2 June 1998
To:Chairman and Members of North York Community Council
From:Jim Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject:Turn Restriction: Ravel Road
North York Seneca Heights
Purpose:To install a Left Turn restriction for northbound motorists on Ravel Road, at the first driveway on the west side
of Ravel Road, north of Finch Avenue East.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the turn restriction will be applied based upon conditions established for Site
Plan Application UDSP-97-202, Kwan and Kwan Limited, 10 Ravel Road.
Recommendations:
This department recommends that Schedule XV of By-law #31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to
prohibit northbound left turns from Ravel Road to the first driveway accessing 10 Ravel Road, located on the west side of
Ravel Road immediately north of Finch Avenue East.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, there are no restrictions to northbound traffic on Ravel Road when accessing the existing commercial property
on the northwest corner of the Ravel Road and Finch Avenue East intersection. The current use of the property is as a
gasoline service station.
Discussion:
The Transportation Planning section of the Works and Emergency Services Department has reviewed an application to
redevelop the subject lands. The applicant proposes to construct a one storey commercial building to be utilized for retail
purposes. Access to the site is obtained from two driveways on Ravel Road and through the adjacent commercial
development to the west.
As a result of the recent application, this department has advised the applicant that northbound left turns must be
prohibited at the most southerly driveway access to their property. The applicant has also been advised that they are
responsible for all costs associated with the installation of the necessary traffic control signs.
Conclusions:
The Works and Emergency Services Department, supports the installation of the northbound left turn restriction, on Ravel
Road to the first driveway access on the west side of Ravel Road, north of Finch Avenue East.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
Commissioner
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