August 31, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall
Office
Subject:48 Symington Avenue, Toronto, Ward 21 (Davenport) - Municipal Code, Chapter
331, Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property that is heaving concrete
steps and walkways has been filed by Sudan Madhu Sharma and Urmila Sharma, 48
Symington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3W1, owner's of 48 Symington Avenue.
Recommendations:
Either 1 or 2 below.
1) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.
2) Issue a permit for removal of the tree conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a
replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support.
Comments:
The tree in question is a seventy-four centimetre diameter American elm in fair condition.
The elm tree is located at the front of the property approximately two metres from the
foundation of the house. The root system of the tree has caused cracking and heaving of a
concrete walkway at 46 Symington and has also caused heaving of the steps at 48
Symington. The owner of 46 Symington would like to repair the walkway and has therefore
approached the owner's of 48 Symington to submit the application for tree removal. If
repairs to the walkway and stairs are made and the tree remains there is the potential that
further cracking and heaving could result due to the expansion of the trees root system.
There has been no evidence submitted with the application that would indicate that the tree
is causing any damage to the foundations of either 46 or 48 Symington Avenue. There are
very few mature trees on this street and removing the elm would be unfortunate.
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 Betty Disero, Suite 11, Toronto City Hall
Councillor Dennis Fotinos, Suite 222, Metro Hall
John Macintyre, 8th Floor, Metro Hall
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