Item - 2019.NY5.20

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY5.20 - Encroachment Appeal - 18 Felbrigg Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Refused the request to maintain a 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flankage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 18 Felbrigg Avenue.

Origin

(February 13, 2019) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, North York District

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is objecting to the proposed maintenance of an existing 1.8 metre high wooden fence on Felbrigg Avenue unless it is reduced to a maximum 1.0 metre height. The fence on the public right of way does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

Background Information

(February 13, 2019) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, North York District on an Encroachment Appeal at 18 Felbrigg Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-130904.pdf
Attachment 1 - Site Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-130925.pdf
Attachment 2 - Photo - Wood Fence
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-130926.pdf
Attachment 3 - Photo - Wood Fence
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-130927.pdf

Communications

(March 18, 2019) Submission from Lee Pearson (NY.Main.NY5.20.1)
(April 16, 2019) E-mail from Sheila Dunlop, Secretary, South Armour Heights Residents' Association (NY.New.5.20.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/comm/communicationfile-93855.pdf

Speakers

Jeffery Long
Dimitre Kerelski
Lee Pearson (Submission Filed)

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Refuse the request to maintain a 1.8 metre high wooden fence on the flankage of the subject premises within the public right of way at 18 Felbrigg Avenue.