HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2007-12-11COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Messers D. Cybalski, M. Hiscott, B. McColl, A. Head & Ms. C.
Balcerczyk.
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ms. J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner, Mr. R. Parent, Traffic
Analyst, Mr. B. Cronkite, Traffic Technologist, Mr. B. Erb, Region
of Waterloo Transportation Planner, Ms. D. Gilchrist, Secretary-
Treasurer, Ms. D. Hartleib, Administrative Clerk.
Mr. D. Cybalski, Chair, called this meeting to order at 9:50 a.m.
MINUTES
Moved by Mr. M. Hiscott
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment, of November 20,
2007, as mailed to the members, be accepted.
Carried
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. C. Balcerczyk
That Mr. D. Cybalski be appointed Chair of the Committee of Adjustment for a term to expire
November 30, 2008, and Mr. M. Hiscott be appointed Vice-Chair of the Committee of
Adjustment for a term to expire November 30, 2008.
Carried
NEW BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE
1. Submission No.: A 2007-027
Applicant: Adam & Joan Scott
Property Location: 3C - 350 Doon Valley Drive
Legal Description: Unit 58, Level 1, Waterloo Standard Condominium
Plan No. 369
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Submission No.: A 2007-028
Applicant: Janice Penlington
Property Location: 5C - 350 Doon Valley Drive
Legal Description: Unit 60, Level 1, Waterloo Standard Condominium
Plan No. 369
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Submission No.: A 2007-029
Applicant: Doug & Ada Craniford
Property Location: 10C - 350 Doon Valley Drive
Legal Description: Unit 53, Level 1, Waterloo Standard Condominium
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Submission No.: A 2007-030
Applicant: Peter & Alice Hambly
Property Location: 12C - 350 Doon Valley Drive
Legal Description: Unit 55, Level 1, Waterloo Standard Condomini
Plan No. 369
Appearances:
In Support: None
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planner dated December 6, 2007, in which they advise that at this time, the
GRCA requests a deferral for the above noted application. Due to the complexity of
the application, GRCA staff are requesting guidance from senior management on
how to proceed with the assessment of the applications.
At the request of the applicants' agent, dated November 6, 2007, the Committee
agreed to defer its consideration of these applications to its meeting scheduled for
Tuesday January 15, 2008.
2. Submission No.: A 2007-083
Applicant: Angela & Con Papenhuyzen
Property Location: 346 Frederick Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 3, Plan 117
The Committee was in receipt of an e-mail from the applicant advising that they have
withdrawn this applicati on as they no longer intend to go ahead with their proposed
project.
3. Submission No.: A 2007-095
Applicant: John Fody
Property Location: 251 Ottawa Street North
Legal Description: Part Lot 39. Plan 651
Appearances:
In Support: J. Fody
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to provide 4 off-
street parking spaces for this multiple dwelling between the fagade and the front lot
line, whereas the by-law does not permit parking in front of the building fagade, and
permission for vehicles parked in one of these spaces to exit the property in a
rearward motion rather than a forward motion.
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 23, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on Ottawa Street North between the K-W Expressway and Weber
Street. The site is presently developed with a four unit multiple dwelling. In 1998 the
property was the subject of a zone change to legalize the use of a four unit multiple
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3. Submission No.: A 2007-095 tCont'd)
dwelling with tandem parking on the existing driveway ahead of the building fagade.
This was approved by By-law 98-32.
Since that time, the property owner has widened the driveway to accommodate four
parking spaces parallel to Ottawa Street. As this change to the parking layout is not
in keeping with Special Use Provision 251 U, the owner is applying for a variance to
legalize the change to the parking layout on the property.
The applicant is requesting a minor variance to allow four parking spaces to be
located between the fagade and the street on a driveway widening, whereas the by-
law requires the parking spaces be located between the fagade and the street within
the existing driveway only and two spaces being arranged in tandem.
The applicant has already widened the driveway to accommodate parking to be
arranged parallel to the street. However to make the proposed parking layout function
property, the driveway would require a further widening into the front yard.
In considering the four tests for minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offer the
following comments.
The variance meets the intent of the Official Plan for the following reasons. The
property is designated as Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan and the four unit
multiple dwelling is in keeping with this designation as the use of the property is not
changing.
The variance meets the intent of the Zoning By-law for the following reasons. The
by-law requires one parking space to be provided to each dwelling unit and for the
parking to function properly. By modifying the parking layout on the site, four
individually accessible parking spaces will be provided. This will eliminate the need
to traverse vehicles on site. To arrange the parking parallel to the street will provide
the opportunity for vehicles to exit the property in a forward motion. This
configuration is much safer as vehicles are not forced to back out onto Ottawa Street
and is therefore in keeping with the intent of the Zoning By-law.
The variance is minor for the following reasons. While staff recognize that tandem
parking can be provided on site and was approved as part of the previous zone
change, this arrangement is not practical for tenants in a multiple dwelling. The
driveway has already been widened in advance of this application to create the four
parking spaces parallel to the street. As staff are going to recommend a further
minor widening of the driveway, the impact of the change to the site is minor.
Coupled with this, staff will be requiring a 3.0 metre landscape buffer to be installed
for the full width of the lot with enhanced landscaping in the front yard to further
mitigate the impact of the parking area ahead of the building fagade.
The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land for the following
reasons. By allowing vehicles to exit the site in a forward motion safety will be
significantly increased. Proper development of the parking area and the installation
of appropriate landscape material will enhance the appearance of the property and
screen the parking area from the street.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, in which they advised that Ottawa Street has an
existing road allowance width of 66 feet and a designated road allowance with in the
Region's Official Plan of 86 feet. Therefore a 10 foot (86-66=20/2=10) road widening
is required from this property. It may not be appropriate to acquire the 10 foot road
widening under this application however, if the road widening is acquired under a
future application, the 3 metre landscape area will encroach into the future widening
and parking space #1 will be setback 0 metres from the future property line.
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3. Submission No.: A 2007-095 tCont'd)
Mr. Fody addressed the Committee advising that his preference would be to leave
the parking situation as it currently exists; as there is plenty of parking and never any
complaints. He explained that there is currently a gravel parking lot with an asphalt
driveway, cars pull-in parallel and all of them can drive-out in a forward motion. He
commented on staff's requested condition for 10 feet of grassed area between the
parking lot and the sidewalk, stating that maybe there should be some grass along
the sidewalk.
In response to questions from the Committee, Mr. Erb advised that the widening of
Ottawa Street is not in the Region's current capital forecast. Further, unless there is
a full site plan application for this property at this time, the Region will not be able to
take this widening until a future development application is submitted.
Mr. Fody advised that everything on this property had been approved through the
zone change, and then he was told there was a problem. He stated that he wished
he could leave things as they are, but if he has to change the parking, he would
rather do it at the front of the lot.
Moved by Mr. A. Head
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of John Fody requesting permission to provide 4off-street
parking spaces for this multiple dwelling between the fagade of the building and the
front lot line, on a driveway widening rather then on the existing driveway, on Part Lot
39, Plan 651, 251 Ottawa Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject
to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall develop the parking area ahead of the building fagade as
shown on the site plan submitted with the application.
2. That the owner shall widen the parking area to a maximum width of 12.2
metres for a distance of 10.3 metres as shown on the plan submitted with the
application.
3. That the owner shall demarcated four parking spaces on the site at a width of
2.59 metres and a length of 5.5 metres.
4. The owner shall submit a landscape plan for approval by the Supervisor of
Site Plan Development.
5. The owner shall install the landscaping as shown on the approved landscape
plan by June 1, 2008.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
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4. Submission No.: A 2007-096
Applicant: Donna & Matthew Monteyne
Property Location: 248 Woolwich Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 124, German Company Tract, being Part 1,
Reference Plan 58R-10553 & Part 1, Reference Plan
58R-15526
Appearances:
In Support: D. & M. Monteyne
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to construct an
addition on the left side of the existing single family dwelling to have a side yard
setback of 3.72m (12.2') rather than the required 7.5m (24.6').
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 22, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located at 248 Woolwich Street in the Bridgeport North area. The property
is located at the future intersection of Falconridge Drive and Woolwich Street. At this
time however, the property is still considered to be an internal lot rather than a corner
lot. The property is developed with a single detached dwelling, a detached garage
structure and a shed.
The property is zoned Agricultural (A-1) in the City's Zoning By-law and designated
as Low Rise Residential in the Official Plan. The property has legal non-conforming
frontage of 34.085 metres on Woolwich Street with a lot area of 4536 square metres.
The applicant is requesting a minor variance to construct a dwelling addition having
side yard setback of 3.72 metres whereas the A-1 zoning that pertains to the property
requires a minimum 7.5 metre side yard setback.
In considering the four tests for minor variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offer the
following comments.
The variance meets the intent of the Official Plan as the existing designation of Low
Rise Residential supports the use of the property for a single detached dwelling. The
proposed building addition will also maintain the intent of the Low Rise Residential
designation.
The variance meets the intent of the Zoning By-law for the following reasons. The
existing A-1 zoning of the property requires a side yard setback of 7.5 metres;
however, it is anticipated that when the next phases of the Bridgeport North
subdivision are developed and the Falconridge Drive extension constructed out to
Woolwich Street, that the subject property will be rezoned to a residential category.
At that time, the property will become a corner lot and the requirement for a side yard
abutting a street for a single detached dwelling would be 4.5 metres. While the
variance being requested is a reduction in setback of 3.78 metres under the current
A-1 zoning, it would only be a reduction of 0.78 metres if the property were zoned
residentially. In either case, staff recognize that the variance meets the intent of the
Zoning By-law as the property will not be utilized for any purpose other than a
residential use.
The variance is minor for the following reasons. As the property is already developed
with a single detached dwelling and it is anticipated that it will be rezoned as
residential in the future, approving the reduction in side yard setback to 3.72 metres
is considered minor. The proposed addition to the dwelling is set back approximately
24 metres from the front property line and will not create a visibility concern either
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4. Submission No.: A 2007-096 tCont'd)
now or in the future when the property becomes a corner lot. Only a small portion of
the proposed addition at the north-west corner of the dwelling would be at the
reduced setback of 3.72 metres and from that point back, the setback increases to
well beyond 4.5 metres. In the event this property is rezoned as residential the minor
reduction in setback would still be considered minor as it would only be for a small
portion of the proposed addition.
The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land for the following
reasons. Considering the size of the property, the proposed building addition of 97.7
square metres will not be over development of the lands nor will it impede the
outdoor amenity area of the lot. As well, the property will ultimately become part of
the larger Bridgeport North subdivision and the addition to the existing dwelling will be
more in keeping with the nature of the other structures in the area and proposed for
the future development areas.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner, dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of Donna and Matthew Monteyne requesting permission to
construct an addition on the left side of the existing single family dwelling to have a
side yard setback of 3.72m (12.2') rather than the required 7.5m (24.6'), on Part Lot
124, German Company Tract, being Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-10553 & Part 1,
Reference Plan 58R-15526, 248 Woolwich Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
5. Submission No.: A 2007- 097
Applicant: J.B. Construction Inc.
Property Location: 122 Paige Street
Legal Description: Part of Lots 2 & 3, Registered Plan 58M-411, being Part
5 & 6, Reference Plan 58R-15644
Appearances:
In Support: P. Haramis
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was ad vised that the applicant requests permission to construct a
single family dwelling wi th a rear yard of 13m (42.65') rather than the required 15m
(49.21').
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated Nove mber 29, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
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5. Submission No.: A 2007- 097 tCont'd)
property is located on the northeast side of Paige Street and south of Bridge Street
East. The zoning is R-4 (Residential Four) Zone with Special Provision 177R under
By-law 85-1 and has an Official Plan designation of Low Rise Residential.
The applicant is requesting permission to construct a single family dwelling with a
rear yard setback of 13 metres rather than the required 15 metres on a lot which
abuts an Industrial zone.
Regarding the requested variances staff has considered the four tests for minor
variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13,
as amended, Planning staff offer the following comments.
The variance for the building setback meets the intent of the Zoning By-law, Official
Plan and could be considered minor in nature. The intent of the 15 metres (49.2 ft)
rearyard setback requirement from an Industrial zone is to ensure that residentially
used buildings are located a sufficient distance away from the Industrial zone in order
that they will not be negatively impacted by any industrial use. Although the proposed
setback is reduced to 13 metres (46.7 ft) there is sufficient setback maintained to
buffer the residential building from the industrial lands located at the rear lot line.
The variance could be considered appropriate use of the land. As noted above the
13 m rear yard will still maintain a sufficient distance between the residential building
and the rear lot line and would not appear to adversely affect the enjoyment of the
subject property or neighbouring properties.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
In response to questions from the Committee, Mr. Haramis advised that the proposed
purchaser of this property is aware of this application. The zoning of the property at
the rear is Business Park and there are some light industrial uses permitted. The
Chair questioned imposing a warning clause, but Ms. vonWesterholt suggested that it
wouldn't be necessary.
Moved by Mr. M. Hiscott
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of J.B. Construction Inc. requesting permission to construct a
single family dwelling with a rear yard of 13m (42.65') rather than the required 15m
(49.21'), on Part of Lots 2 & 3, Registered Plan 58M-411, being Parts 5 & 6,
Reference Plan 58R-15644, 122 Paige Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
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Submission No.: A 2007-098
Applicant: 354 King St. North Ltd
Property Location: 131 Strange Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 493, Plan 375, being Part 3,
Reference Plan 58R-2358
Appearances:
In Support: M. Dorfman
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to expand a legal
non-conforming office use from occupying 2% of the building to occupying 100% of
the building.
The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from Mr. M. Dorfman of behalf of
the applicants requesting an amendment to this application from an existing
retail/warehouse legal non-conforming use to a more compatible office use.
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated December 3, 2007, in which they advise that the subject property
is located on the west side of Strange Street between Glasgow Street and Victoria
Street South, just south of the CNR railway corridor. The surrounding area is
composed of a mix of uses: primarily industrial uses (e.g., former Uniroyal plant) are
located north of the CNR corridor, and commercial, institutional, and low rise
residential uses are located to the south. The subject property contains a building
used for retail and warehouse purposes which was constructed in approximately
1950 and extended in 1967, 1973, and 1984. The property is designated Low Rise
Residential in the Official Plan and is zoned Residential Six Zone (R-6).
The R-6 Zone permits a range of low rise residential uses including, duplexes,
lodging houses, multiple dwellings, small residential care facilities, single detached,
semi-detached, and street townhouse dwellings.
A review of the previous zoning indicates that the subject property was zoned LI
under By-law 4830 (enacted in 1964), which allowed warehouse use. The LI zone
also permitted accessory retail up to 25% of the building's gross floor area. In August
1984, the City approved a site plan for an expansion to the existing warehouse
component of the building, which changed the proportions devoted to each use: a
reduction of the retail proportion from 73% to 57% and an increase in the warehouse
component from 27% to 43%. The City's approval of the addition, which allowed the
retail component to exceed the maximum percentage required by the By-law appears
to be evidence that the use of the property was legal non-conforming on the day that
By-law 4830 was enacted. It is the opinion of staff that this legal non-conforming use
persisted until the date of the subject application.
Although it is intended that legal non-conforming uses should eventually cease and
be replaced with permitted uses, the Planning Act does make provision to allow these
uses to be modified under certain circumstances. The Committee of Adjustment may
allow a change to a legal non-conforming use if the proposed legal non-conforming
use is similar to the existing legal non-conforming use or is more compatible with the
permitted uses of the Zoning By-law.
The applicant is requesting permission under 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act to allow
the conversion of an existing warehouse/retail legal non-conforming use to a more
compatible office use. In this case, staff agrees with the applicant, that the "more
compatible" test is more applicable than the "similar to" test.
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6. Submission No.: A2007-098 tCont'd)
Case law sets out the tests to be applied by the Committee of Adjustment in
considering applications under Section 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act. The Ontario
Municipal Board determined the tests in Harris v. Ottawa (City) Committee of
Adjustment, (2002) O.M.B. D. No. 767, to be:
1. Whether the approval of the application is in the public interest,
2. Whether the approval represents good planning,
3. Whether the proposed application creates unacceptable adverse impacts
upon the abutting properties,
4. Whether the proposed use is "similar to" (or "more compatible with", as in this
case) the uses permitted by the by-law than the purpose for which it was used
on the day the by-law was passed.
In considering the abovementioned tests, Planning staff offers the following
comments.
The proposed office use may be more appropriate than certain R-6 uses at the
proposed location due to compatibility issues between the adjacent residential uses
to the south and CNR corridor and heavy industrial use located immediately to the
north. The proposed office may even act as a noise and vibration buffer or
transitional use between these conflicting uses, lessening the impact on the
residential uses.
The surrounding neighbourhood appears to be well suited to a mix of uses. The
subject property is located within an area that contains an interesting variety of
existing uses, including low rise residential, heavy industrial, and institutional uses.
In order to ensure that on-site facilities are adequately provided, staff proposes that
site plan approval be required as a condition of permission application approval. Site
plan approval would ensure that access, parking, landscaping and garbage storage
are addressed. Building elevation drawings would be required as part of this process
and would ensure that the existing building is reviewed for conformity with the City's
Urban Design Guidelines.
Staff is of the opinion that if site plan approval is made a condition of permission
application approval, that the proposed use would be more compatible with the R-6
permitted uses than the legal non-conforming warehouse/retail use.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
The Chair questioned whether an Official Plan amendment and zone change
wouldn't be more appropriate in this circumstance. Ms. vonWesterholt advised that
the Planning Act allows the Committee of Adjustment to consider a change from a
legal non-conforming use to a more compatible use; and staff are of the opinion that,
in this case, an office use could be considered a more compatible use.
Mr. Dorfman addressed the Committee advising that the existing use is legal non-
conforming and has existed on this property since the late 1940's to early 1950'2.
This building will be converted internally for offices, and there is an offer to purchase
the property. He noted that the Planning Act has had a provision in it, since 1952,
that says that the use can change to something more compatible with the existing
zoning. There are no other variances required, and there are no hazards associated
with the proposed use. The outward appearance of the building will improve
because windows will be installed. Further, this area is in transition and there are
other industrial uses in this area. Mr. Dorfman stated that he supports the staff
recommendation, and his opinion that to consider this application is within this
Committee's jurisdiction.
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6. Submission No.: A2007-098 tCont'd)
Respecting traffic to this property, Mr. Dorfman advised that with Kitchener Textiles,
there was truck traffic to this property as well as traffic to the retail use. The
proposed purchaser is an environmental consultant, which will not generate as much
traffic to this site.
Moved by Mr. M. Hiscott
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of 354 King St. North Ltd. requesting permission to change from
an existing legal non-conforming retail/warehouse use to a more compatible office
use, on Part Lot 493, Plan 375, being Part 3, Reference Plan 58R-2358, 131 Strange
Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
1. The owner shall obtain approval of a site plan, including but not limited to a
requirement for building elevations, landscape plans, and lighting plans,
from the City's Supervisor of Site Plan Development
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The approval of this application is in the public interest.
2. The approval of this application represents good Planning.
3. The approval of this application does not create unacceptable adverse
impacts on abutting properties.
4. The proposed use of this property as an office is more compatible with the
uses permitted by the by-law then the purpose for which it was used on the
day the by-law was passed.
Carried
7. Submission No.: A 2007-099
Applicant: Cook Homes Ltd.
Property Location: 12 Holborn Drive
Legal Description: Part Lot 11, Plan 1274
Appearances:
In Support: J. Passy
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests legalization of a residential
building, under construction, having a rear yard of 5.91 m (19.38') rather than the
required 7.5m (24.6').
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 27, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on the on the Northeast corner of River Road East and Holborn
Drive. The applicant has previously received approval from the committee of
adjustment in September of 2006, for parking and setback deficiencies including a
reduction of the rear yard from 7.5 metres to 6.0 metres. The buildings are currently
being constructed and an error in the layout of a building has resulted in a need to
further reduce the rear yard setback from the previously approved 6.0 metres to 5.91
metres.
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7. Submission No.: A 2007-099 tCont'd
The subject property is designated as a Mixed Use Node in the Municipal Plan and
Residential Nine Zone (R-9) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The Mixed Use Node policy
encourages strong pedestrian linkages with the surrounding residential
neighbourhood. The reduced rear yard setback helps to accommodate a
development that strengthens pedestrian linkages and encourages a walkable
community by bringing more building massing to the street. As a result, the proposed
variance meets the intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan.
The neighbouring property is owned by the City of Kitchener and the there are no
structures in the area directly adjacent to the rear property line of 12 Holborn Drive.
A further reduction of 0.09 metres to the rear yard setback would be considered a
minor and is desirable for the appropriate development of the area.
It is the opinion of staff that the proposed variance meets Municipal Plan policy and
Zoning By-Law regulations and is considered to be proper and orderly development.
The uses of the property are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
issued under Subsection 3 (1) of the Act, and they conform to or do not conflict with
any applicable provincial plan or plans.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
Moved by Mr. M. Hiscott
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Cook Homes Ltd. requesting legalization of a residential
building, under construction, having a rear yard of 5.91 m (19.38') rather than the
required 7.5m (24.6'), on Part Lot 11, Plan 1274, 12 Holborn Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
8. Submission No.: A 2007-100
Applicant: 48 Walnut Inc.
Property Location: 48 Walnut Street
Legal Description: Part Lot 487, Plan 378, being Part 2, Reference
Plan 58R-12501
Appearances:
In Support: C. McNabb
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to reconstruct
and extend a dwelling (to be attached to the multi-unit residential building behind it)
that was damaged by fire, on a lot having a width of 12.17m (39.92') rather than the
required 15m (49.21').
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8. Submission No.: A 2007-100 tCont'd)
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated December 3, 2007, in which they advise that the subject property
is located on the east side of Walnut between Cherry and Victoria Streets. The
zoning is R-6 (Residential Six) Zone under By-law 85-1 and has an Official Plan
designation of Low Rise Multiple Residential. The property is developed with one
dwelling unit at the front which has been damaged by fire and a separate 4-unit
multiple dwelling located towards the rear of the property. The dwelling unit at the
front does not meet the current sideyard or front yard setback requirements but is
considered to comply because of the Vacuum Clause (Section 5.15.1) in the Zoning
Bylaw.
The applicant is requesting permission to reconstruct and extend the dwelling (to be
attached to the existing 4-unit multi-residential building located behind it) that was
damaged by fire, on a lot having a width of 12.17 m (39.92 ft) rather than the
required 15 m (34.44 ft).
Regarding the requested variances staff has considered the four tests for minor
variances as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13,
as amended, Planning staff offer the following comments.
The variance meets the intent of the Zoning By-law. The dwelling unit which has
received damage as the result of a fire has existed since the 1920's. The dwelling
can be reconstructed on the original footprint without variance approval. However
the addition of the second floor connection between the dwelling at the front and the
multiple dwelling at the rear of the property requires variance approval as the lot
width of 12.1 metres does not meet the current minimum of 15 metres. The second
floor addition will meet the setback requirements and provide more living space for
the dwelling unit at the front of the lot.
The variance could be considered minor in nature for the following reason. The
additional floor area will be on the second floor only and will meet the setback
requirements. It will not expand beyond the width of the existing building and is no
more onerous than what currently exists.
The variance could be considered appropriate use of the land. The use of the
property will continue to be the same (5 dwelling units total) and the addition will not
be visible from the street therefore not impacting the streetscape.
It is noted that there is an existing site plan on file, SP 03/20/W/SL, and that the site
plan should be revised to show the proposed addition.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
Mr. McNabb advised that there was a fire which caused significant damage to the
building. They want to reinstate the dwelling unit that was there plus an additional
storey. They will also be improving the appearance of the building by removing 2
porches.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of 48 Walnut Inc. requesting permission to reconstruct and
extend a dwelling, to be attached to the multi-unit residential building behind it, on a
lot having a width of 12.17m (39.92') rather than the required 15m (49.21'), on Part
Lot 487, Plan 378, being Part 2, Reference Plan 58R-12501, 48 Walnut Street,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 284 DECEMBER 11, 2007
8. Submission No.: A 2007-100 tCont'd)
1. The owner shall obtain approval of a revision to the existing Site Plan for the
property.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
12. Submission No.: A 2007-101
Applicant: Sorin Boeriu
Property Location: 2269 Hidden Valley Crescent
Legal Description: Lot 3, Registered Plan 1740
Appearances:
In Support: None
Contra: P. Kruse
Written Submissions: None
As no one appeared in support of this application, the Committee and the opposition
agreed to defer its consideration of the application to its meeting scheduled for
Tuesday January 15, 2008.
CONSENT
1. Submission Nos.: B 2007-038
Applicant: John Richard Krauleidis
Property Location: 791 & 793 Stirling Avenue South
Legal Description: Part Lot 12, Plan 785
Appearances:
In Support: D. Smith
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to sever these 2
semi-detached dwelling units so that each may be owned separately. Each property
will have a lot width of 7.62m (25'), a depth of 40.234m (132'), and an area of 306.6
sq. m. (3300.32 sq. ft.).
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 26, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on the east side of Stirling Avenue South, just south of Southmoor
Drive. The property consists of asemi-detached dwelling that was built in the 1960s.
The subject property is designated as Low Rise Residential in the Municipal Plan and
zoned Residential Six (R-6).
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 285 DECEMBER 11, 2007
1. Submission Nos.: B 2007-038 tCont'd)
The applicant is requesting a consent to sever the subject property in half to separate
the ownership of the two semi-detached houses. The purpose and effect of this
application involves a correction of title.
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51 (24) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, the uses of both the severed and retained parcels
are in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law 85-1. Both lots
would meet the zoning requirements of the R-6 zone.
Planning staff note that the zoning by-law defines asemi-detached dwelling as "a
building divided vertically into two semi-detached houses by a common wall which
prevents internal access between semi-detached houses and extends from the base
of the foundation to the roof line and for a horizontal distance of not less than 35
percent of the horizontal depth of the building. Each semi-detached house shall be
designed to be located on a separate lot having access to and frontage on a street."
In addition, the dimensions and shapes of the proposed lots are appropriate and
suitable for the use of the properties as semi-detached houses, the lands front on an
established public street, and both parcels of land are currently serviced with
independent and adequate service connections to municipal services. Also, the
resultant lots will be compatible with the lot sizes in the surrounding area, of which
there is a mix of single detached, semi-detached, duplex and townhouse dwellings.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning, Housing &
Community Services, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that they have
no objection to this application.
The Committee discussed the imposition of a condition requiring the payment of 5%
cash in lieu of parkland dedication for the severed land, which is a standard City
requirement.
Moved by Mr. A. Head
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of John Richard Krauleidis requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width of 7.62m (25'), a depth of 40.234m (132'), and an area
of 306.6 sq. m. (3300.32 sq. ft.), on Part Lot 12, Plan 785, 793 Stirling Avenue South,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. The owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes
and/or local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Director of
Engineering for the installation of sewer and water connections and storm
sewer for both the severed and retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Director of
Engineering for the installation of the boulevard landscaping, including street
trees and paved driveways ramps for both the severed and retained lands.
5. The owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener acash-in-lieu contribution for park
dedication equal to 5% of the value of the lands to be severed.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 286 DECEMBER 11, 2007
1. Submission Nos.: B 2007-038 tCont'd)
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
2. Submission No.: B 2007-040
Applicant: Laurie McKenna
Property Location: 113 Florence Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 50 and Part Lot 49, Plan 308
Appearances:
In Support: B. O'Neil
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant proposes to construct an addition to
the right side of the existing dwelling to create asemi-detached dwelling. Through
this application the applicant requests permission to sever the property so that each
semi-detached dwelling unit may be owned separately. The land to be severed will
have a width on Florence Avenue of 7.56m (24.8'), a depth of 36.576m (120') and an
area of 278.8 sq. m. (3001 sq.ft.) and will contain the new dwelling unit. The retained
land will have a width on Florence Avenue of 15.3m (50.19'), a depth of 35.576m
(120') and an area of 557.3 sq.m. (5998.92 sq. ft.) which will contain the existing
dwelling.
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located at 113 Florence Avenue. The property currently contains a single
detached dwelling with a detached garage. The lands are designated Low Rise
Residential and are zoned Residential Four Zone (R-4). A site visit was completed on
November 20, 2007.
The applicant is requesting consent to sever a lot having a frontage of 7.56 metres on
Florence Avenue to allow for the construction of asemi-detached house (i.e. an
addition will be added to the existing single detached dwelling which will create a
shared wall and will result in asemi-detached dwelling). The applicant is also
requesting two easements as shown on the severance sketch and as requested by
separate letter. As such, Planning staff recommend that as the application be
amended to include the proposed easements for maintenance purposes. These are
required as the common wall of the semi-detached dwelling does not extend the full
depth of the two houses. The maintenance easements will allow the owners to enter
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 287 DECEMBER 11, 2007
2. Submission No.: B 2007-040 tCont'd)
neighbouring lands so that the exterior portion of the shared wall having a zero lot
line can be maintained. The owners of both the lands to be severed and lands to be
retained are also required to enter into a Maintenance Easement Agreement. Staff
note that the easement on the lands to be retained extends through the existing
roofed porch, which is not desirable. Therefore, staff recommend that the easement
on the Draft Reference Plan be revised so that the easement does not extend into
the roofed porch.
With regard to the proposed severance, the existing R-4 zone permits semi-detached
dwellings, and both the lot to be severed and the lot to be retained will meet the
minimum zoning by-law requirements. Furthermore, both the proposed and existing
structures, as shown on the severance sketch, meet the required setback
regulations. Staff feel that this is a fairly diverse neighbourhood and that a semi-
detached dwelling would be appropriate.
It is also noted that the existing driveway must be narrowed and the garage will need
to be removed to accommodate the proposed addition. A demolition permit will be
required from the building department for the removal of the garage. In addition, a
new driveway will be necessary for the lands to be retained, and the existing
driveway should be narrowed as shown on the severance sketch.
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51 (24) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, staff are satisfied that the creation of the severed
lot is desirable and appropriate. The configuration of the severed lands can be
considered appropriate for the development of the uses permitted in the zoning and
any future development should be compatible with the neighbourhood. Therefore the
consent is not considered to be premature or pre-determining the outcome of future
planning processes.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning, Housing &
Community Services, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that they have
no objection to this application.
The Committee agreed to consider amendments to this application, as requested by
staff, for maintenance easements.
Moved by Mr. A. Head
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of Laurie McKenna requesting permission to sever a parcel of
land to have a width on Florence Avenue of 7.56m (24.8'), a depth of 36.576m (120')
and an area of 278.8 sq. m. (3001 sq. ft.), subject to and together with maintenance
easements as required by the zoning by-law, on Part Lot 50, Plan 308, 113 Florence
Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall receive approval of a draft reference plan from the City's
Director of Planning, showing the severed and retained lands and
maintenance easements for each as required in the zoning by-law.
2. The owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of Kitchener for
the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or local
improvement charges.
3. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 288 DECEMBER 11, 2007
2. Submission No.: B 2007-040 tCont'd)
4. The owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener acash-in-lieu contribution for park
dedication equal to 5% of the value of the lands to be severed.
5. That the owner shall apply to the Building Division to cancel Building Permit
Application 07108923 and shall apply for and receive approval of permit to
construct asemi-detached house and to demolish the existing garage.
6. The owner shall make arrangements satisfactory of the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
and retained lands.
7. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory of the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees and paved driveway ramps, on both the lands to be
severed and retained.
8. That the owner shall make arrangements, financial or otherwise, to the
satisfaction of the City's Engineering Services for the installation or relocation
of any street furniture required as a result of new driveway accesses.
9. That the owners of the severed and retained lands shall enter into a joint
maintenance agreement, to be approved by the City Solicitor, and
registered against title of both the severed and retained lands, to ensure that
maintenance easements are maintained in perpetuity.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Carried
3. Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description: B 2007-041
Valley View Heights (St Jacobs) Ltd.
201 Sims Estate Drive
Part Block 70, Registered Plan 58M-387
Appearances:
In Support: J. Passy
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 289 DECEMBER 11, 2007
3. Submission No.: B 2007-041 tCont'd
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to sever a parcel
of land having a width on Sims Estate Drive of 0.65m (2.13'), a depth of 30.032m
(98.53') and an area of 19 sq. m. (204.52 sq. ft.) to be conveyed as a lot addition to
205 Sims Estate Drive. The retained land will have a width on Sims Estate Drive of
7.554m (24.78'), a depth of 30.045m (98.57') and an area of 239 sq. m. (2572.65 sq.
ft.), to be developed with a single family dwelling.
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on the northwest corner of Sims Estate Drive and Waterbend
Crescent, just north of Chicopee Park. The property is currently vacant, and lies
directly to the east of a Draft Plan of Subdivision (30T-03201). The parcel is currently
zoned Residential Three (R-3) with Special Regulation 175R and is designated as
Low Rise Residential in the Municipal Plan. The property is also designated as Low
Density Residential in the Grand River South Community Plan.
The applicant is proposing to sever a small portion of the property with a width of
0.65 metres and an area of 19.0 square metres for a lot addition to be added to the
adjacent parcel to the east, also owned by Valley View Heights (St. Jacobs) Ltd. The
resulting merged parcel will have a width of 15.85 metres and an area of 507.15
square metres, while the retained parcel will have a width of 7.554 metres and an
area of 239.0 square metres. The applicant has stated that the retained parcel is to
be added to an adjacent lot to the west that would be created following the
registration of Draft Plan of Subdivision (30T-03201). As a result, no new lots would
be created by this application, but in fact three lots (two of which are currently
undersized) would be consolidated into two lots that would meet the applicable
zoning requirements.
With respect to the application for consent, the criteria for the subdivision of land are
listed in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. Staff
are satisfied that the resulting lot configuration would be desirable and appropriate
given that this application would create two developable lots, rather than three lots
that do not all meet the zoning requirements. Although this application could be seen
as premature considering that the adjacent plan of subdivision has not yet been
registered, staff feel that it would be reasonable to require such registration as a
condition of provisional consent. The resulting lot configuration would conform to the
Low Density Residential designation, as well as the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law.
Similarly, this consent would result in a more suitable lot configuration. Both lots are
in an area that can be adequately serviced through the provision of utilities and
municipal services.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning, Housing &
Community Services, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that they have
no objection to this application.
Moved by Mr. A. Head
Seconded by Mr. M. Hiscott
That the application of Valley View Heights (St Jacobs) Ltd. requesting permission to
sever a parcel of land having a width on Sims Estate Drive of 0.65m (2.13'), a depth
of 30.032m (98.53') and an area of 19 sq. m. (204.52 sq. ft.) to be conveyed as a lot
addition to 205 Sims Estate Drive, on Part Block 70, Registered Plan 58M-387, 201
Sims Estate Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of Kitchener for
the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or local
improvement charges.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 290 DECEMBER 11, 2007
3. Submission No.: B 2007-041 tCont'd)
2. That the owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the lands to be severed in this application shall be added to the abutting
lands legally described as Lot 59, Registered Plan 58M-387, municipally
known as 205 Sims Estate Drive, and that the title be taken into identical
ownership as the abutting lands with any subsequent conveyance or
transaction of the parcel to be severed complying with Sections 50(3)
and/or(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
4. That Plan of Subdivision 30T-03201 shall be approved and registered and
satisfactory arrangements shall be made for the retained parcel to be added to
Block 93 of Draft Plan 30T-03201.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Carried
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063
Applicant: Hallman Construction Ltd
Property Location: 350-382 Zeller Drive
1204-1286 Old Zeller Drive
2 Valebrook Street
Legal Description: Parts of Blocks 12, 18, 19, 20 & 21, Registered Plan
58M-364, and Parts of Lot 119, German Company Tract
(Parts of Old Zeller Drive), Parts 28-43, 55-59, 130-156,
Reference Plan 58R-15709
Appearances:
In Support: N. Horne
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to sever 22 lots
for residential development as follows:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 291 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
B 2007-042 - 350 Zeller Drive
Width - 12m (39.37')
Depth - 35.2m (115.48')
Area - 465 sq. m. (5,005.38 sq. ft.)
B 2007-043 - 354 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.3m (40.35')
Depth - 36.6m (120.07')
Area - 481 sq. m. (5,177.61 sq. ft.)
B 2007-044 - 358 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.6m (41.33')
Depth - 38.6m (126.64')
Area - 472 sq. m. (5,080.73 sq. ft.)
B 2007-045 - 362 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.1 m (39.69')
Depth - 42m (137.79')
Area - 547 sq. m. (5,888.05 sq. ft.)
B 2007-046 - 366 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.1 m (39.69')
Depth - 46.6m (152.88')
Area - 607 sq. m. (6,533.9 sq. ft.)
B 2007-047 - 370 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.1 m (39.69')
Depth - 53.1 m (174.21')
Area - 693 sq. m. (7,459.63 sq. ft.)
B 2007-048 - 374 Zeller Drive
Width - 12m (39.37')
Depth - 53.1 m (174.21') on the left side & 38m (124.67') on the right side
Area - 644 sq. m. (6,932.18 sq. ft.)
B 2007-049 - 378 Zeller Drive
Width - 12.3m (40.35')
Depth - 34.2m (112.2')
Area - 465 sq. m. (5,005.38 sq. ft.)
B 2007-050 - 382 Zeller Drive
Width along Zeller Drive - 9,5m (31.16')
Depth along Old Zeller Drive - 27m (88.58')
Area - 611 sq. m. (6,576.96 sq. ft.)
B 2007-051 -1204 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 7.2m (23.62')
Depth - 49.3m (161.74')
Area - 855 sq. m. (9,203.44 sq. ft.)
B 2007-052 -1208 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.9m (29.19')
Depth - 43.3 m (142.38')
Area - 509 sq. m. (5,379 sq. ft.)
B 2007-053 -1212 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.9m (29.19')
Depth - 38.8m (127.29')
Area - 440 sq. m. (4,736.27 sq. ft.)
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 292 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
B 2007-054 -1216 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.9m (29.19')
Depth - 35.6m (116.79')
Area - 392 sq. m. (4,219.59 sq. ft.)
B 2007-055 -1220 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.9m (29.19')
Depth - 33.5 m (109.9')
Area - 360 sq. m. (3,875.13 sq. ft.)
B 2007-056 -1224 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.7m (28.54')
Depth - 32.5m (106.62')
Area - 354 sq. m. (3,810.54 sq. ft.)
B 2007-057 -1228 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 11.3m (37.07')
Depth - 32.5m (106.62')
Area - 338 sq. m. (3,638.32 sq. ft.)
B 2007-058 -Old Zeller Drive
Width - 1.1m (3.6')
Depth - 29m (95.14')
Area - 31.91 sq. m. (343.48')
To be conveyed as a lot addition to the abutting lot.
B 2007-059 - 2 Valebrook Street
Width on Valebrook Street - 18.4m (60.36') around the curve in the road
Depth on Old Zeller Drive - 25.5m (83.66')
Area - 499 sq. m. (5,371.36 sq. ft.)
B 2007-060 -1274 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.6m (28.21')
Depth - 35.2m (115.48')
Area - 341 sq. m. (3,670.61 sq. ft.)
B 2007-061 -1278 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 9.1 m (29.85')
Depth - 35.7m (117.12')
Area - 318 sq. m. (3,423.03 sq. ft.)
B 2007-062 -1282 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.7m (28.54')
Depth - 35.6m (116.79')
Area - 348 sq. m. (3,745.96 sq. ft.)
B 2007-063 -1289 Old Zeller Drive
Width - 8.6m (28.21')
Depth - 35.6m (116.79')
Area - 363 sq. m. (3,907.42 sq. ft.)
The retained land in Submission No.'s B 2007-042 to B 2007-058 is to the left of 350
Zeller Drive and it has a width of 3.9m (12.79'), a depth of 34.3m (112.53') an area of
163.91 sq. m. (1,775.13 sq. ft.) and will be added to the abutting land.
The retained land in Submission No.'s B 2007-059 to B 2007-063 has frontage of
20m (65.61') on Valebrook Street, a depth of 36.2m (118.76') and an area of 716 sq.
m. (7,707.21 sq. ft.) and is intended for future residential development.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 293 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
The Committee was in receipt of a revised Consent Plan requesting an amendment
to Submission No. B 2007-058 to include Part 44 on the reference plan, so that
together Parts 150 & 44 will become 1 severed lot. This new lot will have a width on
Zeller Drive of 9.5m (31.16'), a depth of 32.5m (106.62'), and an area of 308.75 sq.
m. (3,323.46 sq. ft.).
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 20, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property located on Zeller Drive, Old Zeller Drive and Valebrook Street. All lands are
presently vacant and are proposed to be developed with single detached dwellings.
The lands are zoned Residential Three (R-3) with Special Regulation 326R and
Residential Four (R-4) with Special Regulation 327R, both of which support the
residential development proposed.
The lots are proposed to be created through consent rather than through Part Lot
Control as a portion of the lands are not in a registered plan of subdivision and a
portion of the road required a renaming by-law. The lands not contained in a
registered plan of subdivision were a previous road allowance which has since been
closed by way of a By-law and the lands conveyed to the applicant and the road
renaming by-law has also been passed.
The applicant has submitted consent for lot additions in order to consolidate land to
create 22 lots that have frontage on a public street. The original plan of subdivision
required the realignment of a portion of Zeller Drive which entailed the closure and
conveyance of portions of the existing road allowance to the applicant.
Consolidation of the parts as shown on the revised plan submitted with the
application will result in 22 lots that are in conformity with the Zoning By-law and will
all have frontage on a public street.
With respect to the criteria for the subdivision of land listed in Section 51 (24) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, the uses of both the severed and retained parcels
are in conformity with the City's Official Plan, the dimensions and shapes of the
proposed lots are appropriate and suitable for the proposed use of the lands. The
proposed lots will have frontage on a public street, and all parcels of land have
access to municipal services. The resultant lots will be compatible in size with the
surrounding low density residential development.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning, Housing &
Community Services, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that they have
no objection to these applications, provided that the owner undertake a noise study
with respect to traffic noise levels along Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive, and enters into
an agreement, if necessary to implement noise attenuation measures.
Submission No. B 2007-042
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.161 m (39.89'), by a depth of
35.053m (115') and an area of approximately 465 sq. m. (5,005.38 sq. ft.), on Part
Block 21, Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part
of Zeller Drive), being Parts 28 & 130, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 350 Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 294 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-042 tCont'd)
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
6. That the land to be retained in this application, Part Block 21, Registered Plan
58M-364, being Part 128, Reference Plan 58R-15709, shall be added to the
abutting land, and title shall be taken in identical ownership as the abutting
land, and Subsections 50 (3) and/or (5) shall apply to all subsequent
conveyances or transactions involving this parcel of land.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-043
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.3m (40.35'), by a depth of 36.6m
(120.07') and an area of 481 sq. m. (5,177.61 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract(Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 29 & 131, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 354 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 295 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-043 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-044
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.6m (41.33'), by a depth of 38.6m
(126.64') and an area of 472 sq. m. (5,080.73 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract(Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 30 & 132, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 358 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 296 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-044 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-045
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.1 m (39.69'), by a depth of 42m
(137.79') and an area of 547 sq. m. (5,888.05 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract(Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 31 & 133, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 362 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 297 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-045 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-046
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.1 m (39.69'), by a depth - 46.6m
(152.88') and an area of 607 sq. m. (6,533.9 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract(Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 32 & 134, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 366 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 298 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-046 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-047
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.1 m (39.69'), by a depth of 53.1 m
(174.21') and an area of 693 sq. m. (7,459.63 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 33 & 135, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 370 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 299 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-047 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-048
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12m (39.37'), by a depth of 53.1 m
(174.21') on the left side & 38m (124.67') on the right side and an area of 644 sq. m.
(6,932.18 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119,
German Company Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being Parts 34 & 136, Reference Plan
58R-15709, 374 Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 300 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-048 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-049
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Zeller Drive of 12.3m (40.35'), by a depth of 34.2m
(112.2') and a area of 465 sq. m. (5,005.38 sq. ft.), on Part Block 21, Registered Plan
58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 35, 137 & 147, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 378 Zeller Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 301 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-049 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-050
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width along Zeller Drive of 9.5m (31.16'), by a depth of 27m
(88.58') along Old Zeller Drive and an area of 611 sq. m. (6,576.96 sq. ft.), on Part of
Blocks 20 & 21, Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract
(Part of Zeller Drive), being Parts 36, 138 & 146, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 382
Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 302 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-050 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-051
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 7.2m (23.62'), by a depth of
49.3m (161.74') and an area of 855 sq. m. (9,203.44 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 37 & 139, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1204 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 303 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-051 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-052
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.9m (29.19'), by a depth of 43.3
m (142.38') and an area of 509 sq. m. (5,379 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 38 & 140, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1208 Old Zeller Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 304 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-052 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-053
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.9m (29.19'), by a depth of
38.8m (127.29') and an area of 440 sq. m. (4,736.27 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 39 & 141, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1212 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 305 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-053 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-054
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.9m (29.19'), by a depth of
35.6m (116.79') and an area of 392 sq. m. (4,219.59 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 40 & 142, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1216 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 306 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-054 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-055
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.9m (29.19'), by a depth of 33.5
m (109.9') and an area of 360 sq. m. (3,875.13 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19, Registered
Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being
Parts 41 & 143, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1220 Old Zeller Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 307 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-055 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-056
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.7m (28.54'), by a depth of
32.5m (106.62') and an area of 354 sq. m. (3,810.54 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 42 & 144, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1224 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 308 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-056 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-057
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 11.3m (37.07'), by a depth of
32.5m (106.62') and an area of 338 sq. m. (3,638.32 sq. ft.), on Part Block 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 43 & 145, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1228 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 309 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-057 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-058
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive 9.5 m (31.16"), by a depth of 32.5m
(106.62") and an area of 308.75 sq. m. (3,323.46sq. ft.), on Part Blocks 12 & 19,
Registered Plan 58M-364, being Parts 44 & 150, Reference Plan 58R-15709, Old
Zeller Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 310 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-058 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-059
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Valebrook Street of15m (49.21'), by a depth on Old
Zeller Drive of 26m (85.3') and an area of approximately 499 sq. m. (5,371.36 sq. ft.),
on Part Block 11, Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company
Tract (Part of Zeller Drive), being Parts 55 & 151, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 2
Valebrook Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 311 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-059 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-060
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.6m (28.21'), by a depth of
35.2m (115.48') and an area of 341 sq. m. (3,670.61 sq. ft.), on Part Block 18,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 56 & 153, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1274 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 312 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-060 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-061
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 9.1 m (29.85'), by a depth of
35.7m (117.12') and an area of 318 sq. m. (3,423.03 sq. ft.), on Part Block 18,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 57 & 154, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1278 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 313 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-061 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-062
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.7m (28.54'), by a depth of
35.6m (116.79') and an area of 348 sq. m. (3,745.96 sq. ft.), on Part Block 18,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 58 & 155, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1282 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 314 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-062 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. B 2007-063
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Ms. C. Balcerczyk
That the application of Hallman Construction Ltd. requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land to have a width on Old Zeller Drive of 8.6m (28.21'), by a depth of
35.6m (116.79') and an area of 363 sq. m. (3,907.42 sq. ft.), on Part Block 18,
Registered Plan 58M-364 and Part Lot 119, German Company Tract (Part of Zeller
Drive), being Parts 59 & 156, Reference Plan 58R-15709, 1286 Old Zeller Drive,
Kitchener Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 315 DECEMBER 11, 2007
4. Submission Nos.: B 2007-042 - B 2007-063 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-063 tCont'd)
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the City of
Kitchener for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or
local improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall prepare a Noise Study to indicate to the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels along
Zeller Drive/Old Zeller Drive; and if necessary, shall enter into a development
agreement with the City of Kitchener to provide for implementation of the
approved noise study attenuation measures.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Carried
COMBINED APPLICATIONS
1. Submission Nos.: A 2007-102 & B 2007-064
Applicant: Paulo Mendes & Maria Jose Mendes
Property Location: 207 & 209 Kent Avenue
Legal Description: Part Lot 10, Plan 404
Appearances:
In Support: P. Mendes & M. Jose Mendes
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 316 DECEMBER 11, 2007
1. Submission Nos.: A 2007-102 & B 2007-064 tCont'd)
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the through Submission No. B 2007-064, the
applicant to sever 209 Kent Avenue from 207 Kent Avenue. The severed lands will
have a width on Kent Avenue of 12.597m (41.32'), a depth along Courtland Avenue
of 32.053 m (105.16') and an area of 399 sq. m. (4,294.94 sq. ft.). The property will
continue to be used as a duplex. The retained land will have a width on Kent Avenue
of 12.597m (41.32'), a depth of 32.053m (105.16') and an area of 399 sq. m.
(4,294.94 sq. ft.). This property will continue to be used as a single family dwelling.
The Committee was also advised that through Submission No. A 2007-102 the
applicant requests permission for the following variances for 209 Kent Avenue: a lot
having a width of 12.597m (41.32') rather than the requiredl5m (49.21'), a side yard
abutting Courtland Avenue for the existing duplex of 2.12m (6.95') rather than the
required 4.5m (14.76'), a setback from Courtland Avenue for the existing detached
garage of 5.15m (16.89') rather than the required 6m (19.68'), and a rear yard on the
existing detached garage of 0.21 m (0.68') rather than the required O.cm (1.96.).
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 26, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on the southeast corner of Kent Avenue and Courtland Avenue
East. The property consists of a single detached dwelling, a duplex and an
accessory garage. The parcel is currently zoned Residential Five (R-5) with Special
Regulation 1 R and is designated as a Low Rise Conservation in the Municipal Plan.
The property also lies within the Grand River Conservation Authority's regulation
limit.
The applicant is proposing to sever the existing lot in half in order to separate the
existing single family dwelling from the duplex dwelling and garage. The proposed
severed parcel has 12.597 metres of frontage on Kent Avenue, an area of 399
square metres and consists of the existing duplex and detached garage. The
retained parcel also has 12.597 metres of frontage on Kent Avenue, an area of 399
square metres and consists of the single detached dwelling. The effect of this
consent would be to restore the original lot configuration that existed at the time these
uses were established.
The applicant is also proposing a minor variance to the City of Kitchener Zoning By-
law that will address several deficiencies that would come about as a result of the
above consent being approved: i) to reduce the minimum required lot width from 15.0
metres to 12.597 metres; ii) to reduce the minimum side yard setback abutting a
street for a duplex dwelling from 4.5 metres to 2.12 metres; iii) to reduce the
minimum setback between a required parking space and a property line from 6.0
metres to 5.15 metres; and iv) to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for an
accessory building from 0.6 metres to 0.21 metres.
With respect to the Application for Consent, the criteria for the subdivision of land are
listed in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. Staff
are satisfied that the creation of both the severed and retained parcels is both
desirable and appropriate, given that the proposed lot configuration will be identical to
that which existed prior to the properties merging on title. The intent of the Low Rise
Conservation designation is to preserve the existing low rise housing stock; the
applicant has indicated that it is their intent to retain all structures existing on the
property. Planning staff note that any proposed alterations to any structures on the
severed parcel would be subject to site plan control. The dimensions and shapes of
the proposed lots are appropriate and are consistent with the surrounding residential
property fabric, and both lots are currently serviced with independent and adequate
connections to municipal services.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 317 DECEMBER 11, 2007
1. Submission Nos.: A 2007-102 & B 2007-064 tCont'd)
With respect to the application for minor variances listed above, Planning staff have
considered the four tests as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P.13, as amended.
The proposed consent will recreate a prior lot configuration that was in existence at
the time the uses of the properties were established. The properties had merged on
title, necessitating the need for the applicants to apply for consent to recreate the
previously existing lot line. However, as a result several zoning deficiencies came
about, resulting in the need for an Application for Minor Variance as well. Given that
there will be no change of use on the subject lands, and that the proposed consent
will recreate a prior lot configuration, the proposed variances are minor in nature and
are desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands.
The buildings present on the subject lands were constructed prior to the
establishment of the current zoning by-law and associated zones and regulations.
Given that the uses and buildings on the property existed with the proposed lot
configuration prior to the lots merging on title, staff is of the opinion that the general
intent and purpose of the zoning by-law is maintained.
The Low Rise Conservation designation is intended to protect and retain existing
dwellings and maintain the character of a low rise neighbourhood. The proposed
minor variances will not result in any alterations to the buildings on the subject
property. As such, this application maintains the general intent and purpose of the
official plan.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning Housing &
Community Services, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that this
property is situated within a Sensitivity Wellhead Protection Area, as designated on
Map 4 of the Regional Official Policies Plan. The purpose of this mapping and
corresponding policies is to protect the Region's long term municipal ground water
supplies, and the proposed use is in keeping with the intent of these policies.
They also advise that the subject site is located adjacent to lands identified in the
Region's Reconnaissance Survey of Potential Contaminated Sources as a potentially
contaminated site. Based on the Region's protocol, they are prepared to waive the
requirement for a Record of Site Condition for this specific application, as it is the
intention of the applicant to continue the uses of this property as a duplex and a
single family dwelling but on two distinct lots.
Noting that Courtland Avenue is identified in the Regional Official Policies Plan as
having a designated road allowance width of 86', and it currently has a width of 60', a
13' road widening is required; also a 25' daylighting triangle is required at the
intersection of Courtland Avenue and Kent Avenue. As the full road widening and
daylighting triangle would go through existing buildings on the property, the Region
advises that and Ontario Land Surveyor will need to determine the extent of the road
widening and daylighting triangle that can be conveyed without going through the
existing buildings. Further, due to the fact that the Schneider's plant is across
Courtland Avenue from the subject property, and its designation as a high potential
source of ground water contamination, a Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental
Assessment for the road widening will be required prior to conveyance to the Region.
The last of the Region's requirements for this application is to have the owner enter
into an agreement with them to include a noise warning clause in all offers of
purchase and sale and/or rental agreements for both the severed and retained land,
because of the proximity to Courtland Avenue and the Schneider's plant.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, noting the need for a road widening on Courtland
Avenue.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 318 DECEMBER 11, 2007
1. Submission Nos.: A 2007-102 & B 2007-064 tCont'd)
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority
Resource Planner dated December 4, 2007, advising that they have no concerns
with this application; however, they would like it noted that although the lots are
located within the flood plain, they are located within the flood fringe portion of the
flood plain and they are already developed.
Ms. Mendes advised that these properties were constructed in the 1920's and 30's,
and they have a problem with the Region's request for a road widening and
daylighting triangle, as this would restrict the parking for 209 Kent Avenue.
Mr. Erb explained that Courtland Avenue is a Regional road that does require
widening. The required road widening would normally be 13' and the daylighting
triangle would normally be 25'; however, because of the location of the buildings on
this property a lesser widening and daylighting triangle will be taken. He explained
there are also environmental concerns because Schneider's is located across the
street, and an environmental assessment for the road widening will be required.
Ms. Mendes advised that a road widening will eliminate parking. Along the side of
the house there are stairs, and after the road widening there would not be enough
room to park 2 cars. She also advised that there used to be a store at 209 Kent
Avenue, and if the parking is eliminated they would never be able to have a store
there again.
Following a discussion with staff and the Committee, in which the applicants were
advised that the Region has the right to require this road widening and daylighting
triangle, Mr. Mendes advised that he is withdrawing these applications.
2. Submission Nos.: A 2007-103 & B 2007-065
Applicant: Edward & Anna Murach
Property Location: 105 Breithaupt Street
Legal Description: Part of Lot 221, Plan 376
Appearances:
In Support: S. Patterson
B. Nimer
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that through Submission No. B 2007-065, the applicant
requests permission to sever a parcel of land having a width on Duke Street of
13.694m (44.92'), a depth of 28.987m (95.1') and an area of 414.8 sq. m. (4,465.01
sq. ft.). This land is zoned M-2 General Industrial. The retained land at 105
Breithaupt Street will have a width on Breithaupt Street of 30.781 m (100.98'), a
depth of 25.897 m (84.96'), and an area of 782.8 sq. m. (8,426.26 sq. ft.). It is
intended that the auto repair use will continue on this property.
The Committee was further advised that through Submission No. A 2007-103 the
applicant requests permission for the following variances for the retained land: a Om
setback from Breithaupt Street for the existing building rather than the required 6m
(19.68'), a rear yard for the existing building of 0.2m (0.65') rather than the required
7.5m (24.6'), a side yard of 0.02m (0.065') rather than the required 1.2m (3.93'), and
permission not to provide a maintenance easement on the severed land at the side of
the existing building at 105 Breithaupt Street. The applicant also requests permission
for the severed land to have a width of 13.694m (44.92') on Duke Street rather than
the required 15m (49.21').
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 319 DECEMBER 11, 2007
2. Submission Nos.: A 2007-103 & B 2007-065 tCont'd)
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services
Department, dated November 30, 2007, in which they advise that the subject
property is located on the southeast corner of Duke Street West and Breithaupt
Street. The property consists of an auto repair business. The subject property is
designated as General Industrial in the Municipal Plan and zoned General Industrial
(M-2).
The applicant is requesting consent to sever a portion of the subject lands that is
currently separated from and not involved in the operation of the auto repair
business. The main building on the subject lands naturally divides the proposed
retained parcel from the proposed severed parcel. The proposed severed parcel has
13.694 metres of frontage on Duke Street West, an area of 413.65 square metres
and is currently vacant, while the retained parcel has 30.781 metres of frontage, an
area of 788.89 square metres and consists of the auto repair shop and associated
parking area.
The applicant is also proposing several minor variances to the City of Kitchener
Zoning By-law should the above consent be approved: i) a front yard of 0 metres for
the retained parcel whereas 6.0 metres would normally be required; ii) a rear yard of
0.02 metres for the retained parcel whereas 7.5 metres would normally be required;
iii) a right side yard of 0.02 metres for the retained parcel whereas 1.2 metres would
normally be required; iv) a lot width of 13.695 metres for the severed parcel whereas
15.0 metres would normally be required; and v) relief from Section 5.20 that requires
a maintenance easement.
With respect to the Application for Consent, the criteria for the subdivision of land are
listed in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. Staff
are satisfied that the creation of both the severed and retained parcels is both
desirable and appropriate. The retained parcel currently functions as an independent
business operation and the existing auto repair structure cuts off the retained lands
from the severed lands. Currently, the severed parcel lies vacant as it is not needed
for the operation of the business, and is cut off by the building. This application
would represent the potential future development of an underutilized parcel of land.
Given the size of the severed lands, staff provided the applicant an opportunity to
address whether or not this parcel could be considered a viable industrial property.
The applicant provided several development concepts, one consisting of a craftsman
shop and another consisting of a 1300 square foot office building. Based on the
information provided, staff are satisfied that this consent would create a viable
industrial parcel in the M-2 zone.
With respect to the minor variances listed above, staff have considered the four tests
as outlined in Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
The existing building on the retained parcel can be viewed as a legal non-complying
structure as it was built in the late 1800s, well prior to the establishment of the zoning
by-law. With regard to the severed parcel, it is currently vacant and unused as a
result of the building on the retained lands acting as a divider between the two
portions of the property. Given that this application will result in development potential
for a previously vacant and unused parcel of land, the proposed variances are minor
in nature and desirable for the appropriate development of the subject lands.
With respect to zoning, the intent of the 1.2 metre side yard setback is for access and
maintenance purposes. However, given the location and orientation of the existing
building, there would be no way for the applicant to gain access legally or maintain a
side yard if it were to be required. Further easements would be necessary across the
proposed severed lands, reducing the development potential of the parcel. There are
also no windows or doors on that side of the building and the materials used for the
exterior siding are maintenance-free. There is adequate space on the other side of
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 320 DECEMBER 11, 2007
2. Submission Nos.: A 2007-103 & B 2007-065 tCont'd)
the building to maintain the roof as well. With respect to the other variances
requested for the retained lands, they are merely addressing previously existing
conditions. Finally, the reduced lot width for the severed parcel can be viewed as
minor as the applicant has demonstrated that a viable industrial use could exist on
the property. For these reasons, the general intent and purpose of the zoning by-law
would be maintained.
The General Industrial designation in the Municipal Plan provides for wide variety of
industrial uses. The existing auto repair shop is a permitted use as set out in the
official plan, and the proposed severed parcel could support a viable general
industrial use. Given that the proposed variances are addressing existing conditions
and allowing for the potential development of an underutilized industrial parcel, this
application would maintain the general intent and purpose of the official plan.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Planning, Housing &
Community Services November 30, 2007, in which they advise that they have no
objection to this application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Planner dated November 29, 2007, advising that they have no concerns with this
application.
Submission No. B 2007-065
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of Edward and Anna Murach requesting permission to sever a
parcel of land having a width on Duke Street of 13.694m (44.92'), a depth of 28.987m
(95.1') and an area of 414.8 sq. m. (4,465.01 sq. ft.), on Part of Lot 221, Plan 376,
105 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements to the City of Kitchener
for the payment of any outstanding Municipal property taxes and/or local
improvement charges.
2. The owner shall provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a digital file of the
deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in .dwg
(AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as two full size paper copies
of the plan(s). The digital file must be submitted according to the City of
Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City's
Mapping Technologist.
3. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services, for the installation of all new service connections to the severed
lands and/or retained lands.
4. That the owner shall make arrangements satisfactory to the City's Engineering
Services for the installation, to City standards, of boulevard landscaping
including street trees, and a paved driveway ramp, on the severed lands
and/or retained lands.
5. That the owner shall receive final approval of Submission No. A 2007-102.
6. The owner shall pay to the City of Kitchener acash-in-lieu contribution for
parkland dedication equal to 2% of the value of the lands to be severed.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 321 DECEMBER 11, 2007
2. Submission Nos.: A 2007-103 & B 2007-065 tCont'd)
Submission No. B 2007-065 tCont'd)
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development
of the municipality.
2. The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed
lands and the retained lands.
3. The use of the land in the application conforms to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
Pursuant to Subsection 41 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the applicant shall fulfil
the above-noted conditions within one year of the date of giving notice of this
decision.
Pursuant to Subsection 43 of Section 53 of the Planning Act, the decision of this
Committee shall lapse two years from the date of approval, being December 11,
2009.
Submission No. A 2007-103
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of Edward and Anna Murach requesting permission for the
following variances for the retained land: a Om setback from Breithaupt Street for the
existing building rather than the required 6m (19.68'), a rear yard for the existing
building of 0.2m (0.65') rather than the required 7.5m (24.6'), a side yard of 0.02m
(0.065') rather than the required 1.2m (3.93'), and permission not to provide a
maintenance easement on the severed land at the side of the existing building at 105
Breithaupt Street, and the following variance for the severed land: a width of 13.694m
(44.92') on Duke Street rather than the required 15m (49.21'), on Part of Lot 221,
Plan 376, 105 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance requested in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and
Municipal Plan is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 11th day of December 2007.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment