On one side of the debate stands Tony Khoury,the brother of Mick Gatto's business partner. Mr Khoury - who recently settled a long-running dispute with the tax office over millions of dollars of unexplained income - owns property that backs on to the laneway garden.
Mr Khoury says the garden,planted by neighbours,is more aptly described as a jungle,and wants it gone.
He has planning approval for a renovation and needs access for an earthmover and other equipment. Ultimately he wants to be able to drive a vehicle in and out of the lane - it was,he points out,designed for just this purpose.
On the other side of the debate is Yarra Council,which on Tuesday night will discuss how gardens in laneways might be encouraged.
Greens councillor Sam Gaylard has prompted the debate.
Last week he lodged a notice of motion to investigate"ways that gardens in[Yarra] Council laneways can be encouraged and supported by[the] council while at the same time maintaining rights of access to adjoining properties and access by the public".
Mr Khoury,who has forceful views on access to properties - his in particular - will talk at Tuesday's council meeting about the lane. Currently vehicle access is blocked by a multitude of planter boxes and pots,all filled with thriving greenery.