Proposed Traffic Control Plan
870 Pape Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July8,1998) from the
Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, East York:
Purpose:
To report on the proposed parking restrictions, stop control and one-way street designations for EastYork Avenue,
Macphail Avenue and the associated laneways which form part of the 870PapeAvenue development located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
Source of Funds:
Funds have been secured from the developer for the costs associated with the erection of the required signage.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the east side of the lane
west of East York Avenue between MortimerAvenue and the lane south of Macphail Avenue;
(2)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the east side of East
York Avenue from Mortimer Avenue to MacphailAvenue;
(3)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on both sides of the lane
west of Pape Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and the lane north of Macphail Avenue;
(4)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on both sides of the lane
north of Macphail Avenue, between EastYorkAvenue and Pape Avenue;
(5)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the north side of
Macphail Avenue between the lane west of EastYorkAvenue and Pape Avenue;
(6)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the south side of
Macphail Avenue from a point 32 metres west of PapeAvenue to the lane west of East York Avenue;
(7)Schedule VIII of East York By-law No. 92-93 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on both sides of the lane
south of Macphail Avenue from Pape Avenue to the lane west of East York Avenue;
(8)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate the lane west of East York Avenue between
Mortimer Avenue and the lane south of Macphail Avenue as one-way southbound;
(9)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate East York Avenue between Macphail Avenue
and Mortimer Avenue as one-way northbound;
(10)Schedule XII of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to designate Macphail Avenue between Pape Avenue and
East York Avenue as one-way westbound;
(11)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for westbound motorists on
Macphail Avenue at the lane west of East York Avenue;
(12)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for southbound motorists on the
lane west of Pape Avenue at the lane north of Macphail Avenue; and,
(13)Schedule XIX of East York By-law 92-93 be amended to provide stop control for westbound motorists on the lane
north of Macphail Avenue at East York Avenue.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In October, 1997, East York Council approved a development consisting of 80 townhouse style units at the southwest
corner of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue. A Plan of Subdivision has been registered and construction has begun.
In advance of the completion of the project, it is necessary to pass By-laws dealing with parking restrictions, one-way
street designations, and stop signs which were developed during the planning of this project.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The development at 870 Pape Avenue consists of two public streets and four public lanes serving the garages for the
townhouses. The streets are named East York Avenue and Macphail Avenue. EastYork Avenue is the north/south
street within the development and has access from MortimerAvenue. Macphail Avenue is the east/west street and has
access to Pape Avenue.
The original site circulation plan provided two-way lane access at the westerly lane accessing MortimerAvenue. The
residents on the north side of Mortimer Avenue appealed the development to the Ontario Municipal Board on the basis
that motorists leaving the site via this laneway would shine their headlights into their homes at night. East York staff
met with representatives from the developer and the residents and agreed to change the street circulation plan of the
development to allow for only southbound access at the westerly lane. Given the relatively low traffic volumes
generated by this development, adequate access/egress to the site can be maintained. Since these roads are designated
as public highways, however, staff may modify the access arrangements at any point in the future to address
operational or safety concerns. To this end, staff will monitor traffic operations in this area after full build-out of the
development.
The proposed site circulation plan is shown graphically in a map attached to this report. This map also indicates the
proposed parking restrictions and area stop controls.
Conclusions:
It is necessary at this time to submit a report recommending amendments to various East York By-laws for parking
and traffic controls associated with the development at 870 Pape Avenue. The costs associated with the installation of
the proposed parking and operational signage will be borne by the developer.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
East York District
778-2225
Insert Table/Map No. 1
Traffic Control Devices Plan - 870 Pape Avenue