Request for Fence By-law Exemption

Mark and Louis Tojici, 84 Wexford Boulevard

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

 The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 27, 1998) from the Director of Municipal Standards:

 Purpose:

 The applicants are seeking approval to erect a 1.8 metre (6 foot) fence along a portion of the north, south and east property lines.

 Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 Nil

 Recommendation:

 It is recommended that City Council approve the application to permit a 1.8 metre (6 foot) privacy fence provided a 2 metre (6.5 foot) sight triangle is provided at the northeast, southeast and southwest corners of the property.

 Background/History:

 On June 11, 1998, a written request for an exemption from the fence by-law was received from the owners of 84 Wexford Boulevard. The applicants are seeking permission to erect a fence along a portion of the north, south and east property lines and culminating at the house. As indicated in the request, the buildings on the property are sited in such a manner so as to limit the use of the rear yard for open space activities.

 The property was inspected on June 11, 1998 and a number of photographs were taken. It was noted that the intersection at Wexford Boulevard and Sherwood Avenue is controlled by four-way stop signs. In addition, it was noted that there are no sidewalks on the west side of Wexford Boulevard, however, there are sidewalks along the north side of Sherwood Avenue abutting the subject property. It was also noted that the driveway of 86 Wexford Boulevard abuts the applicants' north property line. The main issue is that of adequate sight visibility for vehicular traffic and this issue can be addressed provided the proposed fence incorporates sight triangles in the fence at the north/east corner and south/east corner of the applicants' property. In this regard, it is suggested that 2 metre (6.5 foot) sight triangles would be sufficient.

 A by-law enforcement inspector dealing with road allowance by-laws examined the property and advises that a fence in the location proposed incorporating sight triangles is not likely to pose a safety problem with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

 Justification:

 Section 14 of By-law 24945, as amended, provides that any person may apply for an exemption to any provision of the by-law.

 Contact Name:

 Bryan Byng, Supervisor

(416) 396-5341

(416) 396-4266 Fax Number

byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca

 Committee Council received a letter indicating support for this Fence By-law Exemption request from the adjacent property owner, Mr. I. Maione, a copy of which was provided to all Members of Community Council and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.