HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-068 - 312 Foest Creek DriveREPORT TO: Planning and Strategic InitiativesCommittee
DATE OF MEETING: June 22, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: Della Ross,InterimDirector of Planning
PREPARED BY: Eric Schneider, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward4
DATE OF REPORT:April 8, 2020
REPORT NO.: DSD-20-068
SUBJECT: Demolition Control Application DC20/005/F/ES
312 Forest Creek Drive
Hallman Construction LTD.
RECOMMENTATION:
That Demolition Control Application DC20/005/F/ESrequesting permission to demolish a
single detached dwellinglocated at 312ForestCreek Drivebe approved.
Location Map: 312 Forest Creek Drive
BACKGROUND:
TheDevelopmentServices Departmenthas received an applicationrequesting the demolition of
asingle detached dwelling,municipally addressed as 312Forest Creek Drive.The subject
propertyis splitzoned Residential ThreeZone(R-3)and Hazard Land Zone (P-3)in the Zoning
By-law85-1andsplit designated Low Rise Residentialand Natural HeritageConservationin the
Official Plan.The applicant isproposing to demolishthesingle detached dwellingto allow for
future construction of a single detached dwelling.
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REPORT:
Staff advise that theowners/applicantof the subject propertiesare proposing to demolish the
single detached dwellingto allow forfuturereplacement of a single detached dwelling onthe
subject property.The property owners/applicant have indicated that the current dwelling is
incompatible with the approved grading for the area and they wishto remove it to sell as a
vacant lot.
Staffdonot have concerns with the demolition of the residential unitas it is a remnant parcel of
land from the Gubler and Tilt Plans of Subdivision that have built up around it. The existing
homeis incompatible with the approved grading in the area, which has been raisedsignificantly
higher toaccommodatethe surrounding subdivision..Thelandownerdoes not wish to build on
the lot themselves anddoes not want to encumber a purchaser with the removal of the dwelling.
The lot has legal frontage onto a public road and has access to full services.
Since there will be a loss ofa residential unitwithoutimmediate plans to replace it by the current
landowner (building permit),
Demolition Control Policy.
Figure 1:View of the existing single detached dwelling at 312 Forest Creek Drive
Heritage Planning:
Heritage staff hasno objectionto the proposed demolition.
Building Division:
TheBuilding Division has no objections to the demolition.Ademolition permit will be required.
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Planning Analysis:
Staff advisethat the ownerisproposing to demolish asingle detached dwellingon the subject
propertyto allow for future redevelopment of the site.Staff is bringing this application before
Council becausethe owner does not intend on redeveloping thelot and would like to sell asa
vacant lot.Staff is comfortable that this lot will be developed with another residential unitafter
the vacant lot is sold,and therefore will not actually result in the loss of a dwelling unit.Staff
have taken all internal agency comments (seeAppendi
concerns with the proposed demolition.
Figure 2:View of grading change between subdivision and existing dwelling
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supportsthe achievement of the cs strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
No new or additional capital budget requests are expected with this recommendation.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
A neighbourhood circulation was notmadeas part of this application. However, allproperty
owners within 30 metres of the subject propertieswill receive notice of the demolition control
application for information purposesimmediately followingCouncilapproval.
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REVIEWED BY:
DellaRoss, Interim Director of Planning
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman -General Manager, Development Services
List of Attachments:
Existing BuildingsLocationPlan
Internal AgencyComments
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CƩƚƒʹ Victoria Grohn <Victoria.Grohn@kitchener.ca>
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{ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ RE: Demolition Control- DC20/005/F/ES- 312 Forest Creek Drive
Hi Eric,
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No heritage concerns.
Victoria
Victoria Grohn
Heritage Planner | Planning Division | City of Kitchener
519-741-2200 ext. 7839 | TTY 1-866-969-9994 |victoria.grohn@kitchener.ca
CƩƚƒʹ Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca>
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ƚʹ Victoria Grohn <Victoria.Grohn@kitchener.ca>
{ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Demolition Control- DC20/005/F/ES- 312 Forest Creek Drive
Hi Victoria, the applicant is proposing to demolish this home to sell as a vacant lot for redevelopment of
another single detached home. Any Heritage concerns?
Thanks,
Eric Schneider, B.E.S.
Planner | Planning Division | City of Kitchener
(519)741-2200 ext 7843 | TTY 1-866-969-9994 | eric.schneider@kitchener.ca
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BUILDING DIVISION
City of Kitchener
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200 King St. West, 5 floor
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Date:April 7, 2020
To:Eric Schneider
From:Trevor Oakley
Cc:
Subject:312 FOREST CREEK DR - Demolition Control Application
The following is a brief summary of the general conditions of the building.
Property Features:
Single storey house, approximately 3,000 SF, with basement.
Double bay attached garage at basement level, single detached garage as well.
Property is serviced with hydro only. No water, storm, sanitary, or gas at this time. There is a septic system in the
rear yard (2007 permit)
Well head in front yard beside driveway is not yet capped or decommissioned.
House Description:
Single family dwelling, addition in rear yard (2007 permit)
Poured concrete foundation with wood frame construction.
Exterior Conditions:
Exterior wood/metal siding, soffit, and fascia in good condition. Some areas damaged by minor demolition
Roof is in good condition. Flashing and sealing appear intact.
Rear ground level deck has been removed.
Concrete foundation appears intact with no observed cracks. Some spalled parging.
Windows dated 1988, appear double glazed and in good condition.
Interior Conditions:
Unable to enter building, however, observations of exterior revealed the following:
Pipes for oil tank filling observed, may be oil fired furnace
Minimum 3 electric air conditioning units on exterior serving various spaces
Chimney in middle of house appears intact. Has 2 flues, maybe 2 fireplaces.
Overall Observations:
The house appears to be about 50 years old and is generally in good condition.
The well needs to be decommissioned and the existing septic system will have to be investigated or
decommissioned prior to any new development.
Overall condition: Good
It is understood that the house in the current condition does not meet the needs of the owner. We understand that the
owner’s intention is to demolish the existing house and incorporate the lands into the surrounding subdivision. The
Building Division has no objections to the demolition of this home. Please note that a demolition permit will be required,
please contact 519-741-2433 for more information.
Respectfully,
Trevor Oakley, CET, CBCO,
Municipal Building Official II
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