KITCHENER — The Committee of Adjustment has approved a proposal by NEO Architecture Inc., on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, for the construction of two 2-storey semi-detached dwellings at 100-106 St. George Street. The project aligns with Kitchener’s goals for urban intensification within the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood.
Development Highlights
Key details of the approved project include:
- Two semi-detached dwellings designed for compatibility with the existing streetscape.
- Location within the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) and Strategic Growth Area A, supporting low- and medium-density residential development.
- A front yard setback reduction from 6.58 metres to 6.0 metres, aligning with upcoming SGA-1 zoning regulations that allow setbacks as low as 4.5 metres or 6.0 metres with off-street parking.
Zoning and Planning Context
The site is zoned Residential Five Zone (R-5) under Zoning By-law 85-1 and designated for intensification under Kitchener’s 2014 Official Plan.
This approval follows a 2023 consent application that severed the property into two parcels. Further severances will establish each semi-detached unit as an independent property.
Design and Community Fit
Planning staff concluded that the reduced setback:
- Aligns with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law intent.
- Is minor in nature, with no negative impacts on adjacent properties.
- Respects the cultural heritage of the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood through traditional design elements.
The proposed development complements the streetscape and supports the city’s commitment to gentle intensification in the urban core.
Tree Preservation and Conditions
An initial condition required the submission of a Tree Preservation and Enhancement Plan to address impacts on city-owned street trees. However, this condition was removed, as no trees are present on the site.
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