(Report dated June 6, 1998, addressed to Scarborough Community Council, from the Director of Municipal
Standards, Urban Planning and Development Services.)
Subject:REQUEST FOR FENCE EXEMPTION, Hamilton Brown, Raymond Frost, 38 Cherryhill Avenue,
Scarborough Highland Creek
Purpose:
The applicants are seeking approval to permit an existing fence to remain at its current height and location. The
applicants have constructed a 1.8 metre (6 feet) high fence extending 2.7 metres
(8.86 feet) into the street yard abutting Cherryhill Avenue. Measurements taken at the site indicate that the fence is
5.74 metres (18.83 feet) from the Cherryhill streetline; 9.3 metres (30.5 feet) from the driveway of 36 Cherryhill
Avenue and 5.8 metres (19 feet) from the driveway of 38 Cherryhill Avenue.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the Scarborough Community Council approve the application to permit a board on board
fence with a height of 1.8 metres (6 feet) extending a distance of 2.7 metres (8.86 feet) along the southerly lot line
into the street yard abutting Cherryhill Avenue.
Background/History:
Acting upon a complaint received, an inspection of 38 Cherryhill Avenue was undertaken on May 22, 1998. The
inspection revealed a 1.8 metre (6 feet) high fence extending into the street yard abutting Cherryhill Avenue. As a
result of these findings, a notice under Fence By-law 24945 as amended was sent on May 25th to the registered
owners. Subsequent to the issuance of the notice, a request from the owners seeking an exemption was received on
May 30th.
Inspections of the property were undertaken on June 1st and 6th at which time photos were taken and sight lines
examined. The inspections revealed a clear line of sight in both directions of the sidewalk and road from the
driveway of the applicant.
Justification:
Section 14 of By-law 24945 as amended provides that any person may apply for an exemption to any provision of
the by-law.
Contact Name:
Bryan Byng, Supervisor
(416) 396-5341
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
(Copies of maps attached, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
