Item - 2026.EY31.6

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 29, 2026. The Etobicoke York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
See also EY32.7

EY31.6 - 51 Burnhamthorpe Crescent - Application to Remove Two Private Trees

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the May 26, 2026 meeting of the Etobicoke York Community Council.

Origin

(April 8, 2026) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry

Summary

This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 51 Burnhamthorpe Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of these trees is for construction of parking spaces, walkway, and driveway associated with a two-storey fourplex building and a garden suite.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 58 cm in diameter and the Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 59 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are 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

(April 8, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry on 51 Burnhamthorpe Crescent - Application to Remove Two Private Trees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285956.pdf

Communications

(April 28, 2026) Submission from Marcus Boekelman, Distrikt (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-210544.pdf
(April 28, 2026) E-mail from Carolyn McGee, President, Islington Ratepayers and Residents Association (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-210530.pdf
(April 29, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EY.New)

Speakers

Marcus Boekelman, Distrikt

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the May 26, 2026 meeting of the Scarborough Community Council.