Item - 2021.EY23.10

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 19, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY23.10 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 9 Van Dusen Boulevard

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be constructed (as proposed). 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

(March 28, 2021) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke-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 9 Van Dusen Blvd 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 installation of a new fence, which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B) of the bylaw.

The fence will be located in the rear yard on the south property line and forms a barrier to the neighbouring property. The projected fence will be 9 feet (2.7 m) in height. There is a grade difference between the neighbouring properties of approximately 3 feet (0.9m). The new fence will be constructed out of wood.

Background Information

(March 28, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on a Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 9 Van Dusen Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-165412.pdf

Communications

(April 8, 2021) E-mail from Suzanne McDougall (EY.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be constructed (as proposed). 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.