Item - 2026.TE32.22

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
  • See also 2026.TE33.29

TE32.22 - 326 Durie Street - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
4 - Parkdale - High Park

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 28, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Origin

(April 9, 2026) Report from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry

Summary

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 326 Durie Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to facilitate the construction of a front yard parking pad.

 

The saucer magnolia tree (Magnolia x soulangeana) measures 14 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. 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 9, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry on 326 Durie Street - Application to Remove a City-Owned Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285963.pdf

Communications

(April 29, 2026) Presentation from Brian Abbey, Adtek Building Consultants (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-210645.pdf
(April 30, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the May 28, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council