Item - 2015.SC10.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 9, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on November 10, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 9, 2015.
SC10.3 - 50 McCowan Road - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 36 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on December 9 and 10, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 50 McCowan Road, and require the owner to protect the tree in accordance with the City specifications and replace any excavated area with high quality top soil to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84828.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-09-2015 10:40 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - SC10.3 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, David Shiner |
SC10.3 - 50 McCowan Road - Application to Remove a Private Tree
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 36 - Scarborough Southwest
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 50 McCowan Road, and require the owner to protect the tree in accordance with the City specifications and replace any excavated area with high quality top soil to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry.
Origin
Summary
This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 50 McCowan Road. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to accommodate construction of a new home and to address the nuisance from shade, falling needles and dripping sap.
The subject tree is a white spruce (Picea glauca), measuring 63 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy, maintainable and growing in an appropriate location.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84828.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 50 McCowan Road, and require the owner to protect the tree in accordance with the City specifications and replace any excavated area with high quality top soil to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry.