July 9, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall
Office
Subject:53 Hillholm Road, Toronto, Ward 23 (Midtown) - Municipal Code, Chapter 331,
Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property to allow for the
construction of a rear addition to the existing house has been filed by Brown, Dryer, Karol,
Barristers & Solicitors, 5075 Yonge Street, Suite 900, North York, Ontario, M2N 6C6,
agent for the owner of 53 Hillholm Road.
Recommendations:
Either 1 or 2 below.
1) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a
replacement tree on the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and
Support.
2) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree requiring the applicant to redesign the
proposed new addition.
Comments:
The tree in question is a thirty-three centimetre diameter linden in fair condition. The
arborist report prepared by Al Miley & Associates that accompanies this application states
that the linden tree is in fair condition with no obvious structural or biological problems. The
report states that the proximity of the tree to the existing structure has necessitated the
removal of branches on the house side to above the roof line, but that further pruning is still
required to provide clearance from the roof of the house. The base of the tree is located 1.75
metres from the rear of the southeast corner of the house. The tree is close enough to the
existing house that any addition constructed at the southeast rear portion will require the
removal of the tree.
A notice of application sign was posted on the property for the required 14 day posting
period, in order to notify the neighbourhood and provide an opportunity for objection to the
application. No written objections were received in response to the application to remove the
tree in question.
Contact Name:Richard Ubbens
Telephone:(416) 392-1894
Facsimile:(416) 392-6657
e-mail:rubbens@city.toronto.on.ca
Susan Richardson
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation,
City Hall Office
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bcc:Councillor John Adams, Suite 18, Toronto City Hall
Councillor Ila Bossons, Suite 214, Metro Hall
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