Item - 2024.EY18.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on December 2, 2024 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.

EY18.13 - 63 Glenaden Avenue East - 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 to the property owner of 63 Glenaden Avenue East, thereby allowing the property owner to erect and maintain a wood fence (trellis) on the East side of the property which currently measures 3.23 meters in height. Also, to direct and require the rear yard fence(s) to be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence (trellis) is required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(November 6, 2024) Report from The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

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 63 Glenaden Avenue East. 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 construct a wood fence (trellis) on the East side of the property measuring 3.23 meters in height that extends along the length of the deck for approximately 5.57 meters (3 panels).

Background Information

(November 6, 2024) Report and Attachments A to H from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 63 Glenaden Avenue East - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-250273.pdf

Communications

(December 2, 2024) E-mail from Jason Godin (EY.New)
(December 2, 2024) E-mail from Sarah Math (EY.New)
(December 2, 2024) E-mail from Chad Matheson (EY.New)
(December 2, 2024) E-mail from Adam Despres (EY.New)
(December 2, 2024) E-mail from Paul Boyce (EY.New)

Speakers

Jason Godin

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owner of 63 Glenaden Avenue East, thereby allowing the property owner to erect and maintain a wood fence (trellis) on the East side of the property which currently measures 3.23 meters in height. Also, to direct and require the rear yard fence(s) to be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence (trellis) is required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.