December 29, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
Subject:250 Lytton Boulevard, Toronto, Ward 22 (North Toronto) Municipal Code, Chapter
331, Article III, Trees
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property due to problems with fruit
and to allow for the construction of a new garage has been filed by Mr. Harold Moffatt, 1032
Graham Sideroad, R.R. #2 Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4V9, agent for the owner of 250 Lytton
Boulevard.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
- issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement
tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture &
Tourism;
- refuse to issue a permit for tree removal.
Comments:
The tree in question is a fifty-six centimetre diameter black walnut in fair condition. The
arborist report prepared by Harold Moffatt, dated November 18, 1998, that accompanies the
application states that the walnut tree is healthy. The report states that the owner has applied
for a building permit to construct a new storage facility in the location of the tree and that the
fruit from the tree has been a constant concern to the owner and an adjacent neighbour with a
swimming pool. The crown of the tree overhangs a neighbours swimming pool and the
pruning required to provide clearance from the pool would be excessive and detrimental to the
health of the tree. If a permit is issued for the removal of the walnut tree, there is sufficient
space in the rear yard for the planting of a large growing replacement tree.
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. Three letters in support of the application for tree removal were received.
Copies of these letters have been forwarded to the Community Council Secretary for the
Community Council to review.
Contact Name:
Andrew Pickett
Telephone:(416) 392-6644
Facsimile:(416) 392-6657
e-mail:apickett@toronto.ca
Joe Halstead
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
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bcc:Councillor Anne Johnston, Suite 205, Metro Hall
Councillor Michael Walker, Suite 12, Toronto City Hall
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