HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-16-186 - Sign Variance
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: December 12, 2016
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: November 18, 2016
REPORT NO.: FCS-16-186
SUBJECT:Sign Variance – 299 Doon Valley Drive
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced
Learning (SG 2016-006 – 299 Doon Valley Drive) requesting permission to replace the
existing ground supported sign with a new ground supported sign having a height of
4.876m in an Institutional Zone, whereas the By-law does not permit signs within this Zone
to exceed 3m in height; and, to have a sign area per side of 22.3 sq.m. in an Institutional
Zone, whereas the By-law permits a maximum area of 3 sq.m. within this Zone, on Part
Lots 9 & 10 Beasley’s Old Survey and Part of Biehn’s Unnumbered Tract, 299 Doon
Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit from the Planning Division.
2. That the owner shall complete Condition 1 prior to February 28, 2017. Any request
for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of Development
Review (or designate), prior to the completion date set out in this decision. Failure
to fulfill these conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a standing committee of City Council on Tuesday,
October 18, 2016 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:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City’s strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
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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