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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-44 - A 2021-029 - 20 Munroe Street REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment th DATE OF MEETING: April 20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: von Westerholt, Juliane, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7157 PREPARED BY: Seyler, Tim, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 3 th DATE OF REPORT: April 9, 2021 REPORT NO.: DSD-2021-44 SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2021-029 20 Munroe Street Applicant & Owner Chris Coles RECOMMENDATION: That minor variance application A2021-029 requesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1 b) i) to allow the required parking space for the proposed duplex dwelling to be setback 1.0 metres from the street line rather than the required 6.0 metres, be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The applicant is requesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1 b) i) to allow the required parking space for the proposed duplex dwelling to be setback 1.0 metres from the street line rather than the required 6.0 metres. Location Map: 20 Munroe Street *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. BACKGROUND: The property is zoned as Residential Four Zone (R-4) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing single detached dwelling and convert it to a duplex dwelling by converting the existing garage space to living space. 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 Official Plan 1. permits low density forms of housing including single and semi-detached and duplex dwellings. The proposed variance meets the intent of the Official Plan which encourages a range of different forms of housing and encourages a mix of residential uses in residential areas. It is the opinion of staff that the requested variance to legalize the location of the one required parking space meets the general intent of the Official Plan. General Intent of Zoning By-law 2. The requested variance to legalize the off-street parking space 1.0 metres from the street lot line meets the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw. The reduction of 5.0 metres from the required 6 metres is minor. The intent of the 6.0 metre required setback is to allow for a vehicle to be safely parked on the driveway without affecting the City right-of-way and surrounding properties. The current driveway will be expanded to a double wide driveway that will comfortably fit 2 cars side by side and it is not anticipated that any negative impacts on the adjacent residential properties will result from the variances required therefore, the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw continues to be maintained. Application is Minor 3. The variance can be considered minor as it is the opinion of staff that the required parking space can continue to be accommodated on site in a safe manner. The reduced setback of 1.0 metres for the required parking space will not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. Application in Appropriate 4. The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land. The requested variance is not anticipated to impact any of the adjacent properties or the surrounding neighbourhood. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on March 31, 2021. Photo of Subject Property - 20 Munroe Street Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. Application has been made to the Building Division for the change of use to a duplex dwelling and is currently under review. Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services can support a 1.0 metre parking setback from the required 6.0 metre parking setback as noted on the plan that accompanied this application. It should be noted that in speaking with Planning staff, the intent is to widen the existing driveway to accommodate two vehicles. Any future plans should identify the legal parking space dimension of 2.6m x 5.5m. Environmental Comments: Environmental Planning has no concerns with this application. Heritage Comments: Heritage Planning has no concerns with this application. 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 of Adjustment meeting. A notice signed was placed on the property advising that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received. The sign advises interested parties to find additional 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. Proposed parking space locations 20 Munroe Street April 07, 2021 Holly Dyson City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/ 200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118 (6) 53 COURTLAND, 80 COURTLAND AVENUE Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 EAST 2441912 ONTARIO INC. (9) 53 FAIRWAY, SEC WOOLNER TRAIL AND FAIRWAY ROAD NORTH WCDSB Dear Ms. Dyson: Re: Committee of Adjustment Applications Meeting April 22, 2021, City of Kitchener Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and have following updated comments: 1) A 2021-019 30 Waterbow Trail No Concerns. 2) A 2021-026 11 Whitney Place No Concerns. 3) A 2021-027 573 Guelph Street No Concerns. 4) A 2021-028 11 Springdale Drive No Concerns. 5) A 2021-029 20 Munroe Street No Concerns. 6) A 2021-030 80 Courtland Avenue East No Concerns. 7) A 2021-031 660 Avondale Avenue No Concerns. 8) A 2021-032 81 Waterloo Street No Concerns. 9) A 2021-033 Fairway & Woolner No Concerns. 10) A 2021-034 59 Carisbrook Drive 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 5ƚĭǒƒĻƓƷ bǒƒĬĻƩʹ ЌЏЊЏЎВЉ tğŭĻ ƚŅ Ћ 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 2 Docs #3573963 April 8, 2021 Dianna Saunderson Via email only City of Kitchener 200 King StreetWest Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Saunderson, Re:April 20,2021Committee of Adjustment Meeting ______________________________________________________________________ Applications for Minor Variance A2021-01930 Waterbow Trail A2021-02611Whitney Place A2021-027573Guelph Street A2021-02811Springdale Drive A2021-02920Munroe Street A2021-03080Courtland Avenue East A2021-031660Avondale Avenue A2021-03281Waterloo Street Applications for Consent B2021-01583Elmsdale Drive B2021-01683Second Avenue B2021-01782Pattandon Avenue B2021-018-020942Doon Village Road B2021-021-023654Rockway Drive 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.