HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-07-059 - Exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) - The StillREPORT
Report To: Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Date of Meeting: May 7, 2007
Submitted By: Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
Prepared By: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement
Ward(s~ Involved: Wards 1 and 6
Date of Report: May 1, 2007
Report No.: CRPS-07-059
Subject: EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) -THE STILL, 125
KING STREET WEST
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise} of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
The Still Bar and Grill at 125 King Street West, for every Wednesday evening between May 9
and October 3, 2007, between the hours of 7:30 P.M. and 11 P.M., for their Blues Jam events;
and further,
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise} of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
The Still Bar and Grill at 125 King Street West, for every Saturday afternoon between May 12
and September 1, 2007, between the hours of 12 Noon and 5 P.M., for a series of open court
yard concerts.
BACKGROUND:
As part of their summer entertainment program, The Still is planning to hold their regular Blues
Jam night, each Wednesday evening between 7:30 P.M. and 11 P.M. between May and
October. The music will be played on the patio area. As such, there is the potential for staff to
receive complaints with respect to the loud music.
In addition, The Still is proposing to offer Saturday afternoon entertainment, in their courtyard
area, in conjunction with other downtown businesses.
REPORT:
This series of entertainment events are aimed at attracting business to the downtown area
during evenings and weekends. The Blues Jam evenings were held in 2006, in the much the
same manner as is planned this year. The By-law Enforcement Division did receive some
complaints last year and worked with The Still staff to resolve the concerns.
This year, staff at The Still have indicated their willingness to attempt to control the music and
will work with the By-law Enforcement staff in the event that similar concerns are raised.
It is recognized that events in the downtown area often involve music, and the resulting potential
for complaints to be registered. Staff will work with businesses and event organizers to ensure
that the event is conducted in a reasonable manner.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None identified at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS:
No Corporate Communications required.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the circumstances surrounding this event, the By-law Enforcement Division does not
object to this requestfor an exemption.
Shayne Turner
Director of By-law Enforcement
Encl.