HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-096 - Noise Exemption - Vien Quang Buddhist Association
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 9, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
(519-741-2200, ext. 7079)
PREPARED BY:
Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, (519-741-
2200, ext. 7753)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
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DATE OF REPORT:
August 28, 2013
REPORT NO.:
CSD-13-096
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST – VIEN QUANG
BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION OF KITCHENER –
WATERLOO, 23 CAMPBELL AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, be
granted to the Vien Quang Buddhist Association of Kitchener-Waterloo at 23 Campbell
Avenue, on September 21, 2013,between the hours of 5 PM to 11 PM, as part of their
celebration of their Autumn Festival.
BACKGROUND:
The Vien Quang Buddhist Association of Kitchener-Waterloo is celebrating their Autumn
Festival on September 21, 2013, at their temple located at 23 Campbell Avenue. As part of
their celebration, they are planning some events on the outside of their temple property. As a
result, the Association has submitted a request for an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the
City of Kitchener Municipal Code. A copy of their request is attached.
REPORT:
The temple has held this event each fall for several years now, as well as other events such as
their News Years Festival. Staff are not aware of any significant concerns with regard to past
events.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This request supports the Community Priorities of Quality of Life, as contained in the City’s
Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
This event is communicated throughout the Vietnamese community within Waterloo Region.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
Encl.
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