Item - 2025.EY24.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 3, 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.
EY24.9 - 360 Melrose Street - Application to Remove a City Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street, conditional upon the applicant:
a. providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($583.00) to be removed;
b. agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
c. providing 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; and
d. providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate a new proposed driveway related to a lot severance.
The ruby red horsechestnut tree (Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii') measures 8 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 appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-256442.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Sebastian Bravo, Cohen and Master Tree and Shrub Services Limited
Motions
That:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 360 Melrose Street, conditional upon the applicant:
a. providing payment of the appraised value of the tree ($583.00) to be removed;
b. agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense;
c. providing 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; and
d. providing a tree planting security deposit to cover the cost of planting and warranty for a period of two years for all trees to be planted on City property.