HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-15-112 - Sign Variance
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: August 24, 2015
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
DATE OF REPORT: July 21, 2015
REPORT NO.: FCS-15-112
SUBJECT: Sign Variance – 123 Pioneer Drive
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of the CP Reit Ontario Properties (SG 2015-006 – 123 Pioneer Drive)
requesting permission to upgrade the existing ground supported sign to have automatic
changing copy totalling 35% of the sign area rather than the permitted maximum area of
30%; to legalize an existing pylon sign to be located 23m (75.459’) from another pylon sign
located on the same property rather than the required distance separation of 50m
(164.04’); and, to legalize two existing incidental signs each having heights of 1.5m (4.92’)
rather than the maximum permitted height of 0.9m (2.95’), on Blocks F and G, Plan 1318,
BE APPROVED
123 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following condition:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit by September 30, 2015 from the
Planning Division.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday
July 21, 2015, to consider one application 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.
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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:
INFORM - 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.
INFORM - This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.
ENTRUST – The Committee of Adjustment is a Quasi-Judicial Committee of citizen
members operating as a Standing Committee of City Council.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, DCAO Community Services Department
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