HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-76 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Additional Dwelling Units - Parking Requirements Near LRT Stations
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING: 6/14/2021
SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa, Director of Planning, 519-751-2200 Ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Kelly-Ruetz, Richard, Project Manager, 519-741-2200 ext. 7110
Donegani, Tim, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7067
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 3, 9, & 10
DATE OF REPORT: June 3, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD-2021-76
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Additional Dwelling Units
Parking Requirements Near LRT Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
That City-initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZBA21/007/COK/RK to By-law 85-1
(Parking for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) Near LRT Stations), be approved in
-May 12, 2021, attached to Staff Report
DSD-2021-76 as Appendix A.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
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The purpose of this report is to resolution asking staff to
explore reducing parking requirements for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) within
800 metres of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) station;
Staff have evaluated the issue and are returning to Council recommending approval of
an amendment to remove the parking requirement of 1 space per unit for Additional
Dwelling Units (Detached) on properties within 800 metres of an LRT station, until such
time as the Major Transit Station Areas are approved in the Regional Official Plan;
This amendment potentially affects around 5,000 properties zoned R-1 through R-7
which permit Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached);
This report supports the delivery of core services by expediting the waiving of parking
requirements near LRT stations for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached).
BACKGROUND:
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On April 26, Council passed a Zoning By-law amendment (Report DSD-2021-9 Additional
Dwelling Units) which updated Zoning By-law 85-1 to permit Additional Dwelling Units
(Detached) in zones R-1 through R-7 and to permit Semi-Detached Duplex in zones R-4
through R-7. At this meeting, Council referred a motion to the June Council meeting to
remove the additional parking requirement for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) within
800 metres of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) station. Staff was directed to evaluate implications
of the resolution and report back to Council in June. That is the purpose and scope of this
report.
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REPORT:
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, staff has considered implications of a parking
reduction for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) near LRT stations and are bringing
forward a Zoning By-law amendment which has the effect of:
Removing the parking space requirement for an Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached)
on a property within 800 metres of an LRT station.
Figure 1 shows a map of an 800 metre radius around each of the 11 ION LRT stations in
Kitchener.
Figure 1 800 metre radius around LRT stations
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The Zoning By-law amendment passed on April 26 allows Additional Dwelling Unit
(Detached) on properties zoned R-1 through R-7. There are approximately 5,000 of these
properties within 800 metres on an LRT station, as shown on Figure 1 above.
Considerations
Parking reductions for Additional Dwelling Units is already contemplated as part of the
proposed zoning for the ongoing Neighbourhood Planning Reviews (NPR). However, the
NPR work will not come into effect until 2022 at the earliest. Zoning By-law 85-1 already
permits Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) on lands near LRT stations and parking is
required.
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April 26, Planning staff have consulted with
Transportation Services and By-law Enforcement. Through these discussions, there is staff
consensus on supporting a parking space reduction within 800 metres of LRT stations and
monitoring impacts over the next year. It is worth nothing that there are select areas
particularly lands near Fairview Park Mall and in the Vanier neighbourhood which have
ongoing on-street parking challenges. For instance, there are schools in this area where
there is no on-street parking during school hours. Increased vehicles in this area via potential
new units in the neighbourhood through Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) is worth
noting.
Staff will make applicants aware that they are responsible for clearly communicating to future
tenants which transportation modes can be accommodated on the property (i.e. motor
vehicles, bicycles, etc.).Given the anticipated gradual uptakeof these units in our
neighbourhoods, staff are supportive of introducing the parking exemption for lands near all
LRT stations and monitoring impacts over the next year.
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Staff is recommending amending Zoning By-law 85-1 to remove the parking requirement for
Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) which are located on properties within 800 metres of
an LRT station.
Table 1 summarizes the proposed parking requirements for an Additional Dwelling Unit
(Detached) on a property within 800 metres of an LRT station.
Table 1: ADU (Detached) Parking Requirements Near LRT Stations
Dwelling Type(s) Total Units Required Parking Spaces
Single Detached Dwelling &
2 units 1 parking spaces
Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached)
Duplex Dwelling &
3 units 2 parking spaces
Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached)
Planning Analysis: City, Region, and Provincial Policies
There are strong merits to waiving parking requirements for Additional Dwelling Units
(Detached) near LRT stations and this support is found at all levels of Ontario land use
planning policy.
community which supports the use of public transit, enabling residents to meet most of their
daily needs within a short distance of their home. Further, on lands near transit stations,
reduced parking requirements are contemplated. Advancing elimination of parking
requirements for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) in By-law 85-1 is strongly supported
by OP policies. Similarly, the Region of Waterloo Official Plan (ROP) shares the broad goal
of supporting the creation of complete communities and encourages reduced parking
requirements near transit stations. The proposed amendment conforms with the OP and the
ROP.
At a provincial level, the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) promotes healthy, liveable,
and safe communities while encouraging the efficient use of land and resources. Reducing
parking requirements for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) promotes the efficient use of
land by minimizing -law for parking spaces. Further,
incentivizing these units near LRT stations advances another broad objective of the PPS:
supporting transit-plan for
growth and development and it aims to support economic prosperity, protect the
environment, and help communities achieve a high quality of life. A Place to Grow sets out
specific criteria for development within major transit station areas, including specifically
considering reduced parking standards. As the proposed amendment seeks to reduce
parking requirements within 800 metres of LRT stations, the proposed amendment is
consistent with the PPS and conforms with A Place to Grow.
Next Steps
Over the next year, staff will evaluate and analyze uptake of Additional Dwelling Units
(Detached) in the City and bring a report to Council in oneyear on the successes and
challenges, including the results of parking reductions for ADUs near LRT stations. This
update to Council may include minor amendments to the zoning to further improve the
regulations for these units. Once the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) boundaries are
approved within the Regional Official Plan, these boundaries will be used to identify where
reduced parking is permitted. Any Additional Dwelling Unit parking reductions outside of
MTSAs and within 800 metres of an LRT stop that were permitted prior to the MTSAs being
approved will become legal non-conforming.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services by expediting the waiving of parking
requirements near LRT stations for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached).
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:
This Zoning By-
Community Engagement Policy.
agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. Further, a newspaper notice of Public
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Meeting was published in the Waterloo Region Record on May 21.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
DSD-2021-9: Zoning By-law Amendment Additional Dwelling Units
A Place to Grow, 2020
Provincial Policy Statement, 2020
Regional Official Plan, 2009
City of Kitchener Official Plan, 2014
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Appendix A: Proposed By-law
2. Appendix B: Newspaper Notice
Appendix A
PROPOSED BY LAW
May 12, 2021
BY-LAW NUMBER ___
OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER
(Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended,
known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener
Parking for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) Near
LRT Stations)
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener
enacts as follows:
1. Section 6.1.2 a) of By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by replacing the first row to
read as follows:
1 for each dwelling unit, or 0 where the
lot is located within 800 metres of a
Light Rail Transit (LRT) station as
2. By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Properties within 800
metres of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) S , included herein
within Attachment 1.
PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this _______ day of
___________, 2021.
_____________________________
Mayor
_____________________________
Clerk
Appendix A
Attachment 1
Appendix B Newspaper Notice (published on May 21, 2021)
PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
A PROPOSED CITY-INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT
Parking for Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) Near LRT Stations
The City of Kitchener is proposing to amend Zoning By-law 85-1 to remove the parking space requirement for Additional
Dwelling Units (Detached) on lots located within 800 metres of an LRT station (see map).
Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) are commonly referred to as coach houses, backyard homes, laneway suites, or tiny
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houses. On April 26, City Council passed a Zoning By-law amendment to permit Additional Dwelling Units (Detached) on
most lands zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, and R-7. There are approximately 5,000 properties zoned R-1 through R-7
located within 800 metres of an LRT station.
In keeping with physical distancing measures recommended by Public Health due to COVID-19, an electronic public
meeting will be held by the Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee, a Committee of Council which deals with planning
matters, on:
Monday, June 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
(live-stream video available at kitchener.ca/watchnow)
If you wish to make written and/or verbal comments either in support of, or in opposition to, the above noted proposal you
may register as a delegation at kitchener.ca/delegations or by contacting Legislated Services at 519-741-2200 ext. 2203
by no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2020. A confirmation email and instructions for participating in the meeting
electronically with be provided once your registration is received.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the City of Kitchener to the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting
or make written submissions to the City of Kitchener prior to approval/refusal of this proposal, the person or public
body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available by contacting the staff person noted below or by viewing the report contained in the
meeting agenda (posted 10 days before the meeting at www.kitchener.ca - click on the date in the Calendar of Events and
select the appropriate committee).
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Kitchener with respect to applications, you must make a written request to
the City Clerk, Department of Corporate Services, 200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4G7.
Richard Kelly-Ruetz, Project Manager - 519-741-2200 x7110 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994); richard.kelly-ruetz@kitchener.ca
Tim Donegani, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 x7067 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994); tim.donegani@kitchener.ca