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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2024-400 - Quarterly Report (Q3) - Planning and Housing Policy Division and Development and Housing Approvals DivisionStaNRepvrt Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: September 16, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy / City Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 PREPARED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy / City Planner, 519-741-2200 ext. 7319 Natalie Goss, Manager Policy & Research, 519-741-2200 ext. 7648 Janine Oosterveld, Manager Customer Experience & Project Management, 519-741-2200 ext. 7076 Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-741-2200 ext. 7070 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: August 28, 2024 REPORT NO.: DSD -2024-400 SUBJECT: Quarterly Report (Q3) - Planning and Housing Policy Division & Development and Housing Approvals Division - Significant Planning Applications, Policy Projects, Affordable Housing Projects, and Housing Pledge Update RECOMMENDATION: For information. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to provide an update of significant development applications, policy projects, affordable housing projects and significant projects to streamline and remove barriers as well as our housing pledge update. Not all work that is currently being undertaken by the Planning and Housing Policy & Development and Housing Approvals Divisions is captured in this report, rather a snapshot of significant work is captured. Planning staff provide a quarterly update report every March, June, September, and December of each year of all current significant development applications. It is important to be providing greater transparency on significant development applications with the community and Council. The key findings of this report include: o Since signing the Housing Pledge in March 2023, Kitchener Council has approved Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment applications for projects which propose 13,763 dwelling units (39.3% of housing pledge), Planning staff have issued final site plan approval for 4,201 dwelling units and building staff have issued building permits for 4,300 dwelling units. o Five initiatives associated with the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) have received a Council decision: Growing Together, Inclusionary Zoning, Enabling 4 Units, the Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentives Pilot Program, and endorsement of *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 136 of 164 the land transaction to donate a City -owned parcel at River Road and Ottawa Street North to Habitat for Humanity. One of the other four initiatives are also underway with various milestones anticipated later in 2024. Three initiatives are in the early stages and will see more progress over the coming months. o In this last quarter, significant work has advanced on Growing Together East, the High -Performance Development Standards (engagement), and Enabling 4 Units (implementation). Council also approved updates to land use and zoning to allow lodging homes city-wide and Council approved Kitchener's first Rental Replacement By-law. o Kitchener's affordable housing incentives grant program is actively supporting several projects. o Extensive work continues to streamline development approvals, meet provincially mandated timelines and support excellent customer service with the current priority as site plan folder updates to prepare for the public portal. There are no financial implications with this report. Community engagement is undertaken for each development application and project, which varies for each. • This report supports the delivery of core services. REPORT: Since December of 2021, Planning staff have provided a quarterly update report every March, June, September, and December of all current significant development applications. This report, and future quarterly reports, will also include the following: • Progress and next steps for Kitchener's Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives; • Progress and next steps for major planning policy projects; • A summary of development applications that include affordable housing, • Updates on significant initiatives to remove barriers and streamline processes to support the development of housing; • Housing Pledge reporting - Development application data required to be reported under a new Provincial regulation — Ontario Regulation 73/23 — Municipal Planning Data Reporting. It is important to be providing greater transparency on significant development applications with the community and Council. Attached to this report, the Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2024) provides a summary of the current Planning applications under review at the time of the preparation of this report (Attachment A). The current significant development applications section includes Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendments that have not received final approval. These are the bulk of the applications that Planning staff consult with the community on an application specific basis. Significant development applications include property specific proposals as well as new greenfield communities (subdivisions). Additional details on the development applications can be found using the online mapping tool available at www.kitchener.ca/planningapplications. Kitchener's Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives In November 2023 Kitchener received $42.4 million as part of the Federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund to help deliver more affordable housing in our community. 8 action plan initiatives are part of Kitchener's Housing Accelerator Fund and they include the delivery of: • Growing Together West: planning framework updates in Kitchener's western protected major transit station areas; • Growing Together East: planning framework updates in Kitchener's eastern protected major transit station areas; • Growing Together West Inclusionary Zoning; • Affordable Housing Construction Offset on City -Owned Lands Incentive Page 137 of 164 • Not -for -Profit Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive Pilot; • Enabling 4 Units —additional dwelling unit implementation; • Strategic land acquisition and supporting infrastructure; • A climate adaptation plan as an input into Kitchener's new Official Plan; and, • A housing needs assessment Attachment B provides a description of each initiative, current status, next steps and target com pletion. Major Planning Projects There are currently 14 planning projects underway or that have been recently completed spanning a wide range of topics. These include: • Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review • High Performance Development Standards • Housing for All implementation • Kitchener 2051 - New Official Plan • Review of Provincial legislation, policies and plans • Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study • Tree Conservation Tools Review • Urban Design Manual Review • Hidden Valley Secondary Plan • Growing Together (Major Transit Station Area) Planning Framework review — West MTSAs and East MTSAs • Dundee Secondary Plan • Inclusionary Zoning • District Energy Business Case Attachment C provides a description of each project, current status, next steps, and target com pletion. Development Applications —Affordable Housing With a strong focus on the housing crisis, this report also includes a summary of 2024 current projects that include affordable housing that are either under review, received approvals this year to start construction or are under construction. To address provincial directives, streamline development approvals and support excellent customer service, the report also provides an update on significant process improvements underway in 2024 (Attachment D). Housing Pledge Reporting As part of the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109), the Planning Act was amended to give the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the authority to require municipalities to report information on planning matters (Section 64). On April 6 2023, the Province implemented Ontario Regulation 73/23 - Municipal Planning Data Reporting requiring Ontario's largest and fastest- growing municipalities, which includes the City of Kitchener to report development application information on a quarterly basis (as per Schedule 2 of the regulation) and additional information on an annual basis (as per Schedule 3 of the regulation). The City's quarterly report data includes the following development application types: • Official Plan Amendments, • Zoning By-law Amendments, • Site Plan Applications, • Minor Variances, Land Severances (Consents), Plan of Subdivisions, Page 138 of 164 Plan of Condominiums, Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Orders, and Minister's Zoning Orders The report data must include the following: • application identifiers (application ID and address); • application details, as applicable (date application submitted, date application deemed complete, application status, date of decision, date of adoption/passing, date of registration, number of new residential units if registered); • heritage information for the subject property as applicable (listed under section 27 (3) of the Ontario Heritage Act, designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest, subject to easement or covenant under section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act, within a heritage conservation district area); and, • appeal information if applicable (third party appeal, type of appeal, date of appeal, date of appeal decision). The data gathered by the Province is being used to measure progress towards various Housing Supply Action Plan commitments and will also provide the information needed to support informed, evidence -based decisions around housing and planning policy. The regulation also complements the Province's initiative of developing standards and achieving consistency for exchange of data required for development applications. The City of Kitchener has submitted quarterly development application data to the Province since June 2023. The Q2 2024 quarterly planning data reports to the Province are attached to this report (Attachment E). STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Capital Budget— The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget. Operating Budget —The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Council / Committee meeting. CONSULT — Significant development application specific engagements are undertaken for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law, and Subdivision applications. Engagement includes mailing postcards to property owners and occupants of all buildings within 240 m etres of the subject lands, publishing a newspaper notice when the application is first circulated and when the statutory public meeting is scheduled, as well as informal community meetings including Neighbourhood Meetings and/or site walks. A large plain language sign is also posted on the property. For planning policy projects, community engagement plans are developed and implemented to ensure fulsome, tailored engagement occurs early and throughout each project at a level commensurate with the scope of the project. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Page 139 of 164 There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter. APPROVED BY: Justin Readman— General Manager, Development Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2024) Attachment B — Housing Accelerator Fund Projects (Q3 2024) Attachment C — Significant Planning Projects (Q3 2024) Attachment D —Affordable Housing and Significant Streamlining Projects (Q3 2024) Attachment E — Provincial O.Reg 73/23 Q2 Quarterly Planning Data Report Page 140 of 164 Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q3 2024) Current Significant Development Applications Subdivision (SA), Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) WARD 1 9-27 TURNER AVE Proposal: A two building multiple dwelling townhouse development containing 30 units. File Number: ZBA24/018/T/TS Description: To change the zoning from RES -4 to RES -5 and permit a site specific increase of FSR of 0.75, and rear yard setback of 3.6 meters. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Tim Se ler Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 5, 2024 Owner: 10000918377 Ontario Inc. Applicant: K. SMART Associates Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New Application. WARD 1 New Application(s) 26 STANLEY AVENUE & 31 SCHWEITZER STREET Proposal: The Site is proposed to be developed with a residential subdivision consisting of 42 single detached dwelling lots, 12 semi-detached dwelling lots (total of 24 dwellings) and a 5 -unit street -townhouse block totaling 71 residential units. The Proposed Development will be accessed by a future municipal road connecting to Stanley Avenue. File Number: 30T-21201 Description: A residential plan of subdivision consisting of single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouse dwellings, totaling 72 units. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/19/S/BB Description: To rezone the Site from Residential Four (R-4) and Residential Five (R-5) to the Low Rise Residential Five (RES -5) Zone with a Site -Specific Provision to permit a maximum building height of 12.5 metres. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: May 31, 2022. Owner: Newo Holdings Limited Applicant: GSP Group Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No Update. A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on May 31, 2022 and Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Page 141 of 164 WARD 2 New Application(s) 2980 King Street East Proposal: A 27 -storey mixed-use building containing 436 dwelling units and 3 commercial units containing 692 square metres of commercial floor space. The application requested a height of 32 storeys. The Region of Waterloo does not support land uses that are not compatible with airport operations and require a height cap at 420 metres Above Sea Level which would result in a building height of approximately 27 storeys. File Number: OPA24/008/K/ES Description: The applicant is proposing to add a Specific Policy Area to permit an increased building height and Floor Space Ratio (FSR). The proposed maximum building height is 103 metres, and the proposed FSR is 11.0. Application Type: OPA Status: Planning staff are recommending approval of the application as revised and the Statutory Public meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024. File Number: ZBA24/014/K/ES Description: The applicant has requested an amendment to delete the existing two Site -Specific Provisions (49) and (118) and replace them with a new Site -Specific Provision (406). The new site specific provision would establish new development standards for the proposed concept, including height, floor space ratio, parking, and setbacks. Application Type: ZBA Status: Planning staff are recommending approval of the application as revised and the Statutory Public meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: August 7, 2024 Owner: Charcoal Properties Limited Applicant: MHBC Planning Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New application. WARD 5 ROCKCLIFFE DR (FREURE SOUTH) Proposal: A new community with 471 new residential units including single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings. Parkland open space & stormwater management facilities are also proposed. File Number: OP16/001/R/KA Description: To change the designation of the easterly portion of land to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space, and to adjust the limits of wooded areas designated as open space. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZC16/009/R/KA Description: To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B- 2) to residential and natural heritage conservation zones. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: 30T-16201 Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space & stormwater management facilities. Application Type: SA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: FREURE DEVELOPMENTS Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD LIMITED Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update. Archeological assessment work continues. Page 142 of 164 WARD 7 New Application(s) 60 TRUSSLER Proposal: A 64 unit low rise residential multiple dwelling. File Number: ZBA24/018/T/TS Description: An amendment to have the "RES -5" zoning applied to the Property whereas the current zoning is "RES -1". Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 12, 2024 Owner: 1000160668 Ontario Corp. Applicant: Patterson Planning Consultants Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New Application. WARD 8 400 WESTWOOD DR Proposal: To demolish the existing house and create four new lots for single detached dwellings. File Number: ZBA21/012/W/ES Description: To rezone the developable portion of the lands to site Description: Site-specific regulations propose a Floor Space Ratio specific Residential Four (R-4). Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are to permit 618 parking spaces accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 13, 2022 Owner: NASIR BROMAND, ZAKIA Applicant: IBI GROUP BROMAND Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update. A Neighbourhood Meeting was held with the community on January 13, 2022. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are WARD 9 50 BORDEN AVE S Proposal: a mixed-use development consisting of two towers (57 storeys and 51 storeys in height) having 1,224 dwelling units and 7,240 m2 of commercial and institutional space. File Number: OPA23/004/B/KA Description: Site-specific regulations propose a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 16.1, a reduced rear yard setback, and a parking reduction to permit 618 parking spaces Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/008/B/KA Description: Site-specific regulations propose a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 16.1, a reduced rear yard setback, and a parking reduction to permit 618 parking spaces Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Katie Anderl Neighbourhood Meeting Date: June 6, 2023 Owner: Woodhouse Investments Inc Applicant: IBI Group Update Since Last Quarterly Report: No update. This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Page 143 of 164 WARD 9 New Application(s) 169-183 Victoria Street South Proposal: An 8 -storey multiple dwelling consisting of 120 dwelling units, including 24 affordable units. File Number: ZBA24/021/V/AP Description: Under Zoning By-law 85-1, to change the zoning from MU -1 Zone to MU -2 Zone and add a site specific provision (SSP) to regulate certain setbacks, allow a building height of 28.8m, allow a floor space ratio of 4.2 and a reduced parking ratio, allow units on the ground floor. The lands are also subject to City -initiated amendments, including a ZBA (Growing Together Study). The ZBA, which would apply the SGA -2 Zone, is under appeal. If the appeal is resolved during the review of the subject ZBA, the SGA -2 Zone would be retained and the application modified to add a SSP to facilitate the same development concept. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 25, 2024 Owner: Victoria Heights Inc., Applicant: GSP Group 1000002286 Ontario Ltd. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New Application. 328-330 MILL ST Proposal: A 20 -storey, mixed use building containing residential and commercial uses. A portion of the building will be a dedicated parking garage with one level of underground parking. File Number: ZBA24/017/M/CD Description: To add a new Site -Specific Provision to allow for; a reduction in bicycle parking to permit a Class A bicycle parking ratio of 0.535 Class A spaces per dwelling until; an increase in maximum building length of 60.45 metres and a reduction in lot width and in building setbacks in the rear, front and side as follows: For Entire Building: • Reduce the minimum front, rear and westerly interior side yard setbacks from 3.0 metres to 1.0 metre. • Reduce a portion of the easterly interior side yard setback from 3 metres to 1.0 metre to accommodate a portion of the parking garage structure. For Storeys 7-12 • Reduce the minimum front yard setback from 6.0 metres to 3.3 metres. • Permit a maximum building length of 60.45 metres whereas a maximum building length of 60.0 metres is permitted. • Reduce the minimum physical distance from 6 metres to 4.9 metres to the east lot line and 5.4 metres to the north lot line. For Storeys 13-18 • Reduce the minimum front yard setback for storeys 13-17 from 6.0 metres to 3.3 metres. • Permit a maximum building length of 60.45 metres for storeys 13-15 whereas a maximum building length of 54.0 metres is permitted. • Reduce the minimum physical distance from 9 metres to 6.0 metres for storeys 13-17 and 7.0 metres for storey 18 to the west lot line, 5.4 metres for storeys 13-17 to the north lot line and 4.9 metres to the east lot line. For Storeys 19-20 • Reduce the minimum lot width from 42.0 metres to 38.63 metres. Page 144 of 164 864 KING STE • Reduce the minimum physical distance from 12 metres to 4.9 metres to the east lot line and 7.0 metres to the west lot line. Application Type: ZBA Status: The Statutory Public meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024. Staff Contact: Craig Dumart Neighbourhood Meeting Date: August 6, 2024 Owner: 1658194 Ontario Ltd. Applicant: Masri O Architects and JV Planning and Development Consulting Update Since Last Quarter) Report: New Application. 864 KING STE Proposal: The proposed redevelopment of the subject lands consists of a 44 -storey residential development with a 6 storey podium, containing 455 rental residential units. A total of 261 parking spaces are proposed within the 6 podium levels as structured parking as well as two levels of underground parking. File Number: ZBA24/022/K/ES Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment seeks site specific development standards in both Zoning By-law 85-1 and Zoning By- law 2019-051, both which are in effect. The site specific development standards include floor space ratio, building height, physical separation, and yard setbacks. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: September 18, 2024 Owner: King Pine Kitchener Inc. Applicant: MHBC Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New Application. Page 145 of 164 WARD 10 22 WEBER ST W Proposal: A 19 -storey multiple residential building with 162 units, including 25 barrier free units. A total of 24 parking spaces are proposed at grade. File Number: OPA20/005/W/JVW Description: The applicant is now proposing to amend the designation to High Density Commercial Residential with a Special Policy Area in order to permit a floor space ratio (FSR) of 7.8. Application Type: OPA Status: Under appeal File Number: ZBA20/013/W/JVW Description: The subject lands are currently zoned Commercial Residential Three (CR -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is proposing the same base zone with site specific special regulations to permit; an increase in height to 19 storeys, an increase in Floor Space Ratio to 7.8, To require a minimum ground floor fagade height of 4.5m, to reduce the required minimum landscaped area required from 10% to 8%, to reduce front and rear yard setbacks, and to reduce the required on-site parking to 24 spaces, including 8 visitor parking spaces. Application Type: ZBA Status: Under appeal Staff Contact: Garett Stevenson Neighbourhood Meeting Date: Sept. 8, 2021 & March 3, 2022. Owner: 30 DUKE STREET LIMITED Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: Another Case Management Conference has been scheduled for October 30, 2024. A hearing has been scheduled for April 14 — May 6, 2025. Page 146 of 164 Attachment B — Housing Accelerator Fund Projects Current Housing Accelerator Fund Projects Quarter 3, 2024 Update CITY-WIDE Affordable Housing Construction Offset on City -owned Lands Description: This initiative involves looking for new opportunities to provide lands for below-market rental and ownership housing and working directly with affordable housing providers to access the lands and collaborate on the delivery of affordable or supportive housing projects. Current Status: In April 2024, Council agreed to donate a property at 1035 Ottawa St IN PROGRESS to Habitat for Humanity to be used as part of the Build Now Initiative and achieve at least 63 units for affordable home ownership. Staff are reviewing the City's land inventory to determine additional viable opportunities to support this initiative. Next Steps. Staff plan to bring a report to Council on potential options in Q4 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2026 Rosa Bustamante — Director of Planning and Housing Policy Affordable Rental & Co-op Housing Incentive Pilot Program Description: With the support of Kitchener's Housing Accelerator Fund, this project aims to establish a financial incentives pilot program to assist with the predevelopment costs of building new not-for-profit affordable rental and co-op housing units. Current Status: In April 2024, Council approved this grant program which formally IN PROGRESS launched in June 2024. Next Steps: The program was launched in June 2024 and there are currently 5 applications in progress at this time. Staff are preparing additional external communications to ensure that there is strong uptake for the program. Project Lead: Target Completion: Oluseyi Ojurongbe — Project Manager Q3 2026 Conclusion of the pilot program Enabling 4 Units Description: In response to Council's motion at the October 16, 2023 Council meeting, staff are undertaking a review of zoning bylaw amendments that would enable up to four units on a lot which currently permit a single detached, semi-detached or street fronting townhouse dwelling for a Council decision in Q1 2024. Current Status: On March 25, 2024, Council approved an Official Plan amendment COMPLETE and Zoning By-law amendment to enable 4 units as -of -right city-wide which is now in effect. Next Steps: With the support of the Housing Accelerator Fund, a staff working team is supporting implementation by streamlining processes and creating simplified resources to support uptake of additional units. A public education and awareness campaign is set to launch in September 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q3 2024 (including post -decision Katie Anderl — Project Manager implementation) Page 147 of 164 Strategic Land Acquisition and Supporting Infrastructure Description: This initiative will involve acquiring lands for the purposes of affordable housing development with a focus on lands within the major transit station areas and working with affordable housing provides to collaborate on the delivery of affordable housing and necessary related community infrastructure. Current Status: Staff are reviewing potential opportunity sites that would satisfy the IN PROGRESS criteria for affordable housing projects. Next Steps: Staff will bring a report to Council on potential land acquisition opportunities in Q4 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q4 2024 Rosa Bustamante — Director of Planning and Housing Policy Climate Adaptation Plan Description: This initiative includes the development of a climate adaptation plan that will be used in the short term to inform land use policy updates for the next Official Plan. Current Status: The project team has been established as part of the Official Plan IN PROGRESS project and consultants have been retained. Next Steps: The project team will work closely with the retained consultants throughout 2024 and 2025 to complete this initiative. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2026 Janine Oosterveld — Manager, Customer Experience and Project Management Housing Needs Assessment Description: This initiative includes the preparation of a Housing Needs Assessment for the City of Kitchener which will be used to inform housing -related initiatives and land use policy updates for the next Official Plan. Current Status: The project team has been established as part of the Official Plan IN PROGRESS project and consultants have been retained to help deliver this work. Next Steps: The project team will work closely throughout 2024 and 2025 to advance work on this initiative. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q4 2025 Lucas Van Meer -Mass — Senior Planner (Housing) WARD 1 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. WARD 2 — There are no Ward 2 specific projects at this time. WARD 3 Growing Together East (Major Transit Station Area) Planning Framework Review Description: Comprehensive review and update of land use, zoning, and urban design guidelines for the Block Line, Fairway, and Sportsworld Major Transit Station Areas. Current Status: Community engagement occurred throughout the summer. An RFQ IN PROGRESS process for consultant services on noise, transportation and market analysis is underway. Next Steps: Engage consultants for technical aspects of work to inform recommended land use and zoning. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2025 Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer (Architecture & Urban Form) WARD 4 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. Page 148 of 164 WARD 5 — There are no Ward 2 specific projects at this time. WARD 6 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. WARD 7 — There are no Ward 2 specific projects at this time. WARD 8 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. WARDS 9 & 10 Growing Together West (Protected Major Transit Station Area) Planning Framework Review Description: Comprehensive review and update of land use, zoning, and urban design guidelines for the 7 Major Transit Station Areas west of the Conestoga Expressway. Current Status: Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for COMPLETE Growing Together West in March 2024. The Official Plan amendments have been approved by the Region of Waterloo The Zoning By-law amendment for the Protected Major Transit Station areas is under appeal. Next Steps: Implement the Region's modifications to Official Plan Amendment 49. A hearing to consider a motion to dismiss the appeal will be held in September 2024. Project Lead: With Council's approval in March 2024, city of Kitchener's portion of Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer work on Growing Together West is complete. (Architecture & Urban Form) Inclusionary Zoning Description: Inclusionary Zoning can be used to require new, multi -unit housing developments to include affordable units. The Region, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are coordinating their approach to implementing inclusionary zoning within MTSAs. A portion of this work is being funded through the Provincial Streamline Development Approvals Funding. This work is being coordinated with Growing Together. Current Status: A consultant has been retained to update market analysis for COMPLETE Inclusionary Zoning. The Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan amendment has been approved by the Region. Next Steps: Staff will undertake an economic conditions assessment and report back to Council by Q4 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q4 2024 Tim Done ani — Senior Planner Page 149 of 164 Attachment C — Significant Planning Projects (Q3 2024) CITY WIDE Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Description: Review of Kitchener's Zoning By-law 85-1. Approved in phases with the latest phase (residential zones) being approved in 2022. Final phase includes specific properties previously deferred. Current Status: ONGOING Zoning updates since 2023 have focused on Major Transit Station Areas which is occurring through Growing Together. Next Steps: Final phase includes specific properties previously deferred and specific geographies. Some geographies require additional land use study which is occurring through Kitchener 2051 — Official Plan update. Project Lead: TBD Target Completion: 2025/26 High Performance Development Standards Description: Establish a harmonized high performance development standard for new development, partnering with municipalities in Waterloo Region, under the leadership of WR Community Energy. Current Status: ONGOING Initial engagement took place this spring including staff, development industry, Climate Change and Environment Committee, and the community to formally launch the project and inform the first draft. Next Steps: Preparation of the first draft is ongoing and expected to be released for engagement later this year. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2025 Janine Oosterveld, Manager Lodging Homes Customer Experience & Project City-wide lodging home permissions in zoning are now final. The Management related Official Plan amendment is with the Region for approval. Housing for All Implementation Description: Kitchener Housing for All Strategy was approved in 2020 and identifies actions for the City to address homelessness and housing issues in Kitchener. Current Status: ONGOING An update was provided to Council on the progress of Housing for All action items in March 2022. Lived Expertise Working Group Council authorized a 2 year extension to the Lived Expertise Working Group in June 2024 with administration of the group being done by city staff. The first meeting is scheduled for September 4. Lodging Homes City-wide lodging home permissions in zoning are now final. The related Official Plan amendment is with the Region for approval. Next Steps: At this time, pending resource capacity, a second update on Housing for All actions items is anticipated in 2025. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2025+ for Housing for All implementation. Natalie Goss — Manager Policy & Research Partial Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Kitchener 2051 - New Official Plan Description: A comprehensive review of Kitchener's Official Plan to, among other things, align with changes in Provincial legislation, policies, and plans and the Region of Waterloo's Official Plan Amendment No. 6. Current Status: All consultants have been retained and all technical background ONGOING studies are underway. Recruitment and selection for members for the Kitchener 2051 Community Working Group occurred in July and August. Page 150 of 164 Partial Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Kitchener 2051 - New Official Plan Next Steps: The inaugural meeting for the Kitchener 2051 Community Working Group is scheduled for September. A public launch event is scheduled for early October. An update report on the progress of Kitchener 2051 is planned for December 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2026 Tim Donegani — Senior Planner John Zunic — Senior Planner Provincial legislation, policies, plans review Description: A significant number of Provincial legislative and policy changes have occurred throughout 2022 and 2023. The Planning Division has formally added this review to their workplan due to the significant time and resources that have been required to review changes and provide comments. Current Status: ONGOING Since the June 2024 quarterly report the following Provincial legislative and policy changes were posted: • New Provincial Planning Statement Project Lead: Target Completion: N/A Planning Management Team Rental Housing, Eviction and Displacement Study Description: In January 2023 Council directed that staff look at tools that are within Kitchener's jurisdiction with respect to rental replacement and other tools and advocacy opportunities for the transitioning of displaced residents. Current Status: COMPLETE Council approved a Rental Replacement By-law and necessary amendments to Kitchener's Official Plan and Demolition Control By- law in June. Kitchener's Rental Replacement By-law is now in effect. Next Steps: Staff have drafted a Rental Replacement application and guidelines and are implementing the Rental Replacement By-law. Project Lead: Lucas Van Meer -Mass — Senior Planner (Housing) Tree Conservation Tools Review — Phase 2 Description: With Council's approval of Kitchener's tree canopy target in January 2022, Council directed staff to review existing tree conversation processes within the City to explore opportunities for strengthened measures. This work includes a review of Kitchener's Tree Bylaw and Tree Conservation Bylaw, tree planting requirements within the Development Manual, and Tree Management Policy. Current Status: Development of the work plan for phase 2 is complete and focuses ONGOING on improvements to both public and private tree management tools. Next Steps: At this time, an update on the Tree Conservation Tools Review will be provided to Council in December 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2024/2025 Gaurang Khandelwal — Planner (Policy) Urban Design Manual Review — Part C Description: A comprehensive review of Kitchener's Urban Design Manual which has been occurring in phases. The last phase was approved in 2019. Final phase includes the urban design standards (Part C). Current Status: ONGOING Internal review of existing standards to understand opportunities for improvement. Next Steps: Draft updates to urban design standards and stakeholder engagement. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2024/2025 Page 151 of 164 Urban Design Manual Review — Part C Gaurang Khandelwal — Planner (Policy) WARD 1 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. WARD 2 — There are no Ward 2 specific projects at this time. WARD 3 Hidden Valley Secondary Plan Description: Development of updated land uses and Official Plan policies, including technical studies to inform them to implement the land use master plan approved by Council in 2019. Current Status: IN PROGRESS Technical studies have been finalized. Staff are working towards a Consultants have been re-engaged following Council's authorization recommended land use and zoning framework for Hidden Valley for in June to undertake necessary studies for the new geographic scope Council's consideration. Next Steps: Statutory public meeting and Council consideration of land use and the landowners on matters of shared interest. A public information zoning changes. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q3/Q4 2024 Carrie Musselman — Senior Next Steps: Environmental Planner Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Growing Together East (Major Transit Station Area) Planning Framework Review Description: Comprehensive review and update of land use, zoning, and urban design guidelines for the Block Line, Fairway, and Sportsworld Major Transit Station Areas. Current Status: Community engagement occurred throughout the summer. An RFQ TO COMMENCE Q2 2024 process for consultant services on noise, transportation and market analysis is underway. Next Steps: Engage consultants for technical aspects of work to inform recommended land use and zoning. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2025 Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer (Architecture & Urban Form) WARD 4 and WARD 5 Dundee Secondary Plan Description: Development of a new secondary plan (land use, transportation, natural heritage system, complete community) for lands in south-west Kitchener. The project will also fulfill the requirements for an environmental assessment and will recommend infrastructure to service the area. Current Status: ONGOING Consultants have been re-engaged following Council's authorization in June to undertake necessary studies for the new geographic scope of the Dundee Secondary Plan. Staff continue to meet monthly with the landowners on matters of shared interest. A public information center is scheduled for September 12 to engage with the community about the Dundee Secondary Plan. Next Steps: City staff will continue to work with landowners to advance work for lands within southwest Kitchener. A full community, stakeholder, and Indigenous engagement process is occurring. Project Leads: Target Completion: Q2/Q3 2025 Carrie Musselman — Senior Environmental Planner Gaurang Khandelwal — Planner (Policy) Page 152 of 164 WARD 6 — There are no Ward 6 specific projects at this time. WARD 7 — There are no Ward 7 specific projects at this time. WARD 8 — There are no Ward 8 specific projects at this time. WARDS 9 & 10 Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Growing Together West (Protected Major Transit Station Area) Planning Framework Review Description: Comprehensive review and update of land use, zoning, and urban design guidelines for the 7 Major Transit Station Areas west of the Conestoga Expressway. Current Status: Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for ONGONG Growing Together West in March 2024. The Official Plan amendments have been approved by the Region of Waterloo The Zoning By-law amendment for the Protected Major Transit Station areas is under appeal. Next Steps: Implement the Region's modifications to Official Plan Amendment 49. A hearing to consider a motion to dismiss the appeal will be held in September 2024. Project Lead: With Council's approval in March 2024, city of Kitchener's portion of Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer work on Growing Together West is complete. (Architecture & Urban Form) Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Inclusionary Zoning Description: Inclusionary Zoning can be used to require new, multi -unit housing developments to include affordable units. The Region, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are coordinating their approach to implementing inclusionary zoning within MTSAs. A portion of this work is being funded through the Provincial Streamline Development Approvals Funding. This work is being coordinated with Growing Together. Current Status: A consultant has been retained to update market analysis for ONGOING Inclusionary Zoning. The Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan amendment has been approved by the Region. Next Steps: Staff will undertake an economic conditions assessment and report back to Council by Q4 2024. Project Leads: Target Completion of Council report back — Q4 2024 Tim Donegani — Senior Planner Elyssa Pompa - Planner District Energy Business Case Description: Pre -feasibility study endorsed by Council in 2020. Current phase of work includes conducting detailed technical and financial feasibility to connect new/existing public and private buildings in downtown to a system primarily powered by geothermal energy. Current Status: A consultant has been retained for the next phase of work. ONGOING Next Steps: An update to Council is currently targeted for October 2024. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q3/Q4 2024 Tim Donegani — Senior Planner Page 153 of 164 Attachment D — Affordable Housing and Projects to Streamline Approvals (Q3 2024) 2024 Active Affordable Housing Development Status Address and Total Units Affordable Status City incentives applicant Units 83-97 Victoria St N, 44 44 Under construction Project manager The Working Centre Affordable rental housing incentives (planning and building application fees waived 82 Wilson Ave, 123 32 (net Under construction Affordable rental housing Region of Waterloo (existing) increase) incentives (planning and building application fees waived 49 Queen St N, 41 41 Under construction Affordable rental housing Indwell Community incentives (planning and Homes and St. Peter's building application fees Lutheran Church waived 137 Queen St S, 57 21 Clearing conditions of Project manager St Paul's Lutheran site plan approval, Affordable rental housing Church shoring permit issued, incentives (planning and Committee of building application fees Adjustment application waived) approved 210 Duke St E, 100 40 Final site plan approval Project manager Knossos Housing issued, foundation Affordable rental housing permit issued, full incentives (planning and building permit under building application fees review waived) 47 Charles St. E 160 160 Clearing conditions of Project manager House of Friendship site plan approval Affordable rental housing incentives (planning and building application fees waived) 15-105 Mooregate 378 378 Conditional site plan Project manager Cres approval granted Affordable rental housing Region of Waterloo incentives (planning and building application fees waived 878 Frederick St 18 18 Clearing conditions of Affordable rental housing KW Habilitation site plan approval incentives (planning and Services building application fees waived Total New Units: 798 734 Page 154 of 164 Projects to Streamline Development Approvals Site Plan folder updates Description: Updating the file management software (AMANDA) for site plan applications to continue process improvements and prepare for the public portal which will allow applicants to submit applications, make payment and monitor progress. Current Status: Underway A multi -disciplinary team of development review staff are working with the technology project manager to identify workflow improvements to integrate into folder updates. Next Steps: The working team will be testing folder updates once complete later this summer. Once testing is complete, the updated folders will go live for use on site plan applications with updated procedures and training to support staff. 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