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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2005-12-06 SG COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF KITCHENER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 6 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. D. Angel and Messrs. P. Britton, D. Cybalski and Z. Janecki. OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ms. 1. Malone-Wright, Senior Planner, Ms. D. Gilchrist, Secretary- Treasurer, Ms. R. Brent, Administrative Clerk. Mr. P. Britton, Chair, called this meeting to order at 10:00 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 (Sign) 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, December 12, 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: Legal Description: SG 2005-015 Waterloo Catholic District School Board 245 Lorne Avenue Part Lots 21 to 27, Plan 25, Part Lot 6, Plan 371, and Part Lots 64 & 66 Subdivision of Lot 18 German Comoanv Tract Appearances: In Support: Ms. N. Sabo Contra: None Written Submissions: None The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to construct a ground sign with an area of 4.6 sq. m. (49.51sq.f1.) rather than the maximum permitted 4 sq. m. (43.05 sq. f1. ). The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department, dated November 28, 2005, advising they have no objections to this application. The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated November 25, 2005, advising they have no concerns with this application. Ms. Sabo explained that the proposed sign is the standard template used by the school board throughout the area of its jurisdiction. The sign allows each school to keep parents and neighbours informed of what's happening at the school. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 24 DECEMBER 6, 2005 1. Submission No.: SG 2005-015 !Cont'd) Moved by Mr. D. Cybalski Seconded by Mr. Z. Janecki That the application of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board requesting permission to construct a ground sign with an area of 4.6 sq. m. (49.51sq.ft.) rather than the maximum permitted 4 sq. m. (43.05 sq. ft.) on Part Lots 21 to 27, Plan 25, Part Lot 6, Plan 371, and Part Lots 64 & 66, Subdivision of Lot 18, German Company Tract, 245 Lorne Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED. 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 2. Submission No.: Applicant: Property Location: Lecal Descriotion: SG 2005-016 Waterloo Catholic District School Board 118 Shea Crescent Block B Reoistered Plan 1242 Appearances: In Support: Mr. P. Smith Contra: None Written Submissions: None The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to construct a ground sign with an area of 4.6 sq. m. (49.51sq.ft.) rather than the maximum permitted 4 sq. m (43.05 sq. ft. ). The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department, dated November 28, 2005, advising they have no objections to this application. The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated November 25, 2005, advising they have no concerns with this application. Moved by Ms. D. Angel Seconded by Mr. Z. Janecki That the application of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board requesting permission to construct a ground sign with an area of 4.6 sq. m. (49.51sq.ft.) rather than the maximum permitted 4 sq. m (43.05 sq. ft.) on Block B, Registered Plan 1242, 118 Shea Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED. 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 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 25 ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Dated at the City of Kitchener this 6th day of December, 2005. Dianne H. Gilchrist Secretary- Treasurer Committee of Adjustment DECEMBER 6, 2005