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REPORT TO: Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 8, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Garett Stevenson, Director of Development and Housing
Approvals, 519-783-8922
PREPARED BY: Arwa Alzoor, Planner, 519-783-8903
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT NO.:
August 13, 2025
DSD -2025-341
SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/021/Q/AA
Address: 434- 436 Queen Street South
Owner: Son Lien Pham
RECOMMENDATION:
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/021/Q/AA (Son Lien Pham)
requesting to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051, for the purpose of changing the
zoning of the subject property (434- 436 Queen Street South) from `Existing Use
Floodplain Zone (EUF-1)' to `Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1) with Site Specific
Provision (437)', specified and illustrated as the `Subject Area' on Map No. 1, be
approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law' attached to the Report DSD -
2025 -341 as Attachment `A2'
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to evaluate and provide a planning recommendation
regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA) for the subject property, to
add retail as a permitted use for the property addressed as 434- 436 Queen Street
South. It is Development and Housing Approvals staff's recommendation that the ZBA
be approved.
• The key finding of this report is that retail is an appropriate use of the subject property
and staff is recommending approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application to
add a Site -Specific Provision to add retail as a permitted use in the existing building
which is located in the Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1).
• There are no financial implications associated with the Zoning By-law Amendment
Application.
• Community engagement included a notification that was advertised in The Record on
August 15, 2025, in accordance with Council Policy MUN-PLA-1170.
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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This application was deemed complete on July 18, 2025. The Applicant can appeal
these applications for non -decision after October 16, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
Dan Mairovits, the tenant of the ground -floor unit, has submitted a Zoning By-law
Amendment Application to request permission for a "retail use alongside the existing non-
residential use" on the ground floor of the subject property. The current use of the unit on
the ground floor is a personal service establishment.
The subject property also contains two existing residential dwelling units on the second
floor. These units are not subject to any changes under this application.
According to City records, the front parking area is legal non -conforming. The property is
entirely located within the Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1). This zone is intended to
recognize existing uses within a floodway or floodplain. Permitted uses are limited to:
• The existing use,
• Uses of the same type as the existing use,
• Residential uses with the same or fewer dwelling units than currently exist.
This restriction is in place to prevent further development due to the flooding hazard.
Additionally, under Council Policy MUN-PLA-1170, landowners are permitted to submit a
one-time Zoning By-law Amendment Application at no cost to facilitate a change in use or
to add an additional permitted use.
REPORT:
The subject property, municipally addressed as 434- 436 Queen Street South, is located in
the Mill Courtland Woodside Park Neighbourhood, south of Courtland Avenue East on
Queen Street South. The property backs onto Schneider Creek and is surrounded by
lands designated as Existing Floodplain Zone (EUF-1) and Natural Conservation Zone
(NHC). Notably, the entire property is situated within the floodplain.
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Figure 1: Location Map: 434- 436 Queen Street South
Figure 2: Front view of the Subject Property (Google Streetview)
The site contains an existing two-storey building with a mix of uses: the ground floor is a
personal service use, and the second floor contains two residential dwelling units. The
building functions as a semi-detached structure, with the adjoining half located on the
neighbouring property at 432 Queen Street South.
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The property is zoned Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1) in Zoning By-law 2019-051.
The EUF-1 Zone permits existing uses to legally continue within the floodplain. Any
proposed change in use through a Zoning By-law Amendment should be to a less
sensitive use or to one that is similar to the currently permitted uses, in order to align with
floodplain management policies.
The property owner is proposing a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail as a
permitted use on the ground floor of the subject property. This proposed use is similar in
nature to the historically permitted personal services use and aligns with the existing
mixed-use character of the building. No new development, expansion, or physical
modifications are proposed to the building or the site.
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 25.
Section 2 of the Planning Act establishes matters of provincial interest and states that the
Minister, the council of a municipality, a local board, a planning board and the Tribunal, in
carrying out their responsibilities under this Act, shall have regard to, among other matters,
matters of provincial interest such as,
e) The supply, efficient use and conservation of energy and water;
f) The adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage
and water services and waste management systems;
g) The minimization of waste;
h) The orderly development of safe and healthy communities;
j) The adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing;
k) The adequate provision of employment opportunities;
p) The appropriate location of growth and development;
q) The promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public
transit and to be oriented to pedestrians;
r) The promotion of built form that,
(i) Is well-designed,
(ii) Encourages a sense of place, and
(iii) Provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive
and vibrant;
s) The mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate.
These matters of provincial interest are addressed and are implemented through the
Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, as it directs how and where development is to occur.
The City's Official Plan is the most important vehicle for the implementation of the
Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and to ensure Provincial policy is adhered to.
Provincial Planning Statement, 2024
The Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024 is a streamlined province -wide land use
planning policy framework that replaces both the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and A
Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019 while building upon
housing -supportive policies from both documents. The PPS 2024 came into force on
October 20, 2024.
The Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS) speaks to development adjacent to a
river/within a floodplain as is the case with this application. While 5.2.2 notes that
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development shall generally be directed to areas outside of these hazards, 5.2.8 states
that development and site alteration may be permitted in these areas subject to provincial
standards, and confirmation that the risks to public safety are minor or could be mitigated.
As the applicant is proposing no site alterations at this time, and the use is not changing to
a use identified in 5.2.6 (institutional, essential emergency service, or a use associated
with the disposal, manufacturing, treatment or storage of hazardous substances), the
application is in alignment with the PPS.
Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed application will facilitate the continued
use of the ground floor of the existing building for non-residential/commercial uses, and
based on the foregoing, staff is of the opinion that this proposal is in conformity with the
PPS.
Regional Official Plan (ROP)
The subject lands are designated as `Delineated Built Up Area' in the Regional Official
Plan (ROP). The ROP supports the introduction of retail uses within the Delineated Built -
Up Area as part of its broader objectives to promote intensification, mixed-use
development, and the creation of complete communities. Policies for the Built -Up Area
encourage a compact urban form that integrates a variety of land uses, including housing,
employment, shopping, and services, in locations well -served by infrastructure and transit.
The Region of Waterloo advises that they do not have concerns with the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment Application.
City of Kitchener Official Plan (OP)
The City of Kitchener OP provides a long-term land use vision for Kitchener. The vision is
further articulated and implemented through the guiding principles, goals, objectives, and
policies which are set out in the Plan. The Vision and Goals of the OP strive to build an
innovative, vibrant, attractive, safe, complete and healthy community.
Urban Structure
Urban structure components provide guidance on growth management and structure for
the City's urban area. Understanding the organization of the City on a macro level is
necessary for directing growth to appropriate locations.
The Urban Structure of the subject lands is Green Areas as identified in Map 2 of the
Official Plan. The property is located along an existing Transit Corridor on Queen Street
and is beyond the boundary of the Urban Growth Centre (Downtown) and the surrounding
Protected Major Transit Station Areas.
The planned function of green areas is to protect and conserve the ecological functions
and features of the surrounding system. within these areas, the land use designation may
include Natural Heritage Conservation and Open Space.
Land Use Designation
The subject lands are designated Natural Heritage Conservation as identified in Map 3 of
the Official Plan. As described in Section 15.D.9 of the Official Plan, the primary intent of
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the Natural Heritage Conservation land use is to protect and conserve natural heritage
features and their associated ecological functions. This land use has been applied in this
case given its relative distance to Schneider Creek and the identified floodway. Policy
15.D.9.2 g) states that existing legal uses as of the plan's date of adoption are permitted.
However as outlined in policy 15.D.9.3, alternatives to existing uses may be permitted
through a zoning by-law amendment, provided that the following conditions are met:
a) the subsequent use is compatible with the surrounding land use designations;
b) no new dwelling units are created;
c) the use presents less of a risk to life and property in the event of flooding;
d) the new use is not specifically prohibited by the Natural Hazard Policies in Section
6.C.2; and,
e) approval is received from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
The prohibited uses described in Policy 6.C.2.6 include institutional uses, essential
emergency services, land uses associated with the outdoor storage of materials, and uses
associated with the disposal, treatment, or storage of hazardous chemicals or substances.
The proposed use would not fall under these categories of uses.
The site is located within the One Zone Policy Area as shown on Map 7. As such, the
entire flood plain is considered the floodway, and no new development or site alterations
will be permitted except in accordance with Policy 6.C.2.5
Policy 6.C.2.22 supports the consideration of alternative uses on lands zoned EUF-1
through a Zoning By-law Amendment, provided that the subsequent uses are compatible
with the surrounding land use designations, no new dwelling units are created, the use
presents less of a risk to life and property in the event of flooding, and approval is received
from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Planning Staff are of the opinion that the application conforms to the Official Plan.
Requested Zoning By-law Amendment:
The subject lands are zoned Existing Use Floodplain (EUF-1) in the Zoning By-law 2019-
051. The purpose of EUF-1 Zone is to recognize existing uses within a floodway or
floodplain.
The permitted uses within an EUF-1 Zone are restricted to existing uses, the same type of
use as the existing use, and/or a dwelling with the same or fewer dwelling units than those
which were existing on and continually used since the effective date of the zoning by-law.
The current existing uses include personal services on the ground floor and two residential
dwelling units on the second floor.
Table 14-1: Permitted Uses within the Existing Use Floodplain & Future Use Zones
Use
EUF-1
Existing uses
The same type of use as the existing use
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A dwelling with the same or fewer dwelling units than that existing on, and
continually used since the effective date of this By-law in a dwelling that was
existing on the effective date of this By-law
In order to allow the proposed retail use on the ground floor, a Zoning By-law Amendment
is required to permit the additional new permitted use. The amendment proposes to add
Specific Provision (437) to Zoning By-law 2019-051 to permit retail as a permitted use on
the property.
Planning Analysis
The proposed retail use is compatible with the surrounding land use designations, no new
dwelling units are being created, and the use presents less of a risk to life. Accordingly,
the Zoning By-law Amendment Application meets Policy 6.C.2.22 and would conform with
the Official Plan.
As there are currently no proposals for additions, alterations to or replacement of existing
buildings, the maximum building floor area, and setbacks set out in the Zoning By-law
would not be applied as per Section 14.3 of the Zoning By-law. No other alternative zoning
regulations would be required to be added to Site -Specific Provision (437).
In addition, the parking rate required for a retail use is the same as the rate for a personal
service use, which is a minimum of one (1) parking space for every 33 m2 of Gross Floor
Area (GFA). The current parking situation on the property is legal non -conforming.
The proposed retail use is not expected to increase flood -related risks to the property nor
to its residents, tenants, or customers. It is considered a compatible and appropriate use
for the subject property and is consistent with the character of the surrounding
neighbourhood.
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has been directly involved in the review
of this application. The GRCA has confirmed that there is no objection to the proposed use
of the existing building and lands, as it would not result in additional impacts to flood flows
or increase flood risk.
Planning staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application to
add Site Specific Provision (427) will benefit the subject property and the surrounding
community. Allowing the requested retail use will permit the applicant to expand on the
existing business within the existing building on the subject property. Allowing the
requested use is appropriate and compatible for the subject lands and surrounding
neighbourhood.
Department and Agency Comments:
Circulation of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application was undertaken on July 24,
2025, to all applicable City departments and other review authorities. No major concerns
were identified by any commenting City department or agency. Copies of the comments
are found in Attachment `C' of this report.
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Planning Conclusions
In considering the foregoing, staff are supportive of the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment Application to permit the use of retail on the subject lands. Staff is of the
opinion that the subject application is consistent with policies of the Provincial Planning
Statement, the Regional Official Plan, and the City of Kitchener Official Plan and
represents good planning. It is recommended that the application be approved.
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. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was also
advertised in The Record on August 15, 2025 (a copy of the Notice may be found in
Attachment `B').
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
• Growth Plan, 2020
• Provincial Policy Statement, 2020
• Region of Waterloo Official Plan
• City of Kitchener Official Plan 2014
• City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 2019-051
REVIEWED BY: Malone -Wright, Tina —Manager, Development Approvals, Development
and Housing Approvals
APPROVED BY: Readman, Justin - General Manager, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment Al - Map No. 1
Attachment A2 - Proposed By-law
Attachment B - Newspaper Notice
Attachment C - Department and Agency Comments
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Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
Date: September 8, 2025
Location: Council Chambers,
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Arwa Alzoor, Planner
arwa.alzoor@ kitchener.ca
519.783.8903
The City of Kitchener will consider an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit
a new `Retail' use in one of the two ground floor units of the existing building in the
`Existing Use Floodplain Zone (EUF-1)'.
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Arwa Alzoor
Planner
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener ON, N2G 4G7
arwa.alzoor(a)kitchener.ca
Dear Arwa Alzoor,
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZBA25/021/Q/AA)
436 Queen Street South, Kitchener
Via email
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff have reviewed the above -noted application to
permit a retail use on the Existing -Use Floodplain (EUF-1) zoned portion of the property.
Recommendation
The GRCA has no objections to the Zoning By-law Amendment application.
Documents Reviewed by Staff
• Agency circulation letter (prepared by Arwa Alzoor, dated Aug 1 st, 2025)
GRCA Comments
GRCA has reviewed this application under the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation
(Ontario Regulation 686/21), including acting on behalf of the Province regarding natural
hazards identified in Section 5.2 of the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS, 2024), as a
regulatory authority under Ontario Regulation 41/24 and as a public body under the Planning
Act as per our CA Board approved policies.
Information currently available at our office indicates that the subject lands contain floodplain
associated with Schneider Creek. As such, the property is regulated by the GRCA under
Ontario Regulation 41/24 — the Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits Regulation. Any
future development on the property will require a permit from the GRCA. A copy of GRCA's
resource mapping is attached for your reference.
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The subject property lies within a Two -Zone Floodplain Policy Area. The floodway is the area of
the floodplain that is required to pass the flows of greatest depth and velocity. The flood fringe
lies between the floodway and the edge of the floodplain. Depths and velocities of flooding in
the flood fringe are much less than those in the floodway. The subject property is located within
the floodway. Therefore, future development activity (i.e. additions, accessory structures) would
be limited and any applications for development would need to be in conformance with GRCA's
Policies for the Administration of Ontario Reaulation 41/24.
Consistent with GRCA's 2023-2025 approved fee schedule, this application is considered a
minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and the applicant will be invoiced $465 for GRCA's review of
this application.
Should you have any questions, please contact Anab Siraj at (519) 621-2763, ext. 2232.
Sincerely,
Melissa Larion, MCIP, RPP
Supervisor of Planning and Regulations
Grand River Conservation Authority
Anab Siraj
Intermediate Resource Planner
Grand River Conservation Authority
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CC: Son Lien Pham, owner (Via email)
Dan Mairovitz*, agent (Via email)
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City of Kitchener
COMMENT FORM
Project Address: 436 Queen St S
Application Type: ZBA
Comments Of: Policy & Research, Planning and Housing Policy Division
Commenter's Name: Mike Balch
Email: mike.balch@kitchener.ca
Phone: 519-783-8928
Date of Comments: August 8, 2025
❑ I plan to attend the meeting (questions/concerns/comments for discussion)
0 1 do NOT plan to attend the meeting (no concerns)
1. Site Specific Comments & Issues:
The subject property is located along Queen 'St -S; between Schneider Ave and Courland Ave E. the
property abuts Schneider's Creek to the south and consists of a mixed use building with personal
services use on the main floor and two residential units above. The applicant is proposing to change the
permitted use in the commercial space from personal services to retail use.
A Zoning By -Law Amendment (ZBA) is proposed to add a permission for retail use on the site. Currently
the site is zoned is EUF-1:'existng Use Floodplain, which is intended to allow existing uses within a
floodplain, subject to hazard provisions. The applicant is seeking to extend the existing permissions to
allow for the new proposed use.
Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement
The Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS) speaks to development adjacent to a river/within a
floodplain as is the case with this application. While 5.2.2 notes that development shall generally be
directed to areas outside of these hazards, 5.2.8 states that development and site alteration may be
permitted in these areas subject to provincial standards, and confirmation that the risk to public safety
are minor or could be mitigated.
As the applicant is proposing no site alterations at this time, and the use is not changing to a use
identified in 5.2.6 (institutional, essential emergency service, or a use associated with the disposal,
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manufacturing, treatment or storage of hazardous substances), the application is in alignment with the
PPS.
City of Kitchener Official Plan and North Ward Secondary Plan
Urban Structure
Urban structure components provide guidance on growth management and structure for the City's
urban area. Understanding the organization of the City on a macro level is necessary for directing
growth to appropriate locations.
The Urban Structure of the subject lands is Green Areas as identified in Map 2 of the Official Plan. The
property is located along an existing Transit Corridor on Queen St and is beyond the boundary of the
Urban Growth Centre (Downtown) and the surrounding Protected Major Transit Station Areas.
The planned function of green areas is to protect and conserve the ecological functions and features of
the surrounding system. within these areas, the land use designation may include Natural Heritage
Conservation and Open Space.
Land Use Designation
The subject lands are designated Natural Heritage Conservation as identified in Map 3 of the Official
Plan. As described in section 15.D.9 of the plan, the primary intent of the Natural Heritage Conservation
land use is to protect and conserve natural heritage features and their associated ecological functions.
This land use has been applied in this case given its relative distance to Schneider Creek and the
identified floodway. Policy 15.D.9.2 g) states that existing legal uses as of the plan's date of adoption are
permitted. However as outlined in policy 15.D.9.3, alternatives to existing uses may be permitted
through a zoning by-law amendment, provided that the following conditions are met:
a) the subsequent use is compatible with the surrounding land use designations;
b) no new dwelling units are created;
c) the use presents less of a risk to life and property in the event of flooding;
d) the new use is not specifically prohibited by the Natural Hazard Policies in Section 6.C.2; and,
e) approval is received from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
The prohibited uses described in 6.C.2.6 include institutional uses, essential emergency services, land
uses associated with the outdoor storage of materials, and uses associated with the disposal, treatment,
or storage of hazardous chemicals or substances. The proposed use would not fall under these
designations.
The site is subject to the One Zone Policy Area as shown on Map 7. As such, the entire flood plain will be
considered the floodway, and no new development or site alterations will be permitted except in
accordance with policy 6.C.2.5
An updated Planning Justification Report will be required that addresses matters including but not
limited to:
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a\ conformity with Provincial policies and plans, particularly Section 5.2.2 of PPS 2024;
b) conformity tothe vision, goals, objectives and policies ofthe Official Plan, particularly
demonstration of criteria to convert to an alternative use within a natural heritage conservation
land use as described in 15D.9.8;
c) conformity that no new development is to occur within the One Zone Flood Policy Area, and if
any isproposed, conformity topolicy 6I2.S
Zoning BV-Iaw 2019-051
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The subject lands are zoned Existing Use Floodplain (EUF-1) in the Zoning By-law 2019-051. The purpose
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The permitted uses within an EUF'1 zone are restricted to existing uses the same type of use as the
existing use, and/or a dwelling with the same or fewer dwelling units than those which were existing on
and continually used since the effective date ofthe zoning bv'|aw.
The current use is mixed-use with personal services onthe ground floor and two residential units onthe
second floor. Inorder tmallow the proposed retail use mnthe groundfloor,xxzoning
amendment would berequired tmestablish this alternative use. 6norder tmsupport this change, the
applicant would need tmmeet the requirements set out /nthe Official Plan, identified above.
As there are currently no proposals for additions, alterations to or replacement of existing buildings, the
maximum building floor area, and setbacks set out in the zoning by-law would not be applied.
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2. Plans, Studies and Reports to submit as part of a complete Planning Act Application:
0 Planning Justification Study
3. Anticipated Requirements of full Site Plan Approval:
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Engineering Comments:
Good morning Arwa,
No engineering concerns with this ZBA. Any questions, please advise.
Eric Riek, C.E.T.
Project Manager, Development Engineering I Engineering Division] City of Kitchener
Transportation comments:
Thanks for the additional info!
Transportation has no concerns.
Stefan Hajgato, P.Eng. (he/him)
Transportation Planning Analyst I City of Kitchener
519-783-8957 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994
From: Arwa Alzoor < ii, rani.AlIz oii,@lk tc)eii,)eir.(.>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:17 PM
To: Stefan Hajgato <StEi fail-i.l1 IIaUgatoCa 4)l<i t(� Ilicii-IE ill'. a>
Subject: RE: Circulation for Comment - 436 Queen Street South (ZBA)
They want to introduce a retail use, and the only use permitted in this zone is the existing
use
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14.2 PERMITTED USES
wvperson shall, within any snrmnmzone, use mpermit the use many lot; merect,
alter muse any building mstructure for any purpose other than those permitted uses
within Table 14-1 below.
Table 14-1: Permitted Uses within the Existing Use Floodplain & Future Use Zones
Currently, the ground floor has a persona Lserviceth at they want to add/ ch a nge it to retail.
Both retail and personal service have the same parking rate requirement
And the parking situation at the front is Legal non -conforming, there is parking at the back
orasphalt, but I'm not sure ifithas any history
Services and Retall� Animal Shelter, Artisan's Establishment,Building Material and Decorating Supply
Establishment, Convenience Retail; Craftsperson Shop; Financial Establishment, Garden Centre, Nursery,
andlor Landscaping Supply, Major Equipment Supply and Seivice� Pawn Establishment, Payday Loan
Establishment,, Personal Services� Pet Boarding� Pet Services Estabfishment,Print Shop-, Propane Retail Outlet,
Retail, and, Retail of Motor Vehicles and Major Recreational Equipment,
Services and Minimurn 1
Retail (see uses parking space No min4nurn 40 M2 GFA 33 nil GFA
above) per:
City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 2019-051
Planner iDevelopment /& Housing Approvals | City ofKitchener
From: Stefan H jg8t0
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Existing uses
I/ I/
The same type of use as the existing use
V
A dwelling with the same or fewer dwelling units than that
existing on, and continually used since the effective date of
this By-law in a dwelling that was existing on the effective
date of this By-law
Currently, the ground floor has a persona Lserviceth at they want to add/ ch a nge it to retail.
Both retail and personal service have the same parking rate requirement
And the parking situation at the front is Legal non -conforming, there is parking at the back
orasphalt, but I'm not sure ifithas any history
Services and Retall� Animal Shelter, Artisan's Establishment,Building Material and Decorating Supply
Establishment, Convenience Retail; Craftsperson Shop; Financial Establishment, Garden Centre, Nursery,
andlor Landscaping Supply, Major Equipment Supply and Seivice� Pawn Establishment, Payday Loan
Establishment,, Personal Services� Pet Boarding� Pet Services Estabfishment,Print Shop-, Propane Retail Outlet,
Retail, and, Retail of Motor Vehicles and Major Recreational Equipment,
Services and Minimurn 1
Retail (see uses parking space No min4nurn 40 M2 GFA 33 nil GFA
above) per:
City of Kitchener Zoning By-law 2019-051
Planner iDevelopment /& Housing Approvals | City ofKitchener
From: Stefan H jg8t0
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To: Arwa Alzoor <Arwa. Izooir( )11dI;,c,1heirneiim.(;a>
Subject: Circulation for Comment - 436 Queen Street South (ZBA)
Hi Arwa,
Just to confirm, are theyjust legalizing their existing use? It didn't sound like theywere
changing anything.
If nothing is changing, Transportation has no concerns.
Thanks,
Stefan Hajgato, P.Eng. (he/him)
Transportation Planning Analyst I City of Kitchener
519-783-8957 1 TTY 1-866-969-9994
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Fire Prevention Comments:
No concerns from fire on this one.
Thankyou,
JenniferArends
Fire Prevention Officer I City of Kitchener
519-783-7983 1ic�iciii iiwiicir�1(�Ilcii� INJr it°mss
Waterloo Catholic District School Board Comments:
Good afternoon,
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has reviewed the subject application and has
no comments to add.
Thankyou.
Kind regards,
Isabelle Lung Ler I Planning Technician
P 519-578-3677 x 2355 1 c sIt).c
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