Item - 2025.TE20.19
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 20, 2025 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.
TE20.19 - 86 Merrick Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Public Notice Given
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 86 Merrick Street.
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 at 86 Merrick Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns over falling chestnuts.
The horsechestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) measures 39 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/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-252693.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Joshua Levitz