August 24, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject:306 Beresford Avenue, Removal of Private Tree - Ward 19 High Park
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property has been filed by the owner, Mr. Thomas Kapantrias,
306 Beresford Avenue, Toronto, M6S 3B3. The applicant is concerned that the tree may fall onto the house.
Financial Implication:
N/A
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
- refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; or
- 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 and Tourism.
Comment:
The tree in question is a sixty centimetre diameter Eastern white pine in fair condition. The applicant is concerned that if
the tree were to fall it would land on the house. The white pine has been pruned heavily in the past to elevate the crown and
there are a few dead limbs at this time that require pruning. The tree is healthy and viable with no structural problems and
no evidence to indicate that the tree will uproot or fail and fall towards the house. The white pine is a significant native
species that should be protected in the City's urban forest. The applicant should have a qualified tree expert monitor the
tree regularly to ensure there are no concerns with respect to safety.
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
392-6644
Joe Halstead
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism