March 15, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject:Request for Removal of a City-owned Tree - 322 Glen Road
(Ward 23 - Midtown)
Purpose:
An application has been received from Mrs. Heather Davies, 320 Glen Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M4W 2X3, for City Council to consider removal of a City owned white pine located
at the above noted address. Mrs. Davies reports that the tree is a continual nuisance as sap is
damaging the finish on her cars.
Source of Funding:
There is no funding implications for this request.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that:
- the request for tree removal be denied.
Comments:
The tree in question is a 36 cm diameter white pine located on the City street allowance of 322
Glen Road. The tree stands in excellent condition and is valued at $1,879.28. The tree was
pruned November 2, 1998 to raise up the low branches over the driveway of 320 Glen Road.
Conclusion
It is common for certain trees such as white pine to excrete small amounts of sap which is
very difficult to remove from cars. Sap may cause discolouring of car paint. Perhaps a
protective car cover could be used to reduce the contact with sap. Since the white pine is not
structurally unsound, dead or dying, this Department recommends that the request for tree
removal be denied.
However, should Toronto Community Council approve tree removal, this Department
recommends that the applicant pay all costs involved; this includes the tree value of
$1,879.28, the removal costs of $561.04, and the costs to plant a replacement at this address,
$475.01 for a total of $2,915.33.
Contact Name:
Paulette Mullings
392-6640
Joe Halstead
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
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