Item - 2024.SC16.10

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on September 19, 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.

SC16.10 - 143 Dunington Drive - Fence Exemption Report

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 20 - Scarborough Southwest

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Granted the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 143 Dunington Drive to allow the rear yard fences on the north, south and east sides to exceed 2.0 meters and to allow the deck guard to maintain a height which is less than 2 millimeters (1/16 inches) below the standard.

Origin

(July 15, 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 143 Dunington Drive to allow the rear yard pool enclosure fences on the North, South and East sides to exceed the maximum allowable height of 2.0 meters (6.5 feet) as follows;

North Side - 2.43 meters (8 feet)

South Side - 2.13 meters (7 feet)

East Side - 2.43 meters (8 feet)

As well as the rear deck east guard, which acts as part of the pool enclosure does not meet the height standard of 1.2 meters (4 feet).

Rear Deck guard facing East - 1.18 meters (3.87 feet)

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.3(D)2 Enclosure Height and 447-1.3(C)3 Access Protection.

Background Information

(July 15, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 143 Dunington Drive - Fence Exemption Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-248119.pdf

Speakers

Theresa Steger

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Carried)

That:

1. The Scarborough Community Council grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 143 Dunington Drive to allow the rear yard fences on the north, south and east sides to exceed 2.0 meters and to allow the deck guard to maintain a height which is less than 2 mm (1/16 inches) below the standard.