November 23, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Construction of a Fence - Dundas Street East Flankage of 99 Ashdale Avenue (EastToronto)

Purpose:

To report on the property owner's request to construct a 1.9 m high wooden fence, which exceeds the maximum height permitted under the former Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 54-81. As this is a matter of public interest, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That City Council approve the construction of a 1.9 m high wooden fence within the City's right-of- way on the Dundas Street East flankage of 99 Ashdale Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as described under the former Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 54-81.

Background:

Ms. Linda Leistner, owner of 99 Ashdale Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4L 2Y6, has requested permission to construct a wooden fence within the City's right-of-way on Dundas Street East.

The proposed fence will be 1.9 m high rather than the maximum height of 1.0 m allowed for in the former Metropolitan Toronto By-law No. 54-81. In reviewing the application the proposed fence would not create an obstruction to the line of sight of motorists and pedestrians and would create no conflicts with existing underground utilities. The fence can easily and inexpensively be removed should the land be required for future municipal purpose.

Conclusions:

The proposed fence will not impact negatively on the City's right-of-way and can be approved.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Robert Lee, 392-2972

Acting Assistant Director

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