Item - 2021.TE27.14

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

TE27.14 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 55 Dixon Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Ward:: 19 - Beaches - East York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its October 14, 2021 meeting.

Origin

(August 13, 2021) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 55 Dixon Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree is in conflict with a proposed new pool, it is a hazard to their children and dog, and causing property damage.

The subject tree is a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra), measuring 48 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information

(August 13, 2021) Report and Attachment from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 55 Dixon Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169996.pdf

Communications

(September 7, 2021) Letter from Erica L. James, Barrister and Solicitor (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/comm/communicationfile-136050.pdf
(September 7, 2021) E-mail from Richard and Lisa Ziegler (TE.Supp)
(September 7, 2021) E-mail from Louis Bastien (TE.Supp)
(September 8, 2021) E-mail from Keith Robertson (TE.Supp)
(September 8, 2021) E-mail from Ana Belic (TE.Supp)
(September 8, 2021) E-mail from Michelle Rhodes and John Clark (TE.Supp)

Speakers

Keith Robertson

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Brad Bradford (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the October 14, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.