Item - 2026.NY33.21
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 26, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY33.21 - 5 Vonda Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 5 Vonda Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that the North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately-owned tree located at 5 Vonda Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is a concern for potential future failure.
The silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) measures 90 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-286695.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/comm/communicationfile-211556.pdf
(May 21, 2026) Submission from Dmitry Kozhukh (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/comm/communicationfile-211600.pdf
(May 26, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (NY.Supp)
Speakers
Nicole Corrado
Motions
North York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove 1 privately-owned tree located at 5 Vonda Avenue 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.
Vote (Amend Item) May-26-2026
| Result: Lost | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Lily Cheng, Mike Colle |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Rachel Chernos Lin |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are James Pasternak (Chair) |
Vote (Adopt Item) May-26-2026
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Rachel Chernos Lin |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Lily Cheng, Mike Colle |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are James Pasternak (Chair) |