Item - 2023.SC6.22
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.
SC6.22 - 31 Ellington Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Ellington Drive, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard greater than 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
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 31 Ellington Drive to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard on the south side of the property. The fence has lattice attached to the top that exceeds the maximum allowable height of a fence. This is contrary to what is specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2(B) Table 1 - Item 9 – Any Other Fence -2 Metres.
A Notice of Violation was issued on October 19, 2022.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-237289.pdf
Motions
That the Scarborough Community Council:
1. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 31 Ellington Drive, to allow them to maintain a wood fence in the rear yard greater than 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.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-27-2023
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Gary Crawford, Nick Mantas, Jamaal Myers, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Jennifer McKelvie |