Tree Removal - 353 Brunswick Avenue (Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council issue a permit for tree removal at 353 Brunswick Avenue and that the applicant contribute $500.00 to the Urban Forestry Program for the planting of a tree on municipal property in the neighbourhood.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (September 20, 1999) from the Commissioner Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

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

(1)issue a permit for tree removal; or

(2)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