HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-14-082 - Noise Exemption Request - Bill Moorehouse - 61 Filbert St Staff Report
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services
DATE OF MEETING: August 11, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, (519-741-
2200, ext. 7753)
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement, (519-741-
2200, ext. 7753)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 10
DATE OF REPORT: July 21, 2014
REPORT NO.: CSD-14-082
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST— BILL MOOREHOUSE—61
FILBERT STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
be granted to Mr. Bill Moorehouse for a family event at his property at 61 Filbert
Street, on August 16, 2014, between the hours of 1 PM and 8 PM.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Bill Moorehouse is planning to hold a family party at his property at 61 Filbert Street
on August 16th. The event will include some outdoor music and entertainers. As such,
he is requesting an exemption from Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City's Municipal Code.
REPORT:
Mr. Moorehouse advises that this will be the 2nd year that he has arranged such an
event. A similar event was held at the subject property two years ago. At that time, a
noise complaint was registered and staff advise that the event organizers were very
cooperative in dealing with the concern. In light of that past occurrence, Mr.
Moorehouse wishes to pursue a formal exemption and is agreeing to reduce the time
limit of the event to 8PM.
In addition, he will be will be notifying the adjacent neighbours in advance of the event
and will also provide information for an on-site contact person on the day of the event.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This noise exemption supports the Community Priority of Quality of Life, as contained in
the City's Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizers will be advising his adjacent neighbours in advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Mark Hildebrand Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services
Department