September 15, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

Subject:896 Eglinton Avenue West, Application No. 999065: Request for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, upon application by Douglas S. Cillis / Global Signs Inc., 171 Advance Blvd., Unit 15, Brampton, ON, L6T 4H9 on behalf of Henry Lieberman, 360 Ridelle, Apt. # 2103 Toronto, Ontario, M6B 1K1. (Ward 22 - North Toronto)

Purpose:

To review and make recommendations respecting an application for a variance to erect for identification purposes one non-illuminated encroaching fascia sign on the front elevation at 896 Eglinton Avenue West.

Source of Funds:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

1. That City Council approve Application No. 999065 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to erect for identification purposes one non-illuminated encroaching fascia sign on the front elevation at 896 Eglinton Avenue West.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999065, 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 Eglinton Avenue West, in a mixed-use zoning district. The property accommodates a two-storey commercial building. The applicant is requesting permission to erect for identification purposes one non-illuminated encroaching fascia sign on the front elevation of the building. The sign is 6.10 metres long and 1.40 metres high, with an area of 8.54 mē.

The sign does not comply with Chapter 297 of the Municipal Code in that a portion of the proposed fascia sign will be located on a wall that is not part of the commercial unit of the tenant on the first floor.

The variance occurs because the proposed sign is projecting 0.18 metre above the second floor level. The purpose of the By-law is to ensure that each tenant has an opportunity to display adequate signage. In this case, a slightly encroaching sign for the first floor tenant has not precluded the provision of appropriate signage for the second floor tenant of the 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:

Norm Girdhar

Telephone: (416) 392-7209

Fax: (416) 392-0580

E-Mail: ngirdhar@toronto.ca

    Beate Bowron

Director, Community Planning, South District

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