Item - 2023.EY6.7
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 19, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also EY5.6
EY6.7 - 92 North Drive - Application to Remove Three City Trees
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove two, and injure one City-owned trees located at 92 North Drive, conditional upon the applicant:
• providing payment of the appraised value of the two trees;
• agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
• providing five replacement trees for each tree removed, for a total of ten trees, which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and;
• providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.
2. Requested the applicant to secure the necessary Right-of-Way approvals prior to commencing the removal of the trees.
3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 92 North Drive to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting North Drive.
Origin
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-236677.pdf
Speakers
Christopher McCormack
Motions
That:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve the request for a permit to remove two, and injure one City-owned trees located at 92 North Drive, conditional upon the applicant:
• providing payment of the appraised value of the two trees;
• agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
• providing five replacement trees for each tree removed, for a total of ten trees, which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and;
• providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.
That:
1. The Etobicoke York Community Council request the applicant to secure the necessary Right-of-Way approvals prior to commencing the removal of the trees.
That:
1. The Etobicoke Community Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the property owner at 92 North Drive to maintain encroachments in the municipal boulevard abutting North Drive.