Tree Removal -
24 Yonge Boulevard (North Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council refuse to issue a permit
for tree removal at 24 Yonge Boulevard.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (May 7, 1999) from the
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property that is close to a garage and
drops sap on parked vehicles has been filed by Mr. Grieg Mason, Tradewinds Tree Care, 69
Larmont Street, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1V8, agent for the owner of 24 Yonge Boulevard, Mr.
Edward O'Sullivan, 90 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1S6.
Recommendations:
Either 1, or 2 below
(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; 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
& Tourism.
Comments:
The tree in question is a sixty-two centimetre diameter black walnut in fair condition. The tree
is located next to a dilapidated wooden garage, and a portion of the crown overhangs the
parking area for the property. The issue of falling fruit and sap onto parked cars can be
remedied with the purchase of a car cover, or construction of a simple carport. The walnut tree
is a healthy and very significant specimen that is environmentally and aesthetically important
to properties on McNairn Avenue and Yonge Boulevard, and a tree worthy of protection in the
community.
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. One written objection was received in response to the application to remove the
tree in question. A copy of this letter has been forwarded to the Community Council for
consideration in this matter.
Contact Name:
Andrew Pickett, 392-6644
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(A copy of a letter, referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of the
Toronto Community Council with the agenda for its meeting on May 26, 1999, and a copy
thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk).
The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had
before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, the following communications, and
copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
-(May 25, 1999) from Mr. Barry Campbell, Campbell & Partners Communication; and
-(Undated) from Scott and Laura Purdy.
Mr. Bob Dejong appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the
foregoing matter.
