Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - 109 Valecrest Drive

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2021-04-19 · Etobicoke York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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. 2. Reminded the applicant that: a.

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The manufacturer's specification indicates screen maintenance and inspection requirements, and a screen material service life for walls of a maximum of 8 years. b. The gates (or doors) need to be kept locked at all times when pool enclosure area is not in use, and that there can be no sightline obstructions. c. If the enclosure is changed to make it part of the building, a new permit application is required. 3. Requested the Clerk to retain a copy of the submitted Engineer's letter and manufacturer's specification as part of the meeting records.

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This staff report concerns 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 advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 109 Valecrest Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with not being constructed to the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3(E)(2) of the bylaw.

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The fence is located in the rear yard and forms a part of the pool enclosure fence. The material used does not comply with the allowable construction materials stipulated by the bylaw. It encloses the rear access point to the pool. The fence is made of a mesh like material. No complaint was filed for the fence.

Staff recommended

The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District recommends that the Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the property owner of 109 Valecrest Drive, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2.

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Grant the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. 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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