HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-163 - Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES - 60 Trussler Road - Elev8 Properties Inc.
REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: October 4, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa Director of Planning 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Schneider, Eric, Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 7
DATE OF REPORT: September 8, 2021
REPORT NO.: DSD-21-163
SUBJECT: Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES
60 Trussler Road
Elev8 Properties Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Demolition Control Application DC21/028/T/ES requesting permission to demolish a
single detached dwelling located at 60 Trussler Road be approved.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The applicant is seeking Council approval to demolish a single detached dwelling
located at 60 Trussler Road.
The key finding of this report is that staff support the demolition of the single detached
dwelling as the applicant intends to develop the property with 5 single detached
dwellings through Vacant Land Condominium 30CDM-21207 approved by PSIC on
September 13, 2021.
There are no financial implications as there is no impact to the capital or operating
budget.
agenda in advance of the council/committee meeting. All property owners within 30
metres of the subject property will receive notice of the demolition control application for
information purposes immediately following Council approval. The associated Vacant
Land Condominium application was circulated to property owners within 120 metres of
the subject property.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Services Department has received an application requesting the
demolition of a single detached dwelling municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road. The
subject property is zoned Residential Two Zone (R-2) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The property
is designated Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan.
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Location Map 60 Trussler Road
REPORT:
The Applicant is proposing to demolish the single detached dwelling to allow for the future
development of 5 single detached dwellings within a Vacant Land Condominium. The
property owner has requested that the current dwelling be demolished in order to ready the
site for the future residential development.
Demolition
Control By-law. The demolition control provisions contained within Section 33 of the
Planning Act are intended to:
(a) prevent the premature loss of viable housing stock and the creation of vacant
parcels of land;
(b) protect the appearance, character, and integrity of residential
neighbourhoods and streetscapes where no redevelopment is planned;
(c) prevent the premature loss of municipal assessment;
(d) retain existing dwelling units until redevelopment plans have been
considered and approved; and
(e) ensure that redevelopment occurs in a timely manner, where proposed.
Since there will be a loss of a residential unit without immediate plans to replace it, via a
building permit or site plan approval, staff are bringing this report before Council as per the
.
Staff do not have concerns with the demolition of the residential unit as it is the intention of
the property owner to redevelop the lot with new residential dwelling units. The existing
dwelling must be removed to allow the site to be prepared for the future development. The
property owner has applied for site plan approval that is currently under review. The lot has
legal frontage onto a public road and has access to full services.
Figure 1: View of the existing single detached dwelling at 60 Trussler Road
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
the Council / Committee meeting. All property owners within 30 metres of the subject
properties will receive notice of the demolition control application for information purposes
immediately following Council approval. The associated Vacant Land Condominium
application was circulated to property owners within 120 metres of the subject property.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
DSD-2021-159 Vacant Land Condominium 30CDM-21207
Demolition Control By-law
Zoning By-law 2019-051
Official Plan, 2014
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Appendix A Draft Plan of Condominium
Appendix B Building Division & Heritage Comments
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Attachment B
From: Victoria Grohn
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 10:51 AM
To: Eric Schneider; Trevor Oakley
Subject: RE: Comments for Demolition Control
Hi Eric,
The property municipally addressed as 60 Trussler Road is neither designated nor listed under
the Ontario Heritage Act. As such, there are no cultural heritage planning issues or concerns
with this demolition.
Victoria Grohn, BES
(Pronouns: she/her)
Heritage Planner | Planning Division | City of Kitchener
519-741-2200 ext. 7041 | TTY 1-866-969-9994 | victoria.grohn@kitchener.ca
BUILDING DIVISION
City of Kitchener
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200 King St. West, 5 floor
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Date:September 17, 2021
To:Eric Schneider
From:Trevor Oakley
Cc:
Subject:60 TRUSSLER RD - Demolition Control Application
The following is a brief summary of the general conditions of the building.
Property Features:
Single storey house, approximately 3,400 SF with single bay attached garage.
1,000 SF garage / outbuilding in rear yard.
Property is serviced with water, sanitary, gas, and hydro, no storm at this time. There may be a decommissioned
well and septic bed on the property.
House Description:
Single family dwelling, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, finished basement.
Poured concrete foundation with wood frame construction, full brick exterior cladding.
Exterior Conditions:
Exterior brick, windows, doors and foundation all appear in good condition
Roof is in good condition, may have inadequate insulation.
Rear covered porch is unheated but in good condition
Interior Conditions:
Forced air heating throughout, newer 92% EFF Furnace.
Electric water heater, newer.
Kitchen is newer but some bathrooms are dated.
No evidence of major settling or foundation movement.
No deterioration noted on surfaces or finishes throughout house.
Overall Observations:
The house appears to be about 30 years old and is generally in good condition. (Original Building Permit 1989)
Rear garage appears to be wood frame with steel cladding, gas and hydro service, fair condition.
Overall condition: Good
It is understood that the house in the current condition does not meet the needs of the owner and family. We understand
that the owner’s intention is to demolish the existing house and re-build a new multi- development dwelling on the
property. The Building Division has no objections to the demolition of this home. Please note that a demolition permit will
be required, please contact 519-741-2433 for more information.
Respectfully,
Trevor Oakley, CET, CBCO
Municipal Building Official II
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