In Right Access to 1200 Eglinton Avenue East -
Don Parkway
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 9, 1998) from
the General Manager, Transportation Services:
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to amend Metro By-Law 75-84, being the by-law designating Eglinton
Avenue East between Leslie Street and Jonesville Crescent as a controlled access road, in order to permit an in right
vehicular access to 1200 Eglinton Avenue East.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications to the City.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that authority be granted to amend Metro By-Law No. 75-84 to permit an in right access to 1200
Eglinton Avenue East.
Discussion:
Amexon Property Management (Amexon) has requested a direct access to 1200 Eglinton Avenue East from Eglinton
Avenue East. The access is required to service an office building owned by Amexon on the north side of Eglinton Avenue
East midway between the Don Valley Parkway and Don Mills Road. Currently the access to this building is from Gervaise
Drive which makes it difficult for people to find. Amexon have stated that the occupancy rate in the building has not risen
above fifty percent since it was constructed in 1969.
Amexon believe that they can significantly improve the occupancy rate of this building with direct access from Eglinton
Avenue East, and an aggressive marketing campaign. The B.A. Consulting Group have undertaken a traffic study and
geometric design of the entrance and have determined that the proposed right access will solve the problem of motorists
finding and accessing 1200 Eglinton Avenue East with no negative traffic impact on the area.
It should be noted that consideration of this access is related strictly to the existing land uses, and if a change of use is
sought in the future, the adequacy of an access onto Eglinton Avenue would have to be reviewed.
Conclusion:
As there are no negative traffic impacts associated with the proposed access, and it will contribute to the revitalization of
businesses in the Don Mills area, the access should be permitted.
Contact Name:
Keeva G. Lane, Supervisor, Road Allowance Control, Transportation
Phone No.: (416) 392-9312
Fax No.: (416) 392-9317
E-mail Address: keeva_lane.metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca
