Item - 2023.TE2.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 26, 2023 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE2.21 - 291 Linsmore Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 291 Linsmore Crescent.

Origin

(December 15, 2022) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove a privately owned tree at 291 Linsmore Crescent. The applicant is seeking permission to remove the tree to address concerns regarding its location and maintenance.

The subject tree is a linden tree (Tilia sp.), measuring 44 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information

(January 15, 2023) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 291 Linsmore Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-231052.pdf

Communications

(January 24, 2023) Letter from Bob Rigas (TE.Supp)

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)