Item - 2021.EY24.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on May 17, 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.
See also EY26.32
See also EY27.5

EY24.13 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 102 Lomar Drive

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, with the condition that the 5 lattice panels, that exceed the 2m in height that have been installed since the application submission be removed; allowing the wooden posts to be present with no modification. The applicant may attach a net across all 5 panels and wooden posts during basketball play and be removed post play. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without further alteration after these panels are removed. 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

(February 8, 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 102 Lomar Drive 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 447-1.2(B) of the bylaw.

The fence is located in the rear yard on the north property line and forms a barrier to the neighbouring property. Some parts of the fence exceed the allowed height limitation. The fence material is wood, board on board with a lattice on top.

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

Background Information

(February 8, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on the Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 102 Lomar Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-164719.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, with the condition that the 5 lattice panels, that exceed the 2m in height that have been installed since the application submission be removed; allowing the wooden posts to be present with no modification. The applicant may attach a net across all 5 panels and wooden posts during basketball play and be removed post play. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without further alteration after these panels are removed. 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.