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Request for Fence Exemption - Front - 39 Hove Street

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The decision

2019-04-24 · North York Community Council · amended

As filed

North York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for an exemption permit by the owner(s) of 39 Hove Street, subject to the following conditions: a. that the homeowner trim the hedge eastward 2.4 metres from the lot line to a height of no more than 1.2 metres; and b. that the homeowner trim the hedge monthly to maintain the directed height.

The vote

Amend Item · Carried, 4-2

For (4)Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Shelley Carroll
Against (2)John Filion, Mike Colle
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As the city filed it

This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North 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(s) of 39 Hove St for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.2C (1) permit cedars to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway contrary to 447-1.2C (1) of the bylaw.

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The subject property 39 Hove St is located in Ward 6, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENTS Front Yard South side of property. Cedar Hedge obstructs the view of the boulevard or highway within 2.4 meters of the front lot line. Any fence within 2.4 metres of any driveway shall be an open mesh chain-link fence or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 metres from the lot line at which the driveway begins so as not to obstruct the view of the boulevard or highway.

Staff recommended

Municipal Licensing & Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 39 Hove St, Front yard view obstruction for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.

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Or, 2. Grant the application for the side yard hedge height and obstruction without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

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