HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-10-073 - Exemption to c450 Noise - Kitchener Portuguese ClubREPORT
REPORT TO:
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
June 7, 2010
SUBMITTED BY:
Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
South
DATE OF REPORT: May 14, 2010
REPORT NO.:
CRPS-10-073
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) - KITCHENER
PORTUGUESE CLUB
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
the Kitchener Portuguese Club Inc. for their Portugal Day Celebration on Saturday June 12,
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2010, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 11 P.M., and their 40
Anniversary Celebration on
Saturday August 12, 2010, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 11 P.M..
BACKGROUND:
The Kitchener Portuguese Club, at 1548 Fischer Hallman Road has consistently held several
festivals each year, which include outdoor performances. Residential development in the area
has resulted in homes being built in closer proximity to the Club. As a result, the Club has seen
fit to apply for an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) for their events.
REPORT:
It has only been in the recent past that noise concerns have been expressed with regard to the
Club’s festivals.
Staff have discussed the issues with representatives from the Club and they have agreed to
implement measures that will reduce the impact of noise on the adjacent residentialarea. This
will include directing speakers away from residential homes. They will also advise the
residences of the events prior to the dates.
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Representatives of the Club have assured staff that they will cooperate with them to address
any concerns that may arise during the events.
Staff are not aware of any significant concerns arising from any festivals that the club held over
the past 2 years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None identified at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS:
No Corporate Communications required.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the circumstances surrounding this event, the By-law Enforcement Division does not
object to this request for an exemption.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
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