HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment - 2008-02-19 SGCOMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE
CITY OF KITCHENER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 19, 200$
MEMBERS PRESENT: Messers M. Hiscott, A. Head & B. McColl
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ms. J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner, Mr. R. Parent, Traffic Analyst, Ms.
D. Gilchrist, Secretary-Treasurer, Ms. D. Hartleib, Administrative Clerk.
Mr. M. Hiscott, Vice Chair, called this meeting to order at 11:11 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 25, 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 2008-001
Applicant: Irving Underman Limited
Property Location: 413 Highland Road West
Legal Description: Part Lot 38, Plan 786, being Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-1089
Appearances:
In Support: D. Nong
Contra: None
Written Submissions: None
The Committee was advised that the applicant requesting permission to erect a fascia sign
with a projection of 0.61 m (2') from the wall rather than the permitted projection of 0.4m (1.31')
and permission to erect a ground sign with a height of 5.64m (18.5') rather than the permitted
height of 4.5m (14.76').
The Committee considered the report of the Development and Technical Services Department,
dated February 8, 2008, advising the subject property is located on the south side of Highland
Road West between Westmount Road and Butler Lane. The zoning is C-6 (Arterial
Commercial) Zone under By-law 85-1 and has an Official Plan designation of Mixed Use Node.
The applicant is requesting permission to construct a fascia sign with a projection of 0.61 m (2
ft) from the wall rather than the permitted maximum projection of 0.4 m (1.31 ft) and permission
to construct a ground supported sign with a height of 5.64 m (18.5 ft) rather than the permitted
maximum height of 4.5 m (14.76 ft).
In regards to the variance staff has considered the tests for minor variances as outlined in
Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 Chap. P. 13, as amended, Planning staff offer
the following comments.
The variances meet the intent of the Sign By-law which is to ensure that signage does not
dominate the fagade of the building (fascia) or streetscape of the neighbourhood (ground-
supported sign). The fascia sign is be located on a north side elevation of the building and is
modest in area. The ground-supported sign also is of an appropriate size for the lot width and
it will not adversely affect the aesthetics of the property.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 2 FEBRUARY 19, 200$
1. Submission No.: SG 2008-001 tCont'd)
The variances could be considered minor in nature for the following reason. The projection of
the fascia sign is not onerous considering the size of the building. The sign is to be
constructed onto a "bow" that projects from the wall, which is a standard corporate design for
this corporation. The variance request for the ground-supported sign is also considered minor
as the difference is height in only slightly more than 1 m and could be considered a suitable
height for the lot width.
The variance is appropriate for the development and use of the land for the following reason.
The signage is appropriate for the size of the lot and the location of the building. Staff is of the
opinion that the proposed signs will not adversely affect the streetscape of the surrounding
commercial neighbourhood.
The applicant is advised that the existing Landscape Plan for the property is required to be
updated to indicate the location of the ground-supported sign.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated
February 11, 2008, advising that they have no concern with this application.
Moved by Mr. A. Head
Seconded by Mr. B. McColl
That the application of Irving Underman Limited requesting permission to erect a fascia sign with
a projection of 0.61 m (2') from the wall rather than the permitted projection of 0.4m (1.31') and
permission to erect a ground supported sign with a height of 5.64m (18.5') rather than the
permitted height of 4.5m (14.76'), on Part Lot 38, Plan 786, being Part 1, Reference Plan 58R-
1089, 413 Highland Road West, 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 Chapter 680 (SIGN) of the City of Kitchener
Municipal Code is being maintained on the subject property.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
Dated at the City of Kitchener this 19th day of February, 2008.
Carried
Dianne H. Gilchrist
Secretary-Treasurer
Committee of Adjustment