HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-14-041 - Noise Exemption Request - Holy Trinity Serbian Church Staff Report
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 12, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
(519-741-2200, ext. 7079)
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, (519-741-
2753)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 6
DATE OF REPORT: April 25, 2014
REPORT NO.: CSD-14-041
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST— HOLY TRINITY SERBIAN
CHURCH - 700 FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
be granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman
Road, for two (2) festivals to be held on May 25, 2014, between the hours of 12
noon and 11 PM and July 26 and 27, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
The Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road typically holds
2 festivals each spring/summer season involving activities that occur outdoors. As in
past years, they are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
These festivals are annual events. Staff report that complaints have been received from
the adjacent residential area in previous years. Staff have advised complainants that
these are annual cultural and religious events and explain the noise exemption that is in
place. When necessary, staff have attended during the event to speak with the
organizers to reduce the noise where possible and ensure that the music is turned off at
the prescribed time.
Staff have had a conversation with representatives of the Church recently to discuss
concerns that have been raised in the past. The representatives assured staff that they
will distribute a communications piece in the adjacent residential neighbourhood to
advise of the 2 events. It is their desire to engage the neighbourhood to participate in
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the festivals. Attached is a copy of the information they intend to distribute throughout
the neighbourhood this year.
In addition, staff are attempting to contact those individuals who expressed concerns
last year and requested to be advised in advance of this year's exemption request.
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
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizer will ensure that the adjacent neighbourhood is apprised of the events in
advance of the event dates.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
Encl.
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SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY DIOCESE OF CANADA
700 Fischer Hallman Rd
Kitchener, ON N2E 1 L7
519-570-1230
April 16, 2014
Dear Neighbours,
The Church Board is writing on behalf of the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Community to invite you to a couple of our annual events which will take place this
summer. The Church is planning its annual "Bull Roast" which will take place on May
25, 2014 and on July 26 & 27, 2014 we will be hosting our"Serbian Food Festival".
Both are outdoor events which run from 12:OOpm to 11:OOpm. We have been in contact
with the City of Kitchener and will make efforts mitigate the noise as much as possible.
Both events include traditional Serbian music, dance and food. We will be selling food
such as spit roasted.bull, pig and lambs as well as some desserts. There will also be
refreshments and games for all ages. .
We are thankful for your ongoing support of our Church and the events that we run.
Please join us this summer for the 3 days of food and fun we are organising.
Gratefully yours,
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
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