HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-12-093 - Noise Exemption - 552 Hidden Valley RoadREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
May 28, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department, 519-741-2325
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-
2753
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 4
DATE OF REPORT: May 17, 2012
REPORT NO.: CSD-12-093
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) – 552 HIDDEN
VALLEY ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to Michael Saunders for a birthday party to be held at 552 Hidden Valley Road on
Saturday June 9, 2012, between the hours of 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Michael Saunders is planning to host a birthday party at his residence, at 552 Hidden Valley
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Road, on Saturday June 9. The event will include some live music held outdoors. As such, he
is requesting an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise).
REPORT:
Mr. Saunders indicates that his property already backs onto a highway which already creates a
somewhat elevated level of noise. Nonetheless, he understands the importance of controlling
the volume to minimize the impact of the music and will ensure that it is turned off at 10 PM. He
will also ensure that his surrounding neighbours are advised in advance of the event.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The aforementioned amendments support the Community Priority of Quality of Life, as
contained in the City’s Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
As this is a private event, there is no large degree of community engagement required.
However, the property owner will ensure that his adjacent neighbours are advised of the event
in advance.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Jeff Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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