REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: September 28, 2015 Report No. EPW-15-022
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Jeff Miller, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
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464 Grafton Street - Boulevard Alteration Permit Request
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Township enter into a Boulevard Alteration Permit agreement, if the Development Variance Permit is granted to allow the existing fence to remain on the public property at the height of 1.85 meters.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 2607
Zoning Bylaw No. 2050
The Township Guide to Boulevard Modifications
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
On July 24, 2015, the owners of 464 Grafton Street applied for a Boulevard Alteration Permit (BAP) for a previously constructed fence located across the frontage of the lot. The lot owners are also in the process of requesting a Development Variance Permit for the height of the fence. The fence constructed along the frontage of the property has been constructed on the Grafton Street right of way (ROW) without the consent of the Township.
The Township manages ROWs through two primary tools: the BAP and the Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 2607 (STB). These tools allow the Township the ability to regulate modification and encroachment within the ROW. With respect to encroachments within the ROW, the STB (Section 47) refers the issue to Council for decision on the validity of the encroachment request.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
Engineering has reviewed the BAP for the previously constructed fence along the frontage of the property. This review looks at the nature of the alteration and how it complies with Township standards and bylaws.
While it is the preference of the Township to avoid encroachments within the ROW, it was determined that the location of the fence (approximately 600mm within the ROW) should not pose an issue...
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