Item - 2024.NY12.24

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 2, 2024. The North York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
  • See also NY13.2

NY12.24 - 237 Bedford Park Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the May 8, 2024 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(March 12, 2024) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 237 Bedford Park Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about safety and to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling specifically related to construction access and servicing conflicts.

         

The littleleaf linden tree (Tilia cordata) measures 67 centimeters 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

(March 12, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 237 Bedford Park Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-244026.pdf

Communications

(April 1, 2024) E-mail from Ali Tavakol (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Ali Ta

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the May 8, 2024 meeting of North York Community Council.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council