Item - 2023.EY7.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on September 18, 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.
- See also EY6.9
EY7.9 - 55 Allanhurst Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owners of 55 Allanhurst Drive with the condition that the sight-lines are addressed at the driveways by modifying the corners of the fence to ensure it complies with the open fence requirements of § 447-1.2.C (1), thereby allowing the fence to remain despite the requirements of Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences, as described in the report (May 18, 2023) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District.
2. Required that the installation be maintained in good repair without further alteration and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation 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 55 Allanhurst Dr for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to allow a fence in the front and side yard that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is also seeking permission to keep an existing fence that does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1) regarding fence height.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238286.pdf
Communications
(June 15, 2023) E-mail from Violet Jugloff (EY.Main)
Speakers
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owners of 55 Allanhurst Drive with the condition that the sight-lines are addressed at the driveways by modifying the corners of the fence to ensure it complies with the open fence requirements of § 447-1.2.C (1), thereby allowing the fence to remain despite the requirements of Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences, as described in the report (May 18, 2023) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District.
2. Require that the installation be maintained in good repair without further alteration and that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.