HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2002-06-18 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 18, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: Messrs. S. Kay, P. Kruse and P. Britton.
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Ms. J. Given, Principal Planner, Mr. B. Sloan, Planner, Mr. R. Parent, Traffic
& Parking Analyst and Ms. J. Billett, Secretary-Treasurer.
Mr. S. Kay, Chair, called this meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment of May 28, 2002 as mailed to
the members, be accepted.
Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Le.qal Description:
A 2001-062
Tash Goka/Dianne Koebel
342 Frederick Street
Part Lots 2 & 3, Re.qistered Plan 117
The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report dated June 3, 2002
requesting that Minor Variance Application, Submission No. A 2001-062 be declared redundant
and dismissed as the requested variances were incorporated into an amending Zoning By-law
No. 2002-82, dated April 22, 2002.
The applicants were advised by letter dated June 3, 2002 that the Committee would be asked to
consider dismissal of the minor variance application and were invited to attend this meeting if
desired. The applicants were not in attendance this date.
Moved by Mr. P. Britton
Seconded by Mr. P. Kruse
That Minor Variance Application, Submission No. A 2001-062, as applied for by Dianne Koebel
and Tash Goka for the property known municipally as 342 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario,
be declared redundant and BE DISMISSED, as the requested variances have been incorporated
into amending Zoning By-law No. 2002-82, dated April 22, 2002.
Carried
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Le.qal Description:
A 2002-010
Nurko Sokolovic
727-729 King Street East
Lot 5, Re.qistered Plan 634
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Brian Kelly
Kelly & Co.
903-50 Queen Street North
Kitchener ON N2H 6P4
Mr. Nurko Sokolovic
520 Hallmark Drive
Waterloo ON N2K 3P5
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Submission No.: A2002-010 (Cont'd)
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support:
Mr. Brian Kelly
Kelly & Co.
903-50 Queen Street North
Kitchener ON N2H 6P4
Contra: None
This application was originally considered at the January 29, 2002 Committee of Adjustment
meeting at which time it was agreed to defer the application to the April 16, 2002 meeting to allow
an opportunity for additional information to be provided relative to provision of an off-site parking
agreement and information requested by the Committee relative to functionality of the existing
business. At the April 16th meeting, this application was deferred again to the meeting this date
to allow an opportunity for the off-site parking agreement to be finalized.
The Committee was previously advised that the applicant is requesting permission for a reduction
in the number of parking spaces required for expansion of an existing restaurant use from 36
parking spaces to 10. This application was amended at the January 29, 2002, and April 16, 2002
Committee o Adjustment meeting to request permission for a reduction in the number of parking
spaces required for use of the upper floor of the existing building as restaurant, from 16 parking
spaces to 7.
The Committee was in receipt this date of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 13, 2002 - opposed; concerns remain the same as
outlined in comments dated January 21,2002, as documented in the January 29 minutes;
· Traffic & Parking Analyst - June 12, 2002 - opposed; concerns relate to lack of on-street and
alternate parking in the area;
· Mr. Brian Kelly, Kelly & Co. - June 6, 2002 - in support; revised draft off-site parking
agreement;
· Legal Services - June 14, 2002 - suggested revisions to the June 6th draft off-site parking
agreement.
Mr. Brian Kelly advised that his client is seeking a further deferral of this application. He pointed
out that a revised draft parking agreement had been forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer on
June 6th for comment and this agreement was subsequently reviewed by staff of Legal Services;
however, due to his absence from his work place he was not in receipt of the Legal Services
comments until June 14, 2002. He noted that Legal Services made suggestions for changes to
the draft and inclusion of a 4th party to the agreement, the mortgagee. In this regard, he
requested that the application be further deferred to allow refinement of the agreement as
required by Legal Services and to approach the mortgagee for concurrence in being a party to the
agreement.
Mr. P. Kruse pointed out that this application has been before the Committee a number of times
and the only outstanding issue remains the provision of adequate parking. In this regard, he
suggested that the Committee consider approval of the application subject to an appropriate
agreement. Mr. B. Kelly responded that he would prefer deferral as revisions may involve a 4th
party and it would be preferable to have all parties consent to the agreement prior to
consideration of the application.
In response to questions, Ms. J. Given advised that this application has been ongoing since the
Fall of 2000. She pointed out that this is the second application before the Committee with the
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2. Submission No.: A2002-010 (Cont'd)
original application having been refused by the Committee, appealed by the applicant to the
Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the appeal allowed conditional on 10 off-site parking spaces
being arranged, and failure of the applicant to provide the required parking within the timeframe
allotted by the OMB. Ms. Given further advised that finalization of the draft off-site parking
agreement will not fully address the concerns of Planning & Traffic staff and will not change staffs
position. She suggested that the Committee had sufficient information to deal with the
application.
Mr. P. Britton commented that he was prepared to support deferral; however, suggested that Mr.
Kelly seek professional expertise to provide evidence as to how parking concerns can be dealt
with when the application comes back for consideration.
The Committee then entered into discussion with respect to an appropriate deferral date.
Moved by Mr. P. Britton
Seconded by Mr. P. Kruse
That Minor Variance Application, Submission No. A 2002-010, as applied for by Nurko Sokolovic
for the property at 727-729 King Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE DEFERRED
PEREMPTORILY, to the September 10, 2002 Committee of Adjustment meeting to provide an
opportunity for details of an off-site parking agreement to be finalized.
Carried
The Committee then recessed the meeting, temporarily, at 9:45 a.m. in order to consider applications for
minor variance to the City of Kitchener's Fence By-law. This meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m.
NEW BUSINESS
MINOR VARIANCE
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Le.qal Description:
A 2002-036
Cornelis & Joanne Oosthoek
38 Hillcrest Lane
Lot 14, Re,qistered Plan 1186
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Jim Schinkel
140 Williamsburg Road
Kitchener ON N2E 1K7
Mr. & Mrs. Cornelis Oosthoek
38 Hillcrest Lane
Kitchener ON N2K 1S8
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to extend the attached
double garage 2.43 m (8 ft.) to accommodate renovations to interior living space, having a
frontyard setback of 5.21 m (17.1 ft.), rather than the required 6 m (19.68 ft.).
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 12, 2002 - in support generally as shown on the
drawings submitted with the application;
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Submission No.: A2002-036 (Cont'd)
· Traffic & Parking Analyst - June 5, 2002 - in support; 5.2 m width for parking space rather than
5.5 m considered minor;
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002 - in support, subject to a building permit being obtained
prior to construction;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority- June 11,2002.
Mr. S. Kay reviewed the comments and enquired if the applicants had anything further to add.
Mr. & Mrs. Oosthoek advised that they were in agreement with the recommendations of staff.
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of Cornelis (Keith) & Joanne H. Oosthoek requesting permission to extend
the attached double garage 2.43 m (8 ft.) to accommodate renovations to interior living space,
having a frontyard setback of 5.21 m (17.1 ft.), rather than the required 6 m (19.68 ft.), on Lot 14,
Registered Plan 1186, 38 Hillcrest Lane, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
That the variance as approved in this application shall be generally as shown on the
drawings submitted with Minor Variance Application, Submission No. A 2002-036.
2. That the owner shall obtain a building permit prior to construction of the new addition.
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.
The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and Municipal Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
A 2002-037
Jeff Sallans
381 Plains Road
Part Lot 8, Beasley's New Survey, designated as Part 2 on Reference
Plan 58R-1582
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Jeff Sallans
381 Plains Road
Kitchener ON N2G 3W5
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to construct an
accessory building (storage shed), 10.97 m x 8.53 m (36 ft. x 28 ft.) in size, having a westerly
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Submission No.: A2002-037 (Cont'd)
sideyard setback of 2.25 m (7.38 ft.), rather than the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) and a rearyard
setback of 3.8 m (12.46 ft.), rather than the required 10 m (32.8 ft.).
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 11,2002 - in support;
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002 - in support, subject to a building permit being obtained
prior to construction;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Traffic & Parking Analyst- June 5, 2002
· Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority- June 11,2002.
Mr. S. Kay reviewed the comments and enquired if the applicant had anything further to add. Mr.
Jeff Sallans advised that he had nothing further to add.
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of Jeff Sallans requesting permission to construct an accessory building
(storage shed), 10.97 m x 8.53 m (36 ft. x 28 ft.) in size, having a westerly sideyard setback of
2.25 m (7.38 ft.), rather than the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) and a rearyard setback of 3.8 m (12.46
ft.), rather than the required 10 m (32.8 ft.), on Part Lot 8, Beasley's New Survey, designated as
Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-1582, 381 Plains Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED,
subject to the following conditions:
That the variances approved in this application shall be generally as shown on the plans
submitted with Minor Variance Application, Submission No. A 2002-037.
That the owner shall obtain a building permit prior to construction of the accessory building
(storage shed).
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and Municipal Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
A 2002-038
Voisin Developments Ltd.
1400 & 1450 Ottawa Street South
Part Lot 46 & 47, German Company Tract and Block 39, Registered
Plan 1758
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Greg Voisin
Mr. Frank Voisin
Ms. Julie Voisin
P.O. Box 2488
640 Trillium Drive
Kitchener ON N2H 6M3
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Submission No.: A2002-038 (Cont'd)
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to construct a
commercial campus having a 0 m setback on either side and along the entire length of the hydro
corridor abutting the subject lands, rather than the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) and a northerly
sideyard setback of 4 m (13.12 ft.), rather than the required 14 m (45.93 ft.).
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 12, 2002 -in support;
Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. - June 12, 2002 - in support, subject to satisfactory arrangements
for provision of electrical clearances to the proposed buildings to be constructed with 0 m
setback from the hydro corridor;
· Ministry of Transportation - June 14, 2002 - in support;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002
· Traffic & Parking Analyst - June 5, 2002
· Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority - June 11,2002.
Mr. Greg Voisin appeared in support of the application and provided a brief overview of the
requested variances. He advised that the sideyard setback requested results from a jog in the
property line and as it is adjacent to a Provincial right-of-way approval for the setback has been
obtained from the Ministry of Transportation. He further advised that this site is being developed
as a commercial campus and requires 0 m setback from a hydro right-of-way running through the
property. He pointed out that this situation is similar to the existing Fairview Park Mall where a
hydro right-of-way runs through the Mall parking lot.
Mr. S. Kay referred to the comments of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. in which they request that
approval be conditional upon satisfactory arrangements being made for provision of electrical
clearances to the proposed buildings to be constructed with a 0 m setback from the hydro
corridor. Mr. Voisin advised that he had undertaken discussions with staff at Kitchener-Wilmot
Hydro Inc. who have indicated that provision of a Letter of Understanding with respect to their
request would be sufficient to satisfy this condition.
In response to a question from Mr. P. Britton, Ms. J. Given advised that the site plan for this site
has not been finalized and accordingly, the request of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. can be
incorporated within the site plan agreement.
Moved by Mr. P. Britton
Seconded by Mr. P. Kruse
That the application of Voisin Developments Ltd. requesting permission to develop a commercial
campus having a 4 m (13.12 ft.) northerly sideyard setback, rather than the required 14 m (45.93
ft.) and a 0 m rearyard setback, rather than the required 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) relative to 1400 Ottawa
Street South; and a 0 m sideyard setback, rather than the required 6 m (19.68 ft.) relative to 1450
Ottawa Street South; on Part Lots 46 & 47, German Company Tract and Block 39, Registered
Plan 1758, 1400 & 1450 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED.
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Submission No.: A2002-038 (Cont'd)
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variances requested in this application are 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
CONSENT AND MINOR VARIANCE
Submission Nos.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
B 2002-015 & A 2002-039
673147 Ontario Inc.
236-264 Victoria Street North
Part Lot 19, Subdivision of Lot 3, German Company Tract, Lots 33 to
42 and Part Lots 29 to 32, Registered Plan 374, Part Lots 41 & 122,
Streets and Lanes
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Richard Hardie
260 Huron Road
Kitchener ON N2R 1P8
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to create one new lot
containing an existing office use having frontage on Victoria Street North of 74 m (242.78 ft.), by
an average depth of 50 m (164.04 ft.) and an area of 3,700 m2 (39,827.77 sq. ft.); a mutual right-
of-way for access over the severed lands in favour of the retained lands; and a variance from the
Zoning By-law with respect to a reduction in the number of required parking spaces from 84 to 77
spaces.
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 12, 2002 - in support, subject to certain conditions;
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002 - in support, subject to the fire access route being
accessible at all times for both buildings;
· Traffic & Parking Analyst - June 5, 2002 - in support, subject to all parking spaces on both
properties being made available to all customers;
Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002 - in support, also advise that the subject site has been
identified as lands with suspected contamination; Regional staff are uncertain of the potential
health or safety risks; the lands are not located within a wellfield and as the Region has no
direct corporate interest is not requesting a Record of Site Condition; if the Committee decides
to impose such a condition or other similar requirement the Committee, and not the Region,
should be responsible for its release;
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2002-015 & A 2002-039 (Cont'd)
· Grand River Conservation Authority - June 11,2002 - in support.
Mr. P. Kruse referred to the Region's comments respecting a Record of Site Condition and
requested staff to expand on the rationale for including a Record of Site Condition as a condition
of approval for the consent application. Ms. J. Given advised that staff historically include such a
condition; however, acknowledged the concerns raised periodically by the Committee with
respect to the ambiguity of the Region's comments. She advised that staff are in the process of
arranging a session between Committee members and Regional staff to address this matter.
Mr. R. Hardie advised that a Record of Site Condition has already been submitted to the Ministry
of Transportation; however, at this time has not received approval.
Mr. P. Britton commented that this application can be distinguished from others where such a
condition has not been imposed in that, there is confirmed contamination and construction work is
well underway, whereas in other applications no immediate development was to take place.
Minor Variance A 2002-039
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of 673147 Ontario Inc. requesting permission for a reduction in the number of
required parking spaces from 84 parking spaces to 77 on the lot to be severed under Consent
Application, Submission No. B 2002-015, on Part Lot 19, Subdivision of Lot 3, German Company
Tract, Lots 33 to 42 and Part Lots 29 to 32, Registered Plan 374, Part Lots 41 and 122, Streets
and Lanes, 236-264 Victoria Street North, 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.
The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Zoning By-law and Municipal Plan
is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
Consent B 2002-015
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of 673147 Ontario Inc. requesting permission to convey a parcel of land
containing an existing office use having frontage on Victoria Street North of 74 m (242.78 ft.), by
an average depth of 50 m (164.04 ft.) and an area of 3,700 m2 (39,827.77 sq. ft.); and granting of
a mutual right-of-way for access over the severed lands in favour of the retained lands; on Part
Lot 19, Subdivision of Lot 3, German Company Tract, Lots 33 to 42 and Part Lots 29 to 32,
Registered Plan 374, Part Lots 41 and 122, Streets and Lanes, 236-264 Victoria Street North,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
That a draft reference plan showing the proposed right-of-way shall be approved by the
City's Principal Planner.
That the owner shall submit documents for the proposed right-of-way to the satisfaction of
the City's Legal Department, shall be executed and shall be in a registerable form.
That a joint maintenance agreement, to be approved by the City Solicitor, shall be
registered against title of both the severed and retained lands, to ensure that rights-of-way
for access to both properties are maintained in perpetuity.
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1. Submission Nos.: B 2002-015 & A 2002-039 (Cont'd)
That the owner shall receive final approval of Minor Variance Application, Submission No.
A 2002-039.
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.
That satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the City's Engineering Services to
ensure separate sanitary, water and storm (if applicable) connections are available.
That the owner shall undertake a site assessment for both the severed and retained lands
in accordance with the Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario. A copy of the
Record of Site Condition, acknowledged by the Ministry of Environment and Energy shall
be provided to the City's Principal Planner.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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 June 18, 2004.
Carried
CONSENT
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
B 2002-016
Emmanuel Village Homes (Kitchener) Inc.
1250 Weber Street East
Lots 35 and 36, Lots 51 to 81 inclusive, Part Lots 37 to 43 and 68 to
71 and 82 to 85 inclusive, Plan 322, Part Lots 141 and 142, Streets
and Lanes Closed, Part Lot 2, Municipal Compiled Plan 963,
designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 58R-11351 and Parts
1:2 and 3 on Reference Plan 58R-11578
Mr. S. Kay advised that the Committee was in receipt of a letter dated June 17, 2002 from Mr.
Hugh Handy, Green Scheels Pidgeon Planning Consultants on behalf of his client Emmanuel
Village Homes (Kitchener) Inc., requesting deferral of the application to the Committee's next
meeting to provide opportunity for further consultation with City staff to examine possible servicing
solutions.
By general consent, it was agreed that Consent Application, Submission No. B 2002-016, would
be deferred to the July 23, 2002 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
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Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Le.qal Description:
B 2002-017
Sasa Filipovic & Miroslav Markovic
44-48 Walnut Street
Part Lot 487, Re,qistered Plan 378
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Sasa Filipovic
44 Walnut Street
Kitchener ON N2G 1P6
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to create one new lot
containing a single residential dwelling having frontage on Walnut Street of 12.19 m (40 ft.), by a
depth of 36.57 m (120 ft.) and an area of 445.92 m2 4,800 sq. ft.).
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 10, 2002 - ~n support, subject to certain conditions;
Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002 - in support, subject to a noise study being prepared and
if necessary an agreement entered into with the City of Kitchener to provide for
implementation of the approved noise study attenuation measures; in addition, the Region
advises the subject site has been identified as having suspected contamination; Regional staff
are uncertain of the potential health or safety risks; the lands are not located within a wellfield
and as the Region has no direct Corporate interest they are not requesting a Record of Site
Condition; if the Committee decides to impose such a condition or other similar requirement
the Committee, not the Region, should be responsible for its release;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002
· Traffic & Parking Analyst- June 5, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority- June 11,2002.
Mr. Sasa Filipovic appeared in support of the application and stated that he had been advised by
City staff that the house on the severed lands must be destroyed within 12 months or the
severance would not be approved and questioned why this was necessary. Ms. J. Given clarified
that the existing dwelling on the severed parcel complies with all zoning requirements and does
not have to be demolished. She pointed out, however, that in previous applications the former
industrial building on the retained lands was proposed to be developed with a multiple residential
use which would require either demolition of the industrial building or conversion of the building to
permit such use.
In response to a question from Mr. S. Kay, Ms. Given advised that staff are requesting the
existing Section 41 Development Agreement registered on title of the subject lands be released
as it applies to the whole of the land and once severance takes place will no longer apply.
Mr. S. Filipovic advised that the property has a long history of commercial use and the property is
currently taxed for commercial use; however, he is not able to use the property for commercial
uses and questioned why that is the case.
Mr. P. Britton commented that the issue of use mostly likely pertains to existing zoning and land
use designation for the property; however, pointed out that this was not an issue within jurisdiction
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2. Submission No.: B 2002-017 (Cont'd)
of the Committee. In this regard, he suggested that Mr. Filipovic speak with Planning staff to
determine potential development options for the retained parcel.
In response to a question from Mr. S. Kay, Ms. J. Given advised that she did not believe the
severance application would have any impact relative to legal non-conforming status of the
property as the former industrial building has been vacant for a number of years. She further
pointed out that the applicant can make submissions to City staff with respect to determination of
legal non-conforming status of the property.
Mr. P. Britton referred to the Region's request for a noise study and indicated that he was not
prepared to impose this as a condition of approval as no new development is proposed and the
application is technical in nature to restore original lot patterns.
Mr. P. Kruse also referred to the Region's comments respecting a Record of Site Condition and
pointed out that in this instance, staff are not recommending a Record of Site as a condition of
approval. In this regard, he reiterated his request for further direction from the Region with
respect to this issue.
Moved by Mr. P. Britton
Seconded by Mr. P. Kruse
That the application of Sasa Filipovic and Miroslav Markovic requesting permission to convey a
parcel of land containing a single residential dwelling having frontage on Walnut Street of 12.19 m
(40 ft.), by a depth of 36.57 m (120 ft.) and an area of 445.92 m2 (4,800 sq. ft.), on Part Lot 487,
Registered Plan 378, 44-48 Walnut Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE GRANTED, subject to the
following conditions:
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.
That the existing Section 41 Development Agreement registered as Instrument No.
1338386 shall be released from title from both the severed and retained lands.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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 June 18, 2004.
Carried
Mr. S. Kay advised Mr. Filipovic to seek advice of a Solicitor or Planner prior to proceeding with
the fulfillment of conditions for the consent application with respect to his concerns relative to the
use of the retained lands.
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Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
B 2002-018
1010137 Ontario Ltd. (Maple Freezer Inc.)
352 Maple Avenue
Part of Lot 117, Registered Plan 666, Part of Lots 2, 8 & 9, MCPL of
Lot 59, German Company Tract
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. Gerhard Auer
Campbell Wyman Auer & Ims Ltd.
582 Frederick Street
Kitchener ON N2B 2A9
Contra: None
Public Submissions:
In Support: None
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the lands involved in this application are also the subject of
previously approved Consent applications B 2002-001 to B 2002-003 incl. The applicant is now
proposing to reconfigure the lands to be severed under Consent B 2002-003 to create a new lot
containing a meat packing, processing and storage facility, having frontage on Maple Avenue of
145.48 m (477.29 ft.), by an average depth of 217.06 m (712.14 ft.) and an area of 2.4835 ha
(6.1366 ac); and requesting permission for an easement for water service over the parcel of land
to be severed under Consent B 2002-001 in favour of the retained lands proposed in this
application.
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 12, 2002 - in support, subject to certain conditions;
Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002 - in support; advised that the subject lands have been
identified as having suspected contamination; Regional staff are uncertain of the potential
health or safety risks; the subject lands are not located within a wellfield and as the Region
has no direct Corporate interest is not requesting a Record of Site Condition; if the Committee
decides to impose such a condition or similar requirement the Committee, not the Region,
should be responsible for its release;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Traffic & Parking Analyst - June 5, 2002
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority - June 11,2002.
In response to a question from Mr. S. Kay, Mr. Gerhard Auer provided an explanation with
respect to the requested easement over Parcel lB as identified on the plans submitted with the
application.
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of 1010137 Ontario Limited/Maple Freezer Inc. requesting permission to
convey a parcel of land containing a meat packing, processing and storage facility, having
frontage on Maple Avenue of 145.48 m (477.29 ft.), by an average depth of 217.06 m (712.14 ft.)
and an area of 2.4835 ha (6.1366 ac); and permission for an easement for water service shown
as Parcel lB on the plan submitted with Consent Application, Submission No. B 2002-018, in
favour of the retained lands shown as Parcel 2 on the same plan, on Part of Lot 117, Registered
Plan 666, Part of Lots 2, 8 and 9, Municipal Compiled Plan of Lot 59, German Company Tract,
352 Maple Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 117 JUNE 18, 2002
Submission No.: B 2002-018 (Cont'd)
1. That Consent Application Submission No. B 2002-002, shall be formally withdrawn.
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.
That the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Engineering
Services to ensure separate sanitary, water and storm (if applicable) connections are
available.
That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener, to be prepared by
the City Solicitor and registered on title on both the severed and retained lands, which
shall require that prior to the commencement of grading on the site, and prior to the
issuance of any building permits, the owner shall undertake a site assessment in
accordance with the Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario. A copy of the
Record of Site Condition, acknowledged by the Ministry of Environment and Energy shall
be provided to the City's Principal Planner.
That a draft reference plan showing the appropriate easement required over Parcel #1 in
favour of Parcel #2, generally shown as Parcel lB on plan prepared by Campbell Wyman
Auer & Ims Ltd, dated May 17, 2002, shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering Services.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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 June 18, 2004.
Carried
Submission Nos.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Legal Description:
B 2002-019 & B 2002-020
Bungamina Investments Inc.
New Dundee Road
Part Lot 8, Beasley's Old Survey, designated as Parts 4 & 5 on
Reference Plan 58R-10659
Appearances:
In Support:
Contra:
Public Submissions:
Mr. James W. Richard
194 Weber Street East
Kitchener ON N2H 1E4
None
In Support: None
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 118 JUNE 18, 2002
4. Submission No.: B 2002-019 & B 2002-020 (Cont'd)
Contra: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant is requesting permission to convey 2 parcels of
land as lot additions to abutting residential properties. The 1st lot addition will have a lot width of
114 m (374 ft.), by a depth of 5.175 m (16.97 ft.) and an area of 256.8 m2 (842.52 sq. ft.). The
second lot addition will have a lot width of 82.478 m (270.59 ft.), by a depth of 5.175 m (16.97 ft.)
and an area of 336.1 m2 (1,102.69 sq. ft.).
The Committee was in receipt of the following City staff / agency comments and public
submissions (if any):
· Business & Planning Services - June 12, 2002 - in support, subject to certain conditions;
· Director of Building - June 13, 2002 - in support, subject to an on-site sewage system to serve
the proposed buildings;
The following had no concerns or comments with respect to this application:
· Traffic & Parking Analyst- June 5, 2002
· Region of Waterloo - June 13, 2002
· Grand River Conservation Authority- June 11,2002.
Mr. S. Kay reviewed the comments and enquired if Mr. Richard had anything further to add. Mr.
James Richard, agent for the applicant, advised that he had nothing further to add.
Mr. P. Britton referred to the comments of the Director of Building with respect to on-site sewage
systems and given these are lot additions to vacant parcels, questioned the need to include this
as a condition of approval, and suggested this could be dealt with through the building permit
process. Ms. J. Given agreed that it was not necessary to impose the requested condition as a
part of consent approval.
Consent B 2002-019
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of Bungamina Investments Inc. requesting permission to convey a parcel of
land as a lot addition to an abutting property legally described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-
9206, having a lot width on Pinnacle Drive of 114 m (374 ft.), by a depth of 5.175 m (16.97 ft.) and
an area of 256.8 m~ (842.52 sq. ft.), on Part Lot 8, Beasley's Old Survey, designated as Parts 4 &
5 on Reference Plan 58R-10659, New Dundee Road / Pinnacle Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
GRANTED, subject to the following condition:
That the lands to be severed shall be added to the abutting lands legally described as Part
1 on Reference Plan 58R-9206 and title shall be taken in identical ownership as the
abutting lands. Any subsequent conveyance of the parcel to be severed shall comply with
Section 50 (3) and/or (5) of the Planning Act, 1995.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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.
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4. Submission No.: B 2002-019 & B 2002-020 (Cont'd)
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 June 18, 2004.
Carried
Consent B 2002-020
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. P. Britton
That the application of Bungamina Investments Inc. requesting permission to convey a parcel of
land as a lot addition to an abutting property legally described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 58R-
9206, having a lot width on Pinnacle Drive of 82.478 m (270.59 ft.), by a depth of 5.175 m (16.97
ft.) and an area of 336.1 m2 (1,102.69 sq. ft.), on Part Lot 8, Beasley's Old Survey, designated as
Parts 4 & 5 on Reference Plan 58R-10659, New Dundee Road / Pinnacle Drive, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition:
That the lands to be severed shall be added to the abutting lands legally described as Part
2 on Reference Plan 58R-9206 and title shall be taken in identical ownership as the
abutting lands. Any subsequent conveyance of the parcel to be severed shall comply with
Section 50 (3) and/or (5) of the Planning Act, 1995.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the
municipality.
The requirements of the Zoning By-law are being maintained on the severed lands and the
retained lands.
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 June 18, 2004.
Carried
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHAIR
The Secretary-Treasurer advised that due to the absence of both the Chair and Vice-Chair for the July
23rd meeting it would be necessary to appoint an Acting Chair.
Moved by Mr. P. Kruse
Seconded by Mr. S. Kay
That Mr. Paul Britton be appointed Acting Chair for the July 23, 2002 Committee of Adjustment meeting.
Carried
BUSINESS & PLANNING SERVICES STAFF LIAISON - INTRODUCTION
Ms. J. Given introduced Mr. Brandon Sloan, Planner, and advised that Mr. Sloan would be assuming her
duties as staff liaison to the Committee of Adjustment for an extended period of time while she is
involved in other City projects.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 120 JUNE 18, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 18th day of June, 2002.
J. Billett
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment