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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: December 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: 4,8 & 1
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT NO.:
December 9, 2014
FCS -14 -208
SUBJECT: Sign Variances — 150 Pioneer Drive, 248 Westmount Road East &
1017 Victoria Street North
RECOMMENDATION:
"That the application of the City of Kitchener (SG 2014 -009 - 150 Pioneer Drive) requesting
permission to install a ground supported changing copy sign located 58m (190.29') from a
residential zone rather than the required 100m (328.08'), on Part Block L, Plan 1318, 150 Pioneer
Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
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."
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"That the application of the Calvin Presbyterian Church (SG 2014 -010 - 248 Westmount Road
East) requesting permission to install a ground supported sign having automatic changing copy
located 61.8m (202.76') from a residential rather than the required 100m (328.08'), on Lot 195 to
199, 201 to 204 and Part Lot 200, Plan 883, 248 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City's Planning Division by February 28,
2015 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure that 4.57m (14.993') driveway visibility triangle is maintained."
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"That the application of the Muslim Association of Canada (SG 2014 -011 - 1017 Victoria Street
North) requesting permission to legalize an existing ground supported sign located Om from the
front lot line rather than the required 0.4m (1.31'), on Lot 7 and Part Lots 4 and 5, Plan 971,
1017 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following
conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the City's Planning Division by February
28, 2015 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.
3. That the owner shall ensure that an encroachment agreement is registered with the
Region of Waterloo.
4. That the owner shall ensure that 4.57m (14.993') driveway visibility triangle is
maintained.
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday
November 18, 2014 and Tuesday December 9, 2014, to consider three applications pursuant to
Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code.
These recommendations are 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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