Item - 2023.NY4.31

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 4, 2023 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY4.31 - 59 Palm Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 59 Palm Drive.

Origin

(March 9, 2023) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 59 Palm Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to excessive sap, and its proximity to the driveway and private residence.

The white spruce tree, Picea glauca, in question measures 32 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and 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

(March 9, 2023) Report and Attachment from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 59 Palm Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-235019.pdf

Communications

(March 27, 2023) Submission from Albert Attar (NY.Supp)
(March 30, 2023) Submission from Albert Attar (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Albert Attar

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Lost)

That North York Community Council:

1. Approve the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 59 Palm Drive, and require the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cashin-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

Vote (Amend Item) Apr-04-2023

Result: Lost	Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 1	Members that voted Yes are James Pasternak (Chair)
Total members that voted No: 5	Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 0	Members that were absent are

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)