Item - 2019.TE2.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 15, 2019. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

TE2.7 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 21 Queensdale Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its March 19, 2019 meeting and requested Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to undertake a site visit with the Ward Councillor prior to the March meeting.

Origin

(November 23, 2018) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report recommends that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 21 Queensdale Avenue. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns that the tree is too close to the deck and other infrastructure, and that the falling walnuts create a hazard for individuals using the deck and property.

The subject tree is a black walnut (Juglans nigra), measuring 41 cm in diameter. The Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information

(November 23, 2018) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 21 Queensdale Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-122726.pdf

Speakers

Kathryn H.

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That the item be deferred to the March 19, 2019 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting and request Forestry staff to undertake a site visit with the Ward Councillor prior to the March meeting.