Proposed Encroachment Agreement for an Existing Frame Garage

to Remain Encroaching onto the Aylesworth Avenue Road Allowance Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

 The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

 Purpose:

 The new owners of 220 South Woodrow Boulevard have requested that the City enter into an encroachment agreement to permit an existing garage to remain encroaching onto the Aylesworth Avenue road allowance by approximately 3.8 metres (12.5 feet).

 Funding:

 If approved, the standard encroachment fee of $350.00 will be deposited into Account No. 71290, the General Development Reserve Fund.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)the City permit the owners of 220 South Woodrow Boulevard to retain the existing garage in its present location, encroaching approximately 3.8 metres (12.6 feet) onto the Aylesworth Avenue road allowance, subject to:

 (a) entering into a encroachment agreement with the City;

 (b)payment of the administration fee of $350.00 and registration cost of $50.00;

 (c)provision of proof of insurance satisfactory to the City's Manager of Risk and Insurance;

 (d)maintenance of the encroachment in good condition; and

 (2)appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

 Background:

 A recent survey of the property at 220 South Woodrow Boulevard determined that the garage located at the rear of the property encroaches approximately 3.8 metres (12.6 feet) onto the Aylesworth Avenue road allowance. The purchasers have requested an encroachment agreement with the City to permit the garage to remain in its current location.

 Comments:

 The subject property includes an approximately 70 square metre (750 square feet) 68 year old house, located on a 7.6 metre (25 foot) x 34 metre (111 foot) lot. The zoning of the property is S - Single Family, with Performance Standards permitting one dwelling per lot with a minimum of 7.5 metre frontage and a minimum area of 232 square metres, or two houses per lot with a minimum of 15 metres frontage and a minimum area of 510 square metres. The Official Plan designates the area for low density residential uses.

 The property extends from South Woodrow Boulevard to Aylesworth Avenue. The garage is located at the rear of the property, with vehicle access from Aylesworth. The garage is known to have been at its current location since at least 1973, but appears to be significantly older.

 The usual City Departments and outside agencies have been contacted, and no objections to the proposed encroachment agreement have been received. From an operational perspective, therefore, the encroachment may be tolerated

 Conclusion:

 The proposed formalization of the existing encroachment will not hamper the City's operational requirements within the road allowance and approval of the encroachment agreement is recommended.

 Contact Name:

 R. Mayr, AACI, Director of Real Estate, Telephone (416) 396-4930, Fax Number (416) 396-4241

mayr@city.scarborough.on.ca