Item - 2023.EY9.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on November 13, 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.
EY9.14 - 126 Yorkview Drive - 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 126 Yorkview Drive, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Direct and require that the existing fence 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 126 Yorkview 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 maintain a fence in the rear yard 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 maintain a fence constructed of wood with vertical-on-vertical boards with horizontal boards on top. The fence is constructed approximately 2.33m.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-240178.pdf
Communications
(November 13, 2023) E-mail from Paul Kociuba (EY.New)
(November 13, 2023) E-mail from David Farrugia (EY.New)
Speakers
David Farrugia
Motions
That:
1. The Etobicoke York Community Council grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owners of 126 Yorkview Drive, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Direct and require that the existing fence 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.