Removal of Tree at 4 Corbett Avenue
Ward 27, York-Humber
The York Community Council recommends that:
(1)the City-owned Siberian Elm tree located in front of the westerly residence at 4 Corbett Avenue, be removed;
(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, be authorized to:
(a)acccept $1,000.00 from the owner(s) of 4 Corbett Avenue, in return for the removal of the tree and its
replacement with a B&B tree, following construction; and
(b)use the $1,000.00 for the planting of trees in the community along Corbett Avenue; and
(4)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
The Community Council submits the following communication (May 25, 1998) from Mr. Kevin Bowser, York
Director of Parks to Councillor Frances Nunziata:
The above address is the site of construction two, new semi-detached homes, and we have recently received a request from
Mrs. Cerqueira, owner of 4 Corbett Avenue to remove a City-owned Siberian Elm tree, located in front of the westerly
residence.
Please note that at the March 24, 1997 Works and Parks Committee meeting (Item B-12), the removal of a second, smaller
tree (in front of the proposed No. 2 Corbett Avenue) was conditionally approved i.e. requiring receipt of $500.00 (for
replanting) and notification of the proposal to four neighbours (Nos. 6, 8, 13, and 15 Corbett Avenue).
In March, 1997, the remaining tree was valued at $1,200.00. Currently, as a result of some Hydro pruning to facilitate new
hydro lines, the subject tree is valued at $1,000.00.
Recommendation:
That upon approval by the York Community Council to remove the City-owned Siberian Elm tree at 4 Corbett Avenue,
and notification of this proposal to the same four Corbett Avenue neighbours (Nos. 6, 8, 13, and 15), that permission be
granted to the York Parks Division to accept $1,000.00 in return for the removal of the tree and replacement with a
burlapped root ball ( B and B) tree at No. 4 Corbett Avenue following construction.
Please advise as soon as possible if you are in agreement with this proposal as the applicant, Mrs. Cerqueira, is in the
process of construction and therefore anxious for resolution of this matter.
For further information on this issue, please contact Mark Procunier, Forestry Supervisor, at 394-2703.
