July 6, 1998

  To:Toronto Community Council

 From:Angie Antoniou, Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

 Subject:Maintenance of a Fence - 833 Carlaw Avenue (Don River)

  Purpose:

 To report on the homeowner's request to maintain a lattice wood fence ranging in height from 1.04 m to 1.27 m which exceeds 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:

 That City Council approve the maintenance of the lattice wood fence ranging in height from 1.04 m to 1.27 m within the City street allowance fronting 833 Carlaw Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

 Comments:

 Mr. John J. Bucknam, owner of 833 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4K 3L2, submitted an application requesting permission to maintain a lattice wood fence ranging in height from 1.04 m to 1.27 m within the City street allowance fronting 833 Carlaw Avenue.

 Inspection has confirmed that there are other similar fences in the immediate vicinity and that this fence would be consistent with the streetscape.

      Conclusions:

 As this fence is consistent with other installations in the area, the fence should be approved.

 Contact Name and Telephone Number:

 Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Acting Assistant Director

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