HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-112 - Noise Exemption - 481 Wellington St N - Motorcycle Country Riding Club
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
December 2, 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:
November 22, 2013
REPORT NO.:
CSD-13-112
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST – MOTORCYCLE
COUNTRY RIDING CLUB
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Motorcycle Country Riding Club for a barbecue, toy drive and fund raising
event at 481 Wellington Street North on December 13, 2013, between the hours of 12:00
P.M. and 11 P.M..
BACKGROUND:
The Motorcycle Country Riding Club, an affiliate of the Ontario Confederation of Clubs, is
planning to hold a barbecue, toy drive and fund raising event at 481 Wellington Street North, on
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December 13, between the hours of 12 noon and 11PM. The majority of the event will be held
outside. As such, they are requesting an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) for the duration
of the event.
REPORT:
This is the first such event that staff are aware of at this address and staff advise that there is no
history of noise concerns from the address either. The event organizers advise that there will
be some music played outside, from a stereo system, whereby the volume is easily controlled in
the event of a complaint.
In addition, the event organizers will ensure that the adjacent residential properties are advised
of the event in advance.
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.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizers will be advising and inviting the adjacent residential neighbourhood in
advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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