Disabled Parking Space Request
at 89 Aldwych Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(September 2, 1998) from the Director, District One, Transportation Services:
Purpose:
To report to the September 16, 1998 meeting of the East York Community Council on the
proposed implementation of a disabled parking space on Aldwych Avenue adjacent to 89
Aldwych Avenue.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1)the necessary by-laws be amended to implement an alternate-side disabled
parkingspace on the south side of Aldwych Avenue, from a point 57.1 metres east of
Woodycrest Avenue to a point 62.9 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue, and on the north
side of Aldwych Avenue, from a point 66.2 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue to a point
72.0 metres east of Woodycrest Avenue;
(2)this disabled parking space be removed when Mr. John McDermott ceases to reside at 89
Aldwych Avenue; and
(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto."
Background:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a letter from Mr. John
McDermott, 89Aldwych Avenue on June 17, 1998, requesting a disabled parking space
adjacent to his residence. A copy of Mr. McDermott's disabled parking permit was provided.
Discussion:
Aldwych Avenue, between Woodycrest Avenue and Langford Avenue, is currently
regulated by alternate side parking on a monthly basis. The implementation of a disabled
parking space would effectively eliminate one alternate side parking space. However, it
should be noted that the property at 89 Aldwych Avenue does not have access to on-site
parking. Therefore, the implementation of a disabled parking space will not necessarily
reduce the number of available parking spaces on Aldwych Avenue, since the applicant
must currently park on the street.
The Disabled Parking By-law provides for specific times and days that a disabled parking
space can be in effect. Thus, a disabled parking space can be accommodated on a street that
is designated as alternate side parking, and would be in effect during the same months as the
existing street parking regulations on Aldwych Avenue. During the months of January,
March, May, July, September, and November, the parking space would be adjacent to 89
Aldwych Avenue, and during February, April, June, August, October and December, the
parking space would be adjacent to 94 Aldwych Avenue, across the street from the
applicant's residence. A plan indicating the location of the proposed disabled parking spaces
is attached.
In accordance with the policy of the former Council of the Borough of East York regarding
notification of proposed disabled parking spaces, the neighbouring residents will be notified
by the City Clerk's Department, East York Office, that this report is being presented to the
East York Community Council.
Conclusions:
It is recommended that a "No Parking Anytime - Disabled Parking Only" space be installed
on the south side of Aldwych Avenue, adjacent to 89 Aldwych Avenue, and on the north
side of AldwychAvenue, adjacent to 94 Aldwych Avenue, in accordance with the existing
alternate-side parking regulations. The removal of one on-street parking space on Aldwych
Avenue is not expected to significantly impact parking in this area, since the applicant must
currently park on the street.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos, P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
778-2225