Item - 2025.NY28.18
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 5, 2025 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY28.18 - 55 Millersgrove Drive - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 55 Millersgrove Drive 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 North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 55 Millersgrove Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is over concern that the tree's roots are causing structural issues with the house, including damage to the foundation, porch structure, window frames, and patio. As well, the roots have blocked sanitary sewer lines leading to basement flooding.
The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 50 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 City's decision to deny a tree permit.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-259880.pdf
Communications
(December 4, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (NY.Supp)
Speakers
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. North York Community Council approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 55 Millersgrove Drive 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.