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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: February 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Tina Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
519-783-8913
PREPARED BY: Evan Wittmann, Senior Planner, 519-783-8523
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: February 5, 2025
REPORT NO.: DSD-2025-045
SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2025-010 180 Ahrens St. W.
Consent Application B2025-003 180 Ahrens St. W.
RECOMMENDATION:
Minor Variance Application A2025-010
That Minor Variance Application A2025-010 for 180 Ahrens Street West requesting
relief from Section 7.6 of Zoning By-law 2019-051 to permit a Front Yard setback of
4.5 metres instead of the required 9.7 metres, generally in accordance with drawings
prepared by David Craig Dumart, dated January 21, 2025, BE APPROVED.
Consent Application B2025-003
That Consent Application B2025-003 requesting consent to sever a parcel of land
having a lot width of 14.8 metres, a lot depth of 20.8, metres and a lot area of 318
square metres, BE APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. That Minor Variance Application A2025-010 receive final approval.
2. and
associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-
Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required.
3. That the Owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to
verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) to the
4. That the Owner provides a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s)
prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
.dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies of the
plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of
Mapping Technologist.
5. That the existing foundation be removed
Manager, Development Approvals and Chief Building Official.
6. That the Owner shall:
a) Prepare a Tree Preservation Plan for the Severed and Retained lands, in
by the
demolition, 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.
b) That the Owner further agrees to implement the approved plan. No changes
to the said plan shall be
Manager, Site Plans.
c) Maintain the lands, in accordance with the approved Tree Preservation and
Enhancement Plan, for the life of the development.
7. That the Owner pay to the City of Kitchener a cash-in-lieu contribution for park
dedication of $11,892.00.
8. The Owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener, to be
prepared by the City Solicitor, which shall acknowledge that the severed
lands are un-serviced and shall provide for the installation of services and
service connections to the severed lands to be completed prior to any future
development of the severed lands. The agreement shall further require the
Owner to include a notice provision in all future Agreements of Purchase and
Sale for the severed lands advising potential Purchaser(s) that the severed
lands are unserviced. The said agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the
Director of Engineering Services and the City Solicitor and shall be registered
on title to the severed lands.
9. That the Owner submit the Consent review fee of $350 per application to the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to review and recommendations with respect to the Minor
Variance and Consent applications for 180 Ahrens Street West.
Staff recommend that the applications be approved.
There are no financial implications.
Community engagement included a notice sign being placed on the property advising
that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received, notice of the
application was mailed to all property owners within 30 metres of the subject property
Committee of Adjustment meeting.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is a corner lot located at the northwest of the intersection of Ahrens
Street West and Wilhelm Street in the Mt. Hope Huron Park neighbourhood. The subject
property currently features a foundation for a single detached dwelling, which is no longer
under construction. The lot was consequently sold before construction was completed.
The new owner is pursuing a minor variance and consent application rather than
completing the plan of the previous owner.
Figure 1: Aerial view of the subject property
Figure 2: The subject property, view from Ahrens Street W (taken January 30, 2025)
Community Areas2 Urban Structure and is
Low Rise Residential on Map 3
Low Rise Residential Four Zone (RES-4)-law 2019-
051.
The purpose of the application is to reduce the required front yard setback to 4.5 metres
D) of Zoning By-law 2019-051, requiring the front yard
setback of the subject property to be calculated usi
one metre. The established front yard is calculated by taking the average of the existing
front yard setback of the property on either side of the subject property. The resulting
established front yard is roughly 10.7 metres, resulting in a minimum front yard setback
requirement of 9.7 metres.
This variance would apply to the severed parcel of Consent Application B2025-010, a
consent application for the same property. No variances are requested or required for the
retained parcel.
Figure 3: Proposed consent and variance sketch
REPORT:
Planning Comments Minor Variance Application A2025-010:
In considering the four tests for the minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990 Chap. P 13, as amended, Planning staff offers the following
comments:
General Intent of the Official Plan
The subject property is designated in the Official Plan. Section
15.D.3 of the Official Plan provides policy direction on lands under residential
designations.
Policy 15.D.3.3 provides urban design principles regarding the integration of new
development in low rise residential areas:
a) compatibility of building form with respect to massing, scale, design;
b) the relationship of housing to adjacent buildings, streets and exterior areas;
c) adequate and appropriate parking areas are provided on site; and,
d) adequate and appropriate amenity areas and landscaped areas are provided on
site.
Policy 15.D.3.4 provides additional direction for new residential buildings in predominately
low density neighbourhoods, such as the one surrounding the subject property.
All new residential buildings, additions and/or modifications to existing residential buildings
and conversions in predominantly low density neighbourhoods should be compatible with
and respect the massing, scale, design and physical character of the established
neighbourhood and have both appropriate landscaped areas and parking areas provided
on site.
The severed parcel meets all lot size requirements; however, in establishing a future
building envelope, the setbacks required as-of-right limit development potential. The
proposed reduced front yard setback would align the severed parcel building envelope
with the exterior side yard setback of the retained parcel, creating a consistent built form
edge, which is generally in keeping with the street. The requested variance is required to
meet the intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
abutting the subject property on both sides. The intent of this approach is to maintain a
generally consistent built form in the older and more established neighbourhoods of the
City.
The property abutting to the east, 110 Wilhelm Street, is set back considerably (roughly
17.5 metres) from Wilhelm Street. By basing the established front yard on this
measurement, a greater than normal front yard setback is required on the subject
property. The properties along Wilhelm Street are generally setback between 4 and 6
metres. The front yard setback of 110 Wilhelm is anomalous to the area and by using this
yard in the established front yard calculation, an additional property that is not consistent
with the area would be created, being the severed parcel.
Additionally, the retained parcel has a minimum exterior side yard setback of 4.5 metres.
The exterior side yard is the Wilhelm Street frontage, and as a result, by reducing the
required front yard setback to 4.5 metres, a consistent built form edge will be created. This
would maintain the intent of the Zoning By-law.
Is/Are the Effects of the Variance(s) Minor?
A common approach to determine if the effect of a variance is minor is to consider the
impacts on the surrounding area. The proposed 4.5 metre setback is generally consistent
with the neighbourhood and would align with the exterior side yard setback of the abutting
retained lot. By reducing the required front yard setback no impacts are anticipated and
the variance would be considered minor.
Figure 4: Lot and building fabric of the surrounding area
Is/Are the Variance(s) Desirable For The Appropriate Development or Use of the Land,
Building and/or Structure?
The creation of an appropriately sized lot in a low rise residential neighbourhood is an
example of gentle intensification that is supported by City staff. The severed lot meets the
Zoning By-law requirements for size and area but is limited by the calculation of the
established front yard and large setback of the abutting property. By reducing the front
yard setback, a developable parcel can be created with no other variances required. As
such, the variance will establish a desirable use of the land.
Additionally, the decreased front yard setback will reduce the paved area of the severed
parcel, as a driveway will have less distance to cover to connect the roadway to the future
dwelling. A lesser amount of paved area is a desirable lot condition.
Planning Comments Consent Application B2025-003:
In considering all the relevant Provincial legislation, Regional and City policies and
regulations, Planning staff offer the following comments:
Provincial Planning Statement (PPS 2024)
Staff are satisfied that the proposed severance application is consistent with the Provincial
Planning Statement in general and as it relates to housing policies in Chapter 2 regarding
intensification and facilitating housing options. The creation of a new parcel contributes to
gentle intensification, with the potential to contribute Additional Dwelling Units to further
add further housing options. Section 2.2 1 (b) of the PPS 2024 states that Planning
authorities shall provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities
to meet projected needs of current and future residents of the regional market area by
permitting and facilitating all housing options required to meet the social, health, economic
and well-being requirements of current and future residents, can remain achievable. The
proposed consent application will contribute towards housing needs and is therefore
consistent with this policy direction.
Regional Official Plan (ROP):
the Urban Area. The subject propertyfallsis-
Up
housing in terms of form, tenure, density, and affordability to satisfy the various physical,
social, economic, and personal support needs of current and future residents within these
designations. The neighbourhood provides for the physical and community infrastructure
required for residential development, including transportation networks, municipal water
and wastewater systems, and a broad range of social and public health services,
conforming with Policy 2.D.1 of the ROP. Staff are satisfied that the proposed severance
applications adhere to these policies and conforms to the ROP.
on Map 2 Urban Structure and is
on Map 3
Policy 3.C.2.50 of the Official Plan establishes the intent for Community Areas: The
planned function of Community Areas is to provide for residential uses as well as non-
residential supporting uses intended to serve the immediate residential areas.
The proposed consent in conformity with this policy. The retained and severed lots will
continue to provide residential uses.
Policy 3.C.2.52. provides direction regarding intensification in Community Areas: Limited
intensification may be permitted within Community Areas in accordance with the
applicable land use designation on Map 3 and the Urban Design Policies in Section 11.
The proposed development must be sensitive to and compatible with the character, form
and planned function of the surrounding context.
The following Sections of the Official Plan are applicable to this application in
implementing Policy 3.C.2.52.:
15.D.3.8. The Low Rise Residential land use designation will accommodate a full
range of low density housing types which may include single detached
dwellings, additional dwelling units, attached and detached, semi-detached
dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, townhouse dwellings in a cluster
development, low-rise multiple dwellings, special needs housing, and other
forms of low-rise housing.
15.D.3.9. The City will encourage and support the mixing and integrating of innovative
and different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a low-rise built form.
The proposed consent will create one additional parcel for low rise residential use. This
use is permitted in the Low Rise Residential land use designation, which will contribute to
maintaining a low-rise built form in the area, conforming to the above noted policies.
Section 17.E.20.5 of the Official Plan implements Section 51 of the Planning Act and
contains policies regarding infill development and lot creation (Consent Policies).These
policies state the following:
Applications for consent to create new lots will only be granted where:
a) the lots comply with the policies of this Plan, any Community Plan
and/or Secondary Plan, and that the lots are in conformity with the
Zoning By-law, or a minor variance has been granted to correct any
deficiencies;
b) the lots reflect the general scale and character of the established
development pattern of surrounding lands by taking into consideration
lot frontages, areas, and configurations;
c) all of the criteria for plan of subdivision are given due consideration;
d) the lot will have frontage on a public street;
e) municipal water services are available;
f) municipal sanitary services are available except in accordance with
Policy 14.C.1.19;
g) a Plan of Subdivision or Condominium has been deemed not to be
necessary for proper and orderly development; and,
h) the lot(s) will not restrict the ultimate development of adjacent
The proposed consent conforms with the above noted policy. The retained and severed lots
meet the requirements of the Zoning By-law, except the provision where a minor variance is
requested. In satisfying 17.E.20.5.b), a mix of lot fabrics are found in the area. The proposed
lots are generally reflective of the lotting pattern of the area, particularly when compared to
those at the intersection of Ahrens Street West and Wilhelm Street.
Zoning By-law 2019-051
RES-4-law 2019-051.
The following table outlines the RES-4 zone requirements and conformity of the retained
and severed parcels for single detached dwellings:
Zone Retained Lot Severed Lot
Provision
Requirement Provided Conformity Requirement Provided Conformity
2222
Minimum 235 m 372 m Y 235 m 318 m Y
Lot Area
Minimum 12.8 m 13.7 m Y 9.0 m 14.8 m Y
Lot Width
Minimum 6.5 m 7 m Y 9.75 m 4.5 m N
Front
Yard
Maximum 8.5 m 7 m Y 11.75 4.5 m Y
Front
Yard
Minimum 7.5 m 7.5 m Y 7.5 m 7.5 m Y
Rear Yard
Minimum 1.2 m 1.2 m Y 1.2 m 1.2 m Y
Interior
Side Yard
Minimum 4.5 m 4.5 m Y 4.5 m NA NA
Exterior
Side Yard
Maximum 55% < 55% Y 55% < 55% Y
Lot
Coverage
As demonstrated, only one variance is required to facilitate the proposed consent, being
the minimum front yard for the severed parcel.
Planning Conclusions/Comments:
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51(24) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, staff is satisfied that the creation of the severed lots are
desirable and appropriate.
Environmental Planning Comments:
To complete a Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan prior to demolition/building
permit/grading/servicing, etc. for both the severed and retained parcels.
Heritage Planning Comments:
The Kitchener Cultural Heritage Landscape Study (CHLS) dated December 2014 and
prepared by The Landplan Collaborative Ltd. was approved by Council in 2015. The CHLS
serves to establish an inventory and was the first step of a phased Cultural Heritage
Landscape (CHL) conservation process. The property municipally addressed as 180
Ahrens Street West is located within the Mount Hope/Breithaupt Neighbourhood CHL. The
proposed front yard setback is not anticipated to have any major impacts on the cultural
heritage value of Mt. Hope/Breithaupt Neighborhood. As such, staff have no concerns.
Staff would, however, encourage that any new development be compatible with the
surrounding character of the neighborhood in terms of setbacks, massing, and materials.
Building Division Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed consent. Region of Waterloo and
Area Municipalities' Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal
Services (DGSSMS) allows only one service per lot. Building permit(s) will be required for
the construction of the new residential buildings.
Engineering Division Comments:
That the Owner shall enter into an agreement to be prepared by the City Solicitor which
shall acknowledge that the severed lands are un-serviced and shall provide for the
installation of services and service connections to the severed lands to be completed prior
to any future development of the severed lands. The agreement shall further require the
Owner to include a notice provision in all future Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the
severed lands advising potential Purchaser(s) that the severed lands are un-serviced. The
said agreement shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the City
Solicitor and shall be registered on title to the severed lands.
Parks/Operations Division Comments:
There are no inventoried City tree assets that will be impacted by the proposed
development.
Cash-in-lieu of park land dedication will be required prior to deed endorsement of the
severed parcel as 1 new development lot will be created. The cash-in-lieu dedication
required is $11,862. Park Dedication is calculated at 5% of the new development lots only,
with a land valuation calculated by the lineal frontage of 14.8 m at a land value of $36,080
per frontage meter with a per unit cap of $11,862.
Transportation Planning Comments:
A2025-010
Transportation Services have no concerns with this application.
B2025-003
Transportation Services have no concerns with this application.
Region of Waterloo Comments:
A2025-010
No concerns.
B2025-003
The Owner/Applicant proposes consent to sever to create new residential lot; being
severed lot - 318 sqm area with 14.8m frontage on Wilhem St; and retained lot 372 sqm
area with 13.7m frontage on Ahren St W and 24m frontage on Wilhem St. The application
states existing lot is vacant (partially completed foundation with building permit), proposes
future single detached dwelling on each lot. The lands are designated Built-up Area within
the Urban Area boundary in the ROP, designated Low Rise Residential in the City Official
Plan, and zoned RES-4.
Threats Inventory Database
The following information is provided in the interim, until such time as access to the Threat
Inventory Database (TID) has been transferred to the Area Municipality. On review of the
Threat Inventory Database, there are no records associated with the subject lands or
adjacent lands.
Regional Fees
Regional staff have not received the fee for consent review of $350 per application. The
payment of fee will be required as a condition of approval.
In summary, Regional Staff has no objection to this application subject to the following
condition(s):
1. That the Owner/Developer submit the consent review fee of $350 per application to
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
GRCA Comments:
GRCA has no objection to the approval of the above applications. The subject properties
do not contain any natural hazards such as watercourses, floodplains, shorelines,
wetlands, or valley slopes. The properties are not subject to Ontario Regulation 41/24 and,
therefore, a permission from GRCA is not required.
Hydro One Comments:
We are in receipt of your Application for Consent, B2025-003 dated 2025-01-23. We have
reviewed the documents concerning the noted Plan and have no comments or concerns at
this time. Our preliminary review considers issues
Facilities and Corridor Lands' only.
consult their local area Distribution Supplier. Where Hydro One is the local supplier the
Owner/Applicant must contact the Hydro subdivision group at subdivision@Hydroone.com
or 1-866-272-3330.
To confirm if Hydro One is your local distributor please follow the following link:
Stormcentre (hydroone.com) Please
entering the address or by zooming in and out of the map.
If you have any further questions or inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-
664-9376 or e-mail CustomerCommunications@HydroOne.com to be connected to your
Local Operations Centre.
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
of the Committee of Adjustment meeting. A notice sign was placed on the property
advising that a Committee of Adjustment application has been received. The sign advises
Planning Division. A notice of the application was mailed to all property owners within 30
metres of the subject property.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
Planning Act
Provincial Planning Statement (PPS 2024)
Regional Official Plan (ROP)
Official Plan (2014)
Zoning By-law 2019-051
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
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150 Frederick Street, 8floor
Kitchener Ontario N2G 4J3 Canada
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4449
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Erica Ali
W. Phone: 226-751-3388
File: D20-20/25 KIT
January 31, 2025
VIA EMAIL
Connie Owen
Administrative Clerk, Legislative Services
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Re: Comments on Consent Applications: B2025-002 to B2025-004
Committee of Adjustment Hearing February 18, 2025
City of Kitchener
Please accept the following comments for the above-noted Consent applications to be
considered at the upcoming Committee of Adjustment Hearing.
AM File No: B 2025-002
Address: 685 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Location: TRACT GERMAN COMPANY PT LOT 47 RP 58R13851 PT 1
Owner: 1465762 Ontario Ltd c/o Sharon Shaw (Kingsley Property Management)
Applicant: CTS Planning & Land Development c/o Chris Stoyanovich
Owner/applicant is seeking consent to sever part of parcel to register lease over 21
years for landslocated at the corner of regional roads, Ottawa St S and Fischer
Hallman. This amends the existing lease between the tenant (PPFWEN Restaurant
Inc) and the property owner (1465762 Ontario Ltd). The consent is for an irregular
shaped part of land with restaurant/ drive-thru (706.4 sqm) within the commercial
shopping plaza (15, 226 sqm). There is no proposed change to land use or site
alteration.
The lands are designated Built-Up Area within the Urban Area Boundary in the ROP,
designated Commercial in the City’s Official Plan, and zoned COM 2(35)
“Neighbourhood Shopping Centre”.
Regional Road Access
The subject lands are located at the corner of Ottawa St S (RR#4) and Fischer-Hallman
Rd (RR#58), with access to both Regional Roads.To allow for the continued use of the
existing access(es), acopy of a signed mutual access agreement for both the severed
and retained parcels isrequired by the Region as condition ofapproval.
Threats Inventory Database
The following information is provideduntil
such time as access to the Threat Inventory
Database (TID) has been transferred to the
Area Municipality.
On review of the Threat Inventory Database,
there are no records associated with the
subject lands, and one record associated with
the adjacent property at 1425 Ottawa St S,
identifying a high-levelthreat (Kitchener-
Wilmot Hydro Inc -Electrical Utility Site).
In summary, Regional Staff has no objectionto this application subject to the
following condition(s):
1.That the Owner/Developersubmit a copy of the signed mutual access agreement
for both severed and retained parcels to the satisfaction of the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo.
AM File No: B2025-003
Address: 180 Ahrens St W
Description: PLAN 75 PT LOT 1 PT LOT 2
Owner: David Craig Dumart
Applicant: David Craig Dumart
Owner/applicant proposes consent to sever to create new residential lot; being severed
lot - 318 sqm area with 14.8m frontage on Wilhem St; and retained lot – 372 sqm area
with 13.7m frontage on Ahren St W and 24m frontage on Wilhem St. The application
states existing lot is vacant (partially completed foundation with building permit),
proposes future single detached dwelling on each lot.. The lands are designated Built-
up Area within the Urban Area boundary in the ROP, designated Low Rise Residential
in the City Official Plan, and zoned RES-4.
Threats Inventory Database
The following information is provided in the interim, until such time as access to the
Threat Inventory Database (TID) has been transferred to the Area Municipality. On
review of the Threat Inventory Database, there are no records associated with the
subject lands or adjacent lands.
Regional Fees
Regional staff have not received the fee for consent review of $350 per application. The
payment of fee will be required as a condition of approval.
In summary, Regional Staff has no objection to this application subject to the
following condition(s):
1. That the Owner/Developer submit the consent review fee of $350 per application
to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
AM File No: B2025-004 (lot creation); B2025-005 (easement)
Address: 86 Florence Ave
Description: PLAN 308 LOT 110 PT LOT 109 PT LOT 111 PT LOT 116
Owner: Knezevic Mirko
Applicant: Bobicon Ltd C/O Boban Jokanovic
Owner/applicant proposes consent to sever for new lot creation and access easement.
Severed lot is proposed 582.59sqm area with 9.91m frontage; retained lot is 512.73
sqm area with 10.52m frontage; and easement is 70.71sqm area, with 48.77m depth
and 1.45m width. Redevelopment is proposed for a single detached dwelling with 4
units on each lot. Access easement is proposed for shared drive to access rear parking
located on both lots. The lands are designated Built-up Area within the Urban Area
boundary in the ROP, designated Low Rise Residential in the City Official Plan, and
zoned RES-4.
Threats Inventory Database
The following information is provided in the interim, until such time as access to the
Threat Inventory Database (TID) has been transferred to the Area Municipality. On
review of the Threat Inventory Database, there are no records associated with the
subject lands or adjacent lands.
Regional Fees
Regional staff have not received the fee for consent review of $350 per application. The
payment of fee will be required as a condition of approval.
In summary, Regional Staff has no objection to this application subject to the
following condition(s):
1. That the Owner/Developer submit the consent review fee of $350 per application
to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
General Comments
Any submission requirements may be subject to peer review, at the owner/
Owner/Developer’s expense as per By-law 23-062. If any other applications are
required to facilitate the application, note that fees are subject to change and additional
requirements may apply.
Any future development on the lands subject to the above-noted consent applications
will be subject to the provisions of Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any
successor thereof. Prior to final approval, City staff must be in receipt of the above-
noted Regional condition clearances.
Please accept this letter as our request for a copy of the staff reports, decisions and
minutes pertaining to each of the consent applications noted above. Should you require
Regional Staff to be in attendance at the meeting or have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Thank you,
Erica Ali RPP
Planner, Regional Growth, Development and Sustainability Services
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
January 27, 2024
Connie Owen
City of KitchenerFile No.: D20-20/
200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN
P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Subject: Committee of Adjustment Meeting February 18, 2025, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have the following comments:
1) A 2025 – 005 – 42 Hillcrest Lane - No Concerns
2) A 2025 – 006 – 19 Carlin Avenue - No Concerns
3) A 2025 – 007 – 864 King Street West - No Concerns
4) A 2025 – 008 – 1035 Ottawa Street North - No Concerns
5) A 2025 – 009 – 775 Queen Street South - No Concerns
6) A 2025 – 010 – 180 Ahrens Street West - No Concerns
7) A 2025 – 011 – 86 Florence Avenue (retained) - No Concerns
8) A 2025 – 012 – 86 Florence Avenue (severed) - No Concerns
Please be advised that any development on the subject lands is subject to the
provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any successor
thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these
developments prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numbers listed. If a site
is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply.
Please forward any decisions on the above-mentioned Application numbers to the
undersigned.
Document Number: 4880325
28935
Yours Truly,
Katrina Fluit
Transportation Planner
(226) 753-4808
CC:
Connie Owen, City of Kitchener
CofA@Kitchener.ca
Document Number: 4880325
January 31, 2025via email
Marilyn Mills
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
DearMarilyn Mills,
Re:Committee of Adjustment Meeting February 18, 2025
Applications for Minor Variance
A 2025-00619 Carlin Avenue
A 2025-007864 King Street West
A 2025-0081035 Ottawa Street North
A 2025-009775 Queen Street South
A2025-010180 Ahrens Street West
A 2025-01186 Florence Avenue
A 2025-01286 Florence Avenue
Applicationsfor Consent
B 2025-002685 Fischer Hallman Road
B 2025-003180 Ahrens Street West
B 2025-00486 Florence Avenue
B 2025-00586 Florence Avenue
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff has reviewed the above-noted
applications.
GRCA has no objection to the approval of the above applications.The subject properties do
not contain any natural hazards such as watercourses, floodplains, shorelines, wetlands, or
valley slopes.The properties arenot subject to Ontario Regulation 41/24and,therefore,a
permission from GRCA is not required.
Should you haveany questions, please contact meataherreman@grandriver.caor 519-
621-2763 ext. 2228.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman,CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority
From:LANDUSEPLANNING
To:Committee of Adjustment (SM)
Subject:Kitchener - 180 Ahrens Street West - B 2025-003
Date:Thursday, January 30, 2025 1:50:49 PM
Hello,
We are in receipt of your Application for Consent, B 2025-003 dated 2025-01-23. We have reviewed the documents
concerning the noted Plan and have no comments or concerns at this time. Our preliminary review considers issues
affecting Hydro One’s 'High Voltage Facilities and Corridor Lands' only.
For proposals affecting 'Low Voltage Distribution Facilities’ the Owner/Applicant should consult their local area
Distribution Supplier. Where Hydro One is the local supplier the Owner/Applicant must contact the Hydro subdivision
group at subdivision@Hydroone.com or 1-866-272-3330.
To confirm if Hydro One is your local distributor please follow the following link: Stormcentre (hydroone.com)
Please select “Search” and locate the address in question by entering the address or by zooming in and out of the map.
If you have any further questions or inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-664-9376 or e-mail
CustomerCommunications@HydroOne.com to be connected to your Local Operations Centre
If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself.
Thank you,
Dennis De Rango
Specialized Services Team Lead,
Real Estate Department
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Tel: (905)946-6237
Email: Dennis.DeRango@HydroOne.com
