Introduction of Parking Prohibition - McLachlan Drive.

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of McLachlan Drive from a point 114.0 metres east of Attwell Drive to a point 89.0 metres east thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on both sides of McLachlan Drive from a point 114.0 metres east of Attwell Drive to a point 89.0 metres east thereof; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Clay Jackson, General Manager, Production Contracting Services, 11 McLachlan Drive (Attachment No. 2) , requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on McLachlan Drive. Mr. Jackson states that a large number of vehicles park on McLachlan Drive, directly opposite the loading facilities of Production Contracting Services, 11 McLachlan Drive, making it very difficult for trucks to access the shipping/receiving facilities of his building. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

McLachlan Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is zoned Industrial, Class 2. Staff has reviewed Mr. Jackson's concerns and has found that excessive long-term parking occurs on both sides of McLachlan Drive making it extremely difficult for trucks to access the shipping/receiving area of this business.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this concern, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein is appropriate. The introduction of this parking prohibition will ensure that trucks using the shipping/receiving area of Production Contracting Services Ltd. will have an adequate, unobstructed turning radius from McLachlan Drive into this facility. This parking prohibition will not impact any other business on McLachlan Drive.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)