Item - 2022.SC31.27

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 25, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC31.27 - Application for Fence Exemption - 2 Josaly Drive

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 2 Josaly Drive, thereby allowing the existing fence to remain at 2.65 meters (8ft 7in). Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as 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 Scarborough 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 2 Josaly Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2 A(1) Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to keep a fence that is 2.65 meters (8ft 7in) which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 1.2 meters in a front yard and 2.0 meters on the flankage yard. A notice of violation was issued on March 29, 2022.

Background Information

(March 30, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District - Application for Fence Exemption - 2 Josaly Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-223885.pdf

Communications

(April 23, 2022) E-mail from J. Hameed (SC.New)
(April 22, 2022) Submission from Stephen Lang (SC.New)
(April 25, 2022) Submission from Stephen Lang, including a petition containing the names of 21 persons (on file with the City Clerk) (SC.New)

Speakers

Katja Juppi

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 2 Josaly Drive, thereby allowing the existing fence to remain at 2.65 meters (8ft 7in). Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.