Item - 2026.NY34.2

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption for the property owner of 132 Burbank Drive; directed and required that the enclosure be maintained in good repair without alteration; and at such time as replacement of the enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law.

 This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 132 Burbank Drive requesting approval for a site-specific exemption under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 (Fences), in relation to a pool enclosure located at 132 Burbank Drive.

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff have reviewed the application and conducted a site inspection. The existing pool enclosure does not comply with the requirements of  Chapter 447.

Observed conditions at the rear yard upper deck include:

- Upper deck glass enclosure measuring approximately 1.07 metres in height;

- Approximately 160 millimeters gap at the southeast corner post;

- Approximately 680 millimeters gap at the southwest corner post;

- Approximately 280 millimeters gap at the northwest corner between building wall and glass post;

- A climbable bench measuring approximately 425 millimeters in height located on the west side of the deck within 1 metre of the enclosure; and

- Basement walkout area with no enclosure.