February 26, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Angie Antoniou, Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

Subject:Maintenance of a Fence - 33 Gloucester Street (Downtown)

Purpose:

To report on a request to maintain a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the public right-of-way fronting 33 Gloucester Street, which exceeds the maximum height of 1.0 m permitted under Chapter 313 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 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the public right-of-way fronting 33 Gloucester Street, 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:

Mr. Manny Marcos, Marcos Developments Inc., 222 Brock Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2L9, on behalf of the owner, Ms. Mabel Hedley, 33 Gloucester Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1L8, submitted an application on December 4, 1998, requesting permission to maintain a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the public right-of-way fronting 33 Gloucester Street.

Staff have inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property. As there are similar fences in the area, it was determined that the fence, as constructed, does not negatively impact the public right-of-way.

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

Conclusions:

As the fence does not negatively impact on the public right-of-way, this installation should be permitted.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Manager

ARH

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