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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-190 - A 2021-095 - 1791 Glasgow StREPORT TO:Committee of Adjustment DATE OF MEETING:September 21, 2021 SUBMITTED BY:Bateman, Brian, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7869 PREPARED BY:Dumart, Craig, Senior Planner, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 703 WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 7 DATE OF REPORT: September 8, 2021 REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-190 SUBJECT:Minor Variance Application A2021-095 1791 Glasgow Street Owners – 2716297 Ontario Inc. Applicant – Jay Gasselle RECOMMENDATION: That application A2021-095requesting permission for an accessory structure to have a maximum height of 7.4 metres where 5.5 metres is permitted and a fascia height of 5.6 metres where 3.0 metres is permitted, be approved. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The application is requestingrelief from Section 4.1 d) of Zoning By-law 2019-051to permit an accessory structure to have a maximum height of 7.4 metres rather than the required 5.5 metres and to permit the maximum height to the underside of the fascia be 5.6 metres rather than the required 3.0 metres. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Location Map:1791 Glasgow Street BACKGROUND: The property is designated as General Industrial Employment in the City’s Official Plan and identified as Industrial Employment Areas on the City’s Urban Structure Map. The property is zoned as EMP-1 (Neighbourhood Industrial Employment)in Zoning By-law 2019- 051. The existing property is developed with a single detached dwelling with three accessory structures. The single detached dwelling is legal non-conforming and the accessory structures in the rear of the property have been used fora contractor’s establishment.The requested variance is to increase the height of the accessory structure located adjacent to the single detached dwelling. 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 the Official Plan The subject property is designated as General Industrial Employmentin the City’s Official which provides for a broad range of industrial uses. The requested variance is to increase the height of the accessory structure to allow for additional storage. The requested variance does not propose to expand the residential component of the property which is legal non-conforming. The proposed variance conforms to the designation and it is the further opinion of staff that the requested variance is appropriate. General Intent of the Zoning By-law The requested minor variances to permit an accessory structure to have a peak height of 7.4 metres rather than a maximum peak height of 5.5 metres and to have the underside of the fascia to be 5.6 metres in height rather than the required maximum of 3 metres meets the generalintent of Zoning By- law 2019-051. The increase in height at the peak and fascia will be negligible in the context of the area. Further, the views of the neighbouring property will not be impacted. Is the Variance Minor? The proposed increase in accessory structure height and fascia height is minor. Theheightincreases will not create unacceptable impacts on either the subject property or adjacent properties and is consistent with the character of the neighbourhood. The variance in height is alsonot visible from the street. Therefore, Staff is off the opinion that the requested minor variance is minor. Is the Variance Appropriate? The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land. The requested variances in building height and fascia height will not impact any of the adjacent properties or the surrounding area. Planning Staff is of the opinion that the variance is appropriate. City Planning Staff conducted a site inspection of the property on September 6, 2021. Existing single detached dwelling and accessory structure at 1791 Glasgow Street. Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. Application has been made to for the detached garage to the single detached dwelling. Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed application. Heritage Planning Comments: Heritage Planning staff has no concerns with this application. Environmental Planning Comments: No environmental planning concerns. 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 areno previous reports/authorities related to this matter. 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.