Just the Facts:
● The proposed development at 60 Trussler Road, Kitchener, involves the construction of a 64-unit low-rise residential multiple dwelling, comprising 36 one-bedroom and 28 two-bedroom units across three-storey buildings.
● A Zoning By-law Amendment is being sought to change the zoning from “Low Rise Residential One Zone (RES-1)” to “Low Rise Residential Five Zone (RES-5)” to accommodate the proposed use, including an increase in building height to 11.6 metres and a reduction in the interior side yard setback to 2.4 metres.
● The development will include 73 parking spaces, a slight reduction from the 74 spaces required by the by-law.
KITCHENER — A new residential development is being proposed for the vacant lands at 60 Trussler Road.
The project, led by 1000160668 Ontario Corp., is set to transform the 6,126 square metre (0.612 hectare) property into a 64-unit low-rise residential multiple dwelling.
Patterson Planning Consultants Inc., retained by the developer, is leading the rezoning application required to facilitate the project.
The property, currently zoned “Low Rise Residential One Zone (RES-1)” under Zoning By-law 2019-051, is designated as “Low Rise Residential” in the City’s Official Plan.
To accommodate the proposed development, a Zoning By-law Amendment has been requested to change the zoning to “Low Rise Residential Five Zone (RES-5).”
This change would allow for a wider range of low-density dwelling types, reflecting the proposed use of the land.
The development will consist of multiple three-storey buildings, with one structure oriented along the Trussler Road frontage and two others parallel to the northern property line.
The proposal includes 36 one-bedroom units and 28 two-bedroom units, totalling 92 bedrooms.
The layout is designed to maximize physical separation from existing homes on Cora Drive, with a single vehicular entrance from Trussler Road and pedestrian connections to facilitate movement within the site.
Key features of the development include 73 parking spaces, which is a slight reduction from the 74 spaces required by the by-law.
Additionally, a decrease in the interior side yard setback from 3.0 metres to 2.4 metres and an increase in building height from the permitted 11.0 metres to 11.6 metres have been proposed.
The site will also include landscaped areas, amenity spaces, bike lockers, and garbage facilities to support the residential use.
The project will utilize existing municipal services for water, sanitary, and storm connections.
Notably, the proposed Floor Space Ratio (FSR) for the development is 0.57, which is below the 0.6 permitted by the Official Plan, ensuring that adequate on-site amenity areas and parking are provided for future residents.
This development marks a significant change from the previously approved Vacant Land Plan of Condominium, which allowed for the construction of five single detached dwellings on the site.
The current proposal represents a more intensified use of the land, which is made possible by the confirmed availability of servicing capacity to support the additional units.
Site Plan approval will be required following the rezoning to implement the proposed development fully.
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