HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-18-032 - Sign Variances - 6 Bridge St E & 54 Queen St NREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: April 16, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment (519-741-2200 ext. 7277)
PREPARED BY: Holly Dyson, Administrative Clerk (519-741-2200 ext. 7594)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 1 & 10
DATE OF REPORT: March 26, 2018
REPORT NO.: FCS-18-032
SUBJECT:Sign Variances - 8 Bridge Street East and 54 Queen Street North
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of CITY OF KITCHENER (SG 2018-004 - 8 Bridge Street East)
requesting permission to install a ground-supported sign with automatic changing copy
to be located 29m from another ground-supported sign on the subject property, rather
than the required 50m distance separation; to have a clearance from grade of 1m rather
than the required 2.44m when located within a lot line visibility triangle; and, to permit
non-accessory third-party advertising whereas the By-law does not permit non-
accessory third-party advertising, on Lots 5 and 6 Closed Streets and Lanes, Tagge
Survey, Plan 577, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-2208, 8 Bridge Street East,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1.That the owner shall ensure the existing wooden ground-supported sign for Joe
Thompson Sportsfield is removed.
2.That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit for the new sign from the Planning
Division.
3.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing,
intermittent or moving lights and that the rate of change in the content of the
graphics shall be static for a minimum of six seconds.
4.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is
turned off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
5.That the owner shall complete the above noted Conditions 1 and 2 no later than
August 1, 2018. Any request for a time extension must be approved in writing by
the Manager of Development Review (or designate) prior to the completion date set
out in the decision. Failure to fulfill any condition will result in this approval
becoming null and void.“
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“That the application of ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (SG 2018-005 - 54
Queen Street North) requesting permission to install a ground-supported sign having an
area of 4 sq.m. rather than the permitted maximum area of 3 sq.m.; to have a clearance
from grade of 0.9m rather than the required 2.44m when located within the Corner
Visibility Triangle (CVT); and, for a sign containing automatic changing copy to be
located within 3.8m of an intersection rather than the required setback of 23m, on Lot 2
and Part Lots 1, 3 and 4, Ahrens Church Survey, 54 Queen Street North, Kitchener,
Ontario,BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1.That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit for the new sign from the Planning
Division.
2.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing,
intermittent or moving lights and that the rate of change in the content of the
graphics shall be static for a minimum of six seconds.
3.That the the automatic changing copy of the sign may be illuminated between the
hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; however, the message shall remain static for those
hours.
4.That the owner shall complete the above noted Condition 1 no later than October
30, 2018. Any request for a time extension must be approved in writing by the
Manager of Development Review (or designate) prior to the completion date set out
in the decision. Failure to fulfill any condition will result in this approval becoming
null and void.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a Standing Committee of City Council on March
20, 2018 to consider two applications pursuant to Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the City of
Kitchener Municipal Code.
These recommendations are being forwarded to you on behalf of the Committee of
Adjustment for your consideration.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendations of this report support the achievement of the City’s strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
Respecting Sign By-law and Fence By-law variances, the Committee of Adjustment
operates as a Standing Committee of City Council, and as such represents efficient and
effective government.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM - As directed by the Sign By-law and Fence By-Law, notice of Applications for
Variance to the Sign By-law and Fence By-law are published in the Record 15 - 18 days
prior to the Committee of Adjustment meeting at which the application will be
considered. Notice of an application is also mailed to property owners within 30 metres
of the subject property.
INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.
ENTRUST - The Committee of Adjustment is a Quasi-Judicial Committee of citizen
members operating as a Standing Committee of City Council.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager Development Services
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