Item - 2019.TE2.78
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 15, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE2.78 - 23 Ravina Encroachment Agreement
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to waive the 0.5m setback requirement at 23 Ravina Crescent and enter into any agreement with the homeowner as required.
Origin
Summary
Over the summer my office was involved in trying to remedy a situation that had arisen at a property on Ravina Crescent. The previous owners had constructed a raised flower bed, not obstructing the sidewalk or driveway, yet the flower bed technically covered a small part of the City's Right of Way. After reviewing the matter I believe that conducting enforcement in this instance would be a disproportionate response and ignores that thousands of residents have raised flower beds or other front garden elements that could be subject to enforcement.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-123565.pdf