Item - 2023.EY5.5

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on May 15, 2023. The Etobicoke York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also EY6.6

EY5.5 - 5 Verona Avenue - Application to Remove Two City Trees

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 5 - York South - Weston

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the June 19, 2023 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

Origin

(April 24, 2023) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two City-owned trees located at 5 Verona Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the trees is due to a conflict with the construction of a new home and driveway.

The two Manitoba maple trees, Acer negundo, in question measure 60 cm and 93 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

Background Information

(April 24, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 and 2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 5 Verona Avenue - Application to Remove Two City Trees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-236109.pdf

Speakers

Igor Augusto Kock

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the June 19, 2023 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.