Tree Removal - 1560 Yonge Street (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 24, 1999) from the
Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
Forestry has received a request from the owners of 1560 Yonge Street, to remove five City-owned trees at this location to
facilitate the development and expansion of Delisle Court. The trees must be removed in order to allow for construction of
an underground garage and vehicular access ramp.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Toronto Community Council approve the request for removal of five city-owned trees at 1560
Yonge Street conditional upon the applicant paying for all costs associated with the value of the trees and proposed
removals, for a total of $4146.56.
Background:
This request for tree removals has been received in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Application which proposes to construct a residential condominium on the property. The proposed development precludes
the retention of the trees in question given the size and scale of the development.
Comments:
Forestry is in receipt of a request from NAK Design Group, acting on behalf of the owner of 1560 Yonge Street that the
City consider the removal of five city-owned trees situated on Delisle Avenue. The trees in question are elm and mulberry,
in fair condition with diameters ranging from 20 to 24 centimetres. The trees are currently growing in a poor location on
the city road allowance within a retaining wall constructed between the Delisle Court parking area and the proposed
location of the condominiums.
As required by Forestry Services, the applicant must provide payment to the City in the amount of $4146.56 to cover the
value of the trees in question and the associated removal and replacement costs.
Conclusion:
The applicant has agreed to pay for all costs associated with the value of the trees, the removal costs and replacement costs
for a total of $4146.56. In addition, a landscape plan has been submitted that demonstrates that the applicant will plant six
new trees on the City road allowance at this location once construction is complete.
Contact Name:
Vicky Jeffery, 392-7390
