Planning and Strategic Initiatives

Committee Minutes

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Council Chambers - Hybrid
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present:
  • Mayor B. Vrbanovic
  • Councillor S. Davey
  • Councillor D. Schnider
  • Councillor J. Deneault
  • Councillor C. Michaud
  • Councillor P. Singh
  • Councillor B. Ioannidis
  • Councillor M. Johnston
  • Councillor D. Chapman
  • Councillor S. Stretch
Staff:
  • D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer
  • J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services
  • G. Stevenson, Director, Development and Housing Approvals
  • E. Schneider, Senior Planner
  • D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk
  • M. Blake, Committee Coordinator

The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee held a meeting this date commencing at approximately 8:35 p.m.

This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. In accordance with the Ontario Planning Act, only the applicant or owner of land affected by the planning applications, a specified person, or a public body, and or the Minister may appeal most decisions.  If you do not make a verbal submission to the Committee or Council, or make a written submission prior to City Council making a decision on the proposal, you may not be entitled to appeal the decision of the City of Kitchener to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the OLT. To understand your right of appeal, if any, or for further clarification regarding appeals, please see the Ontario Land Tribunal website.  

The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2026-103, dated February 12, 2026, recommending approval of Zoning By-law amendment Application ZBA25/028/B/ES for Blair Creek Drive/Blair Valley Street.

E. Schneider, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the report. G. Stevenson, Director, Housing and Development Approvals was also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. 

P. Chauvin was in attendance in support of the application, and to respond to any questions from the Committee. 

In response to questions regarding regional water capacity, P. Chauvin advised that the proposed development would incorporate water-efficient design and appliances, including low-flow fixtures and high-efficiency washers, noting that while such measures are standard practice, further efficiency gains have largely plateaued.

In response to questions about the comments from Six Nations, P. Chauvin advised that matters within the scope of the application, including landscaping, would be considered, while issues such as setbacks are outside the scope of the application. Further, it was also noted that the development does not include designated affordable housing units, though the units are more affordable in nature.

  • On motion byCouncillor C. Michaud

    it was resolved:

    "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/028/B/ES for Blocks 1-3, Plan 58M-672, Blair Creek Drive/Blair Valley Street, for Activa Holdings Inc. be approved in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’ and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2026-103 as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2,’ as outlined in Development Services Department report, DSD-2026-103."

    Carried

On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

Mariah Blake
Committee Coordinator