January 20, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits:
Rabbit Lane
(Markland-Centennial)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Rabbit Lane
between WestDeane Park Drive and Sedgebrook Crescent.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated
in the 1998 Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the On-Street Parking Permit Programme be introduced on the west side of Rabbit Lane
between West Deane Park Drive and Sedgebrook Crescent;
(2)parking be prohibited on the east side of Rabbit Lane between West Deane Park Drive and
Sedgebrook Crescent; and
(3)the appropriate by-law (Attachment Nos. 1 and 2) be amended accordingly.
Background:
In September 1998, the Transportation Services Division received correspondence from Mr. J.
Stewart West, 65 Rabbit Lane, (Attachment No. 3) requesting the introduction of a parking
prohibition for both sides of Rabbit Lane. In a subsequent request, Mr. Patrick Morris, 74
Rabbit Lane contacted CouncillorDougHolyday (AttachmentNo. 4) regarding the feasibility of
permit parking for Rabbit Lane.
Discussion:
Frequently the Transportation Services Division - District 2 (Etobicoke) and the local
Councillors receive requests from the residents of Rabbit Lane inquiring about the feasibility
of parking permits for this street. In response to these requests, staff polled the eighty-two (82)
affected residents of Rabbit Lane to solicit public opinion on this matter (Attachment No. 5).
There were twelve (12) respondents to the poll. Eight (8) respondents were in favour of
introducing the on-street permit parking programme onto the west side of Rabbit Lane
between West Deane Park Drive and Sedgebrook Crescent, and prohibiting parking on the
east side of the street. A map of the area is (Attachment No. 6).
Conclusion:
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 the programme should continue to be introduced through the public
consultative process.
Based on the staff investigation of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected
residents of Rabbit Lane between West Deane Park Drive and Sedgebrook Crescent,
Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2
(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.
John W. Thomas, P.Eng.
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
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Attachments
ccStreet File: Rabbit Lane
T-61
