Item - 2023.TE9.34
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 15, 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.
TE9.34 - 1706 Gerrard Street East - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
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 1706 Gerrard Street East.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 1706 Gerrard Street East. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns related to falling branches or tree failure.
The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) in question measures 82 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied and the applicant is appealing the decision. 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/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240330.pdf