Maintenance of Fence Fronting

63 Oak Park Avenue and on the

Newmarket Avenue Flankage (East Toronto)

The East York Community Council recommends adoption of the recommedation of the Toronto Community Council as embodied in Clause No. 40 of Report No. 12 headed "Maintenance of Fence Fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue Flankage (East Toronto)",wherein it is recommended that the report (October 1, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, be adopted:

The East York Community Council submits the following communication (November 12, 1998) from the City Clerk:

"At its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998, the Council of the City of Toronto gave consideration to Clause No. 40 contained in Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, headed "Maintenance of Fence Fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue Flankage (East Toronto)".

Council struck out and referred this Clause to the East York Community Council for further consideration, with a request that area residents in the former Borough of East York be so notified."

(Clause No. 40 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council entitled

"Maintenance of Fence Fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the

Newmarket Avenue Flankage (East Toronto)

Purpose:

To report on the homeowner's request to maintain a 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance which exceeds the maximum height permitted under Municipal Code Chapter 313, Street 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 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance, fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue flankage, 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.

Comments:

Ms. Vincenza Gilberto, owner of 63 Oak Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 4M2, submitted an application requesting permission to maintain a 1.3 m high chain link fence within the City street allowance, fronting 63 Oak Park Avenue and on the Newmarket Avenue flankage.

Site inspection has confirmed that there are other similar fence structures in the immediate vicinity and that this fence would be consistent with the streetscape.

Details of this fence are retained on file with this department.

Conclusions:

As the fence does not impact negatively on the public right-of-way and is consistent with the general streetscape, it should be permitted to remain.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Fani Lauzon, 392-7894