Item - 2021.SC25.29

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 25, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC25.29 - Application for Fence Exemption - 18 Wakefield Crescent

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the exemption to the property owners of 18 Wakefield Crescent to allow the existing swimming pool enclosure remain open so as to enter the swimming pool enclosure from the building/dwelling and without a fourth fence in the rear yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(May 27, 2021) Report from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Scarborough 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 property owner of 18 Wakefield Crescent to allow the swimming pool enclosure in the rear yard remain open so as to enter the pool enclosure from the building/dwelling and without the benefit of a fourth fence. The pool enclosure in the rear yard 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 27, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Application for Fence Exemption - 18 Wakefield Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-167339.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Nick Mantas (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the exemption to the property owners of 18 Wakefield Crescent to allow the existing swimming pool enclosure remain open so as to enter the swimming pool enclosure from the building/dwelling and without a fourth fence in the rear yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.