North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 32 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY6.26deferred
Request for Fence Exemption - 28 Bowring Walk
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 28 Bowring Walk 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 447-1.3E (c) permit rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature contrary to Chapter 447-1.3E (c) of the bylaw. The subject property 28 Bowring Walk is located in Ward 6, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENTS South Side South side of property. South side Neighbours Lattice fence is a climbable feature leading into subject property A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: Have no element or attachment between 100 millimetres and 1.2 metres above grade that may facilitate climbing the outside of the enclosure.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until June 25, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and 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 28 Bowring Walk, rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature, 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. Or, 2. Grant the application for the rear yard pool enclosure which facilitates a climbable feature 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.
NY6.27amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 84 Glencairn Avenue
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 84 Glencairn Ave 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 447-1.3 (1) - owner of a swimming pool shall erect and maintain a swimming pool enclosure that Complies with this article, Namely, Metal rod and nylon fence on the South side of the enclosure is not made or constructed in a manner which complies with the By law. The subject property 84 Glencairn Ave is located in Ward 8, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear South side of property, rear yard. Pool enclosure is not made or constructed in a manner which complies with the By law Chapter 447-1.3 (1) - owner of a swimming pool shall erect and maintain a swimming pool enclosure that Complies with this article
North York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of, 84 Glencairn Avenue, for a pool enclosure, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. 2. Directed that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and 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, 84 Glencairn Avenue, Pool enclosure, 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. Or, 2. Grant the application for the Pool enclosure 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.
NY6.28deferred
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 344 Lawrence Avenue West
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 344 Lawrence Ave W 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 447-2B (1) - Height of the fence exceeds the height permitted by the Chapter, Namely, Wood fence constructed on East side of the rear yard exceeds maximum height of 2M, contrary to Section 447-2 of the bylaw. The subject property 344 Lawrence Ave W is located in Ward 8, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear East side of property, rear yard. Fence located behind front wall of the dwelling is higher than 2.0 metres in height at the highest element. Looking to have a fence which is 2.4 metres in height. Chapter 447, Section 2 B (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one metre away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence namely maximum fence height 2.0 metres.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on June 25, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and 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 344 Lawrence Avenue West, rear fence height, 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. Or, 2. Grant the application for the rear fence height 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.
NY6.29deferred
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear - 531 Cranbrooke Avenue
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 531 Cranbrooke Ave 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 of 447-1.3 E (1) (b) of the bylaw permit Pool enclosure to violate height and climbable features contrary to 447-1.3 E (1) (b) of the bylaw. The subject property 531 Cranbrooke Ave is located in Ward 8, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION EXISTING CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENTS Rear Yard South Side of the property. Pool Enclosure does not comply with current Pool enclosure requirements as related to gate height and possible climbable features within the house. 447-1.3 E (1) (b) A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: Be no closer than one metre to any external condition that may facilitate climbing the outside of the enclosure unless the height of the enclosure is at least 1.8 metres for a distance of at least one metre on each side of the condition Rear Yard South Side of the property. Pool enclosure does not have a separation from the dwelling unit to the pool. 447-1.3 C (3) If the wall of any building, or any portion of it, forms part of the pool enclosure, there shall be no access to the enclosed pool area through the wall.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on June 25, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and 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 531 Cranbrooke Avenue, Permit pool enclosure 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. Or, 2. Grant the application for the Rear yard fence height and climbable features 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.
NY6.30deferred
Application for Fence Exemption - 153 Strathallan Boulevard
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 of 153 Strathallan Boulevard to maintain 1) 3.0 metres high board on board cedar privacy screen 2) 2.1 metres high board on board cedar pool equipment storage unit, which does not meet the requirements specified in City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, as detailed in the following chart. The subject property 153 Strathallan Boulevard is located in Ward 8, in residential zone. LOCATION ORIENTATION DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION* Rear Yard East side of the property Height Height of fence (Pool equipment storage unit) at the highest point is 2.4 metres in the rear yard, exceeds the permitted height of 2 metres. Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard. Rear Yard East side of the property Height of fence at the highest point is 3 metres in the rear yard, exceeds the permitted height of 2 metres Section 447-2B (2) Maximum height of fence 2 metres in rear yard.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until its meeting on June 25, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the fence exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application for an exemption submitted by the owner of 153 Strathallan Boulevard to maintain a 1) 3.0 metre high cedar board on board privacy screen 2) 2.4 metre high cedar board on board pool equipment storage unit in the rear yard, which does not comply with provisions of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and direct that a second unappealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. Or, 2. Grant the exemption to maintain a 1) 3.0 metre high cedar board on board privacy screen 2) 2.4 metre high cedar board on board pool equipment storage unit in the rear yard to be maintained in the same condition without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that the replacement fence will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY6.31amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear and Side Yard - 44 Glenallan Road
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 44 Glenallan Rd 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 447-1.2.B(1) - Fence height and Chapter 447 - 1.2.C - Open-fence construction required. The subject property 44 Glenallan Rd is located in Ward 15, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear yard West side of property, rear yard. Fence between numbers 44 and 42 Glenallan Rd. New wooden board on board fence will form part of a swimming pool enclosure - the pool being located in the rear yard of number 44. There is a varying difference in grade between the properties. The proposed fence would be 2.0 metres in height at the south-west corner on the boundary between the two houses where the grade is similar (adjacent to the driveway of number 42), and rising to 3.0 metres high from grade on the side of number 44. Because of the change in grade between the two properties this would mean the fence when viewed from number 42 would be 2.0 metres at the property line adjacent to Glenallan Rd, graduated to a constant 1.5 metres following the line of their driveway. Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) - Fence height. Rear Yard & Side Yard Fence in south-west corner of property. Proposed fence within 2.4 metres of the driveway of number 42 Glenallan Rd would not 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. Chapter 447 - 1.2.C - Open-fence construction required.
North York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for an exemption permit by the owner(s) of 44 Glenallan Road, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, namely: rear yard fence height and open-fence construction required within 2.4 metres of a driveway.
Staff recommendation as filed
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 44 Glenallan Rd, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, namely: Rear yard fence height and open-fence construction required within 2.4 metres of a driveway. Or, 2. Grant the application for the rear yard fence to be constructed contrary to the bylaw, namely: Rear yard fence height and open-fence construction required within 2.4 metres of a driveway, 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.
NY6.32adopted
Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bills North York Community Council enacted By-laws 820-2019 to 825-2019. Confirmatory Bill North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 826-2019.