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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-011 - A 2021-001 - 630 Blair Creek DrREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment DATE OF MEETING:January 19, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:vonWesterholt, Juliane, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7157 PREPARED BY:Dumart, Craig, Planner, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 703 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT:January 8, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-011 SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-001 630 Blair Creek Drive Owner –Carlo Sun Applicant -Shivani Khapare RECOMMENDATION: That minor variance application A2021-001 requesting permission to construct an attached sunroom in the rear of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 6.4 metres rather than the required 7.5 metres be approved REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The applicant is requesting relief from Section 38.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to allow an attached sunroom addition in the rear yard to be located 6.4 metres from the rear lot line rather than the required 7.5 metre setback. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Location Map: 630 Blair Creek Drive BACKGROUND: The property is designated as Low Rise Residential in the City’s Official Plan and identified as Community Areas on the City’s Urban Structure Map. The property is zoned as Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 405R in Zoning By-law 85-1. REPORT: Planning Comments: In considering the four tests for minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offers the following comments: General Intent of the Official Plan The requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City’s Official which encourages a range of different forms of housing to achieve a low-density neighbourhood. The requested variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback is appropriate and continues to maintain the low-density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood, which is characterized by a variety of lot sizes and built form options. The proposed variance conforms to the designation and it is the further opinion of staff that the requested variance is appropriate. General Intent of the Zoning By-law The requested variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 7.5 metres to 6.4 metres meetsthe general intent of the Zoning By-law.The intent of the 7.5 metre setback is to provide adequate amenity space in the rear yard. Thereduction of 1.1 metres from the required 7.5 metres is minor, as the proposed 6.4 metre rear yard setback will continue to provide sufficient amenity space in the rear yard. Is the Variance Minor? The reduction of the rear yard setback is considered minor. Staff is of the opinion that the requested variance will provide adequate amenity space and will not negatively affect the adjacent properties or surrounding neighbourhood. Is the Variance Appropriate? The proposed variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land as the proposed residential use is a permitted use in the Zoning By-law. A reduced rear yard setback and will not negatively impact the character of the subject propertyor surrounding neighbourhood. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on December 18, 2020. Existing single detached dwelling at 630 Blair Creek Drive Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided building permit for the sunroom is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building Division @ building@kitchener.ca with any questions. Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed application. Heritage Planning Comments: Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with this application. Environmental Planning Comments: No environmental planning concerns. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget –The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget –The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM –This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Committee of Adjustment meeting. A notice signed was placed on the property advising that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received. The sign advisesinterested parties to find additional information on the City’s website or by emailing the Planning Division. A notice of the application was mailed to all property owners within 30 metres of the subject property. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. December 22, 2020 Holly Dyson City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/ 200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118 (2) / VAR KIT, 372 TILT DRIVE Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 DOON CREEK LIMITED 30T 04204 (3) VAR KIT/63, 45 DUKE STREET WEST, DIBATTISTA Dear Ms. Dyson: Re: Committee of Adjustment Applications Meeting January 2021, City of Kitchener Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and have following updated comments: 1) A 2021-001 630 Blair Creek Drive No Concerns. 2) A 2021-002 10 South Creek Drive No Concerns. 3) A 2021-003 45 Duke Street West No Concerns. 4) A 2021-004 109 Ottawa Street South No Concerns. 5) A 2020-100 (amended) 9 -11 Samuel Street No Concerns. Please be advised that any development on the lands subject to the Applications noted above are subject to the provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 14-046 or any successor thereof and may require the payment of Regional Development Charges for these developments prior to the issuance of a building permit. The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numbers listed above. If a site is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply. Please forward any decision on the above mentioned application to the undersigned. Yours Truly, Joginder Bhatia Transportation Planner C (226) 753-0368 5ƚĭǒƒĻƓƷ bǒƒĬĻƩʹ ЌЎЉЍЋБЋ tğŭĻ Њ ƚŅ Њ January 8, 2021 Holly Dyson, Administrative Clerk Via email only Legislated Services, City of Kitchener 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Dyson, Re:January 19,2021Committee of Adjustment Meeting ______________________________________________________________________ Applications for Minor Variance A 2020-1009-11Samuel Street A 2021-001630Blair Creek Drive A 2021-00210South Creek Drive A 2021-00345Duke Street West Applications for Consent B 2021-00157Barbara Crescent B 2021-002274Shirley Avenue B 2021-003124Florence Avenue The above-noted consent applications are located outside the Grand River Conservation Authority areas of interest. As such, we will not undertake a review of the applications and plan review fees will not be required. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at 519-621-2763 ext. 2228 or aherreman@grandriver.ca. Sincerely, Andrew Herreman, CPT Resource Planning Technician Grand River Conservation Authority *These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of Page 1of 1 the Grand River Conservation Authority.