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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: April 15, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Tina Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
519-783-8913
PREPARED BY: Ella Francis, Student Planner, 519-783-8602
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 1
DATE OF REPORT: April 2, 2025
REPORT NO.: DSD-2025-163
SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2025-030 63 General Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That Minor Variance Application A2025-030 for 63 General Drive requesting relief
from Section 7.3, Table 7-2 of Zoning By-law 2019-051, to permit a rear yard setback
of 3.3 metres instead of the minimum required 7.5 metres to facilitate the
construction of a rear yard addition onto the existing detached dwelling, generally
in accordance with drawings submitted with Minor Variance Application A2025-030,
BE APPROVED.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to review the Minor Variance Application to permit a rear
yard setback of 3.3 metres instead of the minimum required 7.5 metres to facilitate the
construction of a rear yard addition onto the existing detached dwelling.
The key finding of this report is that the minor variances meet the four tests of the
Planning Act.
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
and this r
Committee of Adjustment meeting.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the south side of General Drive, near the intersection
with Lancaster Street West, in the Bridgeport West neighbourhood.
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Figure 1 Location of subject property (outlined in RED)
Community Areas Urban Structure and is
Low Rise Residential
Low Rise Residential Three Zone (RES-3-law 2019-
051.
The purpose of the application is to facilitate the construction of a rear yard sunroom
addition to the existing dwelling. The proposed sunroom would be in the location of an
existing deck, which will be removed. The existing fireplace would be incorporated into the
proposed sunroom.
Figure 2 Site Plan showing proposed rear yard addition
Figure 3 Rear and side elevation of the proposed rear yard addition.
Figure 4 Front of subject property from General Drive
Figure 5 View of rear yard facing west showing existing deck and fireplace.
Figure 6 Second view of rear yard facing southwest.
REPORT:
Planning Comments:
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
intent of this land use designation is to encourage a range of different housing to achieve a
low rise built form in the neighbourhood. The proposed rear yard addition for a sunroom is
a natural extension of the existing detached dwelling and will still be used for amenity area
in the form of indoor rather than outdoor amenity area. the
variance will maintain the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
Section 7.3, Table 7-2 of Zoning By-Law 2019-051 states that the minimum rear yard
setback for a single detached dwelling in a residential zone is 7.5 metres. The requested
variance would reduce the rear yard setback to 3.3 metres. The purpose of minimum rear
yard setbacks in residential zones is to provide a sufficient amenity area and privacy from
neighbouring dwellings.
will still be provided in the southeast area of the yard. The proposed sunroom will also
function as an indoor amenity area for residents. Further, the reduced setback only
impacts the east corner of the proposed sunroom.
concerns with the abutting properties would be mitigated by the existing fence. Therefore,
the proposed variance will maintain the general intent of the Zoning By-Law.
Is/Are the Effects of the Variance(s) Minor?
The proposed addition will be in the location of the existing deck. It will also generally
maintain the footprint of the existing deck and will incorporate the existing stone fireplace.
The part of the proposed addition that would be closest to the rear lot line would be the
existing fireplace. Staff do not anticipate any significant or adverse impacts resulting from
the new building and proposed reduced rear yard setback. Therefore, the effects of the
proposed variance are minor in nature.
Is/Are the Variance(s) Desirable For The Appropriate Development or Use of the Land,
Building and/or Structure?
The proposed sunroom addition will provide additional interior amenity space for the
existing dwelling. Therefore, the proposed variance is desirable and appropriate for the
use of the land.
Environmental Planning Comments:
Care should be taken when working in the rear yard not to negatively impact adjacent
trees / vegetation.
Heritage Planning Comments:
No concerns.
Building Division Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance provided a building permit
for the sunroom addition is obtained prior to construction. Please contact the Building
Division at building@kitchener.ca with any questions.
Engineering Division Comments:
No concerns.
Parks and Cemeteries/Forestry Division Comments:
No concerns, no requirements.
Transportation Planning Comments:
No concerns.
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 the agenda in advance
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
ebsite or by emailing the
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
Official Plan (2014)
Zoning By-law 2019-051
March 27, 2025
Connie Owen
City of Kitchener File No.: D20-20/
200 King Street West VAR KIT GEN
P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Subject: Committee of Adjustment Meeting April 15, 2025, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have the following comments:
1) A 2025 – 028 – 250 Riverbend Drive - No Concerns
2) A 2025 – 029 – 315 Wellington Street North – No Concerns
3) A 2025 – 030 – 63 General Drive – No Concerns
4) A 2025 – 031 – 26 Berwick Place – No Concerns
5) A 2025 – 032 – 217 Vanier Drive – No Concerns
6) A 2025 – 033 – 887 Frederick Street – No Concerns
7) A 2025 – 034 – 34 Hohner Avenue – No Concerns
8) A 2025 – 035 – 53 Rusholme Road – No Concerns
9) A 2025 – 036 – 15 Scenic Drive – No Concerns
10) A 2025 – 037 – 265 Breithaupt Street – No Concerns
11) A 2025 – 038 – 206 Shelley Drive – No Concerns
12) A 2025 – 039 – 195 Victoria Street North – No Concerns
13) A 2025 – 040 – 160 Charles Best Place – No Concerns
14) A 2025 – 041 – 249 West Oak Trail – No Concerns
15) A 2025 – 042 – 1100 Union Street – 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
Document Number: 4942954
thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these
developmentsprior 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.
Yours Truly,
Joshua Beech Falshaw
Transportation Planner
jbeechfalshaw@regionofwaterloo.ca
Document Number: 4942954
March 28, 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 April15, 2025
Applications for Minor Variance
A 2025-013160 Grand River BoulevardA 2025-03615 Scenic Drive
A 2025-029315 Wellington Street NorthA 2025-037265 Breithaupt Street
A 2025-03063 General DriveA 2025-038206 Shelley Drive
A 2025-03126 Berwick PlaceA 2025-039195 Victoria Street North
A 2025-032217 Vanier DriveA 2025-040160 Charles Best Place
A 2025-033887 Frederick StreetA 2025-041249 West Oak Trail
A 2025-03434 Hohner AvenueA 2025-0421100 Union Street
A 2025-03553 Rusholme Road
Applicationsfor Consent
B 2025-009179Jansen AvenueB2025-012112 Kehl Street
B2025-01057 & 59 Iron Gate StreetB2025-0131100 Union Street
B 2025-011400 Westwood Drive
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staffhavereviewed 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