HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Advisory - 2006-01-12DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 12, 2006
City of Kitchener
The Kitchener Downtown Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:00 p.m.,
Chaired by Doug Hoch with the following members present: Markus Stranz, Michelle
Morissetti, Jamie Hill, Dennis Pellerin, Tony DiBattista, Glen Woolner, Marty Scheriter, John
Smola, Christina Weylie
City staff present include: Silvia Wright, Tracey DeVille, Brian Page
1. Business Arising
1.1 Proiectin_g Sign Illumination
Doug Hoch introduced Mr. Brian Page, Supervisor of Site Plan Development. Mr. Page
provided the Committee with an overview of the current sign by-law and the proposed
changes.
Discussion took place regarding the variety of benefits to changes and the possibility of
newer signs in the downtown, due to reduced costs for the newer signs. Concerns were
raised regarding the internal illumination of the signs and possible distraction to drivers.
The Committee agreed that further consideration was required and advised of their interest
to submit a report with a recommendation to support the changes to the by-law.
Mr. Page requested that the Committee return any comments as soon as possible for
consideration.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion by, Glen Woolner
It was resolved:
"That the minutes of December 9, 2005 be approved"
3. Bus Trip -Downtown Lighting in Guelph
The Committee was reminded of the bus trip to view the lighting solutions in downtown
Guelph, which was ready to depart.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 9 - 4:00 pm - 6pm Conestoga Room,
Ground Floor City Hall
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January 12, 2006