Item - 2024.SC14.12

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 12, 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 SC13.10

SC14.12 - 11 Warbler Circle - Application for Fence Exemption

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 11 Warbler Circle 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

(April 2, 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 11 Warbler Circle to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

 

The wooden fencing (Facing Warnsworth Street) measures a maximum height of 1.98 meters and the light fixtures attached to it’s posts measure 2.8 meters in height.

 

The metal fencing around the exterior of the property measures a maximum of 1.48 meters and its post measure 2.13 meters in height.

 

The metal fence on the driveway measures 2.21 meters in height. The metal post on the north side of driveway measures 2.4 meters in height.

 

The wooden fence running from the main wall of the house along the property line (Adjacent to 68 Falaise Road) down the driveway, measures 2.1 meters in height and the light fixtures attached to its posts measure 2.6 Meters in height. 

 

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

Background Information

(April 2, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 11 Warbler Circle - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245688.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)

That the Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner(s) of 11 Warbler Circle 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.

12a - 11 Warbler Circle - Application for Fence Exemption - Supplementary Report

Origin
(May 31, 2024) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District
Summary

This Supplementary Report replaces the original fence exemption in its entirety dated April 2, 2024, for 11 Warbler Circle as there were several errors and omissions contained in that report. The information contained in this supplementary report is accurate and complete.

 

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 11 Warbler Circle to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

 

The wooden fence in the rear yard on the north side measures a maximum height of 3.96 meters (13ft). This is more than the maximum height allowed under the bylaw of 2.0m.

 

The wooden fence in the rear yard on the south side measures a maximum height of 4.27 meters (14ft). This is more than the maximum height allowed under the bylaw of 2.0m.

 

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

Background Information
(May 31, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 11 Warbler Circle - Application for Fence Exemption - Supplementary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-246278.pdf
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council