2 February 1998
To: Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From: Jim Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject: Parking Restriction Amendments: Eddystone Avenue
Purpose:
To amend the parking prohibitions adjacent to #66 Eddystone Avenue
Source of funds:
Funds for the amendments to the parking prohibitions and appropriate signs are provided within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
This department recommends that Schedule VIII of North York By-law #31001 be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Eddystone Avenue, from the easterly limit of Jane Street to a point 342 metres westerly thereof.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on the north side of Eddystone Avenue, adjacent to #66, from Jane Street to the west limit of 10 Eddystone Avenue, and along the entire south side of the roadway.
Discussions:
Staff of this department have confirmed that excessive parking is occurring on the north side of the roadway, particularly by heavy vehicles, thereby restricting access to the driveway and limiting two way traffic flow. Staff of the Toronto Police, Traffic Support Service, have indicated that the enforcement of the three hour parking limit has been ineffective in reducing this parking activity and would support the installation of additional parking restrictions.
Conclusions:
In view of the foregoing, this department supports amending the current parking regulations, as requested by area business owners.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
Jim Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
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