KITCHENER — A significant land development project is underway at 135,
139, 147, 153, 161 Jackson Avenue and 136 Brentwood Avenue. The project
focuses on replacing six existing detached dwellings with a modern
residential complex.
The property owner, Sanjiv Shukla, plans to construct five stacked
townhouse buildings comprising 116 units and four street townhouse
units, resulting in 120 residential units on a consolidated lot of
approximately 1.13 hectares.
The development strategically places four two-storey street-fronting
townhouses along Jackson Avenue, adhering to front yard setbacks
consistent with neighbouring properties.
Stacked townhouse units are positioned behind the street townhouses
to ensure separation from adjacent residential properties.
Parking is a crucial consideration, with a proposed rate of 1.03 parking
spaces per residential unit, totalling 124 parking spaces.
The parking includes four garage spaces for street townhouses and six
barrier-free parking spaces.
Communal spaces feature landscaped amenity areas at the front and
northeast corners of the site, including an outdoor playground as a
privately owned public space.
According to the City of Kitchener’s official plan, the proposed
development slightly exceeds the maximum permitted height and floor
space ratio (FSR).
An Official Plan Amendment is required to permit a maximum FSR of 1.0
and a maximum height of 12.5 meters, deviating from the original 0.6 FSR
and 3-storey, 11-meter height limit.
The subject lands, currently zoned Low-Rise Residential Four (“RES-4”)
and Low-Rise Residential Five (“RES-5”), will undergo rezoning to facilitate
the proposed development.
The RES-4 portion will be rezoned to RES-5, necessitating site-specific
regulations, including increased FSR, height, reduced rear yard setback,
and parking rate adjustments.
To be more specific, the proposed site-specific regulations include:
● An increase in Floor Space Ratio (FSR) from 0.6 to 1.0.
● An increase in maximum height from 9 meters to 12.5 meters.
● The minimum rear yard setback is reduced from 7.5 to 6.0 meters.
● The minimum combined resident and visitor parking rate is
reduced from 1.1 parking spaces per dwelling unit to 1.03 spaces
per unit, totalling 124 parking spaces, whereas 132 spaces are
typically required.
The proposed development aligns with the Built-Up Area and
Community Area designations in the City of Kitchener Official Plan,
supporting intensification while maintaining compatibility with the
surrounding neighbourhood.
The project aims to provide attainable housing options, offering diverse
choices for residents seeking a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood.
The proposed land development in Kitchener is a significant step
towards enhancing residential options in the area.
The forthcoming Official Plan Amendment and rezoning process will
shape the destiny of this venture, contributing to the city’s vision of
sustainable growth.
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