Item - 2024.SC11.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on February 16, 2024. The Scarborough Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also SC12.7

SC11.6 - 28 Byng Avenue- Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 4, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.

Origin

(January 4, 2024) Report from the District 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 28 Byng Avenue to maintain an existing fence in the rear yard. The rear yard fencing has been built at a height that exceeds the permitted height of the bylaw.

Rear yard, west facing fence has been built at a height of 2.4 meters in height x 6.1 meters in width.

Rear yard, north facing fence has been built at a height of 2.9 meters x 3.9 meters in width.

Rear yard, south facing fence has been built at a height of 2.8 meters in height x 3.1 meters in width.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3

Background Information

(January 4, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 28 Byng Avenue- Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-242756.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Carried)

2 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, the Scarborough Community council reconsider Item SC11.6.

3 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the April 4, 2024 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.