October 1, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Maintenance of a Fence - Fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue Flank (East Toronto)

Purpose:

To report on the homeowner's request to maintain a 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance which exceeds the maximum height permitted under Municipal Code Chapter 313, Street 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 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance, fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue flankage, subject to the owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Comments:

Ms. Vincenza Gilberto, owner of 63 Oak Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 4M2, submitted an application requesting permission to maintain a 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance, fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue flankage.

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

Details of this fence are retained on file with this department.

Conclusions:

As the fence does not impact negatively on the public right-of-way and is consistent with the general streetscape, it should be permitted to remain.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Acting Assistant Director

LQM

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