Item - 2021.SC23.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5 and 6, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 23, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021.
SC23.12 - Request for Fence Exemption and Waiving of Fee - 25 Conference Boulevard
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council waive the required application fee under Section 447-1.3.B (2) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-165044.pdf
SC23.12 - Request for Fence Exemption and Waiving of Fee - 25 Conference Boulevard
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council waive the required application fee under Section 447-1.3.B (2) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 25 Conference Boulevard, for a proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 2.0 meters and the proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 1.2 metres (4 feet) in height with glass panels to be install in accordance with the restrictions of Section 447-1.3 of the bylaw, within one year of pool installation.
2. Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.
3. Directed and required that 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
Summary
Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision on requests for exemptions to Chapter 447- Fences.
The purpose of this report is to advise Scarborough Community Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 25 Conference Blvd for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-2 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Scarborough Community Council's permission to be exempt concerning a proposed rear yard fence which will not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-1.3 of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart:
The subject property 25 Conference Blvd is located in Ward 25, in a residential zone property.
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GENERAL LOCATION |
SPECIFIC LOCATION |
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY |
BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* |
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Rear Yard
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Rear Yard (all boarding Side yards)
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Proposed PVC Composite fence with lattice measuring 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) in height
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447-1.3. E Swimming pool enclosures (B) (C) (D) and (E) A swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed of wood, glass, open mesh and/or masonry.
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GENERAL LOCATION |
SPECIFIC LOCATION |
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY |
BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT* |
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Rear Yard
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Rear Yard
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Proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 1.2 meters (4 feet) in height with glass panels be install on the existing deck within one year of pool installation. Note: Pool equipped with secured weight bearing pool cover (when not in season) |
447-1.3. C (3) If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall.
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Due to miscommunication that was provided to the applicant during the fence exemption application process, Municipal Licensing and Standards respectfully requests City Council to waive the required application fee under Section 447-1.3.B (2) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-165044.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council delete Recommendation 1:
1. Scarborough Community Council refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 25 Conference Boulevard, for a proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 2.0 meters, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
and adopt Recommendation 2:
"2. Scarborough Community Council grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 25 Conference Boulevard, for a proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 2.0 meters and the proposed PVC composite fence with lattice measuring 1.2 metres (4 feet) in height with glass panels to be install in accordance with the restrictions of Section 447-1.3 of the bylaw, within one year of pool installation. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that 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."