Item - 2021.TE27.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

TE27.13 - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 51 Walker Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Ward:: 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its October 14, 2021 meeting.

Origin

(May 27, 2021) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned silver maple tree located at 51 Walker Avenue. The application indicates the reason for removal is to accommodate the proposed construction of a swimming pool.

The subject tree is a silver maple (Acer saccharinum), measuring 61 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Background Information

(May 31, 2021) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Application to Remove a Private Tree - 51 Walker Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169563.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the October 14, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.