August 24, 1999
To:Scarborough Community Council
From:Steve Franklin, P.Eng.
Deputy CBO, East District
Subject:SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FOR BIWAY @ 2975A KINGSTON ROAD
Purpose:
To review and make recommendations respecting a sign variance request to allow 7 foot 7 inch sign box where the existing
uniformity for this portion of the plaza is 4 feet 0 inches sign box.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council not grant a variance to permit the larger box sign, which does not comply with the
plaza uniformity.
Comments:
Cliffcrest Plaza, located at 2975 Kingston Road, has established sign uniformity criteria (see Map Appendix "A").
BiWay has requested a variance to allow a 7 foot 7 inch sign box where the existing sign uniformity of the adjacent stores
are box signs 4 feet 0 inches (See Appendix "B", "C" and "D").
BiWay's reasoning for the larger sign is that the building is setback and the existing signs are not visible from the road.
However, there is a substantial pylon sign adjacent to Kingston Road which, if utilized, would give BiWay their desired
visibility.
In order to maintain the integrity of the uniformity requirements in the Sign By-law, it is recommended that a variance not
be granted.
Contact name:
Jack Barron, Manager Sign Section
(416) 396-7224
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
barron_j@city.scarborough.on.ca
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Steve Franklin, P.Eng.
Director, Deputy CBO, East District
Building Division
Urban Planning & Development Services
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