16 March 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: Barmac Drive
Purpose: To install parking prohibitions on both sides of Barmac Drive, south of Ormont Drive (west leg).
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the parking restrictions are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
To amend Schedule VIII of By-law #31001, of the former City of North York to prohibit parking at anytime on both sides of Barmac Drive, from a point 288 meters south/west of the southerly limit of Ormont Drive (east intersection) to the southerly limit of Ormont Drive (west intersection).
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, parking is prohibited on both sides of Barmac Drive from the southerly limit of Ormont Drive (easterly intersection), to a point 288 meters south/west of Ormont Drive. Parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on all other sections of this roadway.
An investigation indicated that motorists are parking on both sides of Barmac Drive west of the prohibited zone. It should be noted that this section of Barmac Drive has a 90 degree curve and serves a large industrial community. I would advise that this parking activity severely restricts the flow of two way traffic and creates a dangerous situation, particularly in the area of the curve in the roadway.
Discussions:
A review of our street location file has indicated that on street parking has been an ongoing concern for some time.
Conclusions:
In view of the above, this department would support the implementation of parking restrictions on Barmac Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Traffic Operations, 395-7484
