HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-70 - A 2021-037 - 40 Prueter AveREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING:May 18,2021
SUBMITTED BY:vonWesterholt, Juliane, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7157
PREPARED BY:Thompson, Lisa, Planner, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7847
WARD INVOLVED:10
DATE OF REPORT:May 5, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-070
SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-0037
40 Prueter Avenue
Owner –Waterloo Region District School Board
Applicant -Louise Sandford,Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd.
RECOMMENDATION:
That minor variance application A2021-037requesting permission to provide a maximum of
55 parking spaces, rather than the permitted maximum of 33 spaces for an elementary school
be approved subject to the following condition:
1.The owner shall receive final approval of Site Plan application SP21/004/P/LT.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The applicant is requesting relief from Section5, Table 5-3 of Zoning By-law 2019-051 to allow an
increase to the maximum number of parking spaces permitted for an elementary school.
Location Map: 40 Prueter Avenue
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BACKGROUND:
The property is designated as Institutional in the City’s Official Plan and identified as Community
Areas on the City’s Urban Structure Mapandis zoned as INS-1in Zoning By-law 2019-051.
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 Institutional which supports the use of the property as an elementary
school. The requested variance to permit an increase to the maximum number of parking spaces
continues to maintain theintent of thisdesignation. The proposed variance it is the further opinion of
staff that the requested variance is appropriateand meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The requested variance to increase the maximum number of parking spaces permitted on site to 55,
rather than the permitted maximum of 33meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law.The intent of
the minimum and maximum parking requirements in the by-law is intended to ensure that properties
are not creating massive asphalted areas on sites where parking is not necessarily required and also
to encourage other modes of transportation. The increase from the permitted maximum of 33 spaces
to 55 spaces will serve both staff and community members who attend the school and is not considered
to be a significant increase. Maintaining an appropriate supply of parking on the school property will
ensure that on street parking in this established neighbourhood with narrow streets is not overburdened.
It is the opinion of staff that the increase to the maximum number of parking spaces is generally in
keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law.
Is the Variance Minor?
The increase in the maximum number of parking spaces for the elementary school is considered minor.
Staff is of the opinion that the requested variance will provide an adequatenumber of parking spaces
for the school staff and visitors and will notnegatively 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 elementary school
is a permitted use in the Zoning By-law. Amodest increase to the maximum number of permitted parking
spaces will notnegatively impact the character of the subject property or surrounding neighbourhood.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on May 5, 2021.
Proposed Site Plan-Parking Lot Expansion
Building Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed application
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services hasno concerns with the proposed application.
Heritage Planning Comments:
There are no heritage planning concerns.
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:
A Site Plan application has been filed for this property and is under review.
April 29, 2021
Dianna Saunderson
City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/
200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN
P.O. Box 1118 (11) /54, KOLB CREEK SUBDIVISIN 30T 02206
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Dear Ms. Saunderson:
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 2021-035 659 Stirling Avenue South No Concerns.
2) A 2021-036 30 Simeon Street No Concerns.
3) A 2021-037 40 Prueter Avenue No Concerns.
4) A 2021-038 47 Kilkerran Crescent No Concerns.
5) A 2021-039 78 Shanley Street No Concerns.
6) A 2021-040 59 Bechtel Drive No Concerns.
7) A 2021-041 63 Bechtel Drive No Concerns.
8) A 2021-042 29 Gruhn Street No Concerns.
9) A 2021-043 10 Eastwood Drive No Concerns.
10) A 2021-044 54 Park Street No Concerns.
11) A 2021-045 Blocks 3 & 4 Otterbein Drive No Concerns.
12) A 2021-046 162 Greenbrook Drive No Concerns.
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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
CC:
Juliane von Westerholt, City of Kitchener
Christine Kompter, City of Kitchener
CofA@Kitchener.ca
Document Number: 3644828 2
Docs #3644828
May 6, 2021
Dianna Saunderson Via email only
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
Dear Ms. Saunderson,
Re: May 18, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting
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Applications for Minor Variance
A 2021-031 660 Avondale Avenue
A 2021-036 30 Simeon Street
A 2021-037 40 Prueter Avenue
A 2021-038 47 Kilkerran Crescent
A 2021-039 78 Shanley Street
A 2021-040 59 Bechtel Drive
A 2021-041 63 Bechtel Drive
A 2021-042 29 Gruhn Street
A 2021-043 10 Eastwood Drive
A 2021-044 54 Park Street
A 2021-045 Otterbein Road (Blocks 3 & 4)
Applications for Consent
B 2020-047 50 Brookside Crescent
B 2021-025 20 Sylvia Street
B 2021-026 41 Ardelt Place
B 2021-027 418 Alice Avenue
B 2021-028 564 & 592 Belmont Avenue West
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.
*These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of Page 1 of 2
the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman, CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority