HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-15-141 - Sign Variance
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: October 5, 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: 8
DATE OF REPORT: September 16, 2015
REPORT NO.: FCS-15-141
SUBJECT:Sign Variance – 329 Glasgow Street
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of Waterloo Region District School Board (SG 2015-008 – 329
Glasgow Street) requesting permission to install a ground supported sign having automatic
changing copy located 23m (75.459’) from a residential zone whereas the By-law requires
a separation distance of 100m (328.083’) from a residential zone, on Part Lots 7 & 8, Plan
BE APPROVED
402, 329 Glasgow Street, Kitchener, Ontario, , subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit from the Planning Division by December
1, 2015
2. That the owner shall ensure that there are no scrolling or flashing characters and
that characters are displayed for a minimum of six seconds.
3. That the owner shall ensure that the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is
turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday
September 15, 2015, Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the City
consider one application pursuant to
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:
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