Item - 2025.NY21.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 19, 2025 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY21.6 - 115 York Mills Road - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 115 York Mills Road.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 115 York Mills Road. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns that the tree's roots may cause structural damage to the foundation of the house, and that wildlife accessing the tree could cause potential damage to the roof.
The Norway spruce tree (Picea abies) measures 50 centimeters 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/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-252717.pdf