HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-2022-388 - Noise Exemption - Holy Trinity Serbian Church - 700 Fischer Hallman Road - Sept 4, 2022
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: August 8, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Ian Misheal, Manager Of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7745
PREPARED BY: Ian Misheal, Manager Of Enforcement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7745
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 6
DATE OF REPORT: July 22, 2022
REPORT NO.: CSD-2022-388
SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTION - HOLY TRINITY SERBIAN CHURCH 700
FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD Sept 4, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be
granted to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road, for
their annual Bull Roast and BBQ to be held on Sept 4, 2022, between the hours of 11AM
and 10 PM.
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church at 700 Fischer Hallman Road combined their
annual Bull Roast and BBQ into one event, they are planning to do the same this year and it will
take place on Sept 4. As in past years, they are requesting a noise exemption.
REPORT:
The Serbian Food Festival and Bull Roast are annual festivals that have taken place for the last
several years. The event included traditional Serbian music, dance and food. Both festivals are
being combined into one weekend again this year and the event will be held outdoors in Sept.
Staff report that no complaints were received during the Serbian Food Festival/Bull Roast last
few years. Over the last few years, there have been minimal complaints however in the event
of a complaint, organizers have worked with staff to address any concerns raised.
Church representatives have worked to address concerns around noise that were raised by
residents in the past. For the past six years, the representatives have been distributing a
communications piece in the adjacent residential neighbourhood, to advise of the event and will
do so again this year. It is their desire to engage the neighbourhood to participate in the festivals.
Attached is a copy of the information they intend to distribute throughout the neighbourhood this
year.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The event organizers will be communicating the event to the community in advance of the event.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, General Manager Community Services Department & DCAO