Item - 2023.SC6.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 27, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC6.21 - 40 Manderley Drive - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 40 Manderley Drive, to allow them to maintain a wood, stone veneer and stucco fence that exceeds 2 metres in height. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

Origin

(April 27, 2023) Report from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Scarborough Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 40 Manderley Drive to maintain a fence constructed of wood, stone veneer, and stucco in the rear yard on the North, South and East sides of the property. The fence exceeds the maximum allowable height of 2 metres on all 3 sides of the rear of the property. As specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2(B)(1) Table 1 Item 9 – Any Other Fences

A Notice of Violation was issued on Mar 06, 2023.

The subject property of 40 Manderley Drive is located in Ward 20, on a RD (Residential Detached) zoned property. This property is a newly constructed detached house.

Background Information

(April 27, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 to 3 from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 40 Manderley Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-237290.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 40 Manderley Drive, to allow them to maintain a wood, stone veneer and stucco fence that exceeds 2 metres in height. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.