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REPORT TO: Committee of Adjustment
DATE OF MEETING: February 17, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Tina Malone-Wright, Manager, Development Approvals
519-783-8913
PREPARED BY: Julia Moldenhauer, Student Planner, 519-783-4592
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 2
DATE OF REPORT: February 4, 2026
REPORT NO.: DSD-2026-064
SUBJECT: Minor Variance Application A2026-009 - 451 Old Chicopee Tr.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Minor Variance Application A2026-009 for 451 Old Chicopee Trail requesting
relief from Section 7.3, Table 7-2 , Zoning By-law 2019-051 to permit a rear yard
setback of 4.9 metres instead of the minimum required 7.5 metres to facilitate the
construction of a new sunroom at the rear of the existing detached dwelling,
generally in accordance with drawings prepared by Tropical Sunrooms, dated
November 10,2025, 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 new sunroom at the
rear of the existing single detached dwelling of 451 Old Chicopee Trail.
The key finding of this report is that the requested Minor Variance meets 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 Owners within 30 metres of the subject property and this
report was
of Adjustment meeting.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on Old Chicopee Trail. To the east is a public walkway, to
the south is Fairway Road North and to the north and west are more residential uses.
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Figure 1: Location Map
The subject property is identified as Community Area on Map 2 - Urban Structure and is
designated Low Rise Residential on Map 3 -
The property is zoned Residential Two Zone (RES-2) in Zoning By-law 2019-
051.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate the construction of a new sunroom at the rear
of the existing single detached dwelling addressed as 451 Old Chicopee Trail. A Minor
Variance is required to allow a rear yard setback of 4.9 metres where 7.5 metres is
required.
Figure 2: Street View of Existing Single Detached Dwelling
Figure 3: Current Backyard Figure 4: Current Deck/Stairs
Figure 5: Proposed Site Plan
Figure 6: Rear Elevation
Figure 7: Left Elevation
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 subject property is designed as Low Rise Residential 3 of
the Official Plan. This designation encourages a variety of housing forms within the low-
rise residential area. The proposed sunroom will not exceed the maximum permitted
height or encroach into the side yard setback. The sunroom is a natural extension of the
existing dwelling. 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 subject property is zoned RES-2 in Zoning By-Law 2019-051. Section 7.3, Table 7-2,
regulations for single detached dwellings in a RES-2 zone states the minimum rear yead
set back is 7.5 metres. The property is asking for a reduction from 7.5 to a 4.9 metre
minimum rear yard set back. Due to the proposed sunroom being built onto the existing
dwelling, which is on an angle, as seen is Figure 2, the left corner will have a 6.1 metre
setback and the right corner will have a 4.9 metre setback. Neither of these reductions will
affect the privacy of the area or jut out further than the existing deck and stairs to (Figure
4). 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 maintain the same footprint. We do not anticipate any significant effects resulting
from the new addition of the proposed sunroom or the rear yard setback. Therefore,
Planning staff are of the opinion that the effects of the requested variance will be minor.
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 living space for the existing
dwelling and not significantly change the current backyard of the property. Therefore,
Planning staff are of the opinion that the requested variance is desirable and appropriate
for the development and use of the land.
Environmental Planning Comments:
No comments or concerns.
Heritage Planning Comments:
No comments or concerns.
Parks Planning/Forestry Comments:
No concerns and no requirements.
Building Services Comments:
No objections to the proposed variance. A Building Permit Application has been made for
the unheated sunroom addition.
Engineering Services Comments:
No comments or concerns.
Transportation (Planning) Services Comments:
No concerns with this application.
Region of Waterloo Comments:
No comments or concerns.
Grand River Conservation Authority Comments:
No concerns, no requirements.
Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) Comments:
No comments.
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
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Planning Division. A notice of the application was mailed to all 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
February 9, 2026
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 February 17, 2026, City of Kitchener
Regional staff has reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment applications and
have the following comments:
1) A 2026009 451 Old Chicopee Trail No Concerns
Please be advised that any development on the subject lands is subject to the
provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 19-037 or any successor
thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these
developments prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application numbers listed. If a site
is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply.
Please forward any decisions on the above-mentioned Application numbers to the
undersigned.
Yours truly,
Tanikia Kinear, C.E.T.
Senior Transportation Planner
519-897-5691
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January 26, 2026via email
Marilyn Mills
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4G7
DearMarilyn Mills,
Re:Committee of Adjustment Meeting February 17, 2026
Applicationfor Minor Variance
A 2026-009451 Old Chicopee Trail
Applicationfor Consent
B 2026-001153-155 Fifth Avenue
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff havereviewed the above-noted
applications.
GRCA has no objection to the approval of the above applications. The subject
properties do not contain any natural hazards such as watercourses, floodplains,
shorelines, wetlands, or valley slopes.The properties arenot subject to Ontario
Regulation 41/24and,therefore,a permission from GRCA is not required.
Should you haveany questions, please contact meataherreman@grandriver.caor
519-621-2763 ext. 2228.
Sincerely,
Andrew Herreman, CPT
Resource Planning Technician
Grand River Conservation Authority
From:Jenna Auger
To:Committee of Adjustment (SM)
Subject:RE: ACTION REQUIRED - Committee of Adjustment Application Review – February 17, 2026 Meeting
Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 3:58:04 PM
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Good afternoon,
Thank you for circulating the following COA agenda.
Upon review, we note there are no applications subject to Metrolinx review zones. As
such, Metrolinx issues no comments on this agenda.
Best Regards,
Jenna Auger (She/Her)
Project Analyst, Adjacent Construction Review (ACR)
Development & Real Estate Management
T: (416)-881-0579
20 Bay Street | Toronto | Ontario | M5J 2W3
**Adjacent Construction Review (ACR) was formerly Third-Party Projects Review (TPPR)**
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Please be advised the applications for the City of Kitchener Committee of Adjustment meeting
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