Tree Removal at 952 Port Union Road

South of Highway No. 401

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 1, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To obtain authority to remove one (1) tree from the former Metropolitan Toronto (Metro) road right-of-way at 952 Port Union Road to allow a vehicular access.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that authority be granted for the removal of a Norway Maple from the road right-of-way at 952 Port Union Road, subject to the following conditions:

(1)payment in full of the replacement value of the Norway Maple ($3,295.00); and

(2)the planting of two additional White Ash trees within the Port Union Road right-of-way.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Metro By-Law 211-74 reads as follows: "No person shall without the approval of the Metropolitan Council, (ii) injure or destroy or cut down any tree or shrub on a metropolitan road."

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The owner of 952 Port Union Road is proposing to construct a single family residence at this address. There are three city-owned trees within the road right-of-way fronting this property;

(a)a 40.5 centimetre diameter Norway maple in good condition located at the north end of the property is unaffected;

(b)a 39.5 centimetre diameter White Ash in good health has been saved through a redesign of the access; and

(c)a 48 centimetre diameter Norway Maple in poor health must be removed to accommodate design changes to the access; the value of this tree is $3,295.00.

As part of the negotiations with Mr. Lawless (the applicant), two (2) additional White Ash trees will be planted on City property.

Conclusion:

The Norway Maple must be removed in order to provide vehicular access to the proposed new single family residence at 952 Port Union Road. It is therefore recommended that authority to remove the tree be granted subject to the conditions set out in this report.

Contact Name:

Keeva G. Lane, Supervisor, Road Allowance Control, Transportation

Phone No.: (416) 392-9312

Fax No.: (416) 392-9317

E-mail Address: keeva_lane.metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca