HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-15-053 - Noise Exemption - KW School of Rock - 78 Francis St N Staff Report
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 15, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
(519-741-2200, ext. 7079)
PREPARED BY: Steve Vrentzos, Supervisor of By-law Enforcement, (519-
741-2200, ext. 7375)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 10
DATE OF REPORT: May 25, 2015
REPORT NO.: CSD-15-053
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST—78 FRANCIS STREET
NORTH SCHOOL OF ROCK
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to The School of Rock at 78 Francis Street North for six outdoor performances
taking place on July 17, 20, 31, August 14 and 28 between the hours 2:30PM and 4:OOPM
and on August 6, from 6:30PM to 8:OOPM.
BACKGROUND:
The School of Rock students will be showcasing their talents at the Kitchener campus. The
events will be taking place outdoors and will include live music. Thus they are requesting an
exemption from the City's Noise By-law (Chapter 450).
REPORT:
This summer the School of Rock will be hosting six outdoor performances. Their music
students will have an opportunity to play outdoors and showcase their talents. The outdoor
events will take place on July 17, 20, 31, August 14 and 28 between the hours 2:30PM and
4:OOPM and on August 6, from 6:30PM to 8:OOPM. The School of Rock has committed to
notifying the area properties about the events.
The By-Law Enforcement office received one complaint about loud music in 2014. Staff
responded and received cooperation from the event organizer.
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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 School of Rock will ensure that the adjacent properties are apprised of the events in
advance of the event dates.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO, Community Services Department
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