Item - 2025.EY22.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 30, 2025 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also EY21.15
EY22.9 - 21 Elderfield Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 21 Elderfield Crescent and required the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 21 Elderfield Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about property damage and safety related to falling branches; potential root damage to the foundation; and roots lifting the patio stones.
The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 42 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 appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-254311.pdf
Communications
(April 30, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EY.Main)
Speakers
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 21 Elderfield Crescent and require the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.