March 3, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Angie Antoniou, Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services,
District 1
Subject:Maintenance of a Fence - 195 and 197 Wellesley Street East (Don River)
Purpose:
To report on a request to maintain a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the City's
right-of-way fronting 195 and 197 Wellesley Street East which exceeds the maximum height
of 1.0 m permitted under 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 maintenance of the 1.2 m high wrought iron fence within the
City's right-of-way fronting 195 and 197 Wellesley Street East, 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.
Background:
On September 23, 1997, Street Allowance Construction Permit No. 97-5824 was issued to
Mr.Wayne Rosberg, Hilditch Architect, to install a 1.0 m high wrought iron fence within the
public right of way fronting 195 and 197 Wellesley Street East. Upon completion of the fence
installation, site inspection determined that the fence had been constructed to a height of 1.2 m
rather than the 1.0m permitted.
Comments:
Mr. Wayne Rosberg, Hilditch Architect, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 139, Box 122,
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8, on behalf of the owner, TNRC Community Properties
Cooperative Inc., Ernescliffe Non-Profit, 477 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario M4X 1K5,
submitted an application on November 4, 1998, to maintain a 1.2 m high wrought iron fence.
In a supporting letter from Mr. Charles Rosberg of Hilditch Architect, it was noted that the
fence provides added security and privacy for the residential units. It also noted that the fence
design matches the new gates that were installed and provides a unified facade.
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
AH
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