HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRPS-09-067 - Noise Exemption - Portuguese ClubREPORT T0: Mayor Carl Zehr and Members of Council
DATE OF MEETING: May 19, 2009
SUBMITTED BY: Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
PREPARED BY: Shayne Turner, Director of By-law Enforcement
WARD(S) INVOLVED: South
DATE OF REPORT: May 6, 2009
REPORT NO.: CRPS-09-067
SUBJECT: EXEMPTION TO CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) - KITCHENER
PORTUGUESE CLUB INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to
the Kitchener Portuguese Club Inc. for their Espirito Santo Festival on June 5, 6 and 7, 2009,
between the hours of 3 P.M. and 11 P.M., their Santoinho Festival on June 20, 2009, between
the hours of 3 P.M. and 11 P.M., and their Nossa Senhora de Fatima (Our Lady of Fatima)
Festival on September 4, 5 and 6, 2009. between the hours of 3 P.M. and 11:59 P.M.
BACKGROUND:
The Kitchener Portuguese Club, at 1548 Fischer Hallman Road has consistently held several
festivals each year, which include outdoor performances. Residential development in the area
has resulted in homes being built in closer proximity to the Club. As a result, the Club has seen
fit to apply for an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) for their events.
A copy of their exemption request is attached.
REPORT:
It has only been in the recent past that noise concerns have been expressed with regard to the
Club's festivals.
Staff have discussed the issues with representatives from the Club and they have agreed to
implement measures that will reduce the impact of noise on the adjacent residential area. This
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will include directing speakers away from residential homes. They will also advise the
residences of the events prior to the dates.
Representatives of the Club have assured staff that they will cooperate with them to address
any concerns that may arise during the events.
These same 3 festivals took place in 2008, with Council's noise exemption approval. Staff are
not aware of any significant concerns arising.
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 request for an exemption.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Troy Speck, General Manager of Corporate Services
Encl.
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FEB 1 8 2009
Attn~ l~a~ne Turner, B~-Law supervisor for the Oity of Kitchener ~Y-IAV~ ~NF~RC~f~~N~ aIV~~~~~
ub~~ct: wise Allaance for Outside Festivities being held at ~itcher~er Portuguese
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Vie would life to seed the per~nissiar~ from the pity of Kitchener for a wise allo~ance
permit far the dates of these festivals listed below:
- Espirito unto June , ~ and 7 249
- antainho June ~ 2~~9
ossa enhora de Fatima September 4, 5 and ~ 2~~9
These will be the vnl festivities being Meld outside this dear.
The community d rrY~elf would greatly appreciate dour help in this matter.
~f you have and questions please don't hesitate to call me through the following rnethad~
Antonio Pereira
dame Pho~ni 19,578-7449
dell: 519~5~-2859
flub: X19-579-b9~~
Once again thank far your help conceln this ~ssue~
regards,
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A-~-tonia re~re Pereira
President
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