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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Tina Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
519-783-8913
PREPARED BY: Jade McGowan, Student Planner, 519-707-4759
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: October 8, 2025
REPORT NO.: DSD-2025-424
SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2025-107 904 Isaiah Place
RECOMMENDATION:
That Minor Variance Application A2025-107 for 904 Isaiah Place requesting relief
from 7.3, Table 7-2, of Zoning By-law 2029-051 to permit a year yard setback of 6.4
metres instead of the minimum required 7.5 metres to facilitate a sunroom addition
onto the rear of the existing detached dwelling, generally in accordance with
drawings prepared by Greywall Designs, BE APPROVED.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to review and make a recommendation with respect to
the Minor Variance Application to facilitate the construction of a sunroom addition in
the rear yard of 904 Isaiah Place.
The key finding of this report is that the requested variance meets the 4 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 and this report was
Adjustment meeting. Notice of the application is also mailed to all property owners
within 30 metres of the subject property, however given the Canada Post Strike this
was not possible.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the northeastern side of Isaiah Place, between Isaiah
Drive and Activa Avenue, in the Laurentian West Planning Community
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Figure 1: Location Map (subject property outlined in Red)
Community Areas Urban Structure and is
Low Rise Residential Land Use
Low Rise Residential Three Zone (RES-3-law 2019-
051.
The purpose of the application is to facilitate the construction of a sunroom addition to the
existing dwelling in the rear yard. The proposed sunroom would be in the location of an
existing deck and will provide additional amenity space. A minor variance is required to
allow a rear yard setback of 6.4 metres where 7.5 metres is required.
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A site visit was completed by Planning Staff on October 3, 2025.
Figure 2: Proposed Site Plan
Figure 3: Street view of subject property Figure 4: Proposed sunroom addition
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
The intent of the Low Rise Residential land use designation is to accommodate a full
range of low density housing types. The proposed rear yard sunroom addition is a natural
extension of the existing detached dwelling that will be used for amenity area in the form of
indoor rather than outdoor amenity area. Therefore, Planning Staff are of the opinion that
the requested variance maintains the general intent of the Official Plan.
General Intent of the Zoning By-law
The intent of the Zoning By-law rear yard setback regulation is to provide sufficient
amenity area in the rear yard and mitigate privacy concerns from neighbouring dwellings.
The proposed addition maintains the required rear yard setback at the northeastern corner
of the addition but due to the irregular shape of the property, a variance is required to
address the setback to the southeastern portion of the addition. I
adequate amenity area for the dwelling will be maintained in the northern and southern
portions of the rear yard. The proposed sunroom will also function as an indoor amenity
area for residents, and Staff do not anticipate any privacy concerns. Therefore, Planning
Staff are of the opinion that the requested variance maintains the general intent of the
Zoning By-law.
Is/Are the Effects of the Variance(s) Minor?
The proposed sunroom addition will be in the location of an existing deck and will
generally be a smallerfootprint, allowing a portion of the existing deck to be maintained.
Staff do not anticipate any significant or adverse impacts resulting from the new addition
and proposed reduced rear yard setback. Therefore, Planning Staff are of the opinion that
the effects of the requested 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 and will maintain a low-rise built form. Therefore, Planning Staff are of the
opinion that the requested variance is desirable and appropriate for the use of the land.
Environmental Planning Comments:
No natural heritage features/functions as there are no trees and no Tree Management
Policy compliance issues. No concerns.
Heritage Planning Comments:
No comments or concerns.
Building Division Comments:
The Building Division has no objections to the proposed variance. A revision will be required
to the original building permit.
Engineering Division Comments:
No concerns.
Parks Planning Comments:
No concerns, no requirements.
Transportation Planning Comments:
Transportation Services has no concerns with this application.
Region of Waterloo:
No concerns.
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA):
No objections.
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. Notice of the application is also mailed to all property owners within 30
metres of the subject property, however given the Canada Post Strike this was not
possible.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
Planning Act
Provincial Planning Statement (PPS 2024)
Regional Official Plan
Official Plan (2014)
Zoning By-law 2019-051
Septmeber 29th, 2025
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 October 21, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have the following comments:
1) A 2025 – 076 – Sydney Street South – No Concerns
2) A 2025 – 101 – 199 Breithaupt Street – No Concerns
3) A 2025 – 102 – 282 Tremaine Cresent – No Concerns
4) A 2025 – 103 – 129 Saint George Street – No Concerns
5) A 2025 – 104 – 23 Donnenwerth Drive – No Concerns
6) A 2025 – 105 – 1010 Copper Leaf Cresent – No Concerns
7) A 2025 – 106 – 43 Maurice Street – No Concerns
8) A 2025 – 107 – 904 Isaiah Place – No Concerns
9) A 2025 – 108 – 32 & 42 Windom Road – No Concerns
10) A 2025 – 109 – 29 Ednad Street – No Concerns
11) A 2025 – 110 – 600 Queen Street South – No Concerns
12) A 2025 – 111 – 396 Southill Drive – No Concerns
13) A 2025 – 112 – 54 Mount Hope & 509 Park 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
thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these
developments prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Document Number: 5085291
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: 5041192
October 3, 2025 via email
Marilyn Mills
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
Dear Marilyn Mills,
Re: Committee of Adjustment Meeting October 21, 2025
Applications for Minor Variance
A 2025-101 199 Breithaupt Street
A 2025-102 282 Tremaine Crescent
A 2025-103 129 St.George Street
A 2025-104 23 Donnenwerth Drive
A 2025-105 1010 Copper Leaf Crescent
A 2025-106 43 Maurice Street
A 2025-107 904 Isaiah Place
A 2025-108 32 & 42 Windom Road
A 2025-109 29 Edna Street
A 2025-110 600 Queen Street South
A 2025-111 396 Southill Drive
A 2025-112 509 Park Street & 54 Mount Hope Street
Applications for Consent
B 2024-031 829 Stirling Avenue South
B 2025-026 96 Third Avenue
B 2025-027 60 Gage Avenue
B 2025-028 62 Gage Avenue
B 2025-029 64 Gage Avenue
B 2025-030 66 Gage Avenue
B 2025-031 509 Park Street & 54 Mount Hope Street
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff have 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 are not subject to Ontario Regulation 41/24 and, 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