47 Westpoint Lane - Application to Remove a Private Tree

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The decision

2024-02-26 · 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 47 Westpoint Lane, 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 report requests that Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 47 Westpoint Lane. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns with the tree's size and location, where the roots may cause damage to the foundation, plumbing, and concrete and stone pavers. The littleleaf linden tree ( Tilia cordata ) measures 39 cm in diameter.

Show the rest of As the city filed it, 384 more characters as filed

The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

Staff recommended

The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 47 Westpoint Lane.

On the record

The item as the City filed it