HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-036 - Sign Variances - 907 Frederick Street, 150 Pioneer Drive and 2960-3050 Kingsway DriveREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:August 26, 2019
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:1,3 and 4
DATE OF REPORT:July 26, 2019
REPORT NO.:COR-19-036
SUBJECT:Sign Variances907 Frederick Street, Units 3, 4 & 5;150 Pioneer Drive
and 2960-3050 Kingsway Drive
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the application of 2541915 ONTARIO INC. (SG 2019-010 -907 Frederick Street, Units 3,
4 & 5) requesting permission to legalize an existing facia sign having a width of 96% of the
building elevation rather than the maximum permitted width of 90%, on Lot 6, Plan 712, Block
B, Plan 928, 907 Frederick Street, Units 3, 4 and 5, 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 complete the above noted Condition 1 prior to September 21, 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.
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That the application of CITY OF KITCHENER(SG 2019-015 -150 Pioneer Drive)requesting
permission to replace the existing sign with a ground-supported sign having automatic changing
copy located 59m from a residential zone rather than the required 100m; and, for the sign to
have an area of 4.6 sq.m. rather than the maximum permitted 3 sq.m., on Part Block L,
Registered Plan 1318, 150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1.That approval of sign variance Application SG 2019-014 be generally as per the plans
submitted with the application.
2.That the owner shall obtain a sign permit for the proposed business from the Planning
Division.
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3.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy shall not contain flashing,
intermittent or moving lights and that the rate of change in the content of the graphics shall
remain static for a minimum of six (6) seconds in accordance with the Sign By-law.
4.That the owner shall ensure the automatic changing copy portion of the sign is turned off
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5.That the owner shall provide a site plan demonstrating that the sign location is outside the
Driveway Visibility Triangle (DVT) to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation
Services.
6.That the owner shall complete the above noted Conditions 1 to 5 no later than November 1,
2019. Any request for a time extension must be approved in writing by the Manager of
Development Review (ordesignate) prior to the completion date set out in the decision.
Failure to fulfill these conditions will result in this approval becoming null and void.
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That the application of CADILLAC FAIRVIEW (SG 2019-015 -2960-3050 Kingsway Drive)
requesting permission for an existing commercial plaza (Fairview Mall) to have three signs
located on the subject property requiring variances from the Sign By-law specifically as follows:
Water Tower Ground-Supported Sign (located adjacent to Fairway RoadSouth), having
a height of 15.24m rather than the maximum permitted height of 7.5m; a sign area of
21.33 sq.m. rather than the maximum permitted 20 sq.m.; to have a separation distance
from another ground-supported sign on the subject property of 15.4m rather than the
required 50m; and, to have no civic address on the sign whereas the By-law requires all
ground-supported signs to have a civic address; and,
Smoke Stack Fascia Sign (Located on the Fairway Road South side of the building
adjacent to the former Sears Building), having a sign located on an architectural feature
whereas the By-law does not permit signs on an architectural feature; and further,
Roof Sign (Former Sears façade Fairway Road South), having a sign area of 54.22 sq.m.
rather than the maximum permitted 10 sq.m.; and, to permit the supporting structure to
be visible/not screened whereas the By-law requires the support structures to be
screened,
on Part Lot 4, Plan 962, Part Lots 10 & 14, Plan 961, being Parts 1-6, 22, 24 & 25 on Reference
Plan 58R-1539, 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1.That the owner shall obtain sign permits for each sign prior to installation.
2.That the owner shall ensure final sign designs and supporting structures are consistent with
the overall dimensions, materials, style, and locations provided in support of sign variance
Application SG 2019-
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REPORT:
The Committee of Adjustment met as a Standing Committee of City Council on July 16, 2019to consider
threeapplicationspursuant to Chapter 680 (SIGNS) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code.
Theserecommendations arebeing forwarded to you on behalf of the Committee of Adjustment for your
consideration.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendations
delivery of core service.
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 -n 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: Justin Readman, General Manager Development Services
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