HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-14-136 - Sign Variances
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: September 15, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of
Adjustment (519-741-2200 ext. 7277)
PREPARED BY: Holly Dyson, Administrative Clerk (519-741-2200 ext. 7594)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 3 & 9
DATE OF REPORT: August 22, 2014
REPORT NO.: FCS-14-136
SUBJECT: Sign Variances - 4391 King Street East; 305 King Street West &
569 & 589 Fairway Road South
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of JDJ Management Inc. (SG 2014-004 – 4391 King Street East) requesting
permission to legalize an existing sign painted on the façade of a building whereas the By-law does
not permit signs to be painted on a building, on Lots 17 to 19, Plan 850, 4391 King Street East,
BE APPROVED
Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following condition:
1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City’s Planning Division for the proposed
ground supported sign.”
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“That the application of Perimeter Development Corp. (SG 2014-005 - 305 King Street West)
requesting permission to install a ground supported sign on a property Zoned D1, whereas the By-
law does not permit ground supported signs in a D1 Zone; permission for a sign to be located 0m
from the lot line rather than the required 0.4m (1.312’); and, for a sign to be located within the 7.5m
(24.606’) Corner Visibility Triangle (CVT) with a 0m clearance, whereas the By-law does not permit
signs within the CVT unless they have a 2.44m (8’) clearance from grade, on Part Lots 8 and 9,
BE APPROVED
Plan 375, 305 King Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following
condition:
1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City’s Planning Division for the proposed
ground supported sign.”
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“That the application of FC Domaine Holdings (Ontario) Corporation (SG 2014-006 – 569 & 589
Fairway Road South) requesting permission to install a new ground supported sign with a
separation distance of 32.965m (108.15’) to another ground supported sign on the same property
rather than the required 50m (164.04’), on Part Lots 4 and 6, Plan 1525, being Part 2 on Reference
BE APPROVED
Plan 58R-1384, 569 and 589 Fairway Road South, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City’s Planning Division for the proposed
ground supported sign.
2. That the owner shall ensure that the sign complies with all other regulations of the Sign By-
law.
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday
August 19, 2014, to consider three applications pursuant to Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the City of
Kitchener Municipal Code.
This recommendation is being forwarded to you on behalf of the Committee of Adjustment for
your consideration.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Respecting Sign By-law and Fence By-law variances, the Committee of Adjustment operates as
a Standing Committee of City Council, and as such represents efficient and effective
government.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
As directed by the Sign By-law and Fence By-Law, notice of Applications for Variance to the
Sign By-law and Fence By-law are published in the Record 15 - 18 days prior to the Committee
of Adjustment meeting at which the application will be considered. Notice of an application is
also mailed to property owners within 30 metres of the subject property.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, DCAO Community Services Department
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