June 26, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Angie Antoniou, Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and
Enforcement, City Works Services
Subject:Construction of a Trellis and Gate - 405 Carlton Street (Don River)
Purpose:
To report on the homeowners' request to construct a trellis and gate which will exceed the
maximum height permitted under Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code. As this is a request for a variance from the by-law, it is scheduled
as a deputation item.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve the construction of the trellis and gate within
the City boulevard fronting 405 Carlton Street, subject to the gate swinging inward towards
private property and the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Background:
A permit has been issued for the installation of a 1.0 m high wrought iron fence at 405
Carlton Street and the proposed trellis and gate are intended to complement the design of
this fence.
Comments:
Ms. Angela Bailey, acting on behalf of the property owners, Ms. Fiona Authors and Mr.
Jeffrey Authors, 405 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2M3, submitted an application
on May 28, 1998, requesting permission to construct a 2.3 m high trellis and gate within the
City boulevard fronting 405 Carlton Street.
The trellis and gate would be 2.3 m high rather than the maximum height of 1.0 m allowed
for in Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code. In a letter dated May 28,
1998, the applicant has asked for an exemption to this by-law so that the height and design
of the trellis and gate are complementary to the architecture and scale of the existing homes
in the area.
Staff inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property. While there were no
other similar trellises/arbours in the area, it was determined that the trellis and gate would
not negatively impact the City boulevard, provided the gate swings inward towards private
property.
Details of the trellis and gate are shown on the attached sketch (Appendix 'A').
Conclusions:
As the trellis and gate will not negatively impact the City boulevard, these installations
should be permitted.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Fani Lauzon, 392-7894
Acting Assistant Director
AH
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