Item - 2024.SC15.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on July 12, 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.
SC15.5 - 19 Felicity Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned, ravine-protected tree located at 19 Felicity Drive.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 19 Felicity Drive. The tree is protected under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection bylaw. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the tree's lean, its proximity to the existing dwelling, and concerns regarding the potential for falling branches and tree failure.
The Austrian pine tree (Pinus nigra) measures 63 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-246342.pdf