Item - 2024.EY12.8

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 8, 2024. The Etobicoke York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also EY13.5

EY12.8 - 21 Murrie Street - Application to Remove a City Tree

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the May 13, 2024 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

Origin

(March 14, 2024) 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 City-owned tree located at 21 Murrie Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for proposed construction of a new detached dwelling.

The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 141 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is viable to maintain. 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

(March 14, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 21 Murrie Street - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244163.pdf

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the May 13, 2024 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.