Item - 2023.NY5.22

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 16, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY5.22 - 86 Wembley Road - Request for a Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Granted a fence exemption to the property owner of 86 Wembley Road, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. 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

(April 17, 2023) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 86 Wembley Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.3.(C) 3 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a juliette gate, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3.(C) 3 of the bylaw.

Background Information

(April 17, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 - 6 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards on 86 Wembley Road - Request for a Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-235965.pdf

Speakers

Susan Leston

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Grant the fence exemption to the property owner of 86 Wembley Road, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. 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.