Item - 2024.EY10.8

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on January 19, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY10.8 - 36 Rayside Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 36 Rayside Drive.

Origin

(December 27, 2023) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 36 Rayside Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns over the tree or a large branch failing, resulting in potential property damage.

         

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 76 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

(December 27, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 36 Rayside Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-241870.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council