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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-180 - A 2021-096 - 61 Warren RdREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment st DATE OF MEETING:September 21, 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 8 th DATE OF REPORT:September 10, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-180 SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-096 61 Warren Road Applicants & Owners – Anthony Bauer, Victoria Setiz & Terran Edwin RECOMMENDATION: That minor variance application A2021-096requesting relief from Section 6.1.1.1 b) i) to allow the required parking space for a duplexdwelling to be setback 2.4metres from the street line rather than the required 6.0 metres, be approvedsubject to the following condition; 1.That the owner submits a building permit application to convert the single detached dwelling to a duplex dwelling, to the satisfaction of the Building division. 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 2.4metres from the street line rather than the required 6.0 metres. Location Map: 61 Warren Road *** 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 ThreeZone (R-3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is proposing to renovate the existing garage space to living space and convert the property to a duplex dwelling. The driveway will also be widened slightly to accommodate 2 cars parking side by side. 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 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. The requested variance to legalize the off-street parking space 2.4metres from the street lot line meets the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw. Thereduction of 3.6metres 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 will be expanded to a double wide driveway that fits 2 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 2.4metres 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 theadjacent properties or the surrounding neighbourhood. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on September 3, 2021. Photo of Subject Property – 61 Warren Road Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided building permit for the change of use to a duplex is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building Division at building@kitchener.ca with any questions. Transportation Services Comments: Given the existing location of the driveway (and the future widening to allow for two (2) parking spaces), this proposal does not impact operation of vehicles entering and exiting the site or impede on to the municipal sidewalk. Applicant should be aware that if required an approved curb cut/driveway widening permit be issued by Planning Services. 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 onthe 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 – 61 Warren Road September03, 2021 Kristen Hilborn City of KitchenerFile No.: D20-20/ 200 King Street WestVAR KIT GEN P.O. Box 1118 Kitchener, ONN2G 4G7(8)VAR KIT/ 16 TO 20 QUEEN STREET NORTH MOMENTUM DEVELOPMENTS (11)/28, 120 BULLOCK STREET HOMER WATSON BUSINESS PARK (12)/15 KIT/SEC WESTMOUNT AND BLOCK LINE WINSTON HALL NURSING HOME Dear Ms. Hilborn: Re:Committee of Adjustment Applications Meeting September,2021, City of Kitchener Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and have following comments: A 2021-084(Amended)210 Tartan Avenue No Concerns. A 2021-09221 Nne Pines Road No Concerns. A 2021-0931248 Ottawa Street South There are no concernstotheminor variance application inthe existing conditions.However, the applicantsmust be advisedthata future road dedicationofapproximately1.2mmayberequired from the above propertyincase of anypotentialfuture development application, to complywiththe designated road width of30.48m for the Ottawa Street South(RR #04). At such times in future, the parking spots would have0.8mclearancefrom theOttawa Street propertyline. A2021-09450 Valleybrook Drive No Concerns. A 2021-0951791 Glasgow Street No Concerns. 5ƚĭǒƒĻƓƷ bǒƒĬĻƩʹ ЌБЉВВЎБ tğŭĻ Њ ƚŅ Ћ 6)A 2021-09661 Warren RoadNo Concerns. 7)A 2021-09717-19 Peter StreetNo Concerns. 8)A 2021-09816-20Queen Street NorthNo Concerns. 9)A 2021-099111 Gay CrescentNo Concerns. 10)A 2021-100(Updated) 932 Eaglecrest CourtNo Concerns. 11)A 2021-10120 Pearson Street & 160 Bullock StreetNo Concerns. 12)A 2021-102695 Block Line RoadNo Concerns. 13)A 2021-103 to 104331 & 341 Hesh CrescentNo Concerns. Please be advised that any development on the lands subject to the Applications noted above aresubject 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 developmentsprior to the issuance of a building permit. The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numberslistedabove. 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 September 9, 2021 Dianna Saunderson Via email only City of Kitchener 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Saunderson, Re:September 21, 2021Committee of Adjustment Meeting ______________________________________________________________________ Applications for Minor Variance A 2021-084210 Tartan Avenue A 2021-09221 Nine Pines Road A 2021-0931248 Ottawa Street South A 2021-09450 Valleybrook Drive A 2021-0951791 Glasgow Street A 2021-09661 Warren Road A 2021-09717-19 Peter Street A 2021-09816-20 Queen Street North A 2021-099111 Gay Crescent A 2021-100932 Eaglecrest Court A 2021-10120 Pearson Street & 160 Bullock Street A 2021-102695 Block Line Road A 2021-103 to 104331 & 341 Hesh Crescent Application for Consent B 2021-043303 Park Street 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 *These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of Page 1of 1 the Grand River Conservation Authority.