411 Brock Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree

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The decision

2026-01-13 · Toronto and East York Community Council · deferred

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the February 19, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because: its roots are lifting patio stones and cracking a concrete walkway, creating safety hazards; the tree has limited soil volume due to proximity to the house and a retaining wall, reducing stability; and as it grows taller, exposure to wind and inadequate anchorage increases concerns of potential uprooting.

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The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pugens) measures 45 cm in diameter. 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 appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

Staff recommended

The Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue.

On the record

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