Item - 2019.TE7.34
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE7.34 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 86 Roseheath Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York 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 property owner of 86 Roseheath Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2 of the bylaw.
Location: Along the North facing side yard between the properties of 86 and 88 Roseheath Avenue. The existing fence has been erected on top of a 3ft retaining wall. 3 fence sections were found in violation when taking the measurements from the property of 88 Roseheath Avenue.
The application is based on a complaint that was received on September 13, 2018 and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134184.pdf
Communications
(June 24, 2019) E-mail from Gordon Martyshuk (TE.Supp.TE7.34.2)
Speakers
Gordon Martyshuk (Submission Filed)
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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.