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Committee Minutes
December 12, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic
Councillor S. Davey
Councillor D. Schnider
Councillor J. Deneault
Councillor C. Michaud
Councillor A. Owodunni
Councillor P. Singh
Councillor B. loannidis
Councillor M. Johnston
Councillor D. Chapman
Councillor A. Clancy
Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services
G. Stevenson, Interim Director of Planning
E. Schneider, Senior Planner
C. Dumart, Senior Planner
G. Khandelwal, Planner
D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
M. Blake, Committee Administrator
M. Mills, Committee Administrator
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1. MEETING PART ONE - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2. Commencement
The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee held a meeting this date
commencing at 3:10 p.m.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
3.1 Councillor A. Clancy - Official Plan Amendment OPA22/003/K/CD, Zoning
By-law Amendment ZBA, 4220 King Street East and 25 Sportsworld
Crossing Road, DSD -2022-447
Councillor A. Clancy declared a conflict on this item. (declared a conflict with
regards to the Offliciall PlainAmendment OIPA22/003/IK/CII Z.orniiin I law
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4. Consent Items
4.1 None.
5. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act
This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act.
If a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City
of Kitchener before the proposed applications are considered, the person or
public body may not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land
Tribunal and may not be added as a party to a hearing of an appeal before the
Ontario Land Tribunal.
5.1 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/009/0/ES, 1257-1265 Ottawa Street
South, DSD -2022-461
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
461, dated November 15, 2022, recommending approval of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/009/O/ES; and, approval of applications for
minor variances for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application
ZBA22/009/0/ES, for the properties municipally addressed as 1257-1265 Ottawa
Street South.
E. Schneider, Senior Planner presented an overview, noting the application
possesses good planning principles and is consistent with Provincial, Regional
and City planning policies. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
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S. Patterson, LP Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the property
owner, responding to questions related to rainwater, parking, and traffic
concerns.
R. Kam addressed the Committee in opposition of the application, expressing
concerns with increased traffic and lack of privacy for adjacent properties.
C. Bazzarella presented to the Committee, in opposition of the application, noting
the negative impact of the proposed development on the surrounding residents,
and the removal of trees in the neighborhood.
J. Woods addressed the Committee expressing concerns due to a lack of
adequate parking and the development's potential displacement of existing
residents. In response to questions from the Committee, J. Woods noted the
resident's impacted by the proposed development have not been contacted by
the landlord or developer regarding alternative living arrangements.
B. Chivers was also in attendance in opposition of the application. B. Chivers
stated the proposed development would impact the privacy of residents living at
the rear of the building. In response to questions from the Committee, B. Chivers
noted a higher fence would not adequately address privacy concerns.
P. Singh left meeting at this time, Councillor D. Chapman, assumed the Chair. P.
Singh re-entered the meeting at this time and resumed Chair.
The Committee noted concerns with parking congestion and traffic. In response
to questions from the Committee, E. Schneider noted the parking ratio proposed
at 1.5 spaces per unit is consistent with Zoning By-law 85-1 and By-law 2019-
051. Staff stated that the applicant is seeking to provide the number of parking
spaces in alignment with the most current Zoning By-law, as the previous By-law
is outdated and is not consistent with the goal of the development to split resident
public transportation and private vehicle use. Staff also stated that in consultation
with regional staff, the proposed development is anticipated to have a low traffic
impact.
The Committee noted the privacy concerns resulting from the transition of the
area being a residential community with low rise detached homes to a multi-
dwelling area, and discussed increasing the height of the fence to 2.84 meters.
Councillor D. Chapman brought forward a motion to refer the following
recommendation to the September 19, 2022 Council meeting to allow staff an
opportunity to address the concerns raised during the meeting related to the
potential displacement of existing residents as a result of the proposed
development.
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On motion by Councillor D. Chapman
it was resolved:
"That the following motion be referred to the December 19, 2022
Council Meeting to allow an opportunity to discuss further options related
to the potential displacement of existing residents that would be displaced
as a result of the proposed development:
"That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/009/0/ES
requesting to amend Zoning By-law 85-1, for Thor Dotsenko and Yuliya
Dotsenko and 9474765 Canada Inc. be approved in the form shown in
the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to Report
DSD -2022-461 as Attachment `A'; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/009/0/ES
requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for Thor Dotsenko and
Yuliya Dotsenko and 9474765 Canada Inc. be approved in the form
shown in the Proposed `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1' attached to
Report DSD -2022-461 as Attachment `A'; 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 ZBA22/009/0/ES."
Carried
5.2 Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) - 30CDM-22217, 3241-3247 King
Street East and 108 Cameo Drive, DSD -2022-462
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
462, dated November 9, 2022, recommending draft approval to Condominium
Application 30CDM-22217 be granted, subject to the conditions shown in
Appendix "A", for the properties municipally addressed as 3241-3247 King Street
East and 108 Cameo Drive. The Committee was in receipt of a written
submission from D. Deamer.
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E. Schneider presented overview of the proposed property, noting Staff's
recommendation to request the draft approval of vacant land condominium. G.
Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
P. Chauvin, MHBC Planning addressed Council in support of the Staff
recommendation, and was available to respond to questions from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor D. Schnider
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and By-law 2002-164 of the City of
Kitchener, as amended, grant draft approval to Condominium Application
30CDM-22217 for 3241-3247 King Street East and 108 Cameo Drive in
the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions shown in Appendix "A"."
Carried
5.3 Official Plan Amendment OPA22/011/D/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment
ZBA, 206-210 Duke Street and 46, 50 Madison Avenue North, DSD -2022-448
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
448, dated October 24, 2022, recommending approval of Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA22/011/D/CD; approval of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/018/D/CD; and, approval of applications for
minor variances for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application
ZBA22/018/D/CD, for the properties municipally addressed as 206 and 210 Duke
Street East, and 46 and 50 Madison Avenue North.
C. Dumart presented an overview of the application, noting the proposed
development would increase the development of missing middle housing in a
Major Transit Station Area. G. Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
K. Wills, MHBC Planning addressed the Committee, and was available to
respond to questions from the Committee.
Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time, and returned to the meeting
as a virtual attendee.
K. Urech addressed the Committee, noting concerns with the illegal parking and
disruptive behaviour during construction.
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On motion by Councillor B. loannidis
it was resolved:
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/011/D/CD for The
Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region requesting a change in
land use designation from `Medium Density Multiple Residential' to
`Medium Density Multiple Residential' with Special Policy Area 8 to permit
a multiple residential dwelling development on the lands specified and
illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official
Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2022-448 as Appendix `A', and
accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/018/D/CD for The
Knossos Housing Corporation of Waterloo Region be approved in the
form shown in the `Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1', attached to Report
DSD -2022-448 as Appendix `A'; 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 ZBA22/018/D/CD."
Carried
5.4 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2022 Annual Monitoring Report,
DSD -2022-410 (Con't)
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
410, dated November 24, 2022, recommending that the Kitchener Growth
Management Strategy 2022 Annual Monitoring Report be submitted to the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo in fulfillment of Clause 22.1 of the
Administrative Agreement between the City of Kitchener and the Region
Municipality of Waterloo regarding delegated approval authority.
G. Khandelwal, Planner, presented an overview to the Committee. T. Donegani,
Senior Planner and G. Stevenson were also in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
6. Recess and Reconvene
The meeting recessed at 5:49pm for Special Council. The meeting reconvened at
7:42 p.m. Chaired by Councillor P. Singh with all members present. Councillors
M. Johnston, C. Michaud and A. Owodunni participated electronically through
Zoom.
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5.4 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy 2022 Annual Monitoring Report,
DSD -2022-410 (Con't)
Mayor B. Vrbanovic exited the meeting at this time.
On motion by Councillor B. loannidis
it was resolved:
"That Report DSD -2022-410 Kitchener Growth Management Strategy
2022 Annual Monitoring Report be submitted to the Regional Municipality
of Waterloo in fulfillment of Clause 22.1 of the Administrative Agreement
between the City of Kitchener and the Region Municipality of Waterloo
regarding delegated approval authority."
Carried
7. Information Items
7.1 Quarterly Development Applications Update 2022 Q4, DSD -2022-483
8. MEETING PART TWO - Approximately 6:30 p.m.
9. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act
This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act.
If a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City
of Kitchener before the proposed applications are considered, the person or
public body may not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land
Tribunal and may not be added as a party to a hearing of an appeal before the
Ontario Land Tribunal.
9.1 Official Plan Amendment OPA22/007/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment
ZBA, 1251 King Street East and 16 Sheldon Avenue South, DSD -2022-449
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
449, dated October 21, 2022, recommending approval of Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA22/007/K/CD; approval of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/012/K/CD; and, approval of applications for
minor variances for land subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application
ZBA22/012/K/CD, for the properties municipally addressed asl251-1253 King
Street East and 16 Sheldon Avenue South.
C. Dumart, Senior Planner, presented an overview of the application, noting the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are consistent with
policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to the Growth Plan for the
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Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Regional Official Plan and City of Kitchener
Official Plan.
P. Chauvin, MHBC Planning, and Stephen Litt, Vive Development addressed the
Committee in support of the Staff recommendation and were in attendance to
respond to questions from the Committee.
In response to questions from the Committee, Staff confirmed there is an existing
provision for mixed used zonings in the Zoning By-law, permitting the developer
to construct dwelling units on Charles Street and commercial units on King
Street.
On motion by Councillor A. Clancy
it was resolved:
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/007/K/CD for King
Sheldon Kitchener Holdings Inc requesting a land use designation change
from "Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 1' to `Mixed Use
Corridor with Specific Policy Area 9' to permit a mixed use development
on the lands specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the
form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -
2022 -449 as Appendix `A', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of
Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/012/K/CD for King
Sheldon Kitchener Holdings Inc be approved in the form shown in the
`Proposed By-law', and `Map No. 1', attached to Report DSD -2022-449 as
Appendix `A'; 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 ZBA22/012/K/CD."
Carried
9.2 Official Plan Amendment OPA22/003/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment
ZBA, 4220 King Street East and 25 Sportsworld Crossing Road, DSD -2022-
447
Councillor A. Clancy declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor A. Clancy
declared a conflict on this item. (declared a conflict with regards to the Official
Plan Amendment OPA22/003/K/CD, Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA, 4220 King
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Street East and 25 Sportsworld Crossing Road, DSD -2022-447, due to close
proximity of the property to personal residential address.))
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2022-
447, dated October 31, 2022, recommending approval of Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA22/003/K/CD; approval of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application ZBA22/005/K/CD; and, approval of applications for
minor variances for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application
ZBA22/005/K/CD, for the properties municipally addressed as 4220 King Street
East and 25 Sportsworld Crossing Road.
C. Dumart, Senior Planner addressed the Committee regarding the proposed
mixed unit development. G Stevenson was also in attendance to respond to
questions from the Committee.
H. Hugh, GSP Group, and A. Carapella, Tricar, presented to the Committee in
support of the staff recommendation. C. Leigh and James Rice were also in
attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
H. Hugh informed the Committee that a calculation error was made in the site
plan application as the parking structure, which is above grade behind
commercial uses, was not initially included in the floor space ratio calculations. H.
Hugh noted the applicant is requesting revisions to the proposed Zoning By-law
and Official Plan amendments to permit a floor space ratio of 5.2 rather than 4.0,
with no other proposed changes.
In response to questions from the Committee, H. Hugh clarified the number of
units and parking, as well as the building height and number of stories are not
proposed to change.
Councillor J. Denault brought forward a motion to approve Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA22/003/K/CD and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application ZBA22/005/K/CD for Tricar Property Limited and 4220 King Street
(Kitchener) Limited, including an amendment to approve a Floor Space Ration of
5.2 rather than 4.0 and to include an additional Clause that pursuant to Section
34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, further notice is
not required to be given in respect to Zoning By-law Amendment
ZBA22/005/K/CD."
On motion by Councillor J. Deneault
it was resolved:
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA22/003/K/CD for Tricar
Property Limited and 4220 King Street (Kitchener) Limited requesting a
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change in land use designations from 'Commercial' and `Commercial
Campus' to 'Mixed Use' with Site Specific Policy Area No. 57 to permit a
high intensity mixed used development on the lands specified and
illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official
Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2022-447 as Appendix `A', and
accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and,
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/005/K/CD for Tricar
Property Limited and 4220 King Street (Kitchener) Limited be approved in
the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' as amended to reference a Floor
Space Ratio of 5.2, and `Map No. 1', attached to Report DSD-2022-447 as
Appendix `A'; and,
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 ZBA22/005/K/CD; and further,
That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.
13, as amended, further notice is not required to be given in respect to
Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA22/005/K/CD."
10. Information Items
10.1 None.
11. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Mariah Blake
Committee Administrator
Carried
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