Item - 2019.SC7.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 25, 2019. The Scarborough Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

SC7.1 - Request for Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 70 Falaise Road

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its meeting of September 16, 2019.

Origin

(May 31, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 70 Falaise Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owners are seeking Council's permission to be exempt concerning a proposed wrought iron fence to be located in the front of the property, which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447- Section 447-1.2. B. (1) of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart:

The subject property on the west side of Falaise Road, is a corner lot, with a two story detached residential dwelling. It is located in Ward 24, in a Residential Zoned Area, north of Kingston Road and west of Morningside Avenue.

GENERAL LOCATION

SPECIFIC LOCATION

DEFICIENCY

BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT*

Front and Side yards

Fence located in the front yard

Exceeds Permitted Height- of 1.2m

Section 447-1.2. B. (1)

Fence in a front yard; and within 2.4 metres of a lot line abutting a public highway (public highway does not include a public lane)

Background Information

(May 31, 2019) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for Fence Exemption - Front Yard - 70 Falaise Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-133912.pdf

Communications

(June 17, 2019) E-mail from Janet Tse Jones (SC.Supp.SC7.1.1)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Diane Brouilette (SC.New.SC7.1.2)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Sydney Roberts (SC.New.SC7.1.3)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Raimo and Terttu Nutikka (SC.New.SC7.1.4)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Devendrasinh and Pushpa Negi (SC.New.SC7.1.5)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Jolly and Metilda Manuel (SC.New.SC7.1.6)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Jason Bradley (SC.New.C7.1.7.7)
(June 25, 2019) Letter from Robert Lemesurier (SC.New.SC7.1.8)

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the September 16, 2019 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.