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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee of Adjustment held an electronic meeting on this date, commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Present: D. Cybalski - Chair
B. McColl, Member
S. Hannah, Member
M. Kidd, Member
Officials: B. Bateman, Senior Planner
T. Malone-Wright. Supervisor, Development Application
S. Ryder, Transportation Services
A. Pinnell, Senior Planner
C. Dumart, Senior Planner
E. Schneider, Planner
T. Seyler, Planner
R. Kelly-Ruetz, Project Manager
A. Fox, Administrative Clerk
S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator
MINUTES
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the regular minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held December 14, 2021, as circulated
to the members, be accepted.
Carried
NEW BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS:
1. Submission No.: A 2022-001
Applicants: Destaron Residential Inc.
Property Location: 85 Green Valley Drive
Legal Description: Part Block B, Plan 1372, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-3426
Appearances:
In Support: V. Labreche
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
S. Hannah declared a pecuniary interest with this application due to their involvement in the
development as a project manager. As such, they did not participate in any discussion or voting
with respect to this application and left the meeting for the remainder of this item.
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to reconstruct the parking
structure for an existing multi-residential 10 storey, 95-unit building, having 1.1 parking space per
unit (105 spaces), including visitor parking, rather than the required 1.5 parking spaces per unit
(143 spaces), including visitor parking; 6 visitor parking spaces rater than the required 29 spaces;
and, 4 visitor parking spaces and portions of barrier free parking to be located within front yard
between the front building façade and front lot line where as the By-law does not permit parking
within 6m setback.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-045, dated
January 5, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
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1. Submission No.: A 2022-001 (Cont’d)
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
V. Labreche was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of DESTARON RESIDENTIAL INC requesting permission to allow parking to
be provided at 1.1 spaces/unit, rather than the required 1.5 spaces/unit; to allow visitor parking to
be provided at the rate of 10%, rather than the required 20%; and, to permit parking spaces to be
located between the front building façade and front lot line, on Part Block B, Plan 1372, being Part
1 on Reference Plan 58R-3426, 85 Green Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED
subject to the following condition:
1. That the variances shall only apply to the site plan approved under application
SP21/075/G/LT.
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
2. Submission No.: A 2022-002
Applicants: Killam Apartment REIT
Property Location: 66 – 82 Weber Street East, 79-87 Scott Street, 15-29 Pearl Place
Legal Description: Lots 17 and 19 and Part Lots 10 to 16, Registered Plan 406 and Part
of Lot E/S of Frederick Street and Part of Lot 28 W/S of Lancaster
Street Registered Plan 364 and all of Lots 1 & 2, Registered Plan 175
Appearances:
In Support: C. Pidgeon
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
S. Hannah returned to the meeting.
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to provide for a restaurant having
0 parking spaces rather than the required 1spaces/9.5 sq.m. (30 parking spaces).
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-024, dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 20212 advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
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2. Submission No.: A 2022-002 (Cont’d)
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
C. Pidgeon was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
It was suggested and agreed that the wording for the Committee’s decision on this date be
amended to remove the language “agrees to” from Condition 2 to clarify the intent of the condition
being to enter into the agreement.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of KILLAM APARTMENT REIT requesting permission to provide for a
restaurant having 0 parking spaces rather than the required 1 spaces/9.5 sq.m. (30 parking
spaces), on Lots 17 and 19 and Part Lots 10 to 16, Registered Plan 406 and Park of Lot E/S of
Frederick Street and Part of Lot 28 W/S of Lancaster Street Registered Plan 364 and all of Lots 1
& 2, Registered Plan 175, 66 - 82 Weber Street East, 79-87 Scott Street, 15-29 Pearl Place,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate is obtained for the from the
Planning Division to establish the Restaurant use on the property.
2. That the owner shall enter into an agreement registered on title to ensure the provision of
the following: 16 additional bicycle parking spaces above the required minimum (as noted
in the TDM Checklist included with the submissions).
3. That the owner shall complete all conditions prior to January 31st, 2023. Any request for a
time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to fulfill these
conditions, will result in this approval becoming null and void.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is 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
3. Submission No.: A 2022-003
Applicants: 2515407 Ontario Ltd.
Property Location: 53 Margaret Avenue
Legal Description: Plan 374 being Part Lot 172
Appearances:
In Support: D. Galbraith
Contra: H. Jaeger
Written Submissions: None.
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3. Submission No.: A 2022-003
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to legalize an existing triplex
dwelling on a lot having an area of 432 sq.m. rather than the required 495 sq.m.; a setback from
Maynard Street of 2.75m rather than the required 4.5m; a rear yard setback of 3.5m rather than the
required 7.5m; having 3 off-street parking spaces located between the building facade and the side
lot line abutting Maynard Street whereas the By-law does not permit parking between the facade
and front lot line; the required off-street parking to be located 0m from the side lot line abutting
Maynard Ave rather than the required 3m; and, the 3 off-street parking spaces to have a depth of
4.3m rather than the required 5.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-046, dated
January 10, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
D. Galbraith was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
With the support of Planning staff, the applicant requested a deferral of one month to provide an
opportunity for the applicant to communicate with neighbouring property owners.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of 2515407 Ontario Ltd. requesting permission to legalize an existing triplex
dwelling on a lot having an area of 432 sq.m. rather than the required 495 sq.m.; a setback from
Maynard Street of 2.75m rather than the required 4.5m; a rear yard setback of 3.5m rather than the
required 7.5m; having 3 off-street parking spaces located between the building facade and the side
lot line abutting Maynard Street whereas the By-law does not permit parking between the facade
and front lot line; the required off-street parking to be located 0m from the side lot line abutting
Maynard Ave rather than the required 3m; and, the 3 off-street parking spaces to have a depth of
4.3m rather than the required 5.5m, BE DEFERRED to the February 15, 2022 Committee of
Adjustment meeting, to provide opportunity for the applicant to communicate with neighbouring
property owners regarding Plan 374 being Part Lot 172, 53 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario.
Carried
4. Submission No.: A 2022-004
Applicants: Paramjit Singh and Baljinder Kaur Multani
Property Location: 470 Blair Creek Drive
Legal Description: Lot 59, Plan 58M-606
Appearances:
In Support: M. Al-Farraji
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised that the applicant requested permission to install stairs on the
northerly side yard of the existing single detached dwelling having a side yard setback of 0.35m
rather than the required 0.75m to support the conversion to a duplex dwelling with a separate
entrance.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-022, dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
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4. Submission No.: A 2022-004
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with this application,
noting the application is subject to the GRCA Plan review fee.
M. Al-Farraji was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of BALJINDER Kaur MULTANI and PARAMJIT SINGH requesting permission
to install stairs on the northerly side yard of the existing single detached dwelling having a side yard
setback of 0.35m rather than the required 0.75m to support the conversion to a duplex dwelling
with a separate entrance, on Lot 59, Plan 58M-606, 470 Blair Creek Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is 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
5. Submission No.: A 2022-005
Applicants: Thomas Mirmotahari
Property Location: 86 Chestnut Street
Legal Description: Plan 144 being Lot 9
Appearances:
In Support: T. Mirmotahari
Contra: C. Stewart
Written Submissions: K. Duimering
M. Reist
B. Dingman
C. Stewart
R. Cotter
S. Elder
K. Lutz
M & R. Wagenknecht
The Committee was advised the applicant requested convert an existing garage in the rear yard of
an existing single detached dwelling into an accessory dwelling unit on a lot having a width of
12.19m rather than the required 13.1; and, to legalize a northly side yard setback of 1.03m rather
than the required 1.2m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-042, dated
January 4, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
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5. Submission No.: A 2022-005
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with this application,
and noting the application is subject to the GRCA Plan review fee.
The Committee considered the written submissions in opposition to the subject application.
C. Stewart spoke in opposition to the application to confirm the comments made in their written
submission.
T. Mirmotahari was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation. In
response to questions from the Committee, the applicant confirmed the application was to support
the use of one bedrooms in the house being rented out as an AirBnB.
The members of the Committee expressed their concern that renting a room may not constitute a
separate dwelling unit and were unsure if the requested variances were applicable under such
circumstances. The members of the Committee discussed that while the variance may be minor,
notable opposition had been received from neighbouring property owners. The Committee further
highlighted concerns that the application may be incomplete and additional information was needed
information regarding the number of units within the existing dwelling, functionality of the parking
and shared driveway access, and Building Code compliance of the windows on the detached
garage.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of THOMAS MIRMOTAHARI requesting permission to convert an existing
garage in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling into an accessory dwelling unit on a
lot having a width of 12.19m rather than the required 13.1; and, to legalize a northly side yard
setback of 1.03m rather than the required 1.2m., BE DEFERRED to the February 15, 2022
Committee of Adjustment meeting, to give opportunity for the applicant to provide further
information regarding the number of units within the existing dwelling, functionality of the parking
and shared driveway access, and Building Code compliance of the detached garage regarding
Plan 144 being Lot 9, 86 Chestnut Street, Kitchener, Ontario.
Carried
6. Submission No.: A 2022-006
Applicants: April Manahan
Property Location: 49 Lower Mercer Street
Legal Description: Block 28, Registered Plan 58M-394,
being Part 42, Reference Plan 58R-15530
Appearances:
In Support: A. Josic
A. Manahan
Contra: R. Giesler
S. Giesler
Written Submissions: R & G. Giesler
C & C. Gowing
L. Germain & J. Sauer
R & M. Brown
G. LaFrance & N. Rodrigues
C & K. Boss
G & L. Minter
D & A. Strobel
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6. Submission No.: A 2022-006
M. Ford
G. Pink
M. Penini
S. Thompson
J. Dilella
L. Kotseff
J. Beauchamp
P & N. Kristensen
L & F. Stocker
D. Woolner
R. Off
B. Evens
D & B. Ballard
M & A. Green
S. Bookjans
T & E. Oakman
L & C. Simpson
N & B. Rotozinski
J. Foster
C. Walker
S. Hendry
B & V. Chapman
B. Brubacher
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to convert an existing single
detached dwelling into a duplex having the 2 required off-street parking located 0m from the front
lot line rather than the required setback of 6m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-043, dated
January 5, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the written submissions in opposition to the subject application.
A. Josic was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
With the support of Planning staff, the applicant requested a deferral of one month to address the
concerns received from neighbouring property owners and provide proper notice for an additional
variance requested by the applicant.
Moved by M. Kidd
Seconded by B. McColl
That the application of A. Josic requesting permission to convert an existing single detached
dwelling into a duplex having the 2 required off-street parking located 0m from the front lot line
rather than the required setback of 6m, BE DEFERRED to the February 15, 2022 Committee of
Adjustment meeting, to address the concerns received from neighbouring property owners and
provide proper notice for an additional variance requested by the applicant regarding Block 28,
Registered Plan 58M-394, being Part 42, Reference Plan 58R-15530, 49 Lower Mercer Street,
Kitchener, Ontario.
Carried
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7. Submission No.: A 2022-007
Applicants: B3 Group Inc.
Property Location: 110 Manitou Drive
Legal Description: Lot 42, Registered Plan 1525
Appearances:
In Support: S. Patterson
E. Bender
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to add the use for accessory retail
sales to the warehouse use on the subject lands to occupy a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 22% (130
sq.m. GFA) of the existing building.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-047, dated
January 12, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
1. In according with the GRCA’s 2022 Plan Review Fee Schedule, the applicable fee is $290.00.
S. Patterson was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation. In
response to questions from the Committee, S. Patterson confirmed that following consultation with
staff it was agreed that Region’s comments regarding a future conveyance would be addressed
with any future applications to develop the property.
It was suggested and agreed that the wording for the Committee’s decision on this date be
amended to include the Grand River Conservation Authority’s fee and revise the wording of
Condition 3 to require approval of a Site Plan application to clarify the conditions intent.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of B3 GROUP INC requesting permission to add the use for accessory retail
sales, to a warehouse use, to occupy a gross floor area of 22% (130 sq.m.) of the proposed unit in
a multi-tenanted building, on Lot 42, Registered Plan 1525, 110 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, Ontario,
BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall submit a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate to the Planning division.
2. That the accessory retail use be for the proposed car parts warehouse tenant.
3. That the owner shall receive approval of a Site Plan application from the City’s Planning
division.
4. That the owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements with the Grand River
Conservation Authority for the application review fee.
5. That the owner shall complete all conditions noted above be completed by July 1, 2022. Any
request for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development
Review (or designate) prior to completion date set out in this decision. Failure to complete
the condition will result in this approval becoming null and void.
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7. Submission No.: A 2022-007
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is 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
8. Submission No.: A 2022-008
Applicants: Thomas Redekopp and Kaitlin Cowie-Redekopp
Property Location: 210 Waterloo Street
Legal Description: Part Lot D, Plan 386
Appearances:
In Support: D. Stewart
Contra: C. Thompson
J. Arkell
Written Submissions: J. Arkell
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to construct a two-storey addition
and deck in the rear of an existing single detached dwelling having a northerly side yard setback of
0.7m rather than the required 1.2m; a southerly side yard setback of 0.6m rather than the required
1.2m; and, to legalize an existing driveway having a southerly side yard setback of 0m rather than
the required 0.6m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-048, dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the written submissions in opposition to the subject application.
D. Stewart was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation. In response
to questions from the Committee, D. Stewart confirmed that the drawings included with the
application were based on GIS mapping and not a survey. D. Steward further confirmed the
applicant’s willingness to install privacy fencing facing the neighbouring property to address privacy
concerns.
C. Thompson spoke in opposition to the application and expressed concerns about privacy and the
location of the proposed deck due to the proposed location near the shared lot line.
J. Arkell expressed concern about access to their property through adjoining side yard, water
drainage, impact to their air conditioning unit, and the repair of damage to the shared driveway
caused by the removal of the carport.
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8. Submission No.: A 2022-008
D. Stewart confirmed that the neighbouring property owner would be able to access their property
through the adjoining side yard, there would be no impact to drainage or the neighbours air
conditioner, and any damage to the driveway would be repaired by the applicant. The Committee
discussed their concern that without a survey, the lot fabric might result in unintended
encroachment or Building Code infractions due to the proximity and placement of windows in the
proposed addition.
It was suggested and agreed that the wording for the Committee’s decision on this date be
amended to add the requirement for a survey to Conditions 1 and 3, and that a condition be added
to require privacy fencing on the deck to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Planning.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by B. McColl
That the application of KAITLIN COWIE-REDEKOPP and THOMAS REDEKOPP requesting
permission to allow a deck exceeding 0.6m in height to have a side yard setback of 0.7m, whereas
1.2m is required; to allow a side yard setback of 0.6m whereas 1.2m is required; to allow a driveway
to have a side yard setback of 0m whereas 0.6m is required; and. to facilitate the construction of a
proposed two-storey rear yard addition and deck, on Part Lot D, Plan 386, 210 Waterloo Street,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a survey and applies for a building permit prior to construction,
to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Division.
2. That in light of the treed nature of the property and the proximity of trees in shared
ownership, the owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the 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 demolition, tree removal, grading or the
issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include, among other matters, the
identification of a proposed building envelope/work zone, building elevation drawings,
landscaped area and vegetation to be removed and/or preserved. The owner shall further
agree to implement the approved plan. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except
with the prior approval of the City’s Director of Planning.
3. That the owner shall submit a survey and grading plan and agrees to implement the
approved plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning in consultation with the Director
of Engineering.
4. That the owner shall install a privacy screen on the deck, to the satisfaction of the City’s
Director of Planning.
5. That the owner shall complete all conditions by January 18, 2023. Any request for a time
extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate) prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to complete the
conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
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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9. Submission No.: A 2022-009
Applicants: Radica Bissoondial and Tejram Basdeo
Property Location: 764 Stirling Avenue South
Legal Description: Part Lot 29, Plan 785
Appearances:
In Support: R. Bissoondial
T. Basdeo
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to convert the existing duplex into
a triplex as part of an existing multi-residential development, the triplex building having a front yard
setback from Stirling Avenue South of 6.02m rather than the required 10m; and, a parking rate of
1.4 spaces per dwelling unit rather than the required 1.5 spaces per unit.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-049, dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application subject to the following
conditions:
1. The owners are made aware that a dedicated road widening of approximately 2.13m will be
required along entire property frontage along Manitou Drive for any future development
application e.g., a Site Plan/Consent application stage.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
1. In according with the GRCA’s 2022 Plan Review Fee Schedule, the applicable fee is $290.00.
In response to questions from the Committee, S. Ryder confirmed Transportation Planning’s
support for bicycle parking.
R. Bissoondial and T. Basdeo were in attendance in support of the application and staff’s
recommendation. In response to questions from the Committee, the applicant stated their support
for bicycle parking and confirmed that the parking was not encroaching on the neighbouring
property as both lots had been merged under their ownership
It was suggested and agreed that the wording for the Committee’s decision on this date be
amended to include a condition to provide secured bicycle parking for residents to utilize.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of RADICA BISSOONDIAL and TEJRAM BASDEO requesting permission to
permit a front yard setback of 6.02m whereas 10.0m is required; to permit a parking rate of 1.4
spaces per dwelling unit, whereas a rate of 1.5 spaces per unit is required (or 14 spaces whereas
15 spaces is required); and, to facilitate the conversion of an existing duplex into a triplex, on Part
Lot 29, Plan 785, 764 Stirling Avenue South, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the owner shall receive approval of Site Plan Application SP21/078/S/LT.
2. That the owner shall apply for a Zoning (Occupancy) Certificate from the Planning division.
3. That the owner shall apply for a building permit prior to construction, to the satisfaction of
the City’s Building Division.
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9. Submission No.: A 2022-009
4. That the owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements to the Grand River
Conservation Authority the application plan review fee.
5. That the owner shall provide secured bicycle parking for residents to utilize to the satisfaction
of Transportation Services.
6. That the owner shall complete conditions 1-5 by January 18, 2023. Any request for a time
extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review (or
designate) prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to complete the
conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
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
10. Submission No.: A 2022-010
Applicants: Dung Mai and Thao Thai
Property Location: 129 Max Becker Drive
Legal Description: Part Block 9, Registered Plan 58M-172; Part Lot 42, Registered Plan
58R-12815
Appearances:
In Support: D. Anh Mai
G. Tamane
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to construct a single-storey
sunroom in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of
5.97m rather than the required 7.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-050, dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
January 5, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
D. Anh Mai and G. Tamane were in attendance in support of the application and staff’s
recommendation.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 13 - CITY OF KITCHENER
10. Submission No.: A 2022-010
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of DUNG MAI and THAO THAI requesting permission to allow for a proposed
1 storey addition to have a rear yard setback of 5.97m whereas 7.5m is required, on Block 9,
Registered Plan 58M-172, being Part 42, Reference Plan 58R-12815, 129 Max Becker Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall apply for a building permit prior to construction, to the satisfaction of
the City’s Building Division.
2. That the owner shall complete the above noted condition by January 18, 2023. Any request
for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development Review
(or designate) prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure to complete the
condition will result in this approval becoming null and void.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is 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
CONSENT APPLICATIONS
1. Submission No.: B 2022-001
Applicants: A&F Greenfield Homes Ltd.
Property Location: 26 Edgewood Drive
Legal Description: Lot 5, Plan 778
Appearances:
In Support: D. Rosu
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant was requesting permission to sever a parcel of land so
each lot would contain one newly constructed semi-detached dwelling. The severed land identified
as red on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 7.93m, a depth of 30.48m, and
an area of 241.7sq.m. The retained land identified as green on the plan submitted with the
application having a width of 7.93m, a depth of 30.48m, and an area of 241.7sq.m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-037 dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval of the application, subject to conditions outlined in the
report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development, and
Legislative Services dated January 7, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 14 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-001
1. That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must 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.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
D. Rosu was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of A & F GREENFIELD HOMES LTD requesting permission to sever a parcel
of land having a width of 7.93m, a depth of 30.48m, and an area of 241.7sq.m., on Lot 5, Registered
Plan 778, 26 Edgewood Drive, 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 that there are
no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) 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 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 the satisfaction of the
City’s Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide 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 shall make 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 shall make 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. That the owner shall ensure any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards
at the owner’s expense prior to occupancy of the building to the satisfaction of the City’s
Engineering Division.
7. That the owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
8. That the owner shall provide a Development Asset Drawing (digital AutoCAD) 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 shall provide 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 shall 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.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 15 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-001
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 satisfaction of the City’s Director Parks &
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 approval of the City’s Director Parks & 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, to
the satisfaction of the City’s Director Parks & 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 Development Manual Standards, to the satisfaction of the City’s
Director Parks & Cemeteries. No changes to the said plan shall be granted
except with the prior approval of the City’s Director Parks & Cemeteries.
ii. The owner shall implement the approved Street Tree Planting Plan, to the
satisfaction of the City’s Director Parks & Cemeteries.
OR
c. Make arrangements regarding financial compensation for the tree to be removed, to
the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Parks & Cemeteries.
12. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
13. That the owner shall submit a valid section 59 notice to the satisfaction of the Region of
Waterloo.
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.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 16 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-001
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
2. Submission No.: B 2022-002
Applicants: Mona Terra Holdings Corporation
Property Location: 670 Fairway Road South
Legal Description: Part of Lots 7 and 18, Plan 988
Appearances:
In Support: D. Igelman
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant was requesting permission for a lease in excess of 21
years for a restaurant and drive-thru, the subject property a width of 29.069m, a depth of 67.265m,
and an area of 1881.35sq.m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-034 dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval of the application, subject to conditions outlined in the
report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development, and
Legislative Services dated January 7, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must 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.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
D. Ingelman was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 17 - CITY OF KITCHENER
2. Submission No.: B 2022-002
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of MONA TERRA HOLDINGS CORPORATION requesting permission for
consent for a lease in excess of 21 years for a restaurant and drive-thru, the subject property a
width of 9.069m, a depth of 67.265m, and an area of 1881.35sq.m., on Part of Lots 7 and 18, Plan
988, 670 Fairway Road South, 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 that 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), if required by the City Clerk. The digital file
must be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the
satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall receive approval of the draft reference plan (as required by the City
Clerk), from the City’s Director of Planning.
4. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the
Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor if
required.
5. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
6. That the owner shall submit a valid section 59 notice to the satisfaction of the Region of
Waterloo.
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 18 - CITY OF KITCHENER
3. Submission No.: B 2022-003
Applicants: Mirjana Perencevic and Pero Perencevic
Property Location: 74 Rutherford Drive
Legal Description: Part of Lot 7, Plan 742
Appearances:
In Support: B. Jokanovic
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: None.
The Committee was advised the applicant was requesting permission to sever a parcel of land
identified in red on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 11.43m, a depth of
60.35m, and an area of 689.8sq.m. The retained land identified as green on the plan submitted
with the application having a width of 11.43m, a depth of 60.35m, and an area of 689.8sq.m. The
parcels are intended for duplex dwellings.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-040 dated
January 3, 2022, recommending approval of the application, subject to conditions outlined in the
report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development, and
Legislative Services dated January 7, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must submit the Regional consent review
fee of $350.00.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
B. Jokanovic was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Kidd
That the application of MIRJANA PERENCEVIC and PERO PERENCEVIC requesting permission
to sever a parcel of land having a width of 11.43m, a depth of 60.35m, and an area of 689.8sq.m.,
on Part of Lot 7, Plan 742, 74 Rutherford Drive, 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 that there are
no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) 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 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 the satisfaction of the
City’s Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide 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 shall obtain a demolition permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
Official and removes the existing dwelling prior to the creation of the lots.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 19 - CITY OF KITCHENER
3. Submission No.: B 2022-003
5. That the owner shall make 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.
6. That the owner shall make 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.
7. That any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards at the owner’s expense
prior to occupancy of the building to the satisfaction of the City’s Engineering Division.
8. That the owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
9. The owner shall provide 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.
10. That the owner shall provide 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.
11. That the owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu contribution for park
dedication on the severed parcel equal in the amount of $9545.00. The park land dedication
is calculated at the residential rate of 5% of the per metre lineal frontage land value for the
severed portion.
12. That the owner shall replace or protect the City-owned tree impacted by proposed
severance to the satisfactions of the Director of Parks and Cemeteries.
13. That the owner shall 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 Preservation/Enhancement Plan for the severed
and retained 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.
b. The Owner further agrees to implement the approved plan. No changes to the said plan
shall be granted except with the prior approval of the City’s Director of Planning.
14. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
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.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 20 - CITY OF KITCHENER
3. Submission No.: B 2022-003
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
COMBINED APPLICATIONS:
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
Applicants: MB Future Homes Ltd.
Property Location: 32 Burgetz Ave
Legal Description: Part of Lot 4, Plan 589, being Parts 1, 2, 3 &4 on Reference Plan
58R- 21091
Appearances:
In Support: M. Prebreza
Contra: None.
Written Submissions: Waterloo Region District School Board
The Committee was advised the applicant requested to sever a parcel of land to provide for the
construction of 2 semi-detached dwellings on 4 lots.
B 2022-004 – (Severed Lot - Part 1) B 2022-005 – (Severed Lot - Part 2)
Width - 6.89m Width - 6.99m
Depth - 29.147m Depth - 28.829m
Area - 201.7sq.m. Area - 202.4sq.m.
B 2022-006 – (Severed Lot Part 3) Retained Lot – (Part 4)
Width - 6.87m Width - 6.7m
Depth - 28.516m Depth - 28.275m
Area - 197sq.m. Area - 207.8sq.m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2022-023 dated
January 7, 2022, recommending approval of the application, subject to conditions outlined in the
report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Planning, Development, and
Legislative Services dated January 7, 2022, advising they have no objection to this application
subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to final approval, the owner/applicant must 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 calid section 59 notice.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource
Planning Technician dated January 6, 2022, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered a written submission from the Waterloo Region District School Board.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 21 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
M. Prebreza was in attendance in support of the application and staff’s recommendation. In
response to questions from the applicant, the Committee confirmed that permits and application
fees would need to be resubmitted to the City of Kitchener.
It was suggested and agreed that the wording for the Committee’s decision on this date be
amended to include the comments received by the Region and to add a condition that the fencing
be repaired to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Planning.
Submission No.: B 2022-004
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of MB FUTURE HOMES LTD requesting permission to sever a parcel of land
identified as Part 1 on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 6.89m, a depth of
29.147m, and an area of 201.7sq.m., on Part of Lot 4, Plan 589, being Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 on
Reference Plan 58R-21091, 32 Burgetz Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the
Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor if
required.
2. 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 to the satisfaction of the City’s Revenue
Division.
3. 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 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 the satisfaction of the
City’s Mapping Technologist.
4. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services for the severed and
retained lands.
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services, for the installation of all new service connections and the removal of
redundant services to the severed lands and retained lands.
6. That the owner shall submit a complete Development and Reconstruction As-Recorded
Tracking Form (as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150) together with a
digital submission of all AutoCAD drawings required for the site (Grading, Servicing etc.)
with the corresponding correct layer names and numbering system to the satisfaction of the
City’s Director of Engineering Services for the retained lands.
7. That the owner shall make arrangements financial or otherwise for the relocation of any
existing City-owned street furniture, signs, hydrants, utility poles, wires or lines, as required,
to the satisfaction of the appropriate City department.
8. That the owner shall make arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping,
closure of the redundant driveway ramp on the retained lands and installation of a new
driveway ramp on the severed lands.
9. That the owner shall provide confirmation that the basement elevation of the house can be
drained by gravity to the street sewers, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
Services. Where this cannot be achieved, the owner is required 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, at the cost of the Owner.
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January 18, 2022 - 22 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
10. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
11. That the owner shall submit a valid section 59 notice to the satisfaction of the Region of
Waterloo.
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
Submission No.: B 2022-005
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of MB FUTURE HOMES LTD requesting permission to sever a parcel of land
identified as Part 2 on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 6.99m, a depth of
28.829m, and an area of 202.4sq.m., on Part of Lot 4, Plan 589, being Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 on
Reference Plan 58R-21091, 32 Burgetz Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the
Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor if
required.
2. 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 to the satisfaction of the City’s Revenue
Division.
3. 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 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 the satisfaction of the
City’s Mapping Technologist.
4. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services for the severed and
retained lands.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 23 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services, for the installation of all new service connections and the removal of
redundant services to the severed lands and retained lands.
6. That the owner shall submit a complete Development and Reconstruction As-Recorded
Tracking Form (as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150) together with a
digital submission of all AutoCAD drawings required for the site (Grading, Servicing etc.)
with the corresponding correct layer names and numbering system to the satisfaction of the
City’s Director of Engineering Services for the retained lands.
7. That the owner shall make arrangements financial or otherwise for the relocation of any
existing City-owned street furniture, signs, hydrants, utility poles, wires or lines, as required,
to the satisfaction of the appropriate City department.
8. That the owner shall make arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping,
closure of the redundant driveway ramp on the retained lands and installation of a new
driveway ramp on the severed lands.
9. That the owner shall provide confirmation that the basement elevation of the house can be
drained by gravity to the street sewers, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
Services. Where this cannot be achieved, the owner is required 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, at the cost of the Owner.
10. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
11. That the owner shall submit a valid section 59 notice to the satisfaction of the Region of
Waterloo.
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 24 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
Submission No.: B 2022-006
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of MB FUTURE HOMES LTD requesting permission to sever a parcel of land
identified as Part 3 on the plan submitted with the application having a width of 6.87m, a depth of
28.516m, and an area of 197sq.m., on Part of Lot 4, Plan 589, being Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 on Reference
Plan 58R-21091, 32 Burgetz Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the
Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor if
required.
2. 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 to the satisfaction of the City’s Revenue
Division.
3. 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 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 the satisfaction of the
City’s Mapping Technologist.
4. That the owner shall provide a Servicing Plan showing outlets to the municipal servicing
system to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services for the severed and
retained lands.
5. That the owner shall make financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services, for the installation of all new service connections and the removal of
redundant services to the severed lands and retained lands.
6. That the owner shall submit a complete Development and Reconstruction As-Recorded
Tracking Form (as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) S. 3150) together with a
digital submission of all AutoCAD drawings required for the site (Grading, Servicing etc.)
with the corresponding correct layer names and numbering system to the satisfaction of the
City’s Director of Engineering Services for the retained lands.
7. That the owner shall make arrangements financial or otherwise for the relocation of any
existing City-owned street furniture, signs, hydrants, utility poles, wires or lines, as required,
to the satisfaction of the appropriate City department.
8. That the owner shall make arrangements to the satisfaction of the City's Director of
Engineering Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping,
closure of the redundant driveway ramp on the retained lands and installation of a new
driveway ramp on the severed lands.
9. That the owner shall provide confirmation that the basement elevation of the house can be
drained by gravity to the street sewers, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
Services. Where this cannot be achieved, the owner is required 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, at the cost of the Owner.
10. That the owner shall submit the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00 to the Region
of Waterloo.
11. That the owner shall submit a valid section 59 notice to the satisfaction of the Region of
Waterloo.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
January 18, 2022 - 25 - CITY OF KITCHENER
1. Submission No.: B 2022-004, 005 & 006
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 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the above-noted
conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the expiration of two years
from the date of the certificate given under subsection (42) if the transaction in respect of which the
consent was given is not carried out within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in
giving the consent may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 18th day of January, 2022.
Sarah Goldrup
Acting Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment