Request for Removal of a City-Owned Tree -
7 Gange Avenue (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends adoption of the following report
(February 27, 1998) from the Director, Development and Support, Toronto Parks and
Recreation:
Purpose:
City Council approval is required respecting staff decisions on applications for removal of trees
on municipal property pursuant to: Municipal Code, Chapter 331, Article I; authority delegated
to City staff to plant, maintain or remove trees; and approved criteria.
The Toronto Community Council as a standing Committee of City Council under the Procedural
Bylaw has been authorized to hear deputations, if any, and make recommendations to City
Council respecting staff decisions, on among other things requests to remove trees located on
City street allowance.
An application has been received from Mr. Alex Boros, Architect for the removal of a City
owned tree in order to facilitate construction of professional offices.
Recommendation:
That City Council approve the following staff decision:
(1) the applicant submit payment for the value of the tree-of-heaven, removal and
replacement costs, a total of $1,746.76; and
(2) the applicant plant four new trees in turf on Gange Avenue City street allowance upon
completion of the project in accordance with Landscape Plan L1 prepared by Laura Starr
Landscape Ltd. date stamped February 9, 1998 by Urban Development Services.
Comments:
I have received a request from Mr. Alex Boros, Architect, 421 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto,
M5N 1A4, that Toronto Community Council consider removal of a City owned tree-of-heaven at
the above noted address. Mr. Boros reports that the tree is in direct conflict with a proposed
vehicle entrance. The request forms part of a Site Plan Approval application filed with Urban
Development Services for the purpose of facilitating construction of professional offices.
The tree in question is a 37cm diameter tree-of-heaven. The tree stands in fair condition and is
valued at $878.19. Tree removal costs are $392.76 and tree replacement costs in turf are
$475.62, for a total of $1,746.57.
The applicant proposes to plant four new 'Autumn Blaze' Freeman maple in turf on Gange
Avenue as part of the landscape improvements associated with this project. The planting of these
new trees will enhance the streetscape in this area. I therefore recommend approval for removal
of this tree subject to conditions set out in this report.
Contact Name:
Warren Quan, Email: wquan@city.toronto.on.ca, Tel: 416-392-1940, Fax: 416-392-6657.