Item - 2021.TE29.15

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on November 24, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021.

TE29.15 - Application to Remove Private Tree - 204 Douglas Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:

                                                                                                                      

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 19, 2021) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry - Application to Remove Private Tree - 204 Douglas Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-172911.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(November 19, 2021) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Supp)
(November 20, 2021) E-mail from Marilyn Denis and James Helman (TE.Supp)

TE29.15 - Application to Remove Private Tree - 204 Douglas Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

                                                                                                                      

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens.

Origin

(October 19, 2021) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between 204 Douglas Drive and 64 St Andrews Gardens. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree's roots are causing structural damage to the hardscape; sewage pipes and foundation of 64 St Andrews Gardens; the main stem is in conflict with a fence; there is potential for large branch failure due to included bark; and that falling walnuts make the backyard unusable from June to October.

 

The subject tree is a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra), measuring 71.5 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information

(October 19, 2021) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry - Application to Remove Private Tree - 204 Douglas Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-172911.pdf

Communications

(November 19, 2021) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.Supp)
(November 20, 2021) E-mail from Marilyn Denis and James Helman (TE.Supp)

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council