Item - 2018.EY29.16

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 4, 2018 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.

EY29.16 - Application for Fence Exemption - 33 Kingsway Crescent

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption submitted by the property owner of 33 Kingsway Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing front yard hedge to be maintained in good repair. Directed and require that the front yard hedge be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and require that at such time as replacement of the hedge is required, the installations will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 2, 2018) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Summary

This staff report is in regards to 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 consider an application submitted by the owner of 33 Kingsway Crescent to maintain the existing front yard hedge, which does not meet all of the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(March 2, 2018) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards regarding an Application for Fence Exemption - 33 Kingsway Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-113038.pdf

Communications

(April 3, 2018) E-mail from H. Jill Burden (EY.New.EY29.16.1)
(April 3, 2018) E-mail from Bev Kyron forwarding five letters opposing the application for fence exemption at 33 Kingsway Crescent (EY.New.EY29.16.2)
(April 3, 2018) E-mail from Martin Semler (EY.New.EY29.16.3)
(April 3, 2018) E-mail from Raivo Uukkivi, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (EY.New.EY29.16.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ey/comm/communicationfile-79350.pdf
(April 4, 2018) E-mail from Blair and Caroline Abernethy (EY.New.EY29.16.5)
(April 4, 2018) Letter from Helan Caira (EY.New.EY29.16.6)
(April 4, 2018) Submission from Bruce Wither (EY.New.EY29.16.7)
(April 4, 2018) Submission from Russell Cheeseman (EY.New.EY29.16.8)

Speakers

Jill Burden
Bill Burden, Cassells Brock LLP
Bruce Wither (Submission Filed)
Russell Cheeseman (Submission Filed)

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption submitted by the property owner of 33 Kingsway Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the existing front yard hedge to be maintained in good repair. Direct and require that the front yard hedge be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the hedge is required, the installations will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.