Item - 2026.SC31.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 30, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also SC30.4
SC31.8 - 226 Scarboro Crescent - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Public Notice Given
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 226 Scarboro Crescent 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 Scarborough Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 226 Scarboro Crescent. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting the removal of the tree is a concern for safety with a history of branch failure and associated property damage.
The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 73 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/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-285953.pdf
Communications
(March 30, 2026) Submission from Laurence Wright (SC.Main)
(April 1, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (SC.Main)
(April 27, 2026) E-mail from Faye Doell (SC.New)
(April 27, 2026) E-mail from Gerrard Weedon and Franca Purificati (SC.New)
(April 28, 2026) E-mail from Janet Treble (SC.New)
(April 28, 2026) E-mail from Silvia and David Dobbin (SC.New)
(April 30, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (SC.New)
Motions
That the Scarborough Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 226 Scarboro Crescent 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.