Item - 2019.SC9.2

Tracking Status

Due to a lack of quorum, Scarborough Community Council did not consider this item.

SC9.2 - Request for Fence Exemption - Front yard - 28 Keon Place

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: No Quorum

Ward:: 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Public Notice Given

Decision Advice and Other Information

Due to lack of quorum, Scarborough Community Council did not consider this item.

Origin

(August 26, 2019) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District

Summary

This staff report is in regards to 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 consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 28 Keon Place 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.C - Open-fence construction required and Chapter 447 -1.2 (B)(1) fence in front yard and within 2.4 m of a lot line abutting a public highway maximum height of 1.2m.

The subject property 28 Keon Place is located in Ward 25, on a residentially zoned property.

GENERAL LOCATION

SPECIFIC LOCATION

EXISTING

CONSTRUCTION

& DEFICIENCY

BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT

Front Yard

Front yard- West side

Existing fence within 2.4 metres of the driveway of number 28 Keon Place as well as the adjacent neighbour located at 26 Keon Place, is not of open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway.

Chapter 447 – 1.2.C (1)- Any fence within 2.4m of a driveway shall be an open- mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4m from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway.

Front Yard

Front yard- West side

Existing board on board wood fence is 2.0m in height exceeding the maximum height of 1.2m as stipulated in the bylaw.

Chapter 447- 1.2(B)(1)

Fence in a front yard;

And within 2.4m of a lot line abutting a public highway maximum height of 1.2m

Background Information

(August 26, 2019) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Scarborough District - Request for Fence Exemption - Front yard - 28 Keon Place.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-138055.pdf