Report to Council 2850 Shaughnessy DVP
Report to Council DATE:
May 16, 2017
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Smart Growth Committee
SUBJECT:
2850 SHAUGHNESSY STREET DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP00035 (Smart Growth Committee Meeting – April 27, 2017)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Shaughnessy Station Mall wishes to replace a free standing sign located near the intersection of the Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway with a sign that exceeds the maximum height permitted by the Sign Bylaw. The proposed sign is designed to provide for improved visibility as views of the existing sign are partially obscured by the pedestrian overpass. The Smart Growth Committee (SGC) has authorized notification of the variance to provide for Council’s consideration of the application. RECOMMENDATION That DVP00035, which varies the maximum sign height for a sign at 2850 Shaughnessy Street, be approved. 1. SUMMARY At its meeting held April 27th, 2017 SGC considered the attached staff report to vary the Sign Bylaw. The Committee discussed the location and visual impact of the proposed sign and noted it would have a height similar to the height of the clock tower before determining it would authorize proceeding with notification of a public input opportunity to consider the request. 2. OPTIONS After the public input opportunity is held, Council may: 1. Issue the development variance permit (recommended) 2. Request additional information or amendments to the application prior to a decision; or, 3. Refuse the application if it does not wish to approve the variance.
Submitted by Laura Lee Richard, MCIP, Director of Development Services, with the concurrence of the Chair. Attachments:
1.
Report to SGC dated April 21, 2017.
May 16, 2017
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Smart Growth Committee
SUBJECT:
2850 SHAUGHNESSY STREET DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP00035 (Smart Growth Committee Meeting – April 27, 2017)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Shaughnessy Station Mall wishes to replace a free standing sign located near the intersection of the Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway with a sign that exceeds the maximum height permitted by the Sign Bylaw. The proposed sign is designed to provide for improved visibility as views of the existing sign are partially obscured by the pedestrian overpass. The Smart Growth Committee (SGC) has authorized notification of the variance to provide for Council’s consideration of the application. RECOMMENDATION That DVP00035, which varies the maximum sign height for a sign at 2850 Shaughnessy Street, be approved. 1. SUMMARY At its meeting held April 27th, 2017 SGC considered the attached staff report to vary the Sign Bylaw. The Committee discussed the location and visual impact of the proposed sign and noted it would have a height similar to the height of the clock tower before determining it would authorize proceeding with notification of a public input opportunity to consider the request. 2. OPTIONS After the public input opportunity is held, Council may: 1. Issue the development variance permit (recommended) 2. Request additional information or amendments to the application prior to a decision; or, 3. Refuse the application if it does not wish to approve the variance.
Submitted by Laura Lee Richard, MCIP, Director of Development Services, with the concurrence of the Chair. Attachments:
1.
Report to SGC dated April 21, 2017.
