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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Tina Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
519-741-2200 ext. 7765
PREPARED BY: Craig Dumart, Senior Planner 519-741-2200 ext. 7073
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 6
DATE OF REPORT: June 4, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-284
SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2024-046 59 Cartier Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That Minor Variance Application A2024-046 for 59 Cartier Drive requesting relief
from Section 7.3, Table 7-3, of Zoning By-law 2019-051 to permit an interior side
yard setback of 0.6 metres instead of the minimum required 1.2 metres to facilitate
the construction of a one (1) storey addition at the rear of an existing semi-detached
duplex dwelling, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by AFJ Building
Design Inc., dated March 14, 2024, BE APPROVED.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to review a minor variance application to facilitate the
construction of an addition at the rear of a semi-detached duplex dwelling.
The key finding of this report is that the requested variance meets the 4 tests of the
Planning Act.
There are no financial implications.
Community engagement included notice signs being placed on the property advising
that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received, notice of the application
was mailed to all property owners within 30 metres of the subject property and this
rep
Adjustment meeting.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located is located on the west side of Cartier Drive near the
intersection of Laurentian Drive and Cartier Drive.
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Figure 1: Location Map
Urban Structure and is
Plan.
--law 2019-
051.
The purpose of the application is to permit the construction of a one (1) storey addition at
the rear of an existing semi-detached duplex which will replace an existing sunroom.
Figure 2: View of Existing Semi-Detached Dwelling (May 30, 2024).
Figure 3: View of Existing Sunroom (May 30, 2024).
Figure 4: Concept Plan.
REPORT:
Planning Comments:
In considering the four tests for the minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990 Chap. P 13, as amended, Planning staff offers the following
comments:
General Intent of the Official Plan
the mixing and integrating of different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a low rise
built form. Housing policies in the Official Plan encourage the retention and rehabilitation
of older housing to maintain existing housing stock. Planning Staff are of the opinion that
the requested variance meets the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of the regulation that requires a 1.2 metre side yard setback for a semi-
detached dwelling (that is not a common wall) is to ensure that there is adequate access
and separation from adjacent lands. Staff note that an existing sunroom in a similar
location exists today and adequate access to the rear of property is provide on the
opposite (northerly) interior side yard. In the opinion of Staff, the requested variance meets
the general intent of the Zoning By-law.
Is/Are the Effects of the Variance(s) Minor?
The proposal intends to replace an existing sunroom in the same location with an addition
to the semi-detached dwelling with new year-round habitable space. Staff do not expect
adverse impacts or effects as the location of built form is not changing as part of the
requested variance. Staff are of the opinion that the effects of the requested variance will
be minor.
Is/Are the Variance(s) Desirable For The Appropriate Development or Use of the Land,
Building and/or Structure?
The use of the land as a semi-detached dwelling is not proposed to change. The location
and scale of built form is also not proposed to change. The variance is desirable and
appropriate as it will facilitate the construction of a rear yard addition in a similar location to
the existing sunroom.
Environmental Planning Comments:
No Environmental Planning concerns.
Heritage Planning Comments:
No heritage concerns.
Building Division Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. An application for Building
Permit has been made for the addition to the semi-detached dwelling.
Engineering Division Comments:
No Engineering comments.
Parks/Operations Division Comments:
No Parks/Operations comments.
Transportation Planning Comments:
Transportation Services does not have any concerns with the proposed application.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has been posted to the
of the Committee of Adjustment meeting. A notice sign was placed on the property
advising that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received. The sign advises
interested parties to find additional inform
Planning Division. A notice of the application was mailed to all property owners within 30
metres of the subject property.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
Planning Act
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2020)
A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020
Regional Official Plan
Official Plan (2014)
Zoning By-law 2019-051
May 29, 2024
Connie Owen
City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/
200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN
P.O. Box 1118 (7, 8) 64/ 45 TO 75 CHARLES STREET EAST
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Subject: Committee of Adjustment Meeting June 18, 2024, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have the following comments:
1) A 2024 - 044 160 Webster Road No concerns.
2) A 2024 - 045 3 Ivy Lane Court No concerns.
3) A 2024 - 046 59 Cartier Drive No concerns.
4) A 2024 - 047 948 Chapel Hil Court No concerns.
5) A 2024 - 048 101 Breckenridge Drive There are no concerns/conditions for
this application. However, the applicants are advised that the subject lands are
located within the outer 6km of the airport zoning-regulated area and specifically
under the takeoff approach surface. Accordingly, the lands are subject to all
provisions of airport zoning.
6) A 2024 - 049 174 Wellington Street North There are no conditions for the
above application. However, the applicants are advised that there would be
impacts from road noise & railway noise/vibration to the existing and the proposed
dwellings/building. The applicants are responsible for ensuring no environmental
noise impacts from/to the proposed development.
7) A 2024 - 050 51 Charles Street East No concerns.
8) A 2024 - 051 75 Charles Street East No concerns.
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Please be advised that any development on the subject lands is subject to the
provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any successor
thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these
developments prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numbers listed. If a site
is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply.
Please forward any decisions on the above-mentioned Application numbers to the
undersigned.
Yours Truly,
Joginder Bhatia
Transportation Planner
C (226) 753-0368
CC:
Mariah Blake, City of Kitchener
CofA@Kitchener.ca
Katrina Fluit, Region of Waterloo FYI only.
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June3, 2024via email
Mariah Blake
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
DearMariahBlake,
Re:Committee of Adjustment Meeting June 18, 2024
Applications for Minor Variance
A 2024-044160 Webster Road
A 2024-0453 Ivy Lane Court
A 2024-04659 Cartier Drive
A 2024-047948 Chapel Hill Court
A 2024-048101 Breckenridge Drive
A 2024-049174 Wellington Street North
A 2024-050to 05147-75Charles Street East& 40-50 Eby Street South
Applicationsfor Consent
B 2024-010578 Guelph Street
B 2024-011 to 01247-75Charles Street East & 40-50 Eby Street South
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff has reviewed the above-noted
applications.
GRCA has no objection to the approval of the above applications.The subject properties do
not contain any natural hazards such as watercourses, floodplains, shorelines, wetlands, or
valley slopes.The properties arenot subject to Ontario Regulation 41/24and,therefore,a
permission from GRCA is not required.
Should you haveany questions, please contact meataherreman@grandriver.caor 519-
621-2763 ext. 2228.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman,CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority