5.8 LOUVAIN STREET, REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL

Ward 27, York Humber.

K. W. Dickin, Yorks Parks and Recreation

(October 1, 1998)

Purpose:

Councillor Nunziata has been contacted by Mrs. Hinchcliffe of 8 Louvain Street and requested that the city-owned fruit bearing tree on the boulevard be removed.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Status:

Pruning costs are approved in the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendations:

That the city-owned flowering crab located on the boulevard in front of 8 Louvain Street not be removed as requested by the homeowner as it does not qualify related to the tree by-law.

Comments:

In accordance with the tree-by-law the Flowering Crab located on the boulevard does not qualify for removal as the tree is in good condition. Our tree investigator has had an opportunity to visit the site and has recommended pruning of the tree and a work order has been processed. Staff understand that there is high maintenance involved with this tree species, however, it is a popular tree in the York area with four (4) others located on Louvain Street. If the Flowering Crab located in front of 8 Louvain was removed we may receive requests from other residents on the street that would reduce the tree inventory on Louvain.

Conclusion:

The tree in front of 8 Louvain be pruned, and if the residents requires assistance with maintenance appropriate staff provide contacts for agencies in the York area, that can provide home assistance.

Contact Name:

W.N. Kevin Bowser, Director of Parks

Tel: 394-2487Fax: 394-2707