Item - 2018.EY29.19

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.

EY29.19 - Application for Fence Exemption - 89 Silverhill Drive

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 89 Silverhill Drive, without conditions, thereby allowing the proposed front yard fence to be erected, as requested. Direct and require that the proposed front yard fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and require that at such time as replacement of the front yard fence 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 89 Silverhill Drive to extend an existing 1.2m wrought iron fence in the front yard of the property to the property line abutting the city right of way. The fence will not meet the minimum setback of 2.4m from the lot line for a front yard fence. The fence will 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 - 89 Silverhill Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-113195.pdf

Speakers

Sarita Samaroo-Tsaktsiris
Salvatore Del Maestro

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Grant the application for a fence exemption submitted by the owner of 89 Silverhill Drive, without conditions, thereby allowing the proposed front yard fence to be erected, as requested. Direct and require that the proposed front yard fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the front yard fence is required, the installations will comply fully with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.