Item - 2022.EY33.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 27, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY33.21 - Request for a Fence Exemption - 17 Van Dusen Boulevard

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 17 Van Dusen Boulevard, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(May 27, 2022) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Etobicoke Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 17 Van Dusen Blvd for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2.B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2B(1) of the bylaw, referencing Table 1 Maximum Height of Fences.

Background Information

(May 27, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 - 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Request for a Fence Exemption - 17 Van Dusen Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-227109.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

That the Etobicoke Community Council:

2. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 17 Van Dusen Blvd, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.