HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2004-07-13 SG COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 13, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. D. Angel and Messrs. D. Cybalski and Z. Janecki.
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Mr. L. Masseo, Manager of Design & Development, Ms. R. Brent, Assistant
Secretary-Treasurer, Ms. D. Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, and Mr. C.
Goodeve, Committee Administrator.
Mr. D. Cybalski, Vice-Chair, called this meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.
This meeting of the Committee of Adjustment sitting as a Standing Committee of City Council was
called to consider applications regarding variances to Chapter 680 (Signs) of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code. The Committee will not make a decision on these applications but rather will make a
recommendation which will be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole and Council for final
decision.
The Chair explained that the Committee's decisions with respect to sign variances are
recommendations to City Council and not a final decision. He advised that the Committee's
recommendations will be forwarded to City Council on Monday, August 30, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., and
the applicants may register with the City Clerk to appear at the meeting if desired.
NEW BUSINESS
Submission No.:
Applicant:
Property Location:
Leqal Description:
SG 2004-009
Bob & Dana Zettl
549 Lancaster Street West
Part Lots 22 & 23, Registered Plan 577
Appearances:
In Support:
Mr. & Mrs. Zettl
Contra: None
Written Submissions:
Mr. & Mrs. R. Van Horsigh
Mr. & Mrs. C. Splawnyk
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to construct a ground sign
1.52 m (4.98 ft.) from Lancaster Street rather than the required 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), to have a sign
height of 3.89 m (12.76 ft.) rather than the permitted 1.5 m (4.92 ft.), and an area of 3.67 m2
(39.5 sq. ft.) rather than the permitted 3 m2 (32.29 sq. ft.).
The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department,
dated July 2, 2004, recommending approval of this application.
The Committee noted the comments of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
July 5, 2004, in which they advise they have no concerns with this application.
The Committee noted the written submissions from Mr. & Mrs. Van Horsigh and Mr. & Mrs. C.
Splawnyk, neighbouring property owners, in support of this application.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 15 JULY 13, 2004
Submission No.: SG 2004-009 (Cont'd)
Moved by Mr. D. Angel
Seconded by Mr. Z. Janecki
That the application of Bob & Dana Zettl requesting permission to construct a ground sign 1.52
m (4.98 ft.) from Lancaster Street rather than the required 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), to have a sign
height of 3.89 m (12.76 ft.) rather than the2Permitted 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) and an area of 3.67 m2
(39.5 sq. ft.) rather than the permitted 3 m (32.29 sq. ft.), on Part Lots 22 & 23, Registered
Plan 577, 549 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following condition:
1. That the variance as approved in this application shall apply to the sign generally as
shown on the plans submitted with this application.
It is the opinion of this Committee that:
1. The variance approved in this application is minor in nature.
2. This application is desirable for the appropriate development of the property.
3. The general intent and purpose of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Chapter 680
(Signs) is being maintained on the subject property.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 13th day of July, 2004.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment