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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee of Adjustment met this date, commencing at 10:04 a.m.
Present: Mr. A. Head, Vice -Chair
Ms. J. Meader
Mr. B. McColl
Officials: Ms. J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner
Mr. D. Seller, Traffic Planning Analyst
Ms. D. Saunderson, Secretary -Treasurer
Ms. H. Dyson, Administrative Clerk
The Chair explained the Committee of Adjustment is considered a Standing Committee of City Council
and the Decisions rendered this date with respect to sign/fence variances are recommendations to City
Council and not a final decision. He advised the Committee's recommendations will be forwarded to City
Council on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. and applicants may register with the City Clerk to
appear at the meeting if desired.
NEW BUSINESS:
SIGN APPLICATION
Submission No.:
SG 2018-009
Applicant:
Gerry Zister
Property Location:
236 Mill Street
Legal Description:
Part Lot 4, Plan 366
Appearances:
In Support: G. Zister
R. Goodchild
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised the applicant is requesting permission to install a ground -supported
sign that will be accessory to a use partially located in a CR -1 Zone and considered legal non-
conforming in that Zone; and, to permit the sign to have automatic changing copy located 25.8m
from a Residential Zone rather than the required 100m
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -18-109 dated
September 6, 2018, recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions outlined
in the Report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
August 31 2018, advising they have no concerns with this application.
Messrs. G. Zister addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and staff
recommendation.
Moved by
Seconded by
That the application of GERRY ZISTER requesting permission to install a ground -supported sign
having automatic changing copy located 25.6m from a Residential Zone rather than the required
100m, on Part Lot 4, Plan 366, 236 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to
the following conditions:
That the owner shall obtain a sign permit for the proposed business from the Planning
Division.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
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Submission No.: SG 2018-009 (Cont'd)
2. That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is turned off
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
3. That the owner shall ensure Condition 1 shall be completed prior to July 1st, 2019. 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.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
The variances approved in this application are minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of Chapter 680 (Signs) of the City of Kitchener Municipal
Code is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 18th day of September, 2018
Dianna Saunderson
Secretary -Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment