Item - 2024.NY19.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 3, 2024 and was not adopted. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY19.2 - 124 Sandringham Drive - Application to Remove a Tree in a Ravine - Protected Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Not Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council took no action on this item.
Decision Advice and Other Information
All motions lost on a tie vote. As a result, North York Community Council has rejected the appeal of the General Manager's decision to deny a permit, and no permit will be issued.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree in a Ravine-protected area, located at 124 Sandringham Drive. The tree is protected under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection bylaw as this property is located within the West Don River Valley. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is showing signs of decline; and to address an uneven walkway allegedly caused by the tree’s roots.
The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 63 centimetres 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-250037.pdf
Communications
(December 3, 2024) Submission from Mohammad Naderi Nabi (NY.New)
(December 3, 2024) Submission from Mohammad Naderi Nabi (NY.New)
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council :
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree in a Ravine-Protected area located at 124 Sandringham Drive and require the applicant to provide six replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Vote (Amend Item) Dec-03-2024
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required - Amend Item Motion from Councillor Pasternak |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-03-2024
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required - Adopt Item Motion from Councillor Carroll |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |