HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2007-01-16 SGCOMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 16, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Messrs. D. Cybalski, B. McColl & A. Head.
Ms. T. Malone-Wright, Senior Planner, Ms. J. von Westholt, Ms. D.
Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, and Ms. R. Brent, Assistant Secretary-
Treasurer.
Mr. D. Cybalski, 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 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, February 5, 2007, 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 2007-001
Applicant: Jim Tsiloyannis
Property Location: 48 King Street West
Legal Description: Part dots 1, 2, 5 & 7, Plans 383 & 401, Reference Plan 58R-6201
Appearances:
In Support: None
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee agreed to the written request of the applicant to defer consideration of this
application. The hearing of this application is to be scheduled for Tuesday February 20, 2007.
The Committee noted the applicant for Submission No. SG 2007-002 had not arrived and agreed to
hear the application at the end of the meeting.
2. Submission No.: SG 2007-002
Applicant: Agata Ar1el
Property Location: 274 Frederick Street
Legal Description: Part dot 2, Registered Plan 111
Appearances:
In Support:
Contra:
Ms. A. Artel
Mr. K. Huryk
None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requests permission to locate a ground sign
0.3m X0.98') from the lot line along Frederick Street rather than the required 3m (9.84').
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 2 JANUARY 16, 2007
2. Submission No.: SG 2007-002 ~Cont'd)
The Committee considered the report of the Development & Technical Services Department,
dated January 10, 2007 advising they have no objections, provided the proposed sign is
located outside of the 4.57 meter driveway visibility triangle and the applicant remove the
existing sidewalk in the location of the proposed sign and prepare a landscape plan for the
front yard to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. The existing sidewalk must be
removed and the approved landscape plan implemented by June 30, 2007.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo, Transportation Planner, dated
December 28, 2006 advising they have no concerns with this application.
Ms. Artel advised that her proposed sign is similar in style, size, and location to other signs on
Frederick Street. She noted that because of the adjustment to the front lot line of this property,
she hasn't much space in the front yard for a sign. With respect to the conditions requested by
staff, she is prepared to remove the sidewalk and provide the landscaping.
Moved by Mr. B. McColl
Seconded by Mr. A. Head
That the application of Agata Artel requesting permission to locate a ground sign 0.3m (0.98')
from the lot line along Frederick Street rather than the required 3m (9.84'), on Part Lot 2,
Registered Plan 111, 274 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario, BE APPROVED, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the proposed sign shall be located outside of the 4.57 metre driveway visibility
triangle.
2. That the owner shall remove the existing sidewalk in the location of the proposed sign
by June 30, 2007.
3. That the owner shall submit and receive approval of a landscaping plan for the front
yard, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning, and shall implement the landscaping
plan by June 30, 2007.
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 10:30 p.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 16t"day of January, 2007.
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment
