Item - 2021.NY26.31

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.

NY26.31 - Application for Fence Exemption - 134 Rykert Crescent

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the exemption to the homeowners of 134 Rykert Crescent to allow access through openings in the wall of the building to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard to remain without the benefit of a fourth fence. If at any time a replacement of any fence forming part of the pool enclosure is required, that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

Origin

(May 6, 2021) Report from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to 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 consider an application submitted by the homeowner of 134 Rykert Crescent requesting access from the property's home to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard remain without a fourth fence.

The pool enclosure does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. (Table #1 for violation deficiency and By-law section).

Background Information

(May 6, 2021) Report and Attachment 1 to 5 from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on an Application for Fence Exemption at 134 Rykert Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-168989.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the exemption to the homeowners of 134 Rykert Crescent to allow access through openings in the wall of the building to the pool enclosure area in the rear yard to remain without the benefit of a fourth fence. If at any time a replacement of any fence forming part of the pool enclosure is required, that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.