Item - 2022.NY31.39

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 20, 2022 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.

NY31.39 - Application for Fence Exemption - 34 Rollscourt Drive

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 application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 34 Rollscourt Drive, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/pergola structure of greater than 2.0 meters. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 7, 2022) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

This staff report concerns 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 by the owner(s) of 34 Rollscourt Drive to maintain a fence with an attached pergola in the rear yard on the north and west side of the property. The fence 3.5 meters high which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) Table 1 – Maximum Height of Fences. A Notice of Violation was issued on December 18, 2020.

Background Information

(March 7, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on an Application for Fence Exemption at 34 Rollscourt Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-223205.pdf

Speakers

Abraham Baboujian , RRJ Insurance Group, o/a KRGinsure

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 34 Rollscourt Drive, to allow them to maintain the existing fence/pergola structure of greater than 2.0 meters. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.