KITCHENER — Zakia and Anel Kardumovic have submitted a proposal for the redevelopment of 400 Westwood Drive, aiming to replace the existing single detached rental dwelling with five street-facing townhouse units. The project, covering 0.38 hectares, requires a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) from “Low Rise Residential One Zone (RES-1)” to “Low Rise Residential Four Zone (RES-4)” with Site-Specific Provision (416).
Site and Context
- Location: East side of Westwood Drive near Glasgow Street, within a mixed residential area.
- Current Use: Single detached dwelling and garage to be demolished.
- Environmental Assets: Includes native upland deciduous woodland.
- Tree Inventory:
- Total: 117 trees.
- Preserved: 89 trees.
- Removed: 28 trees.
Proposed Zoning Changes
- Lot Width: Reduction to 8.3 metres for the southern external unit (standard: 10 metres).
- Front Yard Setback: Reduced to 4.5 metres to align with City standards and protect rear tree areas.
- Rear Yard Setback: Reduced to 7.0 metres (required: 7.5 metres).
- Maximum Lot Coverage: Increased to 65% to optimize developable space.
- Tree Protection Area: Designation within the lot where development is prohibited.
- Energy Restrictions: Prohibition of geothermal energy systems due to the site’s location in a Wellhead Protection Sensitive Area.
Development Features
- Unit Count: Five street-facing townhouse units.
- Building Height: Three storeys (maximum 11 metres), consistent with Low Rise Residential policies.
- Parking: Single-vehicle garage and driveway per unit, ensuring sufficient on-site parking.
- Design Elements: The development prioritizes functional outdoor amenity spaces and tree preservation measures.
Next Steps
The application is under review, with the proposed changes expected to facilitate residential intensification while maintaining environmental sustainability and neighbourhood compatibility.