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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETI NG: August 15, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department,
Ext. 2325
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, Ext. 2753
WARD(S) INVOL VED: 5
DATE OF REPORT: July 20, 2011
REPORT NO.: CSD-11-090
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST - LADY OF FATIMA
PARISH
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noised of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Lady of Fatima Parish for their annual Lady of Fatima Festival to be held at
1548 Fischer Hallman Road between the hours of 12:00 noon on Saturday September 3
and 1:00 am on Sunday September 4, 2011.
BACKGROUND:
The Lady of Fatima Parish is holding their annual cultural festival on Saturday September 3rd
The majority of their events will be held outdoors, including live music games, etc. As such they
are requesting an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise). A copy of their request is attached.
REPORT:
Many similar type festivals have been held at this location, also known as the Kitchener
Portuguese Club, in the previous years. Residential development in the area has resulted in
homes being built in closer proximity to the Club. Staff have discussed the issues with
representatives from the Club, as has been done in the past, and they will be implementing
measures that will reduce the impact of noise on the adjacent residential area. This will include
directing speakers away from residential homes. They will also advise the residents of the
events prior to the dates.
Representatives of the Club have assured staff that they will cooperate with them to address
any concerns that may arise during the events.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENERSTRATEGIC PLAN:
Approval of a noise exemption for this event supports the Community Priority of Quality of Life,
as contained in the City's Strategic Plan.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The Parish is advertising the event in the surrounding area.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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RECEIVED
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pity of Kitchener
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Attention: Mr. h~yneTurner
Directorof By-lava Enforcer~ent
Dear Mr. Turner:
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This letter i to request an exemption to ~hpter40 Noise}forthe ~9~"annual "fur
Lady of F~tirrya Festival" event vuhich gill take place on Saturday epten~ber g and
Sunday eptem~er ~~, X01 ~
fur Festival is mostly an outside event, and over the past fevu years the city housing has
expanded to almost surrounding ourfestivel location vuhich is the KitchenerlJllaterloo
Portuguese ~luh, at ~ 4~ Fisher Hallman Rd., Kitchener.
live uvould like to continue to r~aintain our cultural festival uvhich includes live outside
performances.
Vve are asking for ~ noise exer~ption until ~ :00 a.m. of vuhich vue v~ill try to do everything
in our pov+~er to r~inin~i~e all noise levels.
if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (519) 894-7284 or Father
Gabriel Catarino at the church (519} 749-1100
sincerely yours,
Larry Mendes
Our Lady of Fatima Festival co-organizer for 2011 year
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