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Committee of Adjustment
Committee Minutes
August 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Conestoga Room
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407
Present:D. Pateman, Chair
S. Hannah, Member
B. Santos, Member
M. Gambetti, Member
Staff: T. Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
D. Seller, Transportation Services
M. Mills, Committee Coordinator
S. Delaney, Administrative Clerk
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1. COMMENCEMENT
The Committee of Adjustment met this date commencing at 10:02 a.m.
2. MINUTES
That the regular minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held July 16,
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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5.1A 2024-058 -175 Hoffman Street, DSD-2024-362
Submission No.: A 2024-058
Applicant: Kyle Ford
Property Location: 175 Hoffman Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 24, Plan 384
Appearances:
In Support:
K. Ford
N. McNamara
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
R. D'Alessandro
The Committee was advised the applicant requested a minor variance to permit a
parking rate of 0.64 parking spaces per unit (9 parking spaces) rather than the
required parking rate of 1.0 parking space per unit (14 parking spaces) to
facilitate the conversion of the existing 8 unit multiple dwelling to a 14 unit
multiple dwelling in accordance with conditionally Approved Site Plan Application
SP24/009/H/ES.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
362, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
N. McNamara & K. Ford were in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by S. Hannah
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That the application of 1000213586 ONTARIO INC (KYLE FORD) requesting a
minor variance to permit a parking rate of 0.64 parking spaces per unit (9 parking
spaces) rather than the required parking rate of 1.0 parking space per unit (14
parking spaces) to facilitate the conversion of the existing 8 unit multiple dwelling
to a 14 unit multiple dwelling in accordance with Conditionally Approved Site Plan
Application SP24/009/H/ES, on Part Lot 24, Plan 384, 175 Hoffman Street,
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
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
.
www.kitchener.ca
Carried
5.2 A 2024-059 - 15 Strange Street, DSD-2024-348
Submission No.: A 2024-059
Applicant: 1000213586 Ontario Inc c/o Kyle Ford
Property Location: 15 Strange Street
Legal Description: Part Park Lots 270 & 494, Plan 375
Appearances:
In Support:
K. Ford
N. McNamara
Contra:
D. Mack-Lam
E. Ries
Written Submissions:
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R. D'Alessandro
D. Mack-Lam
The Committee was advised the applicant requested minor variances to Zoning
By-laws 85-1 and 2019-051 to allow for no visual barriers along the north and
west side of the parking lot, whereas the By-law requires a visual barrier where
the parking lot is located; to permit a parking rate of 0.58 parking spaces per unit
(7 parking spaces) rather than the required parking rate of 1.25 parking spaces
per unit (15 parking spaces); having 6% of the required parking as visitor parking
(1 parking space) rather than the required 15% visitor parking (2 parking spaces)
to facilitate the conversion of the existing 9 unit multiple dwelling to a 12 unit
multiple dwelling in accordance with Conditionally Approved Site Plan Application
SP24/048/S/AA.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
348, dated August 2, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
N. McNamara and K. Ford were in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
E. Reese was in attendance in opposition of the staff recommendation noting
concerns with potential parking encroachment from future tenants of the
proposed multiple unit dwelling.
In response to questions from the Committee, it was noted there is not a mutual
right of way between the subject property and the neighbouring property's
parking lots, however the parking lots adjoin. In response to questions from the
Committee, the applicant noted they would investigate measures to ensure future
tenants do not utilize the neighbouring properties' parking space. D. Seller
suggested unbundling parking space from rent as one method to mitigate parking
encroachment.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Gambetti
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That the application of 1000213586 ONTARIO INC (KYLE FORD) and SILINOR
PROPERTIES INC requesting minor variances to Zoning By-laws 85-1 and 2019-
051 to allow for no visual barriers along the north and west side of the parking lot,
whereas the By-law requires a visual barrier where the parking lot is located; to
permit a parking rate of 0.50 parking spaces per unit (6 parking spaces) rather
than the required parking rate of 1.0 parking spaces per unit (12 parking spaces);
having 1 visitor parking space rather than the required 2 visitor parking spaces,
to facilitate the conversion of the existing 9 unit multiple dwelling to a 12 unit
multiple dwelling in accordance with Conditionally Approved Site Plan Application
SP24/048/S/AA, on Part Park Lots 270 & 494, Plan 375, 15 Strange Street,
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 of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.3 A 2024-060 - 95 Brunswick Avenue, DSD-2024-353
Submission No.: A 2024-060
Applicant: Mike Orth
Property Location: 95 Brunswick Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 29, Plan 146
Appearances:
In Support:
M. Orth
A. Kolbas
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Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested minor variances to permit a
front yard setback of 3m rather than the required 5.7m; and, to permit a covered
front porch to be setback from the front lot line 2.4m rather than the required 3m
to facilitate the construction of a 2-storey addition and porch in the front yard of
an existing single detached dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
353, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
M. Orth and A. Kolbas, AKA Architect were in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of MICHAEL PHILIP ORTH requesting minor variances to
permit a front yard setback of 3m rather than the required 5.7m; and, to permit a
covered front porch to be setback from the front lot line 2.4m rather than the
required 3m to facilitate the construction of a 2-storey addition and porch in the
front yard of an existing single detached dwelling, generally in accordance with
drawings prepared by AK-architect, dated July 4, 2024, on Lot 29, Plan 146, 95
Brunswick Avenue, 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.
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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 of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.4 A 2024-061 - 25 Palace Street, DSD-2024-364
Submission No.: A 2024-061
Applicant: Parkside Towns (Phase 3) Inc
Property Location: 25 Palace Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 3, MCP 1021, Part Lot 3, MCP 1026; being Part 1 on
Reference Plan 58R-20771
Appearances:
In Support:
V. Ottoborgo
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested a minor variance to permit a
parking rate of 0.085 for visitor parking spaces rather than the required 0.1 visitor
parking spaces per unit to facilitate the registration of the Plan of Condominium
for a mixed-used condominium development.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
364, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
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V. Ottoborgo, Parkside Towns (Phase 3) Inc. was in attendance in support of the
staff recommendation.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of PARKSIDE TOWNS (PHASE 3) INC requesting a minor
variance to permit a parking rate of 0.085 for visitor parking spaces (9 parking
spaces) rather than the required 0.1 visitor parking spaces per unit (11 parking
spaces) to facilitate the registration of the Plan of Condominium for a mixed-used
condominium development, on Part Lot 3, Municipal Complied Plan 1021, Part
Lot 3, Municipal Complied Plan 1026; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-
20771, 25 Palace Street, 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
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.5 A 2024-062 - 40 Palace Street, DSD-2024-365
Submission No.: A 2024-062
Applicant: Parkside Towns (Phase 2) Inc
Property Location: 40 Palace Street
Legal Description: Part Lots 3 and 4, MCP 1021, Part Lot 1, MCP 1022, being
Part 10 on Reference Plan 58R-20771
Appearances:
In Support:
V. Ottoborgo
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Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested a minor variance to permit a
parking rate of 0.085 parking for visitor parking spaces rather than the required
0.1 visitor parking spaces per unit to facilitate the registration of the Plan of
Condominium for a mixed-used condominium development.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
365, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
V. Ottoborgo, Parkside Towns (Phase 2) Inc. was in attendance in support of the
staff recommendation.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of PARKSIDE TOWNS (PHASE 2) INC requesting a minor
variance to permit a parking rate of 0.085 parking for visitor parking spaces (8
parking spaces) rather than the required 0.1 visitor parking spaces per unit (10
parking spaces) to facilitate the registration of the Plan of Condominium for a
mixed-used condominium development, on Part Lots 3 and 4, MCP 1021, Part
Lot 1, MCP 1022 being Part 10, on Reference Plan 58R-20771, 40 Palace
Street, 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.
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Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.6 A 2024-063 - 908 Chapel Hill Court, DSD-2024-354
Submission No.: A 2024-063
Applicant: Amrinder Singh
Property Location: 908 Chapel Hill Court
Legal Description: Lot 4, Plan 58M-630
Appearances:
In Support:
A. Singh
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested a minor variance to permit a
rear yard setback of 3m rather than the required 4m to facilitate the construction
of an unenclosed deck in the rear yard exceeding 0.6m in height of an existing
single detached dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
354, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
A. Singh was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation.
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Moved by M, Gambetti
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of AMRINDER SINGH and PRABHJOT KAUR requesting a
minor variance to permit a rear yard setback of 3m rather than the required 4m to
facilitate the construction of an unenclosed deck in the rear yard exceeding 0.6m
in height of an existing single detached dwelling, generally in accordance with
drawings prepared by Janssen Design, dated December 20, 2019, on Lot 4, Plan
58M-630, 908 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
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
.
www.kitchener.ca
Carried
5.7 A 2024-064 - 67 Kimberly Crescent, DSD-2024-349
Submission No.: A 2024-064
Applicant: Steven De Sousa
Property Location: 67 Kimberly Crescent
Legal Description: Lot 122, Plan 1240
Appearances:
In Support:
C. Alegre
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
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The Committee was advised the applicant requested a minor variance to permit a
lot width of 10.4m rather than the required 10.5m to facilitate the construction of
an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the rear yard of an existing duplex dwelling.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
349, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
C. Alegre, Quinn Dressel Associates was in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of MAXINE THERESE MURCHIE and STEVEN COSTA
DESOUSA requesting a minor variance to permit a lot width of 10.4m rather than
the required 10.5m to facilitate the construction of an Additional Dwelling Unit
(ADU) in the rear yard of an existing duplex dwelling, generally in accordance
with drawing and plans prepared by Quinn Dressel Associates, dated July 18,
2024, on Lot 122, Plan 1240, 67 Kimberly Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED:
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances 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.
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Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
5.8 A 2024-065 - 570 Frederick Street, DSD-2024-355
Submission No.: A 2024-065
Applicant: Juliana and Anthony Davies
Property Location: 570 Frederick Street
Legal Description: Lot 31, Plan 357
Appearances:
In Support:
V. Singh
D. Chaudhry
N. DeLorenzis
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested minor variances to permit to
permit an easterly side yard setback for a parking lot of 0.44m rather than the
required 1.5m; to permit parking spaces to be located 4.2m from the street line
along Bruce Street, rather than the required 4.5m; to permit the minimum
required parking spaces for a Multiple Residential Dwelling to be 0 rather than
the required 4 parking spaces (0.9 parking spaces per dwelling unit); to permit a
Health Clinic in a Mixed Zone to have 8 parking spaces (1 parking space per
24.5 sq.m. Gross Floor Area (GFA)) rather than the required 11 parking spaces (1
parking space per 19 sq.m. GFA); to permit a right (interior) side yard setback of
1.2m rather than the required 4m; and, to permit the minimum ground floor
building height, for any building with a street line façade, of 3.66m rather than the
required 4.5m, to facilitate the development of a 3-storey mixed use building
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having 4 dwelling units and a health clinic in accordance with Site Plan
Application SP24/033/F/BB.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
355, dated August 2, 2024, recommending approval as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 8, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
T. Malone-Wright clarified an error in the Staff recommendation outlined in report
DSD-2024-355 noting the parking lot is to be setback 0.39m from the side lot line
and the parking spaces are to be located 1.5m from the streetline.
D. Choudhry, V. Singh and N. DeLorenzis were in attendance in support of the
staff recommendation.
In response to questions from the Committee regarding the proposed parking
reduction, D. Chaudhry presented the Committee a draft site plan outlining the
potential configuration of the parking spaces at the subject property. D. Chaudhry
noted only 7 parking spaces could be provided rather than the 8 parking spaces
requested in the minor variance application.
S. Hannah noted he would not be voting in favour of the Staff recommendation
as he believes the property is overbuilt and may lead to parking encroachment
on the neighbouring property. D. Pateman noted agreement with S. Hannah's
comments.
D. Chaudhry noted an opinion that the property is not overbuilt as the existing
building currently utilizes 22% of the lot and is proposed to increase to 36%.
The Committee discussed deferral of the subject application to the October 15,
2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting noting it would allow an opportunity for
the applicants’ agents to have further conversations with Staff regarding the
proposed number of parking spaces at the subject property and potential
amendments to the Conditionally Approved Site Plan.
D. Chaudhry noted support for a deferral of the subject application.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. Santos
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That the application of DAVIES HOLDINGS INC and ESTATE OF GAIL IRENE
SHEPPARD and JOHN AVERY SHEPPARD requesting minor variances to
permit an easterly side yard setback for a parking lot of 0.39m rather than the
required 1.5m; to permit parking spaces to be located 1.5m from the street line
along Bruce Street, rather than the required 4.5m; to permit the minimum
required parking spaces for a Multiple Residential Dwelling to be 0 rather than
the required 4 parking spaces (0.9 parking spaces per dwelling unit); to permit a
Health Clinic in a Mixed Zone to have 8 parking spaces (1 parking space per
24.5 sq.m. Gross Floor Area (GFA)) rather than the required 11 parking spaces (1
parking space per 19 sq.m. GFA); to permit a right (interior) side yard setback of
1.2m rather than the required 4m; and, to permit the minimum ground floor
building height, for any building with a street line façade, of 3.66m rather than the
required 4.5m, to facilitate the development of a 3-storey mixed use building
having 4 dwelling units and a health clinic in accordance with Site Plan
Application SP24/033/F/BB, on Lot 31, Plan 357, 570 Frederick Street, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE DEFERRED to October 15, 2024, to allow an opportunity for the
applicants’ agents to have further conversations with Staff regarding the
proposed number of parking spaces at the subject property and potential
amendments to the Conditionally Approved Site Plan.
Carried
5.9 B 2024-017 & B 2024-018 - 135 Gateway Park Drive, DSD-2024-358
Submission No.: B 2024-017 & B 2024-018
Applicant: 1289193 Ontario Inc c/o David Perrott
Property Location: 135 Gateway Park Drive
Legal Description: Block 11, Plan 1745 and Block 4, Lots 1, 8, 9, 10, Plan 1744
Appearances:
In Support:
E. Elliott
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
parcel of land at the corner of King Street East and Gateway Park Drive having a
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width of 180m on King Street and an area of 2.01 hectares. The retained land at
the corner of King Street East, Tu-Lane Street and Gateway Park Drive having a
width of 57.6m on King Street East and an area of 1.82 hectares. Permission is
also being requested to grant an access easement on the newly proposed lot
line, and further to access points on Tu-Lane Street and Gateway Park Drive
having a width of 7.3m and an area of 1,266 sq.m. The severance will allow both
parcels to be dealt with separately for the purpose of financing. No changes are
proposed to the buildings or parking areas.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
358, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval subject to conditions as
outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 6, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
T. Malone-Wright clarified an error in the Staff recommendation outlined in report
DSD-2024-358 noting, condition 6 for application B 2024-017 and condition 11
for application B 2024-018 should state Gateway Park Drive rather than Gage
Avenue.
E. Elliott, MHBC Planning was in attendance and requested the Committee defer
consideration of the application to allow an opportunity for conversations with the
City of Kitchener's Engineering and Building Staff regarding the conditions of
approval outlined in the Staff report.
Submission No. B 2024-017
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of 1289193 ONTARIO INC requesting permission to grant an
access easement on a newly proposed lot line, and further to access points on
Tu-Lane Street and Gateway Park Drive having a width of 7.3m and an area of
1,266 sq.m generally in accordance with the severance sketch, prepared by
MHBC Planning, dated May 2024, on Block 11, Plan 1745 and Block 4, Lots 1, 8,
9, 10, Plan 1744, 135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED
until September 17, 2024, to allow the applicantan opportunity for the
applicant's agent to have conversations with the City of Kitchener's Engineering
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and Building Staff regarding the conditions of approval outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-2024-358.
Submission No. B 2024-018
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by S. Hannah
That the application of 1289193 ONTARIO INC requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land at the corner of King Street East and Gateway Park Drive having a
width of 237m, a depth of 140m, and an area of 20,092sq.m., and to create an
Easement over the ‘Severed Parcel’, in favour of the ‘Retained Parcel’ for
access, generally in accordance with the severance sketch, prepared by MHBC
Planning, dated March 2024, on Block 11, Plan 1745 and Block 4, Lots 1, 8, 9,
10, Plan 1744, 135 Gateway Park Drive, 135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE DEFERRED until September 17, 2024, to allow the applicant an
opportunity for the applicant's agent to have conversations with the City of
Kitchener's Engineering and Building Staff regarding the conditions of approval
outlined in Development Services Department report DSD-2024-358.
Carried
5.10 B 2024-019 - 250 Shirley Avenue, DSD-2024-350
Submission No.: B 2024-019
Applicant: Hidayath Holdings Inc c/o Farhan Hidayath
Property Location: 250 Shirley Avenue
Legal Description: Part Lot 122, German Tract Company; being Part 1 on
Reference Plan 58R-11313 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-2885, except Part
1 on Reference Plan 58R-7920
Appearances:
In Support:
S. Shaw
A. Falsetto
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
None
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The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
triangular parcel of land in the easterly rear yard having a width of 58m and an
area of 0.15 hectares to be conveyed as a lot addition to the property municipally
addressed as 260 Shirley Avenue. The retained land will have a width of 127.3m
along Shirley Avenue and an area of 1.2 hectares. Both the severed and retained
lands will continue to be of industrial use.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
350, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval subject to conditions as
outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 6, 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 August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
S. Shaw and A. Falsetto, PPC Ltd. were in attendance in support of the staff
recommendation.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by B. Santos
That the application of HIDAYATH HOLDINGS INC requesting permission to
sever a triangular parcel of land in the easterly rear yard having a width of 58m
and an area of 0.15 hectares to be conveyed as a lot addition to the property
municipally addressed as 260 Shirley Avenue, on Part Lot 122, German Tract
Company; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-11313 and Part 2 on Reference
Plan 58R-2885, except Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-7920, 250 Shirley Avenue,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property owner’s solicitor 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
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according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the
satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist.
4. That the lands to be severed be added to the abutting lands and title be
taken into identical ownership as the abutting lands. The deed for
endorsement shall include that any subsequent conveyance of the parcel
to be severed shall comply with Sections 50(3) and/or (5) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
5. That the property owner’s Solicitor shall provide a Solicitor’s Undertaking
to register an Application Consolidation Parcels immediately following the
registration of the Severance Deed and prior to any new applicable
mortgages, and to provide a copy of the registered Application
Consolidation Parcels to the City Solicitor within a reasonable time
following registration.
Alternatively, if in the opinion of the City Solicitor, an Application Consolidation
Parcels cannot be registered on title, the Owner shall take such alternative
measures and provide such alternative documents to ensure that the severed
parcel and receiving parcel are not separately encumbered, conveyed, or
otherwise transferred from one another and shall remain in common ownership,
at the discretion of and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
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
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
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
5.11 B 2024-020 -573 Guelph Street, DSD-2024-351
Submission No.: B 2024-020
Applicant: Scenic Developments c/o Jon Crummer
Property Location: 573 Guelph Street
Legal Description: Lot 17, Plan 749
Appearances:
In Support:
J. Crummer
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
B. Lavigne
M. Martin and T. Martin
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
parcel of land so each part of a semi-detached dwelling may be dealt with
separately. The severed land will have a width of 7.5m, a depth of 40.3m and an
area of 302.25 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 7.46m, a depth of
40.3m, and an area of 300.6 sq.m.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
351, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval with conditions as outlined in
the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 6, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application subject to a condition.
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The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
J. Crummer was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation. In
response to questions from the Committee regarding a written submission, J.
Crummer advised he is not aware of damages on neighbouring properties arising
from construction at the subject site. J. Crummer noted this matter would be
investigated further and if needed, repairs would be made. In response to further
questions from the Committee, J. Crummer clarified the front yard of the subject
property will consist of 2 driveways and a landscaped area.
S. Hannah brought forward a motion to approve the staff recommendation as
outlined in report DSD-2024-351 including an amendment for an additional
condition stating that the property owner shall ensure any new driveways are
built in accordance with the approved Site Plan to the satisfaction of the City’s
Director of Development and Housing Approvals.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of MARCRU CORP requesting permission to sever a parcel
of land having a width of 7.5m, a depth of 40.3m and an area of 302.25 sq.m, on
Lot 17, Plan 749, 573 Guelph Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property owner’s solicitor 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
satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist.
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.
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5.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 satisfaction of the City’s Director
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 to
City of Kitchener standards at the Owner’s expense prior to occupancy of
the building to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of 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 City’s Director of 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 street
to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
9. That the property owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu
contribution for park dedication of $11,862.00.
10.That the property owner shall make the appropriate arrangements with the
City’s Director of Parks & Cemeteries for either financial compensation or
a Landscape Plan and replanting for a previous City-owned Street tree
that was removed during construction of the semi-detached dwelling.
11. That the property owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements to
the Region of Waterloo for the consent application review fee of $350.00.
12. That the property owner shall ensure any new driveways are built in
accordance with the approved Site Plan to the satisfaction of the City’s
Director of Development and Housing Approvals.
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.
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
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
5.12 B 2024-021 -62 Gage Avenue, DSD-2024-357
Submission No.: B 2024-021
Applicant: Scenic Developments c/o Jon Crummer
Property Location: 62 Gage Avenue
Legal Description: Part Lot 20, Plan 402; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-
12573
Appearances:
In Support:
J. Crummer
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
J. Levangie
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width of 15m, a depth of 28.5m and an area of 420 sq.m.
The retained land will have a width of 17.8m, a depth of 28.5m and an area of
562 sq.m. The existing single detached dwelling is proposed to be demolished
and two semi-detached dwellings are proposed to be constructed.
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The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
357, dated August 7, 2024, recommending approval subject to conditions as
outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 6, 2024, advising they have no concerns with the subject
application subject to a condition.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
J. Crummer was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation.
Moved by S. Hannah
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of SCENIC DEVELOPMENTS INC requesting permission to
sever a parcel of land having a width of 15m, a depth of 28.5m and an area of
420 sq.m, on Part Lot 20, Plan 402; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-12573,
62 Gage Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the property owner’s solicitor 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
satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist.
4. That the property owner shall obtain Demolition Control Approval, in
accordance with the City’s Demolition Control By-law, to the satisfaction of
the City’s Director, Development and Housing Approvals.
5. 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.
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6.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.
7. 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 satisfaction of the City’s Director
of Engineering Services, prior to deed endorsement.
8. 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.
9. That property owner shall ensure any new driveways are to be built to City
of Kitchener standards at the Owner’s expense prior to occupancy of the
building to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
10.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 City’s Director of 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 street
to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
11.That at the sole option of the City’s Director of Planning, the property
owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener, to be
prepared by the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and
the City’s Director of Planning, which shall include the following:
1. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the severed
and retained lands, in accordance with the City’s Tree Management
Policy, to be approved by the City’s Supervisor, Site Plans, and where
necessary, implemented prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal
or the issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include, among
other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work
zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be preserved. If
necessary, the plan shall include required mitigation and or
compensation measures.
2. The owner further agrees to implement the approved plan. No changes
to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval of the
City’s Supervisor, Site Plans.
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12.That the property owner shall convey to the City of Kitchener, without cost
and free of encumbrance, an approximate 1.5-metre-wide to 2.7-metre-
wide road widening along the entire Gage Avenue frontages (retained and
severed), as shown indicated on a reference plan by an Ontario Land
Surveyor (OLS), to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Transportation
Services.
Prior to conveyance, the property owner shall prepare, at their cost, a
Phase I and if necessary, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
(ESA) for the portion of the lands being dedicated for a road widening of
Gage Avenue, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering
Services.
13. That the property owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu
contribution for park dedication of $11,862.00.
14. That the property owner shall fulfil one of the following options:
1. Enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener, to be prepared by
the City Solicitor and registered on title of the severed and retained
lands, which shall include the following:
i. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, demonstrating protection of the City-owned tree that is
located adjacent to the severed and retained lands, to the
satisfaction of the City’s Director Parks & Cemeteries. Said plan
shall include, among other matters, the identification of a proposed
building envelope/work zone, landscaped area and vegetation to be
preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except
with the prior approval of the City’s Director Parks & Cemeteries.
ii. The owner shall implement the Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal or the issuance
of building permits, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director Parks &
Cemeteries.
iii. The owner shall maintain the severed and retained lands, in
accordance with the approved Tree Protection and Enhancement
Plan, for the life the development.
OR
a. Make arrangements regarding financial compensation for the trees to
be removed to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Parks &
Cemeteries. This will require a basic Tree Protection and
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Enhancement Plan, Arborist Report and ISA valuation of trees on City
lands.
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.
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 the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
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
5.13 B 2024-022, A 2024-066 & A 2024-067 - 1180 Union Street, DSD-2024-366
Submission No.: B 2024-022, A 2024-066 & A 2024-067
Applicant: Vladan Knezevic
Property Location: 1180 Union Street
Legal Description: Lot 9, Plan 666
Appearances:
In Support:
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V. Knezevic
Contra:
None
Written Submissions:
R. Mcilveen and N. Mcilveen
D. Parsons
The Committee was advised the applicant requested permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width of 15.6m on Maple Avenue, a northerly depth of
15.6m and an area of 235 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 12.6m on
Union Street, a depth of 22.3m, and an area of 302.6 sq.m. Minor variances are
also being requested for the severed land, to permit a front yard setback of 3.3m
rather than the required 4.8m; and, a rear yard setback of 3m rather than the
required 7.5m to facilitate the construction of a new duplex dwelling on the
parcel. Minor variances are also being requested for the retained land, to permit
a lot width of 12.65m rather than the required 15m; to permit a westerly side yard
setback where there is a driveway of 2.9m rather than the required 3m; to permit
a side yard setback abutting Maple Avenue of 3.2m rather than the required
4.5m; and, to permit a rear yard setback of 2.8m rather than the required 7.5m to
maintain the existing single detached dwelling municipally addressed as 1180
Union Street.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2024-
366, dated August 9, 2024, recommending approval subject to conditions as
outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated August 6, 2024 and August 8, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application subject to conditions.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planning Technician dated August 2, 2024, advising they have no
concerns with the subject application.
V. Knezevic was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation. In regard
to a written submission related to the subject application, V. Knezevic noted the
streetscape is not changing, further, the proposed duplex dwelling is similar to a
building at 1174 Union Street.
V. Knezevic noted the construction of the proposed duplex dwelling will not be
constructed immediately, thus conditions 9-12 of the staff recommendation as
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outlined in report DSD-2024-366 should not be required at this time. T. Malone-
Wright noted conditions 9-12 are standard conditions imposed by the
Engineering Department for consent applications. Further, T. Malone Wright
noted a grading plan was required in order for Engineering staff to recommend
conditions appropriate to the subject site. The Committee suggested the
applicant speak with City of Kitchener's Engineering Department to inquire about
how to address conditions 9-12.
S. Hannah noted he would not be voting in favour of the staff recommendation as
the lot is over-intensified and does not seem functional.
The following motion was then voted on with D. Pateman, B. Santos and M.
Gambetti voting in favour; and, S. Hannah voting in opposition.
Submission No. B 2024-022
Moved by B. Santos
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of VLADAN KNEZEVIC requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width of 15.6m on Maple Avenue, a depth ranging
between 14.43m and 15.67m, and a lot area of 235 sq.m., on Lot 9, Plan 666,
1180 Union Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
1.That Minor Variance Applications A2024-066 and A2024-067 receive final
approval.
2. That the property owner’s solicitor 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.
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 Submission Standards to the
satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist.
5. That at the sole option of the City’s Director, Development and Housing
Approvals, the property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City
of Kitchener, on both the severed lot and retained lot, to be prepared by
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the City Solicitor, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the City’s
Director, Development and Housing Approvals, which shall include the
following:
1. That the owner shall prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the severed
and retained lands, in accordance with the City’s Tree Management
Policy, to be approved by the City’s Manager, Site Plans, and where
necessary, implemented prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal
or the issuance of building permits. Such plans shall include, among
other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work
zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be preserved. If
necessary, the plan shall include required mitigation and or
compensation measures.
2. The owner further agrees to implement the approved plan. No changes
to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval of the
City’s Manager, Site Plans.
3. The owner shall maintain the lands, in accordance with the approved
Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan, for the life of the
development.
6. That the property owner shall complete a Building Code Assessment for
the existing dwelling proposed to be retained on the retained parcel of
land, prepared by a qualified person, to confirm that the proposed property
line and any of the building adjacent to this new property line complies
with the Ontario Building Code, to the satisfaction of the City’s Chief
Building Official. The assessment shall address items such as, but not
limited to, spatial separation of existing buildings’ wall face, and shall
include recommendations such as closing in of openings pending spatial
separation calculation results.
The property owner shall obtain a Building Permit for any remedial work/
upgrades required by the Building Code Assessment.
7. That the property owner shall provide a grading and drainage control
plan, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
8. 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.
9. That the property owner shall submit a Development Asset Drawing
(digital AutoCAD) for the site (servicing, SWM etc.) with corresponding
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layer names and asset information to the satisfaction of the City’s Director
of Engineering Services, prior to deed endorsement.
10.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.
11. That property owner shall ensure any new driveways are to be built to City
of Kitchener standards at the Owner’s expense prior to occupancy of the
building to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
12.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 City’s Director of 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 street
to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Engineering Services.
13.That the property owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu
contribution for park dedication of $11,862.00.
14. That the property owner shall make satisfactory financial arrangements to
the Region of Waterloo for the consent application review fee of $350.00.
15. That prior to approval, the property owner shall enter into a registered
development agreement with the Region of Waterloo to implement the
following conditions for all dwelling units on both retained and severed
lots:
a. That all dwelling units be constructed with a central air conditioning
system. The location, installation and sound ratings of the outdoor air
conditioning devices shall comply with the Ministry of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks’ NPC-300 noise guideline, as applicable.
b. That the following warning clauses be included in all agreements of
purchase and sale and/or rental agreements:
i. “Purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to
increasing road traffic may occasionally interfere with some
activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the
sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks.”
ii. “This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning
system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain
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closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the
sound level limits of the Municipality and Ministry of Environment,
Conservation and Parks.”
iii. “Purchasers/tenants are advised that due to the proximity of the
adjacent industries, noise from these industries may at times be
audible.”
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
considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
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
Submission No. A 2024-066
Moved by B. Santos
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of VLADAN KNEZEVIC requesting minor variances for a
severed land (Consent Application B 2024-022) to have a front yard setback of
3.3m rather than the required 4.8m; and, a rear yard setback of 3m rather than
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the required 7.5m to facilitate the construction of a new duplex dwelling on the
parcel, generally in accordance with the Sketch Prepared for Consent Application
B 2024-022, prepared by J.D. Barnes Ltd, dated April 11, 2024, and the
Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Bobicon Ltd., dated June 21, 2024, on Lot 9,
Plan 666, 1180 Union Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following condition:
1. That the property owner shall submit cross-section drawings showing the
grading and relationship between the severed lot, adjacent properties, and
Maple Avenue, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director of Development
and Housing Approvals. The drawings shall illustrate all relevant proposed
and existing features, including, but not limited to the proposed dwelling,
adjacent existing dwellings, retaining walls, amenity areas/patios, and
fencing.
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 of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
www.kitchener.ca.
Carried
Submission No. A 2024-067
Moved by B. Santos
Seconded by M. Gambetti
That the application of VLADAN KNEZEVIC requesting minor variances for a
retained land (Consent Application B 2024-022), to permit a corner lot width of
12.65m rather than the required 15m; to permit a westerly side yard setback
where there is a driveway of 2.9m rather than the required 3m; to permit a side
yard setback abutting Maple Avenue of 3.2m rather than the required 4.5m; and,
to permit a rear yard setback of 2.8m rather than the required 7.5m generally in
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accordance with the Sketch Prepared for Consent Application B 2024-022,
prepared by J.D. Barnes Ltd, dated April 11, 2024, and the Proposed Site Plan,
prepared by Bobicon Ltd., dated June 21, 2024, to maintain the existing single
detached dwelling municipally addressed as 1180 Union Street, on Lot 9, Plan
666, 1180 Union Street, 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 of the Committee’s decision-making
process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please
review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at
.
www.kitchener.ca
Carried
6. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
Marilyn Mills
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
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