Item - 2024.TE17.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 24, 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.
TE17.14 - 65 Rowanwood Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 65 Rowanwood Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 65 Rowanwood Avenue and 67 Rowanwood Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns that falling branches may damage the roof; the trunk may cause damage to the property line fence; and the tree is growing in restricted soil volume which may limit the tree’s growth and negatively impact its health.
The European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica fastigiata) measures 34 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-249303.pdf
Speakers
Felix-Etienne Lebel