Maintenance of Fence -
195 and 197 Wellesley Street East (Don River)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 3, 1999) from the
Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1:
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 1.0 m 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