July 22, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:Dominic Gulli, Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council
Subject:Introduction of a Parking Prohibition:
Collingdale Road (Rexdale-Thistletown)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of an overnight parking prohibition on the south and east sides
of Collingdale Road from a point 183.0 metres south of John Garland Boulevard (west
intersection) to a point 107.0 metres south of John Garland Boulevard (east intersection);
and on the east-north, and west sides of Collingdale Road between Hartismere Court and
John Garland Boulevard (east intersection).
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are
contained in the 1998 Transportation Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on the west side of Collingdale Road between
John Garland Boulevard (west intersection) to a point 183.0 metres south thereof;
(2)parking be prohibited on the east side of Collingdale Road between John Garland
Boulevard (east intersection) to a point 107.0 metres south thereof; and
(3)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of correspondence from
Gene Valent, 53 Collingdale Road (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of an
overnight parking prohibition for both sides of Collingdale Road between John Garland
Boulevard (east intersection) to John Garland Boulevard (west intersection).
The fifty (50) affected homeowners who reside on both sides of Collingdale Road between
John Garland Boulevard (east intersection) to John Garland Boulevard (west intersection)
were polled by letter to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 3). There were
twenty-five (25) respondents to the poll: twenty (20) were in favour of the proposal and five
(5) opposed. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.
Discussion:
Collingdale Road is a two lane roadway; parking is prohibited on the west side of
Collingdale Road (at the rear of West Humber Collegiate Institute), and on the east side of
the street in front of Garland Park. Parking is permitted on all other sections of the street for
a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate area is predominantly
residential. Medium density housing occupies the area on the north side of John Garland
Boulevard, and on both sides of Jamestown Crescent. West Humber Collegiate Institute is
located on the south-east corner of Martin Grove Road and John Garland Boulevard.
Greenholme Public School is located on Jamestown Crescent north of John Garland
Boulevard. The high incidence of on-street parking on Collingdale Road can be attributed to
the proximity of this street to the medium density housing complexes in the immediate area.
Residents of these complexes frequently park on Collingdale Road, often in excess of the
three hour maximum limitation. A staff review of the parking supply at these buildings
clearly indicates that adequate parking facilities have been provides on-site. Periodic police
enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution to this
problem.
Conclusions:
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: Collingdale Road
