Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, July 20, 2021

	THE CITY OF KITCHENER COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, As amended and Ontario Regulations 197/96 and 200/96, as amended.	Kitchener City Hall 200 King St W Box 1118 Kitchener ON  N2G 4G7 519-741-2203 CofA@kitchener.ca

 TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Kitchener will meet electronically on TUESDAY July 20, 2021, commencing at 10:00 a.m. as an electronic meeting for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance and/or Consent. You have received this notice pertaining to the application number referenced on the front of your envelope as a courtesy. Anyone having an interest in any of these applications may register to participate electronically as a delegation or submit comments for Committee consideration. Please note this electronic meeting is a public meeting and will be recorded.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is only open for select services. Members of the public are invited to watch in this meeting electronically by accessing the meeting live-stream video at www.kitchener.ca/watchnow. Information on how you can participate or submit written comments for any matter on this agenda are provided below.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• All applications must be represented by an applicant or agent to be considered by the Committee. Please follow the registration information as listed below to confirm the most up-to-date contact information.

As in-person meetings are not an option at this time, you can view or participate in a meeting as follows:

• To participate you can register no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday July 19, 2021. To register please email CofA@kitchener.ca or via phone at 519-741-2203. When registering you must provide your full contact name including mailing address, email address, phone number and application you would like to comment on. Once you are registered you will receive an email including information on how to connect to the Zoom meeting (i.e. weblink of conference call number).
• You can provide a written submission no later than 8:30 a.m. Tuesday July 20, 2021, which would be circulated to the Committee for consideration. All written submissions MUST include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address if possible. Failure to include your contact information will prevent it from being circulated to the Committee.

If you are unsure whether you would like to speak but would rather listen and watch the meeting with the option to comment on a particular application, please register with the Secretary-Treasurer (information provided above). You will not be required to speak if you choose not to.

Copies of written submissions and public agencies’ comments are available on the City of Kitchener website www.kitchener.ca. Comments will be available using the calendar of events, see the meeting date for more details.

APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR VARIANCE AND / OR CONSENT PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT

A 2021-061 - 29 Floral Crescent

Permission to construct a sunroom in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 5m rather than the required 7.5m.

A 2021-062 - 316 Quaiser Court

Permission to construct a covered porch in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 5.65m rather than the required 7.5m.

A 2021-063 - 48 Martin Street

Permission to convert a duplex into a triplex on a lot having an area of 313 sq.m. rather than the required 495 sq.m.; a lot width of 13.2m rather than the required 15m; a rear yard setback of 7.27m rather than the required 7.5m; and, to have 2 off-street parking spaces rather than the required 3 off-street parking spaces.

A 2021-064 - 34 Uxbridge Crescent

Permission to construct a 1 car garage and covered patio area behind the garage in the northerly side yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a northerly side yard setback of 0.6m rather than the required 1.2m; and, an existing driveway having a northerly side yard setback of 0m rather than the required 0.6m.

A 2021-065 - 117 Golden Meadow Crescent

Permission allow the required off-street parking spaces located 1.63m from the property line rather than the required 6m. The garage is being converted into a main floor washroom and storage area.

A 2021-066 - 195 Yellow Birch Drive

Permission to allow a catering service establishment as a home business accessory in an existing single detached dwelling whereas the By-law does not permit catering service establishment; and, to permit 1 off-street parking space to be located 1.029m from the property line rather than the required 6m. The existing garage is intended to be converted for the home business use.

A 2021-067 - 806 Belmont Avenue West

Permission to legalize an existing deck in the rear yard of a single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 3m rather than the required 4m.

A 2021-068 - 71 Massey Avenue

Permission to construct a carport in front of an existing garage on a single detached dwelling having a northerly side yard setback of 0.6m rather than the required 1.2m.

A 2021-069 - 926-936 King Street East

Permission to construct a 10-storey 98-unit multi-residential mixed-used building having a maximum building height and proposed penthouse to permit a building 32m for the building and 35m for the penthouse; relief from Section 541R to permit a building height of 32m rather than the maximum building height of 19.5m; a parking rate of 0.42 parking spaces per unit rather than the required 1 parking space per unit; and, a visitor parking rate of 5% of the requested parking rather than the required 20% visitor parking required.

A 2021-070 - 124 Walter Street

Permission to construct an addition in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling to covert the dwelling into a duplex having a westerly side yard of 0.8m rather than the required 1.2m; and, a rear yard setback of 3.07m rather than the required 7.5m.

A 2021-071 - 19 Anson Court

Permission to construct a covered deck in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling having a rear yard setback of 4.5m rather than the required 7.5m.

A 2021-072 - 53 Plaza Court

Permission to construct an accessory building in the rear yard of an existing single detached dwelling the accessory building proposed to have a soffit height of 3.66m rather than the maximum permitted soffit height of 3m.

A 2021-073 - 538 Victoria Street South

Permission to allow a covered front porch on an existing single detached dwelling having a front yard setback of 8.09m rather than the required minimum front yard setback of 9.49m.

A 2021-074 - 42 Florence Avenue

Permission to construct a semi-detached dwelling having lot widths for each dwelling unit of 6.8m rather than the required 7.5m; and, an overall lot width of 13.6m rather than the required 15m.

A 2021-075 - 10 Pearson Street

Permission to construct an industrial building having a front yard setback of 3.1m rather than the required 6m; a minimum parking rate for manufacturing use of 1 off-street parking space per 140 sq.m. of Gross Floor Area (GFA) rather than the required 1 off-street parking spaces per 90 sq.m. of GFA; and, a minimum parking rate for office use at 1 off-street parking space per 45 sq.m. of GFA rather than the required 1 off-street parking space per 33 sq.m. of GFA.

A 2021-076 - 61 Strange Street

Request permission to convert the attached garage on an existing duplex into an additional dwelling unit to create a 3-unit multiple dwelling which has two legal off-street parking spaces rather than the required three parking spaces; to permit the required parking spaces to be located between the façade and the front lot line whereas the bylaw does not permit required parking to be located between the façade and the front lot line; and, to have a northerly side yard of 1.02 m rather than required 1.2 m.

B 2021-036 - 301 Thaler Avenue

Permission to sever a parcel of land having a width of 15.742m, a depth of 24.364m and an area of 383.583 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 12.902m, a depth of 24.364m and an area of 303.56 sq.m. The proposed lot is intended for the construction of a new single detached dwelling.

B 2021-037 - 362 Lancaster Street West

Permission to sever a parcel of land so each half of a semi-detached residential dwelling can be dealt with separately. The severed land will have a width of 7.625m, a depth of 46.17m and an area of 332.6 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 7.625m, a depth of 49.38m and an area of 345.2 sq.m.

B 2021-038 - 257 Dumfries Avenue

Permission to sever a parcel of land having a width of 9.75m, a depth of 40.54m and an area of 395.2 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 9.75m, a depth of 40.54m and an area of 395.2 sq.m. The proposed lots are intended for the construction of duplex dwellings.

B 2021-039, A 2021-077 & A 2021-078 - 102 Waterloo Street

Permission to sever a parcel of land having a width of 8.74m, a depth of 28.5m and an area of 248 sq.m. The retained land will have a width of 8.74m, a depth of 28.5m and an area of 230 sq.m. Permission is also being requested for the retained land to permit a lot width of 8.74m rather than the required 9m; and, a lot area of 230 sq.m. rather than the required 235 sq.m. Permission is also be request for the severed land to permit a lot width 8.74m rather than the required 9m. The existing dwelling is proposed to be demolished and new single detached dwellings are proposed for the new lots.

B 2021-040, B 2020-041, A 2021-079 & A 2021-080 - 1770 King Street East, 815 & 825 Weber Street East

Permission to sever the properties municipally addressed as 1770 King Street East, 815 & 825 Weber Street East and consent to convey either parcel in any order. 815 & 825 Weber Street East will have a lot width of 35.9m, a depth of 93.92m and an area of 4050 sq.m. 1770 King Street East will have a width of 41.51m, a depth of 61.51m and area of 2335 sq.m. Permission is also being requests for minor variances for 1770 King Street East to have a maximum front yard setback of 11.5m rather than the required 7.5m; and, minor variances for 815 & 825 Weber Street East to allow a minimum rear yard setback of 1.3m rather than the required 7.5m; and, a maximum front yard setback of 8.1m rather than the required 7.5m.

• additional information is available at the Legislated Services Department, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener (519-741-2203).
• copies of written submissions/public agencies' comments are available on Friday afternoon prior to the meeting on the City of Kitchener website www.kitchener.ca in the online Council and Committee calendar; see the meeting date for more details.
• anyone having an interest in any of these applications may attend this meeting.
• a person or public body that files an appeal of a consent decision of the Committee of Adjustment must make written submissions to the Committee before the Committee gives or refuses to give a Provisional Consent otherwise the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) may dismiss the appeal.
• any personal information received in relation to this meeting is collected under the authority s. 28(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, and will be used by the City of Kitchener to process Committee of Adjustment applications. Questions about the collection of information should be directed to CofA@kitchener.ca.
• if you wish to be notified of a decision you must make a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, City Hall, 200 King St. W., Kitchener ON, N2G 4G7; this request also entitles you to be advised of a possible Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing; even if you are the successful party you should make this request as the decision could be appealed by the applicant or another party.

Dated the 2nd day of July, 2021.

Dianna Saunderson

Secretary-Treasurer

Committee of Adjustment

THIS NOTICE OF HEARING IS BEING SENT TO YOU AS A COURTESY. THE PRESCRIBED NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THIS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING WAS PUBLISHED IN THE RECORD ON JULY 2, 2021.