30 January 1998
To: Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From: Jim S. Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject: Parking Prohibitions: Ashwarren Road
Purpose: To install parking prohibitions on the south side of Ashwarren Road
Source of funds:
All costs associated with amending the appropriate by-law and signs are included within this departments 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
To amend Schedule VIII of the North York Traffic By-Law #31001, to prohibit parking at any time, on the south side of Ashwarren Road, from the easterly limit of Keele Street to a point 164.5 metres easterly thereof.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Councillor Feldman had been requested by Mr. Bartuccio to consider the installation of parking prohibitions on the section of Ashwarren Road which is adjacent to his property at 3715 Keele Street. Mr. Bartuccio has advised that when numerous vehicles, which include tractor trailer combinations, continuously park along Ashwarren Road, the visibility of his property or building, by motorists on Ashwarren Road, is limited or restricted. This is particularly of concern to Mr. Bartuccio during the evenings and overnight when Police may not be able to monitor illegal activities on his property or in the building. In addition to the concern for safety, when tractor trailer combinations are parked on the roadway early morning deliveries are impeded.
Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on the south side of Ashwarren Road, from Keele Street to Ceramic Road. Parking is prohibited at any time on the north side.
Discussions:
As a result of our investigation, staff of this department has confirmed Mr. Bartuccio's concerns as several vehicles were parked on the south side of Ashwarren Road. A review of our street location file has revealed that several previous requests for enforcement of the parking restrictions have been made to the Toronto Police, Parking Enforcement Unit. It would appear that enforcement alone has been ineffective in reducing the level of on street parking.
Conclusions:
This department supports amending the parking restrictions, as per Mr. Bartuccio's request.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations (395-7484)
Jim S. Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
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