Tree Removal - 105 Hazelwood Avenue (Don River)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council refuse to issue a permit for tree removal at 105 Hazelwood Avenue.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (November 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property that the applicant claims has caused damage to the house has been filed by Mrs. Dina Gatsis, 105 Hazelwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1K4, owner of 105 Hazelwood Avenue.

Financial Implications:

N/A

Recommendations:

Either 1, or 2 below

(1)refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree; or

(2)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.

Comments:

The tree in question is a thirty-eight centimetre diameter blue spruce in fair condition. The spruce tree is located in the front yard approximately two metres from the front porch. The applicant has not included with their application any evidence of drain or structural repairs which have taken place or are required as a result of this tree. The spruce tree is healthy and structurally sound and could be pruned to provide clearance from the roof of the house.

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