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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021
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SUBMITTED BY: Bateman, Brian, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7869
PREPARED BY: Pinnell, Andrew, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7668
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: July 13, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD -2021-143
SUBJECT: Consent Application B2021-038
Address: 257 Dumfries Avenue
Owners: Dario Kokorovic and Tanja Cvijetic
RECOMMENDATION:
1) That Consent Application 132021-038, for 257 Dumfries Avenue, requesting
consent to create a new lot (i.e., the severed lot) with an approximate lot width
of 9.75 metres, a depth of 40.54 metres, and an area of 395.2 square metres,
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to
verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject properties to
the satisfaction of the City's Revenue Division.
2. That the owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference
plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full sized paper
copies of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted according to
the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction
of the City's Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner pays to the City of Kitchener a cash -in -lieu contribution for
park dedication equal to 5% of the value of the lands to be severed.
4. The owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the
City's Engineering Services, for the installation of new service
connections to the severed and retained lands.
5. The owner shall prepare a servicing plan showing outlets to the
municipal servicing system, to the satisfaction of Engineering Services.
6. The owner shall prepare and submit a Development Asset Drawing
(AutoCAD format) for the site with corresponding layer names and asset
information, to the satisfaction of the City's Engineering Services.
7. The owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the
City's Engineering Services for the installation, to City standards, of
boulevard landscaping including street trees, and a paved driveway
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
ramp, on the severed and retained lands, or otherwise receive relief from
Engineering Services for this requirement.
8. The owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to be
prepared by the City Solicitor and registered on title of the severed and
retained lands, which shall include the following:
a. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the
severed and retained lands in accordance with the City's Tree
Management Policy, to be approved by the City's Director of
Planning and implemented prior to any grading, servicing, tree
removal or the issuance of building permits. Such plans shall
include, among other matters, the identification of a proposed
building envelope/work zone, landscaped area and vegetation to
be preserved.
b. The owner further agrees to implement the approved Tree
Preservation Plan. No changes to the said plan shall be granted
except with the prior approval of the City's Director of Planning.
c. The owner agrees to maintain the severed and retained lands, in
accordance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan, for the life
the development.
Figure 1. Aerial photo showing the subject property.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to recommend conditional approval of a consent application
to create a new lot to allow the redevelopment of the lands with two duplex dwellings.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
• There are no financial implications to the City.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
This report is being brought forward to recommend conditional approval of a consent
application to create a new lot to allow the redevelopment of the lands with two duplex
dwellings.
Figure 2. View of subject property from Dumfries Avenue
REPORT:
The subject property is located on the southwest side of Dumfries Avenue, southeast of
Frederick Mall, in the Central Frederick Planning Community. The surrounding lands are
composed of a low-density residential land uses, primarily single detached dwellings. The
property is designated Low Rise Conservation A in the Central Frederick Secondary Plan
and zoned Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 129U (multiple dwellings
not permitted) in By-law 85-1. City Planning staff visited the properties on July 2, 2021.
The property contains a single detached dwelling that was constructed in approximately
1954. The applicant is requesting consent to create a new lot with frontage on Dumfries
Avenue to facilitate the redevelopment of the lands with two duplex dwellings (one on each
new lot).
The severed lot would have an approximate lot width of 9.75, a depth of 40.57 metres, and
an area of 395.2 square metres. The retained lot would have identical dimensions. No minor
variances are required to facilitate the consent application.
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51 (24) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed severance
conforms to the City's Official Plan. The subject lands are suitable for the purposes for
which they are to be severed. Both resultant lots are suitable in their dimensions and shapes
and front onto an established municipal road with adequate services. Staff is further of the
opinion that the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms to
the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
It should be noted that the front yard setback from Residential Intensification in Established
Neighbourhoods Study (RIENS) Area will apply, requiring the setback for the new dwellings
to be based on the average setback of the dwellings on either side of the subject property
(rather than a fixed setback). Also, staff notes that the Residential Infill in Central
Neighbourhoods section of the Urban Design Manual will apply to the future development
of the proposed dwellings.
Planning staff notes that the applicant will need to apply for Demolition Control Approval
from the Planning Division, in addition to a Demolition Permit from the Building Division, to
demolish the existing dwelling.
Based on the foregoing, Planning staff recommends that Consent Application B2021-038
be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the Recommendation section of this report.
Building Division Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. Region of Waterloo and Area
Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services
(DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot. Separate building permit(s) will be required for the
demolition of the existing building(s), as well as construction of the all new residential
building(s).
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Services Comments:
• Severance of any blocks within the subject lands will require separate, individual
service connections for sanitary, storm, and water, in accordance with City policies.
• The owner is required to make satisfactory financial arrangements with the
Engineering Division for the installation of new service connections that may be
required to service this property, all prior to severance approval. Our records indicate
sanitary, storm and water municipal services are currently available to service this
property. Any further enquiries in this regard should be directed to Trevor Jacobs
(trevor.iacobs(aWtchener.ca).
• Any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards. All works are at the
owner's expense and all work needs to be completed prior to occupancy of the
building.
• A servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing system will be required to
the satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
• A Development Asset Drawing (digital AutoCAD) is required for the new site
infrastructure with corresponding layer names and asset information to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
• The owner must ensure that the basement elevation of the building can be drained
by gravity to the street sewers. If this is not the case, then the owner would have to
pump the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the property line and have a gravity
sewer from the property line to the street.
Parks and Cemeteries Comments:
A cash -in -lieu of park land dedication will be required on the severed parcel as 1 new
development lot will be created. The cash -in -lieu dedication required is $4,485.00. Park
Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lot only, with a land valuation
calculated by the linear frontage (9.75m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
Calculation: (5% x 9.75 I.m. street frontage) x $9,200 = $4,485.00.
An existing Street Tree is located in the boulevard on Dumfries Ave. Tree protection is
required on all trees during construction work as indicated in city bylaw 690.4.2 Protection -
Trees on City Property
It shall be the responsibility of the person or persons in charge of any lot on which
the construction, alteration or demolition of any building is taking place, to take
adequate steps for the protection of any trees on City property within 6.09 metres (20
feet) of any such lot and no such work shall be commenced until such protection has
been provided.
The proposed entry driveway must be confirmed during time of development. A municipal
tree (#7221) has been identified as impacted by the future driveway access. Removal and
replacement of the trees must be reviewed and approved by City of Kitchener Forestry
Department through the Corporate Contact Centre 519-741-2345.
Environmental Planning Comments:
See tree management condition in the Recommendation section.
Heritage Planning Comments:
There are no heritage planning concerns.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget or 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 was also placed in The Record. In addition,
notice of the application was mailed to all property owners within 30 metres of the subject
property. 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.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• Sections 51 and 53, Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. P.13
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Region of Waterloo
Dianna Saunderson
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
P.O. Box 1118
200 King Street East
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Community Planning
150 Frederick Street 8th Floor
Kitchener Ontario N2G 4A Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
TTY: 519-575-4608
Fax: 519-575-4466
www. regionofwaterloo.ca
Peter Ellis
519-503-2536
D20-20/21 KIT
July 12, 2021
Re: Comments for Consent Applications B2021-036 to B2021-041
Committee of Adjustment Hearing July 20, 2021
CITY OF KITCHENER
B2021-036
301 Thaler Avenue, Kitchener
Ilir Mejzinolli
The owner/applicant is proposing a severance to facilitate the construction of a new
detached dwelling.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
per new lot created prior to final approval of the consent.
Airport Zoning (Advisory Comments):
There are no airport specific concerns for the above application. However, the
applicants must be advised that the subject lands are located within the 6km airport
zoning regulated area and are subject to all provisions and restrictions of Airport Zoning
regulations and Nav Canada.
For further information in this regard please contact:
Kevin B. Campbell, Project Manager, Airport Construction and Development
519.648.2256 ext. 8511 Email: KCampbelKabregion ofwaterloo.ca
Document Number: 3731089
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00 per new lot created.
0011YA11MINYI
362 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener
Steward Sulpher; Ken Droumtsekas (agent)
The owner/applicant is proposing to split the lot to create two semi-detached homes.
Water Services (Advisory Comments):
The existing 450mm dual ownership watermain is planned for replacement in 2023 in
conjunction with Regional TCP 5497, which includes replacement of a dual 450mm
watermain with a 450mm Regional watermain and a local watermain.
Ultimately, the services to this property will be off the local watermain
Dedicated Road Widening:
A dedicated road widening of approximately 3.Om will be required to comply with
26.213m designated road width of Lancaster Street West (RR #29) at this location. An
Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) would determine the exact amount of road widening. A
draft R Plan prepared by an OLS must be provided for review, prior to depositing the
plan with the Land Registry office. All costs associated with the road dedication will be
the owner's responsibility.
The severance plan should be updated to show the lands to be dedicated to the Region
The lands will be accepted "AS IS" without the need of an Environmental Site
Assessment report for purpose of the road dedication.
Access Permit (Advisory Comments):
A Regional access permit with fee of $100 each will be required for each of the
proposed new dwellings on the severed and the retained lots. The existing access
would be closed and the Regional road boulevard restored to Regional standards as a
condition of the access permit. The access permit application is available at:
https://forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/ePay/PDLS-Online-Payment-Forms/Application-and-
Payment-for-an-Access-Permit
Detailed Grading Plan:
Document Number: 3731089
A detailed Site Grading plan will be required showing the existing and the proposed
grades on the lands abutting the Regional road and along the proposed entrances.
Environmental Noise:
The existing and the proposed development likely will have impacts from road noise on
Lancaster Street West (RR #29). Staff also note that there may be stationary noise
sources in the vicinity. Therefore, an environmental noise study will be required to
assess the impacts of transportation noise and the required mitigation measures for
residential dwellings on both severed and retained lots.
The requirement and implementation of an environmental noise study through a
registered agreement with the Region of Waterloo will be a Regional condition for the
above application.
A qualified noise consultant preparing the Environmental Noise Study must contact
Region of Waterloo staff for transportation data including traffic forecasts and truck
percentages for Regional roads. The application for Noise Assessment Application is
available at:
https://rmow. perm itcentral.ca/Perm it/GrouPAPPIy?qrouPId=3
Site Servicing / Work Permit / Municipal Consent (Advisory Comments):
A servicing plan has not been received with the above application. A Municipal Consent
will be required for the installation of any new / update to the existing service
connections. Also, a Region of Waterloo Work Permit must be obtained from the Region
of Waterloo prior to commencing construction within the Region' s right of way. In this
regard, please visit https://rmow.permitcentral.ca/ for further guidance.
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00 per new lot created.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant complete the required road
widening dedication to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo.
3) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant complete the required Site
Grading plan to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo.
Document Number: 3731089
4) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant complete an Environmental
Noise Study and enter into an agreement with the Region of Waterloo to provide
for implementation of the accepted noise assessment attenuation measures, to
the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo.
0011YA MIKE]
257 Dumfries Avenue, Kitchener
Dario Kokorovic and Tanja Cvijetic
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the lands into two (2) lots, to allow for the
construction of two duplex dwellings.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
prior to final approval of the consent.
Environmental Noise Study:
The residential dwellings on the severed and the retained lots will be located in close
proximity (approximately 75m) of Conestoga Parkway/Highway 7 having a noise
attenuation wall along the highway. The proposed dwelling units likely would have
environmental noise impacts from the traffic.
In lieu of the applicant undertaking a detailed environmental noise study to assess the
environmental noise impacts on the proposed residential dwellings on retained and
severed lots, and implementing the recommendations from the noise study through a
registered agreement with the City of Kitchener, Regional staff agree to secure and
implement the conditions below through a registered agreement with the City of
Kitchener, for the all dwellings units on both, the retained and the severed lots:
A) The dwelling will be fitted with forced air -ducted heating system suitably sized
and designed with provision for the installation of air conditioning in the future, at
the occupant's discretion.
B) The following noise warning clause will be included in all offers of purchase,
deeds and rental agreements:
1) "The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing
road traffic on Conestoga Parkway/Highway 7 may occasionally interfere with
Document Number: 3731089
some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels may exceed the
sound level limits of the Waterloo Region and the Ministry of the Environment
Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
2) "This dwelling has been fitted with a forced air -ducted heating system and has
been designed with the provision of adding central air conditioning at the
occupant's discretion. Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant
in low and medium density developments will allow windows and exterior
doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are
within the sound level limits of the Waterloo Region and the Ministry of the
Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
C) That prior to the issuance of any building permits, the City of Kitchener's Building
Inspector certify that the noise attenuation measures are incorporated in the
buildings plans and the dwelling units have been constructed accordingly.
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00 per new lot created.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into an agreement with the
City of Kitchener to include the following noise mitigation/warning clauses in all
Offers of Purchase and Sale, lease/rental agreements and condominium
declarations for all dwellings on the severed and retained lands:
i. The dwelling units(s) must be installed with air -ducted heating and
ventilation system, suitably sized and designed with provision of adding
central air conditioning.
ii. The dwelling unit(s) on the proposed severed and retained lands will be
registered with the following noise warnings clauses on title:
a. "The purchasers / tenants are advised that sound levels due to
increasing road traffic on Conestoga Parkway/Highway 7 may
occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling
occupants as the sound levels may exceed the sound level limits
of the Waterloo Region and the Ministry of the Environment
Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
Document Number: 3731089
b. "This dwelling has been fitted with a forced air -ducted heating
system and has been designed with the provision of adding central
air conditioning at the occupant's discretion. Installation of central
air conditioning by the occupant in low and medium density
developments will allow windows and exterior doors to remain
closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within
the sound level limits of the Waterloo Region and the Ministry of
the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP)".
iii. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, the City of Kitchener's
Building Inspector will certify that the noise attenuation measures are
incorporated in the buildings plans and the dwelling units have been
constructed accordingly.
0011Y.4 R*P-1
102 Waterloo Street, Kitchener
2820580 Ontario Inc. / Mackenzie Streutker (Van Harten Surveying Inc)
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the parcel into two (2) separate properties,
demolish the existing house and build two (2) new single detached homes.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
prior to final approval of the consent.
Environmental Noise:
The proposed dwellings on the severed lot and the retained lot will be located within 300
of the Region of Waterloo railway mainline. Therefore, as a Regional condition, the
following noise warning clause is required to be registered on title for the dwellings on
both, the severed and the retained lots, through an agreement with the City of
Kitchener:
A) "Warning: The Region of Waterloo / Canadian National Railway Company
(CNR) or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a rights-of-way
within 300 metres from the land the subject thereof. There may be alterations
to or expansions of the railway facilities on such rights-of-way in the future
including the possibility that the railway or its assigns or successors as
aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion may affect the living
environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of
any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the
development and individual dwelling(s). The Region of Waterloo / CNR will
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not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such
facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way."
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00 per new lot created.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant enter into an agreement with the
City of Kitchener to include the following noise mitigation/warning clauses in all
Offers of Purchase and Sale, lease/rental agreements and condominium
declarations for all dwellings on the severed and retained lands:
a. The following noise warning clauses be included in all offers of purchase,
deeds and rental agreements
"Warning: The Region of Waterloo / Canadian National Railway
Company (CNR) or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a
rights-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject thereof.
There may be alterations to or expansions of the railway facilities on
such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway
or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations,
which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in
the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration
attenuating measures in the design of the development and individual
dwelling(s). The Region of Waterloo / CNR will not be responsible for
any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or
operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way."
B2021-040 and B2021-041
1770 King Street East, 815 and 825 Weber Street East, Kitchener
Skyline Commercial Real Estate Holdings; Mackenzie Streutker (Van Harten)
The owner/applicant is proposing a technical severance to separate PINs 22574-0016
and 22574-0017 from 22574-0014 so that a consent on both properties can be conveyed
in any order.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
per new lot created prior to final approval of the consent.
Water Resource Protection:
Document Number: 3731089
The owner/applicant is required to submit a Section 59 Notice (Notice of Source
Protection Plan Compliance) under the Clean Water Act as part of a complete Planning
Act application. Regional staff did not receive this notice as part of the application and it
appears that the subject lands are located in a source water protection area, where
some activities are managed by policies under the Source Protection Plan. To
determine the specific source protection policies that apply to these lands, the
owner/applicant is required to complete a brief questionnaire about the current and/or
planned activities on these lands at the following website: taps. regionofwaterloo.ca.
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
conditions:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00 per new lot created.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the completed Section 59
Notice under the Clean Water Act, to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo.
General Comments
Any future development on the lands subject to the above -noted consent application(s)
will be subject to the provisions of Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any
successor thereof. Please accept this letter as our request for a copy of the staff reports,
decisions and minutes pertaining to each of the consent applications noted above. Should
you require Regional Staff to be in attendance at the meeting or have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
Peter Ellis, MES
Principal Planner
Document Number: 3731089
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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 Pagel of 2
the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Member of Conservation Ontario, representing Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities I The Grand — A Canadian Heritage River
Applications for Consent (Continued)
B 2021-040 1170 King Street East, 815 & 825 Weber Street East
B 2021-041 1170 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 aherremana_grand river. ca.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman, CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority
To: Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kitchener
From: —
Re: B 2021-038 — 257 Dumfries Avenue
I am strongly opposed to allowing the severance and construction of duplex dwellings at 257 Dumfries
Ave.
I purchased my home here because of the charming 1950's neighbourhood, with single family homes on
large lots and nice yards. This will be lost if this type of construction is allowed. We will no longer be
living in a neighbourhood of single family homes. Instead of one family home next door there will be
four. This does not follow the characteristics of our neighbourhood.
The street parking in front of my house will drastically increase as I live this property. If
this construction is permitted there is a potential of 8 cars or more trying to find parking coming from a
single lot.
This would destroy my property value and I would never have purchased my home here if there were
duplex dwellings—
This will severely impair my enjoyment and privacy of my home, especially the privacy of my back yard.
There is nothing minor about this variance.
This will be a grave injustice to myself and my neighbours. This owner of this property is not concerned,
or care about this as they will not be living here and currently do not now.
This construction will cause our house values to go down. It is not fair that someone's gain should be my
loss.
This is not progress. This will only set a precedent that will allow more building of this type on
property's where there is now only one single house.
This type of building was not here when I purchased my home, and will not be able to stay living here if
this is allowed next door to me.
July 12, 2021
Re: Request for a zone change B 2021-38 - 257 Dumfries Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario
To sever the existing lot into two separate lots in order to accommodate two future duplex
buildings.
This quaint, established neighbourhood was established in the 1950s and is made up of mainly
bungalows and one and a half story homes of approximately 1000 square feet. Over the last 4 or 5 years
I have noticed that as a number of these homes have come up for sale they have been purchased by non
resident speculators and rented out. Some speculators have made (hopefully legal) changes to the
bungalows by finishing the basements and renting the main floors and basements to separate families.
While this is not a problem in itself, it does result in some nuisance parking and traffic problems.
Recently a non resident speculator has requested a zoning change to sever an existing approximately 64
foot lot into two 32 foot lots in order to accommodate two future duplex dwellings. This will result in
the destruction of an existing bungalow on the street and a fundamental change to the nature of the
neighbourhood.
Because of the current real estate climate there are many properties in the neighbourhood owned by
non resident speculators and the approval of this zoning change request would set a precedent for these
other speculators to also submit their own request to sever properties. The result could bring on a
fundamental change to this established neighbourhood for the sole purpose of maximizing a non
resident's return on investment.
In my opinion, this is a request to begin a process to fundamentally change this quiet, quaint,
established neighbourhood. If this is the case, it should be done by Kitchener's planning department in
conjunction with the residents of the neighbourhood not by non resident speculators in an ad hoc
manner.
I am therefore opposed to granting this zoning change request for 257 Dumfries Avenue, Kitchener, ON.
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This affects our neighbourhood!
• Our streetscape of wide lot frontages with 1950's
single storey brick homes could possibly be lost
• sets a precedent for more severed lots with multi
dwelling residences
• Increases population density, traffic and parking
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I love my neighbourhood!
was attracted to live in this area because of the wide lots,
well kept single storey houses and proximity to the core.
I have always felt fortunate to be living in the Central
Frederick area.
Over the last few years, quite a few houses have been
turned into multi -family dwellings with basement units.
However, the front facade of these houses has not
changed. The feeling of the neighbourhood has stayed the
same.
However, I am opposed to the recent zoning amendment
requested by 257 Dumfries Ave, in which the homeowner
wishes to divide the lot in half and build duplexes.
We, the residents of this neighbourhood, unite and say No
to
• Small lots with multi family dwellings
• Losing the 1950's classic brick homes
• Crowded driveways with many cars
• Potential for more infill development (once one
development is approved --more is on the way!)
• Increased traffic and population density
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From:
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:41 AM
To: Committee of Adjustment (SM)
Cc: sarah@sarahmarsh.ca
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Committee of Adjustment, Notice of Hearing July 20th, 2021
Subject: Committee of Adjustment, Notice of Hearing July 20/21
Re: B2021-038
257 Dumfries Ave. Kitchener
Opposition to the Proposed Variance
I recently received the Notice of Hearing for the above property. I am a resident at , which is
_said property. Clearly I am impacted by this application.
I moved to the neighbourhood 22 years ago because of its central location, mature neighbourhood and the lovely 50's
style, single family homes. At no time did I imagine that the area could potentially lose an existing bungalow in good
condition and be replaced with two 2 -storey multi -family rental units on a single lot! Is this the direction the City of
Kitchener wants to take? To turn old established neighbourhoods into rental properties with absentee landlords? To
squeeze in more buildings onto small lots? To drive out residents who have lived in their neighbourhoods for years and
taken pride in their homes?
While I understand the need to intensify current housing with higher density buildings to manage the Region's
population growth, the proposed variance would be out of character and scale with the existing neighbourhood. Not to
mention increased traffic congestion and parking problems on an already busy stretch of Dumfries Ave leading to
Frederick St. Mall. Also, the proposed high density build on one lot is not compatible within such close proximity to
family homes.
In summary, I am respectfully asking that this proposed variance be dismissed to preserve the quality and liveability of
our Central Frederick neighbourhood.
Sincerely,
c.c. sarah@sarahmarsh.ca
City Councillor, Ward 10