May 26, 1999

To:Chairman and Members

North York Community Council

From:Edward Tipping, P.Eng.

Director & Deputy Chief Building Official

Subject:Proposed Ground Sign - York Cemetery

101 Senlac Road - (North York Centre)

Purpose:

Evaluate and make recommendations regarding a request by Ernie Cutone of Royal Neon Canada Inc., for a variance from the Sign By-law to permit the erection of a second ground sign to identify the Senlac entrance for the York Cemetery. Refer to attachments for details.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)The request for a minor variance from the Sign By-law be approved.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The property is in a Cemetery zone (CEM-1) and the Sign By-law allows one identification ground sign not to exceed 25.8 sq.ft. in sign area on the property. York Cemetery fronts on two streets, Senlac and Beecroft Ave.. The requested variance will result in one ground sign at each entrance point into the cemetery. The proposed sign will not exceed 25.8 sq.ft. in area and will be the second sign on the property, as a sign permit has been issued for a ground sign which has been installed at the Beecroft Ave. entrance.

The Ward Councillors have been notified of this request and have been provided with a copy of this report and attached plans.

Conclusions:

It is the opinion of this Division that the proposed second ground sign will not have a negative impact on the surrounding areas and that the intent of the Sign By-law will not be compromised.

Contact Name:

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

Manager Plan ReviewFax: (416) 395-7589

Edward Tipping, P.Eng.

Director & Deputy Chief Building Official

copy to:Councillor John Filion

Councillor Norm Gardner

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