3.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TREE AT 4 CORBETT AVENUE
Ward 27, York-Humber.
The York Community Council, at its meeting of May 27, 1998, deferred consideration of the following letter to its
meeting of June 24, 1998, and directed that the owners of the properties at 6, 8, 13, and 15 Corbett Avenue be
notified of the proposed removal of the tree, and that the City Clerk be advised of any concerns/comments by June
11, 1998.
Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber
(May 25, 1998)
Could you please put the attached memo on the agenda as an added starter for the meeting of York Community Council on
May 27, 1998.
W. N. K. Bowser, Director of Parks
(May 25, 1998)
The above address is the site of construction two, new semi-detached homes, and we have recently received a request from
Mrs. Cerqueira, owner of 4 Corbett Avenue to remove a City-owned Siberian Elm tree, located in front of the westerly
residence.
Please note that at the March 24, 1997 Works and Parks Committee meeting (Item B-12), the removal of a second, smaller
tree (in front of the proposed #2 Corbett Avenue) was conditionally approved i.e. requiring receipt of $500.00 (for
replanting) and notification of the proposal to four neighbours (#=s 6, 8, 13, and 15 Corbett Avenue).
In March, 1997, the remaining tree was valued at $1,200.00. Currently, as a result of some Hydro pruning to facilitate new
hydro lines, the subject tree is valued at $1,000.00.
Recommendation:
That upon approval of both local Councillors (Frances Nunziata and Bill Saundercook) and the notification of this
proposal to the same four Corbett Avenue neighbours (#=s 6, 8, 13, and 15), permission be granted to the Parks Division to
accept $1,000.00 in return for the removal of the tree and replacement with a burlapped root ball ( B and B) tree at No. 4
Corbett Avenue following construction.
Please advise as soon as possible if you are in agreement with this proposal as the applicant, Mrs. Cerqueira, is in the
process of construction and therefore anxious for resolution of this matter.
For further information on this issue, please contact Mark Procunier, Forestry Supervisor, at 394-2703.
