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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-18-046 - SG 2018-006 - 101-127 Frederick St & 40 Weber St EStaff Report KffaME ER Community Services Department wwwkitchenerca REPORT TO: DATE OF MEETING SUBMITTED BY: PREPARED BY: WARD: DATE OF REPORT: REPORT #: SUBJECT: Committee of Adjustment June 19, 2018 Juliane von Westerholt, Senior Planner - 519-741-2200 ext. 7157 Alison Bucking, Student Planner - 519-741-2200 x 7074 10 June 11, 2018 DSD -18-046 Application SG 2018-006 — 101 Frederick Street and 40 Weber Street East Owner/Applicant —Archon Architects Incorporated Approve with Conditions Location Map: 101 Frederick Street &40 Weber Street East REPORT Planning Comments: The subject property located at 101 Frederick Street and 40 Weber Street East is designated City Centre District in the Urban Growth Centre Map of the Official Plan and is zoned Office District (D-4) in Zoning By-law 85-1. The applicant is seeking relief from Section 680.11.19 of the Sign By-law to construct a ground supported sign with an automatic changing copy digital/LED screen to the size of 65 percent of the sign face whereas the Sign By-law currently limits the size of the sign face to 30 percent. The proposed sign is replacing the existing ground supported sign which is 8.58 square metres in area. City Planning staff conducted a site inspection of the property on May 18, 2018. View of proposed sign location from the intersection of Weber Street East and Frederick Street The intent of Sign By-law regulation requiring changeable copy signs to be limited to 30 percent of a ground supported sign face is to ensure that the sign does not negatively impact or overpower the streetscape. Due to the large size of the building, the existing signage is insufficient to advertise the tenant spaces within the building. The increase in screen size will allow every tenant to have the opportunity to advertise which would increase the desirability of the building to potential tenants. The subject property is not located in a residential area rather it is located at the intersection of Weber Street East and Fredrick Street a predominantly commercial and employment area. Staff is in the opinion that a ground supported sign of 19.42 square metres in area with a changeable copy screen size covering 65 percent of the sign face will not dominate the streetscape given its location at a major intersection with higher density buildings. Additionally, the sign is setback from the main intersection which reduces its impact onto Frederick Street. In regards to the impact of the proposed automatic changing copy on the neighbourhood, staff notes that the Sign By-law does not permit scrolling or flashing of text and the graphics are to remain static for a minimum of six seconds and this would clarified as a condition. Staff is in the opinion that due to the size of the building and the setback of the sign from the two main intersections, the increase in changeable copy sign face percentage will not overpower the streetscape or negatively impact the street. View of Proposed Sign Location on Fredrick Street approaching Weber Street East Based on the above comments, staff is of the opinion that the proposed variance is minor and meets the general intent of the Sign By-law and is appropriate for the lot and surrounding neighbourhood. Planning staff recommends that this application be approved subject to the conditions outlined below in the Recommendation section of this report. Building Comments: The Building Division has no objections to the proposed sign variance. Note that a sign permit will be required for the new sign. Transportation Services Comments: Transportation Services have no concerns with the proposed application. Engineering Comments: No concerns. Heritage Planning Comments: No heritage planning concerns. RECOMMENDATION: That application SG2018-006 requesting permission to install a ground -supported sign with an automatic changing copy digital/LED screen to the size of 65 percent of the sign face, rather than the limit of 30 percent of the sign face, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a sign permit is obtained from the Planning Division by September 30th, 2018. 2. That messages displayed on the automatic changing copy portion of the sign remain static for at least 6 seconds. Juliane von Westerholt, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner Region of Waterloo June 13, 2018 Holly Dyson City of Kitchener 200 King Street West P.O. Box 1118 Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Dear Ms. Dyson: PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 150 Frederick Street, 8th Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4A Canada Telephone: 519-575-4400 TTY: 519-575-4608 Fax: 519-575-4449 www. reg i o n ofwate r l o o. ca File: D20-20/VAR KIT GEN Re: Committee of Adjustment Meeting on June 19, 2018, City of Kitchener. Regional staff have reviewed the following Committee of Adjustment application(s) and have the following comments: 1. 101 Frederick Street 40 Weber Street East (SG 2018-006): No concerns to the application. The sign & its foundation must be located completely on the private property. Please be advised that any development on the subject lands is subject to the provisions of the Regional Development Charge By-law 14-046 or any successor thereof and may require payment of Regional Development Charges for these development(s) prior to the issuance of a building permit. The comments contained in this letter pertain to the Application number(s) listed. If a site is subject to more than one application, additional comments may apply. Please forward any decisions on the above mentioned Application number(s) to the undersigned. Yours Truly, Joginder Bhatia Transportation Planner (519) 575-4757 ext 3867 Document Number: 2752426 Grand River Conservation Authority Resource Management Division Andrew Herreman, Resource Planning Technician PLAN REVIEW REPORT: City of Kitchener Holly Dyson DATE: June 8, 2018 400 Clyde Road, P.O. Box 729 Cambridge, Ontario N1 R 5W6 Phone: (519) 621-2761 ext. 2228 E-mail: aherreman@grandriver.ca YOUR FILE: See below RE: Applications for Minor Variance, Fence and Sign: FN 2018-002 66 Inwood Drive SG 2018-006 101 Frederick Street/40 Weber Street East SG 2018-007 171 Sherwood Avenue Applications for Minor Variance: A 2018-050 5 Wake Robin Drive A 2018-051 188 Hawkswood Drive A 2018-052 187 Rivertrail Avenue A 2018-053 70 Dumart Place A 2018-054 62 Daniel Avenue A 2018-055 62 Daniel Avenue A 2018-056 62 Daniel Avenue Applications for Consent: B 2018-034 to B 2018-040 & B 2018-043 810 Frederick Street B 2018-041 to B 2018-042 62 Daniel Avenue GRCA COMMENT*: The above noted applications are located outside the Grand River Conservation Authority areas of interest. As such, we will not undertake a review of the applications and plan review fees will not be required. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, � Andrew Herreman Resource Planning Technician Grand River Conservation Authority *These comments are respectfully submitted as advice and reflect resource concerns within the scope and mandate of the Page 1 of 1 Grand River Conservation Authority.