Item - 2024.NY13.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 8, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY13.2 - 237 Bedford Park Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 237 Bedford Park Avenue.
Origin
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-244754.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 237 Bedford Park Avenue, conditional upon the applicant:
a. providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($8,431.00) to be removed;
b. agreeing to have the tree and stump removed at their expense;
c. 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;
d. 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.