Item - 2021.EY25.14

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.

EY25.14 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 36 Leamington Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke Community Council:  

 

1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 36 Leamington Avenue, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

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 36 Leamington 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 construct a swimming pool enclosure, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(C)(3) of the bylaw.

 

The applicant is proposing to install gate at the rear wall sliding door and also a gate in the sill of the basement walkout.  There are several windows which are still operable and do not meet the requirements of Chapter 447.

Background Information

(May 31, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 36 Leamington Ave
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-167699.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

That the Etobicoke Community Council:  

 

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 36 Leamington Avenue, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council