Application to Remove a Private Tree - 4 Hamlyn Crescent

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The decision

2022-06-27 · Etobicoke York Community Council · amended

As filed

The Etobicoke York Community Council: 1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 4 Hamlyn Crescent, and require the applicant to provide five replacement trees which can be achieved in a combination of on-site planting and cash-in-lieu of planting to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. This report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 4 Hamlyn Crescent. The application indicates the reason provided for removal is due to heaving tree roots that are causing significant structural damage to the garage wall and floor, and to the driveway.

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The subject tree is an American elm tree (Ulmus americana), measuring 63 cm in diameter. The Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

Staff recommended

The Acting Director of Urban Forestry recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 4 Hamlyn Crescent.

On the record

The item as the City filed it