Item - 2022.TE34.68

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 29 and 30, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE34.68 - Application for Fence Exemption - 77 and 79 Boardwalk Drive

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 19 - Beaches - East York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 77 Boardwalk Drive, to allow them to maintain a wooden gate with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet). 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

(May 30, 2022) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Central District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East 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 77 and 79 Boardwalk Drive to maintain a wooden gate with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet) which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) as specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 – Maximum Height of Fences. The fence is in the side yard west of 79 Boardwalk Drive and is between the properties of 77 and 79 Boardwalk Drive. This fence is for security and safety.

Background Information

(May 30, 2022) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Central District - Application for Fence Exemption - 77 and 79 Boardwalk Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-226693.pdf
GIS Map of 77 Broadwalk Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-226694.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Brad Bradford (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 77 Boardwalk Drive, to allow them to maintain a wooden gate with a height of 2.4 meters (7.8 feet). 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.