DISCUSSION:

The proposed development is permissible under the current zoning of the
property and will integrate well functionally and aesthetically with the
balance of the shopping centre at this location.

The Planning Department, however strongly object to the retention of an
over size illegal sign on this property, which will seriously detract from the
appearance that other wise this building and the overall shopping centre would
have.

The sign in question was approved in error by the Municipality some years
ago, therefore does not have status as legal non-conforming.

While Council could, through this development permit, relax all provisions
of the Sign Bylaw to permit the sign in question to stay, the Planning
Department recommends that this not be done.

Over-all the project is appropriate, therefore the Planning Department
recommends that this preject be supported subject to the conditions mentioned
in the recommendation section of this report.

Carlos Felip,GW/ Arch., M.C.1.P.

Registered Planner, Director of Planning

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ID637/14-16