Item - 2024.SC12.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 4, 2024 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
See also SC11.7

SC12.6 - 20 Farmington Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 20 Farmington Crescent thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

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 20 Farmington Crescent to maintain existing fencing at the property.

The wooden fencing (Adjacent to 2577 Kennedy Road) measures a maximum height of 2.5 meters in height.

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 C (1)

Background Information

(January 4, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 20 Farmington Crescent - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-243373.pdf

Communications

(April 3, 2024) Submission from Gower Bursey (SC.New)

Speakers

Gower Bursey

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Nick Mantas (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 20 Farmington Crescent thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.