Item - 2023.EY6.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 19, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY6.8 - 148 The Kingsway - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 148 The Kingsway, thereby allowing the enclosure to be built as specified. 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.
Origin
Summary
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 148 The Kingsway for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2(C)(1) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to allow a fence within 2.4m of a driveway that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(C)(1). The fence is within 2.4m of a driveway and is made of wood panels obstructing the view of the boulevard and highway. As a result, the fence does not comply with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2(C)(1) Open-fence construction required.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-237426.pdf
(May 30, 2023) Report and Attachment A to L from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 148 The Kingsway - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-236954.pdf
Speakers
Elaine Raddatz Wright
Lexi Raddatz Wright
Jeff Ker
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 148 The Kingsway, thereby allowing the enclosure to be built as specified. 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.