Request for Fence By-law Exemption

Chris and Alexandra Frueh

726 Meadowvale Road (Formerly 3864 Ellesmere Road)

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14, 1999) from the Manager of Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District:

Purpose:

The applicants are seeking an exemption to the By-law to allow the construction of a 1.8 metre (6foot) board on board fence. It is proposed that the fence be erected so as to enclose the front.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Nil.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the application to erect a 1.8metre (6 foot) board on board fence in the front yard portion of the street yard.

Background/History:

On April 3, 1999, the owners of property municipally known as 726 Meadowvale Road made application for permission to erect a 1.8 metre (6 foot) board on board fence which would enclose the front yard portion of their street yard.

The applicants indicated that they have two young sons and that the by-law's maximum permitted fence height of 1.2 metre ( 4 feet) would not be sufficient to keep them from climbing over. As such, the proposed height was viewed as more appropriate to ensure security. They also cited the fact that a bus shelter abuts their property and the proposed fence height would provide a degree of privacy while also acting as a barrier for traffic noise.

Comments:

The subject property is located at the north west corner of Ellesmere and Meadowvale Road and has been designated as a historic site. The Chairman of LACAC, Richard Schofield, was contacted and he advises that the applicant's proposal does not present any problems.

While the proposed location of the fence on the west side of the property abuts a driveway of the owners of 3862 Ellesmere Road, the distance between the sidewalk and the fence is deemed sufficient to provide adequate sight lines.

Justification:

Section 14 of By-law 24945 as amended, provides that any person may apply for an exemption to any provision of the by-law.

Contact Name:

Bryan Byng

East District Manager

(416) 396-7731

(416) 396-4266 Fax Number

byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca