June 7, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Construction of a 1.2 m High Chain-Link Fence - 165 Dowling Avenue (High Park)

Purpose:

To report on a request to construct a 1.2 m high chain-link fence within the public right of way fronting 165 Dowling Avenue 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 construction of a 1.2 m high chain-link fence within the public right of way fronting 165 Dowling Avenue, provided the owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Comments:

Mr. Karl Schneider, 30 Larchmere Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M9L 2N3, submitted an application on March 25, 1999 to construct a 1.2 m high chain-link fence in front of 165 Dowling Avenue.

Staff have inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property and have determined there are other similar fences in the area and that this fence would not negatively impact the public right of way.

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

Conclusions:

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

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894

Manager

GMH

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