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REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 13, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Bustamante, Rosa - Director of Planning 519-741-2200 ext. 7319
PREPARED BY: Stevenson, Garett - Manager of Development Review 519-741-2200
ext. 7070
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards
DATE OF REPORT: May 20, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD-2022-273
SUBJECT: Significant Planning Applications Update - Quarterly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
For Information
BACKGROUND:
Planning staff provide a quarterly update report every March, June, September, and December of
each year of all current significant development applications. It is important to be providing greater
transparency on significant development applications with the community and Council.
REPORT:
Attached to this report, the Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q2 2022) provides a
summary of the current Planning applications under review at the time of the preparation of this
report.
The current significant development applications section includes Subdivision, Official Plan
Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendments that have not received final approval. These are the
bulk of the applications that Planning Staff consult with the community on an application specific
basis. Significant development applications include property specific proposals as well as new
greenfield communities (subdivisions). Additional details on the development applications can be
found using the online mapping tool available at www.kitchener.ca/planningapplications.
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.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has b
Council / Committee meeting.
CONSULT Significant development application specific engagements are undertaken for Official
Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, and Subdivision applications. Engagement includes mailing
postcards to property owners and occupants of all buildings within 240 metres of the subject lands,
publishing a newspaper notice when the application is first circulated and when the statutory public
meeting is scheduled, as well as informal community meetings including Neighbourhood Meetings
and/or site walks. A large plain language sign is also posted on the property.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q2 2022)
Attachment A Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q2 2022)
Current Significant Development Applications
(Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment)
WARD 1
528 LANCASTER ST W
Proposal: A development with 5 multiple residential buildings of varying heights (i.e., 26, 20, 20, 16, and 10
storeys), and commercial uses on the ground floor of the 16-storey building.
File Number: OPA21/010/L/AP Description: The main purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to
re-designate the whole of the lands to Mixed Use and modify the
Specific Policy Area to allow a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of
5.8 and a maximum building height of 83m (26 storeys).
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/015/L/AP Description: The main purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is
to re-zone the whole of the lands to MIX-2, and to modify the site-
specific provisions to allow an FSR of 5.8, a building height of 83m
(26 storeys), a parking rate of 0.72 spaces per unit, among other
requests for relief.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 20, 2022
Owner: 528 LANCASTER STREET Applicant:
WEST INC, 550 LANCASTER INC MHBC PLANNING
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on January
20, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting.
104 WOOLWICH ST
Proposal: Two 3.5-storey multiple dwellings (stacked townhouses) with 24 dwelling units each (total of 48
dwelling units).
File Number: OP18/007/W/AP Description: The owner is requesting a Site-Specific Policy to allow
an FSR of up to 0.9.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/009/W/AP Description: The owner is requesting to change the zoning
from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) along with a Site
Specific Provisions to: a) reduce the minimum front yard from 4.5
metres to 1.0 metres, b) eliminate the requirement for Private Patio
Areas for at-grade dwelling units, c) increase the maximum Floor
Space Ratio from 0.6 to 0.9, and d) reduce the required parking from
1.75 spaces per unit to 1.2 spaces per unit.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: 1238455 ONTARIO LIMITED Applicant: GSP GROUP INC
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
507 FREDERICK STREET, 40-44-48 BECKER STREET
Proposal: An addition to the existing funeral home is proposed with a crematorium, as well as an expanded
parking lot along Becker Street.
File Number: OP17/003/F/GS Description: To change the land use designation of the three Becker
Street properties from Low Rise Residential to Commercial, and to
add a special policy in the Official Plan to permit a
Crematorium/Cremator as a permitted use.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZC17/010/F/GS Description: To change the zoning of the three Becker Street
properties from Residential Six (R-6) with Special Use Regulation
362U to COM-2 (General Commercial), and to add special regulation
provisions to all properties to define the front yard (due to multiple
street frontages), permit a reduced Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.17
(a minimum of 0.6 is required), to permit a 0 metre setback from
Becker Street, and to permit 11 off-site parking to be included in the
development, and to add a new Special Use Regulation in the Zoning
By-law to permit a crematorium/cremator on site.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 23, 2021
Owner: Henry Walser Funeral Home Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
LTD
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the
Neighbourhood Meeting. Technical studies responding to comments at the Neighbourhood Meeting are under
review.
26 STANLEY AVENUE & 31 SCHWEITZER STREET
Proposal: The Site is proposed to be developed with a residential subdivision consisting of 42 single detached
dwelling lots, 12 semi-detached dwelling lots (total of 24 dwellings) and a 5-unit street-townhouse block totaling
71 residential units. The Proposed Development will be accessed by a future municipal road connecting to
Stanley Avenue.
File Number: 30T-21201 Description: A residential plan of subdivision consisting of single
detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouse
dwellings, totaling 72 units.
Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/19/S/BB Description: To rezone the Site from Residential Four (R-4) and
Residential Five (R-5) to the Low Rise Residential Five (RES-5) Zone
with the a Site-Specific Provision to permit a maximum building
height of 12.5 metres.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 31, 2022.
Owner: Newo Holdings Limited Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting has been scheduled for May 31, 2022.
WARD 2
1157 WEBER ST E
Proposal: A mixed-use development consisting of a building with a 15 and 18 storey tower with a total of 378
residential dwelling units and ground floor commercial units.
File Number: OPA21/007/W/BB Description: To change the land use designation from Commercial
Corridor to Mixed Use with a Special Policy Area.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/010/W/BB Description: To change the zoning of the lands from Commercial Two
to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor with Site Specific regulations
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
Owner: M K G HOLDING Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
CORPORATION
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the
Neighbourhood Meeting.
42 WINDOM ROAD
Proposal: A stacked three storey town/multiple dwelling building containing 22 residential units.
File Number: ZBA20/017/W/ES Description: To remove special regulation provision 744R (maximum
5units) to permit 22 units, FSR increase to 0.75, and a parking
reduction from 1.75 per unit to 0.95 per unit
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: WINDOM KW INC Applicant: IBI Group
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
142 FERGUS AVE
Proposal: A 7 storey building consisting of 78 residential units with associated surface and underground
parking.
File Number: OPA22/002/F/BB Description: To redesignate the property from Low Rise Residential
in the City of Kitchener Official Plan to Medium Rise
Residential with Special Policy Area to permit a maximum FSR of
2.3.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/017/V/ES Description: The purpose of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment
is to rezone the Site to the RES-6 Zone with a Site-Specific
regulations to permit a maximum FSR of 2.3, reduced side yard and
rear yard setbacks, and a reduced vehicular parking rate.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 25, 2022
Owner: 2467491 ONTARIO INC Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting has been scheduled for May 25, 2022.
WARD 3
4396 KING ST E
Proposal: An 8-storey residential building located on the property at 25 Sportsworld Drive and a high-density,
mixed-use building featuring 18 and 30 storey towers with ground-floor commercial uses on the property at
4396 King Street East, with a total of 616 dwelling units and 1,378 m2 of commercial space.
File Number: OPA21/009/K/AP Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests to redesignate
the property from Commercial Campus to Mixed Use with a Specific
Policy Area.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/014/K/AP Description: The applicant proposed to rezone the property from
Commercial Campus (COM-4) to Mixed Use (MIX-3) and establish a
Site-Specific Provision to allow a maximum building height of 99
metres (30 storeys), maximum Floor Space Ratio of 6.2, reduced
parking rate of 0.85 spaces per dwelling unit (580 spaces), non-
residential gross floor area reduction, among other matters.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 31, 2022
Owner: SPORTSWORLD SHOPPING Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
CENTRE LTD
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the
Neighbourhood Meeting.
4220 KING ST E & 25 SPORTSWORLD CROSSING ROAD
Proposal: Three buildings are proposed including a 14-storey, 158-unit residential tower oriented towards
Sportsworld Crossing Road, an 18-storey, 156-unit residential tower located towards King Street East, and a
14-storey, 212-of King
Street East and Deer Ridge Drive.
File Number: OPA22/003/K/CD
-density residential mixed-
use building with a maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 4.0.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA22/005/K/CD Description: To change the zoning to MIX-3 with special regulations
to permit a FSR of 4.0, whereas the Zoning By-law currently limits
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of 18-storeys (68.6 metres) for the Site, whereas the Zoning By-law
permits a maximum of 10-storeys (32 metres); to permit a podium
with a minimum height of 2-storeys, whereas the Zoning By-law
requires a minimum height of 3-storeys; and, to permit a minimum
ground floor building height of 3.5 metres, whereas the Zoning By-
law requires a minimum ground floor building height of 4.5 metres.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 7, 2022
Owner: The Tricar Group Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting has been scheduled for June 7, 2022.
New Applications
82-84 WILSON AVENUE & 210 FOURTH AVENUE
Proposal: The Region of Waterloo is proposing to demolish the existing 2 storey apartment building on the
portion of the site to facilitate construction of a 6-storey apartment building that will provide 48 affordable
housing units for seniors. The redevelopment would result in intensification of the site and provide an
additional 32 affordable housing units for a campus total of 155 units. The first floor of the proposed
development will contain 203 square metres of office space, an amenity area for residents, a commercial
kitchen server, and lobby.
File Number: ZBA22/007/W/ES Description: The applicant is requesting a Zoning By-law Amendment
to implement site specific exemptions from the RES-6 zone to reduce
the residential parking rate and allow parking to be located in the front
façade of the building.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: Region of Waterloo Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is in circulation.
WARD 4
448 NEW DUNDEE RD
Proposal: A condominium development with 24 single detached houses with frontage onto a private
condominium road.
File Number: ZBA20/003/N/AP Description: the application requests to change the zoning from R-1
Zone (allows single detached dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of
4,000 m2 and min. lot width of 30 m2) to R-6 (allows single detached
dwellings on lots with a min. lot area of 235 m2 and min. lot width of
9 m2).
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: November 25, 2021.
Owner: HAYRE PROPERTIES INC Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the
Neighbourhood Meeting. Additional technical study is underway.
86 PINNACLE DR
Proposal: A two storey 16-unit senior-oriented residential building.
File Number: ZBA19/003/P/KA Description: To change the zoning to Residential Six (R-6) to permit
a multiple residential dwelling.
Application Type: ZBA Status: On hold at the request of the Owner
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 10, 2019
Owner: A & F GREENFIELD HOMES Applicant: IBI Group
LTD
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
WARD 5
161 GEHL PL
Proposal: A new community with up to 235 residential dwelling units and open space blocks.
File Number: OP18/006/G/GS Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary
Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement
the proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/007/G/GS Description: The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to
apply new zoning to the lands to implement the Rosenberg
Secondary Plan (also proposed to be amended) to implement the
proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-18202 Description: A proposed Plan of Subdivision with up to 235 residential
units and open space blocks.
Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: 2079546 ONTARIO LIMITED Applicant: SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
1801 BLEAMS RD
Proposal: A new community with 2607 residential units, a school, green space, and parkland.
File Number: OP18/005/B/GS Description: Proposing amendment to the Rosenberg Secondary
Plan to revise land use designations for various lands to implement
the proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA18/006/B/GS Description: The proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law is to
apply new zoning to the lands to implement the Rosenberg
Secondary Plan (also proposed to be amended) to implement the
proposed plan of subdivision.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-18201 Description: A proposed Plan of Subdivision with up to 2607
residential units, a school, green space, parkland, as well as multiple
residential and mixed-use blocks.
Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: 2079546 ONTARIO LIMITED Applicant: SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
ROCKCLIFFE DR (FREURE SOUTH)
Proposal: A new community with 471 new residential units including single detached, street townhouses &
multiple dwellings. Parkland open space & stormwater management facilities are also proposed.
File Number: OP16/001/R/KA Description: To change the designation of the easterly portion of land
to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space,
and to adjust the limits of wooded areas designated as open space.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number:ZC16/009/R/KADescription:To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B-
2) to residential and natural heritage conservation zones.
Application Type:ZBAStatus:This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-16201 Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street
townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space &
stormwater management facilities.
Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: FREURE DEVELOPMENTS Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
LIMITED
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time. Archeological assessment work continues.
1525 BLEAMS ROAD
Proposal: To demolish the existing building and create 6 residential lots, which are proposed to be added to
the Mattamy South Estates (30T-08206) subdivision through a subdivision modification
File Number: ZBA22/005/K/CD Description: To rezone the property to Residential Six as well as
apply Special Regulations 671R, 672R, 673R and 674R.
Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for
June 13, 2022.
Staff Contact: Tim Seyler Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: Mattamy (South Estates) Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Limited, City of Kitchener
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application is scheduled to be considered by the Planning and
Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on June 13, 2022.
WARD 7
1593 HIGHLAND RD W
Proposal: A mixed-use development consisting of a 13 storey building and 16 storey building, with a total of
403 dwelling units, 1,052 square metres of ground floor commercial space, and 2 levels of underground
parking.
File Number: OPA20/001/H/AP Description: The Official Plan currently state that only commercial-
type uses are permitted on the above properties; residential uses are
not permitted. The owner is requesting to change the OP to permit
up to 403 residential dwelling units within buildings containing
commercial uses.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
in August 2020. The OLT appeal was held from January 24
February 3, 2022. No decision has been received.
File Number: ZBA20/004/H/AP Description: The Owner is requesting to permit up to 403 residential
dwelling units within buildings containing commercial uses.
Additional commercial uses are requested. The owner is also
requesting to reduce front, side yard, and rear yard setbacks,
increase lot coverage, and reduce parking requirements.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
in August 2020. The OLT appeal was held from January 24
February 3, 2022. No decision has been received.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: N/A
Owner: M DEVELOPMENTS Applicant: IBI GROUP
(KITCHENER) INC
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal in August
2020. The OLT appeal was held from January 24 February 3, 2022. No decision has been received.
WARD 8
400 WESTWOOD DR
Proposal: To demolish the existing house and create four new lots for single detached dwellings.
File Number: ZBA21/012/W/ES Description: To rezone the developable portion of the lands to site
specific Residential Four (R-4).
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 13, 2022
Owner: NASIR BROMAND, ZAKIA Applicant: IBI GROUP
BROMAND
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on January
13, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting.
WARD 9
146 VICTORIA ST S
Proposal: A multi-tower, mixed use development consisting of a shared mid-rise podium of 4-6 storeys in
height with 3 residential towers atop the podium, with heights of 25, 36, & 38 storeys and containing a total of
1150 residential units and 1770 square metres of commercial space.
File Number: OPA21/011/V/ES Description: Proposing a Special Policy Area to increase maximum
floor space ratio to 11.6 to permit a mixed-use development with
commercial on the ground floor and residential above.
Application Type: OPA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for
June 13, 2022.
File Number: ZBA21/017/V/ES Description: To increase maximum floor space ratio to 11. 6 and a
maximum building height of 38 storeys and 122 metres to permit a
mixed-use development with commercial on the ground floor and
residential above.
Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for
June 13, 2022.
Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: February 8, 2022
Owner: 1936026 ONTARIO INC Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: These applications are scheduled to be considered by the Planning
and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on June 13, 2022.
321 COURTLAND AVE E
Proposal: A new mixed-use community with residential, commercial, and employment uses. Three existing
buildings are proposed to remain, including the six storey office building, the large distribution warehouse
building, and the former maintenance garage. The remainder of the buildings are currently being demolished.
The existing buildings will be repurposed for a mix of employment uses. New buildings are proposed to range
from three storeys along Stirling Avenue South, to five-to-seven storeys along Courtland Avenue East, and
between twenty-three and thirty-five storeys along the rail line. In total, approximately 2818 residential units
are proposed in various forms throughout the site.
File Number: OP19/002/C/GS Description: An Official Plan Amendment is requested to implement
new land use permissions for the proposed development. The
existing land use designation for the subject lands is General
Industrial with a site-specific policy in the Mill Courtland Woodside
Park Secondary Plan. An amendment is requested to change the
land use designations to Mixed Use, High Density Multiple
Residential, and Neighbourhood Park.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA19/005/C/GS Description: The proposed subdivision application contains two
medium density residential blocks, a high-density residential block, a
medium density mixed use block, a mixed-use employment block, a
park block, a street townhouse block, and two future development
blocks. Road widening blocks are proposed along Courtland Avenue
East. The blocks are arranged along a new proposed road to be
named Olde Fashioned Way, running parallel to Courtland Avenue
East from Palmer Avenue to Borden Avenue South. Palmer Avenue
and Kent Avenue are proposed to be extended through the site to
intersect with the proposed road.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: 30T-19201 Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to implement
the proposed land use designations with corresponding zoning. The
proposed zoning is Medium Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Zone MU-
2 (a medium intensity mixed use zone that permits residential and
commercial uses), Residential Nine R-9 (a high-riseresidential
zone), and Public Park Zone P-1 (a zone that is applied to public park
spaces).
Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Jul 15, 2019. Planning Staff will be
holding a second digital information meeting to provide an update on
this application as issues are resolved.
Owner: 321 COURTLAND AVE Applicant: GSP Group Inc.
DEVELOPMENTS INC
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
1001 KING STREET E & 530-564 CHARLES STREET E
Proposal: A 30 storey building that is 92.0 metres in height with 461 square metres of commercial space and
486 residential units.
File Number: OPA22/001/K/KA Description: The requested Official Plan Amendment, proposes a
special policy area for the subject lands on Map 10 of the King
Street East Secondary Plan to permit a maximum Floor Space
Ratio of 8.27.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA22-001/K/KA Description: The main purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is
to add Special Provisions to the existing High Intensity Mixed Use
Corridor Zone (MU-3) to permit a maximum floor space ratio of 8.27
instead of 4.0; a dwelling unit to be located at grade (along Charles
Street for live work units) in a mixed use building; and a parking rate
of 0.54 spaces per unit, visitor parking at 4% of required parking, and
to permit parking for a Plaza complex to be 0.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 23, 2022
Owner: King-Charles Properties Applicant:
MHBC PLANNING
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on March 23,
2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting.
95-101 CEDAR ST. S.
Proposal: A 24 unit stacked townhouse complex.
File Number: OPA21/013/C/KA Description: To re-designate lands from Low Rise Conservation to
Low Density Multiple Residential.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/022/C/KA Description: To change the zoning from Residential Drive (R-5) to
Residential Seven (R-7) with special regulation provisions.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 29, 2022
Owner: St George Inc. & St Pola Applicant: MHBC Planning Inc.
Group Inc.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on March 29,
2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting.
New Applications
368-382 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH & 99-115 PATTANDON AVENUE
Proposal: A 152 unit, 8 storey multiple dwelling unit building.
File Number: OPA22/005/O/CD Description: To re-designate lands from Low Rise Residential to
Medium Rise Residential with a site specific policy area to permit an
8 storey building.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA22/008/O/CD Description: To allow for a 8 storey building with 152 residential units
and an increased floor space ratio of 2.5 rather than 2.0, reduced
front and exterior side yard setbacks of 4.4 metres rather than 6.0
metres, a reduced on-site parking rate of 0.9 spaces per unit for
multiple dwellings, and a reduced visitor parking rate of 0.1 spaces
per unit.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 16, 2022
Owner: St Mary Coptic Orthodox Applicant: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc.
Church
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is in circulation. A Neighbourhood Meeting
has been scheduled for June 16, 2022.
130-142 VICTORIA ST S
Proposal: A 25 storey mixed use building which includes 249 dwelling units and 4 retail units on the ground
floor.
File Number: OPA22/004//V/KA Description: The applicant is requesting a new Site Specific Policy be
added to the current Mixed Use designation to permit a maximum
FSR of 12.73.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA22/006/V/KA Description: The applicant is proposing to add Special Regulations
to the existing MU-1 proposes an FSR of 12.73, a height of about 86
metres, as well as reductions to setbacks and reduced parking.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD
Owner: 1936026 ONTARIO INC Applicant: IBI Group
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is in circulation.
WARD 10
276 KING ST E
Proposal: A 7-storey mixed-use building. Ground floor commercial uses are proposed along with six storeys
of residential above.
File Number: OPA20/006/K/AP Description: To increase the Floor Space Ratio to 4.8 from 3.0.
Application Type: OPA Status: Status: Planning staff will be presenting their
recommendation at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
meeting scheduled for June 13, 2022.
File Number: ZBA20/015/K/AP Description: The property is currently split zoned D-2 (King St) and
D-3 (former house facing Eby St). Numerous changes are required,
but the main changes are to change the zoning of the whole property
to D-2, to allow FSR of 4.8 (currently, the max permitted is 2.0 / 0.75),
to allow maximum building height of 28.5 metres (currently, the max
is 17.4m in D-2 and 9.0m in D-3), and to allow zero parking for the
building (currently zero parking is required for commercial, and 29
spaces for residential).
Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff will be presenting their recommendation at the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting scheduled for
June 13, 2022.
Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: April 28, 2021
Owner: 276 KING EAST INC Applicant: GSP GROUP INC.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: These applications are scheduled to be considered by the Planning
and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on June 13, 2022.
1668 KING ST E
Proposal: Two 23 storey buildings consisting of 616 residential units.
File Number: OPA21/008/K/CD Description: The Official Plan Amendment requests an increased
Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0.
Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
File Number: ZBA21/013/K/CD Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment is requested to allow a
mixed-use development for two 23 storey buildings, consisting of 616
residential units, 204 square metres of commercial space with an
increased Floor Space Ratio of 7.2 rather than 4.0, reduced rear yard
setback of 12.0 metres rather than 14.0 metres, and reduced on-site
parking to permit parking at a rate of 0.7 spaces per unit for Multiple
Dwelling Units greater than 51.0 square metres in size, rather than
1.0 spaces per unit.
Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are
accepting and reviewing comments.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 17, 2021
Owner: 2806399 ONTARIO INC Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update at this time.
22 WEBER ST W
Proposal: A 19-storey multiple residential building with 162 units, including 25 barrier free units. A total of 24
parking spaces are proposed at grade.
File Number: OPA20/005/W/JVW Description: The applicant is now proposing to amend the
designation to High Density Commercial Residential with a Special
Policy Area in order to permit a floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.8.
Application Type: OPA Status: A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for
September 30, 2022 at 10:00 am and the hearing is scheduled to
begin on March 13, 2023.
File Number: ZBA20/013/W/JVW Description: The subject lands are currently zoned Commercial
Residential Three (CR-3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is
proposing the same base zone with site specific special regulations
to permit; an increase in height to 19 storeys, an increase in Floor
Space Ratio to 7.8, To require a minimum ground floor façade height
of 4.5m, to reduce the required minimum landscaped area required
from 10% to 8%, to reduce front and rear yard setbacks, and to
reduce the required on-site parking to 24 spaces, including 8 visitor
parking spaces.
Application Type: ZBA Status: A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for
September 30, 2022 at 10:00 am and the hearing is scheduled to
begin on March 13, 2023.
Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 8, 2021 & March 3, 2022.
Owner: 30 DUKE STREET LIMITED Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: A fourth Case Management Conference was held on April 4, 2022.
A second Neighbourhood Meeting was held on March 3, 2022. The HIA was presented to the Heritage
Kitchener Committee on March 1, 2022. A fifth Case Management Conference is scheduled for September
30, 2022 at 10:00am and the hearing is scheduled to begin on March 13, 2023.
20 OTTAWA STREET NORTH
Proposal: Redevelop the subject property as a mixed-use commercial and residential development comprised
of three buildings, ranging in height from six to 26 storeys. The proposed development will provide a total of
464 units with 306 parking spaces and vehicular access to Ottawa Street via a private driveway.
File Number: OPA21/012/O/CD Description: The subject property is designated Neighbourhood
Mixed Use Centres in the King Street East Secondary Plan, which
forms part of the City of Kitchener Official Plan. The land use policies
of the Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centres designation permits
multiple unit residential use with a floor space ratio of 1.0. The
proposed development is proposed to have a floor space ratio of 3.0.
Application Type: OPA Status: These applications were recommended for approval by the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on May 16,
2022.
File Number: ZBA21/018/O/CD Description: The proposed amendment is to change the current
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre (C-2) to the Commercial
Residential Four Zone (CR-4) to permit dwelling units as well as a
variety of commercial uses.
Application Type: ZBA Status: These applications were recommended for approval by the
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on May 16,
2022.
Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: February 24, 2022
Owner: 20 Ottawa GP INC. Applicant: MHBC Planning Ltd.
Update Since Last Quarterly Report: These applications were recommended for approval by the Planning
and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting on May 16, 2022.