Item - 2020.TE18.24

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2020 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.

TE18.24 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 24 Cuthbert Crescent

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Municipal Elections Act, SO 1996

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

(June 25, 2020) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto East York District

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 24 Cuthbert Cres 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.

The fence is installed along the North, South and West lot lines. The fence on the South and North Lot lines exceed the height limitation along parts of the fence. The fence material is wood, board on board.

The application is based on a complaint that was received and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.

Background Information

(June 25, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Request for a Fence Exemption - 24 Cuthbert Cres
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-154821.pdf

Communications

(July 15, 2020) E-mail from Ainsley and Michael Higgins (TE.Main.TE18.24.1)

Speakers

Ainsley Higgins

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)