August 26, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall
Office
Subject:142 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto, Ward 19 (High Park) - 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 has been filed by Mrs. Jill A. Carpenter, 142 Evelyn
Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3E2, owner of 142 Evelyn Crescent.
Recommendations:
Either 1 or 2 below.
1) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on i) the issuance of a building permit for a
rear addition and ii) the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of
the Director of Development and Support.
2) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree, requiring the applicant to abandon her plans
for an addition.
Comments:
The tree in question is a forty-three centimetre diameter white birch in fair condition. The
birch tree is located in close proximity to the rear of the existing house and any proposal for
a rear addition would require the removal of the tree. The tree has an unbalanced crown due
to past pruning on the west side to clear the property at 144 Evelyn Crescent and will require
continual pruning to maintain clearance from the homes at 142 and 144 Evelyn Crescent.
The birch tree as a species does not withstand heavy pruning and is susceptible to attack by
insect and disease at the points of pruning wounds. This particular specimen is poorly
located and reaching maturity and its removal combined with replacement planting is an
acceptable option in the opinion of urban forestry staff.
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
(Original signed by RU for SR) TF
Susan Richardson
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation,
City Hall Office
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bcc:Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, Suite 3, Toronto City Hall
Councillor David Miller, Suite 228, Metro Hall
John Macintyre, 8th Floor, Metro Hall
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