Item - 2021.NY26.27

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 13, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY26.27 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 20 Murray Road

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 20 Murray Road, thereby allowing the fence to be installed as indicated. 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, Fences or its successor by-law.

Origin

(August 23, 2021) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 20 Murray Road 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 Community Council's permission to install a new fence, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(B)(1) of the bylaw.

The fence exceeds the allowed height limits and will be installed on the East side of the property along Murray Road. The fence material is metal cladding with steel posts and metal strapping.

Background Information

(August 23, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on a Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 at 20 Murray Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-170175.pdf

Speakers

Rosanna Iaboni

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 20 Murray Road, thereby allowing the fence to be installed as indicated. 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, Fences or its successor by-law.