Item - 2007.SC3.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on February 13, 2007 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2007.
SC3.4 - Request for Approval of Variances from the Former City of Scarborough Sign By-law No. 22980, as amended, for Three Additional Facial Signs, Related to the Building, at 4675 Steeles Avenue East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt
Community Council Recommendations
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. The recommendation in the report (January 2, 2007) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official be received; and
2. The variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law 22980, as amended, for three additional facial signs to the building at 4675 Steeles Avenue East, be approved.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Scarborough Community Council received the communication (January 31, 2007) from Councillor Del Grande (SC3.4a).
Origin
(January 2, 2007) Report from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official
Summary
To review and make recommendations on a request by applicant Patrick Chan, on behalf of Splendid China Square Inc., for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law No. 22980, as amended, to permit three additional building-related facial wall signs at the above address.
The proposed and existing building-related facial wall signs would have an aggregate area exceeding the permitted sign area by 24.69m2 (265.78ft2) or 149 per cent. The signs also would exceed the number of permitted signs by three and would not be located on the same storey.
The requested variances significantly exceed what is permitted by the Sign By-law, are not minor in nature, and are not in compliance with the purpose and intent of the Sign By-law which regulates the area and location of signs. Staff recommends refusal of the requested variances.
The proposed and existing building-related facial wall signs would have an aggregate area exceeding the permitted sign area by 24.69m2 (265.78ft2) or 149 per cent. The signs also would exceed the number of permitted signs by three and would not be located on the same storey.
The requested variances significantly exceed what is permitted by the Sign By-law, are not minor in nature, and are not in compliance with the purpose and intent of the Sign By-law which regulates the area and location of signs. Staff recommends refusal of the requested variances.
Financial Impact
There are no financial implications resulting from this report.
Background Information
(January 2, 2007)
Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official on Sign Variance Request at 4675 Steeles Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-1196.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-1196.pdf
Speakers
Bruce McMinn, Solicitor, representing Splendid China Square Inc.
4a - Request for approval of variances from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law No. 22980, as amended, for three additional facial signs, related to the building, at 4675 Steeles Avenue East
Origin
(January 31, 2007) Letter from Councillor Del Grande
Summary
Letter received from Councillor Del Grande requesting an exemption from the former City of Scarborough Sign By-law No. 22980, as amended.
Background Information
(January 31, 2007)
Letter from Councillor Del Grande on Sign Variance Request for Splendid China Mall at 4675 Steeles Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-1541.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-1541.pdf