Item - 2023.TE6.45

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 22 and 23, 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.

TE6.45 - 231 Melita Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 231 Melita Avenue.

Origin

(June 1, 2023) Report from the 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 one City-owned tree located at 231 Melita Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the poor location of the tree and obstruction of a walkway.

The white elm tree, Ulmus americana, in question measures 35 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

(June 1, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 231 Melita Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-237190.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)