Date: September 2, 1998
To: East York Community Council
From: Andy Koropeski
Director, District 1, Transportation Services
Subject: Disabled Parking Request on Aldwych Avenue
Purpose:
To report to the September 16, 1998 meeting of the East York Community Council on the proposed implementation of a disabled parking space on Aldwych Avenue adjacent to 89 Aldwych Avenue.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1) the necessary by-laws be amended to implement an alternate-side disabled parking
space on the south side of Aldwych Avenue, from a point 57.1 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue to a point 62.9 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue, and on the north side of Aldwych Avenue, from a point 66.2 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue to a point 72.0 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue;
(2) this disabled parking space be removed when Mr. John McDermott ceases to reside at 89 Aldwych Avenue; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto."
Background:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a letter from Mr. John McDermott, 89 Aldwych Avenue on June 17, 1998, requesting a disabled parking space adjacent to his residence. A copy of Mr. McDermott's disabled parking permit was provided.
Discussion:
Aldwych Avenue, between Woodycrest Avenue and Langford Avenue, is currently regulated by alternate side parking on a monthly basis. The implementation of a disabled parking space would effectively eliminate one alternate side parking space. However, it should be noted that the property at 89 Aldwych Avenue does not have access to on-site parking. Therefore, the implementation of a disabled parking space will not necessarily reduce the number of available parking spaces on Aldwych Avenue, since the applicant must currently park on the street.
The Disabled Parking By-law provides for specific times and days that a disabled parking space can be in effect. Thus, a disabled parking space can be accommodated on a street that is designated as alternate side parking, and would be in effect during the same months as the existing street parking regulations on Aldwych Avenue. During the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November, the parking space would be adjacent to 89 Aldwych Avenue, and during February, April, June, August, October and December, the parking space would be adjacent to 94 Aldwych Avenue, across the street from the applicant's residence. A plan indicating the location of the proposed disabled parking spaces is attached.
In accordance with the policy of the former Council of the Borough of East York regarding notification of proposed disabled parking spaces, the neighbouring residents will be notified by the City Clerk's Department, East York Office, that this report is being presented to the East York Community Council.
Conclusions:
It is recommended that a "No Parking Anytime - Disabled Parking Only" space be installed on the south side of Aldwych Avenue, adjacent to 89 Aldwych Avenue, and on the north side of Aldwych Avenue, adjacent to 94 Aldwych Avenue, in accordance with the existing alternate-side parking regulations. The removal of one on-street parking space on Aldwych Avenue is not expected to significantly impact parking in this area, since the applicant must currently park on the street.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos, P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
778-2225
ANDY KOROPESKI
Director, District 1
Transportation Services
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