Item - 2022.SC33.52

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 30, 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.

SC33.52 - Application for Fence Exemption - 541 Birchmount Rd

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Rd, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, is set back from the lot line 2.4 meters (7.8ft) and creates a 45 degree angle allowing for an unobstructed view at the bottom of the driveway. 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, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 17, 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 541 Birchmount Road to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B(1) Fence Height and Chapter 447- 1.2C.(1) Open Fence Construction. A Notice of Violation was issued on March 11, 2020.

Background Information

(March 17, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District - Application for Fence Exemption - 541 Birchmount Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-227069.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council:

Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 541 Birchmount Rd, to allow them to maintain a wooden fence in the front yard that is 1.85 meters (6ft) and does not have open mesh construction and also a fence on the flankage yard that is 2 meters (6.7ft) in height and does not have open mesh construction, is set back from the lot line 2.4 meters (7.8ft) and creates a 45 degree angle allowing for an unobstructed view at the bottom of the driveway. 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, or its successor by-law.