HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-11-064 - Sign Variances - 112 Benton, 10 Sportsworld~.n~~T~~
REPORT TO:
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finance and Corporate Services department
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT NO.:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
Committee of the Whole
March 28, 2011
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Dianne Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment (2277)
Dianna Saunderson, Administrative Clerk (2594)
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March 22, 2011
FCS-11-064
Sign Variances - 112 Benton Street, 10 Sportsworld Drive
"That the application of Arrow Lofts (SG 2011-005 - 112 Benton Street) requesting permission
to erect 9 temporary sale signs on the construction fencing whereas the Sign By-law prohibits
signs on fences; and, permission to locate 4 temporary fascia, sale signs on the building with no
spacing between the signs rather than the required 0.3 m (.98') and permission for these fascia
signs to cover architectural features whereas the Sign By-law does not permit signs to cover
architectural features, on Lots 11 to 20, Plan 398, being Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-15894, 112
Benton Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
The owner shall obtain a sign permit for the signs approved in this application from the
City's Planning Division.
2. That the signs shall be removed no later than September 1, 2012."
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"That the application of GPM Managed Investments (SG 2011-006 - 10 Sportsworld Drive)
requesting permission to erect a ground supported sign to have a height of 8.46 m (27.75')
rather than the permitted 7.5 m (24.6') and a sign area of 24.64 sq. m. (265.23 sq. ft.) per side
rather than the permitted 20 sq. m. (215.28 sq. ft.), on Part Lot 8, Beasley's Broken Front
Waterloo Concession, being Parts 1 to 4, Parts 5 and 20, Reference Plan 58R-16106, 10
Sportsworld Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit for the sign approved in this application from
the City's Planning Division.
2. That the applicant shall obtain approval from Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro for the location of
the proposed sign."
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Staff Re~p~r~
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REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday March
15, 2011, 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:
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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
As directed by the Sign By-law, notice of Applications for Variance to the Sign 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
30m of the subject property.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Joyce Evans, Acting Deputy CAO
Finance and Corporate Services Department
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