(Report dated June 16, 1998, addressed to Toronto Community Council, from theCommissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.)

Subject:1390 Queen Street West, Application No. 998008: Request for approval of a variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, upon application by Don Chau, 1246 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 5L6, on behalf of Hai Van Nguyen, 1390 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1L7. (High Park)

Purpose:

To review and make recommendations respecting an application for a variance to maintain one illuminated fascia sign at 1390 Queen Street West.

Financial Implications:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1.City Council approve Application No. 998008 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign.

2. The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998008, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

Comments:

The property is located on the north side of Queen Street West, between O=Hara Avenue and Brock Avenue, in a mixed-use (commercial/residential) district. The property accommodates a three storey mixed-use building with residential units on the uppermost storey and commercial uses below.

The applicant is requesting permission to maintain one illuminated fascia sign on the first floor of the building (see Figure 3). The sign has a length of 5.2 metres and a height of 1.2 metres, with an area of 6.2 m5.

The sign does not comply with Chapter 297 of the Municipal Code in that it is not located entirely on a wall that is part of the commercial unit.

The Municipal Code requires signs to be located on the portion of wall belonging to a particular commercial unit so that each commercial unit is allowed to be identified. In this instance, the sign extends over the doorway which provides access to the second and third floors. However, its location does not preclude the provision of appropriate signage for other commercial tenants in this building.

I am recommending approval of this application, as I find the variance requested to be minor and within the general intent and purpose of the sign provisions of the Municipal Code.

Contact Name:Lora Mazzocca

Telephone: (416) 392-0421

Fax: (416) 392-7536

E-Mail: lmazzocc@city.toronto.on.ca

(Copies of maps attached, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

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