HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-17-184 - Sign Variance - 525 Belmont Av W
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: November 6, 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: 8
DATE OF REPORT: September 20, 2017
REPORT NO.: FCS-17-184
SUBJECT:Sign Variance – 525 Belmont Avenue West
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of Belgage Medical Arts (SG 2017-014 – 525 Belmont Avenue
West) requesting permission to install a ground-supported sign having a sign area of 9.4
sq.m. rather than the permitted maximum sign area of 6 sq.m.; a height of 4.2m rather
than the permitted height of 2m; and, address clearance from the ground of 0.5m
whereas the By-law requires the address to have a ground clearance of 0.9m, on Part
Lots 15 & 16 and Part Lane, Plan 402, 525 Belmont Avenue West, 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 obtain approval of a landscape plan from the City’s Director
of Planning. The landscape plan shall show landscaping to be installed
surrounding the proposed ground-supported sign. All landscaping shall be
completed by June 30th, 2018 and shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved landscape plan.
3.That the owner shall ensure the sign is located outside of the Corner Visibility
Triangle (CVT).
4.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is
turned off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5.That the owner shall ensure messages displayed on the automatic changing
copy portion of the sign shall stay static for a minimum of 6 seconds when in
operation.
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6. That the owner shall complete Condition 1 prior to January 31, 2018. 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
September 19, 2017, 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.
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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