HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2006-04-18 SGCOMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 18, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Ms. D. Angel and Messrs. P. Britton and B. Isaac.
Mr. B. Sloan, Senior Planner, Ms. D. Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, and
Ms. T. Kraemer, Administrative Assistant.
Mr P. Britton, 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 the City of Kitchener Sign By-law. 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, May 8, 2006, 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.: SG 2006-005
Applicant: Alpine Hyundai
Property Location: 44 Alpine Road
Legal Description: Part dot 6, Registered Plan 1022 being Part Block L, Plan 1246,
Reference Plan 58R-7826
As no one appeared in support or opposition of this application, the Committee generally
agreed to defer its consideration of this matter to its meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 9,
2006.
2. Submission No.: SG 2006-006
Applicant: KFR Holdings Limited
Property Location: 21 Third Avenue
Le al Description: Lot 7, Registered Plan 254
Appearances:
In Support: Mr. K. Amy
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to erect a canopy sign in a
residential zone, to advertise a legal non-conforming business, whereas canopy signs are not
permitted in residential zones.
The Committee considered the report of the City's Planning Division, dated April 11, 2006,
advising they have no objections, provided the sign is constructed generally in accordance with
the plans submitted with the application.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
April 11, 2006, advising they have no concerns with respect to this application.
Mr. Amy advised there is an existing sign on the building which will be removed so the front of
the building can be renovated.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 9 APRIL 18, 2006
Moved by Ms. D. Angel
Seconded by Mr. B. Issas
That the application of KFR Holdings Limited requesting permission to erect a canopy sign in a
residential zone, to advertise a legal non-conforming business, whereas canopy signs are not
permitted in residential zones, on Lot 47, Registered Plan 254, 21 Third Avenue, Kitchener,
Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
1. That the canopy sign as approved in this application shall be constructed generally in
accordance with 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 Sign By-law is being maintained
on the subject properly.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 18th day of April, 2006.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment