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Committee of Adjustment
July 21, 2026
Declared interests
DSD-2026-289 B. Santoswith respect to minor variance application A 2026-042 - 14 Holborn Court, DSD-2026-289, on the agenda this date as their family member owns property in close proximity to the subject property
DSD-2026-291 A. Brennanwith respect to consent application B 2026-011 and minor variance application A 2026-044 - Fischer Hallman & Rosenberg, DSD-2026-291 , on the agenda this date due to their employment
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the application of WILLIAM REIMER and WAYNE BAKER requesting a minor variance to Zoning By-Law 2019-051 to permit a front yard setback of 2.1m for a second storey deck rather than the minimum required 4.5m to facilitate the construction of a new enlarged 2-storey front porch/deck onto the existing dwelling, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by J.H. Cohoon Engineering Limited, dated March 17, 2026, on Lot 3, Plan 47, 83 Water Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That the property owner shall: Prepare a Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan, in accordance with the City’s Tree Management Policy, demonstrating protection and preservation of the City-owned tree(s) that are located adjacent to the subject lands, to the satisfaction of and approval by the City’s Director Parks and Cemeteries. Said plan shall include, among other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval of the City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries. Implement the Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan, prior to any tree removal, grading, servicing or the issuance of any demolition and/or building permits, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries. That the property owner shall complete the work, identified in Condition No. 1 above, by December 30, 2026. Any request for a time
Moved by A. Brennan, seconded by M. Gambetti
Carried
That the application of CITY OF KITCHENER requesting a minor variance to Zoning By-Law 2019-051 to permit an accessory building to be setback 0.6m from the southerly side lot line rather than the minimum required 7.5m to permit a new Quonset Hut to be constructed at the Doon Valley Golf Course, generally, in accordance with drawings prepared by Neo Architecture, dated June 12, 2026, on Part Lots 10 & 11, Beasley’s Old Survey, 500 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That the property owner shall: Prepare a Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan for the Subject Lands, in accordance with the City’s Tree Management Policy, to be approved by the City’s Manager, Site Plans and City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries, and where necessary, implemented prior to any grading, servicing, tree removal or the issuance of Demolition and/or Building Permits. Such plans shall include, among other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be preserved. If necessary, the plan shall include required mitigation and or compensation measures. Further agree to implement the approved Plan. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval of the City’s Manager, Site Plans and the City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries. That the property owner shall complete the work, identified in Condition No. 1 above, by December 30, 2026. Any request for a time extension
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by M. Melo
Carried
That the application of BUILD NOW: HOLBORN COURT c/o PHILIP MILLS requesting minor variances to Zoning By-Law 2019-051 to permit a Ground Floor Building Height of 3m rather than a minimum required 4m; to permit street line façade openings along River Road East of 19% rather than a minimum required 30%; to permit a minimum ground floor street line façade width as a percent of the width of the abutting street line of 42% along Holborn Court rather than the minimum required 50%; and, to permit a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 0.95 rather than the minimum required 1.0 to facilitate the construction of a new affordable housing development having 60 dwelling units in accordance with Site Plan Application SPF26/026/O, on Lot 12, Plan 1278, 14 Holborn Court, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED . It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variances requested in this application are minor. 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 Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by M. Melo
Carried
That the application of IAN EDINGTON and ALEXIS (REZI) EDINGTON requesting minor variances to Zoning By-Law 2019-051 to permit a new front porch to be setback 2m from the street line rather than the minimum required 3m; and, to permit an addition to have an easterly side yard setback of 1.2m rather than the minimum required 3.38m to facilitate the reconstruction of a new front porch and a new addition at the side of the existing dwelling, generally in accordance with drawings prepared by Bankside Design Studio, dated June 3, 2026 on Lot 56, Plan 287, 60 Gildner Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That the property owner shall: Prepare a Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan, in accordance with the City’s Tree Management Policy, demonstrating protection and preservation of the City-owned tree(s) that are located adjacent to the subject lands, to the satisfaction of and approval by the City’s Director Parks and Cemeteries. Said plan shall include, among other matters, the identification of a proposed building envelope/work zone, a landscaped area and the vegetation to be preserved. No changes to the said plan shall be granted except with the prior approval of the City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries. Implement the Tree Protection and Enhancement Plan, prior to any tree removal, grading, servicing or the issuance of any demolition and/or building permits, to the satisfaction of the City’s Director, Parks and Cemeteries. That the proper
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by A. Brennan
Carried
That the application of GRAYGLEN PROPERTIES GP INC. requesting consent for a lease in excess of 21 years in favour of the tenant, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), for an existing financial establishment, on Part Lot 1, Plan 967, and Part Lots 30 & 31, Plan 1307; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-7649, 1020 Ottawa Street North, Unit B3, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That the property owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required. That the property owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) to the satisfaction of the City’s Revenue Division. That the property owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as one full size paper copy of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist. That the property owner shall verify, in writing, whether the Lease Agreement, is affected by any required or existing easements and/or restricted covenants, to confirm the necessary arrangements for servicing, shared parking and access are in place. That the pro
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by M. Melo
Carried
That the application of SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP requesting consent to create an easement over Lot 2 on Registered Plan 1469, having a width of approximately 13.5m, a length of 95m and area of 1,162sq.m., for the purposes of servicing, on Part Lot 2 and 3, Plan 1469, Fischer Hallman & Rosenberg, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: That Minor Variance Application A2026-044 receive Final Approval. That the property owner’s solicitor shall provide draft transfer documents and associated fees for the Certificate of Official to the satisfaction of the Secretary-Treasurer and City Solicitor, if required. That the property owner shall obtain a tax certificate from the City of Kitchener to verify that there are no outstanding taxes on the subject property(ies) to the satisfaction of the City’s Revenue Division. That the property owner shall provide a digital file of the deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor in PDF and either .dwg (AutoCad) or .dgn (Microstation) format, as well as one full size paper copy of the plan(s). The digital file needs to be submitted according to the City of Kitchener's Digital Submission Standards to the satisfaction of the City’s Mapping Technologist. That the property owner shall provide a Reference Plan and a Building Location Survey, prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, to confirm the boundaries of the new lots and that the location of the foundation and setbacks, with respect to the
Moved by M. Gambetti, seconded by M. Melo
Carried
That the application of SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP requesting minor variances to Zoning By-Law 85-1 to permit a building height of 21.0m rather than the maximum building height of 13.5m; to permit a primary ground floor façade width of 40% of the length of abutting street lines rather than the minimum ground floor façade width of 50%; and, to add a “Parking Lot” as a permitted use for residential purposes whereas a parking lot for residential purposes is not permitted within the zone, to facilitate the construction of a new affordable housing development consisting of 3 buildings and a total of 227 dwelling units, in accordance with Site Plan Application SPF26/042/F on Part Lots 2 & 3, Plan 1469, Fischer Hallman & Rosenberg, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED . It is the opinion of this Committee that: The variances requested in this application are minor. 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 Official Plan is being maintained on the subject property. Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, all oral and written submissions were considered and taken into account as part of the Committee’s decision-making process with respect to the subject application. For more information, please review the meeting minutes, which are available on the City’s website at www.kitchener.ca .