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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-409 - 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES - Regional Municipality of WaterlooStaff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7843 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 3 DATE OF REPORT: August 12, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-409 SUBJECT: 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Street Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES Regional Municipality of Waterloo RECOMMENDATION: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 85-1, for the applicant, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to Report DSD -2022-409 as Attachment `A'; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the applicant, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to Report DSD - 2022 -409 as Attachment `B'; and, That the Proposed By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, as amended shall have no force and effect against the subject lands until the date that all appeals relating to By-law 2022-040 (Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy) Stage 2b — Applying New Residential Zones on Properties) in relation to the subject lands have been withdrawn or decided and any applicable appeal periods have expired; and further That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4), applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/007/W/ES. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to evaluate and provide a planning recommendation regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Street. • It is Planning staffs recommendation that the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved. The proposed application represents an opportunity to provide affordable housing that is "geared to income" for seniors. Community engagement included: *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 7 of 350 o circulation of a preliminary notice to residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject site; o installation of a large billboard notice sign on the property; o follow up one-on-one correspondence with members of the public who responded to the circulation or saw the billboard sign; o notice advising of the statutory public meeting was circulated to all residents and property owners within 240 metres of the subject site, and those who responded to the preliminary circulation, and o notice of the public meeting was published in The Record on August 19, 2022. This report supports the delivery of core services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Planning Staff is recommending approval of the requested Zoning By-law Amendment application to: • Amend Zoning By-law 85-1 by adding a new Special Regulation Provision (782R) to regulate minimum required parking standards and the location of the parking area. • Amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 by adding a new Site Specific Provision (351) to regulate minimum required parking standards and the location of the parking area. • Facilitate the construction of a 48 -unit affordable housing building. BACKGROUND: The City of Kitchener has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to redevelop an existing affordable housing site to add 32 additional affordable dwelling units. The subject property is identified as `Community Areas' on the City's Urban Structure (Map 2 - City of Kitchener Official Plan) and designated as `Medium Rise Residential' (Map 3 - City of Kitchener Official Plan). The subject property is part of a larger regionally owned affordable housing campus that includes 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Street. In total there are currently 123 dwelling units as follows: • 82 Wilson Avenue contains a two-storey apartment building with 16 dwelling units • 84 Wilson Avenue contains a six -storey apartment building with 56 dwelling units • 210 Fourth Avenue contains a two-storey apartment building with 51 dwelling units The proposed development would leave the buildings addressed as 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue unchanged. The two-storey building addressed as 82 Wilson Avenue would be demolished and replaced with a six -storey building with 48 dwelling units. Page 8 of 350 Figure 1 — Existing Affordable Housing Campus Site Context The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The lot area of the subject site is approximately 1.23 hectares. The lot frontage on Wilson Avenue is 84 metres and the frontage on Fourth Avenue is 139 metres. The lands currently contain three (3) buildings with 123 affordable dwelling units. The interior lot lines of the subject lands abut City -owned lands made up of Kingsdale Community Centre to the west, and a wooded area to the north that is part of the community centre lands. Page 9 of 350 DVO CpNYV l © C SHELL;,CONNAG�NP gr Ui o SUBJECTAREA LU U LU Q z w O m X24 �R�fiNF fi = 00 a mC 0R- m Figure 2 - Location Map: 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, and 210 Fourth Avenue REPORT: The applicant has recently demolished a two-storey building addressed as 82 Wilson Avenue and proposes to replace it with a 6 -storey building. The 16 dwelling units would be replaced with 48 dwelling units, for a net increase of 32 dwelling units. This would bring the overall total of the Region of Waterloo affordable housing campus to 155 dwelling units. The ground floor of the new 6 -storey building is proposed to contain office space, a commercial kitchen, bicycle storage, amenity area for residents, utility rooms, and the main lobby. A building connection with an elevator is proposed to bridge the new building with the existing 6 -storey building addressed as 84 Wilson Avenue. This will provide a shared elevator for both buildings. A need was identified for this by the applicant as the existing 6 -storey building at 84 Wilson contains only one elevator. Each of the 48 new dwelling units is proposed to contain a charging station for a mobility scooter or e -bicycle. In addition, 7 additional Class A bicycle parking spaces are to be provided on the ground floor of the building. Page 10 of 350 Figure 3- Site Plan for 6 -storey Building Location and Connection to 84 Wilson Avenue To facilitate the redevelopment of the lands, a Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed. The Zoning By-law Amendment would establish a new site specific provision to create development standards for building height, a parking rate, and the location of the parking area. Planning Analysis: Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Section 1.4.3 (d) of the PPS promotes densities for new housing which efficiently use land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities. The PPS sets out a policy framework for sustainable healthy, liveable and safe communities. The PPS promotes efficient development and land use patterns, as well as accommodating an appropriate mix of affordable and market-based residential dwelling types with other land uses, while supporting the environment, public health and safety. Provincial policies promote the integration of land use planning, growth management, transit -supportive development, intensification, and infrastructure planning to achieve cost-effective development patterns, optimization of transit investments, and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs. Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will contribute to the provision of affordable housing and allow an existing affordable housing complex to intensify. The subject lands are within an existing neighbourhood with adequate servicing capacity, road network capacity, and other required infrastructure and therefore represents a cost-effective development pattern that minimized land consumption and servicing costs. Based on the above, staff is of the opinion that this proposal is in conformity with the PPS. A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 (Growth Plan): The Growth Plan supports the development of complete and compact communities that are designed to support healthy and active living, make efficient use of land and infrastructure, provide for a range Page 11 of 350 and mix of housing types, jobs, and services, at densities and in locations which support transit viability and active transportation. Policy 2.2.6.1(a) Municipalities will support housing choice through the achievement of the minimum intensification and targets in this plan by identifying a diverse range and mix of housing options and densities, including additional residential units and affordable housing to meet projected needs of current and future residents. Policy 2.2.1.4(a) This plan will support the achievement of Complete Communities that feature a diverse mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, and convenient access to local stores, services and public service facilities. Policy 2.2.1.4(c) This plan will support the achievement of Complete Communities that provide a diverse range and mix of housing options, including additional residential units and affordable housing, to accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs of all household sizes and incomes. The proposed development represents affordable housing, and multiple dwelling residential, which are encouraged in the above policies of the Growth Plan. The existing neighbourhood is well served by local public transit and community services, such as the adjacent Kingsdale Community Centre. Planning staff is of the opinion that the development proposal conforms to the Growth Plan. Regional Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area policies of the ROP identify that the focus of the Region's future growth will be within the Urban Area. The subject lands are designated Built -Up Area in the ROP. The proposed development conforms to Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP as this neighbourhood provides for the physical infrastructure and community infrastructure to support the proposed residential development, including transportation networks, municipal drinking -water supply and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services. Regional policies require the City to plan for a range of housing in terms of form, tenure, density and affordability to satisfy the various physical, social, economic and personal support needs of current and future residents. Regional staff have indicated that they have no objections to the proposed applications (Attachment `D'). Planning staff are of the opinion that the applications conform to the Regional Official Plan. City of Kitchener Official Plan: Urban Structure The subject lands are identified as a `Community Areas' in the City's Urban Structure (Map 2). The planned function of Community Areas is to provide residential uses as well as non-residential supporting uses intended to serve the immediate residential areas. Community Areas may have limited intensification with development being sensitive and compatible with the character, form, and planned function of the surrounding context. Land Use Designation The subject lands are designated `Medium Rise Residential' in the City's Official Plan (Map 3). Medium Rise Residential areas are intended to accommodate a range of medium density housing types including townhouse dwellings in a cluster development, multiple dwellings and special needs housing. The Medium Rise Residential designation states that the City will encourage and support the mixing and integrating of innovative and different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a medium -rise built form. No buildings shall exceed 8 storeys or 25 metres in height. The proposed zoning by-law amendment will facilitate the addition of a new multiple dwelling and special needs housing, as it is proposed to serve users that have mobility requirements and use daily support functions. The proposed building at 6 storeys and 20.9 metres will not exceed the Page 12 of 350 stated maximum heights in metres or storeys in the Official Plan. Planning staff is of the opinion that the requested zoning by-law amendment will assist in the provision of a housing form that conforms with the Medium Rise Residential land use designation in the City's Official Plan. Transportation The City's Official Plan contains policies to develop, support, and maintain a complete, convenient, accessible and integrated transportation system that incorporates active transportation, public transit, and accommodates vehicular traffic. In regard to alternate modes of transportation, objectives of the Official Plan include promoting land use planning and development that is integrated and conducive to the efficient and effective operation of public transit and encourages increased ridership of the public transit system. The City shall promote and encourage walking and cycling as safe and convenient modes of transportation. The proposed development aims to increase density on an existing site that is served well by public transit, with access to Grand River Transit Routes 7, 8 and Npress Route 301. The site sits just outside of a Major Transit Station Area, as an Ion Station is approximately 850 metres away. Staff is of the opinion that the requested zoning by-law amendment conforms with the transportation policies of the City's Official Plan. Housing The City's primary objective with respect to housing in the Official Plan is to provide for an appropriate range, variety and mix of housing types and styles, densities, tenure and affordability to satisfy the varying housing needs of our community through all stages of life. This proposal for affordable housing for seniors represents a crucial housing need in the City and Region. The City's Official Plan encourages and supports the creation and retention of special needs housing. The proposed housing type is an important segment in Kitchener's housing continuum. Policy 4.C.1.9. Residential intensification and/or redevelopment within existing neighbourhoods will be designed to respect existing character. A high degree of sensitivity to surrounding context is important in considering compatibility. Policy 4.C.1.12. The City favours a land use pattern which mixes and disperses a full range of housing types and styles both across the city as a whole and within neighbourhoods. Policy 4.C.1.22: The City will encourage the provision of a range of innovative housing types and tenures such as rental housing, freehold ownership and condominium ownership including common element condominium, phased condominium and vacant land condominium, as a means of increasing housing choice and diversity. Policy 4.C.1.29: The City will encourage and support special needs housing to locate in close proximity to public transit, commercial uses and other compatible non-residential land uses, parks and community facilities and have convenient access to community, social and health services. Based on the above housing policies, staff is of the opinion that the application conforms to the Official Plan. Policy Conclusion Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan and the City of Kitchener Official Plan, and represents good planning. Page 13 of 350 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: The subject lands are currently zoned in both Zoning By-law 85-1 and Zoning By-law 2019-051 (currently under appeal). Amendments to both By-laws are necessary as part of this Zoning By-law Amendment application and are described separately below. Zoning By-law 85-1: The subject lands are currently zoned `Residential Six Zone (R-6)' in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant has requested to add Special Regulation Provision 782R to Zoning By-law 85-1. The proposed special regulation provision would establish development standards related to building height, front yard setback, the required parking, and the location of parking. a) The maximum building height shall be 25 metres b) The minimum front yard setback shall be 10 metres c) The maximum front yard setback shall be 15 metres d) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit e) Required off-street parking may be located in the front yard or side lot abutting a street and between the fagade and the front lot line or side lot line abutting a street. In no case shall any parking be located within 3 metres of the street line. Zoning By-law 2019-051: The subject lands are split -zoned `Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6)' and `Natural Heritage Conservation' in Zoning By-law 2019-051, which is currently under appeal. A small portion of the northwest corner of 84 Wilson Avenue is zoned `Natural Heritage Conservation Zone (NHC-1)'. This portion is to remain untouched and is not within the proposed development area. The applicant has requested to add Site Specific Provision (351) to Zoning By-law 2019-051. The proposed provision would establish development standards related to the required parking and the location of parking. a) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; and b) Parking spaces may be located within the front yard or exterior side yard. In no case shall any parking spaces be located within 3 metres of the front lot line, exterior side lot line, or street line Staff offer the following comments with respect to the requested special regulation provision and site specific provision. Maximum building height A site specific provision for maximum building height is required only for Zoning By-law 85-1. The current `R-6' zoning under By-law 85-1 permits a maximum building height of 10.5 metres. In the opinion of Planning staff, the regulation in that zone category is outdated as it is based on the 1994 Official Plan which is no longer in effect on the subject lands. The land use designation in the 2014 Official Plan is `Medium Rise Residential', and the zoning has been implemented as `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 (currently under appeal). The `RES -6' zoning permits a building height of 25 metres. This building height is more indicative of a medium -rise residential housing form. Page 14 of 350 Front Yard Setback A site specific provision for front yard setback is required only for Zoning By-law 85-1. The Residential Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods (RIENS) by-law applies to multiple dwellings in Zoning By-law 85-1, but not in Zoning By-law 2019-051. The RIENS by-law intends to preserve established street lines in neighbourhoods in which contain consistent front yard setbacks. The street line on Wilson Avenue is not representative of a consistent, established street line. Rather, the site abuts Fourth Ave to the east and the Kingsdale Community Centre lands to the west. Wilson Ave reaches its terminus shortly after. Planning staff is of the opinion that applying the RIENS by- law for minimum/maximum setback is not appropriate in this circumstance and support the proposed building location at approximately 13 metres. Detailed review of elevation drawings during the subsequent site plan stage will ensure an adequate level of urban design regarding the building's street presence on Wilson Avenue. Required Parking Parking demand for affordable housing tends to be significantly lower than demand for market housing. The applicant has prepared a Parking Review and Justification Report (Salvini Consulting, 2021) that included on-site parking demand surveys to understand the existing demand for parking on the site. The surveyed maximum parking demand represented a rate of 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. The existing site contains 78 parking spaces. It is proposed to contain 98 parking spaces in total after development of the proposed 6 -storey building. The applicant is requesting a parking rate of 0.5 parking spaces per residential unit. Planning and Transportation Staff have reviewed the Parking Review and Justification Study and are supportive of the requested parking rate for the overall affordable housing campus. Parking Area Location The applicant is proposing to establish a new parking layout and paving between 82 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue. Other existing parking at the north of the site is to remain. Part of the new parking area, mostly containing visitor parking, is proposed to be located closer to Wilson Avenue and Fourth Avenue than the proposed building. Due to the layout of buildings on a corner site, portions of the proposed parking area are within the front and exterior side yards. Enhanced landscaping design through the site plan process can help to screen the parking area from the street line. Department and Agency Comments: Preliminary circulation of the Zoning By-law Amendment was undertaken on April 13, 2022 to applicable City departments and other review authorities. No major concerns were identified by any commenting City department or agency. Copies of the comments are found in Attachment "D" of this report. The following reports and studies were considered as part of this proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: • Planning Justification Report Prepared by GSP Group, December 2021 • Urban Design Brief Prepared by GSP Group with LGA Architectural Partners, November 2021 • Parking Review and Justification Report Prepared by Salvini Consulting, November 25, 2021 Page 15 of 350 • Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report Prepared by MGM Consulting Inc, November 15, 2021 • Site Concept Plan Prepared by LGA Architectural Partners, November 22, 2021 • Sustainability Statement Prepared by GSP Group, November 23, 2021 • Hydrogeologic Study Prepared by Salas O'Brien, March 31, 2022 • Environmental Impact Study Prepared by NSRI Inc, November 17, 2021 Community Input and Staff Response: Staff received written responses from 5 residents with respect to the proposed development. These can be found in Attachment `E'. 3 of the 5 responses were from residents seeking a unit in the proposed development. Planning Conclusions: In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the Zoning By-law amendment. Staff is of the opinion that the subject applications are consistent with policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conform to Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and represent good planning. Staff recommends that the application be approved. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications associated with this recommendation. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council / Committee meeting. A large billboard notice sign was posted on the property and information regarding the application was posted to the City's website. Following the initial circulation referenced below, an additional courtesy notice of the public meeting was circulated to all property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands, those responding to the preliminary circulation and Notice of the Public Meeting was posted in the Waterloo Region Record on August 19, 2022 (a copy of the Notice may be found in Attachment `C'). CONSULT — The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment was originally circulated to property owners within 240 metres of the subject lands on April 13, 2022. In response to this circulation, staff received written responses from 5 residents, which are included in Attachment `E'. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • Zoning By-law 85-1 • Zoning By-law 2019-051 • Official Plan, 2014 Page 16 of 350 • Regional Official Plan, 2010 • Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 • Planning Act, 1990 • A Place to Grow Growth Plan, 2020 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman - General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 85-1 Attachment B — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 2019-051 Attachment C — Newspaper Notice Attachment D — Department and Agency Comments Attachment E — Neighbourhood Comments Attachment F — Concept Plan Page 17 of 350 DSD -2022-409 Attachment "A" PROPOSED BY — LAW , 2022 BY-LAW NUMBER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER (Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Kitchener — Regional Municipality of Waterloo — 82 Wilson Avenue, 84 Wilson Avenue, 210 Fourth Street) WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 85-1 for the lands specified above; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener enacts as follows: 1. Schedule Numbers 172 and 195 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 85-1 are hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as Area 1 on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 782R. 2. Appendix D of By-law 85-1 is hereby amended by adding Section 782R thereto as follows: 782. Notwithstanding Sections 6 and 40.2.6 of this By-law, the following regulations shall apply for a multiple dwelling: a) The maximum building height shall be 25 metres; b) The minimum front yard setback shall be 10 metres; c) The maximum front yard setback shall be 15 metres; d) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; e) Required off-street parking may be located in the front yard or side lot abutting a street and between the fagade and the front lot line or side lot line abutting a street. In no case shall any parking be located within 3 metres of the street line." PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of , 2022. 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Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 172 and 195 of Appendix "A" to By-law Number 2019-051 are hereby amended by changing the zoning applicable to the parcel of land specified and illustrated as `Area 1' on Map No. 1, in the City of Kitchener, attached hereto, from Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6) to Medium Rise Residential Six Zone (RES -6) with Site Specific Provision (351). 2. Section 19 of By-law 2019-051 is hereby amended by adding Section 19 (351) thereto as follows: "351. Notwithstanding Section 5 of this By-law within the lands zoned RES -6 and shown as affected by this subsection on Zoning Grid Schedule Numbers 172 and 195 of Appendix `A', the following special regulations shall apply: a) The minimum required parking for a multiple dwelling shall be 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit; b) Parking spaces may be located within the front yard or exterior side yard. In no case shall any parking spaces be located within 3 metres of the front lot line, exterior side lot line, or street line." 3. This amending By-law shall come into force on the day that By-law 2022-040 (Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBy) Stage 2b — Applying New Page 20 of 350 DSD -2022-409 Attachment "A" Residential Zones on Properties) as it applies to the subject lands comes into effect. PASSED at the Council Chambers in the City of Kitchener this day of 2022. 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Reduction in Parking To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner 519.741.2200 x 7843 eric.schneider@ kitchener.ca A Zoning By-law Amendment application will be considered to rezone the subject lands from `R-6' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with a site-specific provision for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. This would facilitate the redevelopment of the site with the removal of the existing 2 -storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replacing it with a new 6 -storey building. This would result in 32 additional affordable housing dwelling units. Page 23 of 350 Date: September 12, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. i Location: Council Chambers, ` Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West orirtual Zoom Meeting To view the staff report, agenda, e find meeting details or to _ appear as a delegation, visit: kitchener.ca/meetings Reduction in Parking To learn more about this project, including information on your appeal rights, visit: www.kitchenenca/ Pla n n i ngAppl ications or contact: Eric Schneider, Senior Planner 519.741.2200 x 7843 eric.schneider@ kitchener.ca A Zoning By-law Amendment application will be considered to rezone the subject lands from `R-6' in Zoning By-law 85-1 to `RES -6' in Zoning By-law 2019-051 with a site-specific provision for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. This would facilitate the redevelopment of the site with the removal of the existing 2 -storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replacing it with a new 6 -storey building. This would result in 32 additional affordable housing dwelling units. Page 23 of 350 Attachment D Region of Waterloo Eric Schneider Planner City of Kitchener 200 King Street West, 6th Floor P.O. Box 1118, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Mr. Schneider, PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Community Planning 150 Frederick Street 8th Floor Kitchener Ontario N213 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4466 www.regionofwaterloo.ca Melissa Mohr 1-226-752-8622 File: C14/2/22007 June 6, 2022 Re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 22/007 82-84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue GSP Group Inc. (C/O Kristen Barisdale) on behalf of The Region of Waterloo CITY OF KITCHENER GSP Group Inc. on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment for a development proposal at 82-84 Wilson Avenue and 410 Fourth Avenue (subject lands) in the City of Kitchener. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the property from the Residential Six (R-6) Zone to the RES -6 Zone with site-specific provisions to permit a parking rate of 0.58 spaces per unit; to provide Class A bicycle parking spaces at a rate of 0.12 spaces/unit; to provide 5 Class B bicycle parking spaces; to provide 0 electric vehicle parking spaces and to permit parking between the front fagade of the building and the street line for a new development proposed on site. The effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment will see the demolition of the existing two- storey apartment building containing 16 residential units and the construction of a six - storey residential apartment building with 48 affordable residential units. The existing six -storey apartment building containing 56 units and the existing two-storey apartment building containing 51 units will remain on site. The Region has had the opportunity to review the proposal and offers the following: Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 24 of 350 Regional Comments Consistency with Provincial Legislation and Regional Official Plan Conformity The subject lands are designated "Urban Area" and "Built -Up Area" on Schedule 3a of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) and the site is designated Low Rise Residential in the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Regional staff understand that the proposal contributes to the density in the Built -Up Area. Within the Urban Area, the Region directs the majority of growth to the built up area through reurbanization. Focal points for reurbanization include the Region's Urban Growth Centers, Major Transit Station Areas, Reurbanization Corridors, Major Local Nodes and Urban Designated Greenfield Areas. These areas are planned to have a more compact form with a mix of employment, housing and services in close proximity of each other and higher frequency transit. Regional staff understand that the development proposal is located in the Built -Up Area of the City of Kitchener and that the proposed development will contribute to the minimum target for reurbanization established for the Built -Up Area within the A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Regional Official Plan. Furthermore, Regional staff understand that this project is to support affordable housing and community based housing in the Region, which is supported in Chapter 3.A of the Regional Official Plan. Regional staff have no objection to the application and wish to advise the applicant of the following technical comments related to the proposal: Hydrogeology and Water Programs Hydrogeology and Water Program staff have no objection to the application, subject to the following special provisions being added to the site-specific amendments: 1. That the private wells located on site shall be used for the sole purpose of open loop geothermal energy; 2. That the open -loop geothermal wells shall not be used as a potable water supply or for irrigation purposes; and, 3. The wells shall be prohibited from connecting to the buildings plumbing system. In addition to the above, Regional staff request a final Stormwater Management Report that is submitted to the satisfaction of the Region, City and Grand River Conservation Authority at the Site Plan stage. Conclusions: Regional staff have no objection to ZBA 22/07 subject to the following being included in the Zoning By-law Amendment: 1. That the private wells located on site shall be used for the sole purpose of open loop geothermal energy; Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 25 of 350 2. That the open -loop geothermal wells shall not be used as a potable water supply or for irrigation purposes; and, 3. The wells shall be prohibited from connecting to the buildings plumbing system. General Comments and next steps Any future development on the lands subject to the above -noted application will be subject to the provisions of Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any successor thereof. Further, please accept this letter as our request for a copy of the decision pertaining to this application. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours truly, Melissa Mohr, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner C. Region of Waterloo C/O Brad Pick (Owner/Authorized Personnel), GSP Group Inc. C/O Kristen Barisdale (Applicant) Document Number: 4096956 Version: 1 Page 26 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change/ Official Plan Amendment Comment Form Address: Owner: Application: Official Plan Amendment # Zoning By-law Amendment # Comments Of: Parks & Cemeteries Commenter's Name: Rebecca Roy Email: rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2600 x 4151 Date of Comments: May 16, 2022 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑X No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: I have reviewed the documentation noted below submitted in support of an OPA and ZBA to change the zoning from R-6 in Zoning By-law 85-1 to RES -6 in Zoning By-law 19-051, and or a new site-specific provision to be added to the zoning by-law to allow: a) Parking rate of 0.58 spaces per unit b) Class A bicycle parking rate of 0.12 spaces per unit c) To provide 5 class B bicycle parking spaces d) 0 electric vehicle parking spaces e) Parking to be permitted between the front fagade of the building and the street line The documents reviewed as part of this application include: i. A01 Site Plan, Issued for re -zoning on November 22, 2021 ii. CV2 Grading Plan, Issued for re -zoning on November 15, 2021 2. Site Specific Comments & Issues: Parkland Dedication .1 As per section 3.2.8 of the current Parkland Dedication Policy, the applicant is exempt from parkland dedication requirements. Any changes to the current application may require a revised parkland dedication. Dedication requirements are subject to the Parkland Dedication Policy current at the time of a formal site plan application. Please be advised that the City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy is currently under review .2 In the event of a discrepancy between the parkland dedication calculation form and this memo, please contact the above -noted Parks & Cemeteries staff for clarification. Street Trees A City for Everyone Working Together— Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Pape 1 of 3 age 27 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change/ Official Plan Amendment Comment Form o policy 8.C.2.6., the City will incorporate existing and/or new trees into the streetscape or road rights-of-way and encourage new development or redevelopment to incorporate, protect and conserve existing healthy trees and woodlands in accordance with the Urban Design Policies in Section 13 (Landscape and Natural Features) of the Urban Design Manual (UDM) and the Development Manual. o Please see UDM Part C, Section 13 and www.kitchener.ca/treemanagement for detailed submission requirements • City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy • City of Kitchener Development Manual • Chapter 690 of the current Property Maintenance By-law • Parks Strategic Plan • Multi -Use Pathways & Trails Masterplan • Urban Design Manual 5. Anticipated Fees: Parkland Dedication Dedication requirements are subject to the Parkland Dedication Policy current at the time of a formal site plan application. Please be advised that the City of Kitchener Parkland Dedication Policy is currently under review. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Pape 3 of age8 of 350 Infrastructure Services PARKLAND DEDICATION Operations - Design & Development City of Kitchener TC' ,, ,b Kitchener Operations Facility, 131 Goodrich Dr. lv r,� Kitchener, ON N2C 2E8 PART 1: SITE INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND 1.1 Application Type 1.2 Address of Property 1.3 Owner 1.4 Previous Dedications PART 2: SITE USE DETAILS 2.1 Land Use Appraisal Appraisal Value Dedication Rate Site Statistics: 2.2 Land Area (ha) 2.3 Land Frontage - Severances only (I.m.) 2.4 Corner Lot (yes/no) 2.5 Net Land Frontage (I.m.) Residential Units: 2.6 Existing Units to be Retained 2.7 Existing Units to be Demolished 2.8 Proposed Units: 2.9 Proportion of New Units Commercial / Industrial Floor Area (mz): 2.10 Existing to be Retained 2.11 Existing to be Demolished 2.12 Proposed 2.13 Net Addition 2.14 Percent Addition PART 3: FINAL DEDICATION 3.1 Dedication Type 3.2 Park Dedication - Cash in Lieu 3.3 Park Dedication - Land Requirement (ha) PART 4: COMMENTS 4.1 No comments. Zoning By-law amendment 82-84 Wilson Ave & 210 Fourth Ave Region of Waterloo Max. Dedication Taken Deferred Applicant Exempt Date application received Date comments due Date of completion: Park dedication calculation shown above is an estimate only. The required dedication will be determined as of the day prior to the issuance of Building Permit. All calculations are based on City of Kitchener Council Policy 1-1074 and Council Report DTS-10-134. Page 29 of 350 Eric Schneider To: Katie Wood Subject: RE: 82 Wilson Ave. From: Katie Wood <Katie.Wood@kitchener.ca> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:13 PM To: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Cc: Trevor Jacobs <Trevor.Jacobs@kitchener.ca> Subject: FW: 82 Wilson Ave. Hey Eric, I put in the 2.82L/s into INFOSWMM and there does not seem to be any sanitary capacity issues in this area. Engineering has no concerns with the sanitary proposed. Sincerely, Ka-VV tie OOO�, C.E.T. Project Manager) Development Engineering I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7135 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 katie.wood C&kitchener.ca HYUM Page 30 of 350 City of Kitchener - Comment Form Project Address: 82 & 84 Wilson Avenue and 210 Fourth Avenue Application Type: ZBA Comments of: Environmental Planning (Sustainability) — City of Kitchener Commenter's name: Gaurang Khandelwal Email: gaurang.khandelwal@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 x 7611 Written Comments Due: May 13, 2022 Date of comments: May 12, 2022 1. Plans, Studies and/or Reports submitted and reviewed as part of a complete application: • Sustainability Statement, prepared by GSP Group, dated November 23, 2021 2. Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support a Zoning By-law Amendment with site specific provisions to demolish the existing two-storey building at 82 Wilson Ave and replace it with a six - storey building with 48 affordable residential units, regarding sustainability and energy conservation and provided the following: • Although the Ontario Building Code (OBC) is advanced, going forward all developments will need to include robust energy conservation measures as the City (and Region of Waterloo) strive to achieve our greenhouse gas reduction target. • Based on my review of the supporting documentation, the applicant has indicated that a LEED Silver rating is targeted and several sustainability measures are being considered for the development. The Zoning Bylaw Amendment can be supported. A Sustainability Statement (as per the City's Terms of Reference) will be required as part of a complete Site Plan Application. It can build upon the information already provided and can further explore and/or confirm which additional sustainability measures are best suited to the development. Potential items for consideration are: o Use of alternative water supply and demand management systems such as rainwater harvesting and grey water reuse, or design of the site and buildings for readiness to add these systems in the future o Use of alternative or renewable energy systems to meet new energy demand created by the development (i.e. ground source or air source heat pumps, roof -top solar photovoltaic panels, solar thermal hot water system, capture of waste heat from industrial processes to use for thermal energy needs, etc), or design of the site and building for readiness to add these systems in the future 1IPage Page 31 of 350 3. Policies, Standards and Resources: • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.4.5. The City will encourage and support, where feasible and appropriate, alternative energy systems, renewable energy systems and district energy in accordance with Section 7.C.6 to accommodate current and projected needs of energy consumption. • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.4. In areas of new development, the City will encourage orientation of streets and/or lot design/building design with optimum southerly exposures. Such orientation will optimize opportunities for active or passive solar space heating and water heating. • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.8. Development applications will be required to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the City, energy is being conserved or low energy generated. • Kitchener Official Plan Policy 7.C.6.27. The City will encourage developments to incorporate the necessary infrastructure for district energy in the detailed engineering designs where the potential for implementing district energy exists. 4. Advice: ➢ As part of the Kitchener Great Places Award program every several years there is a Sustainable Development category. Also, there are community-based programs to help with and celebrate and recognize businesses and sustainable development stewards (Regional Sustainability Initiative - http://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/our-programs/regional-sustainability- initiative and TravelWise http://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/our-programs/travelwise). ➢ The 'Sustainability Statement Terms of Reference' can be found on the City's website under 'Planning Resources' at ... httbs://www.kitchener.ca/SustainabilityStatement 2 1 P a g e Page 32 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Dave Seller Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:06 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: ZBA comments: 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Attachments: COK NEW DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST 05.10.2022.pdf City of Kitchener Application Type: Zoning By-law Amendment Application: ZBA22/007/W/ES Project Address: 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Comments of: Transportation Services Commenter's Name: Dave Seller Email: dave.seller@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 Date of Comments: May 12, 2022 a. Transportation Service have no concerns with the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment being proposed for this development. b. A temporary parking plan be provided for review and comment to address any on-site parking being displaced due to the construction of the proposed 48 unit building. Please find attached the New Development Construction Checklist to be submitted. c. After reviewing the Parking Review and Justification report (November 25, 2021) submitted by Salvini Consulting, Transportation Services offer the following comments. This applicant is proposing a total of 155 residential units within three buildings. Two existing buildings having 51 and 56 units and the third building with 48 proposed units. The site is owned by the Region of Waterloo and provides affordable, supportive housing for predominantly seniors. It should be noted that this type of residential use has significantly lower parking rates than a typical residential apartment building not geared towards affordable and supportive housing for seniors. The current 85-1 zoning by-law requires a minimum of 233 parking spaces, where 98 parking spaces are being proposed. This equates to a 135 parking space shortfall or a 58% reduction in parking. A current parking ratio of 0.47 spaces per unit exists, based on the 58 parking spaces and 123 units being provided, which includes staff, visitor and resident parking. Data was collected on-site and revealed a parking ratio of 0.20 spaces per unit, with a peak parking demand of 24 spaces. To compliment a reduced parking rate, alternative modes of transportation are available. There are two existing Grand River Transit routes (#7 and #28) 230m or less from the site, with headways of 15 to 30 minutes in the peak hours. Each of these routes provide access to the ION station located at the Fairway Mall. For pedestrian walkability, there are concrete sidewalks on both sides of roadways within the area. The applicant will also be providing seven indoor Class A bicycle parking spaces, which is a lower amount than what is proposed in the future zoning by-law. However, given the proposed population of the site which will be geared toward seniors, the proposed reduction in Class A bicycle parking is supported by the provision of designated scooter parking in each unit. Page 33 of 350 Therefore, based on the analysis, data collection and conclusions provided within Salvini's report, Transportation Services can support the applicants proposed parking rate of 0.63 spaces per unit (98 spaces/155 units). The proposed parking rate will include 16 visitor and 7 office parking spaces. The proposed parking rate of 0.63 spaces per unit exceeds the existing parking ratio of 0.47 spaces per unit and the parking ratio data collected (0.20 spaces per unit). Should additional parking be needed, there is on -street parking available in the area. Dave Seller, C.E.T. Traffic Planning Analyst I Transportation Services I City of Kitchener 519-741-2200 ext. 7369 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 dave.seller@)kitchener.ca Page 34 of 350 City of Kitchener Zone Change Comment Form Address: 82 Wilson Ave Owner: Region of Waterloo Application M Zoning By-law Amendment Comments Of: City of Kitchener— Urban Design- Planning Commenter's Name: Pegah Fahimian Email: Pegah.fahimian@kitchener.ca Phone: 519-741-2200 Ext. 7342 Date of Comments: June 2, 2022 ❑ 1 plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion) ❑X No meeting to be held ❑ I do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns) 1. Documents Reviewed: • Urban Design report, GSP Group • Site Plan, LGA Architectural Partners 2. Site -Specific Comments & Issues: I have reviewed the documentation (as listed above) to support a Zoning By -Law Amendment to facilitate the construction of a six -story apartment building with 48 affordable housing units. There are some design modifications that must be addressed for the site plan application process to ensure the project fits in the context of the neighbourhood as detailed below: • The proposed entrance on the south elevation should be clearly distinguishable through its architectural design and treatment and should act as the focal point of the building and be given appropriate design emphasis. Consider adding further architectural expression to the main building fagades; explore options to maximize utility, interest, and expressiveness of the ground floor of the building. This can include more glazing, an articulated main entrance (such as the detailing proposed on the northeast corner), a greater variety of surface treatments and seating options, and strategic ways of incorporating modern art and visual elements into the public realm. • The area between the building's face and the property line should be well integrated with the street and public realm to deliver high-quality and seamless private, semi -private and public spaces. • Shared outdoor amenity space is to be provided at grade. • All visible elements of a building, including utilities (meters, conduits), HVAC (a/c units, vents) and loading/servicing areas are to be integrated into the design of the building and shown on elevation drawings as part of the building elevation approval process. • All utility locations including meter room and transformer room to be shown on the layout. Building -mounted or ground-based AC units should be located away from public view and fully screened, Otherwise, screen these elements visually with landscaping and architectural features that are integrated into the building design as a whole. A City for Everyone Working Together — Growing Thoughtfully — Building Community Papage J5 of 350 Attachment E Eric Schneider From: kathie oconnor - , Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 8:44 AM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] 82-84 Wilson Hello, I am happy to see that this is being developed for affordable housing, I live near by and walk past this site every day.. was wondering what was happening„ great location close to transit, parks, etc I am curious about affordable housing? what would rent cost in such a place? and how do people qualify to obtain affordable housing? Is there an income guideline? I own my home, so I am not in need of this housing, but I have always wondered how this works? Kathie O'Connor Kitchener Page 36 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jenn Sent: Monday, Apm 25, Zu22 2:41 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appeal 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue Hi Eric, Thank you for sending us this information. Like many others in our neighborhood I would like to appeal this project 82-84 Wilson Avenue & 210 Fourth Avenue, Kitchener There has been theft issues in this area. We have had brake ins into our home and cars. I have witnessed a man near by inject drugs into his arm and constantly see groups of people smoke drugs at the near by park at the soccer field close to Fourth Avenue. More government housing will attract more issues. There is a school full of young children on Wilson Street. Please keep this neighborhood safe! Please sell the land to private developers and allow more new build houses to go up so hard working young families and couples that don't take drugs all day long can afford to buy and own a house. Ontario had lots of land. Let the private developers build homes for Canadians. Jennifer Hackett Page 37 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:50 AM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] New development This appeals to me could you provide the waterloo housing contact information for me please ... Jan Get Outlook for Android Page 38 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:05 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: New development Thankyou Get Outlook for Android From: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 1:41:12 PM To: 'Jan Picard' Subject: RE: New development Hi Jan, I spoke to regional staff and they let me know the best way to apply for this in on the regional wait list found at this link: https://forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/External/Community-Services/Housinq/Application-for-Community-Housinq Regards, Eric Schneider, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner I Planning Division I City of Kitchener (519) 741-2200 ext 7843 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994 1 eric.schneidernkitchener.ca From: Jan Picard Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:50 AM To: Eric Schneider <Eric.Schneider@kitchener.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL] New development This appeals to me could you provide the waterloo housing contact information for me please ... Jan Get Outlook for Android 1 Page 39 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Patricia Adamson Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:39 PM To: Eric Schneider Subject: [EXTERNAL] 82,84Wilson&&210fourth Eric it was a delight to speak with you today I pointed out that 82 Wilson is too small the units that 84 Wilson should be the benchmark of where the units are and that fourth Ave. has no living room window so in time to come when there's more housing built it needs to be open airy and have windows Patricia Adamson Page 40 of 350 Eric Schneider From: Clare Reid Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:25 PM To: Eric Schneider Cc: John Gazzola; kbarisdale@gspgroup.ca Subject: [EXTERNAL] Comments regarding Fourth/Wilson Development - Do not disrupt our neightbourhood To whom it may concern, I am a resident of It is part of the the street from where 82-84 Wilson Ave & 210 Fourth Ave will be potentially developed. I would like to make my negative comments regarding this development clear. There is already affordable housing on said corner of Wilson and Fourth that is home to many families and individuals. By building a new residential unit on that corner, it would cause the displacement of said individuals and families. To knock down existing housing to make more housing is disruptive to the community within the current residence as well as to their neighbours. If the housing is to be built next to the existing building, it would takeover the green space heavily utilized by those who live on Fourth Ave (families with young children, elderly couples, pet owners, young professionals, etc.). Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, that green space has been a safe haven for contactless/distanced interactions between those who have felt isolated through the necessary limitations of social circles and indoor events. Though those restrictions have been lifted, the green space continues to be used. Furthermore, the wildlife within the neighbourhood (birds, squirrels, rabbits, ducks, bees, etc.) leave human structures alone due to having space that is maintained but undeveloped. The displacement of the wildlife could lead to damage not only regarding their ecosystem but also the ecosystem of the Fourth Ave residents as animals are forced to take up residence in gardens, basements, attics, etc. There is other green space on Wilson (across from the community centre) but that is used for recreational sports and therefore not suited for either of the above green space uses listed. And finally, the construction process to first demolish the current residence/prepare the green space and then build this new housing would disrupt the lives of many for months to years on end. Fourth Ave is close to Wilson Public School, on two major bus routes, and used as a through pass for many individuals trying to avoid the busy traffic of Fairway. To bring heavy construction to this neighbourhood would disrupt all of the above affecting the work, travel, sleep, and lives of those who did not ask for this housing nor to watch our neighbours be displaced. We understand that there is a housing crisis going on, we know that homes are becoming less and less affordable due to the economic and political climate at hand. Forcing a neighbourhood that is already suffering from said effects to suffer more will not solve the problem. Displacing those in affordable housing to put up bigger, less -affordable "affordable" housing will not solve the problem. Disrupting a school, wildlife, and a community that heavily relies on public transportation will not solve the problem. For the above stated reasons (focus on green space, residential use and enjoyment, and disruption to the neighbourhood ecosystem) I hope to make my and the opinion of the Fourth Ave triplex very clear - we do not want this development. 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J`/`.. z � Staff Report Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 8, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Cory Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development 519-741- 2200 ext. 7065 PREPARED BY: Karoline Varin, Program Administrator, Arts & Creative Industries, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: July 14, 2022 REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-299 SUBJECT: 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment RECOMMENDATION: That Bangishimo Johnston be appointed as the 2022 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence as recommended by Public Art Working Group and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee: and further That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with Bangishimo Johnston, outlining the obligations of the Artist in Residence appointment. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of this report is to appoint the 2022 Artist in Residence. • The key finding of this report is that Bangishimo Johnston has been selected by the Public Art Working Group (PAWL) and recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) as the 2022 Artist in Residence. • The financial implication is artist honorarium from existing Arts and Creative Industries budgets. • Community engagement included consultation with PAWL, ACAC and Textile Magazine. • This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: Established in 1995 as the first municipal program of its kind, the City of Kitchener Artist -in - Residence program aims to engage the community in the production of contemporary art that reflects community identities and supports the development of local artists. The program delivers on the understanding that meaningful engagement in the arts, and growth of the creative sector contributes positively to the dynamism, authenticity, attractiveness, and overall competitiveness of the City of Kitchener. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 44 of 350 Link: Learn more about the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program. The annual program continues to emphasize a high level of community engagement such as workshops and events, exhibitions, collaboration with City and community events, programs and facilities, and participation on Public Art Working Group (PAWL), a subcommittee of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC). The artist -in -residence is provided with an honorarium as compensation for their residency project. The program is open to artists working in a variety of disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, dance, design, digital and media arts, folk and traditional arts, literature and spoken word, music, multidisciplinary works, opera, theatre, and musical theatre. To encourage proposals from artists from equity -deserving communities, over the years staff developed the program description and language to expand the eligibility criteria. While these efforts have resulted in some expansion of both the disciplines and backgrounds of the selected artists, staff and PAWG continue to prioritize the evolution of the program to address persistent barriers for local artists from equity -deserving communities. To broaden access to the program, PAWG recommended a partnership with Textile Magazine to offer the selected artist a mentorship opportunity and reach out into communities historically underrepresented in the program. Textile Magazine is a local publication founded on the goal of merging community work with writing and other artistic practices and publication. Textile Magazine has expertise providing local artists with a nurturing environment to support their artistic practice, a focus on centering the voices of artists who have been marginalized and showcasing diverse perspectives. REPORT: The annual call for proposals was advertised in the spring of 2022. Twelve proposals were submitted by the competition close at the end of May 2022. PAWG members assessed the entries based on: • Artist works in the literary arts and other art discipline; • Applicant is a regional artist or has a connection to Waterloo Region; • Artist proposal shows a balance of practice development, collaboration and some form of meaningful exchange with the community; • Demonstrated commitment to their craft; • A clear plan of how to adapt the proposal to a virtual delivery if needed; • Strength/professionalism of submission; • Feasibility of the proposed program; • Community engagement strategy; and, • Applicant would benefit from the mentorship relationship with Textile Magazine. After reviewing the submissions and meeting as a jury twice to discuss, PAWG reached consensus on June 28, 2022. PAWG selected Bangishimo Johnston as the recommended 2022 City of Kitchener Artist in Residence. Bangishimo Johnston is an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nations located on Treaty #3 territory. They are an artist/photographer, community organizer and advocate for creating space for Black, Indigenous, and racialized voices to be heard. They hold a Social Service Work diploma from Lambton College (2010), a Bachelor of Social Work Honors degree from King's University College at Western University (2013), a Master Page 45 of 350 of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (2014), and a Photography diploma from Fanshawe College (2021). They worked at the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre at St. Paul's University and co-founded the Land Back Camp in Kitchener. In their work, Bangishimo focuses on bodies of Black, Indigenous, and racialized people. They use their photography to educate others by sharing stories of decolonization, resistance, and resilience. Their residency project, "The Medicines We Carry" includes the production of a series of large-scale portraits that engage the local Indigenous, racialized, and Black communities in their production: models, makeup artists, hairdressers, and assistants. The portraits, through their visual imagery, will explore the ancestral connection to the land, and the medicines carried to maintain this connection. These works will be displayed in a public exhibition where visitors will be able to interact with the photographs through a QR code, linking to audio and text narration about the portrait process and the traditional medicines used. Further, Bangishimo plans to collaborate with Textile Magazine to hold a workshop for emerging photographers to offer guidance and share knowledge to support the growth of their practice. A component of the 2022 residency is the opportunity for Textile Magazine to provide mentorship to the selected artist. As an emerging artist and oral storyteller, Bangishimo anticipates that working with Textile Magazine will strengthen their skill as a literary storyteller. This opportunity will support the creation of the written component of the work and provide them with guidance with the overall narrative of the photography series. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The $10,000 artist honourarium and up to $2,500 allocation for expenses are supported by Arts/Creative Industry budgets. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT — In addition to consulting on the Artist -in -Residence call for entry, PAWG serves as the selection committee for the appointment, as a subcommittee of ACAC and as outlined in Terms of Reference. Guidelines for the jury process are outlined in Jury Procedures and provided to each member. A PAWG motion that ACAC support the selection of Bangishimo Johnston as the 2022 City of Kitchener Artist -in -Residence, was considered and supported by ACAC on July 19, 2022. Further, Textile Magazine also consulted on the call for entry and served on the jury. COLLABORATE — An important component of the Artist -in -Residence program is the requirement for meaningful public engagement. City staff works with the artist to identify interesting opportunities for public engagement and develop creative programming to suit these opportunities. Bangishimo Johnston is proposing to engage equity -seeking individuals directly in the production of the photographs. Further, they plan on engaging the broader Page 46 of 350 community through exhibitions, workshop, artist talk and the relationship with Textile Magazine. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: • DSD -2021-171 Partnership with Textile Magazine for the 2022 Artist in Residence Appointment APPROVED BY: Readman, Justin, General Manager of Development Services. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Bangishimo Johnston's 2022 Artist in Residence proposal. Attachment B — PAWG Terms of Reference. Attachment C — Jury Procedures. Page 47 of 350 APPENDIX A 2022 Artist in Residence Proposal Bangishimo Johnston The Medicines We Carry My name is Bangishimo, and I am a IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nations located on Treaty #3 territory. I moved to Kitchener -Waterloo in August 2013 to attend Wilfrid Laurier University. I decided to stay because there was a strong grassroots and arts community here and I wanted to be a part of that. I have been an educator and advocate on the Residential School System, Intergenerational Trauma & Resilience, Community Organizing, Indigenous Rights Movements, and Decolonizing Travel. For the last eight years, photography has played a major role as a medium through which I continue my community work. I hold a Social Service Work diploma from Lambton College (2010), a Bachelor of Social Work Honors degree from King's University College at Western University (2013), a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (2014), and a Photography diploma from Fanshawe College (2021). Through my work with Indigenous urban and rural communities for the past fifteen years, have developed skills in leadership, advocacy, and community building. As Events Coordinator for the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre at St Paul's University College, I created space for Indigenous community members while creating new relationships with groups and organizations throughout Waterloo Region. This work contributed to the cities being more prepared and informed by Indigenous Communities to take actionable steps towards Reconciliation. It has also allowed me to become a voice for others and a leader within many spaces. My personal strength lies in community advocacy and education. As a community organizer, my work has allowed me to spend the last fifteen years speaking to classrooms and conferences around the globe and here in the Region of Waterloo. Through a decolonial lens, I've been sharing my personal journey of my battle with drug addiction, to embracing my queer Indigenous identity and becoming an advocate for change. Most recently, I co-founded Oise Kenhionhata:tie, known as Land Back Camp, a land reclamation camp for IndigiQueer Two Spirit, trans and non -binary youth. Starting in 2020, we successfully advocated for Kitchener and Waterloo to give local park space back to Indigenous Peoples, waive fees for their use of public space, and create paid positions to enable continued work towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. With each demand met, we continue to advocate throughout the region. We have been able to create space for land-based education such as a community garden, medicine walks, cultural ceremonies, weekly drum circles and community gatherings. We are now planning to set up camp again in the summer of 2022. 1 wish to emphasize how critical this land-based education is, and to bring social change into the classroom, empowering students to embody teachings throughout their lives. As an artist, my photography focuses on the bodies of Black, Indigenous and Racialized folx (BIR). This platform helps to educate others by sharing the subject's stories of Page 48 of 350 Decolonization, Resistance and Resilience. Through the "Nations and Voices" photo project, I spent a year visiting twelve countries and taking photos of the BIR folx I met along the way. While planning for this journey, I saw no representation of Indigenous peoples traveling the world. I wanted to change the narrative and encourage others to explore their creativity and follow their dreams. Upon my return home, I exhibited these photos in locations throughout Kitchener -Waterloo. My hope is to one day publish these photos into a coffee table book. Since then, I have been fortunate to have numerous photo installations throughout the region in partnership with DTK, CAFKA, KWAG and most recently at The Grand in Calgary, Alberta. In 2021, 1 was selected as the winner of the Briarpatch Writing in the Margins - Photography and received a full spread in the magazine. Most recently, I was voted Best Photographer 2021 for the Community Edition. I believe my strengths as a visual communicator who is passionate/dedicated to showcasing BIR stories would be a tremendous asset as the Artist in Residence for The City of Kitchener. Sept 2022 • Complete rough designs • Recruit remaining models • Recruit hairdresser, makeup artist and seamstress • Purchases materials and equipment • Scout studio space • Begin working with Baldwin Beads in creating headpieces Dec 2022 • Shoot portraits 1, 2, 3, and 4 • Continue working with Baldwin Beads on headpieces • Contact art gallery spaces • Begin editing process March 2023 • Shoot portraits 5, 6, 7 and 8 • Finish editing process by March 25th • Send to printers by April 1 st June 2023 • Launch Exhibit for Pride month and National Indigenous Peoples month Community Engagement City Hall: With the new square being built in front of Kitchener City Hall, my goal is to install my work in the rotunda of Kitchener City Hall. By having my work on display here, it would encourage the community to come inside City Hall, a space that hasn't been accessible since the pandemic as well during construction. Portraits: The community can interact with the installation by scanning the QR code located beside each picture. The code will take them to my website for an audio and text narration about the portrait process and the traditional medicines used. Each narration will include both audio and text for accessibility. Artist Talk: My goal is to host an artist talk inside the Rotunda, free to the public. The evening will start with traditional teachings by a Knowledge Keeper that will share about medicines used in each picture and the need for us to reclaim these teachings. This will be followed by a speakers panel that will include myself, Britney Baldwin of Baldwin Beads, Page 49 of 350 and a few of the models to share their experience with the process. Because we are still in a pandemic, my goal is to have the Artist Talk accessible to everyone. The event will be live streamed, or recorded, and will be shared on my social media platforms as well The City of Kitchener. Workshop: My goal is to host a 2 -hour workshop with Textile for aspiring young artists. The workshop will be free of charge and will be hosted outside in a public park or indoors in a city facility. The goal of this workshop is to educate young artists on how to find your narrative, working with art spaces and publications, how to promote yourself and tips for starting your own business. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If we are rained out, the event will take place at the Victoria Park Pavilion. Page 50 of 350 COUNCIL POLICY RESOLUTION POLICY NUMBER: 1-120 DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 POLICY TYPE: BOARD and COMMITTEE SUBJECT: PUBLIC ART WORKING GROUP — TERMS OF REFERENCE POLICY CONTENT: Mandate and Scope The Public Art Working Group (PAWL) is a permanent sub -committee of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. Working with staff, PAWG supports and advises on the City's public art policy and program, digital public art projections on the Berlin Tower, artist -in -residence program, Rotunda Gallery program to further the City's strategic directions (quality of life, downtown vitality, leadership, diversity, development, environment). PAWG's recommendations are brought to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for its support before proceeding to Community Services Committee and Council. Policy reference: 1-816 (Financial) Public Art Policy. 2. Committee Composition PAWG is a specialist working group. Its members include, but are not limited to, visual artists, curators, gallery administrators, art educators, architects, landscape architects, conservators, and urban planners/designers. 3. Appointments, Attendance, Quorum Members are recruited for their knowledge of and interest in the visual arts, particularly in the field of public art. Up to ten members may serve at any one time. The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee appoints one of its members to PAWL. A quorum of this committee is a simple majority. Members may serve for a term of two years, consistent with the term of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The term ends on November 30, but may be extended at the direction of Council. Members may re -apply for additional terms. The maximum number of consecutive terms in service allowed is three (six years). KITCHENER Page 1 of 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 51 of 350 POLICY NUMBER: 1-65 POLICY TYPE: BOARD & COMMITTEE SUBJECT: ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE 3. Appointments, Attendance, Quorum, Cont'd Members missing two consecutive meetings without explanation or valid reasons will be contacted for a confirmation of commitment. Without a valid reason for the absences and firm commitment, the member will be asked to resign. A replacement will then be recruited. A chairperson will be elected annually from the membership. The vice -chair position may be filled on a rotating basis by any volunteering member, or as requested by the chairperson. 4. Meetings and Reporting Meetings are held monthly or at the call of the chairperson. Meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may register with staff as a guest, or as a delegation. The current artist -in -residence is expected to participate in PAWG meetings. Specific projects require the formation of juries. Membership on juries may be extended to community representatives and experts outside PAWG's membership. At least one PAWG member will serve on such juries. Minutes are recorded by staff or a committee member and distributed to members. PAWG's recommendations are brought to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for its support before proceeding to Community Services Committee and Council. 5. Responsibilities of the Public Art Working Group The Public Art Working Group, working with the Arts and Culture Co-ordinator is responsible for: (a) Recommending the selection of artists for the Public Art Program, the Rotunda Gallery Program, and the Artist -in -Residence Program. (b) Advice and consultation regarding the public art policy (1-816 Financial). (c) Advice and consultation regarding public art program development, guidelines, plans and policies. (e) Advice and consultation regarding the development of public art partnerships with other organizations. (f) Advocacy for the importance of municipal public art. KITCHENER Page 2 of 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 52 of 350 City of Kitchener Arts/Culture Unit JURY PROCEDURES 1. Purpose of Juries Juries are primarily used to assess applications submitted by individual artists or artist teams to a specific competition deadline. The City of Kitchener requires juries for: 1) annual Rotunda Gallery exhibitions; 2) public art; and 3) annual Artist -in -Residence program. 2. Selection of Jurors Jurors are selected from a pool of local qualified visual artists and arts professionals such as curators and educators. Program consultants/staff consult with the community to develop a list of potential jurors. While the composition of juries varies from project to project, a general guideline is that the following representatives be included according to the character of the program/project: • A member of the Public Art Working Group (PAWL) • The Ward Councillor • Two visual arts professionals • One representative of each project partner • Project architect • Citizen -at -large 3. Selection Process Complete applications are received and jury is selected. Applications are distributed to jury members for their review (confidential documents). Jury meets to review supporting material and select and/or rank the applicants who in its opinion best meet the goals of the competition. Strict confidentiality is a crucial part of the jury process and is observed by jurors, staff, and Council members with regard to applicants' names, the information they provide, and the jury's decisions. In the case of public art competitions and the Artist -in -Residence program, Council receives the decisions of a jury, supported by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and Public Art Working Group, and approves the selection. Applicants are advised of the results. 4. Responsibilities of the Jury The jury is responsible for selecting those applications of highest artistic merit in the current competition for awards. This process includes the following requirements: • Jurors will have the ability to evaluate the work of others, articulate opinions and debate in a group decision-making environment. • Jurors will read and consider in advance all material received (photocopies of applications and written support materials) so they can arrive at the meeting Page 53 of 350 prepared to fully consider each individual application. This includes reviewing and understanding the program guidelines. Jury members are expected to be open, articulate, and committed to making consensual decisions while considering each application individually. If consensus cannot be reached in particular cases, a majority opinion is reached. A jury may or may not choose to appoint a chair from its members to direct the proceedings. Alternatively, staff may facilitate the proceedings. Jurors are governed by Council's Code of Ethics and are expected to declare any conflict of interest and take appropriate action. 5. Role of Staff During the peer assessment process staff serves as a resource for the jury or panel and is responsible for the following activities: 1. Circulating all information and support documents and materials to jurors before the meeting. If the jury requests additional material or information, staff will provide it, if it is available. 2. Providing the jurors with whatever guidance they need for the proper completion of the assessment process, and for ensuring that the purpose of the program is clearly understood by jury members. 3. Facilitating the assessment process. Staff assists in discussions and direction, but abstains from expressing personal opinions and voting. If there is some reason staff cannot maintain neutrality with respect to an application, he or she leaves the room during discussion. 4. Advising the jury of budgetary considerations following the ranking of applications so that award decisions are based on available funds. 5. Recording the decisions of the jury; distributing the results to applicants and advisory committees. The letters advising the applicants of the decision include the number of applications and the total dollar amount awarded. Names of jurors will be released by staff at the request of the applicant. 6. Declined Applications The jury can decline an application because it does not meet the artistic merit or other advertised program criteria. The applications are ranked by the jury. Applicants sometimes ask for feedback on their applications. However, the peer assessment process is not designed as a source of feedback and critique to individual artists. Instead, the jury process exists to make fair awards to professional artists. Notes are generally not taken during a jury meeting and are not required to substantiate a jury's recommendations. Juries are asked to prepare a statement to support their selection. The jury statement is provided to other advisory committees involved in the process for their review and consideration. If a jury elects to make comments on a case-by-case basis, these comments must be provided as representative of the entire jury. Specific comments typically may involve problems with the application, such as weak or unclear proposals, insufficient information, or the low quality of supporting materials. The jury may also recommend that unsuccessful applicants seek assistance from their peers, and staff may offer consultation on future applications. September 2009 Page 54 of 350