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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2025-089 - Quarterly Report - Planning and Housing Policy Division and Development and Housing Aprovals DivisionStaff Report J IKgc.;i' r� R Development Services Department www.kitchener.ca REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee DATE OF MEETING: March 17, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy / City Planner, 519-783-8929 Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-783-8922 PREPARED BY: Rosa Bustamante, Director of Planning and Housing Policy / City Planner, 519-783-8929 Natalie Goss, Manager Policy & Research, 519-783-8933 Janine Oosterveld, Manager Customer Experience & Project Management, 519-783-8942 Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing Approvals, 519-783-8922 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: March 3, 2025 REPORT NO.: DSD -2025-089 SUBJECT: Quarterly Report (Q1) - 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, and 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 15,386 dwelling units (43.96% of housing pledge), Planning staff have issued final site plan approval for 5,034 dwelling units and building staff have issued building permits for 5,432 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 160 of 187 the land transaction to donate a City -owned parcel at River Road and Ottawa Street North for affordable owner occupied units. The other four initiatives are underway with various milestones anticipated over the coming months. o The Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentives Pilot Program has awarded $1.4 million in funding among five projects to date. 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 and preparation 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, 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 (Q1 2025) 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 was awarded $42.4 million, payable in 4 annual installments, as part of the Federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund to help deliver more affordable housing in our community. Nine 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 • 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 Page 161 of 187 Attachment B provides a description of each initiative, status, next steps and target completion. Major Planning Projects There are currently 12 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 • 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 Attachment C provides a description of each project, status, next steps, and target completion. Development Applications — Affordable Housing With a strong focus on the housing crisis, this report also includes a summary of the 2025 current projects that include affordable housing, that are either under review, have 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 2025 (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). In January 2025, the province amended Ontario Regulation 73/23 introducing new reporting requirements, including a new quarterly summary report (as per Schedule 4 of the regulation) which is required to be posted and maintained on a municipality's website for five years. 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, • 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); Page 162 of 187 application details, as applicable (date application submitted, date application deemed complete, application status, date of withdrawal, date of decision, date of adoption/passing, date of registration, number of suggested future residential units/lots); 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 Q4 2024 quarterly planning data reports to the Province are attached to this report (Attachment E). On an annual basis, each year by March 31 It, Kitchener is required to report geospatial data for the following areas: • Strategic Growth Areas • Employment Areas • Employment Area conversions • Major Transit Station Area boundaries • Settlement Area boundaries, and • Designated Serviced Land Supply This information will be submitted to the Province as required and new reporting requirements will be reflected in quarterly and annual reports for 2025. 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 metres 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. Page 163 of 187 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: 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 (Q1 2025) Attachment B — Housing Accelerator Fund Projects (Q1 2025) Attachment C — Significant Planning Projects (Q1 2025) Attachment D — Affordable Housing and Significant Streamlining Projects (Q1 2025) Attachment E — Provincial O. Reg 73/23 Q4 2024 Quarterly Planning Data Report Page 164 of 187 Attachment A — Significant Planning Applications Quarterly Report (Q1 2025) Current Significant Development Applications Subdivision (SA), Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) WARD 1 26 STANLEY AVENUE & 31 SCHWEITZER STREET Proposal: A Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to develop the vacant lands containing 62 semi- detached and 51 townhouse dwelling units. Each dwelling unit area will have a garage and driveway and there are 47 surface visitor parking spaces. Surface parking, amenity area, and private roadway comprise the common element areas. File Number: 30CDM-24215 Description: A vacant land plan of condominium consisting of semi- detached and townhouse dwellings. Application Type: CD Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA21/19/S/BB Description: To rezone the lands from R-4 and R-5 in By-law 85-1 to RES -5 in By-law 2019-051. 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. October 15, 2024 Owner: Newo Holdings Limited Applicant: GSP Group Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: The subdivision application was withdrawn and a vacant land plan of condominium is now proposed. A second Neighbourhood Meeting was held on October 15, 2024 outlining the revised proposal. Planning Staff and the Applicant are considering input provided at the Neighbourhood Meeting. WARD 2 New Application 468 TRUSSLER RD Proposal: A three and a half storey building containing 16 dwelling units. Access to the development is proposed off Arlington Boulevard, which will lead to a surface parking area containing a total of 8 parking stalls. File Number: OPA24/016/A/BB Description: To permit a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.84. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA24/031/A/BB Description: To rezone the subject lands from `RES -2' to `RES -5' with site-specific regulations to allow a multiple dwelling (stacked townhouses) with an interior side yard setback of 2.34 metres, a FSR of 0.84 and 8 parking spaces inclusive of visitor. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: February 5, 2025 Owner: 2597316 ONTARIO CORP Applicant: K. Smart Associates Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is under review. Page 165 of 187 WARD 3 808 & 836 COURTLAND AVE E Proposal: A mixed-use development containing 3 high-rise residential towers (22, 27 and 30 storeys), situated on a shared podium (977 dwelling units). The podium contains commercial uses (532.1m2). 509 parking spaces and 733 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. File Number: OPA24/011/C/AP Description: The Official Plan Amendment is proposing the change to high rise residential, designate a future park area as open space, the land use designation from Commercial and General Industrial and to adjust the limits of wooded areas designated as open space. Employment to High Density Residential with a Site Specific Policy Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are to permit a Floor Space Ratio of 7.0. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Description: To change the zoning from Restricted Business Park (B- accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA24/023/C/AP Description: The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to change the Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are zoning from C-6, 1 R, 73R, 76U & M-2, 29R (By-law 85-1) to RES -7 accepting and reviewing comments. with a Site Specific Provision to permit restaurant and retail use, Description: The plan of subdivision includes single detached, street reduce certain setbacks, allow a Floor Space Ratio of 7.0, increase townhouses & multiple dwellings along with parkland open space & the maximum building height to 102.6 metres / 30 storeys, and add stormwater management facilities. certain design -related regulations (By-law 2019-051). Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Eric Schneider Neighbourhood Meeting Date: October 23, 2024 Owner: 808 Courtland GP Inc. Applicant: Zehr Group Update Since Last Quarterly Report: New Application. This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. 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 Quarter) Report: No update. Archeological assessment work continues. Page 166 of 187 WARD 5 New Application 468 TRUSSLER RD Proposal: To remove Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law regulations which requires Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) standards from a nearby equestrian centre to permit the lands to be developed with low rise multiple residential development. File Number: OPA24/015/T/AP Description: To delete Specific Policy Area 24 and associated Site Industrial Employment to a Neighbourhood Node Specific Policy 15.D.12.24, which says, "Any development within the Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are identified area will comply with the Minimum Distance Separation accepting and reviewing comments. Formulae for any equestrian facility located west of Trussler Road in Description: To amend the zoning from EMP -1 (177) to MIX -1 with Wilmot Township." Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are of visitor parking. accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA24/010/T/AP Description: An application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has accepting and reviewing comments. been received to remove Holding Provision 30H which require MDS Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 9, 2025 compliance related to odours generated by the nearby equestrian Applicant: Up Consulting Ltd. centre. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: TBD Owner: Activa Holdings Inc. Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is under review. WARD 8 New Application 288 — 292 LAWRENCE AVE Proposal: A 3 -storey multiple dwelling with 18 units and 18 parking spaces File Number: OPA24/014/L/BB Description: An Official Plan Amendment is required from General Industrial to Mixed Use along with changing the Urban Structure from Industrial Employment to a Neighbourhood Node Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA24/030/L/BB Description: To amend the zoning from EMP -1 (177) to MIX -1 with a site-specific regulation to allow 1 parking space per unit inclusive of visitor parking. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Brian Bateman Neighbourhood Meeting Date: January 9, 2025 Owner: MSEE INC. Applicant: Up Consulting Ltd. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application and is under review. Page 167 of 187 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 Description: The applicant is now proposing to amend the (FSR) of 16.1, a reduced rear yard setback, and a parking reduction designation to High Density Commercial Residential with a Special to permit 618 parking spaces Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Status: Under appeal accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: ZBA22/008/B/KA Description: Site-specific regulations propose a Floor Space Ratio Residential Three (CR -3) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is (FSR) of 16.1, a reduced rear yard setback, and a parking reduction proposing the same base zone with site specific special regulations to permit 618 parking spaces Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are Space Ratio to 7.8, To require a minimum ground floor fagade height 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. parking spaces. 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: A hearing has been scheduled for April 22 — May 6, 2025. Page 168 of 187 WARD 10 New Applications 20 VICTORIA MARIE COURT VICTORIA COMMON Proposal: The final phase of the `Victoria Common' development, consisting of 3 towers, with building heights of 21, 33, and 35 storeys (maximum 110m). The proposal would add approximately 1,151 dwelling units, ranging from studios to 3 -bedroom units. A Floor Space Ratio of 5.21 is proposed for the subject lands, which would result in 2.0 FSR for the overall development. An outdoor, linear amenity space of approximately 1,737m2 is proposed, along with 1,747m2 of indoor amenity space across the subject lands. Predominantly underground parking is proposed. File Number: OPA25/001/V/AP Description: To amend the existing Specific Policy Area that applies to the subject lands. Application Type: OPA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. File Number: Description: To amend the existing Site Specific Provision that applies to the subject lands Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Andrew Pinnell Neighbourhood Meeting Date: March 25, 2025 Owner: i2 Developments (Victoria Applicant: MHBC PLANNING LTD Common) Inc. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application. A neighbourhood information meeting is planned for March 25, 2025. This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. 924-944 KING STREET EAST Proposal: A high-density, mixed-use development with 341 dwelling units, two commercial units, and a height of 28 -storeys. File Number: ZBA25/001/K/EW Description: To amend the Zoning By-law from Mixed Use Corridor (MU -2) to Mixed Use Corridor (MU -3) with site specific provisions in Zoning By-law 85-1, or amend from SGA -2 to SGA -3 in Zoning By- law 2019-051 should it come into force and effect during the review process. Site-specific provisions are requested for an increased Floor Space Ratio, increased height, parking requirement reduction, and rear yard setback. Application Type: ZBA Status: This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Staff Contact: Evan Wittmann Neighbourhood Meeting Date: February 19, 2025 Owner: 1000100206 and 1000187534 Applicant: GSP Group Inc. Ontario Inc.. Update Since Last Quarterly Report: This is a new application. This application has been circulated and Planning staff are accepting and reviewing comments. Page 169 of 187 Attachment B — Housing Accelerator Fund Projects Current Housing Accelerator Fund Projects Quarter 1, 2025 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 be used as part of the Build Now Initiative and achieve at least 63 units for affordable home ownership. In late 2024, Council agreed to lease a parcel of land on Wellington Street to a non-profit housing provider. Next Steps. Staff plan to bring a report to Council on next steps in Q2 2025. 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. The first 5 projects have been approved totalling 140 units, with $1.4M now allocated. Next Steps: There are currently 2 applications in progress. 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. With the support of the Housing Accelerator Fund, a staff working team undertook an implementation strategy that included streamlining processes, and fall education and awareness campaign that included a Guide to Addition Dwelling Units coupled with a social media campaign, information webinars and a pop-up Planning and Building service counter at the Kitchener Farmers Market. The Guide and webinar are available on the City's website: „Iklitclrieirieir..ca/Alf'.)Us ............................................................................................................................ Next Steps: This project is now complete. Staff will continue to monitor building permit applications and seek ways to support uptake of these units through streamlining processes and public education and awareness. Project Lead: Completed in 03 2024 (including post -decision implementation) Katie Anderl — Project Manager Page 170 of 187 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 continue to explore potential land acquisition opportunities. Project Lead: Target Completion: Ongoing 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: As part of the Official Plan project, the project team is working closely IN PROGRESS with the retained consultants to complete this initiative. Next Steps: The project team will continue to work closely with the retained The project team has worked closely with consultants to advance consultants throughout 2024 and 2025 to complete this initiative. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2026 Janine Oosterveld — Manager, Customer Experience and Project Project Lead: Management Lucas Van Meer -Mass — Senior 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. The project team has worked closely with consultants to advance work on this initiative. Next Steps: The final report is expected to be delivered in support of the Official Plan in Q2 2025. 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 S ortsworld Major Transit Station Areas. Current Status: Draft land use and zoning were tabled for community and IN PROGRESS collaborator conversations in February 2025. Next Steps: An Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments will be considered by Council for decision in April 2025. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2025 Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer (Architecture & Urban Form) Page 171 of 187 WARD 4 — There are no Ward 1 specific projects at this time. 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. Staff continue to work with the appellant on the matters under appeal. Project Lead: With Council's approval in March 2024, the City of Kitchener's portion Adam Clark — Senior Urban Designer of 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: In December Council approved an amendment to the Official Plan COMPLETE and Zoning By-law to commence Kitchener's inclusionary zoning framework in 2026 rather than 2025. Council also directed that staff report back by the end of 2025 on the economic conditions in Kitchener including whether any refinements on specific inclusionary zoning parameters should be adjusted. Next Steps: In continued coordination with the cities of Cambridge and Waterloo, and Region of Waterloo, an updated economic assessment including any refinements on specific inclusionary zoning parameter will occur throughout 2025. Project Lead: The scope of work for this HAF initiative is complete. Council directed Tim Donegani — Senior Planner staff to do further work outside the HAF initiative with a report back by the end of 2025. Page 172 of 187 Attachment C — Significant Planning Projects (Q1 2025) 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: PAUSED Zoning updates since 2023 have focused on Major Transit Station Areas which is occurring through Growing Together. Next Steps: As the only areas that remain in Zoning By-law 85-1 include geographic specific areas that require a land use review which is occurring through Kitchener 2051 — Official Plan update, a new comprehensive zoning by-law review will occur post decision on Kitchener 2051. Project Lead: TBD Target Completion: 2026/27 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 Engagement on the discussion draft including staff, development An information report on the status of the Housing for All Strategy industry, Climate Change and Environment Committee, and the action items is being presented to committee of Council on March community is underway Februar /March . Next Steps: Refining the draft standard based on engagement with the next Housing for All 2.0. phase of engagement later this year. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2025 Janine Oosterveld, Manager Customer Experience & Project Project Lead: Management Lucas Van Meer -Maas 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 information report on the status of the Housing for All Strategy action items is being presented to committee of Council on March 17th. This report also includes an overview of the scope of work of Housing for All 2.0. Next Steps: Work will advance on Housing for All 2.0. Additionally, staff are working towards reports back to Council on Kitchener's Rental Replacement By-law, and "renovictions" by-laws for June 2025. Project Lead: Target Completion: 2025+ for Housing for All implementation. Lucas Van Meer -Maas 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: The following was accomplished through Kitchener 2051 in Q1 2025 ONGOING • The community working group met in January and February to learn and share thoughts and feedback on the draft big ideas and focus areas • Community pop ups at community centers occurred in January throughout the city with a focus on reaching equity denied groups • A strategic session of Council was held to hear from Council on the draft gib ideas and focus areas • All technical studies are nearing completion Page 173 of 187 Partial Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative - Kitchener 2051 - New Official Plan Next Steps: In 2025 work will continue to advance on: • Development of and engagement on different ways Kitchener can accommodate its growth to 2051. • Development of and engagement on a draft new Official Plan. • Continued dialogue with Indigenous treaty partners. • Continuation of a speaker's series. 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 There were no Provincial legislative and policy changes posted as of the date of this report that required the review/comment by planning staff. Project Lead: Target Completion: N/A Planning Management Team 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 updates on Kitchener's Public Tree By-law. ONGOING Next Steps: At this time it is anticipated that an updated public tree by-law will be presented to Council for their consideration in Q2 2025. Additionally, staff continue to review tree conservation tools that can and do apply to private properties. Conversations with the community about the tools available to and currently used by Kitchener are planned for 02/03 2025. Updates to private tree tools is expected to be presented to Council in Q4 2025. 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: Post Kitchener 2051 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. Page 174 of 187 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 An Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment were considered by Current Status: ONGOING Committee of Council in January 2025 and was subsequently deferred for a decision to May 2025. Next Steps: Staff will be reporting back to Committee of Council by May 2025 on the matters raised through the deferral. Project Lead: Target Completion: Q2 2025 Carrie Musselman — Senior conversations are planned for Q2 2025. Environmental Planner Target Completion: Q2/Q3 2025 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: Draft land use and zoning were tabled for community and IN PROGRESS collaborator conversations in February 2025. Next Steps: An Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments will be considered by Council for decision in April 2025. 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 City staff continue to work with landowners to advance a new land use planning framework for lands within southwest Kitchener. A full community, stakeholder, and Indigenous engagement process is occurring. Next Steps: Draft land use scenarios are in progress and community conversations are planned for Q2 2025. Project Leads: Target Completion: Q2/Q3 2025 Carrie Musselman — Senior Environmental Planner Gaurang Khandelwal — Planner (Policy) 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. Page 175 of 187 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 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. Staff continue to work with the appellant on the matters under appeal. 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: In December Council approved an amendment to the Official Plan IN PROGRESS and Zoning By-law to commence Kitchener's inclusionary zoning framework in 2026 rather than 2025. Council also directed that staff report back by the end of 2025 on the economic conditions in Kitchener including whether any refinements on specific inclusionary zoning parameters should be adjusted. Next Steps: In continued coordination with the cities of Cambridge and Waterloo, and Region of Waterloo, an updated economic assessment including any refinements on specific inclusionary zoning parameter will occur throughout 2025. Project Leads: Target Completion: Q4, 2025 (report back per Council's direction Tim Donegani — Senior Planner beyond HAF initiative) Elyssa Pompa - Planner Page 176 of 187 Attachment D — Affordable Housing and Projects to Streamline Approvals (Q1 2025) 2025 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 Planning and building application fees waived 82 Wilson Ave, 123 32 (net Under construction Planning and building Region of Waterloo (existing) increase) application fees waived 49 Queen St N, 41 41 Under construction Planning and building Indwell Community application fees waived Homes and St. Peter's Lutheran Church 137 Queen St S, 57 21 Clearing conditions of Project manager St Paul's Lutheran site plan approval, Planning and building Church shoring permit issued, application fees waived Committee of Adjustment application approved 210 Duke St E, 100 40 Final site plan approval Project manager Knossos Housing issued, foundation Planning and building permit issued, full application fees waived building permit under review 47 Charles St. E 160 160 Clearing conditions of Project manager House of Friendship site plan approval Planning and building application fees waived; NFP Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive 15-105 Mooregate 378 378 Clearing conditions of Project manager Cres site plan approval, Planning and building Region of Waterloo Committee of application fees waived Adjustment application approved 878 Frederick St 18 18 Building permit issued, Planning and building KW Habilitation under construction application fees waived; Services NFP Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive 59 Franklin St N 55 22 Site Plan approval NFP Affordable Rental Eleven Housing Corp. granted, building permit and Co-op Housing pending Incentive 667 Victoria St S 30 30 Site Plan application Project manager Thresholds Homes and under review Planning and building Supports application fees waived; NFP Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive 1035 Ottawa St N 71 71 Committee of Project manager, HAF Habitat for Humanity Adjustment application City property donation approved Page 177 of 187 887 Frederick St 20 20 Site Plan application Project manager Beyond Housing under review Planning and building application fees waived; NFP Affordable Rental and Co-op Housing Incentive Total New Units: 974 877 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 Updated site plan folders in use internally went live as of December 2024. 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: Review module to allow external agencies to provide comments and sign -offs under development. Final phase with public portal integration to be completed in 2025. 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