Item - 2021.NY26.30

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 13, 2021. The North York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

NY26.30 - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 61 Dane Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 23, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council.

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 61 Dane 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 Community Council's permission to allow for the existing 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 on the east and west side of the rear and side yards. The fence material is wood (board on board).

The property owner has been issued a notice of violation.

Background Information

(August 23, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 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 61 Dane Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-170179.pdf

Communications

(September 12, 2021) E-mail from Maria Pede (NY.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until November 23, 2021 meeting of the North York Community Council and that Legal Services review the Item.