HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-19-023 - Noise Exemption - Bingemans - 425 Bingeman Centre Drive - Bingemans Summer Event SeriesREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:Aug 12, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200ext. 7952
PREPARED BY:Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200ext. 7952
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward1
DATE OF REPORT:July23, 2019
REPORT NO.:CSD-19-023
SUBJECT:NOISE EXEMPTION BINGEMANS 425 BINGEMAN CENTRE DRIVE
BINGEMANS SUMMER EVENT SERIES
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Bingemans for several events being held at 425 Bingeman Centre Drive, as
outlined in CSD-19-023.
This exemption is subject to the following conditions, which, if not complied with, will
render the noise exemption null and void:
a)There shall be no offensive language, in the opinion of City staff, generated from
the music events, audible in any adjacent residential neighbourhood. The event
organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact person accessible to
correspond with City staff at all times during the event(s);
b)The event organizer will be responsible for the cost of a pay-duty Noise Officer, to
be assigned specifically to these event(s);
c)The event organizers agree to respond accordingly to requests from City staff,
during the event(s), in order to address community concerns that may arise with
regard to the impact of noise heard within adjacent residential areas; and
d)The maximum decibel level (dba) audible from a residential area shall not exceed
55 dba.
e)All events must end no later than 11pm.
BACKGROUND:
will be holding several events over the summer season. This venue
will host a variety of different types of events, including music concerts, food festivals, as well as
other types of programming.Bingemans isrequesting a noise exemption for several dates, the
event times will occur between 11am and 11pm.
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REPORT:
On the Grandis an outdoor venue that allowsfor the continuation and growth of events of all
sizes and uses, including corporate events, community festivals, music concerts and many other
activities.In addition to these, community groupshave the abilityto use the space for unique
initiatives which will assist in building increased capacity for community based tourism events.
The capacity of the venue for events will range from 5000 to 16,000 patrons depending on the
type of event and will vary in terms of start time however none of these events will be scheduled
past 11pm.
Bingemans has confirmedfurtherprogramming dates for the 2019 summer season.Staff
brought forward a report in June with the first round of scheduled events for the first half of the
summer, the list below outlines theremaining events that have been scheduled.
The dates below have been confirmed:
1.Cannabis festival -music will be part of the event, but notthe primaryevent-
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September 7
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2.Frosh welcome back eventelectronic dance music -September 14
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3.Food Event with Music rock/main stream music -September 21
The stage design of the venue is directed (facing) North East which will allow the sound to travel
through a large wooded and industrial area out towards the city limits, which should minimize
impact on surrounding neighbouring properties.
It should be noted that weather conditions play an importantrole with regard to sound dispersion.
At this point we would not be able to predict the impact of weather during these events however
it will be closely monitored during the event.
Staff will work with the event organizers and will conduct sound testing to ensure the sound
output conforms with the prescribed decibel level that has been recommended. The event
producers will implement as many possible noise mitigation efforts through placement as well
as technology advances for each of the event(s).
The By-law Enforcement Division will be assigning a Noise Officer to monitor the event(s). The
event organizers will ensure that there is an on-site contact available during the event(s) who
will be available to By-law Enforcement staff, if required, to address any concerns raised.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Therecommendationofthisreportsupportstheachievementofthestrategicvision
throughthedeliveryofcoreservice.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is anticipated that the cost of a paid duty Noise Officer, will be a minimum of $150 for each
event, depending on the length of the event. This cost will be billed to theevent organizer.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The event organizer is responsible for ensuring that this event
is communicated throughout the community in advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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