HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-17-004 - Fence and Sign Variances
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: January 30, 2017
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: 3 and 10
DATE OF REPORT: December 23, 2016
REPORT NO.: FCS-17-004
SUBJECT:Fence Variance – 929 Pioneer Grove Court and Sign Variance –
350 Margaret Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of Tony and Ann-Louise Kormos (FN 2016-008 – 929 Pioneer Grove
Court) requesting permission to extend the height of an existing fence on the westerly side
lot line having a height of 3.658m rather than the permitted maximum height of 2.44m, on
Lot 9, Registered Plan 58M-519, 929 Pioneer Grove Court, Kitchener, Ontario, BE
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall ensure the fence height of 3.65m shall only be permitted to
extend to a maximum of 7.62m in length with appropriate stepping and opacity
generally as shown in the proposed design included in the staff report, dated
December6, 2016.
2. That the area associated with the additional fence height be constructed with a
translucent material from the existing height of 2.44m to the permitted maximum
height of 3.65m.“
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“That the application of City of Kitchener (SG 2016-007 – 350 Margaret Avenue)
requesting permission to replace the existing ground supported sign having automatic
changing copy located 22m from a residential zone rather than the required 100m; and,
having 51% of the sign area being changing copy rather than the permitted maximum
area of 30%, on Lots 13, 14 & Part Lot 15, Plan 373, Part Lot 2, Plan 338, Lot 49 & Part
Lots 1 & 50, Plan 788 and Lot 1, Plan 792, 350 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario,
BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner shall obtain a Sign Permit from the Planning Division.
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2. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign shall
be turned off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3. That the owner shall complete Condition 1 prior to March 1st, 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 fulfil 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,
December 13, 2016 to consider one application pursuant toChapter 630 (FENCES) of the
City of Kitchener Municipal Code and 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.
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: Michael May, DCAO Community Services Department
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