HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-007 - Encroachment Request - 15 Scott Street - Sign and AwningREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
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DATE OF MEETING:January 29, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext.7060
PREPARED BY:Tanya Kalbfleisch Mazurka, Associate City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext. 7060
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward10
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DATE OF REPORT:December 27,2018
REPORT NO.:COR-19-007
SUBJECT:Encroachment Request 15 Scott Street-sign and awning
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RECOMMENDATION:
Thatthe Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement,
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the business ownerand any mortgageeof the
property municipally known as 15 Scott Streettoauthorize the installation of awnings
and signage Scott Street r
BACKGROUND:
The business owner at 15 Scott Street has asked for permission to install a new sign and
a new awning both whichwill encroach over City lands.
REPORT:
The businessowner is asking for permission to place signage for its new business on the façade
of the building. Thissignagewill slightly project over the road allowances and will be above
ground. None of the features are expected to interfere with pedestrian traffic.
This awning will project over the ScottStreet sidewalk by about 0.81 metresand will be about
2.46 metres above the ground.The sign willproject over the Scott Street sidewalk by about
0.86metres and will be about 3.04metres above the ground.
The owner has submitted drawings of the proposed sign and awning. The drawing is attached
to this report. This drawing has been circulated to city staff and to external utilitycompanies for
their comments. There were no concerns raised during the circulation and staff support these
encroachments.
***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance.
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Of important note, any wording beyond the municipal addressrequires a sign permit. The
encroachment agreement will include a condition that the owner applies for a sign permit, and
-law.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All fees associated with encroachments will be paid by the applicant. The Application fee of
$280.00 has been paid. Processing fee of $235 will become payable after Council approval.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
Standing Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab,General Manager,Corporate Services
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