Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits in the Stonegate Area

 The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July 22, 1998) from the Director, Transportation and Engineering Planning:

 Purpose:

 To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme within the Stonegate area.

 Funding Sources:

 The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation Division's Operating Budget.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

(1)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the south side of Berry Road between Park Lawn Road and Kinsdale Boulevard; on the north side of Berry Road between the Humber River and Stephen Drive; and Bell Manor Drive and Park Lawn Road;

 (2)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the east side of Park Lawn Road from a point 98.0 metres south of Kinsdale Boulevard to Kinsdale Boulevard; and between Kinsdale Boulevard and Berry Road;

(3)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the north side of Kinsdale Boulevard between Berry Road and Park Lawn Road; on the south side of Kinsdale Boulevard between Berry Road and Newholm Road; and Cloverhill Road and Park Lawn Road;

 (4)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the south side of Heatherdale Road between Cloverhill Road and the west limit of the road;

 (5)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the east side of Cloverhill Road between Berry Road and Kinsdale Boulevard; and on the west side of Cloverhill Road between Kinsdale Boulevard and Heatherdale Road;

 (6)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on both sides of Newholm Road from a point 45.0 metres north of Cloverhill Road to Berry Road;

 (7)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the north side of Bell Manor Drive from a point 100.5 metres north of Berry Road to a point 38.0 metres north thereof;

 (8)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the north side of Basking Ridge between Bayside Lane and Park Lawn Road;

 (9)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the east, west and north sides of Crown Hill Place;

 (10)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the west side of Riverwood Parkway between Kings Point Road and Stephen Drive;

 (11)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on both sides of Kings Point Drive between Park Lawn Road and Riverwood Parkway;

 (12)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on both sides of Hill Heights between Park Lawn Road and Crown Hill Place;

 (13)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the east side of Stephen Drive between Berry Road and the north limit of the road; and on the west side of Stephen Drive between Riverwood Parkway and the north limit of the road; and

 (14)the appropriate by-laws (Attachment Nos. 1, 2 and 3) be amended accordingly.

 Background:

 Frequently, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division receives requests from the residents of Berry Road, Park Lawn Road, Kinsdale Boulevard, Heatherdale Road, Cloverhill Road, Newholm Road, Bell Manor Drive, Basking Ridge, Crown Hill Place, Riverwood Parkway, Stephen Drive and Kings Point Road enquiring about the feasibility of parking permits for these streets. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

 Discussion:

 In February and March 1998, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division received several requests from the residents of Berry Road, Park Lawn Road, Kinsdale Boulevard, Heatherdale Road, Cloverhill Road, Newholm Road, Bell Manor Drive, Basking Ridge, Crown Hill Place, Riverwood Parkway, Stephen Drive and Kings Point Road regarding the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme.

 Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly medium density residential. There are seventy-seven (77) apartment buildings within this area with approximately 2,500 units. These apartments were built between 1952 and 1968, predating the introduction of the current parking standards for residential developments in the City of Etobicoke. As a result, when current parking standards are applied there is a shortfall of six hundred and five (605) parking spaces on-site. Consequently, the residents who do not have parking available to them have no alternative but to leave their vehicles on the street.

 A community meeting was held on May 25, 1998, at Etienne Brule Public School, 50 Cloverhill Road, to discuss permit parking for this area. All attendees were in favour of the proposed permit parking programme. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

 Due to the extensive size of this area, permits will be implemented in two phases. Phase I will be implemented on November 1, 1998 and will encompass all streets south of and including Berry Road between Park Lawn Road and the Humber River; Phase II on December 1, 1998 and will include all streets north of Berry Road between Park Lawn Road and Stephen Drive.

 Conclusions:

 The On-Street Parking Programme provides an excellent alternative source of parking for those residents who do not have or cannot provide adequate parking facilities on their property. This programme continues to meet with the approval of those residents directly affected by it and should continue to be introduced through the public consultative process.

 Based on the staff investigation of this matter and the favourable consensus of those in attendance at the community meeting, 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 of July 22, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)