Item - 2024.TE12.29
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 3, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE12.29 - 47 Melbourne Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 47 Melbourne Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 47 Melbourne Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about the tree's health, prior damage to a fence, and potential for tree failure that may impact the house and utility lines.
The white mulberry tree (Morus alba) measures 17 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/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-243961.pdf