Introduction of Parking Prohibition: Longbourne Drive

 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 a parking prohibition on the south side of Longbourne Drive between Westwynd Court (west intersection) and a point 34.75 metres east thereof to eliminate a continuous over-time parking problem.

 Funding Sources:

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

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on the south side of Longbourne Drive between Westwynd Court (west intersection) and a point 34.75 metres east thereof; and

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

 Background:

 The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Longbourne Drive and Westwynd Court (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on Longbourne Drive between Westwynd Court (west intersection) and a point 34.75 metres west thereof. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

 Comments:

 Longbourne 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.

 The high incidence of on-street parking on Longbourne Drive can be attributed to the proximity of this street to the high/medium density housing complexes in the immediate area. Residents of these complexes frequently park on this section of Longbourne Drive, often in excess of the three hour limitation. Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

 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. 1-3, 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.)