September 21, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
Subject:34 Rosedale Heights Drive, Toronto, Ward 23 (Midtown) - Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property that is growing too close to a garage has been filed by
Mr. Stephen Harris, 34 Rosedale Heights Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1C3, owner of 34 Rosedale Heights Drive.
Recommendations:
Either 1 or 2 below.
1) Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree.
2) Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.
Comments:
The tree in question is a forty centimetre diameter Norway spruce in fair condition and located at the southwest corner of
a garage. The arborist report prepared by Ontario Tree Experts, that accompanies this application, states that the spruce
tree is in good condition but poorly located and that it's growth is beginning to cause damage to the foundation and wall
of the garage. The property is well treed with mature native species and if approval is granted for the removal of the
spruce there is sufficient space on the property to plant a replacement tree. The spruce tree is healthy and if it remains it
will live for several more decades. If the tree is not removed there is the potential as it becomes larger that it will damage
the garage.
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
Joe Halstead
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
Metro Hall
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bcc:Councillor John Adams, Suite 18, Toronto City Hall
Councillor Ila Bossons, Suite 214, Metro Hall
John Macintyre, 8th Floor, Metro Hall
Andrew Pickett, 5th Floor, East Tower, City Hall
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