March 31, 1999
To:Scarborough Community Council
From:Bryan Byng
East District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Subject:REQUEST FOR FENCE EXEMPTION
Gail BOLUBASH
62 Cornell Avenue
Scarborough Bluffs
Purpose:
The applicant is seeking approval to erect a fence along her property's rear lot line to a height
of 2.3metres (7.5 feet).
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Nil.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that City Council approve the application to permit the construction of a
board on board fence at a height of 2.3 metres (7.5 feet) along the rear property line.
Background/History:
In early February 1999, the District received a request from the owner of 62 Cornell Avenue
to construct a fence at a height of 2.3 metres (7.5 feet) along the rear lot line. The applicant
indicated that two new houses had been constructed to the rear of her property and owing to
the height of the new houses, a certain degree of privacy has been lost. In addition, a problem
has arisen respecting a porch light which is shining into the applicant's living room.
By-law 24945 as amended provides for a maximum fence height of 2 metres (6 feet 8 inches)
and the variance request of .254 metres (10 inches) is considered minor.
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, East District Manager
(416) 396-7731
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Urban Planning and Development Services
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