Item - 2026.TE34.94

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 32 Curzon Street.

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 32 Curzon Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate the construction of a new curb and driveway access and that the tree obstructs sightlines.

The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) measures 11 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.

This report provides updated information to Toronto and East York Community Council on a resolution between staff and the applicant concerning changes to the construction design which ensures preservation and protection of the subject tree in the original report.

There is no change to the recommendation in the original report and this information report provides updated drawings and details as per the Ward Councillor’s request.