Item - 2021.EY25.20
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.
EY25.20 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 62 Westleigh Crescent
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke Community Council:
1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit with the following conditions:
a. install an enclosure at a minimum distance of 0.3 m from the building wall and at a minimum height of 1.2 m. The enclosure must be set back at least 1.2 m from the waters edge.
b. the guard to be maintained at a height of 1.0 m as opposed to 1.2 m.
2. 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
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 62 Westleigh Crescent 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 gates at the rear wall of the property and the rear garage door opening which allows access through the rear wall of the property to the pool.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-167690.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit with the following conditions:
a. install an enclosure at a minimum distance of 0.3 m from the building wall and at a minimum height of 1.2 m. The enclosure must be set back at least 1.2 m from the waters edge.
b. the guard to be maintained at a height of 1.0 m as opposed to 1.2 m.
2. 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.