Tree Removal - 172 Fairlawn Avenue (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council refuse to issue a permit for tree removal at 172 Fairlawn Avenue.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (November 25, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:

Purpose:

An application for a permit to remove one tree on private property due to concerns with falling fruit, and branches interfering with the roof has been filed by Ms. Carol Ann Hall, 172 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 1S8, owner of 172 Fairlawn Avenue.

Financial Implications:

N/A

Recommendations:

Either 1, or 2 below

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal;

(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 fifty centimetre diameter black walnut in fair condition. The black walnut tree is located approximately four metres from the rear foundation of the house and the crown of the tree overhangs the rear yards, roof and deck of 170 and 172 Fairlawn Avenue. The black walnut tree is a healthy and viable specimen and could be pruned to remove limbs that are interfering with the roofs of the houses.

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@city.toronto.on.ca