Item - 2022.NY32.26

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 24, 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.

NY32.26 - Application for Fence Exemption - 21 Glengowen Road

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 21 Glengowen Road, to allow the installation the vinyl fencing which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2(A).5 Restrictions on Fences. 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 30, 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 21 Glengowen Road for a proposed fence made of vinyl which is a material not usually intended for use in permanent fencing as specified in the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2(A).5 Restrictions on Fences.

Background Information

(March 30, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District - Application for Fence Exemption - 21 Glengowen Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-224906.pdf

Speakers

Ryan Heath, Betz Pools

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 21 Glengowen Road, to allow the installation the vinyl fencing which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2(A).5 Restrictions on Fences. 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.