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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-118 - A 2021-065 - 117 Golden Meadow CresREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment th DATE OF MEETING:July20, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:Bateman, Brian, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7869 PREPARED BY:Seyler, Tim, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7860 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 7 th DATE OF REPORT:June9, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-118 SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-065 117 Golden Meadow Crescent Applicant–RobSajkunovic Owners –Aimee & Paul Tyrrell RECOMMENDATION: That minor variance application A2021-065requesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1 b) i) to allow the required parking space for the single detacheddwelling to be setback 1.63metres 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 1.63metres from the street line rather than the required 6.0 metres. Location Map: 117 Golden Meadow Crescent *** 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 designated as Low Rise Residential in the City’s Official Plan and identified as a Community Area on the City’s Urban Structure Map. The property is zoned as Residential Four Zone (R-4) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing garage space to living space and continue to have the use as a single detached dwelling. REPORT Planning Comments: In considering the four tests for minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of thePlanning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offersthe following comments. General Intent of Official Plan 1.The subject property is designated Low Rise Residential in the City’s Official Plan. This designation permits low density forms of housing including single and semi-detachedandduplex dwellings. The proposed variance meets the intent of the Official Planwhich encourages a range of different forms of housing and encouragesa mix of residential uses in residential areas.It is the opinion of staff that the requested variance to legalize the location ofthe one required parking space meetsthe general intent of the Official Plan. General Intent of Zoning By-law 2. Therequested variance to legalize the off-street parking space 1.63metres from the street lot line meets the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw. Thereduction of 4.37metres 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 is double wide that fits2 cars side by side.It is not anticipated that any negative impacts on the adjacent residential properties will result from the variance required therefore, the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw continues to be maintained. Application is Minor 3.Thevariancecan be considered minoras it is theopinion of staff that the required parking space can continue tobe accommodated on site in a safe manner.The reduced setback of 1.63metres for the required parking space will not present any significant impacts to adjacent properties or the overall neighbourhood. Application in Appropriate 4.The varianceisappropriate 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 July 5, 2021. Photo of Subject Property –117 Golden Meadow Crescent Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided building permit for the renovations to the garage is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building Division at building@kitchener.ca with any questions. Transportation Services Comments: Given that this is an existing condition with no impact on the operation of the existing driveway, Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application. 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 –This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the Committee of Adjustment meeting. A notice sign was placed on the property advising 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/authorities related to this matter. Proposed parking space locations–117 Golden Meadow Crescent June 29, 2021 Kristen Hilborn City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/ 200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118 (9)/VAR KIT, 926 KING STREET EAST VIVE Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 DEVELOPMENT CORP (15)/28, 120 BULLOCK STREET HOMER WATSON BUSINESS PARK (17,18)/VAR KIT, 102 WATERLOO STREET 2820580 ONTARIO INCORPORATED Dear Ms. Hilborn: Re: Committee of Adjustment Applications Meeting July 20, 2021, City of Kitchener Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and have following comments: 1) A 2021-061 29 Floral Crescent No Concerns. 2) A 2021-062 316 Quaiser Court No Concerns. 3) A 2021-063 48 Martin Street No Concerns. 4) A 2021-064 34 Uxbridge Crescent No Concerns. 5) A 2021-065 117 Golden Meadow Crescent No Concerns. 6) A 2021-066 195 Yellow Birch Drive No Concerns. 7) A 2021-067 806 Belmont Avenue West No Concerns. 8) A 2021-068 71 Massey Avenue No Concerns. 9) A 2021-069 926 & 936 King Street East No Concerns. 10) A 2021-070 124 Walker Street No Concerns. 11) A 2021-071 19 Anson Court No Concerns. 12) A 2021-072 53 Plaza Court No Concerns. 5ƚĭǒƒĻƓƷ bǒƒĬĻƩʹ ЌАЊЌЊВА tğŭĻ ƚŅ Ћ 13)A 2021-073538 Victoria Street SouthNo Concerns. 14) A 2021-074 42 Florence Avenue No Concerns. 15) A 2021-075 10 Pearson Street No Concerns. 16) A 2021-076 61 Strange Street No Concerns. 17) A 2021-077 102 Waterloo Street (Retained) No Concerns. 18) A 2021-078 102 Waterloo Street (Severed) No Concerns. 19) A 2021-079 1170 King Street East No Concerns. 20) A 2021-080 815 & 825 King Street East 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 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: Dianna Saunderson CofA@Kitchener.ca 2 July 9, 2021 Dianna Saunderson Via email only City of Kitchener 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Saunderson, Re: July 20, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting ______________________________________________________________________ Applications for Minor Variance A 2021-052 74 Chestnut Street A 2021-061 29 Floral Crescent A 2021-062 316 Quaiser Court A 2021-063 48 Martin Street A 2021-064 34 Uxbridge Crescent A 2021-065 117 Golden Meadow Crescent A 2021-066 195 Yellow Birch Drive A 2021-067 806 Belmont Avenue West A 2021-068 71 Massey Avenue A 2021-069 926 & 936 King Street East A 2021-070 124 Walter Street A 2021-071 19 Anson Court A 2021-072 53 Plaza Court A 2021-073 538 Victoria Street South A 2021-074 42 Florence Avenue A 2021-075 10 Pearson Street A 2021-076 61 Strange Street A 2021-077 102 Waterloo Street A 2021-078 102 Waterloo Street A 2021-079 & A2021-080 1170 King Street East & 815 & 825 Weber Street East Applications for Consent B 2021-036 301 Thaler Avenue B 2021-037 362 Lancaster Street West B 2021-038 257 Dumfries Avenue B 2021-039 102 Waterloo Street *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. Applications for Consent (Continued) B2021-0401170 King Street East, 815 & 825 Weber Street East B2021-0411170 King Street East, 815 & 825 Weber Street East The above-noted 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