DATE:March 23, 1998
TO:North York Community Council
FROM:Steve Andrews, P. Eng.,
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York
SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR TWO CURB CUTS/NEW DRIVEWAY ENTRANCES AT
#325 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
PURPOSE:
The residents of 325 Hollywood Avenue have requested approval of two curb cuts/driveway entrances for the construction
of a new single family dwelling.
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.
AThat the curb cut policy for two (2) driveway entrances for lots 18.3 metres (60 feet) or greater as long as the total width
of the curb cut does not exceed 7.5 metres (25 feet) and the 50% front yard hard surface requirement of Section 7, By-Law
No. 7625 is maintained.@
COUNCIL REFERENCE/BACKGROUND HISTORY:
Extract of Clause 3 as contained in Works Committee Report No. 9, dated May 18, 1993, which was received and adopted
by Council on June 2, 1993, deals with the revision of the number of driveways allowed for detached and semi-detached
dwellings and in part reads as follows:
A(a) that the curb cut policy allow for two (2) driveway entrances for lot 18.3 metres (60 feet) or greater as long as the
total width of the curb cut does not exceed 7.5 metres (25 feet) and the 50% front hard surface requirement for Section 7,
By-Law No. 7625 is maintained.@
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By-Law No. 29189 amending Zoning By-Law No. 7625 (Zoning) in part reads as follows:
A2. (g) the width of any driveway in the front yard or side of a dwelling shall not exceed 6.1 metres in width unless said
driveway leads to a private garage or carport, in which case the width of the driveway may exceed 6.1 metres but may not
exceed the with of the garage or carport.@
On March 2, 1998 the secretary of the North York Community Council requested a report to be submitted pursuant to a
communication, dated February 25, 1998 from Firoz and Parvin Gulamhusein.
Number 325 Hollywood Avenue is a single family dwelling located west of Bayview Avenue and north of Sheppard
Avenue East. The frontage of the above property is 13.1 metres (43 feet) and it is currently serviced with a 5.1 metre curb
cut.
COMMENTS AND/OR DISCUSSION AND/OR JUSTIFICATION:
The requested curb cuts would service the proposal new single family dwelling design.
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
