The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-016 - A 2021-013 - 2 Crosswinds DrREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment DATE OF MEETING:March 16, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:vonWesterholt, Juliane,Senior Planner, 519-741-2200ext. 7157 PREPARED BY:Thompson, Lisa, Planning Technician, 519-741-2200 Ext. 7847 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 2 DATE OF REPORT:March 5, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-016 SUBJECT:Minor VarianceApplication A2021-013 2 Crosswinds Drive Owner - 2522935 Ontario Inc c/o Fusion Homes Applicant - Phil Ha RECOMMENDATION: That applicationA2021-013for2 Crosswinds Driverequesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1. b) iv) to allow an accessdriveway to be located 7.94 metres from theintersection of the street lines abutting the lot, rather than the required 9.0 metres,be approved subject to the following condition: 1.That the owner shall make application for a revised building permit for the proposed dwelling to the satisfaction of the City’s Chief Building Official. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Theapplication is requestingpermission to locate an access driveway for a new single detached dwelling on a corner lot to be located 7.94 metres from the intersection rather than the required 9.0 metres from the intersection. Location Map *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 7.49m setback to driveway Building Location Sketch BACKGROUND: The property is designated asLow Rise Residentialin the City’s Official Plan and is identified asa Community Areaon the City’s Urban StructureMap. The property is zoned as Residential Four (R-4)with Special Regulation 597R (geothermal wells shall not be permitted)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 subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. The intent of this designation is to encourage a range of different forms of housing to achieve a lower-density neighbourhood. The requested varianceto locate the access driveway 7.94 metres from the intersection of the lot linesfor a new single detached dwelling willsupport and maintain the low-density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. It is the opinion of staff that the requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan. General Intent of the Zoning By-law The variance requested for the access driveway to be located 7.94 metres from the intersectionof the lot lines rather than the required 9.0 metres meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law, as it will maintain an adequatedistance from the corner to allow vehicles to enter or exitfrom the driveway safely.This section of CrosswindsDrive is straight providingunobstructed sight lines and therefore poses no visibility concerns. Transportation staff hasno concerns with the location of the access driveway on this corner lot. Is the Variance Minor? In the opinion of staff thisvarianceisminor. The location of the access driveway for the new detached dwelling being located 7.94 metres from the intersectionof the lot linesprovidesadequate distance from the corner to be used in a safe manner. The location of the driveway will havenoimpact on neighbouring properties.In all other aspects, the dwelling meets all zoning regulations. Is the Variance Appropriate? In the opinion of staff thisvariance is appropriate and maintainsthe orderly development of the subject lands. The reduced access driveway setback to the corner will allow the home to maintain the double car garage and corner visibility triangle. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on February 26, 2021. Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. A revision to the original application will be required. Please contact the Building Division @ 519-741-2433 with any questions. Transportation Comments: Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application. Engineering Comments:No comments. Environmental Planning Comments:No comments. 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 Committeeof Adjustmentmeeting.A notice signed was placed on the propertyadvising that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received. The sign advises interested 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: Building Permit20 130679 for a single detached dwelling with attachedgarageand finished basementwas issued January12, 2021. A revision to this permit will be required. February23, 2021 Holly Dyson City of KitchenerFile No.: D20-20/ 200 King Street WestVAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118(1)VAR KIT, MADISON AVE DEV CORP Kitchener, ONN2G 4G7 51 & 53 DAVID STREET (13)08 KING KIT, SPORTSWORLD CROSSING AND CHRISTIAN HORIZIONS (14) 06 HIGHLAND, SAVIC HOMES LIMITED (24, 25) VAR KIT, 172 WINDALE CRESCENT JASPAL VIRK Dear Ms. Dyson: Re:Committee of Adjustment Applications Meeting March16,2021, City of Kitchener Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and have following updated comments: 1)A2021-01051 David StreetNo Concerns. 2)A2021-01155 Franklin StreetSouthNo Concerns. 3)A2021-01239 Crosby DriveNo Concerns. 4)A2021-0132 Crosswinds DriveNo Concerns. 5)A 2021-014247 LydiaStreet No Concerns. 6)A 2021-01511 Ian Ormston DriveNo Concerns. 7)A 2021-016241 Simeon StreetNo Concerns. 8)A 2021-01790 Duchess AvenueNo Concerns. 9)A 2021-018130 Samuel StreetNo Concerns. 10)A 2021-01930 Waterbow TrailNo Concerns. 11)A 2021-02025 Margaret AvenueNo Concerns. 12)A 2021-021331 Driftwood DriveNo Concerns. 13)A 2021-0224278 King Street EastNo Concerns. 14)A 2021-0231430 HighlandRoad WestNo Concerns. 15)A 2021-024172 Windale Crescent (Retained)No Concerns. Document Number: 35739631 Docs #3573963 16)A 2021-025172 Windale Crescent (Severed)No Concerns. Please be advised that any development on the lands subject to the Applications noted above aresubject 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 developmentsprior to the issuance of a building permit. The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numberslistedabove. 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 Document Number: 35739632 Docs #3573963 March 4, 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:March 15,2021Committee of Adjustment Meeting ______________________________________________________________________ Applications for Minor Variance A 2021-01051David StreetA2021-018130Samuel Street A 2021-01155Franklin Street SouthA2021-01930Waterbow Trail A 2021-01239Crosby DriveA2021-02025Margaret Avenue A 2021-0132Crosswinds DriveA2021-021331Driftwood Drive A2021-014247Lydia StreetA2021-0224278King Street East A2021-01511IanOrmston DriveA2021-0231430Highland Road West A2021-016241Simeon StreetA2021-024172WindaleCrescent A2021-01790Duchess AvenueA2021-025172WindaleCrescent Applications for Consent B 2021-009104Fifth Avenue B 2021-01054Third Avenue B 2021-012140-142 Weichel Street B 2021-013146-148 Weichel Street B2021-014172WindaleCrescent 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.