Item - 2024.EY17.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on October 28, 2024 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY17.5 - 26 Todd Brook Drive - Application to Remove a City Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 26 Todd Brook Drive, conditional upon the applicant:
• providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($8,059.00) to be removed;
• agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
• providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of onsite planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and;
• providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 26 Todd Brook Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to allow for construction of the proposed asphalt driveway in the front yard of the property.
The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-249375.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 26 Todd Brook Drive, conditional upon the applicant:
• providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($8,059.00) to be removed;
• agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
• providing five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of onsite planting and cash in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and;
• providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.