HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-12-037 - Committee of AdjustmentREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
March 5, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment (741-2277)
PREPARED BY:
Holly Dyson, Administrative Clerk (741-2594)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
1 and 8
DATE OF REPORT:
February 27, 2012
REPORT NO.:
FCS-12-037
SUBJECT:
Fence Variance - 2 Westgate Walk
Sign Variance - 1800 Victoria Street North
RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of Peter Hodson & Vicki Gohl (FN 2012-001 – 2 Westgate Walk)
requesting legalization of a brick fence under construction be used to support a pergola
structure, having a height of 2.9m (9.51‘) rather than the permitted 2.44m (8.0’), as shown in the
BE
drawings provided with this application, on Lot 1, Plan 977, 2 Westgate Walk,
APPROVED.
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“That the application of 1586896 Ontario Inc. (SG 2012-001 – 1800 Victoria Street North)
requesting permission to erect a roof sign projecting 6.47m (21.23’) above the roof line rather
than the permitted 3m (9.84’), on Lot 41, Plan 1677, 1800 Victoria Street North, Kitchener,
BE APPROVED
Ontario,, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall apply for and receive approval of a sign permit from the City of
Kitchener for the proposed sign.
2. That the owner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Planning Division by
March 30, 2012.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday
February 21, 2012, to consider two applications: one pursuant to Chapter 630 (FENCES) and
one 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.
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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 and Fence 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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