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REPORT TO
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Report Number: CS 47-08
Date: October 20, 2008
From:
Gillis Paterson
Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Appeal for Variance to Fence By-law, 1781 Spruce Hill Road
File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 47-08 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be
received; and,
2. That Council provide direction as to the disposition of this appeal.
Executive Summary: The owners of 1781 Spruce Hill Road have erected a fence
on the west side of their swimming pool which exceeds the maximum height permitted
by the City of Pickering Fence By-law. They are requesting permission to keep the
fence as constructed, 6 feet solid board, with an additional 2 feet of lattice on top.
Financial Implications: This report does not contain any financial implications for the
City of Pickering
Sustainability Implications:
implications.
This report does not contain any sustainability
Background: The property at 1781 Spruce Hill Road was severed from a larger
lot with the house constructed within the last two years. The lot is in an "L" shape, with
the swimming pool being located directly behind the neighbouring property's rear lot
line. The neighbouring property also contains a pool, with a raised grade with sitting
area around the pool. However, the property grade slopes again so that the grade is
level at the location of the fence. The section of the fence which exceeds the maximum
height was constructed to provide privacy as the sitting area around the. neighbouring
pool overlooks the pool constructed at 1781 Spruce Hill.
The City of Pickering Fence By-law 425/76 permits a maximum fence height of 6 feet
on residential properties, but does provide for a variance process where circumstances
may warrant an increased fence height. (i.e., large changes in grade)
Report C4 7 -08
Date: October 20, 2008
Appeal for Variance to Fence By-law, 1781 Spruce Hill Road
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Municipal Law Enforcement Services had received a complaint regarding the
contravention of the fence by-law and met with the owner of 1781 Spruce Hill. The
provisions of the fence by-law were explained, as well as the variance process in place.
The owners of 1781 Spruce Hill Road requested a variance authorizing the increase in
height which was not approved by Municipal Law Enforcement Services. The property
owner has the right to appeal to Council for a final decision.
Attachments:
1. Photograph of 1781 Spruce Hill Fence
2. Photograph of Neighbouring Property's Pool Area
3. Photograph of Grade at Fence line from Neighbouring property
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Attachment 2 - Photograph of Neighbouring Property Pool Area & Grade
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Attachment 3 - Photograph of Grade Level at Neighbouring Property
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