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Committee of Adjustment
Committee Minutes
June 18, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present: S. Hannah, Member
B. Santos, Member
B. McColl, Member
M. Gambetti, Member
Staff: T. Malone-Wright, Supervisor, Development Applications
D. Seller, Transportation Services
M. Blake, Committee Coordinator
C. Owen, Administrative Clerk
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1. COMMENCEMENT
The Committee of Adjustment met this date commencing at 10:00 a.m.
2. MINUTES
That the regular minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held May 21,
2024, as circulated to the members, be accepted.
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None.
4. APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE AND / OR CONSENT PURSUANT
TO THE PLANNING ACT
5. NEW BUSINESS
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5.1 A 2024-044 - 160 Webster Road, DSD-2024-276
Submission No.: A 2024-044
Applicant: Tri-Arc Realty Inc.
Property Location: 160 Webster Road
Legal Description: Plan 1525, Lot 10
Appearances:
In Support:
J. Filiatrault
M. DeBrowe
R. Mason
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to expand a
legal non-conforming 'Heavy Industrial - Sale, Rental and Service of Industrial
Equipment' use currently 1,258.98 sq.m. in a 'Heavy Industrial Zone (EMP-3)', to
expand by 128.76 sq.m. to facilitate the enclosure an existing open loading area,
in accordance with Conditionally Approved Site Plan Application SP24/012/W/AA.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
276, dated May 28, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
R. Mason, Witzel Dyce Engineering Inc., was in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by B. Santos
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That the application of TRI-ARC REALTY INC requesting permission to expand a
legal non-conforming 'Heavy Industrial - Sale, Rental and Service of Industrial
Equipment' use currently 1,258.98 sq.m. in a 'Heavy Industrial Zone (EMP-3)', to
expand by 128.76 sq.m. to facilitate the enclosure an existing open loading area,
in accordance with Conditionally Approved Site Plan Application SP24/012/W/AA,
on Plan 1525, Lot 10 , 160 Webster Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The approval of this application is in the public interest as it would allow
for the continuation of the existing use.
2. The approval of this application will not adversely impact the adjacent
properties or the neighborhood as a whole.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.2 A 2024-045 - 3 Ivy Lane Court, DSD-2024-271
Submission No.: A 2024-045
Applicant: Aziz Sedaghati
Property Location: 3 Ivy Lane Court
Legal Description: Plan 58M-313, Lot 71
Appearances:
In Support:
A. Sedaghati
M. Shafii
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
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The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to permit a rear
yard setback of 3.0m rather than the minimum required 7.5m to facilitate the
construction of a 1-storey addition at the rear of the existing single detached
dwelling to provide additional living space.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
271, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
M. Shafii, MBHF Engineering Solutions Inc., was in attendance in support of the
staff recommendation.
Moved by B. Santos
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of AZIZ SEDAGHATI requesting a minor variance to permit a
rear yard setback of 3.0m rather than the minimum required 7.5m to facilitate the
construction of a 1-storey addition at the rear of the existing single detached
dwelling to provide additional living space, generally in accordance with drawing
and plans prepared by BHF Engineering Solutions Inc., dated April 25, 2024, on
Plan 58M-313, Lot 71, 3 Ivy Lane Court, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting min
www.kitchener.ca.
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Carried
5.3 A 2024-046 - 59 Cartier Drive, DSD-2024-284
Submission No.: A 2024-046
Applicant: Sharon Harris
Property Location: 59 Cartier Drive
Legal Description: Plan 1242, Part Lot 15
Appearances:
In Support:
S. Harris
A. Josic
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to permit an
interior side yard setback of 0.6m rather than the minimum required 1.2m to
facilitate the construction of a 1-storey addition at the rear of an existing semi-
detached duplex dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
284, dated June 4, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
S. Harris and A. Josic, AFJ Building Design, were in attendance in support of the
staff recommendation.
Moved by B. Santos
Seconded by M. Gambetti
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That the application of SHARON M HARRIS requesting a minor variance to
permit an interior side yard setback of 0.6m rather than the minimum required
1.2m to facilitate the construction of a 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, on Plan 1242, Part Lot 15,
59 Cartier Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are ava
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.4 A 2024-047 - 948 Chapel Hill Court, DSD-2024-269
Submission No.: A 2024-047
Applicant: Scott Farrell
Property Location: 948 Chapel Hill Court
Legal Description: Plan 58M-630, Part Lot 13
Appearances:
In Support:
O. Al-Rayes
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
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The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to permit a rear
yard setback of 2.4m rather than the minimum required 4.0m to permit the
construction of an unenclosed rear deck, greater than 0.6m in height, onto a
detached dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
269, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
O. Al-Rayes, Hickory Dickory Decks, was in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of SCOTT FARRELL and KAREN NGUYEN requesting a
minor variance to permit a rear yard setback of 2.4m rather than the minimum
required 4.0m to permit the construction of an unenclosed rear deck, greater than
0.6m in height, onto a detached dwelling, generally in accordance with drawings
prepared by Hickory Dickory Decks, dated May 1, 2024, on Plan 58M-630, Part
Lot 13, 948 Chapel Hill Court, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
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Carried
5.5 A 2024-048 - 101 Breckenridge Drive, DSD-2024-272
Submission No.: A 2024-048
Applicant: Mehari Teages Tesfazghi
Property Location: 101 Breckenridge Drive
Legal Description: Plan 1307, Part Lot 30, Part Block B, Registered Plan 58R-
6824, Part 22
Appearances:
In Support:
G. Sedra
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to permit an
interior side yard setback of 1.2m rather than the minimum required 2.5m to
facilitate the construction of a rear yard addition on an existing townhouse
dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
272, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
G. Sedra, GS Engineering, was in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
In response to questions from the Committee regarding the number of stories
permitted for the subject application, as recommended in the Development
Services Department report, DSD-2024-272, T. Malone-Wright confirmed one-
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story is permitted and staff's recommendation is in accordance with the drawings
provided.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of MEHARI TESFAZGHI requesting a minor variance to
permit an interior side yard setback of 1.2m rather than the minimum required
2.5m to facilitate the construction of a rear yard addition on an existing
townhouse dwelling, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by GS
Engineering, dated December 2023, on Plan 1307, Part Lot 30, Part Block B,
Registered Plan 58R-6824, Part 22, 101 Breckenridge Drive, Kitchener, Ontario,
BE APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.6 A 2024-049 - 174 Wellington Street North, DSD-2024-274
Submission No.: A 2024-049
Applicant: Jeffrey Patrick Blackham
Property Location: 174 Wellington Street North
Legal Description: Plan 376, Part Lot 269
Appearances:
In Support:
J. Blackham
D. Essex
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Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
J. Brown
The Committee was advised the applicant requested minor variances to By-law
2019-051 to facilitate the conversion of a semi-detached dwelling (2 dwelling
units) into a semi-detached duplex (4-unit multiple dwelling) on a lot having a lot
area of 448 sq.m. rather than the minimum required 495 sq.m; a front yard
setback of 0.98m rather than the minimum required 4.5m; a westerly side yard
setback of 2.5m rather than the minimum required 3.0m; an easterly side yard
setback of 2.4m rather than the minimum required 3.0m; a landscaped area of
15% rather than the minimum required 20%; to not provide private patios for the
ground floor units whereas the zoning by-law requires a private patio be
provided; as well as, minor variances to By-law 2024-074 to permit a rear yard
landscaped area of 24% rather than the minimum required 30%; and, to permit a
front yard setback of 0.98m rather than the minimum required 4.5m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
274, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 3, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
J. Blackham was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation with the
exception of the Metrolinx conditions.
D. Essex was also in attendance in support of the application.
In response to questions from the Committee, T. Malone-Wright confirmed there
is no construction proposed for the front yard.
The Committee noted the conditions proposed by Metrolinx are unnecessary and
an onerous process for the applicant. As such, the Committee discussed and
agreed to approve the staff recommendation, with the exception of Conditions 1
& 2, as outlined in the Development Services Department report, DSD-2024-274.
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Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of JEFFREY PATRICK BLACKHAM requesting minor
variances to By-law 2019-051 to facilitate the conversion of a semi-detached
dwelling (2 dwelling units) into a semi-detached duplex (4-unit multiple dwelling)
on a lot having a lot area of 448 sq.m. rather than the minimum required 495
sq.m; a front yard setback of 0.98m rather than the minimum required 4.5m; a
westerly side yard setback of 2.5m rather than the minimum required 3.0m; an
easterly side yard setback of 2.4m rather than the minimum required 3.0m; a
landscaped area of 15% rather than the minimum required 20%; to not provide
private patios for the ground floor units whereas the zoning by-law requires a
private patio be provided; as well as, minor variances to By-law 2024-074 to
permit a rear yard landscaped area of 24% rather than the minimum required
30%; and, to permit a front yard setback of 0.98m rather than the minimum
required 4.5m, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by Jeffrey
Blackham, submitted with Minor Variance Application A2024-049, on Plan 376,
Part Lot 269, 174 Wellington Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part -making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried, as amended
5.7 B 2024-010 - 578 Guelph Street, DSD-2024-270
Submission No.: B 2024-010
Applicant: Estate of Lyle Mayer and Connie Mayer
Property Location: 578 Guelph Street
Legal Description: Plan 750, Lot 14
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Appearances:
In Support:
S. Wong
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
parcel of land having a lot width of 9.1m, a lot depth of 36.5m and an area of
334.5 sq.m., the retained land will have a width of 9.1m, a lot depth of 36.5m,
and an area of 334.5 sq.m. The single detached dwelling is proposed to be
demolished and 2 duplex dwellings are proposed to be constructed.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
270, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
S. Wong was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation.
Moved by B. McColl
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of ESTATE OF LYLE MAYER and CONNIE MAYER
requesting permission to sever a parcel of land having a lot width of 9.1m, a lot
9.1m, a lot depth of 36.5m, and an area of 334.5 sq.m. The single detached
dwelling is proposed to be demolished and 2 duplex dwellings are proposed to
be constructed, on Plan 750, Lot 14, 578 Guelph Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
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icitor shall provide draft transfer
documents and associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the
satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required.
2. That the property owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of
Kitchener to verify there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property.
3. That the property owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited
reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and
either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full
sized paper copies of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted
according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the
4. That the property owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets
to the municipal servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services.
5. That the property owner shall submit a Development Asset Drawing
(digital AutoCAD) for the site (servicing, SWM etc.) with corresponding
of Engineering Services, prior to deed endorsement.
6. That the property owner shall make financial arrangements for the
installation of any new service connections to the severed and/or retained
lands to the satisfaction of the City's Director of Engineering Services.
7. That the property owner shall ensure any new driveways are to be built
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Engineering Services.
8. That the property owner shall provide confirmation that the basement
elevation can be drained by gravity to the street sewers to the satisfaction
of the Cit
the owner will need to pump the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the
property line and have a gravity sewer from the property line to the street
or of Engineering Services.
9. That the property owner shall implement a suitable design solution for a
Services.
10. That the property owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-
lieu contribution for park dedication of $11,862.00.
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11. That the property owner shall fulfil one of the following requirements to
ensure that any City-owned tree(s) will not be impacted by the proposed
development:
a. That the property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City
of Kitchener, to be prepared by the City Solicitor and registered on title
to the severed and retained lands, which shall include the following:
i. That the property owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation and
Management Policy, demonstrating protection and preservation of
the City-owned tree that is located adjacent to the severed and/or
retained lands, to the satisfaction of and approval by th
Director Parks and Cemeteries. Said plan shall include, among
other matters, the identification of a proposed building
envelope/work zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be
preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except
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ii. That the property owner shall implement the Tree Protection and
Enhancement Plan, prior to any tree removal, grading, servicing or
the issuance of any demolition and/or building permits, to the
iii. That the property owner shall maintain the severed and retained
lands, in accordance with the approved Tree Preservation and
Enhancement Plan, for the life of the development.
OR
b. That the property owner shall make arrangements regarding
financial compensation for the tree to be removed, to the satisfaction of
12. That the property owner shall obtain Demolition Control Approval, in
accordance -law, to the satisfaction of the
13. That the property owner shall obtain a Demolition Permit, for the existing
single detached dwelling proposed to be demolished, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official, and removes the existing dwelling prior to deed
endorsement.
Development and Housing Approvals, shall enter into an agreement with the City
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of Kitchener, to be prepared by the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the City
shall include the following:
a. That the property owner shall submit a plan, prior to any grading,
servicing or the application or issuance of a demolition or building permit,
prepared by a qualified consultant, to the satisfaction and approval of the
i. the proposed location of all buildings (including accessory buildings
and structures), decks and driveways;
ii. the location of any existing buildings or structures to be removed or
relocated;
iii. the proposed grades and drainage;
iv. the location of all trees to be preserved, removed or potentially
impacted on or adjacent to the subject lands, including notations of
their size, species and condition;
v. justification for any trees to be removed; and
vi. outline tree protection measures for trees to be preserved; and
vii. building elevation drawings.
viii. If necessary, the plan shall include required mitigation and or
compensation measures.
ix. That the property owner shall ensure the approved elevation drawings
shall be implemented as approved or be substantively similar to the
approved elevations as part of issuance of any building permit(s).
b. That the property owner shall ensure any alteration or improvement to
the lands including grading, servicing, tree removal and the application or
issuance of any building permits shall be in compliance with the approved
plan. Any changes or revisions to the plan require the approval of the
15. That the property owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements to the
Region of Waterloo for the consent application review fee of $350.00.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly
development of the municipality.
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2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the
severed lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part of -making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.8 B 2024-011 to 012 & A 2024-050 to 051, 51 Charles Street East, 75 Charles
Street East and 47-75 Charles Street East & 40-50 Eby Street South, DSD-
2024-283
Submission No.: B 2024-011 to 012 & A 2024-050 to 051
Applicant: House of Friendship c/o Jackie Keller
Property Location: 51Charles Street East, 75 Charles Street East and 47-75
Charles Street East & 40-50 Eby Street South
Legal Description: Plan 367, Part Lots 2 to 5, Plan 393, Part Lot 18
Appearances:
In Support:
R. Wolff
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever two
parcels of land and retain one parcel to facilitate the development of 2 new
mixed-
the application, will have a width on Charles Street East of 73.5m, a depth of
38.1m and an area of 2790 sq.m.; and, permission to grant an easement over the
sed as
51 and 75 Charles Street East) for the purpose of access. Permission is also
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spaces per dwelling unit whereas 0.2 parking spaces are required, to facilitate a
7-storey, 103-unit supportive affordable housing development as outlined in Site
submitted with the application will have a width on Charles Street East of 31.8m,
a depth of 43.58m, and an area of 1680 sq.m.; and, permission to grant an
municipally addressed as 51 and 75 Charles Street East) for the purpose of
spaces are required; and, to permit 1 space per 140 sq.m. of office space,
whereas as the By-law requires 1 space per 90 sq.m. of office space, to facilitate
a 10-storey, 69-unit affordable housing and retail/office development as outlined
in Site Plan Application SP24/023/K/TS. The retained land (municipally
addressed as 50 Eby Street South) will have a width on Eby Street of 20.18m, a
depth of 64.93m, and an area of 2120 sq.m. and existing building will remain.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
283, dated June 5, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated May 29, 2024, and June 10, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated June 3, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
R. Wolff, MHBC Planning, was in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
In response to questions from the Committee, T. Malone-Wright noted that the
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however the zoning is currently waiting the approval of the corresponding Official
Plan Amendment and is not yet in effect at this time.
In response to questions from the Committee regarding the initial severance and
minor variance applications approved by the Committee in 2021, R. Wolff noted
the previous severance applications have lapsed, and the applicant is reapplying
for the same lot configurations previously approved. The applicant also noted the
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minor variances previously approved in 2021 remain in effect, however reduced
parking rate requests have been included in the current application.
In response to further questions, T. Malone-Wright verified the existing structures
on 47-63 Charles Street East (severed lands 1) are proposed to be demolished
in order to redevelop, while severed lands 2, consisting of 75 Charles Street East
is proposed to be redeveloped, and 40-42 Eby Street will be demolished in order
to provide parking access for each of the severed lands. T. Malone-Wright also
confirmed that the retained parcel (50 Eby Street South) will remain a multiple
dwelling building.
It was requested that the applications B 2024-011, B 2024-012, A 2024-050, and
A 2024-051 be voted on separately by the Committee this date.
A 2024-050 - 51 Charles Street East
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. McColl
That the application of HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP (JACKIE KELLER) requesting a
minor variance to permit 0 parking spaces per dwelling unit instead of the
minimum required 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, in accordance with Site
Plan Application SP24/013/C/TS, on Plan 367, Part Lots 2 to 5, Plan 393, Part
Lot 18, 51 Charles Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
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A 2024-051 - 75 Charles Street
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP (JACKIE KELLER) requesting
relief from Section 6.1.2 a) of Zoning By-law 85-1, to permit 0 parking spaces per
dwelling unit instead of the minimum required 0.2 parking spaces per dwelling
unit; and, a minor variance to Zoning By-law 2019-051 to permit a parking rate of
1 parking space per 140 square metres of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for office use
instead of the minimum required 1 parking space per 90 square metres of Gross
Floor Area (GFA) for office use, in accordance with Site Plan Application
SP24/023/C/TS, on Plan 367, Part Lots 2 to 5, Plan 393, Part Lot 18, 75 Charles
Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the
property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-Law
and Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
B 2024-011 - 51 Charles Street East
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP (JACKIE KELLER) requesting
permission to sever a parcel of land having a lot width of 73.5 metres, a lot depth
of 38.1, metres and a lot area of 2,790 square metres, and to create an irregular
shaped easement over the severed lands, in favour of 75 Charles Street East, for
access and servicing, generally in accordance with the Severance Sketch,
prepared by JD Barnes Limited, dated June 6, 2024, on Plan 367, Part Lots 2 to
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5, Plan 393, Part Lot 18, 51 Charles Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property owner shall ensure the Minor Variance Application A2024-
050 receive final approval.
associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-
Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required.
3. That the property owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener
to verify there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property.
4. That the property owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference
plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad)
or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full sized paper copies of the plan(s).
The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital
5. That the owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal
servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
6. That the property owner shall submit a Development Asset Drawing (digital
AutoCAD) for the site (servicing, SWM etc.) with corresponding layer names and
asset information to the satisfa
Services, prior to deed endorsement.
7. That the property owner shall make financial arrangements for the installation
of any new service connections to the severed and/or retained lands to the
satisfaction of the City's Director of Engineering Services.
8. That the property owner shall ensure any new driveways are to be built to the
f Engineering Services.
9. That the property owner shall provide confirmation that the basement elevation
owner will need
to pump the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the property line and have a
Director of Engineering Services.
10. That the owner shall implement a suitable design solution for a sump pump
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11. That the property owner shall ensure the Transfer Easement document(s)
required to create the Easement(s) being approved herein shall include the
following, and shall be approved by the City Solicitor in consultation with the
a. a clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easement(s) and
of the rights and privileges being granted therein (including detailed terms
and/or conditions of any required maintenance, liability and/or cost sharing
provisions related thereto); and
b. clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easement(s) being
granted shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall
not be amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express
written consent of the City.
register the approved Transfer Easement(s) and to immediately thereafter
provide copies thereof to the City Solicitor shall be provided to the City Solicitor.
13. That the property owner shall ensure a qualified designer shall be retained to
complete a Building Code Assessment as it relates to the new proposed property
line and any of the building adjacent to this new property line shall addresses
satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. Closing in of openings may be required,
pending spatial separation calculation results.
14. That the property owner shall ensure a Building Permit will be obtained and
closed for any remedial work/upgrades that may be required by the Building
Code Assessment.
15. That the property owner shall make satisfactory finanical arrangements to the
Region of Waterloo for the consent application review fee of $350.00.
16. That the property owner/applicant shall ensure that prior to approval, a
Record of Site Condition (RSC) and Ministry Acknowledgement letter is
submitted to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for both severed and retained
Development.
17. That the property owner shall ensure that prior to approval, the
owner/applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo, to be registered on title for the severed lands, to the
satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as follows:
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a. That the property owner agrees to construct all residential units with
forced air-ducted heating system suitably sized and designed and
installed with air conditioning system prior to occupancy.
b. The following noise warning clauses be included in agreements of
Offers of Purchase and Sale, lease/rental agreements and condominium
declarations for the building units/noise sensitive land uses e.g., daycare,
medical building etc.:
i. Noise Warning Type D:
central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior
doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels
are within the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of
ii. Noise Warning Type B:
the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within
the building units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic, rail
transit, or stationary sources in proximity may on occasions interfere
with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels
exceed the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly
development of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the
severed lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are availab
www.kitchener.ca.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the
above-noted conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
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Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the
expiration of two years from the date of the certificate given under subsection
(42) if the transaction in respect of which the consent was given is not carried out
within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in giving the consent
may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
B 2024-012 - 75 Charles Street East
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP (JACKIE KELLER) requesting
permission to sever a parcel of land having a lot width of 31.8 metres, a lot depth
of 43.5, metres and a lot area of 1,680 square metres, and to create an irregular
shaped easement over the severed lands, in favour of 51 Charles Street East, for
access and servicing, generally in accordance with the Severance Sketch,
prepared by JD Barnes Limited, dated June 6, 2024, on Plan 367, Part Lots 2 to
5, Plan 393, Part Lot 18, 75 Charles Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That Minor Variance Application A2024-051 receive final approval.
associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-
Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required.
3. That the property owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener
to verify there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies).
4. That the property owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference
plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad)
or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full sized paper copies of the plan(s).
The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital
Submissi
5. That the owner shall provide a servicing plan showing outlets to the municipal
servicing system to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services.
6. That the owner shall submit a Development Asset Drawing (digital AutoCAD)
for the site (servicing, SWM etc.) with corresponding layer names and asset
to deed endorsement.
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7. That the owner shall make financial arrangements for the installation of any
new service connections to the severed and/or retained lands to the satisfaction
of the City's Director of Engineering Services.
8. That any new driveways are to be built to City of Kitchener standards at the
9. That the owner shall provide confirmation that the basement elevation can be
drained by gravity to the
Engineering Services. If this is not the case, then the owner will need to pump
the sewage via a pump and forcemain to the property line and have a gravity
sewer from the property line to the stre
of Engineering Services.
10. The owner shall implement a suitable design solution for a sump pump outlet
11. That the Transfer Easement document(s) required to create the Easement(s)
being approved herein shall include the following, and shall be approved by the
a. clear and specific description of the purpose of the Easement(s) and of
the rights and privileges being granted therein (including detailed terms
and/or conditions of any required maintenance, liability and/or cost sharing
provisions related thereto); and
b. a clause/statement/wording confirming that the Easement(s) being
granted shall be maintained and registered on title in perpetuity and shall
not be amended, released or otherwise dealt with without the express
written consent of the City.
to register the approved Transfer
Easement(s) and to immediately thereafter provide copies thereof to the City
Solicitor shall be provided to the City Solicitor.
13. That a qualified designer shall be retained to complete a Building Code
Assessment as it relates to the new proposed property line and any of the
building adjacent to this new property line shall addresses such items as: Spatial
Official. Closing in of openings may be required, pending spatial separation
calculation results.
14. That a Building Permit shall be obtained and closed for any remedial
work/upgrades that may be required by the Building Code Assessment.
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15. That prior to approval the owner/applicant shall submit the consent review fee
of $350 per application for current and prior consent applications for a total of
$700 to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
16. That prior to approval, the owner/applicant shall submit a Record of Site
Condition (RSC) and Ministry Acknowledgement letter to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo for both severed and retained parcels, unless otherwise
17. That prior to approval, the owner/applicant shall enter into a development
agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to be registered on title for
the severed lands, to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, as
follows:
a. That the owner agrees to construct all residential units with forced air-
ducted heating system suitably sized and designed and installed with air
conditioning system prior to occupancy.
b. The following noise warning clauses be included in agreements of
Offers of Purchase and Sale, lease/rental agreements and condominium
declarations for the building units/noise sensitive land uses e.g., daycare,
medical building etc.:
i. Noise Warning Type D:
central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior
doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels
are within the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of
ii. Noise Warning Type B:
the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within
the building units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic, rail
transit, or stationary sources in proximity may on occasions interfere
with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels
exceed the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly
development of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the
severed lands and the retained lands.
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3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting
www.kitchener.ca.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (41) of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil the
above-noted conditions within two years of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 53 (43) of the Planning Act, a consent lapses at the
expiration of two years from the date of the certificate given under subsection
(42) if the transaction in respect of which the consent was given is not carried out
within the two-year period, but the council or the Minister in giving the consent
may provide for an earlier lapsing of the consent.
Carried
6. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Mariah Blake
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
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