Item - 2025.EY22.12

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 30, 2025 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.

EY22.12 - 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 (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 63 Glenaden Avenue East, thereby allowing the property owner to erect and maintain a wood fence on both the East and South side of the property measuring 2.13 metres in height and 8.28 metres in length. Also, directed and required the rear yard fence(s) to be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time when replacement of the fence(s) are required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 10, 2025) 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 on both the East and South side of the property. Both fences will measure 8.28 meters in length and 2.13 meters in height.

Background Information

(March 10, 2025) Report and Attachments A to E 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/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-254066.pdf

Communications

(April 25, 2025) E-mail from Sarah Math (EY.New)
(April 28, 2025) E-mail from Cristina Senese and Adam Despres (EY.New)

Speakers

Jason Godin

Motions

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

That:

1. The Etobicoke York Community Council grant the application for a fence exemption permit (with or without conditions) to the property owner of 63 Glenaden Ave. East, thereby allowing the property owner to erect and maintain a wood fence on both the East and South side of the property measuring 2.13 metres in height and 8.28 metres in length. Also, to direct and require the rear yard fence(s) to be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time when replacement of the fence(s) are required, the installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.