Item - 2026.SC30.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC30.3 - 224 Timberbank Boulevard - Application to Remove Two Private Trees
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Denied the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 224 Timberbank Boulevard.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 224 Timberbank Boulevard. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of two trees is that the trees are causing damage to hardscape areas, uplifting interlocking pavers, and shifting adjacent concrete surfaces, resulting in tripping hazards. The property owner is also concerned the roots could be damaging the foundation of the building.
The two honey locust trees (Gleditsia triacanthos) measure 72 cm and 60 cm in diameter respectively. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are both 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/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-285135.pdf
Communications
(April 1, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (SC.New)