having egress only in a rear motion whereas the By-
law requires parking lots to have ingress and egress abilities; and, to provide 0 off-street barrier -free parking
spaces rather than the required 1 off-street barrier -free parking space.
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A 2019-098 - 44 Breithaupt Street
Permission to legalize an existing second storey deck in the front yard of a single detached dwelling having
a front yard setback of 1.35m rather than the required 6m.
A 2019-099 - 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
Permission to construct a 36 -unit stacked townhouse development having a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.75
rather than the maximum FSR of 0.6; to permit a building height of 12.1 m rather than the maximum permitted
height of 11.55m; and, a front yard setback of 5m rather than the required 6.62m.
A 2019-100 - John Wallace Drive (Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-632)
Permission to construct three multi -residential stacked townhouse buildings each containing 18 -units having
1.15 off-street parking spaces/per-unit (63 total off-street parking spaces) rather than the required 1.25 off-
street parking spaces/per-unit; and, to have a 0.5m encroachment into the Corner Visibility Triangle (CVT)
whereas the By-law does not permit encroachments into the CVT.
A 2019-101 - 360 Rivertrail Avenue
Permission for a single detached dwelling under construction to have a driveway located 7.93m from the
intersection of Rivertrail Avenue and Valleybrook Drive, whereas a setback of 9m is required.
A 2019-102 - 165 Fairway Road North
Permission to convert an existing duplex into a multi -residential dwelling containing 7 units having an existing
northerly side yard setback of Om rather than the required 2.5m; a southerly side yard setback of 2m rather
than the required 2.5m; a rear yard setback of 0.1 m rather than the required 7.5m; and, to permit off-street
parking between the front facade and the front lot line whereas the By-law does not permit parking between
the front facade and the front lot line.
A 2019-103 - 581 Strasburg Road
Permission to construct a 2 -storey addition on an existing 3 -storey multi -residential dwelling, increasing the
units from 21 to a total of 35 residential units having 35 off-street parking spaces (1.03 spaces/per unit) rather
than the required 62 off-street parking spaces (1.75 spaces/per unit).
B 2019-058 - 202 Montgomery Road
Permission to sever a parcel of land so each half of a semi-detached residential dwelling can be dealt with
separately. The severed land will have a width of 7.62m, a depth of 45.744m and an area of 348.57 sq.m.
The retained land will have a width of 7.62m, a depth of 45.744m and an area of 348.57 sq.m.
Permission to grant an easement/right-of-way having a width of 12.1 m, and an approximate depth of 90.84m
in favour of the adjacent property municipally addressed as 299 Trillium Drive for the purpose of access.
B 2019-060 - 39 Belmont Avenue West
Permission to sever a parcel of land so each half of a semi-detached residential dwelling can be dealt with
separately. The severed land will have a width of 7.58m, a depth of 42.88m and an area of 314 sq.m. The
retained land will have a width of 7.59m, a depth of 45.6m and an area of 336 sq.m.
B 2019-061 - 359 Alice Avenue
Permission to sever a parcel of land so each half of a semi-detached residential dwelling can be dealt with
separately. The severed land will have a width on Alice Avenue of 17.069m, a depth of 22.267m and an area
of 435.5 sq.m. The retained land will have a width on Alice Avenue of 23.050m, a depth of 17.041 m and an
area of 392.9 sq.m.
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B 2019-062 - 2727 Kingsway Drive
Permission to mortgage a residential care facility separately from the existing long-term care facility to
facilitate repairs and maintenance of the facility.
B 2019-063, A 2019-104 and A 2019-105 - 193 Louisa Street
Permission to sever a parcel of land so each half of a semi-detached residential dwelling can be dealt with
separately. The severed land identified as 'Parcel B' will have a width of 7.52m, a depth of 27.94m and an
area of 190 sq.m. The retained land identified as 'Parcel A' will have a width of 13.18m, a depth of 22.6m
and an area of 236 sq.m. Permission is also being requested for the retained land identified as 'Parcel A' on
the plan submitted with the application to have a rear yard setback of 2.4m rather than the required 7.5m;
and, for the severed land identified as 'Parcel B' on the plan submitted with the application to have a rear
yard setback of 6m rather than the required 7.5m; and, a lot area of 190 sq.m. rather than the required 235
sq.m.
• additional information is available at the Legislated Services Department, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 200 King
Street West, Kitchener (519-741-2200 ext.7594).
• copies of written submissions/public agencies' comments are available on Friday afternoon prior to the
meeting on the City of Kitchener website www.kitchener.ca in the calendar of events, see the meeting
date for more details.
• anyone having an interest in any of these applications may attend this meeting.
• a person or public body that files an appeal of a consent decision of the Committee of Adjustment must
make written submissions to the Committee before the Committee gives or refuses to give a Provisional
Consent otherwise the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal LPAT) may dismiss the appeal.
• any personal information received in relation to this meeting is collected under the authority s. 28(2) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, and will be used by the City of Kitchener to process Committee
of Adjustment applications. Questions about the collection of information should be directed to Holly
Dyson at holly. dyson(a)kitchener.ca.
• if you wish to be notified of a decision you must make a written request to the Secretary -Treasurer,
Committee of Adjustment, City Hall, 200 King St. W., Kitchener ON, N2G 4G7; this request also entitles
you to be advised of a possible Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing; even if you are the successful
party you should make this request as the decision could be appealed by the applicant or another party.
Dated the 30th day of August, 2019.
Dianna Saunderson
Secretary -Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
THIS NOTICE OF HEARING IS BEING SENT TO YOU AS A COURTESY. THE PRESCRIBED NOTICE
OF HEARING FOR THIS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING WAS PUBLISHED IN THE RECORD
ON AUGUST 30, 2019.
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Staff Report
KArrER
Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
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: Eric Schneider, Junior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
WARD: 3
DATE OF REPORT: September 5, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-230
SUBJECT: APPLICATION #: B2019-019
49 Overland Drive
Applicant: Dave Aston- MHBC Planning
Defer
Location Map: 49 Overland Drive
REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property is zoned Heavy Industrial Zone (M-4) in the Zoning By-law and designated
Heavy Industrial Employment & Natural Heritage Conservation in the City's 2014 Official Plan.
The property received site plan approval in 2018 for a self -storage warehouse facility.
As per the Official Plan (Section 6.C.2.9b) the applicant is required to demonstrate that vehicles
and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area in times of flooding. This has not
been demonstrated by the applicant, and in discussions with the applicant this may require
additional easements not specified in this application. Therefore, the application is premature
and staff is recommending deferral.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. Region of Waterloo and Area
Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services
(DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot. Separate building permit(s) will be required for the
demolition of any existing buildings, as well as construction of any new industrial buildings
Heritage Comments:
No cultural heritage issues or concerns.
Environmental Planning Comments:
In addition to the consent application, a Site Plan application has also been received for this
proposal. Environmental concerns will be address through the Site Plan process.
Transportation Services Comments:
Considering that funds for a future 1.5m sidewalk was taken through the site plan approval
process, Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Comments:
The proposed severance has changed from the approved Site Plan. Engineering will require
updated Site Plan drawings for grading, servicing and stormwater management.
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 storm and water municipal services are currently available to
service this property.
The sanitary sewer on Overland Drive is required to be extended in order to achieve a positive
outlet for the retained lands at the owner's sole expense. Any further enquiries in this regard
should be directed to Trevor Jacobs (519-741-2200 ext. 7136).
Easements are required in favor of the City over existing sanitary sewer infrastructure on the
severed and retained lands.
Operations Comments:
Park land dedication will not be required for the application. Dedication requirements have been
established through Site Plan Application SP18/038/O/LT.
E
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-019 requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots and
grant an easement over the retained lands in favour of the severed lands be deferred for three
months with the option to return sooner.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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Staff Report
KArrER
Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: May 21St, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
PREPARED BY: Eric Schneider, Junior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
WARD: 3
DATE OF REPORT: May 13th, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-127
SUBJECT: APPLICATION #: B2019-019
49 Overland Drive
Applicant: Dave Aston- MHBC Planning
Defer
Location Map: 49 Overland Drive
REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property is zoned Heavy Industrial Zone (M-4) in the Zoning By-law and designated
Heavy Industrial Employment & Natural Heritage Conservation in the City's 2014 Official Plan.
The property received site plan approval in 2018 for a self -storage warehouse facility.
As per the Official Plan (Section 6.C.2.9b) the applicant is required to demonstrate that vehicles
and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area in times of flooding. This has not
been demonstrated by the applicant, and in discussions with the applicant this may require
additional easements not specified in this application. Therefore, the application is premature
and staff is recommending deferral.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. Region of Waterloo and Area
Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services
(DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot. Separate building permit(s) will be required for the
demolition of any existing buildings, as well as construction of any new industrial buildings
Heritage Comments:
No cultural heritage issues or concerns.
Environmental Planning Comments:
In addition to the consent application, a Site Plan application has also been received for this
proposal. Environmental concerns will be address through the Site Plan process.
Transportation Services Comments:
Considering that funds for a future 1.5m sidewalk was taken through the site plan approval
process, Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Comments:
The proposed severance has changed from the approved Site Plan. Engineering will require
updated Site Plan drawings for grading, servicing and stormwater management.
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 storm and water municipal services are currently available to
service this property.
The sanitary sewer on Overland Drive is required to be extended in order to achieve a positive
outlet for the retained lands at the owner's sole expense. Any further enquiries in this regard
should be directed to Trevor Jacobs (519-741-2200 ext. 7136).
Easements are required in favor of the City over existing sanitary sewer infrastructure on the
severed and retained lands.
Operations Comments:
Park land dedication will not be required for the application. Dedication requirements have been
established through Site Plan Application SP18/038/O/LT.
E
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-019 requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots and
grant an easement over the retained lands in favour of the severed lands be deferred for three
months with the option to return sooner.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt BES, 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
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Telephone: 519-575-4400
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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,
/ l
Matthew Colley
Planner
Document Number: 2999380 Version: 1
400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729
Grand River Conservation Authority Cambridge, Ontario N1 R 5W6
Resource Management Division Phone: (519) 621-2761 ext. 2319
Trisha Hughes, Resource Planner Fax: (519) 621-4945
E-mail: thughes@grandriver.ca
PLAN REVIEW REPORT: City of Kitchener
Holly Dyson
DATE: YOUR FILE: GRCA FILE:
September 9, 2019 B 2019-019 — 49 Overland Drive B2019-019 — 49 Overland Dr
RE: Application for Consent B 2019-019
49 Overland Drive, City of Kitchener
Alphabet Overland Self Storage Inc.
GRCA COMMENT*:
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff recommend refusal of the above noted
consent application as safe access is not available to the area in times of flooding. Please see
our detailed comments below.
BACKGROUND:
1. Resource Issues:
Information currently available at this office indicates that a portion of the subject property is
within the Riverine Flooding Hazard (floodplain) of Schneider Creek and its associated 5 metre
regulated allowance. The floodplain is designated as a One Zone Policy Area, meaning that
the entire floodplain is considered "floodway". The floodway is the portion of a floodplain where
development could cause a danger to public health and safety and/or property. The property
is also adjacent to Schneider Creek and its 15 metre regulated allowance.
2. Legislative/Policy Requirements and Implications:
We understand that the applicant is proposing a severance to create a new vacant industrial
lot with an easement for stormwater management.
Provincial Policy Statement
In 1995, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) delegated the responsibility for municipal
plan input and review for natural hazards to Conservation Authorities. This was further
confirmed under the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2001 by
Conservation Ontario, the MNR, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This
means that the GRCA has the responsibility to review municipal policy documents and
applications under the Planning Act to ensure that they are consistent with the natural hazards
policies (Section 3.1) of the Provincial Policy Statement.
In accordance with Provincial Policy Statement (2014) Section 3.1.2c:
"Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within areas that would be
rendered inaccessible to people and vehicles during times of flooding hazards, erosion
hazards and/or dynamic beach hazards, unless it has been demonstrated that the site has
safe access appropriate for the nature of the development and the natural hazard."
In the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) development is defined as:
"Development means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction
of buildings and structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act, but does not
include:
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a. activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under an environmental
assessment process;
b. works subject to the Drainage Act; or
c. for the purposes of policy 2.1.4(a), underground or surface mining of minerals or
advanced exploration on mining lands in significant areas of mineral potential in
Ecoregion 5E, where advanced exploration has the same meaning as under the
Mining Act. Instead, those matters shall be subject to policy 2.1.5(a)."
Safe Access Analysis
In consideration of the above noted application, the GRCA has undertaken a review of the
following supporting materials:
• Letter re: 49 Overland Drive, Response to GRCA Initial Comments on Consent/Site Plan
Applications, prepared by MHBC, dated July 9, 2019
• Technical Memo, prepared by GM BluePlan Engineering, dated July 5, 2019
The Technical Memo references and assesses the following definition of safe access found
in the GRCA Policies for the Administration of the Development, Interference with Wetlands
and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation — Ontario Regulation 150/06 (last
revised October 23, 2015):
"Safe Access means locations where during the Regulatory Flood, the flow velocity does
not exceed 1.7 m/s, the product of depth and velocity does not exceed 0.4 m2/s, the depth
of flooding along access routes to residential units does not exceed 0.8 metres or 1.2
metres along access routes to commercial or industrial buildings or structures, and the
depth of flooding adjacent to residential units does not exceed 1.2 metres or 2.0 metre
adjacent to commercial or industrial buildings or structures" (page 58).
The Technical Memo further assesses safe access based on the Technical Guide — River &
Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2002).
Based on our review of the Technical Memo, GRCA staff find that the access from Overland
Drive does not meet all components of the GRCA's definition of safe access (derived from the
MNR Technical Guide) and does not meet all the MNR Technical Guidelines. Therefore, the
site does not have safe access for people or vehicles. Please see below our detailed review
comments on the Technical Memo.
The safe access analysis provided in the Technical Memo is incomplete. The Technical Memo
quotes specific wording from the MNR's Technical Guide, but not the entirety of the sentence
or sections referenced making the analysis incomplete.
The Technical Memo quotes section 3.1.2c of the Provincial Policy Statement noting, "...safe
access appropriate for the nature of the development and the natural hazard", and defines the
nature of development as a Contractor's yard and shop with no public access and not a large
number of employees. The definition of safe access in GRCA's policies (noted above) has
criteria for both residential and commercial/industrial uses. The `nature of the development'
for this application is considered commercial/industrial uses.
Based on the Technical Memo, one component of the safe access criteria, being the product
of depth and velocity cannot be met regardless if you utilize the GRCA safe access definition
or the MNR Technical Guide. The Technical Memo references the `3x3' rule (3ft depth x 3ft/s
velocity = 9 ft2/s or 0.8m2/s) from the guide. Our definition is more conservative and uses the
`2x2' rule (2ft depth x 2ft/s velocity = 4ft2/s or 0.4m2/s) that is also referenced in the MNR
Technical Guide. Based on the information provided, both the 2x2 and the 3x3 rule cannot be
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met for access along Overland Drive, as the product of depth and velocity calculated is 1.08
m2/s.
The Technical Memo also references the product of depth and velocity of 1 M2 /s as an upper
limit for adult male occupants in the flood plain. This was taken from the MNR Technical Guide,
which states:
"As a result, it is likely that the simple rule of 3 x 3 product (1 m2/s or 9 ft. 2/s) represents
an upper limit for adult male occupants in the flood plain and that it would be reasonable
to consider something lower as being more representative of a safe upper limit for most
flood plain occupants." (appendix page 26).
The MNR Technical Guide also notes that the product of depth and velocity of 1 m2/s, "applies
to trained professionals whose regular work accustoms them to the dynamic forces of river
flows, buoyant forces from partial submergence and recognition of potential hazards, e.g.
rocks, depressions, etc. They also enter the stream with equipment which will assist them in
maintaining stability, e.g. tag line, wading rod, strap -on cleats for greater stability" (MNR
Technical Guide, appendix page 26). While it is unreasonable to base the safe access
analysis solely on adult male occupants who are trained professionals with appropriate
equipment, even this criterion is exceeded based on the product of depth and velocity
calculated as 1.08 m2/s in the Technical Memo.
Furthermore, it is stated in the Technical Memo that emergency vehicles would have safe
access, however this analysis is based on the use of diesel fire vehicles with top exhausts.
We received confirmation that the City does not own top exhaust diesel fire vehicles. The
Technical Memo also does not consider ambulances/EMS vehicles. As such, emergency
access would not be achievable through the floodplain along Overland Drive.
An alternative access was considered through the gated railway tracks to Ardelt Place. It is
our understanding that an access agreement would be required to consider this emergency
access. At this time, we are unaware of any such agreement.
Recommendation
GRCA staff are still of the opinion that the proposed severance does not meet Provincial
policy. Based on our review of the materials submitted to date, we understand that `safe
access' is not available through the floodplain along Overland Drive, and agreements for
emergency access via Ardelt Place have not been obtained. As such, we recommend refusal
of the consent application as it will result in a new lot without safe access.
Other Comments
As an advisory comment, the City of Kitchener Official Plan (2014) states:
"6.C.2.3. Development will generally be directed to areas outside of:
a) natural hazardous lands adjacent to river, stream and small inland lake systems
which are impacted by flooding hazards and/or erosion hazards; and,
b) natural hazardous sites.
6.C.2.4. Development and site alteration will not be permitted within:
a) hazardous lands which are impacted by flooding hazards and/or erosion hazards;
b) erosion access allowances, which will not be less than six metres; and
c) hazardous sites" (page 6-3).
It appears that the intent of the policies above is to prevent development in areas impacted
by flooding hazards. In this case, the development is impacted by not having safe access to
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the site in the event of flooding. The definition of "development" in the City of Kitchener Official
Plan (2014) includes "the creation of a new lot".
Further to the above, the City of Kitchener Official Plan provides exceptions for designated
areas and land uses:
"6.C.2.5. Notwithstanding Policy 6.C.2.4, development or site alteration may be permitted
in hazardous lands and hazardous sites where;
a) a special policy area has been approved by the Province; or
b) the development is limited to land uses that, by their nature, must locate within
the floodway, including flood and/or erosion control works, structures necessary
for conservation, water supply, wastewater management, or minor additions or
passive non-structural uses which do not affect flood flows; or
c) a two -zone policy area has been designated to permit development or site
alteration in the flood fringe, and the effects and risk to public safety are minor so
as to be managed or mitigated in accordance with the Province's standards, as
determined by the demonstration and achievement of all of the following:
i) development or site alteration is carried out in accordance with
floodproofing standards, protection works standards, and access
standards;
ii) vehicles and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area
during times of flooding, erosion and other emergencies;
iii) new hazards are not created and existing hazards are not aggravated;
and
iv) no adverse environmental impacts will result" (page 6-4).
Policy 6.C.2.5 does not apply to this application, as the property and access are within the
One Zone floodplain. However, the Two Zone policies are more permissive than One Zone
policies, and they require that it be demonstrated that vehicles and people have a way of
safely entering and exiting the area during times of flooding.
Section 6.C.2.10 of the City of Kitchener Official Plan states:
"Further to Policy 6.C.2.8 and except as prohibited in Policies 6.C.2.4 and 6.C.2.5,
development, redevelopment or site alteration may be permitted in those portions of
natural hazardous lands and hazardous sites where the effects and risk to public safety
are minor could be mitigated in accordance with the Province's standards, and where all
of the following are demonstrated and achieved:
a) development, redevelopment or site alteration is carried out in accordance with
floodproofing standards, Protection Works Standards, and access standards;
b) vehicles and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area during the
times of flooding, erosion and other emergencies;
c) new hazards are not created and existing hazards are not aggravated;
d) no adverse environmental impacts will result; and,
e) a Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and
Watercourses Permit (Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 150/06) is issued by the Grand
River Conservation Authority" (page 6-5).
Based on the above, the consent application would not meet the more permissive policies
applicable to Two Zone floodplain policy areas. It appears the intent is to prevent development
in areas where vehicles and people do not have a way of safely entering and exiting the area
during the times of flooding.
Other Planning Act or Official Plan policies may apply. We trust the City of Kitchener will
address these matters.
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We trust this information is of assistance. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
risha Hughes
Resource Planner
Grand River Conservation Authority
cc: Alphabet Overland Self Storage Inc., 120 Adelaide St W, Suite 803, PO Box 27, Toronto,
ON M5H 1T1
Dave Aston, MHBC Planning (via email)
* These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns
within the scope and mandate of the Grand River Conservation Authority
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Committee of Adjustment
September 17, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Katie Anderl, Senior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7987
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September 9, 2019
DSD19-225
A2019-082, B2019-051, B2019-052, B2019-053, B2019-054
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commercial and residential uses. This large site is being developed comprehensively, having a shared
private street connecting several separately owned parcels. The owner, NovaCore, previously
severed the lands into three parcels (A, B and C) with various access and servicing easements. These
parcels have now been created and the deed registered. The subject applications seek to further
subdivide Parcel C into Parcels C (severed), D (retained) & E (severed) as shown on the sketch above.
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Planning Comments:
The subject lands are located at 83 Elmsdale Drive and are proposed to be developed with mix of
commercial and residential uses. This large site is being developed comprehensively, having a shared
private street connecting several separately owned parcels. The owner, NovaCore, previously
severed the lands into three parcels (A, B and C) with various access and servicing easements. These
parcels have now been created and the deed registered. The subject applications seek to further
subdivide Parcel C into Parcels C (severed), D (retained) & E (severed) as shown on the sketch above.
These parcels will all share access over the private driveway. New easements for access and
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Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
servicing are proposed, and the owner is proposing amendments to the existing easements over
Parcels A & B to reflect the proposed access and servicing for the new lots. The owner is also
requesting a minor variance for proposed Parcel C to permit a lot width of 14.2 metres.
The subject applications were deferred at the July 2019 meeting to provide time for City and Regional
staff to work with the applicant verify the sanitary servicing solution and to confirm the size and
location of the associated servicing easements over parcels C, D and E. The relevant parties
have met and staff is now satisfied with the proposed servicing solution and access/servicing
easements. To facilitate this development a new local sanitary sewer must be constructed on
Ottawa Street South, and conditions of approval are recommended in this regard.
As a result of these discussions, the applicant has amended the consent application for Parcel E
to eliminate one of the previously requested easements (original easement 7), and Parcels D and
E will now benefit from a servicing permissions over Easements 1 and 2, respectively. Easements
are summarized in more detail in the table below.
Consent Applications:
The subject property is designated Mixed Use (with Specific Policy Area 31). The property is zoned
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision 649R, Special Use
Provision 436U and Holding Provision 71 H, under Zoning By-law 85-1 and MIX -1 (42) (7H) under
Zoning By-law 2019-051 (under appeal). The intent of the zones under both by-laws is to permit and
support development of the lands with a mix of commercial and residential uses.
Future severance of the lands was anticipated as a likely scenario when the zoning and designation
were applied to the lands. The proposed severances are in keeping with the configuration considered
by the Master Plan, and the proposed location of the shared common driveway, which generally
separates the parcels remains as planned. The proposed size and shape of the parcels will allow for
development which will generally comply with the applicable regulations and policies, however a
variance is required to permit the width of Parcel C at Ottawa Street South. A range of uses is
permitted by the zoning for each of Parcels C, D and E, and the Holding Provision remains, and
continues to require a Record of Site Condition, and a Noise Study to the satisfaction of the Region
prior to sensitive uses being permitted on the lands. Development of each future Parcel will be subject
to Site Plan Approval, and the parcels will be addressed from the private streets, which will be formally
named through a future Council approval.
The proposed consents result in parcels as follows:
Parcel C (severed) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South of 14.2 metres, and
an area of 1.22 ha;
Parcel E (severed) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South of 167.8 metres and
an area of 0.89 ha; and
Parcel D (retained) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South 83.4 metres, and an
area of 0.55 ha.
Through the previous Consent applications, which created Parcels A, B and C, the Owner entered into
an agreement with the City to permit the shared private roadway to be constructed by the Owner in
advance of development of the related Parcels. This agreement is registered on title and staff
recommend that this is registered separately on title for new Parcels C, D and E.
The applicant is requesting easements over Parcels, A, B, C, and E for the purposes mutual access,
fire -routing, and servicing (water and sanitary) as follows:
Easement #:
Description/Dimensions:
Purpose:
In favour of
Parcel(s):
Access & Fire Route
B, C, D, E
1 (over Parcel A)
Part 5, 58R-18985
Servicing (water)
C, D, E
Access & Fire Route
A, C, D, E
2 (over Parcel B)
Part 7, 58R-18985
Servicing (water)
D, E
5.05 m (wide) x 14.43 m
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
3 (over Parcel C)
(long)
Area = 72.9 m2
Servicing (water)
D
5.05 m (wide) x 112.06 m
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
4 (over Parcel C)
(long)
Area = 565.9m2
Servicing (water)
E
10.10 m (wide) x 56.66 m
Access & Fire Route
E
5 (over Parcel C)
(long)
Area = 572.3 m2
Servicing (water)
E
(east/west) 5.05 m (wide) x
69.00 m (long)
6 (over Parcel C)
(north/south) 14.20 m
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
(wide) x 64.28 m (long)
Area = 1261.2 m2
7.0 m (wide) x 14.2 m
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
7 (over Parcel C)
(long)
Area — 99.4m2
Servicing (sanitary)
D
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, the dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots and easements are appropriate
and suitable for the permitted use of the lands. The lands front on established public streets and all
parcels of land can and will be serviced with independent and adequate service connections to
municipal services. The severed and retained lots will comply with the minimum lot width and lot area
requirements of the Zoning By-law, subject to the Committee granting approval of associated Minor
Variance Application A2019-082. The proposed parcel fabric is consistent with the overall
development concept contemplated by the Urban Design Brief adopted by City Council as part of the
previous Zone Change and Official Plan Amendment approval process. 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.
Based on the foregoing, staff recommend that the proposed Consent Applications be approved,
subject to conditions.
Minor Variance Application:
A minor variance is requested for proposed Parcel C to permit a lot width of 14.2 metres, whereas the
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) of By-law 85-1 requires a minimum lot width of 30.0
metres, and the MIX -1 Zone of By-law 2019-051 (under appeal) required a minimum lot width of 15.0
metres. The subject parcel is irregularly shaped with the main developable area being located north
of the shared private roadway and with frontage onto Ottawa Street South. The proposed 14.2 metre
lot width is designed to accommodate the roadway width including drive -lanes, sidewalks on both
sides. Landscaping and streetscape elements, including light standards, will be incorporated as part
of the site design of future Parcels D & E.
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 offer the following comments.
General Intent of the Official Plan
The subject lands are designated Mixed Use with Specific Policy Area 31 in the Official Plan. The
general intent of this designation is to permit the lands to be developed with a mix of residential
and commercial uses in accordance with the general site development concept articulated in the
Urban Design Guidelines. The proposed parcel fabric and width of Parcel C is in keeping with
the general site layout approved at the time the designation was applied to the lands, and will
support the creation of individual parcels which will contribute to the overall development of the
site. Staff is of the opinion that the general intent of the designation is maintained.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of the minimum lot width is to ensure sufficient frontage to accommodate permitted
buildings and supporting uses such as driveways. Parcel C has been designed to incorporate
the shared private roadway which provides access to a public road and represents the legal
frontage. Buildings fronting onto Ottawa Street South will be located on Parcels D and E, which
also flank the driveway. The main developable area of Parcel C is located towards the `back' of
the site, and buildings will be designed to `front' onto the internal private roadway, creating a
private streetscape. Planning and Transportation Services staff is of the opinion that the proposed
lot width will accommodate the required private roadway facilities.
Is the Variance Minor?
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed variance is minor. The subject lot has been designed so
that it is much wider at the back than near the street, and so buildings will front onto the private
roadway. The variance results in a lot width that will accommodate the private road facilities, and
represents only a 0.8 metre reduction from the MIX -1 zone of By-law 2019-051.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
Parcel 'C' has been designed to appropriately accommodate the width of the shared private
driveway. The balance of the parcel is appropriately sized to accommodate a range of uses which
are permitted by the zoning by-law and will be designed to front onto the private street, rather
than onto the public street. Therefore, staff is of the opinion that the variance is appropriate for
the development and use of the lands.
Based on the foregoing, planning staff recommends that the application be approved
Operations (Design and Development) Comments:
Park land dedication for redevelopment of the parcels will be deferred to the Site Plan application process.
At that time park land dedication will be calculated for each redevelopment parcel in response to detailed
site plan applications and according to the City's Parkland Dedication Policy.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. Region of Waterloo and Area
Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services
(DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no objections to the proposed consent applications.
Engineering Services Comments:
Engineering staff is satisfied with the easements proposed on each parcel of land in terms of
location and widths for servicing.
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 service connections 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 Katie
Pietrzak (519-741-2200 ext.7135).
Any new driveways are to be built to City and Regional standards, as appropriate. 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.
Region of Waterloo Comments:
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'.
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:
• A Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report was submitted by Walter
Fedy (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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. That Application A2019-082 requesting relief from:
a. Section 8.2 of Zoning By-law 85-1 to permit a minimum lot width of 14.2 metres
whereas 30.0 metres is required, be approved; and
b. Section 8.3 — Table 8-2 (MIX -1) of Zoning By-law 2019-51 to permit a minimum
lot width of 14.2 metres whereas 15.0 metre is required, be approved, subject
to the following:
i. This minor variance shall become effective only at such time as Zoning By-
law 2019-51 comes into force, pursuant to section 34 (30) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, and the variance shall be deemed to
have come into force as of the date of this decision.
B. That application B2019-051 requesting consent to sever a parcel of land having a width
of 14.2 metres on Ottawa Street South and an area of 1.22 ha (shown as Parcel C on
the severance sketch); and permission to grant easements over lands identified as
Easement 3 on the Severance Sketch for the purpose of access and fire route in favour
of Parcels A, B, D & E, and servicing (water) in favour of Parcel D; an easement over
lands identified as Easement 4 on the Severance Sketch for the purpose of access and
fire route in favour of Parcels A, B, D & E, and servicing (water) in favour of Parcel E;
an easement over lands identified as Easement 5 on the Severance Sketch for the
purpose of access and fire route in favour of Parcel E, and servicing (water) in favour
of Parcel E; an easement over lands identified as Easement 6 on the Severance Sketch
for access and fire route in favour of Parcels A, B, D & E; an easement over lands
identified as Easement 7 on the Severance Sketch for the purpose of access and fire
route in favour of Parcels A, B, D & E, and servicing (sanitary) in favour of Parcel D, be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. That the Transfer Easement documents required to create the Easements being
approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the City
Solicitor, in consultation with the City's Director of Planning:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easements 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);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easements being granted
shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall not be
amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express written
consent of the City.
4. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved Transfer
Easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to the City Solicitor
be provided to the City Solicitor.
5. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Director of Engineering for the removal of any redundant service connections and
installation of all new service connections that may be required for the severed and
retained lands, and works located within the private roadway.
6. A Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system along with the
sanitary and storm sewer design sheets will be required to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering.
7. 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.
8. That Minor Variance Application A2019-082 be finally approved.
9. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into a development agreement with the
Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener, to be prepared by the Region's Solicitor,
in consultation with the 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 in consultation with the City's Director
of Engineering.
10. That the Owner 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the
following condition:
1) That prior to occupancy of any buildings on the severed or retained lands the
shared private roadway and any services contained within the easements which
have been created for these purposes, shall be designed and constructed to the
satisfaction of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, the
Director of Engineering, and the Chief Fire Official. All costs associated with the
private roadway including but not limited to design, construction, and
performance securities (to be administered in accordance with sections 4.2, 4.3
and 4.4 of the City's Performance Security Policy) shall be the responsibility of the
Owner.
The private roadway and services contained within the easements may be
constructed in phases, and in advance of development of the adjacent parcels, to
the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer
Service and the Director of Engineering. The private roadway design shall be in
accordance with, and implement any approved Site Plan for Parcels A, B, C, D
and/or E.
Prior to construction of any portion of the private roadway and to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, Director of
Engineering and Chief Fire Official, the Owner agrees to submit and receive
approval of plans including but not limited to, Private Roadway 'Site' Plan, Grading
and Drainage Control Plan, Erosion and Siltation Control Plan, Site Servicing Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan, and Emergency Fire Route Plan. Further, the
Owner agrees to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction of the City's
Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the Director of
Engineering.
The Owner acknowledges and agrees that should they elect to proceed with the
installation of the private roadway or services prior to final Site Plan Approval for
Parcels A, B, C, D and/or E, that such works are done at their sole risk and the
Owner agrees to indemnify the City with respect to any claim or loss which may
occur as a result of such work. The cost of rectifying any works carried out will
be the sole responsibility of the Owner.
C. That application B2019-052 requesting consent to sever a parcel of land having a width
of 167.8 metres on Ottawa Street South and an area of 0.89 ha, shown as Parcel E on
the severance sketch, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. That the Transfer Easement documents required to create the Easements being
approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the City
Solicitor, in consultation with the City's Director of Planning:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easements 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);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easements being granted
shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall not be
amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express written
consent of the City.
4. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved Transfer
Easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to the City Solicitor
be provided to the City Solicitor.
5. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Director of Engineering for the removal of any redundant service connections and
installation of all new service connections that may be required for the severed and
retained lands, and works located within the private roadway.
6. A Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system along with the
sanitary and storm sewer design sheets will be required to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering.
7. 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.
8. That Minor Variance Application A2019-082 be finally approved.
9. That prior to final approval, the Owner enter into a development agreement with the
Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener, to be prepared by the Region's Solicitor,
in consultation with the 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 in consultation with the City's Director
of Engineering.
10. That the Owner 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the
following condition:
1) That prior to occupancy of any buildings on the severed or retained lands the
shared private roadway and any services contained within the easements which
have been created for these purposes, shall be designed and constructed to the
satisfaction of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, the
Director of Engineering, and the Chief Fire Official. All costs associated with the
private roadway including but not limited to design, construction, and
performance securities (to be administered in accordance with sections 4.2, 4.3
and 4.4 of the City's Performance Security Policy) shall be the responsibility of the
Owner.
The private roadway and services contained within the easements may be
constructed in phases, and in advance of development of the adjacent parcels, to
the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer
Service and the Director of Engineering. The private roadway design shall be in
accordance with, and implement any approved Site Plan for Parcels A, B, C, D
and/or E.
Prior to construction of any portion of the private roadway and to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, Director of
Engineering and Chief Fire Official, the Owner agrees to submit and receive
approval of plans including but not limited to, Private Roadway 'Site' Plan, Grading
and Drainage Control Plan, Erosion and Siltation Control Plan, Site Servicing Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan, and Emergency Fire Route Plan. Further, the
Owner agrees to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction of the City's
Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the Director of
Engineering.
The Owner acknowledges and agrees that should they elect to proceed with the
installation of the private roadway or services prior to final Site Plan Approval for
A, B, C, D and/or E, that such works are done at their sole risk and the Owner
agrees to indemnify the City with respect to any claim or loss which may occur
as a result of such work. The cost of rectifying any works carried out will be the
sole responsibility of the Owner.
D. That application B2019-053 requesting permission to create an easement over lands
identified as Easement 1 on the Severance Sketch (being Parts 5 & 7 on Reference Plan
58R-18985) for the purpose of access and fire route in favour of Parcels B, C, D & E and
servicing (water) in favour of Parcels C, D & E; be approved subject to the following
conditions:
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.
2. 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.
3. That the Transfer Easement documents required to create the Easements being
approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the City
Solicitor, in consultation with the City's Director of Planning:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easements 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);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easements being granted
shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall not be
amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express written
consent of the City.
4. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved Transfer
Easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to the City
Solicitor be provided to the City Solicitor.
5. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Director of Engineering for the removal of any redundant service connections and
installation of all new service connections that may be required for the severed and
retained lands, and works located within the private roadway.
6. A Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system along with the
sanitary and storm sewer design sheets will be required to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering.
7. 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.
8. That Minor Variance Application A2019-082 be finally approved.
9. That the Owner 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the
following condition:
1) That prior to occupancy of any buildings on the severed or retained lands the
shared private roadway and any services contained within the easements which
have been created for these purposes, shall be designed and constructed to the
satisfaction of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, the
Director of Engineering, and the Chief Fire Official. All costs associated with the
private roadway including but not limited to design, construction, and
performance securities (to be administered in accordance with sections 4.2, 4.3
and 4.4 of the City's Performance Security Policy) shall be the responsibility of the
Owner.
The private roadway and services contained within the easements may be
constructed in phases, and in advance of development of the adjacent parcels, to
the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer
Service and the Director of Engineering. The private roadway design shall be in
accordance with, and implement any approved Site Plan for Parcels A, B, C, D
and/or E.
Prior to construction of any portion of the private roadway and to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, Director of
Engineering and Chief Fire Official, the Owner agrees to submit and receive
approval of plans including but not limited to, Private Roadway `Site' Plan, Grading
and Drainage Control Plan, Erosion and Siltation Control Plan, Site Servicing Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan, and Emergency Fire Route Plan. Further, the
Owner agrees to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction of the City's
Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the Director of
Engineering.
The Owner acknowledges and agrees that should they elect to proceed with the
installation of the private roadway or services prior to final Site Plan Approval for
A, B, C, D and/or E, that such works are done at their sole risk and the Owner
agrees to indemnify the City with respect to any claim or loss which may occur
as a result of such work. The cost of rectifying any works carried out will be the
sole responsibility of the Owner.
E. That application B2019-054 requesting permission to create an easement over lands
identified as Easement 2 on the Severance Sketch (being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-
18985) for the purpose of access and fire route in favour of Parcels A, C, D & E and
servicing (water) in favour of Parcels D & E; be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. That the Transfer Easement documents required to create the Easements being
approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the City
Solicitor, in consultation with the City's Director of Planning:
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easements 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);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easements being granted
shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall not be
amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express written
consent of the City.
4. That a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking to register the approved Transfer
Easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to the City
Solicitor be provided to the City Solicitor.
5. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Director of Engineering for the removal of any redundant service connections and
installation of all new service connections that may be required for the severed and
retained lands, and works located within the private roadway.
6. A Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system along with the
sanitary and storm sewer design sheets will be required to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering.
7. 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.
8. That Minor Variance Application A2019-082 be finally approved.
9. That the Owner 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the
following condition:
1) That prior to occupancy of any buildings on the severed or retained lands the
shared private roadway and any services contained within the easements which
have been created for these purposes, shall be designed and constructed to the
satisfaction of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, the
Director of Engineering, and the Chief Fire Official. All costs associated with the
private roadway including but not limited to design, construction, and
performance securities (to be administered in accordance with sections 4.2, 4.3
and 4.4 of the City's Performance Security Policy) shall be the responsibility of the
Owner.
The private roadway and services contained within the easements may be
constructed in phases, and in advance of development of the adjacent parcels, to
the satisfaction of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer
Service and the Director of Engineering. The private roadway design shall be in
accordance with, and implement any approved Site Plan for Parcels A, B, C, D
and/or E.
Prior to construction of any portion of the private roadway and to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Site Development and Customer Service, Director of
Engineering and Chief Fire Official, the Owner agrees to submit and receive
approval of plans including but not limited to, Private Roadway `Site' Plan, Grading
and Drainage Control Plan, Erosion and Siltation Control Plan, Site Servicing Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan, and Emergency Fire Route Plan. Further, the
Owner agrees to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction of the City's
Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the Director of
Engineering.
The Owner acknowledges and agrees that should they elect to proceed with the
installation of the private roadway or services prior to final Site Plan Approval for
A, B, C, D and/or E, that such works are done at their sole risk and the Owner
agrees to indemnify the City with respect to any claim or loss which may occur
as a result of such work. The cost of rectifying any works carried out will be the
sole responsibility of the Owner.
Katie Anderl, MICP, RPP
Senior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Staff Repod
De velopment Services Department
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Committee of Adjustment
July 16, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Katie Anderl, Senior Planner— 519-741-2200 ext. 7987
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DSD -19-175
A2019-082, B2019-051, B2019-052, B2019-053, B2019-054
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Planning Comments:
The subject lands are located at 83 Elmsdale Drive and are proposed to be developed with mix of
commercial and residential uses. This large site is being developed comprehensively, having a shared
private street connecting several separately owned parcels. The owner, NovaCore, previously
severed the lands into three parcels with various access and servicing easements. These parcels
have now been created and the deed registered. The subject applications seek to further subdivide
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Parcel C into Parcels C (severed), D (retained) & E (severed) as shown on the sketch above. These
parcels will all share access over the private driveway. New easements for access and servicing are
proposed over Parcels C and E, and the owner is proposing amendments to the existing easements
over Parcels A & B to reflect the proposed access and servicing for the new lots. The owner is also
requesting a minor variance to permit a lot width of 14.2 metres for proposed Parcel C.
The subject property is designated Mixed Use (with Specific Policy Area 31). The property is zoned
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision 649R, Special Use
Provision 436U and Holding Provision 71 H, under Zoning By-law 85-1 and MIX -1 (42) (7H) under
Zoning By-law 2019-051 (under appeal). The intent of the zones under both by-laws is to permit and
support development of the lands with a mix of commercial and residential uses.
Future severance of this site was anticipated as a likely scenario when the zoning and designation
were applied to the lands. The proposed Parcel and driveway configuration is in keeping with the
layout considered by the Master Plan endorsed by Council at the time the zoning and designation
were applied to the lands. The proposed size and shape of the parcels will allow for development
which will generally comply with the applicable regulations and policies, however a variance is required
to permit the width of Parcel C at Ottawa Street South.
A range of uses is permitted by the zoning for each of Parcels C, D and E, and a Holding Provision
continues to require Ministry acknowledgement of a Record of Site Condition, and that a Noise Study
be completed to the satisfaction of the Region prior to sensitive uses being permitted on the lands.
Development of each future Parcel will be subject to Site Plan Approval, and the parcels are proposed
to be addressed from the private street(s), which will be formally named through a future Council
approval.
Consent Applications:
The proposed consents result in parcels as follows:
Parcel C (severed) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South of 14.2 metres, and
an area of 1.22 ha;
Parcel E (severed) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South of 167.8 metres and
an area of 0.89 ha; and
Parcel D (retained) is proposed to have a width on Ottawa Street South 83.4 metres, and an
area of 0.55 ha.
In addition, the applicant is requesting easements over Parcels, A, B, C, and E for the purposes mutual
access, fire -routing, and servicing (water and sanitary) as shown in the table below.
Easement #:
Purpose:
In favour of Parcels:
1
(over Parcel A, & being Parts 5 & 7
on 58R-18985)
Access & Fire Route
B, C, D E
Servicing (water)
C, E
2
(over Parcel B, & being Part 2 on
58R-18985)
Access & Fire Route
A, C, D, E
Servicing (water)
D
3 (over Parcel C)
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
Servicing (water
D
4 (over Parcel C)
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
Servicing (water)
E
5 (over Parcel C)
Access & Fire Route
E
Servicing (water)
E
6 (over Parcel C)
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
7 (over Parcel E)
Servicing (sanitary)
C, D
8 (over Parcel C)
Access & Fire Route
A, B, D, E
Servicing (sanitary)
D
From a Planning and Transportation Planning perspective staff is generally satisfied with the proposed
configuration of the Parcels C, D and E and are of the opinion that the orientation and width of the
shared private roadway is appropriate for a range of future uses and associated parcel configurations.
A Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report was submitted in support of the
applications. City and Regional staff have reviewed the report and are requesting that the applications
be deferred to allow additional time to work with the applicant to verify the servicing solution and to
confirm the size and location of the associated servicing easements over parcels C, D and E.
Based on the foregoing, staff recommend that the applications be deferred for a period of up to
3 months (October 15, 2019), but that they be permitted to return sooner.
Minor Variance Application:
A minor variance is requested for proposed Parcel C to permit a lot width of 14.2 metres, whereas the
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) of By-law 85-1 requires a minimum lot width of 30.0
metres, and the MIX -1 Zone of By-law 2019-051 (under appeal) required a minimum lot width of 15.0
metres.
Planning staff recommends that consideration of the requested variance be deferred until such time
as the associated consent applications are considered by the Committee.
Operations (Design and Development) Comments:
Parkland dedication for redevelopment of the parcels will be deferred to the Site Plan application process.
Parkland dedication will be calculated for each redevelopment parcel in response to detailed site plan
applications and according to the City's Parkland Dedication Policy.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent applications.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no objections to the proposed consent applications.
Engineering Services Comments:
Engineering Services staff has expressed to Planning staff that further review and consultation
with the applicant is required to confirm the width and locations of the requested servicing
easements. Engineering staff also acknowledge that the Region has raised concerns with the
proposed sanitary outlet, and request that consideration of the application be deferred.
At such time as the proposed easements are confirmed and the consent applications move
forward, staff anticipates comments and conditions as follows:
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 service connections 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 Jason
Brule (519-741-2200 ext. 7419).
Any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards. 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 and proposed easements will
be required to the satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
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.
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.
Region of Waterloo Comments:
Regional Staff request deferral of consent applications B2019-051 through B2019-054 due to
concerns with the proposed sanitary connection and would recommend that the owner/applicant
discuss with Regional/City Staff to ensure a proper sanitary sewer is installed. Detailed comments
are attached in Appendix A.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Applications A2019-082, B2019-051, B2019-052, B2019-053, and B2019-054 for a
period of up to 3 months (October 15, 2019), but that they be permitted to return sooner.
Katie Anderl, MICP, RPP
Senior Planner
Attachments:
Appendix A — Region of Waterloo Comments
Juliane von Westerholt, MCIP, RPP
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
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
D20-20/19 KIT
September 10,
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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
Holly Dyson
From:
Dianna Saunderson
Sent:
05 September, 2019 8:45 AM
To:
Katie Anderl
Cc:
Juliane vonWesterholt; Holly Dyson
Subject:
FW: Unfinished Business Agenda - B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 - 83
Elmsdale Drive
Hi Katie,
Please see the comments below from Hydro. Please forward to whomever you believe will require them.
Thanks,
Dianna Saunderson, AMP
Committee Administrator Corporate Services I City of Kitchener
519-741-2200 ext. 7277 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Dianna.Saunderson@kitchener.ca
From: Mustafa, Shevan <SMustafa@kwhydro.ca>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:17 PM
To: Dianna Saunderson <Dianna.Saunderson@kitchener.ca>
Cc: Singh, Rupinder <RSingh@KWHydro.ca>
Subject: RE: Unfinished Business Agenda - B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 - 83 Elmsdale Drive
Hello Dianna,
Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. will require blanket easement on Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel D and Parcel E on ACI's
drawing'Sev Sketch' dated 2019-08-08 to protect servicing and access rights.
I am aware you in contact with Rupinder Singh, please coordinate with him regarding blanket easement.
Regards,
Shevan Mustafa
From: Dianna.Saunderson@kitchener.ca <Dianna.Saunderson@kitchener.ca>
Sent: August -26-19 11:52 AM
To: RParent@regionofwaterloo.ca; MColley@regionofwaterloo.ca; Katie. Pietrzak@kitchener.ca;
Linda.Cooper@kitchener.ca; aherreman@grandriver.ca; Leslie.Collins@kitchener.ca; Aaron. McCrimmon-
Jones@kitchener.ca; Ashley. DeWitt@kitchener.ca; Mustafa, Shevan <SMustafa@kwhydro.ca>;
AKutler@regionofwaterloo.ca
Cc: Katie.Anderl@kitchener.ca; Juliane.vonWesterholt@kitchener.ca; HolIy.Dyson@kitchener.ca
Subject: Unfinished Business Agenda - B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 - 83 Elmsdale Drive
Mimecast Attachment Protection has deemed this file to be safe, but always exercise caution when opening files.
Good Morning,
Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082
Applicant: Novacore (83 Elmsdale Dr.) Inc.
Property Location: 83 Elmsdale Drive
The above noted application was previously considered at the July 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting. Since that
time the applicant has amended their easement requirements. Please see the attached letter and plans related to their
proposed changes. Nothing further will be coming regarding this application, please use the updated information when
providing your comments for the September 17, 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you,
Dianna Saunderson, AMP
Committee Administrator Corporate Services I City of Kitchener
519-741-2200 ext. 7277 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 Dianna.Saunderson@kitchener.ca
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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: Richard Kelly-Ruetz, Technical Assistant (Planning and Zoning) — 519-
741-2200 ext. 7110
WARD: 10
DATE OF REPORT: August 29, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-207
SUBJECT: A2019-092 — 30 Dieppe Avenue
Applicant — Catherine Annoni-Galvez
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Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 30 Dieppe Avenue is zoned Residential Four (R-4) in Zoning By-law 85-
1 and designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The property contains an existing single
detached dwelling. The applicant is proposing to legalize an existing covered front porch addition which
is more than 0.6 metres above grade. The property falls within the City's Residential Intensification in
Established Neighbourhoods Study area (RIENS). In 2018, additional zoning provisions were added in
this area to ensure that new additions to existing dwellings have a front yard setback that is similar to
others on the street to protect the existing character. In this case, the subject property's covered front
porch projects further into the front yard than what is permitted by the minimum and maximum front yard
setbacks.
As such, the applicant is requesting relief from Section 38.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to allow for a front
yard setback of 3.25 metres, whereas a minimum front yard of approximately 5.5 metres and a maximum
front yard of approximately 7.5 metres is required. The minimum and maximum setback requirements
are `approximate' as no Plan of Survey is available for the subject property or the two adjacent properties.
In these cases, staff are only able to estimate the front yard setback requirements based off of aerial
imagery which requires a small margin of error.
Existing covered front porch to be legalized
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 28, 2019.
Staff noted during the site inspection that there is an existing concrete paved area in front of the house
that is adjacent to the existing driveway. Staff note that this area is not a recognized legal parking space.
The legal parking space for the property is in a detached garage at the rear of the property and along the
asphalt driveway. A future minor variance would have to be considered to legalize this concrete parking
area.
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 and Purpose of Official Plan Test
The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. The intent of this
designation is to encourage a range of different forms of housing to achieve a low density
neighbourhood. The requested variance to reduce the front yard is appropriate and will continue to
maintain the low density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. It is the opinion
of staff that the requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
2. General Intent and Purpose of Zoning By-law Test
The requested variance to permit a front yard setback at 3.25 metres, whereas a minimum front yard
of approximately 5.5 metres and a maximum front yard of approximately 7.5 metres is required,
meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law. The purpose of the minimum and maximum front yard
setbacks is to maintain a consistent streetscape as the property falls within an area that the City
considers an `established neighbourhood'. The covered front porch is only -4 metres wide, whereas
the dwelling is -12 metres wide. The overall impacts on the streetscape of the covered front porch
with a reduced front yard setback is minimal. The projection of the front porch slightly beyond the
`established' building line on Dieppe Avenue does not have a significant impact on the streetscape.
Furthermore, a porch generally functions as amenity space and is encouraged in residential
dwellings in the city. As such, staff is satisfied that the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-
law is met.
3. "Minor" Test
The variance can be considered minor as the reduced front yard setback will not present any
significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. The proposed front yard
addition will maintain a consistent streetscape in the area. The impacts of the addition on the
streetscape are minimal.
4. Desirability for Appropriate Development or Use Test
The requested variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land, as the proposed
addition with a reduced front yard is consistent with the low density development of the
neighbourhood. The new addition will project only slightly beyond the existing building and the
marginal increase is appropriate. Furthermore, there are other properties in the area which have front
porches. Therefore, the proposal will result in a built form that is generally consistent with properties
in the neighbourhood.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. Application has been made for the
addition and front porch is currently under review
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed minor variance application. 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 30 Dieppe Avenue 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.
Environmental Comments:
No environmental planning concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
A. That Minor Variance Application A2019-092 requesting relief from Section 38.2.1 of the
Zoning By-law to permit an addition to have a front yard setback of 3.25 metres, whereas
a minimum of approximately 5.5 metres and maximum of 7.5 metres is required, be
approved.
Richard Kelly -Ru tz, BES
Technical Assistant
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD:
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT #:
SUBJECT:
Committee of Adjustment
September 17th, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Eric Schneider, Junior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
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September 9th, 2019
DSD -19-208
A2019-093 — 155 Breckenridge Drive
Applicant — George Sedra- GS Engineering Services
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
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Location Map: 155 Breckenridge Drive
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 155 Breckenridge Drive is Convenience Commercial Zone (C-1)
with Special Use Provision 271 U in Zoning By-law 85-1. It is zoned COM -1 in Zoning By-law 19-
051.The property is designated Commercial in the Official Plan. Staff conducted a site
inspection of the property on August 301h, 2019.
The applicant is requesting to use the entire gross floor area (GFA) as a health office, whereas
Zoning By-law 85-1 restricts this use to a maximum of 50% of the GFA and requires the use to
be located within a commercial plaza. This regulation has been removed in Zoning By-law 19-
051, so this variance request only pertains to Zoning By-law 85-1.
The applicant is also requesting a parking reduction, applicable in both Zoning By-law 85-1 and
19-051. The applicant is requesting to provide 7 parking spaces, whereas 21 are required in 85-
1 and 16 are required in 19-051.
View of Existing Site (August 30, 2019)
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.
Removal of Max GFA and Plaza Requirement
General Intent of the Official Plan
1. The Official Plan encourages providing a sufficient range of commercial goods and services
to meet the needs of the city's residents. The Official Plan also encourages the
redevelopment of existing commercial lands with an emphasis on improving and providing
flexibility for existing commercial developments. The requested variance meets the general
intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
(Zoning By-law 85-1 only)
2. The intent of the regulation in 85-1 that requires the health office use to be located in a plaza
and to be less than 50% of the gross floor area of the building is to maintain an overall low
intensity of use in the convenience commercial zone. While more traditional `health office'
uses tend to attract a large number of customers throughout the day, the treatment being
offered at the proposed psychologists office is one patient at a time for one hour visits and is
expected to generate fewer visits, less vehicular traffic, and less overall intensity of use.
Therefore, the requested variance meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
3. The use of the existing building is appropriate for health office use. The use of the property
as a psychology clinic will not have adverse impacts for the neighbourhood and is therefore
considered appropriate.
Is the Variance Minor?
4. The difference between using the property wholly as a health office and using the property
for other permitted uses, such as personal services is not expected to have any adverse
impacts and therefore the variance can be considered minor.
Parking Reduction
General Intent of the Official Plan
1. The Official Plan endeavors to promote walking, cycling, and public transit as alternative
modes of transportation to the automobile. This includes providing a variety of services and
amenities that are in walking distance to residential neighbourhoods. Therefore, the
requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
(Zoning By-law 85-1 & 19-051)
2. The intent of the requirement for 21 parking spaces in By-law 85-1 and for 17 parking
spaces in By-law 19-051 (CroZby, under appeal) is to ensure that there is adequate capacity
for automobile storage for customers and clients visiting the business. The subject property
contains 7 parking spaces and has been used and functioned appropriately for personal
services uses in the past, such as a hair salon and beauty salon. The applicant is proposing
to use the property for a psychologist practice. The nature of this business is to see clients
individually, using one parking space per health professional at any one time. Staff expects
the proposed use of the property will necessitate the same or fewer parking spaces than the
previous uses. In addition, once CroZby, currently under appeal, is in effect, fewer parking
spaces for this use is required. Staff considers the 7 parking spaces provided to be sufficient
and for the reasons cited in this paragraph, the requested variance meets the general intent
of the zoning by-law.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
3. The nature of the business does not require a large amount of parking spaces and there is
not expected to be any shortage or overflow. Therefore, the requested variance is
considered appropriate and desirable for the development and use of the lands.
Is the Variance Minor?
4. The requested variance is not expected to result in any undesirable changes to the site or
the neighbourhood and is therefore considered minor.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services will require a more detailed parking justification report to be completed
to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation Services as a condition of the approval of the
proposed application.
Heritage Planning Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with this application.
Environmental Planning Comments:
No environmental planning concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
That application A2019-093 requesting relief from:
A. Section 6.1.2 & 7.2 of Zoning By-law 85-1 to convert a vacant building into a
health office having 7 off-street parking spaces rather than the required 21 off-
street parking spaces; and, to permit a health office to occupy 100% of the Gross
Floor Area (GFA) whereas the by-law permits a health office to occupy a maximum
of 50% of the GFA be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner submit a parking justification study to the satisfaction of the
Director of Transportation Services.
2. That the owner update the Occupancy Certificate to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning (following completion of Condition 1).
3. That the owner re -paint the parking space lines to match the approved Site
Plan (SPR/04/20/B/LT) to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site Development
and Customer Service.
4. That all conditions shall be completed prior to January 31St, 2020. Any request
for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of
Development Review (or designate), prior to the completion date set out in this
decision. Failure to fulfill these conditions will result in this approval becoming
null and void.
B. Table 5-3 of Zoning By-law 19-051 to convert a vacant building into a health
clinic having 7 off-street parking spaces rather than the required 16 off-street
parking spaces be approved, subject to the following:
L This minor variance shall become effective only at such time as Zoning By-
law 2019-051 comes into force, pursuant to section 34 (30) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990 P 13, as amended, and the variance shall be deemed to
have come into force as of the date of this decision.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, B.E.S., MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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Staff Report
Ki i I IENER CommunityServicces Department www.kitchenerca
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: Sheryl Rice Menezes, Planning Technician — 519-741-2200 ext. 7844
WARD: 9
DATE OF REPORT: September 10, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-209
SUBJECT: A 2019-094 — 205 Strange Street
Applicant — Brian Courtney
Owner — Sarah Courtney
Deferral
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2018 aerial photo
REPORT
Planning Comments:
The property is zoned Institutional Two (1-2) with Special Provision 102U in By-law 85-1 and is designated
as Community Institutional in the KW Hospital Secondary Plan. Staff visited the site on September 9,
2019.
The owner is requesting permission to construct a new entrance and mudroom in the northerly side yard
of an existing duplex dwelling having a side yard setback of 1.7 metres rather than the required 3 metres.
205 Strange St (left) and 207 Strange St (right) with mutual right-of-way driveway between buildings.
Staff has discussed with the applicant the requirement of a condition that the retaining wall for the rear yard
parking area be reconstructed before final variance approval and therefore before the building permit can be
issued for the addition. The applicant has advised that this will not accommodate his work plan. Therefore,
staff wishes to have an opportunity to discuss this further and to clarify the timing of the retaining wall
reconstruction and other options, such as the provision of a Letter of Credit. In addition, staff will be seeking
clarification how access to the rear yard will be maintained for both units in the existing duplex, once the wall
has been reconstructed. Lastly, Building staff has advised that a building permit is not required for the
approximately 0.9 m (3 ft) retaining wall. Staff has concerns that people and vehicles will be accessing the
area on the elevated portion of the retaining wall in the absence of a guardrail or barrier. All items noted
above need to be clarified before the next Committee meeting and Staff is therefore requesting a deferral.
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Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided the
building permit for the addition is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building Division @ 519-
741-2433 with any questions.
Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed
application provided that the proposed parking spaces in the rear yard are constructed entirely on the
property of 205 Strange Street.
Engineering Comments: No comments.
Heritage Planning Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed minor variance application. 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 205 Strange Street is located within the
Warehouse District 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.
Environmental Planning Comments: No concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That application A 2019-094 requesting permission to construct a new entrance and mudroom in
the northerly side yard of an existing duplex dwelling having a side yard setback of 1.7 metres
rather than the required 3 metres be deferred.
Sheryl Rice Menezes, CPT
Planning Technician (Zoning)
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
Staff Report
Development Services Department
REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD:
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT #:
SUBJECT:
www.kitch ever. ca
Committee of Adjustment
September 17th, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Jenna Daum — Technical Assistant - 519-741-2200 ext.7760
9
September 91h, 2019
DSD -19-210
A 2019-095 — 43 Jack Avenue
Owner — Randy Newell and Rebecca Newell
Approve With Conditions
Location Map: 43 Jack Avenue
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 43 Jack Avenue is zoned Residential Four (R-4) Zoning By-law 85-1 and
is designated Low Rise Residential in the 2014 Official Plan. City Planning staff conducted a site
inspection of the property on September 7t" 2019.
The owner is requesting relief from Section 5.13.1 to allow for a home business "Catering Service
Establishment" use in an existing Single Detached Dwelling whereas the by-law does not currently allow
"Catering Service Establishment" as a permitted home based business use.
View from Jack Avenue
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:
General Intent of the Official Plan
The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The proposed variance
meets the general intent of the Official Plan, which encourages a range of housing forms that achieve an
overall low density neighbourhood. The minor change to permit a home business "Catering Service
Establishment" use will maintain the low density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood.
The proposed variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
Zoning By-law 85-1 does not currently permit the use "Catering Service Establishment" as a Home Based
Business, however, within the draft residential zones in the new Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-
law (CRoZBy) "Catering Service Establishment" is proposed to be a permitted use as a Home Based
Business in a Single Detached Dwelling. The owner's business will be small in scale and will not have people
coming and going to the property and will meet all other regulations of a Home Business. The business
owner has already started construction on the commercial kitchen in their basement prior to receiving zoning
approval, as part of their business plan the applicant wishes to start operating prior to the new zoning being
in effect. Since it is not known when CRoZBy's Residential Zones will apply to the property, Planning staff
feel it is reasonable to allow for this use to be in effect prior to the new zoning being finalized as it is proposed
to be a permitted use. Therefore staff is of the opinion that this meets the general intent of the by-law.
Minor
Staff is of the opinion that requested variance is minor as the addition of a "Catering Service
Establishment" use to the subject property will not alter the residential character of the area. Home based
businesses are allowed in the R-4 zoning, although "Catering Service Establishment" is not currently
permitted as a home based business, this business will operate the same as any other home business
in the City of Kitchener.
Appropriate and Desirable
The variance could be considered appropriate use of the land. The business use will operate like other
permitted home businesses and when CRoZBy's Residential zones are in effect this use should be
permitted. Staff is of the opinion that the variance will cause no negative impacts on the subject land or the
surrounding properties within the neighbourhood.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved with conditions.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That minor variance application A2019-095 requesting relief from relief from Section 5.13.1 to
allow for "Catering Service Establishment" use as a Home Business in an existing Single
Detached Dwelling whereas the by-law does not currently allow "Catering Service Establishment"
as a permitted home based business use, be approved with the following conditions:
1. That a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate be obtained from the Planning Division.
2. That the maximum size of the Home Business - Catering Service Establishment use on the
subject property be a maximum of 27.87 square metres (As per Section 5.13.1.2(g));
3. No direct retail sales are permitted from the property;
4. Non resident workers are not permitted to the property; and,
5. That condition #1 be completed by October 30th, 2019. Any request for a time extension
must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or designate) prior
to completion date set out in this decision. Failure to complete the condition will result in
this approval becoming null and void.
Jenna Daum Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Technical Assistant (Planning and Zoning) Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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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:
Sheryl Rice Menezes, Planning Technician — 519-741-2200 ext. 7844
WARD:
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DATE OF REPORT:
September 10, 2019
REPORT #:
DSD -19-211
SUBJECT:
A 2019-096
Owner —John Mensink
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The property is zoned Commercial -Residential One (CR -1) with Special Provisions 114R and 128U in
By-law 85-1 and is designated as Low Density Commercial Residential in the Central Frederick
Neighbourhood Plan. Staff visited the site on September 10, 2019.
The owner is requesting permission to legalize an existing duplex having an existing driveway with a
width of 11.8 m rather than the maximum permitted width of 6.4 metres; and, to allow the existing
driveway to be comprised of three different materials whereas the By-law requires a driveway to be
constructed from one consistent material.
From a review of aerial photos, staff has determined that the driveway widening occurred sometime
between 2009 and 2012. This matter was brought to Enforcement staff's attention by a complaint on this
property, as well as other driveways on nearby lots in the area.
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 offer the following comments.
Intent of the Official Plan
The subject property is designated as Low Density Commercial Residential in the Official Plan. Although
specific comments on driveway widenings are not addressed in the Official Plan, the existing use as a duplex
meets the intent of the designation, which is to provide for a range of residential and office uses and
encourages the conversation and continuance of the existing character and quality of the area. Therefore,
the general intent of the Official Plan is maintained.
Intent of the Zoning By-law
The two proposed variances do not meet the general intent of the Zoning By-law. The intent of the regulation
restricting the maximum driveway width to half of the frontage (or 8 metres, whichever is less) is to ensure
that the streetscape is not dominated by driveways and therefore the parking of motor vehicles. Having a
driveway width of 11.8 metres on a 12.8 -metre wide lot dominates the front yard of this duplex dwelling. In
addition, the intent of the regulation to have the driveway constructed of the same material is to ensure that
walkways are not used as driveways and aids Enforcement staff with enforcing what is and what is not a
legal driveway. Staff is typically not in support of such requests, as the general intent of the Zoning By-law
is not being met.
Appropriate Development
The proposed variances are not appropriate for the development of the property and streetscape. As
noted above, it is staff's opinion that a driveway width as requested, on this or any other residential lot,
negatively affects the streetscape and therefore cannot be supported.
Minor
The widening of the driveway and therefore the parking of two vehicles along the westerly side lot line occurs
at a setback of 3 metres from the front lot line and therefore the impact is somewhat mitigated by existing
landscaping along the front lot line. In addition, Transportation Planning staff has indicated no concern as
this situation is an existing condition. For these reasons, staff is of the opinion that the application is minor.
As the variances are all to reflect existing conditions, which until recently have been without
complaint, should the Committee approve the requested variances staff recommends that
approval be subject to the following condition:
1) That the existing landscaping be maintained as a visual barrier to the widened driveway /
parking area and that any landscaping that occurs within the driveway visibility triangle
(DVT) have a maximum height of 0.9 metres to avoid any obstruction to driver visibility.
Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments: As this is an existing condition, Transportation Services has no
concerns with the proposed application. It should be noted, however, that any landscaping that occurs
within the driveway visibility triangle (DVT) have a maximum height of 0.9 metres to avoid any obstruction
to driver visibility.
Engineering Comments: No comments.
Heritage Planning Comments: Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed minor
variance application. 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 260 Frederick
Street is located within the Central Frederick 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.
Environmental Planning Comments: No concerns.
RECOMMENDATION:
That application A 2019-096 requesting permission to legalize an existing duplex having a an
existing driveway width of 11.8 m rather than the maximum permitted width of 6.4 metres; and, to
allow the existing driveway to be comprised of three different materials whereas the By-law
requires a driveway to be constructed from one consistent material be refused.
Sheryl Rice Menezes, CPT
Planning Technician (Zoning)
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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Development Services Department
REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD:
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT #:
SUBJECT:
www.kitch ever. ca
Committee of Adjustment
September 17, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Tim Seyler, Junior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7860
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September 6, 2019
DSD -19-212
A2019-097 — 74 Ahrens Street West
Applicants — Amanda Stellings, Polocorp Inc. on Behalf of David W. Arn
& Edeltraut Horn
Approve with conditions
Location Map: 74 Ahrens Street West
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 74 Ahrens Street West is zoned Residential Five (R-5), with Special Use
Provision 127U and designated Low Rise Residential Preservation in the Civic Centre Neighbourhood
Secondary Plan of the City Official Plan. The applicant is proposing to legalize an existing Multiple
Dwelling with 4 units and cannot meet the requirements of Section 39.2.4 of the Zoning By-law. The
applicant is requesting relief to permit the following:
a) To legalize an existing multiple dwelling with 4 units, whereas a maximum of 3 dwelling units
is permitted;
b) An interior side yard setback of 0.26 metres rather than the required 1.2 metres;
c) A rear yard setback of 4.63 metres rather than the required 7.5 metres;
Further relief is being sought from:
d) Section 6.1.1.1 d) i) to permit parking between the fagade and the side lot line less than 3.Om
from a street line, whereas no parking is permitted between the fagade and the side lot line
with a setback from a minimum 3.Om from a street line.
e) Section 6.1.1.2 b) to permit a parking lot that only provides exiting onto a street in a backwards
motion, whereas parking facilities are required to provide ingress and egress of vehicles in a
forward motion.
f) Section 6.7.1 to not require a barrier -free accessible parking space whereas 1 barrier -free
accessible parking space is required.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 30, 2019.
74 Ahrens Street West (Front View)
74 Ahrens Street West (Parking area)
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.
General Intent of Official Plan
1. The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential Preservation in the Civic Centre
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. The intent of this designation is to encourage a range of different
forms of housing to achieve a low density neighbourhood. The requested variances to legalize the
existing use and setbacks are appropriate and continues to maintain the low density character of the
property and surrounding neighbourhood. Staff is in support of the application, as it has existed for
a long period of time with no issues, and it is compatible with the established neighbourhood. It is
the opinion of staff that the requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of Zoning By-law
2. The requests for legalizing a multiple dwelling with 4 units, the side yard and rear yard variances all
recognize an existing situation. The applicant has advised that no exterior modifications to the
building are proposed.
The requested minor variances to permit the required parking to be legalized in the current form also
recognizes the existing situation. It is also noted staff does not support the two parking spaces closest
to the intersection. Staff recommends that two spaces be removed from the Corner Visibility Triangle
(CVT) area, and the appropriate landscaping be installed, as reflected in an approved Site Plan. The
zoning requirements to locate parking a minimum of 3.0 metres from the street line, and to provide
adequate ingress and egress is to ensure that a parking lot does not dominate the front or side yard
abutting a street vista, and to ensure safety for pedestrians and other motorists. Due to the existing
conditions and the low traffic volumes along Maynard Avenue, staff is in support of the variance
provided that the Owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City for the parking spaces
to encroach onto City lands, and that a Site Plan be applied for and approved by the Manager of Site
Development and Customer Service.
The requested variance to not require a barrier free accessible space also would recognize an
existing situation. The zoning requirement to provide a barrier free accessible space is to ensure that
if the need arises for a tenant to require an accessible space it is then provided to them. Currently,
the property functions without the required barrier free space, and due to the lack of accessibility
because of the age of the structure staff does not believe that the reduction in the required barrier
free accessible space will not create any adverse effects on the property.
Therefore, the requested minor variances, all meet the general intent of the Zoning By-law.
Application is Minor
3. Staff is of the opinion that the requested variances are minor and the approval of this application will
not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. The
proposed variances will be negligible due to the fact they recognize an existing situation.
Application in Appropriate
4. The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land. The requested variances should
not impact any of the adjacent properties or the surrounding neighbourhood.
It is noted that there are no open violations other than the 4-plex use being discussed in this report. This
past summer, a property standards violation was closed and the owner was advised that this property
shall be regularly maintained so as to ensure property standard compliance on an on-going basis.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved subject to the
conditions outlined below in the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided retrofit permit for the fourth unit
is obtain with Fire Prevention. Please contact the Fire Prevention @ 519-741-2495 with any questions.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed application, however, as a condition of the
application, we require that the dropped curb be restored to full barrier curb for the two parking spaces
that are being removed in order to prevent continued parking in that area.
Environmental Comments:
Environmental Planning has no concerns with this application.
Heritage Comments:
The property municipally addressed as 74 Ahrens Street West is designated under Part V of the Ontario
Heritage Act and located within the Civic Centre Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District
(CCNHCD). The minor variance application proposes the legalization of an existing four-plex. The
CCNHCD Plan provides guidelines for building conversions and parking within the district. Given that the
legalization of the existing four-plex will not result in exterior changes to the building, and that the removal
of the parking spaces located in the daylight triangle is in keeping with the CCNHCD Plan with respect to
minimizing hard surface areas for parking, Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed
minor variance application.
RECOMMENDATION
That minor variance application A2019-097 requesting permission to permit a multiple dwelling
with 4 units, whereas a maximum for 3 dwelling units is permitted; a side yard setback of 0.26
metres rather than the required 1.2 metres; a rear yard setback of 4.63 metres rather than the
required 7.5 metres; to permit parking between the fagade and the side lot line less than 3.0 metres
from a street line, whereas no parking is permitted between the fagade and the side lot line with
a setback from a minimum 3.0 metres from a street line; to permit a parking lot that only provides
exiting onto a street in a backwards motion, whereas parking facilities are required to provide
ingress and egress of vehicles in a forward motion; to not require a barrier -free accessible parking
space whereas 1 barrier -free accessible parking space is required, be approved with conditions:
1. That the owner shall enter into an encroachment agreement for the parking spaces with
the City of Kitchener to be prepared by the City Solicitor and registered on title of the
subject lands.
2. That a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate is obtained from the Planning Division to establish
the Multiple Dwelling use on the property.
3. That the 2 existing parking spaces located closest to the Ahrens Street/Maynard Avenue
intersection in the CVT be removed and landscaping be reinstated in the side yard area to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
4. A retrofit permit for the fourth unit be obtained from Fire Prevention.
5. That Site Plan approval is issued and the dropped curb be restored to full barrier curb for
the two parking spaces that are being removed in order to prevent continued parking in
that area, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site Development and Customer Service
6. That all conditions shall be completed prior to July 1St, 2020. Any request for a time
extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to fulfill these
conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
Tim Seyler, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: August 20, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
PREPARED BY: Richard Kelly-Ruetz, Technical Assistant (Planning and Zoning) — 519-
741-2200 ext. 7110
WARD: 10
DATE OF REPORT: August 29, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-213
SUBJECT: A2019-098 — 44 Breithaupt Street
Applicant — George Sedra
Owner — David Elliot
Approve AS AMENDED
Location Map: 44 Breithaupt Street
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 44 Breithaupt Street is zoned Industrial Residential (M-1) in Zoning By-
law 85-1 and designated General Industrial Employment in the City's Official Plan. The applicant is
proposing to construct a second storey uncovered porch in the front yard and is requesting relief from
Section 19.3 of the Zoning By-law to allow for a front yard setback of 1.35 metres, whereas 6 metres is
required. The property currently contains an existing single detached dwelling including a first storey
covered porch. The applicant intents to create a porch on the roof of the existing porch, and extent the
second storey porch to approximately the full width of the dwelling.
Through the review, it has come to staff's attention that an additional variance is required as the widened
second storey porch would be within a portion of the driveway visibility triangle. As such, staff
recommends that the application be AMENDED to also request relief from Section 5.3 of the Zoning By-
law to allow a second storey uncovered porch that is above a first storey unenclosed porch to be within
a visibility triangle, whereas the By-law does not allow objects above 0.9 metres in height to be within a
visibility triangle.
Front of 44 Breithaupt Street
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 28, 2019.
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 offer the following comments.
1. General Intent and Purpose of Official Plan Test
The subject property is designated General Industrial Employment in the Official Plan. The intent of
this designation is to provide for a broad range of industrial uses. The subject property currently
contains an existing residential use and the policies of the General Industrial Employment
designation contain language to recognize existing residential uses. As such, the variances to reduce
the front yard and locate a second storey porch in a visibility triangle is appropriate and will continue
to maintain the residential character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. It is the opinion
of staff that the requested variances meet the general intent of the Official Plan.
2. General Intent and Purpose of Zoning By-law Test
The requested variance to permit a front yard setback of 1.35 metres, whereas 6 metres is required,
meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law. The purpose of a front yard setback of 6 metres is to
provide a consistent streetscape for dwellings, and a separation from the public right-of-way for any
industrial and residential uses. The existing dwelling on the property has a setback of about 3.3
metres, meaning the property already has a reduced front yard. In addition, there is an existing
covered front porch on the property. The proposed uncovered second storey porch will project no
further towards the front property line than the existing front porch. The consistent streetscape will
be maintained, as adjacent residential properties have similar front yard setbacks. As such, staff is
satisfied that the general intent of the Zoning By-law is met.
The requested variance to allow a second storey porch above a first storey unenclosed porch to be
located in a visibility triangle, whereas the By-law does not allow objects above 0.9 metres in height
to be within a visibility triangle, meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law. The intent of not
permitting objects above 0.9 metres in height within a visibility triangle is to maintain sufficient visibility
of the street and sidewalk for vehicles entering and existing the driveway of the subject property. The
area below the second storey porch within the visibility triangle is `open', except for a small support
column. As such, there will continue to be a similar amount of visibility as is currently existing, thus
maintaining the general intent of the By-law. Staff note that transportation staff are supportive of the
proposed encroachment into a driveway visibility triangle.
3. "Minor" Test
The variances can be considered minor as the reduced front yard setback and second storey porch
within a visibility triangle will not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall
neighbourhood. The proposed second storey uncovered porch will project no further towards the
front lot line than the existing first storey porch. While the second storey porch is within a visibility
triangle, the area beneath the second storey porch is `open', thereby limiting negative visibility
impacts for vehicles entering and exiting the property. As such, the impacts will be minimal.
4. Desirability for Appropriate Development or Use Test
The requested variances for a reduced front yard and second storey porch in a visibility triangle is
appropriate for the development and use of the land. Staff understands that the property owner
intends to convert the use of the property to a duplex; adding additional amenity space in the form of
the proposed second storey uncovered porch in the front yard may in fact improve the use of the
property. Staff is satisfied the proposal is appropriate for the use and development of the land.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. Application has been made for the front
porch is currently under review
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services recommends that a variance be added to approve the encroachment of the
second storey balcony into the 4.57 metre by 4.57 metre driveway visibility triangle (DVT) as it will not
provide any obstruction for drivers. Transportation Services can support the wooden post support for the
balcony being located within the DVT, as well, as it should not obstruct driver visibility for entering and
exiting the property.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with the proposed minor variance application. 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 44 Breithaupt Street is located within the
Warehouse District 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.
Environmental Comments:
No environmental planning concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
A. That Minor Variance Application A2019-098 requesting relief from Section 19.3 of the
Zoning By-law to permit an uncovered second storey porch to have a front yard setback
of 1.35 metres, whereas 6 metres is required, and from Section 5.3 of the Zoning By-law to
allow a second storey porch above a first storey unenclosed porch to be located in a
visibility triangle, whereas the By-law does not allow objects above 0.9 metres in height to
be within a visibility triangle, be approved as AMENDED.
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Richard Kelly- uetz, BES
Technical Assistant
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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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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: Tim Seyler, Junior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7860
WARD: 10
DATE OF REPORT: September 6, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-214
SUBJECT: A2019-099 — 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
Applicants — Ninoslav Orasanin
Approve with conditions
Location Map: 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
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Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue is zoned Residential Six (R-6), and
designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The applicant is proposing to create a 36 unit
stacked townhouse development (Multiple dwelling) and cannot meet the requirements of Section 40.2.6
of the Zoning By-law. The applicant is requesting relief to permit the following:
a) A Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.75, whereas a FSR of 0.6 is permitted;
b) A front yard setback of 5 metres rather than the required 6.62 metres;
c) A height of 12.1 metres at the lowest grade point of the property, whereas a height of 11.55
metres is permitted at the lowest grade point of the property.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on September 3, 2019.
Existing dwellings at 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
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.
General Intent of Official Plan
1. The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan, which contains a
number of policies related to height and density in low rise residential areas. The Low Rise
Residential land use designation accommodates a full range of low density housing types including
single detached dwellings, duplex dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhouse dwellings,
townhouse dwellings in a cluster development, low-rise multiple dwellings and special needs
housing. Policy 15.D.3.11 applies a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.6, however site specific
increases up to a maximum FSR of 0.75 may be considered, where it can be demonstrated that the
increase in the FSR is compatible and meets the general intent of the policies of the Official Plan.
Further, Policy 15.D.3.12 in the Official Plan states that relief from the maximum building height of
three stories or 11 metres may be considered for properties with unusual grade conditions and for
buildings and/or structures with increased floor to ceiling heights and architectural features provided
the increased building height is compatible with the built form and physical character of the
neighbourhood.
Staff is satisfied the requested variances will maintain the low density character of the property and
surrounding neighbourhood. Staff is further satisfied that urban design considerations have been
addressed to ensure the development is compatible by designing the site so that the building is
close to the front of the property, as well as close to the vacant parcel of land to the north, and
also has a maximum height of 10.5 metres at street elevation, while locating parking towards the
rear. As such, the proposed variances meet the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of Zoning By-law
2. The R-6 zone permits a range of housing types, and the intent of 0.6 FSR allowance is to ensure
development occurs at a scale which is compatible with other low-rise housing forms in adjacent
neighbourhoods. The proposed townhouse units will provide a mix of housing types while
maintaining compatibility with the low rise residential neighbourhood. As such, staff is satisfied the
requested variance to increase the maximum FSR from 0.6 to 0.75 meets the general intent of the
Zoning By-law.
The height of the proposed structure is required to be 10.5 meters, and allows buildings with unusual
grade conditions a 110% height at lowest grade (11.55m). Due to the increase in grade on the
property the applicant is proposing the height at the front of the property to be 10.5 metres, and the
height at the lowest grade point to be 12.1 metres. The purpose of the height allowance is to permit
a range of housing types at a scale which is compatible with the existing adjacent low rise residential
neighbourhood. The purpose of the requested height increase is to accommodate the increased
slope of the property. Staff is satisfied the requested variance to increase the height at the lowest
grade point to 12.1 metres, whereas 11.55 metres is permitted meets the intent of the Zoning By-
law, as the townhouse units will remain three stories at street elevation and be of a compatible built
form within the low rise residential neighbourhood.
The intent of the front yard setback is to establish a consistent built form along the street edge. The
subject property is located within the Residential Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods
Study (RIENS) area and follows a specific calculation to determine the required front yard setback
for each property. In this case, the applicant requested a front yard setback of 5.0 metres for the front
yard, where 6.62 metres is required. The required minimum front yard setback of 6.62 metres is
calculated based on 1 metre less than the front yard setback of the dwelling on the property adjacent
to this lot. The front yard setback of 279 Sheldon Avenue North is 7.62 metres and therefore, the
minimum front yard setback for this property is 6.62 metres. The general intent of the zoning is
maintained through this variance for the front yard setback given the variety of setbacks within the
area and the vacant lot adjacent to the north of the property.
Application is Minor
3. Staff is of the opinion that the requested variances are minor as the reduced front yard, increased
building height and increased FSR will not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or
the overall neighbourhood.
Application in Appropriate
4. The proposed variances are appropriate for the development and use of the land as the proposed
townhouses (multiple dwelling) use is a permitted use in the Zoning By-law. The scale, massing and
height of the proposed townhouse units will not negatively impact the existing character of the subject
property or surrounding neighbourhood.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved subject to the
conditions outlined below in the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Environmental Comments:
Environmental planning has no concerns under the assumption that compliance with Tree Management
Policy is addressed through Site Plan Approval.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning has no concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
That minor variance application A2019-099 requesting permission to permit a stacked townhouse
development (multiple dwelling) with a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.75 rather than the required
FSR of 0.6, a front yard setback of 5.0 metres rather than the required 6.62 metres; a height of
12.1 metres at the lowest grade point of the property, whereas a height of 11.55 metres is
permitted at the lowest grade point of the property, be approved with conditions:
1. That Site Plan approval is issued to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site Development
and Customer Service.
2. That all conditions shall be completed prior to October 1St, 2020. Any request for a time
extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to fulfill these
conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
Tim Seyler, BES Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Junior Planner Senior Planner
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
Page 1 of 2
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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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: Katie Anderl, Senior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7987
WARD: # 5
DATE OF REPORT: September 9, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-215
SUBJECT: A2019-100 — John Wallace Drive (Block 1, Stage 2 30T-07205)
Owner — Schlegel Urban Developments Corporation
Applicant — Fusion Homes
Recommendation — Approve
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property is located within the Wallaceton subdivision (30T-07205) as shown on the Location
Map above. The lands are zoned Residential Eight Zone (R-8) with Special Regulation 502R. The parcel
of land is proposed to be developed with a stacked townhouse development containing 54 dwelling units.
The proposed development has received Site Plan Approval in Principle from the Site Plan Review
Committee, however this approval is subject to the owner receiving approval of the proposed minor
variances for a reduction to parking and obstructions within the corner visibility triangle. The proposed
development complies with all other zoning regulations including setbacks, height and density (FSR).
More specifically, the Owner is requesting the following minor variances:
1. Relief from Special Regulation Provision 502R to permit a parking ratio of 1.15 spaces per unit,
rather than 1.25 spaces per unit; and
2. Relief from section. 5.3 to permit a 0.5 m obstruction in the corner visibility triangles, whereas no
obstruction is permitted.
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 offer the following comments.
Variance 1: Parking Reduction
The applicant is proposing to reduce the required parking ratio from 1.25 spaces per unit to 1.15 spaces
per unit. This parking ratio would allow for 1 space per unit and 0.15 visitor spaces per unit. The proposed
ratio represents an overall parking requirement of 62 spaces rather than 68 spaces.
General Intent of the Official Plan
The subject lands are designated Medium Rise Residential in the Official Plan, and the proposed land
use conforms to the designation. Official Plan policies also support the provision of adequate parking, in
such as way that will maximize the efficient use of land, and promote active transportation and the use
of public transit. The subject site is located in close proximity to planned transit routes, on and off road
cycling facilities, is within walking distance of parks, schools and planned commercial facilities, and fronts
onto a street which does not have private driveways, but rather has a significant amount of on -street
parking. Such measures will help reduce on site parking demands, and staff is of the opinion that the
proposed parking reduction maintains the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of the minimum parking requirement for dwelling units is to ensure there is sufficient on-site
parking and other transportation options available to meet the transportation needs of residents and
visitors to the site. The subject site is located in close proximity to planned transit, and is in proximity to
existing and planned active transportation routes (include bike lanes, sidewalks and a multi -use pathway
network). The Site Plan includes 28 secure, weather protected bike parking spaces as well as traditional
bike racks, which aligns with the bike parking requirements developed through the Comprehensive
Review of the Zoning By-law. The surrounding neighbourhood is very walkable and contains a planned
mix of uses including schools, parks, a new community centre, and a large mixed-use node at the
intersection of Fischer Hallman Road and Huron Road. Staff is of the opinion that residents are less
likely to require a personal vehicle (and associated parking spaces) for daily transportation needs in this
neighbourhood, than in many other suburban locations, and that the intent of the by-law is maintained.
Is the Variance Minor?
Given the characteristics of the development and surrounding area, and proximity to transit as well as
active transportation facilities, staff is of the opinion that the proposed variance will provide a sufficient
supply of parking for future residents and visitors to the site. Based on the foregoing, staff is of the
opinion that the variance is minor.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
The proposed development is in a location and being designed so that there is a reduced need for
residents to own private automobiles, which is expected to result in fewer on-site parking spaces being
required for the proposed development. Further, the proposed reduction aligns with the parking
regulations proposed as part of the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law. Based on the
foregoing, staff is of the opinion that the variance is appropriate for the development and use of the lands.
Variance 2: Obstruction in Driveway Visibility Triangle
The applicant is requesting permission for front porches to encroach 0.5 metres into the 7.5 metre corner
visibility triangle.
General Intent of the Official Plan
Urban Design policies of the Official Plan indicate that in Suburban Neighbourhoods, the City's primary
focus is to create diverse, attractive, walkable neighbourhoods that contribute to complete and healthy
communities. The intent of these policies is to ensure that new buildings are designed to enhance
pedestrian usability, respects and reinforce human scale, create attractive streetscapes and contribute
to rich and vibrant urban places. The proposed porches, located close to the street, enhance and create
an interesting streetscape, while helping to contribute to the pedestrian experience. Staff is of the opinion
that the general intent of the Official Plan is maintained.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of a corner visibility triangle is to ensure that drivers exiting a site have an unobstructed view
of traffic and pedestrians before pulling into the street. The applicant has indicated that the subject
porches are not more than 0.9 metres in height and that any railing will be designed so that visibility is
not fully obstructed. Further, the encroachment is limited to 0.5 metres, and the area of encroachment is
onto a street with wide boulevards, further increasing sightlines. Based on the foregoing, staff is of the
opinion that the general intent of the by-law is maintained.
Is the Variance Minor?
As the porches only cause a minimal obstruction, staff is of the opinion that the variance is minor.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
The proposed porches are an urban design feature which contribute to the streetscape and only cause
a small obstruction. Further, the dimensions of a corner visibility triangle have been reduced from 7.5 m
to 7.0 m through the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law, and the proposed porch design
complies with these regulations. Based on the foregoing, staff is of the opinion that the proposed variance
is appropriate for the development and use of the lands.
Based on the foregoing, staff recommends that the proposed minor variances be approved.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services can support the proposed reduction in parking for the subject property as it aligns
with the required parking rates that will be governed by the City of Kitchener's new zoning by-law
(CRoZBy) and due to the fact that additional secured bicycle parking and storage will be provided on-
site.
Additionally, Transportation Services can also support the reduced corner visibility triangle (CVT) as the
encroachment into the CVT will be at a maximum height of 0.9 metres, which will allow for adequate
visibility for drivers. The CVT will also be reduced to 7.0 metres by 7.0 metres through the City of
Kitchener's new zoning by-law.
Engineering Comments:
Engineering has no concerns with the subject application.
RECOMMENDATION
That application A2019-100 requesting relief from special regulation provision 502R to permit a
residential parking rate of 1.15 spaces per unit rather than 1.25 spaces per unit; and from s. 5.3
to permit an obstructions (0.5 metre porch encroachment) to be located within the corner visibility
triangles, whereas no obstructions are permitted, be approved, subject to the following condition:
1. That the subject variances shall apply to the site layout considered through Site Plan
Application SP19/076/J/KA.
Katie Anderl, MCIP, RPP Juliane von Westerholt, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner Senior Planner
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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Committee of Adjustment
September 17th, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Eric Schneider, Junior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
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DSD -19-216
A2019-101 — 360 Rivertrail Avenue
Applicant — Phil Ha, Fusion Homes
Recommendation: Approve
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REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 360 Rivertrail Avenue is zoned Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special
Regulation Provision 597R, and designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The applicant
is requesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1.b) iv) of the Zoning By-law to locate a driveway 7.93 metres from
the intersection of street lines abutting the lot rather than the required setback of 9 metres.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on September 51", 2019.
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View of Building under Construction at 360 Rivertrail Avenue (September 5, 2019)
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.
General Intent of Official Plan
1. The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. The Residential
designation in the Official Plan places emphasis on compatibility of building form with respect to
massing, scale and design in order to support the successful integration of different housing types.
It also places emphasis on the relationship of housing to adjacent buildings, streets and exterior
areas. The proposed variance conforms to the designation and it is the opinion of staff the
requested variance is appropriate. The requested variance meets the general intent of the Official
Plan.
General Intent of Zoning By-law
1. The intent of the 9.0 metre setback is to ensure that there are no obstructions within the corner
visibility triangle, and ensuring vehicles entering and exiting the intersection can do so safely. It is
not anticipated that the proposed driveway will create an obstruction to visibility and not expected to
result in any negative impacts on the adjacent residential properties. Therefore, the general intent of
the Zoning Bylaw continues to be maintained.
Is the Variance Appropriate?
3. The requested variances should not impact any of the adjacent properties or the surrounding
neighbourhood. Therefore, the variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land
Is the Variance Minor?
4. The reduction in setback of 1.07 metres can be considered minor as it is not expected to cause any
obstructions in the Corner Visibility Triangle (CVT) and will continue to allow vehicles to have safe
ingress/egress for the site and represents a small reduction in the requirement.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved subject to the
conditions outlined below in the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided revised drawings and grading
plan is submitted for currently issued building permit. Please contact the Building Division @ 519-741-2433
with any questions.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed application.
Environmental Comments:
No environmental planning concerns.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with this application.
RECOMMENDATION
That minor variance application A2019-101 requesting permission for a single detached dwelling
under construction to have a driveway located 7.93m from the intersection of Rivertrail Avenue
and Valleybrook Drive, whereas a setback of 9 metres is required be approved, subject to the
following condition(s):
1. That revised building drawings and a grading plan are submitted to the satisfaction of the
City's Chief Building Official by December 31St, 2019.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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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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: Tim Seyler, Junior Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7860
WARD: 2
DATE OF REPORT: September 6, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-217
SUBJECT: A2019-102 — 165 Fairway Road North
Applicants — Lito Navaleza on Behalf of 470088 Ontario Ltd.
Approve with conditions
MR
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Planning Comments:
The subject property located at 165 Fairway Road North is zoned Residential Six (R-6), and designated
Low Rise Residential in the City Official Plan. The applicant is proposing to create a Multiple Dwelling
with 7 units and cannot meet the requirements of Section 40.2.6 of the Zoning By-law. The applicant is
requesting relief to permit the following:
a) An interior side yard setback of 2.0 metres (left side) and 0 metres (right side) rather than the
required 2.5 metres;
b) A rear yard setback of 0.1 metres rather than the required 7.5 metres;
Further relief is being sought from:
d) Section 6.1.1.1 d) i) to permit parking between the front fagade and the front lot line, whereas
no parking is permitted between the front fagade and the front lot line.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on September 6, 2019.
165 Fairway Road North (Front View)
165 Fairway Road North (Side View)
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.
General Intent of Official Plan
1. The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The intent of
this designation is to encourage a range of different forms of housing to achieve a low density
neighbourhood. The requested variances to legalize the existing setbacks are appropriate and
continues to maintain the low density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. Staff
is in support of the application as the building has existed for a long period of time with no issues,
and it is compatible with the established neighbourhood. It is the opinion of staff that the requested
variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of Zoning By-law
2. The requests for legalizing, the side yards and rear yard all recognize an existing situation. The
building was used at one point as a tool and die shop, however the use has ceased and the owner
is looking to construct 5 new residential units on the property. The building has existed for quite a
number of years with no negative impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, and the applicant has
advised that building will continue to exist as is.
The requested minor variance to permit the required parking located between the front fagade and
the front lot line, recognize an existing situation. The zoning requirement to not permit parking
between the front fagade and the lot line, is to ensure that a parking lot doesn't dominate the front
street vista and to provide an adequate buffer from the street. The proposed parking lot is setback
approximately 19 metres from the front lot line. The owner has submitted a Site Plan application,
which is currently under review. In addition, staff is satisfied that there is still a sufficient amount of
buffer space from Fairway Road, and legalizing the proposed parking lot meets the general intent of
the Zoning By-law.
Application is Minor
3. Staff is of the opinion that the requested variances are minor and the approval of this application will
not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. The
proposed variances will be negligible due to the fact they recognize an existing situation.
Application in Appropriate
4. The requested variances should not impact any of the adjacent properties or the surrounding
neighbourhood. Therefore, the variances are appropriate for the development and use of the land
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that this application be approved subject to the
conditions outlined below in the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
As this application is seeking to legalize existing features, Transportation Services has no concerns with
the proposed application.
Environmental Comments:
Environmental Planning has no concerns with this application.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning has no concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
That minor variance application A2019-102 requesting permission to permit a multiple dwelling
with a side yard setback of 2.0 metres (left side) and 0.0 metres (right side) rather than the required
2.5 metres; a rear yard setback of 0.1 metres rather than the required 7.5 metres; to permit parking
between the front facade and the front line, whereas no parking is permitted between the front
fagade and the front lot line be approved with conditions:
1. That a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate is obtained from the Planning Division to establish
the Multiple Dwelling use on the property.
2. That Site Plan approval is issued to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site Development
and Customer Service.
3. That all conditions shall be completed prior to July 1St, 2020. Any request for a time
extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to fulfill these
conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
Tim Seyler, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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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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: Andrew Pinnell, Planner — 519-741-2200 ext. 7668
WARD: 6
DATE OF REPORT: September 10, 2019
REPORT #: DSD -19-218
SUBJECT: A2019-103 — 581 Strasburg Road
Applicant — GSP Group Inc. c/o Valerie Schmidt
Owner — Trez MR Holdings (Ontario) Ltd.
Approve Subject to Conditions
REPORT
Planning Comments:
The subject property is located on Strasburg Road, north of Block Line Road, in the Alpine Planning
Community. The subject property is designated Medium Rise Residential in the Official Plan and is part
of a Community Node Urban Structure component. The property is zoned Residential Eight (R-8) in By-
law 85-1. Low Rise Residential development (existing semi-detached dwellings) is located to the north
and east, while Medium Rise Residential development (existing 95 -unit multiple dwelling and planned
107 -unit multiple dwelling) is located immediately to the south. Planning staff visited the site on
September 9, 2019.
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The property is developed with a 2.5 storey, 21 -unit multiple dwelling. A Site Plan Application (file
SP19/093/S/LT) has been submitted to the City which proposes to add a two storey addition on top of
the existing building and to renovate the building's interior to achieve a 4.5 storey, 35 -unit multiple
dwelling.
The owner is seeking approval of a minor variance in order to reduce the number of required parking
spaces from 61 (1.75 spaces per unit) to 35 (1.0 spaces per unit). It should be noted that a 36th "compact"
space is provided, but this does not count as a required space for zoning by-law purposes, due to the
insufficient size.
Planning staff understands that of the 36 proposed parking spaces:
• 35 count towards required parking under the zoning by-law
• 29 are for residents
• 4 are for visitors
• 2 are barrier -free
• 1 is compact (does not count towards required parking)
General Intent and Purpose of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Tests
Section 13.C.8.2. of the Official Plan states:
The City may consider adjustments to parking requirements for properties within an area or areas,
where the City is satisfied that adequate alternative parking facilities are available, where
developments adopt transportation demand management (TDM) measures or where sufficient
transit exists or is to be provided.
In this case, the applicant has provided a Parking Study, prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions
Ltd., dated July 2019, which states that the parking demand can be accommodated by the proposed
supply. It should be noted that the property is on a local bus route and within 250 metres of an Npress
transit route and other local routes.
To support the reduced parking, the Parking Study suggests that the higher number of proposed bicycle
parking spaces may reduce parking demand. Bicycle parking will be implemented through the Site Plan
process. It also recommends that parking be "unbundled" (i.e., be charged separately to tenants and not
connected to the ownership / rental of residential units). In this regard, planning staff recommends a
condition to require an agreement for unbundled parking. Therefore, the variance meets the intent of the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
"Minor" Test
The variance is minor in that it will not create unacceptably adverse impacts on adjacent uses or lands.
The parking study suggests that the proposed development will be able to accommodate the required
parking on the site, despite the parking reduction.
Desirability for Appropriate Development or Use Test
The variance will support the ongoing maintenance and stability of the existing housing stock reusing and
adapting the housing stock through renovation, conversion, and rehabilitation, as encouraged through
Policy 4.C.1.10. of the Official Plan. Moreover, the variance would facilitate transit -supportive
intensification of a property that is within a land use designation and zone that supports relatively high
higher floor space ratio (massing). Therefore, the variance is desirable for the appropriate development
of the land.
For the abovementioned reasons, Planning staff is of the opinion that the variance request is justified, subject
to the conditions outlined below.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance.
Transportation Services Comments:
Based on the justification provided by the applicant,
parking rate for this application.
Engineering Comments:
No Engineering concerns.
Heritage Comments:
No heritage planning concerns.
Transportation Services can support the proposed
Environmental Planning Comments:
Tree Management Policy requirements is / will be addressed through the site plan process.
RECOMMENDATION
That Minor Variance Application A2019-103 requesting to reduce the number of required parking spaces
from 61 (1.75 spaces per unit) to 35 (1.0 spaces per unit), be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to be prepared by the City
Solicitor and registered on the title of the property to require unbundled parking, such agreement
to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Director of Transportation Services, and
2. That this approval shall apply only to the development proposed through Site Plan Application
SP19/093/S/LT.
Andrew Pinnell, MCIP, RPP
Planner
Attach:
• Site Plan Submitted with Application Form
Juliane von Westerholt, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
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Development Services Department
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Brian Bateman, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7869
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APPLICATION #: B2019-058
202 Montgomery
Applicant: A. & F. Greenfield Homes Ltd.
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Planning Comments:
The subject property is located on the north side of Montgomery Road near Fairmont Road. The
subject property is zoned Residential Four Zone (R-6) in the Zoning By-law and designated Low
Rise Residential in the City's 2014 Official Plan. The property currently contains a semi-
detached dwelling under construction. Surrounding development of the neighbourhood consists
single, semi-detached and low rise multiple dwellings. Montgomery Park is situated across the
street.
The Owner is requesting permission to sever the subject lands into two lots to allow separate
ownership of each semi-detached unit. The severed and retained lots would each have lot
widths of 7.62 metres, a depth of 45.7 metres, and an area of 348 square metres.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 28, 2019.
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. Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and
shape of the proposed lots are suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the
surrounding community. The lands front onto a public street and full services are available.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2019-058
requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots to allow separate ownership of
each semi-detached unit be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the Recommendation
section of this report.
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Planning Comments:
The subject property is located on the north side of Montgomery Road near Fairmont Road. The
subject property is zoned Residential Four Zone (R-6) in the Zoning By-law and designated Low
Rise Residential in the City's 2014 Official Plan. The property currently contains a semi-
detached dwelling under construction. Surrounding development of the neighbourhood consists
single, semi-detached and low rise multiple dwellings. Montgomery Park is situated across the
street.
The Owner is requesting permission to sever the subject lands into two lots to allow separate
ownership of each semi-detached unit. The severed and retained lots would each have lot
widths of 7.62 metres, a depth of 45.7 metres, and an area of 348 square metres.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 28, 2019.
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. Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and
shape of the proposed lots are suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the
surrounding community. The lands front onto a public street and full services are available.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2019-058
requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots to allow separate ownership of
each semi-detached unit be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the Recommendation
section of this report.
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Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent.
Heritage Comments:
No cultural heritage issues or concerns.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Environmental Planning requests the following conditions be included:
That the owner shall prepare a scoped Tree Preservation Plan focusing on the City -
owned street tree for the severed and retained lands in accordance with the City's Tree
Management Policy to be approved by the City's Director of Planning in consultation with
the City's Operation Division. Such plans shall include, among other matters, the
species, size, and condition of the street tree, and the identification of a proposed
building envelope/work zone including driveways and grades, measures for remediation
of any impacts of construction (e.g. soil compaction, physical damage).
2. 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. If the
plan is not implemented, and / or irreparable harm to the tree has occurred, or if the tree
has been removed, compensation for the replacement of the tree will be required to the
satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Cemeteries and in accordance with the
Development Manual.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services will require funds for a future sidewalk to be dedicated to the City of
Kitchener's Engineering Services for the entire frontage of the severed portion of 202
Montgomery Road.
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 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 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 $3,505.20.
Park Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation
calculated by the lineal frontage (7.62m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
A city owned tree is located in the boulevard of the subject property. The owner is required to:
• Show existing city owned vegetation on Removals/Demolition Plan or/Tree Management
Plan,
• Locate servicing/driveways in a location that avoids the tree where possible, or
• Replace the tree conforming to the Section M of the Development Manual (in
coordination with Urban Forestry/Engineering staff) at the owner's cost.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-058 requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
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(ies) to the satisfaction of the
City's Revenue Division;
2. 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.
3. That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits the Consent Application Review Fee
of $350.00 to the Region of Waterloo.
4. That the Owner pays cash -in -lieu of Parkland Dedication in the amount of $3, 505.20 to
the satisfaction of the Director of Operations.
5. That the Owner makes satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Engineering
regarding the provision of separate municipal services and driveway ramps to City
of Kitchener standards.
6. That the Owner makes satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Transportation
Planning regarding payment towards the future installation of sidewalks.
7. That the owner shall prepare a scoped Tree Preservation Plan focusing on the City -
owned street tree for the severed and retained lands in accordance with the City's
Tree Management Policy to be approved by the City's Director of Planning in
consultation with the City's Operation Division. Such plans shall include, among
other matters, the species, size, and condition of the street tree, and the
identification of a proposed building envelope/work zone including driveways and
grades, measures for remediation of any impacts of construction (e.g. soil
compaction, physical damage).
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8. 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. If the plan is not implemented, and / or irreparable harm to the tree has
occurred, or if the tree has been removed, compensation for the replacement of the
tree will be required to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Cemeteries and
in accordance with the Development Manual.
Brian Bateman MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt BES, 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 U Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4466
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
D20-20/19 KIT
September 10,
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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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
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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
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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Development Services Department wwwkitchener.ca
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
WARD: 4
DATE OF REPORT: September 6, 2019
REPORT NUMBER: DSD -19-220
SUBJECT: Applications B2019-059
269 Trillium Drive
Owners — 1054558 Ontario Limited
Applicant — Gerhard (Gary) Auer — ACI Survey Consultants
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Application B2019-059 request an access easement with a width of 12.1 metres over lands municipally
addressed as 269 Trillium Drive in favour of 299 Trillium Drive for the purpose of constructing a
driveway and emergency access fire route.
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Planning Comments:
The building at 269 Trillium Drive has recently received conditional site plan approval for a building
addition and the relocation of a driveway access to the subject property. All technical aspects of the
new driveway location have been reviewed and conditionally approved by the Site Plan Review
Committee. As 269 and 299 Trillium Drive are owned by different entities, an easement is required
for the new driveway.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that the easement be approved, subject to the
conditions listed in the Recommendation section of this report.
Operations (Design and Development) Comments:
Parkland dedication is not required for this application as it has been satisfied though the Site
Plan Application Process.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed easement application.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services has no objections to the proposed consent applications.
Engineering Services Comments:
Engineering has no concerns with the proposed easement for fire route requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-059 requesting an access easement with a width of 12.1 metres over
lands municipally addressed as 269 Trillium Drive in favour of 299 Trillium Drive for the
purpose of constructing a driveway and emergency access fire route, be approved subject
to the following conditions:
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. That the Transfer Easement document required to create the Easement being
approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the City
Solicitor:
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a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easement 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);
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easement being granted
shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall not be
amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express written
consent of the City.
4. 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, 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
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
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September 10,
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:
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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
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
Staff Report
Development Services Department
REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD:
DATE OF REPORT:
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Committee of Adjustment
September 17th, 2019
Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
Eric Schneider, Junior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
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September 9th, 2019
DSD -19-221
APPLICATION #: B2019-060
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Applicant: Predrag Vojinovic
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the Zoning By-law and designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The property
currently contains a semi-detached dwelling under construction. The existing development of
the neighbourhood consists of single detached, semi-detached, and multiple dwellings.
The Owner is requesting permission to sever the subject lands into two lots to allow separate
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Planning Comments:
The subject property is zoned Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Use Provision 329U in
the Zoning By-law and designated Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The property
currently contains a semi-detached dwelling under construction. The existing development of
the neighbourhood consists of single detached, semi-detached, and multiple dwellings.
The Owner is requesting permission to sever the subject lands into two lots to allow separate
ownership of each semi-detached unit. The severed lot would have a lot width of 7.58 metres, a
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depth of 42.88 metres, and an area of 314 square metres. The retained lot would have a lot
width of 7.59 metres, a depth of 45.60 metres, and an area of 336 square metres.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 19th, 2019.
Semi-detached dwelling under construction at 39 Belmont Ave West (August 19, 2019)
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. Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and
shape of the proposed lots are suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the
surrounding community. The lands front onto a public street and full services are available.
The proposed lots conform to the Official Plan. Both the retained and severed lots reflect the
general scale and character of the established development pattern of surrounding lands.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2019-060,
requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots to allow separate ownership of
each semi-detached unit be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the Recommendation
section of this report.
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Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. 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.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Environmental Planning has no concerns.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any 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 services that may be required to service this property, all prior to
severance approval. Our records indicate sanitary and water municipal services are currently
available to service this property. Storm sewer would require to be extended, it is
recommended the applicant investigate alternative sump pump discharge arrangements. 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 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 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.
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 $3,486.80.
Park Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation
calculated by the lineal frontage (7.58m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage metre.
Street trees are required along frontage of Belmont Ave W. at the owner's cost. Refer to
Section M of the Development Manual for Tree Planting & Establishment Best Management
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Practices. Street trees are to conform to Section M. Provide Tree Management Plan and
Planting Plan stamped by a certified Landscape Architect for review and approval (in
coordination with Urban Forestry/Engineering staff).
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-060 requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
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(ies) to the
satisfaction of the City's Revenue Division;
2. That the owner pay to the City of Kitchener a cash -in -lieu contribution for park
dedication on the severed parcel equal in the amount of $3,486.80 The park land
dedication is calculated at the residential rate of 5% of the per metre lineal
frontage land value for the severed portion.
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 two full size 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.
4. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Division for the installation of any new service connections to the
severed and/or retained lands.
5. 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.
6. That the Owner provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal
servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
7. 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.
8. That the Owner provides Engineering staff with confirmation that the basement
elevation 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 to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
9. That the Owner shall prepare a Tree Management Plan for both the severed and
retained 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 demolition or issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include,
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among other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work
zone, landscaped areas and vegetation to be preserved.
10. That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits the Consent Application
Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region of Waterloo.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt BES, 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 U Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4466
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
D20-20/19 KIT
September 10,
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
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Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca
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:
Eric Schneider, Junior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
WARD:
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DATE OF REPORT:
September 9, 2019
REPORT #:
DSD -19-222
SUBJECT:
APPLICATION #: B2019-061
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The subject property is zoned Residential Four Zone (R-4) in the Zoning By-law and designated
Low Rise Residential in the City's Official Plan. The property currently contains a semi-detached
dwelling under construction. The existing development of the neighbourhood consists of single
detached, semi-detached, and multiple dwellings.
The Owner is requesting permission to sever the subject lands into two lots to allow separate
ownership of each semi-detached unit. The severed lot would have a lot width of 17.06 metres,
a depth of 22.26 metres, and an area of 435.5 square metres. The retained lot would have a lot
width of 23.05 metres, a depth of 17.04 metres, and an area of 392.9 square metres.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on August 27th, 2019.
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. Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and
shape of the proposed lots are suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the
surrounding community. The lands front onto a public street and full services are available.
The proposed lots conform to the Official Plan. Both the retained and severed lots reflect the
general scale and character of the established development pattern of surrounding lands.
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Semi-detached dwelling under construction at 359 Alice Avenue (August 27, 2019)
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2019-061,
requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots to allow separate ownership of
each semi-detached unit 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. 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.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff has no concerns.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Environmental Planning has no concerns.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
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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 and water municipal services are currently
available to service this property. Storm sewer would require to be extended, it is
recommended the applicant investigate alternative sump pump discharge arrangements. 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 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 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.
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 $6,471.74.
Park Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation
calculated by the lineal frontage (17.069m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage metre.
All street trees are to be protected immediately with tree protection fencing and the boulevards
to be clean and all debris to be removed. A Tree Management Plan and Planting Plan stamped
by a certified Landscape Architect is required for review and approval (in coordination with
Urban Forestry/Engineering staff).
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-061 requesting consent to sever the subject property into two lots be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
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(ies) to the
satisfaction of the City's Revenue Division;
2. That the owner pay to the City of Kitchener a cash -in -lieu contribution for park
dedication on the severed parcel equal in the amount of $6,471.74. The park land
dedication is calculated at the residential rate of 5% of the per metre lineal
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frontage land value for the severed portion.
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 two full size 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.
4. That the Owner make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Division for the installation of any new service connections to the
severed and/or retained lands.
5. 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.
6. That the Owner provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal
servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
7. 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.
8. That the Owner provides Engineering staff with confirmation that the basement
elevation 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 to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
9. That the Owner shall prepare a Tree Management Plan for both the severed and
retained 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 demolition or issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include,
among other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work
zone, landscaped areas and vegetation to be preserved.
10. That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits the Consent Application
Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region of Waterloo.
Eric Schneider, BES
Junior Planner
Juliane von Westerholt BES, 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 U Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4466
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
D20-20/19 KIT
September 10,
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
Document Number: 3092415 Version: 1
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
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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
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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Development Services Department wwwkitchener.ca
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
WARD: 3
DATE OF REPORT: September 6, 2019
REPORT NUMBER: DSD -19-223
SUBJECT: Application B2019-062
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Report:
The owner is applying for a new mortgage on a portion of the lands for the purpose of financing
for repairs and maintenance to existing facilities. Previous consent for mortgages were approved
in 2001 and 2004. In 2001, a consent for mortgage was granted to allow 60 townhouse units to
be mortgaged separately from a long term care facility consisting of two unconnected buildings.
In 2014, one of those buildings was redeveloped and required a mortgage.
Application B2019-062 requests consent to mortgage an irregularly shaped parcel of land, being
Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-14446. The boundaries of these lands where created through a
previous mortgage approval.
The subject property is designated Institutional in the City's Official Plan and zoned Major
Intuitional in Zoning By-law 85-1.
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, regard shall be had to the adequacy or utilities and municipal services.
Planning staff is recommending the same approach that was undertaken in 2004 where the owner
and mortgagee enter into an agreement to not disrupt servicing or access to the remainder of the
lands should a mortgage default occur. A consent for mortgage purposes does not convey land
or allow the sale or purchase of land, but allows the partial discharge of an existing mortgage and
replacement with a supplementary mortgage. In the event of a mortgage default, the mortgagee
would need to pursue additional approvals to have a legal lot. A fully severed lot would require
the installation of separate service connections, the provision of full access and zoning
compliance. To achieve this, site alterations, easements and/or minor variances may be
necessary. Easements cannot be provided at this time, as all portions of the property are in the
same ownership, however subject to different mortgages.
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent.
Transportation Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Comments:
Engineering has no concerns with mortgaging portions of the lands differently. In the event of a
mortgage default and/or if the lands are conveyed, the following engineering conditions would
apply;
Severance of any blocks within the subject lands will require separate, individual service
connections (or easements if shared services) for sanitary, storm, and water, in accordance with
City policies.
Staff Report KN NEx
Development Services Department wwwkitchener.ca
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 new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards. 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 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.
Operations Comments:
Parkland Dedication will not be required on this application as no new developable lots have
been created.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Environmental Planning staff do not have any concerns with the proposed application.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Application B2019-062 requesting consent to mortgage an irregularly shaped parcel of land,
being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-14446, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
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 shall submit a draft reference plan showing the boundaries of the
lands to be conveyed for approval by the City's Director of Planning.
4. That the Owner and mortgagee 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:
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"in the event enforcements proceedings are taken under the terms of a
mortgage/charge of lands, the Owner, its successor or assigns, shall take no action
to affect the servicing and/or access to any building on the lands described as Parts
1 & 3 Plan 58R-13634 and/or Part 1 58R-14446."
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
www. reg i o nofwate rl oo. ca
Matthew Colley
575-4757 ext. 3210
D20-20/19 KIT
September 10,
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:
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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
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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
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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
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
'These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1
Grand River Conservation Authority
Staff Report
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Development Services Department wwwkitchener.ca
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.
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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
Region of Waterloo
Holly Dyson
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City of Kitchener
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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