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Introduction of a Parking Prohibition
Silverstone Drive
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 27, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District:
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of an overnight parking prohibition on both sides of Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive
Drive and Langfield Crescent.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation
Department=s Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent, between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of correspondence from Professor Ranjan Chhibber,
63 Silverstone Drive, addressed to Councillor Bruce Sinclair (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a parking
prohibition on Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent. Mr. Chhibber offered the following
parking proposals:
(a)prohibit parking at all times on Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent;
(b)prohibit parking during peak hours, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on
Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent; and
(c)prohibit overnight parking, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield
Crescent.
The thirteen affected homeowners who reside on Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent
were polled by letter to obtain their views on these proposals (Attachment No. 3). The following chart summarizes the
results of the poll:
| Type of Prohibition |
Yes |
No |
| No Parking Anytime |
4 |
3 |
| No Parking,
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday |
4 |
3 |
| No Parking,
12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
5 |
2 |
A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.
Comments:
Silverstone Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three
hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential. High and medium density housing occupies the area
on the south side of Mount Olive Drive between Kipling Avenue and Silverstone Drive; on the south-east corner of
Silverstone Drive and Mount Olive Drive; and on the north-east corner of Stevenson Road and Silverstone Drive.
North Albion Collegiate is located on the north-west corner of Kipling Avenue and Mount Olive Drive. Highfield Junior
School is located on the south-west corner of Mount Olive Drive and Silverstone Drive. The high incidence of on-street
parking on Silverstone Drive can be attributed to this street=s proximity to the high/medium density housing complexes in
the immediate area. Residents of these complexes frequently park on this section of Silverstone Drive, often in excess of
the three hour limitation.
Conclusion:
Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council=s
endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator Transportation and Engineering Planning
(416) 394-8419, Fax 394-8942.
(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the
agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting May 27, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.)
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