Item - 2018.EY29.17

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.

EY29.17 - Application for Fence Exemption - 153 Royalavon 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 owner of 153 Royalavon Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the rear yard pyramid emerald cedar hedge to be maintained, as requested. Directed and require that the rear yard hedge be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and require that at such time as replacement of the rear yard pyramid emerald cedar hedge is required, the installations will comply fully with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 10, 2018) Report from the Acting 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 153 Royalavon Crescent to maintain an existing 2.7m pyramid emerald cedar hedge in the rear yard of the property. The fence will exceed the permitted height of 2m for a rear yard fence. The fence does not meet all of the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Background Information

(March 10, 2018) Report from the Acting District Manager - Municipal Licensing and Standards regarding an Application for Fence Exemption - 153 Royalavon Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-113196.pdf

Communications

(March 28, 2018) E-mail from Carolyn McGee forwarding 15 letters of support for the cedar hedge at 153 Royalavon Crescent (EY.New.EY29.17.1)
(March 28, 2018) E-mail from Brett Taylor (EY.New.EY29.17.2)
(March 28, 2018) E-mail from Rita and Philip Alldrit (EY.New.EY29.17.3)
(March 28, 2018) E-mail from Terrance Reardon (EY.New.EY29.17.4)
(March 28, 2018) E-mail from Mary Snidero (EY.New.EY29.17.5)
(March 29, 2018) E-mail from Terri and John Perras (EY.New.EY29.17.6)
(March 29, 2018) E-mail from Philip Griffiths and Jane Fedosiewich (EY.New.EY29.17.7)
(March 29, 2018) E-mail from Bryn and Jeannie Palmer (EY.New.EY29.17.8)
(April 1, 2018) E-mail from Dianne Taylor (EY.New.EY29.17.9)
(March 31, 2018) E-mail from David and Rina Wood (EY.New.EY29.17.10)
(April 2, 2018) E-mail from Scott Thompson, Co-President, Islington Rate Payers Association (EY.New.EY29.17.11)
(April 2, 2018) E-mail from Arlene Roeder (EY.New.EY29.17.12)
(April 3, 2018) E-mail from John Schoutsen (EY.New.EY29.17.13)
(April 4, 2018) E-mail from Nicole and Craig Emmerson (EY.New.EY29.17.14)
(April 4, 2018) Submission from Carolyn McGee (EY.New.EY29.17.15)

Speakers

Carolyn McGee (Submission Filed)
Slavica Vuckoska

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 owner of 153 Royalavon Crescent, without conditions, thereby allowing the rear yard pyramid emerald cedar hedge to be maintained, as requested. Direct and require that the rear yard hedge be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the rear yard pyramid emerald cedar hedge is required, the installations will comply fully with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.