April 7, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Construction of a Fence and Arbour - Evelyn Cresent Flank of 124 Evelyn Avenue (High Park)

Purpose:

To report on the homeowner's request to construct a 2.1 m high fence and arbour within the public right-of-way which exceeds the maximum height of 1.9 m permitted under Municipal Code 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 construction of a wooden fence and arbour within the public right-of-way on the Evelyn Cresent flank of 124 Evelyn Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Comments:

Ms. Margaret Wong, owner of 124 Evelyn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6P 2Z5, submitted an application dated November 25, 1998, requesting permission to construct a wooden fence and arbour within the public right-of-way on the Evelyn Cresent flank of 124 Evelyn Avenue.

The fence ranges in height from 1.5 m to 2.1 m which exceeds the maximum height of 1.9 m permitted in Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Staff have inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property and determined that this fence would be consistent with the streetscape as there are other fences of similar height in the area.

A letter signed by 5 property owners in support of this proposal is on file with this Department.

Conclusions:

As this fence and arbour do not impact negatively on the public right-of- way, the construction of the fence and arbour should be permitted.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Manager

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