September 20, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Joe Halstead, Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
Subject:353 Brunswick Avenue- Removal of Private Tree, Ward 23 - Midtown
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property has been filed by Ms. Carol Morrison and Mr. James
Massiah, owners of 353 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, M5R 2Z1. The applicants would like to build a rear addition that
would require removal of the tree.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
- issue a permit for tree removal; or
- refuse to issue a permit for tree removal.
Comments:
The tree in question is a 64 centimetre diameter Tree of Heaven in fair condition. The tree is located close to the rear of the
house and the stem is growing through a hole in the verandah roof. The proposed addition could not be constructed without
removal of the tree. Although the tree is healthy and viable, it is a fast growing weak wooded specimen that is located very
close to the house. If the Tree of Heaven is removed, there is no suitable location to plant a replacement tree on the private
portion of this property. There are numerous trees on the property including Norway maples and other Tree of Heaven.
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
