HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA - 2021-08-17COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
August 17, 2021CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee of Adjustment held an electronicmeeting on this date, commencing at10:04a.m.
Present:B. McColl - Chair
S. Hannah
M. Kidd
J. Meader
Officials:J. Oosterveld, Manager, Site Development
D. Seller,Transportation Services
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
K. Hilborn, Administrative Clerk
MINUTES
Moved byM. Kidd
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the regular minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held July 20, 2021,as circulatedto the
members, be accepted.
Carried
NEW BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS:
1.Submission No.:A 2021-081
Applicants:2477865 Ontario Inc
Property Location:101 Schweitzer Street
Legal Description:Part Lot 5, Plan 675
Appearances:
In Support: B.Kliska
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to construct a single detached
duplex with an easterly side yard setback of 0.914m rather than the required 1.2m; and, a rear yard
setback of 6.585m rather than the required 7.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-146dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approval.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
BogdanKliskawas in attendance in support of the application.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by J. Meader
That the application of 2477865 ONTARIO INCrequesting permission to construct a single
detached duplex havingan easterly side yard setback of 0.914m rather than the required 1.2m;
and, a rear yard setback of 6.585m rather than the required 7.5m, on Part of Lot 5, Plan 675, 101
Schweitzer Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variances requested in this application are minor.
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1.Submission No.:A 2021-081(Cont’d)
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
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Carried
2.Submission No.: A 2021-083
Applicants:2506781 Ontario Inc
Property Location:200 Tartan Avenue
Legal Description:Block 186 & 187,Registered Plan 58M-631
Appearances:
In Support:C. Balluch
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a 51-unit multi-
residential townhouse development containing 3 3-storey townhouse dwellings having a parking
rate of 1.13 off-street parking spaces/per unit rather than the required 1.25 off-street parking
spaces/per unit; a visitor parking rate of 13% of the required number of parking spaces, rather than
the required 15%; and, to having ide yards abutting Beckview Driveand Florencedale Crescentof
6m rather than the required 4.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-149 dated
August 5, 2021, recommending approval subject to conditions, as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
CharlotteBalluch was in attendance in support of the application.
Moved by M.Kidd
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of 2506781 ONTARIO INC requesting permission to construct a 51-unit multi-
residential townhouse development containing 3 3-storey townhouse dwellings having a parking
rate of 1.13 off-street parking spaces/per unit rather than the required 1.25 off-street parking
spaces/per unit; a visitor parking rate of 13% of the required number of parking spaces, rather than
the required 15%; and, to havingmaximum side yards abutting Beckview Driveand Florencedale
Crescentof 6m rather than themaximum permittedside yard of 4.5m, on Block 186 and 187,
Registered Plan 58M-631, 200 Tartan Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario,BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1.The owner shall receive final approval of site plan application SP18/116/H/KA for a 51-unit
multiple dwelling.
2.That the owner shall provide 26 Class A and 6 Class B bicycle parking spaces on site.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variancesrequested in this application are minor.
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2. Submission No.:A 2021-083(Cont’d)
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Lawand Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
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Carried
3.Submission No.: A 2021-084
Applicants:2506781 Ontario Inc
Property Location:210 Tartan Avenue
Legal Description:Block 187, Registered Plan 58M-631
Appearances:
In Support: C.Balluch
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a 45-unit multi-
residential townhouse development containing 3 3-storey townhouses having a parking rate of 1.18
off-street parking spaces/per unit rather than the required 1.25 off-street parking spaces/per unit.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-148 dated
August 5, 2021, recommending the application be deferred.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
CharlotteBalluch was in attendance in support of the application.
Staff confirmed that thedeferral was to allow for the application to be re-advertised as an additional
variance is required and that the application would return before the Committee at the September
hearing.
Moved by J.Meader
Seconded byM. Kidd
That the application of 2506781 ONTARIO INCrequesting permission to construct a 45-unit multi-
residential townhouse development containing 3 3-storey townhouses having a parking rate of 1.18
off-street parking spaces/per unit rather than the required 1.25 off-street parking spaces/per unit,
on Block 187, Registered Plan 58M-631, 210 Tartan Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED
to the September 21, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meetingto allow fora new Notice of
Hearing to be published asan additional variance is required.
Carried
4.Submission No.: A 2021-082
Applicants:Activa Holdings Inc.
Property Location:915 Eaglecrest Court
Legal Description:Lot 204, Registered Plan 58M-512
Appearances:
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4. Submission No.:A 2021-082(Cont’d)
In Support:A. Baulk
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a single
detached dwelling having a driveway and garage width of 54% of the overall lot width rather than
the maximum permitted 50%.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-151dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approval.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
AmandaBaulk was in attendance in support of the application.
Moved byJ. Meader
Seconded byS. Hannah
That the application of ACTIVA HOLDINGS INCrequesting permission to construct a single
detached dwelling having a driveway and garage width of 54% of the overall lot width rather than
the maximum permitted 50%, on Lot 204, Registered Plan 58M-512, 915 Eaglecrest Court,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variance requested in this application isminor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
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Carried
5.Submission No.: A 2021-085
Applicants:Attila Schmidt
Property Location:49 Gruhn Street
Legal Description:Part Lot 9, Plan 387
Appearances:
In Support: A. Schmidt
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to renovate the attic space
in an existing single detached dwelling and legalizing the southerly side yard setback of 0.67m
rather than the required 1.2m.
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5. Submission No.:A 2021-085(Cont’d)
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-147dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approvalof this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
AttilaSchmidt was in attendance in support of the application.
In response to questions, J. Oosterveld confirmed that the existing footprintof the dwellingis legal
non-conforming, noting the requested variance is for the upper storey which does not comply with
the By-law.J. Oosterveld further stated the staff recommendation is worded to permit the variance
for the upper storeybut would maintain the legal non-conformingstatus for the existing dwelling.
In response to the Committee’s questions, A. Schmidt confirmed thattheresidence would be
maintained as a single-detacheddwellingandthat the additionwas intended tohave one window
on the southerly wall. A. Schmidtacknowledged that the window’s location might need to be
changed to comply with the Building Code.
Moved by J.Meader
Seconded by S.Hannah
That the application of ATTILA SCHMIDT requesting permission to construct an upper storey
additionon an existing single detached dwelling having asoutherly side yard setback of 0.67m
rather than the required 1.2m, on Part of Lot 9, Plan 387, 49 Gruhn Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variance requested in this application isminor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Lawand Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
Carried
6.Submission No.: A 2021-086
Applicants:Klondike Homes
Property Location:176 Woolwich Street
Legal Description:Part Lot 60, German Company Tract
Appearances:
In Support: P. Florica
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a single
detached dwelling on a lot having a width of 56.08m rather than the required 60m; and, to have a
southerly side yard setback of 1.9m rather than the required 7.5m. The existing dwelling is
proposed to be demolished.
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6. Submission No.: A 2021-086(Cont’d)
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-153 dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approval subject to conditions, as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), dated
August 3, 2021, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
PaulFlorica was in attendance in support of the application.In response to questions, P. Florice
stated that demolition had begun on the existing residence. P. Florice furtheradvised the existing
dwelling has a side yard setback that is less than the side yard variance being requested through
the subject application. P. Florica indicated the proposed location of the new dwelling would
possibly accommodate a future severance of the property.
The Chair requested and it was agreed that a condition be included in the Committees decision
this date requiring the owner to make satisfactory financial arrangements with the GRCA for the
application plan review fee.
Moved by J. Meader
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of KLONDIKE HOMES LTD requesting permission to construct a single
detached dwelling on lot having a width of 56.08m rather than the required 60m; and, to have a
southerly side yard setback of 1.9m rather than the required 7.5m. The existing dwelling is
proposed to be demolished, on Part of Lot 60, German Company Tract, 176 Woolwich Street,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1.The owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan for the subject lands in
accordance with the City’s Tree Management Policy, to be approved by the City’s Director
of Planning and where necessary, implemented prior to any grading, 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 and shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
2.That the owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements with the Grand River
Conservation Authority (GRCA) for the application review fee.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variances requested in this application are minor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website atwww.kitchener.ca.
Carried
7.Submission No.:A 2021-087
Applicants: BENJAMINS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS INC-002
Property Location:407 Park Street
Legal Description:Lot 285, Registered Plan 385
Appearances:
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7. Submission No.:A 2021-087(Cont’d)
In Support: M. Benjamins
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct balconies/decks
in the rear yard of an existing triplex dwelling having a westerly side yard setback abutting Gildner
Street of 2.34m rather than the required 4.5m; and, an encroachment of 1.55m for the balcony into
the required 4.5m Driveway Visibility Triangle.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-154 dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approval of this application as amended.
The Committeeconsidered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
MarkBenjamins was in attendance in support of the application. In response to questions, M.
Benjamins adviseddriveway can accommodate threeoff-streetparking spaces.
In response to questions, D. Seller described theencroachment into the Driveway Visibility Triangle
(DVT) created by the support post for the balconies and confirmed that there would be sufficient
visibility for people exiting the driveway.
The Committee noted that the variances requested were minor and agreedwith the staff position
outlined in Report DSD-2021-154to the adequacy of the public notice,thatthe additional variance
related tothe DVT shouldbe included in the Committee’s decision this date.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by J. Meader
That the application of BENJAMINS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS INC-002requesting permission
to construct covered balconies onan existing multipledwelling having a westerly side yard setback
abutting Gildner Street of 2.34m rather than the required 4.5m; and, an encroachment of 1.55m for
the balcony into the required 4.5m Driveway Visibility Triangle,on Lot 285, Registered Plan 385,
407 Park Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variances requested in this application are minor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
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Carried
8.Submission No.: A2021-088
Applicants:Nikoletta Trasias & Chris Dimtrievski
Property Location:62 Hawkswood Drive
Legal Description:Block 29 and Part Block 28, Registered Plan 58M-182, being Part
Lots 90 and 99 on ReferencePlan 58R-12969
Appearances:
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8. Submission No.:A 2021-088(Cont’d)
In Support: N. Trasias
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a covered patio
in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 3.04m rather
than the required 7.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-152dated
August 6, 2021, recommending approvalof this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Nicky Trasiaswas in attendance in support of the application.
It was suggested and agreed that the wording of the Committee’s decision be clarified to restrict
the approval to for the height of the covered patio to one storey.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by M.Kidd
That the application of CHRIS DIMITRIEVSKI and NIKOLETTA TRASIASrequesting permission
to construct a 1-storey covered patio in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having
a rear yard setback of 3.04m rather than the required 7.5m, on Block 29 and Part Block 28,
Registered Plan 58M-182,being Part Lots 90 and 99 on ReferencePlan 58R-12969, 62
Hawkswood Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variance requested in this application isminor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
.
Carried
9.Submission No.:A 2021-089
Applicants: R.GBoyer Holdings Ltd
Property Location:165 Courtland Avenue East
Legal Description:Part of Lots 4and 50, Registered Plan 395, Closed Streetsand Lanes,
beingParts 2 and 3 of ReferencePlan 58R-5430
Appearances:
In Support:M. Gereghty
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
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9. Submission No.:A 2021-089(Cont’d)
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a 30-unit multi-
residential dwelling having a parking rate of 0.9off-street parking space/per-unit rather than the
required 1.25 off-street parking spaces/per-unit; and, to have 10% of the required visitor parking
spaces rather than the required 20% visitor parking spaces.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-155dated
August 9, 2021, recommending approval subject to conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), dated
August3, 2021, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the comments of the Canadian National Railway, SeniorPlanner, dated
August 12, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application, subject to recommended
conditions.
Megan Gereghty was in attendance in support of the application.
In response to questions from the Committee, J. Oosterveld confirmed the conditions suggested
by Canadian National Railwayare not appropriate for a variance related to parking,stating
comments related to noise typically are provided by the Region of Waterloo.
S. Hannah brought forward a motion to approve the staff recommendation as outlined in Report
DSD-2021-155.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by J. Meader
That the application of R G BOYER HOLDINGS LTDrequesting permission to construct a 30-unit
multi-residential dwelling having a parking rate of 0.9off-street parking space/per-unit rather than
the required 1.25 off-street parking spaces/per-unit; and, to have 10% of the required visitor parking
spaces rather than the required 20% visitor parking spaces, on Part of Lots 4 and 50, Registered
plan 395,Closed Streets and Lanes,being Parts 2 and 3 of Reference Plan 58R-5430, 165
Courtland Avenue East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED,subject to the following conditions:
1.Thatthe owner shall ensure35 Class A secured, long-term bicycle parking spaces and 6
Class B bicycle parking spaces are provided on site.
2.That Minor Variance A 2021-089 shall apply to site plan application SP20/064/C/ES for a
30-unit multiple dwelling.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variances requested in this application are minor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
.
Carried
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10.Submission No.: A 2021-090
Applicants:Lotco Limited
Property Location:50 Otterbein Road
Legal Description:Block 2, Registered Plan 58M-654
Appearances:
In Support:C.MacLellan
M. Villemaire
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission to construct a 194-unit 8-
storey multi-residential development having a parking rate of 1.21 off-street parking spaces/per-
unit rather than the required parking rate of 1.5 off-street parking spaces/per-unit.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-150dated
August 5, 2021, recommending approval subject to conditions, as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
July 23, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Marc Villemaire and Cathy MacLellan werein attendance in support of the application.
In response to questions, staff confirmed the Parking Studyincluded with the application was valid,
the watermark was included by the provider to allow the document to be printed.
It was suggested and agreed that thewording for the Committee’s decision this date be similar to
what was published in theNotice of Hearing, to ensure the approved parking rate is referenced.
Moved by J.Meader
Seconded by M.Kidd
That the application of LOTCO LIMITED requesting permission to construct a 194-unit 8 storey
multi-residential development having a parking rate of 1.21 off-street parking spaces/per-unit
rather than the required parking rate of 1.5 off-street parkingspaces/per-unit, on Block 2,
Registered Plan 58M-654, 50 Otterbein Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to
the following conditions:
1.The owner shall submit and receive approval of a Site Plan Application for the proposed
multiple dwelling development; and
2.That the ownershallenter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to be registered
on title which acknowledges:
a)that vehicle parking will be rented separately from the dwelling units;
b)that there will be a minimum of 97 Class A secured, long-term bicycle parking spaces
provided on site to be utilized by residents; and,
c)that there will be a minimum of 8 Class B bicycle parking spaces provided on-site.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1.The variance requested in this application isminor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan
is being maintained on the subjectproperty.
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10. Submission No.:A 2021-090(Cont’d)
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
11.Submission No.:A 2021-091
Applicants: Wm J Gies Construction Limited
Property Location:7 to 61 Quarry Park Drive
Legal Description:Part of Lots 121 & 123, German Company Tract, and Part of Block “C”,
Registered Plan 1413 & Part of Block 54, Registered Plan 1829
Appearances:
In Support: A. Head
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicants are requesting permission tofor future residential lots
fronting onto Quarry Park Drive, Lots 67to 80on the plan submitted with the application, currently
Zoned R3, to have a minimum lot width of 12.5m to 13.01m rather than the required 13.7m
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-156dated
August 9, 2021, recommending approval of this application.
Region of Waterloodid not submit a report, but the Region’s Transportation Plannerprovided a
comment dated August 17, 2021, advising they have no concerns with this application.
AndrewHeadwas in attendance in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation,
noting the variances requested is intendedto correct an errorwith the approved draft plan of
subdivision.
It was suggested and agreed that the municipal addresses be included in the Committee’s decision
this date to provide additional clarity related to the approval.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by J.Meader
That the application of WM J GIES CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDrequesting permission for 14 future
residential lots fronting onto Quarry Park Drive, Lots 67to 80on the plan submitted with the
application, currently Zoned R3, to have a minimum lot widths of 12.5m to 13.01m rather than the
required 13.7m, on Part of Lots 121& 123, German Company Tract,and Part of Block “C”,
Registered Plan 1413 & Part of Block 54, Registered Plan 1829,7 to 61 Quarry Park Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is theopinion of this Committee that:
1.The variances requested in this application are minor.
2.This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3.The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law and Official Plan is
being maintained on the subject property.
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11. Submission No.:A 2021-091(Cont’d)
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
CONSENT APPLICATIONS
1.Submission No.: B 2021-042
Applicants:Galena Towers Limited
Property Location:220 Ira Needles Boulevard
Legal Description:Part Lot 38,German Company Tract,Block 66,Registered Plan
58M-403, being Parts 5, 22, 24 to 40 on Reference Plan 58R-17222
Appearances:
In Support:A. Allendorf
Contra:None
Written Submissions:None
The Committee was advised the applicantis requestingpermission to grant three easements in
favour of the adjacent property municipally addressed as 1460 Highland Road West, easement 1
on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 7.3m and being irregular in shape
intended for driveway access; easement 2 having a width of 1.8m intended for pedestrian access;
and, easement 3 being 25.3m by 48.1m for a shared common area.
The Committee considered Development Services Departmentreport DSD-2021-157dated
August 9, 2021, recommending approval of the application, subject to conditionsoutlined in the
report.
The Committee considered revised wording of conditions 2, 3, and 4 developed in consultation with
the application to remove references to a joint maintenance agreement.
Al Allendorfwas in attendance in support of the applicationand the proposed revised wording
provided by City staff to remove the reference to the joint maintenance agreement.
Moved by S.Hannah
Seconded by J. Meader
That the application of GALENA TOWERS LIMITED requesting permission to grant three
easements in favour of the adjacent property municipally addressed as 1460 Highland Road West,
easement 1 on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 7.3m and being irregular
in shape intended for driveway access; easement 2 having a width of 1.8m intended for pedestrian
access; and, easement 3 being 25.3m by 48.1m for a shared common area, on Part Lot 38,
German Company Tract, Block 66, Registered Plan 58M-403, being Parts 5, 22, 24 to 40 on
Reference Plan 58R-17222, 220 Ira Needles Boulevard, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED,
subject to the following conditions:
1.That the owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to verify there are no
outstanding taxes on the subject property 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.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
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1. Submission No.: B 2021-042(Cont’d)
3.That the owners of the proposed dominant lands and servient lands, shall ensure that
maintenance obligations for the easement lands are set out in the Schedule to the Transfer
Easement (to be approved by the City Solicitor prior to registration), to ensure that the said
easements are maintained in perpetuity.
4.That the owner shall provide a satisfactory Solicitor’s Undertaking to register the approved
Transfer Easement be provided to the City Solicitor.
5.The City Solicitor be provided with copies of the registered Transfer Easement immediately
following registration.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan and
the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and
taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject
application. For more information please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the
City’s website at www.kitchener.ca
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-
noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this Committee shall
lapse two years from the date of approval, being August 17, 2023.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 17thday of August2021.
Dianna Saunderson
Secretary-Treasurer