Item - 2023.NY5.29

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 16, 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.

NY5.29 - 164 McNicoll Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 17 - Don Valley North

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 164 McNicoll Avenue.

Origin

(April 26, 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 164 McNicoll Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to its location, and to prevent possible hazards to their property.

The Colorado blue spruce tree, Picea pungens, in question measures 36 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

(April 26, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 164 McNicoll Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-236149.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)