Sign By-law Variance Request -

Signage Systems - 1825 Wilson Avenue -

North York Humber

The North York Community Council recommends that the following report (October 14, 1998) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, not be adopted and that the request by Signage Systems for a minor variance from the Sign By-law be approved subject to the maximum size of the sign being 250 sq. ft. per side.

Purpose:

Evaluate and make recommendations regarding a request by Bob Muir of Signage Systems for a variance from the sign by-law to permit the erection of a ground sign at the above noted location. Refer to attachment for details.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)the request for a minor variance from the sign-bylaw be refused.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Bob Muir of Signage Systems is requesting permission to install a ground sign 31'-3" x 16'-0" in size at the above noted location. This proposed ground sign will replace an existing 7' x 14' double-sided pylon sign located at the rear of the property facing Highway 401. There is also an existing ground sign, 24 sq.ft. in aggregate area, facing Wilson Ave.

The property is located in a MC zone and has a frontage of 69.95 ft. The sign by-law stipulates that the minimum street frontage to permit the erection of a ground sign is 80.0 ft and only one ground sign is permitted on a lot which has a street frontage between 69.95 ft. and 150.3 ft. The sign by-law also limits the aggregate area of such ground sign to 75.3 sq. ft..

The request from Bob Muir of Signage Systems encompasses the following variances from the sign by-law:

-the property where the sign is to be erected does not meet the minimum street frontage;

-the aggregate area of the proposed ground sign is 500 sq. ft. compared to the maximum recommended sign area of 75.3 sq. ft.; and

-the property would have two ground signs where none would be allowed.

The ward councillors have been notified of this request and have been provided with a copy of the report with the attached plans.

Conclusions:

It is the opinion of this department that the proposed ground sign would not meet the intent of the sign by-law and that the requested minor variances should be refused.

Contact Name:

Magda Ishak., P. Eng.Tel:(416) 395-7555

Manager, Plan ReviewFax:(416) 395-7589

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(A copy of the plans referred to in the foregoing report is on file in the office of the City Clerk, North York Civic Centre.)

The North York Community Council also reports having had before it a communication (October 9, 1998) from Mr. Bob Muir, Account Executive, Signage Systems, forwarding a copy of the Ministry of Transportation permit.

The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Bob Muir, Account Executive, Signage Systems; and

-Mr. John Ruberto, Stephenson's Rental.