Item - 2023.TE6.37

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 22 and 23, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
See also TE7.27

TE6.37 - 93 Humbercrest Boulevard - Request for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 4 - Parkdale - High Park

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 93 Humbercrest Boulevard, rear yard fence height, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

2. Grant the application for the existing front yard fence, without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(May 5, 2023) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and East York District

Summary

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

The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 93 Humbercrest Boulevard, for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447–1.2.B (1) – Fence height.

The subject property of 93 Humbercrest Boulevard is located in Ward 4, on a residentially zoned property. This property is a detached house.

GENERAL LOCATION

SPECIFIC LOCATION

CURRENT/ EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY

BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT

Rear Yard

South Side property line

The existing fence is constructed of

Horizontal cedar, tongue and groove boards that exceed 2 Metres. Currently at 2.16 Metres.

Chapter 447– 1.2B(1) Table 1

Item 9

Any Other Fence

2.0 Metres

(Allowed Maximum Height)

Background Information

(May 5, 2023) Report and Appendices 1-5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and East York District on 93 Humbercrest Boulevard - Request for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-236895.pdf
Fence Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-237329.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)