Item - 2019.NY8.38

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 16, 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.

NY8.38 - Request for Fence Exemption - Side Yard - 10 Glengrove Avenue West

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for the fence at 10 Glengrove Avenue West, without conditions.

2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair, without alteration.

3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(August 16, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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(s) of 10 Glengrove Avenue West for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447 1.2. B. (1) No fence described in the Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. Permitted height 2m

The subject property 10 Glengrove Avenue West is located in Ward 8 – Eglinton-Lawrence, on a residentially zoned property.

GENERAL LOCATION

SPECIFIC LOCATION

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY

BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT

Side Yard

East Side

Currently fence height is 2.8 meter high where only 2m is permitted.

Chapter 447 1.2. B. (1) No fence described in the Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. Permitted height 2m.

Background Information

(August 16, 2019) Report and Appendices 1-4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District on a Request for Fence Exemption - Side Yard at 10 Glengrove Avenue West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-137003.pdf

Speakers

Joe Ryan

Motions

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

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for the fence at 10 Glengrove Avenue West, without conditions.

2. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair, without alteration.

3. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.