MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Jan 17, 2023
RCMP properties fence height
RCMP properties at 2788 and 2792 Winster Road and 674 Atkins Avenue have security fencing taller than the 1.2-metre limit beside roads. Staff were asked to explore a variance with landscaping mitigation and a zoning change that could exempt emergency services from the limit.
Where it stands: Staff directed to notify the public and explore options Jan 17, 2023; no later decision is provided.
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Staff asked to notify the public and explore fence options
Council directed staff to notify the public about considering a Development Variance Permit to increase fence height at RCMP properties and to explore landscaping mitigation and a Zoning Bylaw amendment to exclude emergency services from fence height limits.
Decision: Directed staff to notify public, pursue landscaping, and draft fence-height exemption bylaw for RCMP properties.
Passed 7–0