November 23, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
Subject:105 Hazelwood Ave., Toronto, Ward 25 (Don River) - Municipal Code, Chapter 331,
Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property that the applicant claims
has caused damage to the house has been filed by Mrs. Dina Gatsis, 105 Hazelwood Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1K4, owner of 105 Hazelwood Avenue.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
- refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree;
- 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 thirty-eight centimetre diameter blue spruce in fair condition. The
spruce tree is located in the front yard approximately two metres from the front porch. The
applicant has not included with their application any evidence of drain or structural repairs
which have taken place or are required as a result of this tree. The spruce tree is healthy and
structurally sound and could be pruned to provide clearance from the roof of the house.
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 Jack Layton, Suite 207, Metro Hall
Councillor Pam McConnell, Suite 5, Toronto City Hall
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