Item - 2024.SC13.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on May 6, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC13.8 - 149 Blantyre Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 149 Blantyre Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 149 Blantyre Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the tree's poor condition, including a lean and dripping sap, and concern about safety and property damage if the tree were to fail.
The Norway spruce tree (Picea abies) measures 80 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/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-245079.pdf