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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-71 - A 2021-045 - Blocks 3 & 4 Otterbein Dr.REPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment DATE OF MEETING:May 18, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:vonWesterholt, Juliane,Senior Planner, 519-741-2200ext. 7157 PREPARED BY:Thompson, Lisa, Planning Technician, 519-741-2200 ext. 7847 WARD INVOLVED:Ward1 DATE OF REPORT:May 5, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-21-071 SUBJECT:Minor VarianceApplication A2021-045 Blocks 3 & 4 Otterbein Road Owner -Nitin Jain, Kolb Creek Land Corp. Applicant -Paul Britton, MHBC Planning Ltd. RECOMMENDATION: That application A2021-045 requesting relief from Section 6.1.2 a) of Zoning By-law 85-1, to allow a multiple dwelling to provide 1.4 parking spaces per unit(69), rather than the required 1.75 spaces per unit(86),be approved subject to the following condition: 1.The owner shall submit and receive approval of a Site Plan Application for the proposed multiple dwelling development. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Theapplicantis requesting relief from Section 6.2.1 a) of zoning By-law 85-1, to provide 1.4 parking spaces per unit, rather than the required 1.75 spaces per unitfor a proposed 49 unit multiple dwelling in the Grand River North area. The property is presently vacantand will be subject to a site plan approval. Location Map *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. The property is designated as Medium Rise Residential in the City’s Official Plan and is identified as aCommunity Area on the City’s Urban StructureMap. The property is zoned as Residential Six (R-6) with Special Use Provision 179U 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: The applicant is proposing to developthevacant property with a 49 unit multiple dwelling, comprised of two stacked townhouse building, each having 18 units and two free-hold townhouse buildings having a total of 13 units. The R-6 zoning of the property permits the 49 unit multiple dwelling. Special Use Provision 179Uprohibits single detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings on the property. 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 Medium Rise Residential in the City’s Official Plan.Thisland use designation accommodates a rangeof medium density housing types including a cluster townhouse development(multiple dwelling). Staff is satisfied the requested variance will maintain the medium density character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood. Staffis further satisfied that urban design considerations will be addressedthrough the site plan processto ensure the development implements the City’s Urban Design guidelines and standards. Therefore, it is staff’s opinion that the general intent of the Official Plan is maintained. General Intent of the Zoning By-law The intent of providing1.75 parking spaces per unit isto ensure that anadequatenumber of parking spaces are available for the residents and for visitors to the property. The reduction to 1.4spaces per unit will adequately meet the parking needs for the development in conjunction with the transportation demand management measures provided on site and other available modes of transportation in the neighbourhood are appropriate. Staff is of the opinion that the reduction in parking meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law. Is the Variance Minor? Staff is of the opinion that the requested variance isminoras it will implement the parking requirements set out in the City’s new Zoning By-law 2019-051, which is anticipated to apply to all lands within the City in the near future.The minor parking reduction will not present any significant impact for the proposed development,adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. Is the Variance Appropriate? The proposed variancefor a parking reductionisappropriate for the development of a 49-unit multiple dwelling in a compact form as there will be an appropriate amount of parking provided on site. The proposed development is supported by Official Plan policies, zoning regulations, and is compatible with surrounding uses. The subject lands are immediately adjacent to an existing multi-use trail and are within walking distance of a planned transit corridor. The proposed development willnot negatively impact the existing character of the subject property or surrounding neighbourhood. Site Concept Plan Building Comments: TheBuilding Division has no concerns with the proposed variance. Transportation Comments: Transportation Services has no concerns with the proposed variance. Heritage Comments: Heritage staff has no concerns with the proposed variance. Engineering Comments: The Engineering Division has no comments with the proposed variance. Region of Waterloo Comments: The Region has no concerns with the proposed variance. Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Comments: The GRCA has no concerns with the proposed variance. 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: There are no previous reports/authoritiesrelated to this matter. 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. tğŭĻ ƚŅ Ћ 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 ______________________________________________________________________ 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