October 6, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Subject:Request For Removal Of One City Owned Tree - 585 Balliol Street

(Ward 22 - North Toronto)

Purpose:

An application has been received from Mr. Janko Naglic, 585 Balliol Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1E1, for City Council to consider removal of one City owned tree because he is concerned that the tree might fall and damage his house.

Recommendation:

That tree removal be denied.

Comments:

The tree in question is a 64 cm diameter Norway maple which is in good condition and is valued at $4,656.33. Staff inspected the tree on September 22, 1998 and found that the tree does not qualify for routine removal and is a significant tree in this neighbourhood.

Since there are very few large canopy trees in the proximity of this tree, and the removal of this tree would significantly affect the aesthetics of the area, there is no staff support for the removal of this tree.

However, should Toronto Community Council approve tree removal, it is recommended that the owner be required to pay all costs involved, this includes the tree value of $4,656.33, removal costs of $1,024.42 and the cost to plant a replacement tree, $475.01, for a total of $6,155.76.

Contact Name: Paulette Mullings

Email: pmulling@city.toronto.on.ca

Tel: 416-392-6640

Fax: 416-392-6657

Joe Halstead

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

Metro Hall

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