Item - 2025.TE20.21
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 20, 2025. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- See also 2025.TE21.22
TE20.21 - 158 Morse Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
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 158 Morse Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about potential branch failure and to open up the canopy to improve growing conditions for recently planted trees.
The tree of heaven tree (Ailanthus altissima) measures 104 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-252694.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Matthew Chavel
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.