DATE: March 18, 1998
TO: North York Community Council
FROM: Steve Andrews, P. Eng.,
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR THREE CURB CUTS/DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES-
#2 SUNCREST DRIVE AT GLENORCHY ROAD
PURPOSE:
Mr. Guido Ronchin, of Radius Design Group Limited, has requested approval for three curb cuts/driveway entrances for 2 Suncrest Drive.
SOURCE FUNDS:
There are no City funds required with respect to this matter.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the policy of the former City of North York Council, which reads in part, as noted, be upheld.
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That when the frontage of a property exceeds 69 feet or the frontage and flankage of a corner lot exceeds 69 feet, the owner be permitted two curb cuts not to exceed a total of 30 feet.@
COUNCIL REFERENCE/BACKGROUND HISTORY:
By Resolution of Council 89-57 the former City of North York Council on September 20, 1989, approved Works Committee Report 17, Clause 5, without amendment. The recommendation approved in part reads:
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That when the frontage of a property exceeds 69 feet or the frontage and flankage of a corner lot exceeds 69 feet, the owner be permitted two curb cuts not to exceed a total of 30 feet.@
Number 2 Suncrest Drive is a single family dwelling located at the north east corner of Glenorchy Road and Suncrest Drive. The frontage on Suncrest Drive is approximately 24m and the flankage on Glenorchy Road is approximately 29m. The property is currently serviced with 3 curb cuts/driveway entrances. A 6.0m curb cut on Glenorchy Road services a garage and two curb cuts/driveway entrances on Suncrest Drive, measuring 4.5m and 5.1m form a circular driveway. The existing curb cuts/driveway entrances were granted under a former Department policy.
A building application has been approved for the demolition of the existing single family dwelling and the construction of a new house.
On a site plan received under building application B98-0507 the applicant is proposing three driveways to service the new single family dwelling. A 6.25m driveway on Glenorchy Road to service a garage and two 3.5m driveways on Suncrest Drive to act as a circular driveway for a total of 13.25m, approximately 43 feet.
By policy of the former City of North York Council, two curb cuts, not to exceed a total of 30 ft. (9.1m) is permitted.
COMMENTS AND/OR DISCUSSION AND/OR JUSTIFICATION:
The number and size of driveway entrances for residential properties are regulated to limit front yard hard surfaces, to encourage the utilization of on-street parking, to ensure that there is sufficient boulevard space for snow storage, and to control access for safety reasons. Excessive front yard hard surfaces eliminates green space and results in increased quantity and speed of storm water runoff contributing to the erosion of receiving streams and lower water quality.
CONCLUSION:
In view of the policy of Council restricting the number of driveways per single family dwellings it is advised that no action be taken.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Dominic Gismondi, P. Eng.,
Director of Roads and Sidewalk Operations
Tel. No.: 416-395-6239
Fax No.: 416-395-6200
E-mail: dgismond@city.north-york.on.ca
Steve Andrews, P. Eng.,
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, NORTH YORK