Tree Removal - 114 Highbourne Road (North Toronto - Ward 22)

The Toronto Community Council recommends

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property to allow for construction of an addition has been filed by Mr. & Mrs. Wright, 114 Highbourne Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 2J6, owner's of 114 Highbourne Road.

Financial Implications:

N/A

Recommendations:

Either 1, or 2 below

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on:

(i)the tree in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the tree; and

(ii)the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism; or

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the addition.

Comments:

The tree in question is a thirty-six centimetre diameter horsechestnut in fair condition. The owners have stated that they would like to upgrade their home by constructing a rear addition that would require the removal of the tree in question. The tree is located approximately five metres west of the existing foundation and any excavation for an addition within this zone would significantly injure the tree. The property is well treed and in addition to the fruit associated with the chestnut, the owner's have to contend with fruit from a mature hickory tree located at the front of the property. If the chestnut tree is removed and an addition constructed, the property can still accommodate the planting of a large growing shade tree. The owners have indicated their willingness to comply with this condition.

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@toronto.ca