November 25, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
Subject:123 Sheldrake Blvd., Toronto, Ward 22 (North Toronto) - Municipal Code, Chapter
331, Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property to provide more sunlight to
a proposed deck and flower gardens has been filed by Mr. David Streight Milne, 123
Sheldrake Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M4P 281, owner of 123 Sheldrake Boulevard.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
- refuse to issue a permit for tree removal;
- 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 sixty-five centimetre diameter American elm in fair condition. The
elm tree is located along the west property line and the crown of the tree would provide
shading from the afternoon sun to the proposed deck. The rear yard of the property is quite
large and can accomodate plant material that requires direct sunlight and shade tolerant plant
material under the canopy of the elm tree. The native elm tree is a rare and significant species
in Toronto's urban forest and every effort should be made to incorporate this specimen into
landscape plans.
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:Andrew Pickett
Telephone:(416) 392-6644
Facsimile:(416) 392-6657
e-mail:apickett@city.toronto.on.ca
Joe Halstead
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
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bcc:Councillor Anne Johnston, Suite 205, Metro Hall
Councillor Michael Walker, Suite 12, Toronto City Hall
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