July 8, 1998
To:East York Community Council
From:John W. Thomas P.Eng., MBA
Director of Transportation and Engineering Services
East York District
Subject:Proposed Traffic Control Plan - 870 Pape Avenue Ward 1
Purpose:
To report on the proposed parking restrictions, stop control and one-way street designations
for East York Avenue, Macphail Avenue and the associated laneways which form part of the
870 Pape Avenue development located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Pape
Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Source of Funds:
Funds have secured from the developer for the costs associated with the erection of the
required signage.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the east side of the lane west of East York Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the
lane south of Macphail Avenue;
(2)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the east side of East York Avenue from Mortimer Avenue to Macphail Avenue;
(3)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane west of Pape Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the lane north
of Macphail Avenue;
(4)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane north of Macphail Avenue, between East York Avenue and Pape
Avenue;
(5)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the north side of Macphail Avenue between the lane west of East York Avenue and Pape
Avenue;
(6)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on the south side of Macphail Avenue from a point 32 metres west of Pape Avenue to the
lane west of East York Avenue;
(7)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime
on both sides of the lane south of Macphail Avenue from Pape Avenue to the lane west of
East York Avenue;
(8)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate the lane west of East
York Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the lane south of Macphail Avenue as one-way
southbound;
(9)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate East York Avenue
between Macphail Avenue and Mortimer Avenue as one-way northbound;
(10)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate Macphail Avenue
between Pape Avenue and East York Avenue as one-way westbound;
(11)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
westbound motorists on Macphail Avenue at the lane west of East York Avenue;
(12)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
southbound motorists on the lane west of Pape Avenue at the lane north of Macphail
Avenue; and,
(13)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for
westbound motorists on the lane north of Macphail Avenue at East York Avenue.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In October, 1997, East York Council approved a development consisting of 80 townhouse
style units at the southwest corner of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. A Plan of
Subdivision has been registered and construction has begun. In advance of the completion of
the project, it is necessary to pass By-laws dealing with parking restrictions, one-way street
designations, and stop signs which were developed during the planning of this project.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The development at 870 Pape Avenue consists of 2 public streets and 4 public lanes
serving the garages for the townhouses. The streets are named East York Avenue and
Macphail Avenue. East York Avenue is the north/south street within the development and
has access from Mortimer Avenue. Macphail Avenue is the east/west street and has access
to Pape Avenue.
The original site circulation plan provided 2-way lane access at the westerly lane accessing
Mortimer Avenue. The residents on the north side of Mortimer Avenue appealed the
development to the Ontario Municipal Board on the basis that motorists leaving the site via
this laneway would shine their headlights into their homes at night. East York staff met with
representatives from the developer and the residents and agreed to change the street
circulation plan of the development to allow for only southbound access at the westerly lane.
Given the relatively low traffic volumes generated by this development, adequate
access/egress to the site can be maintained. Since these roads are designated as public
highways, however, staff may modify the access arrangements at any point in the future to
address operational or safety concerns. To this end, staff will monitor traffic operations in
this area after full build-out of the development.
The proposed site circulation plan is shown graphically in a map attached to this report.
This map also indicates the proposed parking restrictions and area stop controls.
Conclusions:
It is necessary at this time to submit a report recommending amendments to various East
York By-laws for parking and traffic controls associated with the development at 870 Pape
Avenue. The costs associated with the installation of the proposed parking and operational
signage will be borne by the developer.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
East York District
778-2225
John W. Thomas P.Eng., MBA
Director of Transportation and Engineering Services
