September 3, 1998.
To:Chairman and Members
North York Community Council
From:Mr. Edward Tipping P.Eng.
Director & Deputy Chief Building Official
Subject:Off premise Roof Sign at 1727 Jane Street. (Sign application No: S9801582)
Purpose:
Evaluate and make recommendations concerning a request by Gino Colarusso, of Pattison,
for a variance from the sign by-law to permit the erection of an illuminated off premise roof
sign oriented to face south bound traffic on Jane Street. The sign will be situated
approximately 373 feet from another roof sign on the same side of the street.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)The request for a minor variance from the sign by-law be approved.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Section 5.2.1.1. of Sign By-law No. 30788 permits an off premise roof sign not exceeding
349.8 square feet to be erected on the roof of a building in a commercial zone provided that
no such roof sign is closer than 500 feet from another roof sign on the same side of the
street. The proposed 200 square foot sign is just over half the sign area permitted but is
closer than 500 feet from another roof sign on the same side of the street and therefore
contravenes the by-law.
The existing single sided sign is oriented to face south bound traffic on Jane Street, while
the proposed single sided sign is oriented to face north bound traffic only. The applicant
contends that because both sign faces will not be seen at the same time and the proposed
sign is significantly smaller than that permitted, the intent of the by-law has not been
compromised even though the sign is 127 feet closer to the existing sign than permitted.
Conclusions:
It is the opinion of this department that the proposed sign would not have a negative impact
on the surrounding area and that the intent of the sign by-law would not be compromised by
the erection of this sign.
Edward Tipping P.Eng.
Director & Deputy Chief Building Official
copy to:
Councillor Judy Sgro
Councillor George Mammoliti
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