HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA - 2019-09-17COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee of Adjustment met this date, commencing at 10:02 a.m.
Present: Mr. D. Cybalski - Chair
Mr. B. McColl
Mr. S. Hannah
Mr. M. Kidd
Officials: Ms. J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner
Mr. S. Ryder, Traffic Planning Analyst
Ms. D. Saunderson, Secretary -Treasurer
Ms. H. Dyson, Administrative Clerk
MINUTES
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the regular minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held August 20, 2019, as circulated to
the members, be accepted.
Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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
Appearances:
In Support: None
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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 forthe severed lot and a Contractor Yard and Stormwater
Management Facility is proposed for the retained land.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-230 dated
September 5, 2019, recommending deferral of this application to the December 10, 2019
Committee of Adjustment meeting to allow time for further dialogue.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated May 14, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application,
subject to the following condition:
1. That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit payment to the Region of Waterloo,
the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) dated
September 9, 2019, recommending refusal of this application as safe access is not available to the
area in times of flooding.
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1. Submission No.: B 2019-019 (Cont'd
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of Alphabet Overland Self Storage Inc. requesting 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, on Lot 12 and Part
Lots 9, 11 & 16, Plan 791, being Parts 3 & 4 on Reference Plan 58R-1275, 49 Overland Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED to the December 10, 2019 Committee of Adjustment meeting,
with the opportunity to reschedule to an earlier date pending the outcome of discussions with the
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding their request for safe access.
Carried
COMBINED APPLICATIONS:
1. 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
Appearances:
In Support:
S. Code
Contra:
None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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 SP17/091/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 underthe new Zoning By-law currently under appeal.
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 'E'.
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
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 Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-225 dated
September 17, 2019, recommending approval of these applications, subject to the conditions
outlined in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to applications B
2019-051 to B 2019-054, subject to the following condition:
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.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 5, 2019, advising they have no concerns with application A 2019-082.
The Committee considered comments from Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. dated August 29, 2019
requesting a condition be added to the Committee's decision this date requiring a blanket easement
on Parcels "A" to "E" as shown on the severance sketch submitted with the application by ACI
Survey Consultants dated August 8, 2019, to protect servicing and access rights.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, the easement condition requested by Kitchener Wilmot
Hydro Inc. would be added to the Committee's decision this date; and, the Condition related to
obtaining a reference plan be amended to indicate two full size paper copies and a PDF version to
be provided.
Ms. S. Code was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation. In
response to questions, she advised the site contains a holding provision that restricts development
until completion of the Record of Site Condition. She further advised the holding provision would
prohibit development of the lot identified as "Parcel C" on the plan submitted with the application
until the requirements of the noise study have been addressed.
Submission No.: B 2019-051
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
That the application of NOVACORE (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE) INC. requesting permission to
sever a parcel of land identified as Future Parcel 'C' on the plan submitted with the application,
having a width on Ottawa Street of 14.2m and an area of 1.22 hectares; and, to grant various
easements on lands identified on the plan submitted with the application as follows: Easement
3 for the purpose of access and a fire route in favour of Parcels 'A, B, D & E' and servicing
(water) in favour of Parcel 'D'; Easement 4 for the purpose of access and a fire route in favour
of Parcels 'A, B, D & E' and servicing (water) in favour of Parcel 'E'; Easement 5 for the purpose
of access and a fire route in favour of Parcel 'E' and servicing (water) in favour of Parcel 'E';
Easement 6 for access and a fire route in favour of Parcels 'A, B, D & E'; and, Easement 7 for
the purpose of access and a fire route in favour of Parcels 'A, B, D & E' and servicing (sanitary)
in favour of Parcel 'D', on Part Lots 3 & 4, Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3, Plan
1026, 83 Elmsdale Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure 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 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);
and further,
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 the owner shall ensure a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking is provided to register
the approved transfer easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies to the City
Solicitor.
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director
of Engineering Services 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. That the owner shall ensure a Servicing Plan is provided showing outlets to the municipal
servicing system along with the sanitary and storm sewer design sheets to the satisfaction
of the City's Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the owner shall 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 A 2019-082 shall receive final approval.
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
9. That the owner shall 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 Services.
10. 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the following
condition:
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 Services, 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 Services. 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 Services and Chief Fire Official, the owner shall agree 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 shall agree to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the
Director of Engineering Services.
The owner shall acknowledge and agree 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 shall agree 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.
11. That the owner shall grant Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. blanket easements over Parcel
A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel D and Parcel E on ACI Survey Consultants drawing
'Severance Sketch' dated 2019-08-08 to address servicing and access.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process
with respect to the subject application. For more information please review the meeting
minutes, which are available on the City's website at www.kitchener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the
above -noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee
shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
Submission No.: B 2019-052
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of NOVACORE (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE) INC. requesting permission to
sever a parcel of land having a width on Ottawa Street South of 167.8m and an area of 0.89
hectares, identified as Parcel 'E' on the plan submitted with the application, on Part Lots 3 & 4,
Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3, Plan 1026, 83 Elmsdale Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure 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 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);
and further,
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 the owner shall ensure a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking is provided to register
the approved transfer easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies to the City
Solicitor.
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director
of Engineering Services 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. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system along with the sanitary and storm sewer design sheets to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering Services.
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
7. That the owner shall 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 A 2019-082 shall receive final approval
9. That the owner shall 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 Services.
10. 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. Such
agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and shall include the following
condition:
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 Services, 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 Services. 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 Services and Chief Fire Official, the owner shall agree 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 shall agree to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the
Director of Engineering Services.
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 shall
agree 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.
11. That the owner shall grant Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. blanket easements over Parcel
A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel D and Parcel E on ACI Survey Consultants drawing
'Severance Sketch' dated 2019-08-08 to address servicing and access.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
Submission No.: B 2019-053
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of NOVACORE (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE) INC. requesting permission to
grant an easement on Parcel 'A' on the plan submitted with the application, identified as
Easement 1 (being Parts 5 & 7 on Reference Plan 58R-18985) for the purpose of access and a
fire route in favour of Parcels 'B, C, D & E' and servicing (water) in favour of Parcels 'C, D & E',
on Part Lots 3 & 4, Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3, Plan 1026, 83 Elmsdale
Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure 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 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);
and further,
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 the owner shall ensure a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking is provided to register
the approved transfer easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to
the City Solicitor.
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director
of Engineering Services 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. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system along with the sanitary and storm sewer design sheets to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the owner shall 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 A 2019-082 shall receive final approval.
9. 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. 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 Services, 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 Services. 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 Services and Chief Fire Official, the owner shall agree 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 shall agree to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the
Director of Engineering Services.
The owner shall acknowledge and agree 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 shall
agree 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.
10. That the owner shall grant Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. blanket easements over Parcel
A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel D and Parcel E on ACI Survey Consultants drawing
'Severance Sketch' dated 2019-08-08 to address servicing and access.
It is the opinion of this Committee that
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
Submission No.: B 2019-054
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of NOVACORE (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE) INC. requesting permission to
grant an easement on Parcel 'B' on the plan submitted with the application identified as
Easement 2 (being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-18985) for the purpose of access and a fire
route in favour of Parcels'A, C, D & E' and servicing (water) in favour of Parcels'D & E', on Part
Lots 3 & 4, Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3, Plan 1026, 83 Elmsdale Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure 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 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);
and further,
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 the owner shall ensure a satisfactory Solicitor's Undertaking is provided to register
the approved transfer easements and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to
the City Solicitor.
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director
of Engineering Services 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. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system along with the sanitary and storm sewer design sheets to the satisfaction of the
City's Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the owner shall 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 A 2019-082 shall receive final approval.
9. 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. 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 Services, 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 Services. 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 Services and Chief Fire Official, the owner shall agree 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 shall agree to implement the approved plans to the satisfaction
of the City's Manager of Development Review and Customer Service and the
Director of Engineering Services.
The owner shall acknowledge and agree 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 shall
agree 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.
10. That the owner shall grant Kitchener -Wilmot Hydro Inc. blanket easements over Parcel
A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel D and Parcel E on ACI Survey Consultants drawing
'Severance Sketch' dated 2019-08-08 to address servicing and access.
It is the opinion of this Committee that
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-051 to B 2019-054 & A 2019-082 (Cont'd)
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
Submission No.: A 2019-082
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of NOVACORE (83 ELMSDALE DRIVE) INC. requesting permission for the
land identified as future Parcel 'C' on the plan submitted with the application to allow a lot width
of 14.2m rather than the required 30m under Zoning By-law 85-1 in current force and effect; and,
permission to allow a lot width of 14.2m rather than the required 15m under Zoning By-law 2019-
051, on Part Lots 3 & 4, Plan 1021, Part Lot 1, Plan 1022 and Part Lot 3, Plan 1026, 83 Elmsdale
Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
That the 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, c. P
13, as amended, and the variance shall be deemed to have come into force as of the date
of this decision.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
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NEW BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS:
1. Submission No.:
A 2019-092
Applicants:
Catherine Annoni-Galvez
Property Location:
30 Dieppe Avenue
Legal Description:
Lot 15, Plan 774
Appearances:
In Support:
C. Annoni-Galvez
J. Galvez
Contra:
None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-207 dated August
29, 2019, recommending approval of this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Ms. C. Annoni-Galvez and Mr. J. Galvez were in attendance in support of the subject application
and staff recommendation.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt advised the minor variance requested this date
takes into consideration the entire front yard addition, as both the existing covered porch and
mudroom exceed 0.6m in height.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of CATHERINE ANNONI-GALVEZ requesting permission to legalize an
existing covered front porch and mudroom addition exceeding 0.6m in height having a front yard
setback of 3.25m, whereas the By-law requires a minimum 5.5m and maximum 7.5m front yard
setback, on Lot 15, Plan 774, 30 Dieppe Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City's website at www.kitchener.ca
Carried
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2. Submission No.: A 2019-093
Applicants: Sean Shahrokhnia
Property Location: 155 Breckenridge Drive
Legal Description: Part Lot 31, Plan 1307, beinq Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-2288
Appearances:
In Support: S. Shahrokhnia
S. Gobran
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-208 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Messrs. S. Shahrokhnia and S. Gobran were in attendance in support of the subject application
and staff recommendation. Mr. Shahrokhnia confirmed the total number of off-street parking spaces
provided should be sufficient as a number of patients use taxi or bus service to visit the office.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt advised the By-law does not differentiate between
the type of practice within the Health Office use. She stated restricting the applicant to a specific
type of physician would restrict their as -of -right Zoning permissions for a Health Office use.
Mr. B. McColl requested, and it was agreed, the date to complete the imposed conditions would be
extended to March 31, 2020.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of SHAHROKHNIA PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL CORP. requesting
permission to convert a vacant building into a health office that occupies 100% of the Gross
Floor Area (GFA) whereas the By-law permits a health office to occupy a maximum of 50% of
the GFA; having 7 off-street parking spaces rather than the required 21 off-street parking spaces
under Zoning By-law 85-1; as well as, permission under Zoning By-law 2019-051 for a health
office to have 7 off-street parking spaces rather than the required 16 off-street parking spaces,
on Part Lot 31, Plan 1307, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-2288, 155 Breckenridge Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall submit a parking justification study to the satisfaction of the Director
of Transportation Services.
2. That the owner shall update the Occupancy Certificate to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning (following completion of the above noted Condition 1).
3. That the owner shall 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.
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2. Submission No.: A 2019-093 (Cont'd)
4. That the owner shall complete the above noted Conditions 1 to 3 prior to March 31, 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.
5. That the minor variance pertaining to 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 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
3. Submission No.: A 2019-094
Applicants: Sarah Courtney
Property Location: 205 Strange Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 2, Registered Plan 431, Part Lot 492, Plan 377, Subject to
& Together with Right of Way, on Part Park Lot 492, Registered
Plan 377
Appearances:
In Support: None
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant 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 1.7m rather than the required 3m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-209 dated
September 10, 2019, recommending deferral of this application to allow the owner time for further
dialogue with staff.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
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That the application of Sarah Courtney 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
1.7m rather than the required 3m, on Part Lot 2, Registered Plan 431, Part Lot 492, Plan 377,
Subject to & Together with Right of Way, on Part Park Lot 492, Registered Plan 377, 205 Strange
Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED to the October 15, 2019 Committee of Adjustment
meeting.
Carried
4. Submission No.: A 2019-095
Applicants: Randy and Rebecca Newell
Property Location: 43 Jack Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 15, Plan 830
Appearances:
In Support: R. & R. Newell
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-210 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Mr. R. Newell and Ms. R. Newell were in attendance in support of the subject application and
staff recommendation. Mr. Newell provided a brief overview of his catering business, noting it is
currently a solo operation. He advised depending on the businesses success, he would consider
moving if additional employees were required. Mr. Newell stated he will be fully licensed and is
currently incorporated.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt advised the current Zoning regulations for home
business would permit one non-resident employee to be located on the subject property. She
indicated the intention of Condition 4 in the staff report recommendation, regarding non-resident
workers not being permitted to the property, was included to ensure the business remains at a
small scale. She further advised she would have no objection if it was the Committee's wish not
to impose the condition through the decision this date.
It was requested, and agreed, that Condition 4 of the staff recommendation regarding non-
resident workers being prohibited from attending the property be stricken from the Committee's
decision this date.
Mr. B. McColl requested, and it was agreed, Condition 5 of the staff recommendation regarding
a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate, be extended to December 31, 2019.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of RANDY and REBECCA NEWELL requesting permission 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 business use, on Lot 15, Plan 830, 43 Jack Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
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Submission No.: A 2019-095 (Cont'd)
1. That the owner shall obtain a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate from the Planning Division.
2. That the owner shall ensure the Home Business - Catering Service Establishment use on
the subject property shall be a maximum of 27.87 square metres (as per Section
5.13.1.2(g) of the By-law).
3. That the owner shall ensure no direct retail sales are permitted from the property.
4. That the owner shall complete the above noted Condition 1 by December 31, 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
5. Submission No.: A 2019-096
Applicant: John Mensink
Property Location: 260 Frederick Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 3 Registered Plan 429, being Part 2 on Reference Plan
58R-13100
Appearances:
In Support: J. Mensink
C. Ostell
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-211 dated
September 10, 2019, recommending refusal of this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Mr. J. Mensink and Ms. C. Ostell were in attendance in support of the subject application and
staff recommendation. Mr. Mensink provided an overview of the subject application, stating the
property has existed in its current state for 17 years, adding in his opinion the existing driveway
provides the safest way for the tenants to exit the property.
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5. Submission No.: A 2019-096 (Cont'd)
Ms. J. von Westerholt advised there were a number of complaints made to the City regarding
driveway widths in the vicinity of the subject property. She stated although staff have
recommended refusal of the subject application, suggested wording was provided within the staff
report should the Committee wish to approve the application this date. In response to further
questions, she indicated as the Region of Waterloo has requested a Regional Access Permit for
the existing driveway, it was unlikely a Permit was ever obtained.
In response to questions, Ms. Ostell stated they were advised by a private company that the
driveway could not consist of only one material. She indicated the cost to redo the driveway
would be prohibitive.
Mr. S. Hannah suggested, and it was agreed, that the condition related to obtaining a Regional
Access Permit not be imposed, as the property has existed in this state for 17 years without
concern.
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
That the application of JOHN MENSINK requesting 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, on Part Lot 3, Registered
Plan 429, being Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-13100, 260 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario,
BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
That the owner shall ensure 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
6. Submission No.: A 2019-097
Applicant: David Am and Edeltraut Horn
Property Location: 74 Ahrens Street West
Legal Description: Part Lots 165 & 166, Registered Plan 374
Appearances:
In Support: A. Stellings
D. Am
B. Buchanan
IIsM oil
Written Submissions: None
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6. Submission No.: A 2019-097 (Cont'd)
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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 fapade and side lot line less than 3m, whereas the
By-law does not permit parking between the fapade 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-212 dated
September 6 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application subject to the following
condition:
1. The applicant must obtain an access permit from the Region of Waterloo to legalize the
existing access.
Ms. A. Stellings and Mr. D. Am were in attendance in support of the subject application and staff
recommendation.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt confirmed the driveway would be required to be
paved and demarked through the Site Plan Approval process. She indicated a Site Plan Approval
application has not yet been submitted for the subject property.
Moved by Mr. SH
Seconded by Mr. BM
That the application of DAVID ARN and EDELTRAUT HORN requesting 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 fapade and side lot
line less than 3m, whereas the By-law does not permit parking between the fapade 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, on Part Lots 165 & 166, Registered Plan 374, 74 Ahrens Street
West, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
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 the owner shall obtain a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate from the Planning Division
to establish the Multiple Dwelling use on the property.
3. That the owner shall ensure the 2 existing parking spaces located closest to the Ahrens
Street/Maynard Avenue intersection in the Corner Visibility Triangle (CVT) be removed
and landscaping be reinstated in the side yard area to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning.
4. That the owner shall obtain a retrofit permit for the fourth unit from Fire Prevention.
5. That the owner shall ensure 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.
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6. Submission No.: A 2019-097 (Cont'd)
6. That the owner shall complete the above noted Conditions 1 to 5 prior to July 1, 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
Submission No.: A 2019-098
Applicants: David Elliott
Property Location: 44 Breithaupt Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 140, Registered Plan 376
Appearances:
In Support: D. Elliot
S. Gobran
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-213 dated August
29, 2019, recommending approval of this application as amended.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Messrs. D. Elliott and S. Gobran were in attendance in support of the subject application and
staff recommendation. In response to questions, Mr. Gobran advised he was in support of the
proposed amendment as outlined in the staff recommendation regarding the additional variance
for the encroachment into the Driveway Visibility Triangle (DVT).
The Chair noted an amended report was circulated to the Committee this date, which included
a paragraph related to the Notice of Hearing, stating no additional notice would be required to
include the variance for the encroachment into the DVT.
Mr. B. McColl requested, and it was agreed, that a condition be added to the Committee's
decision this date requiring the encroachment into the visibility triangle be restricted to the
support posts for the second storey deck.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. M. Kidd
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Submission No.: A 2019-098 (Cont'd)
That the application of DAVID ELLIOTT requesting 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; and, to allow a second storey uncovered 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 the Driveway Visibility Triangle (DVT) whereas the By-
law does not permit encroachments into the DVT, on Part Lot 140, Registered Plan 376, 44
Breithaupt Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
That the encroachment into the Driveway Visibility Triangle (DVT) is restricted to the
support posts for the second storey deck.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
8. Submission No.: A 2019-099
Applicant: Sheldon Development Corp.
Property Location: 289 & 295 Sheldon Avenue North
Legal Description: Part Lot 180, Registered Plan 651
Appearances:
In Support: N. Orasanin
Contra: K. Thomas
G. Manos
Written Submissions: G. & D. Manos
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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 12.1m rather than the maximum permitted height of 11.55m;
and, a front yard setback of 5m rather than the required 6.62m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-214 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Mr. N. Orasanin was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff
recommendation.
Ms. K. Thomas addressed the Committee in opposition to the subject application. She expressed
concerns with increased traffic; on -street parking; children/pedestrian safety; and, decreased
property values. She further advised in her opinion, the proposed development does not fit within
the character of the neighbourhood.
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In response to questions, Mr. Ryder indicated a development of this size would not warrant a
traffic impact study. He further advised Transportation Services has reviewed the subject
application and believes the increased traffic volumes would have no adverse impacts on the
neighbourhood. Ms. J. von Westerholt further advised a Site Plan meeting has been scheduled
for early October, 2019, adding if a traffic impact study was warranted it would be addressed
through that process.
Mr. G. Manos addressed the Committee in opposition to the subject application, stating in his
opinion, the requested variances do not meet the four tests and the FSR is not minor. He
expressed concerns regarding: the proposed development being out of character with the
neighbourhood; the proposed height and setbacks; shadowing; and, reduced privacy. Mr. Manos
further advised it is his belief a development of this nature is not in compliance with the Official
Plan, adding in his opinion, a development of a smaller scale would be more appropriate for the
neighbourhood.
Mr. Orasanin provided a brief overview of the proposed development, stating the subject
properties are comprised of 2 residential parcels and a third parcel being acquired from the City.
He indicated the total area of the three parcels is 5,574 sq.m., indicating the actual development
has a total FSR of 0.56 for the entire site. He commented the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
requires a 15m setback, which has impacted the overall calculation of the FSR. He further
advised they have reviewed all other requirements for the proposed development and it is fully
functional. He stated the greatest height of the building is at the rear of the property adjacent to
the expressway, indicating the front of the building is in compliance with the Zoning regulations.
Mr. Orasanin provided an overview of buildings within the immediate vicinity of the subject
property, indicating they are multi -use buildings ranging from duplexes to a 94 -unit building, as
well as a group home.
Mr. Manos expressed concerns with comparing the proposed development to the 94 -unit multi -
residential dwelling, noting that property is in an R-7 Zone and is not comparable to the proposed
development.
In response to questions, Ms. von Westerholt advised staff are in agreement with the applicant's
interpretation regarding the variance for the FSR, stating the City's Official Plan contemplates
an increase in FSR from 0.6 to 0.7 for that area.
The Chair acknowledged the concerns of the neighbours, noting staff through their report have
determined the subject application has met the four tests in determining whether a variance is
minor.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of SHELDON DEVELOPMENT CORP requesting 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 ratherthan the maximum permitted
height of 11.55m; and, a front yard setback of 5m rather than the required 6.62m, on Part Lot
180, Registered Plan 651, 289 and 295 Sheldon Avenue North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain Site Plan approval to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site
Development and Customer Service.
2. That the above noted Condition 1 shall be completed prior to October 1, 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor
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8. Submission No.: A 2019-099 (Cont'd)
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
Mr. M. Kidd left the meeting at this time
9. Submission No.:
A 2019-100
Applicant:
Schlegel Urban Developments Corp.
Property Location:
John Wallace Drive
Legal Description:
Block 1, Registered Plan 58M-632
Appearances:
In Support:
C. Balluch
B. Jones
Contra:
None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-215 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the condition outlined in
the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Ms. C. Balluch and Mr. B. Jones were in attendance in support of the subject application and
staff recommendation.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt stated the condition related to the variance being
subject to a specific Site Plan is appropriate, noting if the Plan changes significantly, the
condition would ensure that Committee's approval is appropriate for the intended development.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP. requesting permission to
construct a stacked townhouse development containing a total of 54 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, on Block 1,
Registered Plan 58M-632, John Wallace Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to
the following condition:
1. That the owner shall agree the subject variances shall apply to the site layout considered
through Site Plan Application SP19/076/J/KA.
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9. Submission No.: A 2019-100 (Cont'd)
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
10. Submission No.: A 2019-101
Applicant: 2522935 Ontario Inc.
Property Location: 360 Rivertrail Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 20, Registered Plan 58M-605
Appearances:
In Support: P. Ha
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is 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 9m is required.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-216 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the condition outlined in
the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Mr. P. Ha was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation. In
response to questions, he stated the drawings indicated in staff's recommendation are prepared
and will be provided to the appropriate City staff.
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of 2522935 ONTARIO INC. 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 9m is required, on Lot 20, Registered Plan
58M-605, 360 Rivertrail Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
condition:
1. That the owner shall submit revised building drawings and a grading plan to the
satisfaction of the City's Chief Building Official by December 31, 2019.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property
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10. Submission No.: A 2019-101 (Cont'd)
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
11. Submission No.: A 2019-102
Applicant: 470088 Ontario Ltd.
Property Location: 165 Fairway Road North
Legal Description: Part Lots 30 & 31, Registered Plan 959
Appearances:
In Support: F. Kramer
L. Navaleza
C. Schmidt
Contra: P. & E. Kraftchick
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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 0.1m rather than the required 7.5m; and, to permit off-street parking
between the front fapade and the front lot line whereas the By-law does not permit parking between
the front fapade and the front lot line.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-217 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Messrs. F. Kramer and L. Navaleza and Ms. C. Schmidt were in attendance in support of the
subject application and staff recommendation.
Mr. P. Kraftchick and Ms. E. Kraftchick were in attendance in opposition of the subject
application. Mr. Kraftchick stated while overall he is not opposed to the proposed development,
he expressed concerns with the location and type of windows leading to potential loss of privacy
on his property. He requested clarification regarding the construction trailer currently on the
subject property and necessary fire access for the proposed development.
Mr. Kramer stated there are no windows proposed for the north side of the building, adding the
existing portion of the building is intended to remain unchanged.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt advised a Record of Site Condition was
submitted to the Region of Waterloo and approved in April, 2019. She further advised the
proposed development would undergo the Site Plan process, which would address any
additional conditions that may be required to facilitate the development.
The Chair acknowledged the concerns regarding the construction trailer and fire access, noting
they were outside the Committee's purview and would need to be addressed by the appropriate
City department.
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11. Submission No.: A 2019-102 (Cont'd)
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of 470088 ONTARIO LIMITED requesting permission to convert a building
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 fapade and the front lot line whereas the By-law does not permit parking
between the front fapade and the front lot line, on Part Lots 30 & 31, Registered Plan 959, 165
Fairway Road North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
That the owner shall obtain a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate from the Planning Division
to establish the Multiple Dwelling use on the property.
2. That the owner shall obtain Site Plan approval to the satisfaction of the Manager of Site
Development and Customer Service.
3. That the above noted Conditions 1 and 2 shall be completed prior to July 1, 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
12. Submission No.: A 2019-103
Applicant: Trez MR Holdings (Ontario Ltd)
Property Location: 581 Strasburg Road
Legal Description: Block N, Plan 1335
Appearances:
In Support: V. Schmidt
M. Brouwer
Contra: S. Levac
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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).
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-218 dated
September 10, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
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The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Ms. V. Schmidt and Mr. M. Brouwer were in attendance in support of the subject application and
staff recommendation. In response to questions, Ms. Schmidt stated an elevator would be
incorporated through the construction process.
Ms. S. Levac was in attendance in opposition of the subject application, noting she is a current
resident of the building. She advised her concerns were related to parking on the subject
property. She noted the current 1.75 spaces per unit provided is insufficient, noting people are
parking in the fire access. She questioned how the applicant was going to implement the
recommended unbundled parking, stating current residents have bundled parking within their
agreements. She further advised there is a lack of communication from the property owner to
inform the existing tenants of the proposed renovations and questioned whether the tenants
could participate in the Site Plan Approval process.
Ms. Schmidt advised parking issues would be addressed through the Site Plan process, adding
unbundling the parking has not been addressed at this time. She advised the parking lot is
intended to be repaved and relined, noting the Site Plan approval process is not a public process.
In response to questions, Ms. J. von Westerholt stated the Planner on the file can be made
aware of the tenant's concerns, advising parking on site during the construction phase will need
to be addressed. She noted as a possible option, the applicant could enter into off-site parking
agreements during the construction phase to help alleviate some of the issues related to parking
on site.
In response to questions, Ms. Schmidt advised the development has not yet received Site Plan
Approval in Principle. She indicated there are 2 items to clarify prior to achieving Approval in
Principle, being the tree management plan and the functional stormwater management plan.
It was suggested, and agreed, that the application be deferred for three months, with the
opportunity to reschedule to an earlier date pending receipt of Site Plan Approval in Principle and
to report back to the Committee on how to address the construction phase for the existing
tenants.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of Trez MR Holdings (Ontario Ltd) requesting 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), on Block N, Plan 1335, 581
Strasburg Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED to the December 10, 2019 Committee of
Adjustment meeting, with the opportunity to reschedule to an earlier date pending receipt of Site
Plan Approval in principle.
Carried
CONSENT APPLICATIONS
1. Submission No.: B 2019-058
Applicants: A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd.
Property Location: 202 Montgomery Road
Legal Description: Part Lot 181, Registered Plan 651
Appearances:
In Support: O. and F. Rosu
Contra: None
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Submission No.: B 2019-058 (Cont'd)
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-219 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application,
subject to the following conditions:
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 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)".
Mr. O. Rosu and Ms. F. Rosu were in attendance in support of the subject application and staff
recommendation.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, Condition 2 of staffs recommendation be amended to
request two full-sized paper copies and a PDF version of the reference plan; and, the conditions
requested by the Region of Waterloo be added to the Committee's conditions imposed this date.
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of A & F GREENFIELD HOMES LTD. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width of 7.62m, a depth of 45.744m and an area of 348.57 sq. m., on Part
Lot 181, Registered Plan 651, 202 Montgomery Road, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s) prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format,
as well as two full sized paper copies of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted
according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of
the City's Mapping Technologist.
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1. Submission No.: B 2019-058 (Cont'd)
3. That the owner shall pay cash -in -lieu of Parkland Dedication in the amount of $3,505.20
to the satisfaction of the Director of Operations.
4. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Engineering
Services regarding the provision of separate municipal services and driveway ramps to
City of Kitchener standards.
5. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Transportation
Planning regarding payment towards the future installation of sidewalks.
6. 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).
7. The owner shall agree to implement the approved Tree Preservation 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.
8. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
9. That the owner shall 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)".
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
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1. Submission No.: B 2019-058 (Cont'd)
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
2. Submission No.: B 2019-059
Applicants: 1054558 Ontario Limited
Property Location: 269 Trillium Drive
Legal Description: Lot 21, Registered Plan 1478
Appearances:
In Support: G. Auer
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to grant an easement/right-
of-way having a width of 12.1m, and an approximate depth of 90.84m in favour of the adjacent
property municipally addressed as 299 Trillium Drive for the purpose of access.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-220 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application.
Mr. G. Auer was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation.
It was noted there was a clerical error in the staff recommendation and the conditions will need to
be updated accordingly in the Committee's decision this date.
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of 1054558 ONTARIO LIMITED requesting permission to grant an
easement 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 a driveway and
emergency access, on Lot 21, Registered Plan 1478, 269 Trillium Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s) prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format,
as well as two full sized paper copies of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted
according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of
the City's Mapping Technologist.
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2. Submission No.: B 2019-059 (Cont'd)
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 shall ensure the Transfer Easement document required to create the
Easement being approved herein shall include the following and shall be approved by the
City Solicitor:
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);
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.
5. 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
3. Submission No.: B 2019-060
Applicants: Predrag Vojinovic, Stefan and Dina Dolovac
Property Location: 39 Belmont Avenue West
Legal Description: Lot 404 and Part Lot 403, Registered Plan 230, Part Lot 19,
Municipal Compiled Plan 786
Appearances:
In Support: P. Vojinovic
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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.
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3. Submission No.: B 2019-060 (Cont'd)
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-221 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application,
subject to the following conditions:
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 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).
Mr. P. Vojinovic was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, Condition 2 of staffs recommendation be amended to
request a PDF version of the reference plan; the conditions requested by the Region of Waterloo
be added to the conditions imposed this date; and, the wording "prior to demolition" be removed
from Condition 9 of staff's recommendation.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of PREDRAG VOJINOVIC, STEFAN and DINA DOLOVAC requesting
permission to sever a parcel of land having a width of 7.58m, a depth of 42.88m and an area of
314 sq.m., on Lot 404 and Part Lot 403, Registered Plan 230, Part Lot 19, Municipal Compiled
Plan 786, 39 Belmont Avenue West, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall 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
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3. Submission No.: B 2019-060 (Cont'd)
4. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services Division for the installation of any new service connections to the
severed and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall ensure 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 shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the owner shall 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 shall provide Engineering Services 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 and implement 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. 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 the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
11. That the owner shall 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. 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).
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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3. Submission No.: B 2019-060 (Cont'd)
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
4. Submission No.: B 2019-061
Applicants: Ilija, Dragan, Ana and Marija Ilic and Madeleine Butler
Property Location: 359 Alice Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 40, Registered Plan 645
Appearances:
In Support: I. Ilic
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting 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 17.041m and an area of
392.9 sq. m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-222 dated
September 9, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application,
subject to the following conditions:
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 priorto final approval, the owner/applicant submit a Stormwater Management brief and
detailed grading plan to the satisfaction of the Region.
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.
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Submission No.: B 2019-061 (Cont'd)
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)".
Mr. I. Ilic was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, Condition 2 of staffs recommendation be amended to
request a PDF version of the reference plan; and, the conditions requested by the Region of
Waterloo be added to the Committee's conditions imposed this date.
Moved by Mr. S. Hannah
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of DRAGAN, ILIJA, ANA and MARIJA ILIC and MADELEINE BUTLER
requesting permission to sever a parcel of land having a width on Alice Avenue of 17.069m, a
depth of 22.267m and an area of 435.5 sq.m., on Lot 40, Registered Plan 645, 359 Alice Avenue,
Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That the owner shall 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.
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4. Submission No.: B 2019-061 (Cont'd)
4. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services for the installation of any new service connections to the severed
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall ensure 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 Services.
6. That the owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the owner shall 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 shall provide Engineering Services 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 the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
11. That the owner shall complete the dedicated road widening and daylight triangles to be
conveyed to the Region of Waterloo.
12. That the owner shall submit a Stormwater Management brief and detailed grading plan
to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo.
13. That the owner shall 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:
The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably sized
and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
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)".
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Submission No.: B 2019-061 (Cont'd)
"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)".
14. That the owner shall 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:
The dwellings will be installed with forced air -ducted heating system suitably sized
and designed with provision of adding central air conditioning.
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)".
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
5. Submission No.: B 2019-062
Applicants: Lutheran Homes Kitchener -Waterloo
Property Location: 2727 Kingsway Drive
Legal Description: Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 58R-13634
Appearances:
In Support: M. Mahlstedt
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
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5. Submission No.: B 2019-062 (Cont'd)
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission mortgage a residential care
facility separately from the existing long-term care facility to facilitate repairs and maintenance of
the facility.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-223 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to this application,
subject to the following conditions:
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.
Mr. M. Mahlstedt was in attendance in support of the subject application and staff recommendation.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, Condition 2 of staffs recommendation be amended to
request two full-sized paper copies and a PDF version of the reference plan.
Ms. J. von Westerholt stated she had spoken with the Region of Waterloo and they are waiving the
Record of Site condition.
The Chair noted the Region of Waterloo's comments related to the Consent Application Review
fee and requested that condition be included in the Committee's decision this date.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of LUTHERAN HOMES KITCHENER-WATERLOO requesting permission
to mortgage an irregular-shaped parcel of land (residential care facility) being Part 2 on
Reference Plan 58R-14446 separately from the existing long-term care facility, on Part Lot 6,
Municipal Compiled Plan 958, being Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Reference Plan 58R-13634, 2727
Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
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 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:
"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."
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5. Submission No.: B 2019-062 (Cont'd)
5. That the owner shall submit payment to the Region of Waterloo, the Consent Application
Review Fee of $350.00.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
COMBINED APPLICATIONS:
Submission Nos.: B 2019-063, A 2019-104 & A 2019-105
Applicant: Mohammad Gohari
Property Location: 193 Louisa Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 321, Plan 376
Appearances:
In Support: V. Labreche
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting 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.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -19-224 dated
September 6, 2019, recommending approval of these applications, subject to the conditions
outlined in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development and
Legislative Services dated September 10, 2019, advising they have no objection to application B
2019-063, subject to the following conditions:
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-063, A 2019-104 & A 2019-105 (Cont'd)
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 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:
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:
"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."
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 28, 2019, advising they have no concerns with applications A 2019-104 and A 2019-105,
subject to the following condition:
That the recommendations of the noise study as required for Consent Application B 2019-
063 can be implemented.
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2019-063, A 2019-104 & A 2019-105 (Cont'd)
Mr. V. Labreche was in attendance in support of the subject applications and staff
recommendations. He noted the parcels were reversed in the Notice of Hearing, but correct in the
staff recommendation. He requested, and it was agreed, that the Committee's decision regarding
the description of the future lots be rounded to the first decimal place to allow some flexibility when
pouring the foundations.
The Chair requested, and it was agreed, Condition 2 of staffs recommendation be amended to
request two full-size copies and a PDF version of the reference plan; and, the conditions requested
by the Region of Waterloo be added to the Committee's conditions imposed this date.
Submission No.: B 2019-063
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of MOHAMMAD GOHARI requesting permission to sever a parcel of land
identified as 'Parcel A' on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 13.18m, a
depth of 22.64m and an area of 237 sq.m., on Part Lot 321, Plan 376, 193 Louisa Street,
Kitchener, Ontario, 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 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.
3. That Minor Variance Application A 2019-104 shall receive final approval.
4. That Minor Variance Application A 2019-105 shall receive final approval.
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 shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Services for the installation of all new service connections and the removal
of redundant services to the retained lands.
7. That the owner shall make 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 shall 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 the owner shall ensure 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 shall 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.
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-063, A 2019-104 & A 2019-105 (Cont'd)
11. That the owner shall provide Engineering Services with confirmation that the basement
elevation of the house can be drained by gravity to the street sewers, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering Services. Where this cannot be achieved, the owner is
required to pump the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the property line and have a
gravity sewer from the property line to the street, at the cost of the owner.
12. That the owner shall 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.
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:
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.
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 shall agree 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 shall obtain the required Regional access permit.
15. That the owner shall 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:
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:
"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).
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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."
It is the opinion of this Committee that
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above -
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being September 17, 2021.
Carried
Submission No.: A 2019-104
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of MOHAMMAD GOHARI requesting permission for the severed 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, on Part Lot 321, Plan 376, 193 Louisa Street, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
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Submission Nos.: B 2019-063, A 2019-104 & A 2019-105 (Cont'd)
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
Submission No.: A 2019-105
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. S. Hannah
That the application of MOHAMMAD GOHARI requesting permission 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.,
on Part Lot 321, Plan 376, 193 Louisa Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By -Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered
and taken into account as part of the Committee's decision-making process with respect to the
subject application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available
on the City's website at www.kitcener.ca
Carried
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On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 17th day of September, 2019.
Dianna Saunderson
Secretary -Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment