Item - 2023.EY8.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on October 16, 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.

EY8.6 - 272 Gary Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 5 - York South - Weston

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 272 Gary Drive, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. 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 bylaw.

Origin

(September 18, 2023) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

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 272 Gary Drive 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 erect a fence on the east side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to erect a fence constructed of pressure treated wood 8 feet in height, spanning 48 feet in length. The fence will be erected not less than 2.4m from the front lot line.

Background Information

(September 18, 2023) Report and Attachments A to I from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 272 Gary Drive - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-239439.pdf

Speakers

Scott Mousseau

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 272 Gary Drive, thereby allowing the proposed fence to be installed. 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 bylaw.