July 22, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:Dominic Gulli, Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council
Subject:Introduction of a Parking Prohibition:
Longbourne Drive (Markland-Centennial)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on the south side of Longbourne Drive
between Westwynd Court (west intersection) and a point 34.75 metres east thereof to
eliminate a continuous over-time parking problem.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate signage are allocated in the
1998 Transportation Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on the south side of Longbourne Drive between Westwynd Court
(west intersection) and a point 34.75 metres east thereof; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of a petition from the
residents of Longbourne Drive and Westwynd Court (Attachment No. 2) requesting the
introduction of a parking prohibition on Longbourne Drive between Westwynd Court (west
intersection) and a point 34.75 metres west thereof. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.
Comments:
Longbourne Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street
for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly
residential.
The high incidence of on-street parking on Longbourne Drive can be attributed to the
proximity of this street to the high/medium density housing complexes in the immediate
area. Residents of these complexes frequently park on this section of Longbourne Drive,
often in excess of the three hour limitation. Periodic police enforcement has had little effect
in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.
Conclusion:
Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected
residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be
appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning
(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.
D. Gulli
Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council
Works and Emergency Services
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Attachments
ccStreet File: Longbourne Drive
