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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2005-08-16 SG COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 16~ 2005 CITY OF KITCHENER MEMBERS PRESENT: Messrs. D. Cybalski, Z. Janecki and B. Isaac. OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ms. D. Ross, Senior Planner, Ms. R. Brent, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, and Ms. D. Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. D. Cybalski, Chair, called this meeting to order at 10:05 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 630 (Fence) 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 fence 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 29, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., and the applicants may register with the City Clerk to appear at the meeting if desired. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Submission No.: Applicant: Property Location: Leaal DescriDtion: Appearances: SG 2005-007 Brick by Brick Developments Ltd. 192 Activa Avenue Block 15. Reaistered Plan 58M-209 In Support: None Contra: None Written Submissions: None As no one appeared in support of this application, the Committee agreed to defer consideration of this application until September 13, 2005. 2. Submission No.: Applicant: Property Location: Legal Description: SG 2005-008 Winston Hall Nursing Homes Ltd. 1000 Westmount Road East Lot 5, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1483, being Part 3, Reference Plan 58R-1352 Appearances: In Support: Contra: Written Submissions: Mr. B. Snyder None None The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to erect a 3rd ground sign on a institutionally zoned property, rather than the permitted 2 ground signs, to have a setback of 1 m (3.28 ft.) from Westmount Road rather than the required 3 m (9.84 ft.), and a sign area of 4 sq. m. (43.05 sq. ft.) rather than the permitted 3 sq. m. (32.29 ft.). COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 12 AUGUST 16, 2005 2. Submission No.: SG 2005-008 (Cont'd) The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department, dated August 9, 2005, in which they advise they have no concerns with this application. The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated August 2, 2005, in which they advise they have no concerns with this application. Mr. Snyder advised the Committee they had purchased this property 5 years ago, it having formerly been used as a fire hall. The property merged in title with their existing property at 695 Blockline Road. The building is currently used as a daycare, which requires its own signage. Upon questioning, Mr. Snyder advised the size of the sign is consistent with their corporate standard, and is consistent with the other 2 signs on the property. With respect to the location, it would place the sign well ahead of a tree on the property. Further, there is a very wide boulevard in front of this property, and to set this sign any further into the property would make it ineffective. Moved by B. Isaac Seconded by Mr. D. Cybalski That the application of Winston Hall Nursing Homes Ltd. requesting permission to erect a 3rd ground sign on a institutionally zoned property, rather than the permitted 2 ground signs, to have a setback of 1 m (3.28 ft.) from Westmount Road rather than the required 3 m (9.84 ft.), and a sign area of 4 sq. m. (43.05 sq. ft.) rather than the permitted 3 sq. m. (32.29 ft.), on Lot 5, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1483, being Part 3, Reference Plan 58R-1352, 1000 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1. That the proposed sign shall be located outside the 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) driveway visibility triangle. It is the opi nion 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 Mr. Z. Janecki voted in opposition to this decision as he could not support the reduced setback. 3. Submission No.: Applicant: Property Location: Leaal DescriDtion: SG 2005-009 Kitchener-Waterloo Counselling Services Incorporated 480 Charles Street East Part Lot 25. Reaistered Plan 404 Appearances: In Support: Mr. B. Parker Contra: None Written Submissions: None The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to add aluminium cladding to cover the pylon on the 2 pylon signs on this property. They also request permission for the sign on the Charles Street East frontage to be located 0.2 m (0.65 ft.) from a parking area rather than the required 0.6 m (1.96 ft.), and to add a changeable copy panel having an area of 0.5 m (5.38 sq. ft.) to be located within the required 2.44 m (8 ft.) clearance. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 13 AUGUST 16, 2005 3. Submission No.: SG 2005-009 (Cont'd) The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department, dated August 9, 2005, in which they advise they have no concerns with this application. The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated August 2, 2005, in which they advise they have no concerns with this application. Mr. Droeske advised the aluminium cladding proposed for these signs will contain the address of the property, and provide a better appearance. The location for the Charles Street sign is between the parking lot and the sidewalk, and is necessary in order to stay out of the visibility triangle, and a barrier has been placed in that parking stall. The proposed chargeable copy will inform people of upcoming events. Upon questioning Ms. Ross advised the owners have received site plan approval for this development, and the number and location of parking stalls are in compliance with the approved site plan. Ms. Ross noted that it is the copy area of the sign and not the pylon, that will be located 0.2 m from the parking area. Mr. Droeske advised the sign has already been erected, based on the sign contractor's discussions with staff; further, any additional setback for the Charles Street sign would mean the sign is not visible to traffic coming down Charles Street. Moved by Mr. Z. Janecki Seconded by Mr. B. Isaac That the application of Kitchener-Waterloo Counselling Services Incorporated requesting permission to add aluminium cladding to cover the pylon on the 2 pylon signs on this property, permission for the sign on the Charles Street East frontage to be located 0.2 m (0.65 ft.) from a parking area rather than the required 0.6 m (1.96 ft.), and to add a changeable copy panel having an area of 0.5 m (5.38 sq. ft.) to be located within the required 2.44 m (8 ft.) clearance, on Part Lot 25, Registered Plan 404, 480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition: 1 . That the sign on the Charles Street frontage of the property shall be located outside the 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) driveway visibility triangle. It is the opi nion 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. 4. 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 10:15 a.m. Dated at the City of Kitchener this 16th day of August, 2005. Dianne H. Gilchrist Secretary- T reasu rer Committee of Adjustment