Item - 2023.SC8.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on October 19, 2023 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC8.8 - 282 Friendship Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 282 Friendship Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 282 Friendship Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns related to storm failures of similar sized trees in the neighbourhood.
The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) in question measures 46 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 denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-239626.pdf