HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-037 - B 2022-001 - 26 Edgewood Drive
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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: January 18, 2022
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
DATE OF REPORT: January 7, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD-2022-037
SUBJECT: Consent Application - B2022-001
26 Edgewood Drive
Owner and Applicant: A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd.
RECOMMENDATION:
That applications B2022-001 consent to create one new lot and retain one lot to be used for
semi detached dwellings 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 property(ies) to the satisfaction of
2. That the owner provides 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 size paper copies of the plan(s). The digital file needs to
be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to
3. vide draft transfer documents and associated
fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and
City Solicitor if required.
4. That the Owner makes financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's
Engineering Division for the installation of any new service connections to the
severed and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner makes 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 ramp, on the severed and retained lands.
6.
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Engineering Division.
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7. That the Owner provides a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
8. A Development Asset Drawing (digital AutoCAD) is required for the site (servicing,
SWM etc.) with corresponding layer names and asset information to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Division prior to severance approval.
9. That the Owner provides Engineering staff with confirmation that the basement
elevation 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 to the satisfaction
of the Director of Engineering Services.
10. That the owner pays to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu contribution for park
dedication on the severed parcel equal in the amount of $3647.80. The park land
dedication is calculated at the residential rate of 5% of the per metre lineal frontage
land value for the severed portion.
11. With respect to the City-owned tree that is located adjacent to the severed and
retained lands, the owner shall fulfill one of the following three requirements:
a. 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:
i. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, demonstrating protection of the City-owned tree that is
located adjacent to the severed and retained lands, to the
aid plan
shall include, among other matters, the identification of a
proposed building envelope/work zone, landscaped area and
vegetation to be preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be
& Cemeteries.
ii. The owner shall implement the Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal or the issuance
of building permits,
& Cemeteries.
iii. The owner shall maintain the severed and retained lands, in
accordance with the approved Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, for the life the development.
OR
b. 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:
i. That the owner shall prepare a Street Tree Planting Plan that
shows the replacement of the City-owned tree to be removed
(located adjacent to the severed and retained lands) with 2
suitable trees, in accordance with the City of Kitchener
Director Parks & Cemeteries. No changes to the said plan shall
Parks & Cemeteries.
ii. The owner shall implement the approved Street Tree Planting
OR
c. Make arrangements regarding financial compensation for the tree to be
12. That, prior to final approval, the applicant submits the Consent Application Review
Fee of $350.00 to the Region of Waterloo.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The applicant is requesting to create one new lot and retain one lot equal in size to be used for semi-
detached dwellings.
Proposed lot fabrics
Location Map: 26 Edgewood Drive
REPORT:
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned as Residential Four Zone in Zoning By-law 85-1.
The subject property is located near the intersection of Belmont Avenue West and Edgewood Drive.
The existing development of the neighbourhood consists of a mix of single detached dwellings, semi-
detached dwellings, and multiple dwellings. Lot sizes vary in width, depth, and area in this
neighborhood.
City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on December 31, 2021.
New semi-detached dwelling at 26 Edgewood Drive
Planning Comments:
Consent
The applicant is requesting consent to create one new lot and one retain lot equal in size. To facilitate
the redevelopment of the subject lands the applicant has demolished the existing single detached
dwelling on the property and replaced it with a semi-detached dwelling.
The severed lot would have a lot frontage of 7.93 metres and an area of 241.7 square metres, while
the retained lot would also have a lot frontage of 7.93 metres, and an area of 241.7 square metres.
Zoning By-law
The subject property is zoned as Residential Four Zone (R-4) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The R-4 zone
permits a range of low density dwelling types such as semi detached dwellings. The R-4 Zone
requires a minimum lot width of 7.5 metres and minimum lot area of 235 square metres for semi
detached dwellings. The proposed lot widths and lot areas of the proposed severed and retained
lots exceed the minimum R-4 zone lot width and lot area requirements.
Official Plan
The subject lands are designated Low Rise Residential (Map 3) in the 2014 Official Plan. The Low
Rise Residential land use designation permits a full range of low density housing types which may
include single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, and low-
rise multiple dwellings. The Low Rise Residential land use designation encourages mixing and
integrating different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a low-rise built form. The maximum
net residential density for lands which are designated Low Rise Residential will be 30 units per
hectare.
The proposed severance is in accordance with the Official Plan and maintains the residential land
use designation.
Section 17.E.20.5 of the Official Plan implements Section 51 of the Planning Act and contains
policies regarding infill development and lot creation (Consent Policies).These policies state the
following:
a) the lots comply with the policies of this Plan, any Community Plan and/or Secondary Plan,
and that the lots are in conformity with the Zoning By-law, or a minor variance has been
granted to correct any deficiencies;
b) the lots reflect the general scale and character of the established development pattern of
surrounding lands by taking into consideration lot frontages, areas, and configurations;
c) all of the criteria for plan of subdivision are given due consideration;
d) the lot will have frontage on a public street;
e) municipal water services are available;
f) municipal sanitary services are available except in accordance with Policy 14.C.1.19;
g) a Plan of Subdivision or Condominium has been deemed not to be necessary for proper
and orderly development; and,
The proposed lot widths and lot areas of the proposed severed and retained lots exceed the
minimum R-4 zone lot width and lot area requirements and minor variances are not required.
Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and shape of the proposed lots are suitable
for the use of the lands and compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood which is developed with
single detached, semi detached and multiple dwellings with lots sizes that vary in width, depth, and
area. The lands front onto a public street and full services are available. There are no natural heritage
features that would be impacted by the proposed consent application.
Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed severance conforms with the City of Kitchener
Official Plan.
Provincial Policy Statement, 2020:
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest
related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3(b) of the PPS promotes all types of
residential intensification, and sets out a policy framework for sustainable healthy, liveable and safe
communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as
accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with
other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies
promote the integration of land use planning, growth management, transit-supportive development,
intensification, and infrastructure planning to achieve cost-effective development patterns,
optimization of transit investments, and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs.
Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate a form of gentle
intensification of the subject property with the creations of lots and future semi detached dwellings
that are compatible with the surrounding community and will make use of the existing infrastructure.
No new public roads would be required for the proposed development. Planning staff is of the opinion
that this proposal is consistent with the PPS.
A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 (Growth Plan):
The Growth Plan supports the development of complete and compact communities that are designed
to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range
and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit
viability and active transportation. The subject lands are in close proximity to transit and the subject
lands are in closer proximity to trails and parks.
Policy 2.2.6.1(a) Municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum
intensification and targets in this plan by identifying a diverse range and mix of housing options and
densities, including additional residential units and affordable housing to meet projected needs of
current and future residents.
targets. The severance application will help make efficient use of existing infrastructure, parks,
roads, trails and transit. Planning staff is of the opinion that the development proposal conforms to
the Growth Plan.
Regional Official Plan (ROP):
Urban Area policies o
Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built-Up Area in the ROP. The proposed
development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical
infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development,
including transportation networks, municipal drinking-water supply and wastewater systems, and a
broad range of social and public health services. Regional policies require Area Municipalities to
plan for a range of housing in terms of form, tenure, density and affordability to satisfy the various
physical, social, economic and personal support needs of current and future residents. Planning staff
are of the opinion that the severance application conforms to the Regional Official Plan.
Planning Conclusions
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, staff is satisfied that the creation of the severed lots are desirable and
appropriate. The uses of both the severed and retained p
Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Planning staff is of the opinion that the size, dimension and shape
of the proposed lots are suitable for the use of the lands and compatible with the surrounding
community. There are existing schools within the neighbourhood. Staff is further of the opinion that
the proposal is consistent with the Region of Waterloo Official Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement,
conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and is good planning and in the
public interest.
Building 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.
Heritage Comments:
Heritage Planning staff does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Environmental Planning staff does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Transportation Services Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
Engineering Comments:
Severance of any blocks within the subject lands will require separate, individual service
connections for sanitary 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. Karn St. has sanitary sewer and water main but no storm sewer.
Any further enquiries in this regard should be directed to Niall Melanson
(niall.melanson@kitchener.ca).
Any new driveways are
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/Operations Comments:
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 $3647.80 Park Dedication is calculated
at 5% of the new development lots only, with a land valuation calculated by the lineal frontage of
(7.93m) at a land value of $9,200 per frontage meter.
City-
driveways and suitable arrangements, financial or otherwise, should be made with Parks &
Cemeteries for its removal/replacement.
A City-owned tree will be impacted by the proposed development and the owner shall fulfill one of
the following three requirements:
1. 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 Protection and Enhancement Plan,
demonstrating protection of the City-owned tree that is located adjacent to the
Cemeteries. Said plan shall include, among other matters, the identification of a
proposed building envelope/work zone, landscaped area and vegetation to be
preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior
irector Parks & Cemeteries.
b) The owner shall implement the Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan,
prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal or the issuance of building permits, to
c) The owner shall maintain the severed and retained lands, in accordance
with the approved Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan, for the life the
development.
OR
2. 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 Street Tree Planting Plan that shows the
replacement of the City-owned tree to be removed (located adjacent to the severed
and retained lands) with 2 suitable trees, in accordance with the City of Kitchener
Cemeteries. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior
ks & Cemeteries.
b. The owner shall implement the approved Street Tree Planting Plan, to the
OR
3. Make arrangements regarding financial compensation for the tree to be removed, to
the satisfaction of th
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
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
application was mailed to all property owners within 30 metres of the subject property.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
No previous reports on this matter.
Peter Ellis
519-503-2536
D20-20/22 KIT
January 7, 2022
Sarah Goldrup
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
P.O. Box 1118
200 King Street East
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Re: Comments for Consent Applications B2022-001, B2022-002, B2022-
003, and B2022-004 to B2022-006
Committee of Adjustment Hearing January 18, 2022
CITY OF KITCHENER
B2022-001
26 Edgewood Drive
A & F Greenfield Homes Ltd.
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the existing lot into two parcels for a newly
constructed semi-detached dwelling.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
prior to final approval of the consent.
Source Protection Plan Compliance (Section 59 Notice):
The subject lands are located in a Source Protection Area where Risk Management
Plan policies implemented by the Region of Waterloo may apply. The owner/applicant
must complete the questionnaire on https://taps.regionofwaterloo.ca/ to obtain a valid
Section 59 Notice.
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.
Document Number: 3912612
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must submit a valid section 59
notice.
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B2022-002
670 Fairway Road South
Mona Terra Holdings Corp / Design Plan Services Inc (c/o David Igelman)
The owner/applicant is proposing to identify the existing building and parking area
around the building for a lease beyond 21 years.
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
prior to final approval of the consent.
Source Protection Plan Compliance (Section 59 Notice):
The subject lands are located in a Source Protection Area where Risk Management
Plan policies implemented by the Region of Waterloo may apply. The owner/applicant
must complete the questionnaire on https://taps.regionofwaterloo.ca/ to obtain a valid
Section 59 Notice.
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.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must submit a valid section 59
notice.
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B2022-003
74 Rutherford Drive
Mirjana and Pero Perencevic / Boban Jokanovic (Agent)
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the lot into two parcels. Staff note that this
application appears to be a resubmission of consent application B2021-054 from
October 2021.
Document Number: 3912612
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
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 airport zoning
regulated area and specifically under the runway take-off approach surface. Therefore,
the lands and the proposed development 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: KCampbell@regionofwaterloo.ca
The Region has no objection to the proposed application, subject to the following
condition:
1) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant submit the Regional consent
review fee of $350.00.
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B2022-004, B2022-005, and B2022-006
32 Burgetz Avenue
MB Future Homes Ltd.
The owner/applicant is proposing to sever the existing lot into 4 parcels for the creation
of two semi-detached dwellings (4 units). Staff note that this is a resubmission of
consent applications B2020-007, B2020-008, and B2020-009 (February 2020).
Regional Fee:
The owner/applicant is required to submit the Regional consent review fee of $350.00
for each consent application ($350.00 x 3 applications = $1,050.00) prior to final
approval of the consent.
Source Protection Plan Compliance (Section 59 Notice):
The subject lands are located in a Source Protection Area where Risk Management
Plan policies implemented by the Region of Waterloo may apply. The owner/applicant
must complete the questionnaire on https://taps.regionofwaterloo.ca/ to obtain a valid
Section 59 Notice.
Document Number: 3912612
Archaeological Assessment (Advisory Comments):
Regional Staff advise that the subject property possesses the potential for the recovery
of archaeological resources. For this reason, the owner/applicant should be made
aware that:
If archaeological resources are discovered during the development or site
alteration of the subject property, the owner/applicant will need to immediately
cease alteration/development and contact the Ministry of Heritage, Tourism,
Sport and Culture industries. If it is determined that additional investigation and
reporting of the archaeological resources is needed, a licensed archaeologist will
be required to conduct this field work in compliance with S. 48(a) of the Ontario
Heritage Act; and/or;
If human remains/or a grave site is discovered during development or site
alteration of the subject property, the owner/applicant will need to immediately
cease alteration and must contact the proper authorities (police or coroner) and
the Registrar at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario in Compliance with the
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 S. 96 and associated
Regulations.
Airport Zoning (Advisory Comments):
Regional Staff advise that the subject lands are located within airport zoning regulated
area and specifically under the runway take-off approach surface. Therefore, the lands
and the proposed development 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: KCampbell@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 for each consent application.
2) That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must submit a valid section 59
notice.
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Document Number: 3912612
General Comments
Any future development on the lands subject to the above-noted consent application 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: 3912612
January 6, 2022
Sarah Goldrup Via email
Committee Administrator
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
Dear Ms. Goldrup,
Re: Committee of Adjustment Meeting – January 18, 2022
______________________________________________________________________
Applications for Minor Variance
A 2022-001 85 Green Valley Drive
A 2022-002 79-87 Scott Street and 66-82 Weber Street East and 12-29 Pearl Place
A 2022-003 53 Margaret Avenue
A 2022-004 470 Blair Creek Drive
A 2022-005 86 Chestnut Street
A 2022-006 49 Lower Mercer Street
A 2022-008 210 Waterloo Street
A 2022-010 129 Max Becker Drive
A 2022-011 43 Maurice Street
Applications for Consent
B 2022-001 26 Edgewood Drive
B 2022-002 670 Fairway Road South
B 2022-003 74 Rutherford Drive
B 2022-004 to 006 32 Burgetz Avenue
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 jconroy@grandriver.ca or 519-621-2763 ext. 2230.
Sincerely,
Jessica Conroy, MES Pl.
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 1 of 1
the Grand River Conservation Authority.