Item - 2026.EY30.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on March 31, 2026 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.
EY30.4 - 174 Church Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street and required the applicant to provide 5 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 Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is to accommodate the construction of a new basement walkout access associated with a proposed multiplex development.
The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) measures 42 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. The 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/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285133.pdf
Communications
(March 31, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EY.New)
Speakers
Luka Paradina, Tera Vie Developments Incorporated
Jordan Barker, Davey Tree Expert
Nicole Corrado
Motions
That:
1. Etobicoke York Community Council approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 174 Church Street and require the applicant to provide 5 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.