Request for Fence By-law Exemption

Androulla Ioannou

5 Tordale Crescent

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May3, 1999) from the Manager of Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District:

Purpose:

The applicant is seeking an exemption to permit a 1.8 metre (6 feet) section of fence at a height of 1.87 metres (6 feet, 6 inches) to remain as constructed in the street yard. The applicant also includes a request to retain a trellis constructed at a height of 2 metres (6 feet, 8 inches) attached to the fence section which is the subject of this report.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

NIL

Recommendations:

It is recommended that City Council approve the application to permit a 1.8 metres (6 feet) section of fence constructed at a height of 1.87 metres ( 6 feet, 6 inches) with the attached trellis constructed at a height of 2 metres (6 feet, 8 inches) in the street yard.

Background/History:

Acting upon a complaint received, an inspection was undertaken at property municipally known as 5 Tordale Crescent. The inspection revealed a 1.8 metre (6 feet) section of fence projecting into the street yard at a height of 1.87 metres (6 feet, 6 inches). Also noted was a trellis structure attached to the fence which measured 2 metres (6 feet, 8 inches) in height. As a result of these findings, a notice of violation under By-law 24945 as amended was issued to the registered owner

Androulla Ioannou.

Subsequent to the issuance of the notice of violation, a request for exemption to the height requirement of the by-law was received. The applicant noted that the fence was constructed at the current height so as to afford a degree of privacy for a patio area at the front of the house.

Comments:

The fence section and trellis which is the subject of this report is located on the south side of the subject property and abuts a driveway at 3 Tordale Crescent. Sight visibility for vehicles exiting the abutting driveway is not an issue as the section of fence in question is 12.5 metres (41 feet) from the front sidewalk.

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

Mr. Anthony Mangos, representing Mr. Steve Mangos, neighbouring resident, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.