HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-18-020 - Sign Variances-835 King St W, 40 Green St and 125 Highland Rd EREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: February 26, 2018
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: 9
DATE OF REPORT: February 21, 2018
REPORT NO.: FCS-18-020
SUBJECT:SignVariances - 835 King Street West/40 Green Street and
125 Highland Road East
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the application of the GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL CORPORATION requesting
permission to install two ground-supported signs fronting onto King Street West, with
the first sign (Sign A on the plan submitted with the application) having a height of 5.3m
rather than the permitted maximum height of2m; and, a sign area of 15.35 sq.m. rather
than the permitted maximum area of 6 sq.m.; the second sign (Sign B on the plan
submitted with the application) having a height of 3.353m rather than the permitted
maximum height of 2m; a sign area of 9.71 sq.m. rather than the permitted maximum
area of 6 sq.m.; and, will not include the municipal address whereas the By-law requires
that all ground-supported signs include the municipal address, on Part Mount Hope
Cemetery, Plan 385 and Part Lot Closed Park Street, 835 King Street West/40 Green
Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1.That the owner shall obtain sign permits from the Planning Division.
2.That the owner shall complete Condition 1 prior to October 1, 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.“
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“That the application of the CITY OF KITCHENER requesting permission to legalize an
existing ground-supported sign having a height of 6.198m rather than the permitted
maximum height of 5.5m; to have a 2.02m clearance from grade rather than the required
clearance of 2.44m; to be located in the Driveway Visibility Triangle (DVT) whereas the By-
law does not permit encroachments into the DVT; to be located in the Corner Visibility
Triangle (CVT) whereas the By-law does not permit encroachments into the CVT; and, to
permit the sign to have non-accessory third-party advertising whereas the By-law does not
permit non-accessory third-party advertising, on Part Lot F, Plan 670, 125 Highland Road
East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1.That the owner shall obtain a sign permit from the Planning Division by May 31,
2018.
2.That the sign is prohibited to have automatic changing copy save and except for the
portion of the sign that displays daily fuel prices.
3.That the subject application is approved if and only if the licensing the licensing
agreement for the encroachment of the sign onto City property is valid and binding,
failure to maintain that agreement will make the decision null and void.”
REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a Standing Committee of City Council on
February 20, 2018 to consider two applications pursuant to Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the
City of Kitchener Municipal Code.
These recommendations are being forwarded to you on behalf of the Committee of
Adjustment for your consideration.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendations of this report support 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
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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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