Item - 2021.SC26.19

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on September 17, 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.

SC26.19 - Application for Fence Exemption - 64 Greylawn Crescent

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
21 - Scarborough Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Granted the exemption to the property owners of 64 Greylawn Crescent to maintain the existing vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, conditional upon:

 

a. the fence at the rear of property (the west side) being a maximum 8 feet in height;

 

b. the north and south sides being reduced to a maximum 6 feet, 6 inches (2 metres) in height; and

 

c. at such time as replacement of the fence is required, directed that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(May 13, 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 owner of 64 Greylawn Crescent to maintain an existing vertical board on board fence in the rear yard.  The existing vertical board on board fence does not meet the height requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(May 13, 2021) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Application for Fence Exemption - 64 Greylawn Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-169644.pdf

Speakers

Aram Barsamyan

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Grant the exemption to the property owners of 64 Greylawn Crescent to maintain the existing vertical board on board fence in the rear yard, conditional upon:

 

a. the fence at the rear of property (the west side) being a maximum 8 feet in height;

 

b. the north and south sides being reduced to a maximum 6 feet, 6 inches (2 metres) in height; and

 

c. 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.

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Sep-17-2021

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 6 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Cynthia Lai, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie (Chair), Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council