Item - 2026.NY32.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 29, 2026 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.
- See also 2026.NY31.8
NY32.1 - 15 Marchwood 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 15 Marchwood 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.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 15 Marchwood Drive and 111 Sandringham Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is concern about the potential damage to a cabana, pool equipment, and fence as the tree grows.
The Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) measures 54 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. The Community Council has delegated authority from the 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/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-285957.pdf
Communications
(March 31, 2026) Submission from Richard Eaton, Pristine Property Maintenance (NY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/comm/communicationfile-209795.pdf
(April 29, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (NY.Supp)
Speakers
Nicole Corrado
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 15 Marchwood 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.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-29-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |