Request for Fence Exemption - 334 Willard Avenue

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2020-03-12 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 334 Willard Ave. for the installed metal posts and mesh affixed to the board on board fence in the rear yard behind the accessory structure on the west and north side of the property, which increases the overall height of the fence to 3.175 (10'5") in height and remaining in non compliance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, thereby requiring further enforcement action.

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This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the owner(s) of 334 Willard Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.2 B of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. Following the issuance of a Notice of

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Violation (appendix 1) the property owner(s) are seeking Council's permission to exempt metal poles and mesh (netting) that has been affixed to a board on board fence running along the West and North side of the rear yard which does not comply with restrictions contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw as detailed below in the following chart: The subject property 334 Willard Avenue is located in Ward 4, on a residential zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION CONSTRUCTION DEFIENCY BYLAW SECTION AND REQUIREMENT West and North Side of property Rear Yard (behind Accessory Structure) West Side - measuring 6.096 metres (20 ft) in length & North Side - measuring 4.267 metres (14") in length. Metal poles and mesh netting affixed to the existing board on board fence, which increases the fence height to 3.175 metres (10 ft. 5 in.) Section 447-2(B)(1), Table 1 Maximum height of fence not in front yard- 2.0 metres

Staff recommended

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 334 Willard Ave. for the installed metal posts and mesh affixed to the board on board fence in the rear yard behind the accessory structure on the west and north side of the property, which increases the overall height of the fence to 3.175 (10'5") in height and remaining in non compliance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, thereby requiring further enforcement action.

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OR 2. Grant the application for the proposed metal poles and mesh which have been affixed to the existing board on board fence, raising the fence height to 3.175 metres or 10: 5". The metal poles/mesh run along both the west and north side of the property behind the accessory structure. In addition, 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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