Just the Facts:
● The proposed development by 1000160668 Ontario Corp. at 60 Trussler Road, Kitchener, includes three 3-storey stacked townhouse buildings with a total of 64 residential units on a 0.61-hectare site previously occupied by a single detached dwelling.
● The project seeks a Zoning By-law Amendment from ‘Low Rise Residential One Zone’ (RES-1) to ‘Low Rise Residential Five Zone’ (RES-5), with site-specific provisions, including a reduced interior side yard setback and a 2.4-metre high visual barrier for added privacy.
● The development provides 73 parking spaces, landscaped amenity areas, and access to public transit, but was deferred until November 18, 2024, due to councillor concerns over design issues, particularly the lack of three-bedroom units.
KITCHENER – The proposed development at 60 Trussler Road, Kitchener, was deferred at the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee on October 7, 2024, despite receiving a recommendation for approval from city planning staff.
The application, led by 1000160668 Ontario Corp., seeks a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the 0.61-hectare vacant site from ‘Low Rise Residential One Zone’ (RES-1) to ‘Low Rise Residential Five Zone’ (RES-5).
The development proposes three 3-storey stacked townhouse buildings comprising a total of 64 residential units.
The project has been deferred until November 18, 2024, due to concerns raised by councillors about design issues, particularly the absence of three-bedroom units.
The lack of larger units was seen as a design shortcoming, as it may limit housing options for families in the area.
The proposed development originally included 65 units but was reduced to 64 to meet the City’s minimum parking requirements, providing 73 parking spaces.
Site-specific regulations include reducing the interior side yard setback from 3 metres to 2.4 metres along the northern boundary, adjacent to industrial lands, and the installation of a 2.4-metre-high visual barrier fence to improve privacy for neighbouring properties.
Amenity spaces include landscaped areas and private balconies for individual units.
Located in a designated ‘Community Area’ within the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, the project aligns with policies promoting residential intensification and transit-supportive growth.
The site has access to Grand River Transit routes, and the development is designed to encourage pedestrian connectivity.
Despite these provisions, councillors deferred the decision to allow further consideration of design adjustments.
While staff has confirmed compliance with zoning requirements and provincial planning policies, including the Provincial Policy Statement and the Region of Waterloo’s Official Plan, the deferral reflects the council’s desire for more inclusive housing options within the project.
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