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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-25 - A 2021-015 -11 Ian Ormston DrREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment th DATE OF MEETING:March16 , 2021 SUBMITTED BY:vonWesterholt, Juliane,Senior Planner, 519-741-2200ext. 7157 PREPARED BY:Schneider,Eric, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 4 DATE OF REPORT:March 8, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-25 SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-015 11 Ian Ormston Drive Owner- Activa Holdings Inc. Applicant – Karen Cramer RECOMMENDATION: That application A2021-015requesting permission toconstruct anew single detached dwelling with a rear yard setback of 7.32 metresrather than the required 7.5 metresbe approved(AS AMENDED). REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The applicant is requesting relief from Section 38.2.1 of the Zoning By-law to allow a rear yard setback of 7.32metres rather than the required 7.5metres. Note: the recommendation has been amended to correct an error in the agenda and notice of hearing, which stated that this request for an addition to an existing building. This is a vacant lot in a planned subdivision and the application is for a new singledetached dwelling. Location Map:11 Ian Ormston Drive *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. BACKGROUND: The subject propertylocated at 11 Ian Ormston Driveis designated asLow Rise Residentialin the City’s Official Plan and identified as aCommunity Area on the City’s Urban StructureMap. The property is zoned asResidential FourZone (R-4) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is requesting relief from the Zoning By-law to allow a rear yardsetback of 7.32metres rather than the required minimum of 7.5metres. 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 1.The requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan. The Low Rise Residential designation in the Official Plan favours the mixing and integration of different forms of housing to achieve a low overall intensity of use. The requested variance for reduction in rearyard setback does not interfere with the general intent of the Official Plan. General Intent ofthe Zoning By-law 2.The intent of the regulation that requires a 7.5metresrearyard setback is to ensure that there is adequateamenity space on site and adequate separation of buildings.The subject property backs onto designated park space, and therefore does not interact with residential lands to the rear. Therefore, the requested reduction in rear yard setback does not impact the separation of buildings. The requested reduction is a slightone, and Staff is of the opinion that adequate amenity space will be provided in the rear yard.Therefore, Staff is of the opinion that the requested variancefor rearyard setbackmeets the general intent of the Zoning By-law. Is the Variance Appropriate? 3.No adverse impacts to neighbouring properties or the subject propertyisexpected with this request for a minor reduction in rear yard setback. Therefore, Staff considersthe variance to be appropriate. Is the Variance Minor? 4.The requestedreduction in rearyardsetbackrepresents a small decrease from the minimum required setbackresulting in no adverse impacts to the neighbourhood.Therefore, the requested variance is considered minor. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on February 26, 2021. Vacant Lot (February 26, 2021) Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided building permit for the new single detached dwelling is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building Division @ building@kitchener.ca with any questions. Transportation Comments: Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application. Heritage Comments: No heritage planning concerns. EnvironmentalComments: 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 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: None 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.