October 27, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Construction of a Wrought Iron Fence and Stone Pillars - 16 Highland Avenue (Midtown)

Purpose:

To report on the homeowner=s request to construct a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence with 1.2 m high stone pillars within the City street allowance which will exceed the maximum height permitted under Municipal Code 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 construction of the 1.2 m high wrought iron fence and stone pillars within the City street allowance fronting 16 Highland Avenue and that the owner enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Comments:

Mr. Darrell Bankes, Janet Rosenberg & Associates, acting on behalf of the owner, Lucia Molnar Wing, 16 Highland Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2A3, submitted an application on September 10, 1998, requesting permission to construct a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence and stone pillars within the City boulevard fronting 16 Highland Avenue.

The fence and pillars would be 1.2 m high rather than the maximum height of 1.0 m allowed for in Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Staff have inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property. As there are similar fences and pillars in the area, it was determined that the proposal would not negatively impact the City boulevard.

Details of the fence and posts are retained on file with my Department.

Conclusions:

As the fence and posts will not negatively impact the City boulevard, these installations should be permitted.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Acting Assistant Director

ARH

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