Report to: Development Services Committee Report Date:
SUBJECT: Request
for Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, for
Islamic
Society of
FV 07 126490
PREPARED BY: Catherine Jay, ext. 2520
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled “Request
for Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, for
And that the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97, as amended, to permit a 1.5m (5ft.) high decorative iron fence with 1.8m high decorative columns in a front and exterior flankage side yard of the place of worship, located at 2900 Denison Street whereas the By-Law limits the fence height in the front yard and exterior flankage side yard to 1.2m (4ft.), be approved subject to the following conditions:
- The fence design is to be consistent with the detail submitted. (Figure 3)
- Entry
gates must provide a minimum 6.0 meter clear width for fire truck access.
- No
lock is allowed to be installed as an internally integrated component of
the gate system. The gates may only
be chained (in order that the chain/lock may be cut by the Fire Department
staff in the event of an emergency).
- Entry
gates can be closed only when there is no occupancy in the building.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Not applicable
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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1.
Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial
5. Others (Environmental,
Accessibility, Engage 21st, Affected Units) 6. Attachment(s)
PURPOSE:
To consider an amendment to the fence by-law 277-97 to permit a 1.5m (5ft.) high decorative metal fence with 1.8m high decorative pillars and gates to be installed along the property line in the front and side yards of the existing Islamic Society of Markham place of worship, whereas a 1.2m (4ft.) high fence is permitted.
BACKGROUND:
A letter of application was
forwarded to Sheila Birrell (Town Clerk) requesting an amendment to the fence
by-law 277-97. A meeting was then
arranged with the applicant and Town Urban
Staff has inspected the site and noted that the property is flanked by single family residential lands to the north, and east of the site. The residential lands to the north and south of the property are fronting onto local roads with their rear yards directly abutting the property. A wood screen fence exists along the north and east property line. (See figure 1 and 2)
OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:
The design of the proposed decorative metal fence is appropriate for the subject property and adjacent residential neighbourhood. (See figure 3) Upon inspection of the site it has been determined that a 1.5m (5ft.) high decorative metal fence would present an acceptable interface with the adjacent residential community.
The applicant has also met with the Fire Department to review concerns relative to the installation of security gates. The Fire Department will approve the installation of gates across the fire route provided the following conditions are met:
- Entry
gates must provide a minimum 6.0 meter clear width for fire truck access.
- No
lock is allowed to be installed as an internally integrated component of
the gate system. The gates may only
be chained (in order that the chain/lock may be cut by the Fire Department
staff in the event of an emergency).
- Entry
gates can be closed only when there is no occupancy in the building.
FINANCIAL TEMPLATE: (external link)
Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ENGAGE 21ST CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
Clerks Department, By-Law Enforcement and the Fire Department.
RECOMMENDED BY:
______________________________ __________________________
Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning & Urban
ATTACHMENTS:
Figure 1 – Area Context Map – Immediate Neighbourhood
Figure 2 - Fence layout
Figure 3 – Fence Detail
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