Tree Removal - 585 Balliol Street (North Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that the request to remove one
City-owned tree at 585 Balliol Street be denied.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (October 6, 1998) from
the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism:
Purpose:
An application has been received from Mr. Janko Naglic, 585 Balliol Street, Toronto, Ontario,
M4S 1E1, for City Council to consider removal of one City owned tree because he is
concerned that the tree might fall and damage his house.
Recommendation:
That tree removal be denied.
Comments:
The tree in question is a 64 cm diameter Norway maple which is in good condition and is
valued at $4,656.33. Staff inspected the tree on September 22, 1998 and found that the tree
does not qualify for routine removal and is a significant tree in this neighbourhood.
Since there are very few large canopy trees in the proximity of this tree, and the removal of
this tree would significantly affect the aesthetics of the area, there is no staff support for the
removal of this tree.
However, should Toronto Community Council approve tree removal, it is recommended that
the owner be required to pay all costs involved, this includes the tree value of $4,656.33,
removal costs of $1,024.42 and the cost to plant a replacement tree, $475.01, for a total of
$6,155.76.
Contact Name:
Paulette Mullings
Email: pmulling@city.toronto.on.ca
Tel: 416-392-6640
Fax: 416-392-6657