Item - 2021.EY25.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 22, 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.

EY25.13 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 35 Crane Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 2 - Etobicoke Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Directed and required 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

(May 31, 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 35 Crane Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a fence, which does not comply with the construction of a swimming pool meeting the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(E)(2) of the bylaw.

The fence will be located in the rear yard along the west property line and forms a barrier to the neighbouring property. The fence will be constructed out of PVC (vinyl).

Background Information

(May 31, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 35 Crane Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-167701.pdf

Communications

(June 14, 2021) E-mail from Aleksandra Basarab (EY.New)

Speakers

Vladislav Elkis

Motions

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

That the Etobicoke 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.