Item - 2019.EY2.16

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on January 15, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY2.16 - Application for Fence Exemption - 518 Prince Edward Drive North

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption submitted by the owner of 518 Prince Edward Drive North, to permit the erected wood fence in the side yard to be 2.43 metres in height as per the site visit measurements and plans submitted, on condition that owner removes the side yard wood fence from the existing position of the rear corner of the abutting property at 520 Prince Edward Drive North. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(January 15, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner of 518 Prince Edward Drive North to maintain a 2.43 metre erected wood fence in the side yard. The fence does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(January 15, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards regarding an Application for Fence Exemption - 518 Prince Edward Drive North
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-122920.pdf

Speakers

Tom Mathews
Gareth Owen

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption submitted by the owner of 518 Prince Edward Drive North, to permit the erected wood fence in the side yard to be 2.43 metres in height as per the site visit measurements and plans submitted, on condition that owner removes the side yard wood fence from the existing position of the rear corner of the abutting property at 520 Prince Edward Drive North. At such time as replacement of the fence is required, the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.