Item - 2023.EY5.6

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 EY6.7

EY5.6 - 92 North Drive - Application to Remove Three City Trees

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 2 - Etobicoke Centre

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 three City-owned trees located at 92 North Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the trees is for a proposed driveway including a second entrance.

The two white spruce trees, Picea glauca, measure 31 cm and 35 cm in diameter. The Norway spruce tree, Picea abies, measures 46 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions 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 Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 92 North Drive - Application to Remove Three City Trees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-236096.pdf

Speakers

Laura Watson, 7 Oaks Tree Care & Urban Forestry Consultants Inc.

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)

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