January 5, 1998

To: East York Community Council

From: Richard Z. Tomaszewicz, Commissioner of Development Services

Subject: Parking Restrictions on Coxwell Avenue

Purpose:

To amend East York Area By-law No. 92-93, Schedule VIII, "No Parking", to introduce a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition adjacent to 806 Coxwell Avenue and improve sightlines for the residents of 806 and 808 Coxwell Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The recommended change can be implemented within the existing Borough Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

Council Reference/Background/History:

The proposed parking restriction is recommended to address the concerns of Sam and Marg Anderson, 806 Coxwell Avenue, who have difficulty exiting their driveway when vehicles are parked on Coxwell Avenue, adjacent to their driveway.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Anderson's expressed concerns with respect to parking problems on the west side of Coxwell Avenue, from Sammon Avenue south and parking immediately in front of their home. They are also concerned with the ability of the Works Department to clean the streets and clear the snow on Coxwell Avenue.

They recommend the adoption of some of the other parking restrictions already in place in the neighbourhood, including an extension of the current 15 metre corner restriction in place on the west side of Coxwell Avenue, south to eliminate one parking space adjacent to their home.

Currently, the west side of Coxwell Avenue, south of Queensdale Avenue, is governed by a 15 metre corner parking restriction, south of Queensdale Avenue, and a " No Standing" zone, north of Springdale Avenue which serves the Toronto Transit Commission bus stop at this corner. Approximately 3 parking spaces are available between these two parking restrictions on Coxwell Avenue. These spaces are governed by the 3-hour parking By-law.

The east side of Coxwell Avenue, opposite 806 Coxwell Avenue is governed by the unsigned 3-hour parking By-law. Metered parking exists north of Sammon Avenue on both sides of Coxwell Avenue.

The Anderson's share their driveway with the residents of 808 Coxwell Avenue.

Staff have investigated parking operations in front of the Anderson's home and confirm that the parking space located immediately north of the driveway to 806 and 808 Coxwell Avenue is being used on a daily basis. This space, however, is approximately 3 metres in length and is bounded by the driveway to 806/808 Coxwell Avenue and the driveway to 810 Coxwell Avenue. The parking space can only be used by small vehicles. Mid-sized cars and trucks encroach into either driveway. Staff concur with the Anderson's that sightlines can become restricted if a vehicle is parked immediately north of the driveway to 806/808 Coxwell Avenue and encroaches into their driveway.

To reduce sightline restrictions for vehicles accessing 806 and 808 Coxwell Avenue, it would be prudent to extend the existing 15 metre corner parking restriction a further 4 metres to the south. This would eliminate 1 parking space which is technically available only for a small vehicle.

Staff do not recommend the introduction of any further parking restrictions on Coxwell Avenue at this time in this area. While further parking restrictions, would potentially assist staff in maintaining the roadway, we recognize the importance in allowing residents to park on the street, especially in areas with limited on-site parking opportunities.

Conclusions:

Staff recommend that the existing corner parking restriction on the west side of Coxwell Avenue, south of Queensdale Avenue, be extended a further 4 metres to the south. This would provide for clearer sightlines for motorists exiting the driveway to 806 and 808 Coxwell Avenue. The proposed restriction would remove 1 parking space, however this space can only accommodate small vehicles.

Contact Name:

Peter Bartos, Transportation Engineer

East York Area

778-2225

Richard Z. Tomaszewicz

Commissioner of Development Services

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