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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: August 29, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Dianne Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment (741-2277)
PREPARED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Administrative Clerk (741-2594)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 2, 3, 8 and 10
DATE OF REPORT: August 18, 2011
REPORT NO.: FCS-11-164
SUBJECT: Sign Variances - 2899 King Street East, King Street Right-of-
Way, 4170-4202 King Street East, 154 Gatewood Road
RECOMMENDATION:
"That the application of Kingsburg Hospitality Group (Comfort Inn) (SG 2011-009 - 2899 King
Street East) requesting permission to replace the 2 current ground support signs with new
ground supported signs having heights of 8.12m (26.64`) and 8.28m (27.17`) rather than the
permitted 7.5 m (24.6'), on Lot 25, Part Lot 26, Plan 958, 2899 King Street East, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City's Planning Division.
2. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the Ministry of Transportation."
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"That the application of the City of Kitchener (SG 2011-010 -King Street Right-of-Way)
requesting permission to locate 4 ground supported digital kiosks having a height of 1.97m
(6.46`) within the City rights-of-way, in a D-1 (Retail Core) zone, whereas the Sign By-law does
not permit ground supported signs in a D-1 (Retail Core) zone; to have an automatic changing
copy component of 50% rather than the permitted 30%; to have no address on the signs,
whereas the Sign By-law requires the address to be on these signs; and, to permit non-
accessory (third-party) copy on the sign, whereas the Sign By-law does not permit non-
accessory signs, on the King Street Right-of-Way (from Francis St to Frederick St), Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
That should traffic operation concerns arise a result of the use of the digital kiosks,
Transportation Planning staff reserve the right to immediately revoke permission to
continue operation of the signs, on an individual basis.
2. The owner shall receive approval from the Region of Waterloo for the digital kiosk
proposed at the corner of Frederick Street and King Street East, prior to installation."
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"That the application of Kieswetter Motors Inc. (SG 2011-011 - 4170-4202 King Street East)
requesting permission to relocate the current ground supported sign having a height of 9.04m
(26.66`) rather than the permitted 7.5 m (24.6'), on Part Lot 9, Beasley's Broken Front
Concession, being Parts 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6, Reference Plan 58R-6134, 4170-4202 King Street East,
Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City's Planning Division.
2. That the owner shall include the municipal property address on the ground supported
sign."
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"That the application of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (SG 2011-012 - 154
Gatewood Road) requesting permission to erect a ground supported sign having an area of 5
sq.m. (53.8 sq.ft.) rather than the permitted 3 sq.m. (32.3 sq.ft.), on Part Block A, Plan 876, Part
Lot 11, Plan 786, 154 Gatewood Road, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City's Planning Division."
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday July 19,
2011, and Tuesday August 16, 2011, to consider four 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 and Fence 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: Jeff Willmer
Deputy CAO, Community & Infrastructure Services
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