May 4, 1999
To:East York Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Request for Disabled Parking Space - 21 Dunkirk Road (Ward 1)
Purpose:
To report to the East York Community Council on a request for a disabled parking space
adjacent to 21 Dunkirk Road
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications associated with the recommendations in this report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Comments:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a request from Councillor Prue
dated April 9, 1999, to prepare a report for the East York Community Council regarding a
request from Mr. Louis Ferreira, 21 Dunkirk Road to install a disabled parking space adjacent
to his home.
Dunkirk Road, between Binswood Avenue and Glebemount Avenue, is 7.3 metres (24.0 feet)
wide and is regulated by "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the north side of the street and a
"No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday inclusive" restriction on the south
side. At other times, the south side of the street is regulated by the unsigned three-hour
parking regulation. The property at 21 Dunkirk Road is located on the south side of the street.
Mr. Ferreira had initially submitted a letter dated January 11, 1999, requesting a disabled
parking space on the street adjacent to his residence at 21 Dunkirk Road. He stated in his letter
that he is having increased difficulty using his garage, and is therefore parking on the road. An
investigation conducted by Transportation Services staff revealed that the property has access
to parking on the property via a public lane at the rear of the property.
Disabled parking spaces are installed on the street for disabled residents who do not have any
available parking on their property, in order that they can have nearby access to their vehicle.
Since the property at 21 Dunkirk Road has available parking via a public lane at the back, this
Department advised Mr. Ferreira in a letter dated February 19, 1999, that he was not eligible
for a disabled parking space on the street.
In a subsequent telephone conversation on February 26, 1999, between a resident and Bryan
Muir of this office, the resident stated that the garage at the rear of the property is 40 feet from
the rear of the house whereas the curb space on the street is 20 feet from the front of the
house. Mr. Muir reiterated that since parking is provided on the property, they are not eligible
for a disabled parking space, and suggested relocating the parking at the rear to a point closer
to the house or installing a disabled parking space.
Mr. Ferriera subsequently sent a follow-up letter to Councillor Prue dated March 22, 1999,
regarding the results of the Transportation Services Division's investigation, advising of the
proximity of a telephone pole at the front of the house that would prohibit the installation of a
parking pad, and of the costs involved to relocate the parking space at the rear of the property
closer to the house. In fact, a parking pad of approximately 2.44 metres (8.0 feet) by 6.1
metres (20.0 feet) may be feasible with the telephone pole in its present location, if Mr.
Ferriera wishes to install one, since there is no clearance area required beside telephone poles.
He also stated that vehicles parking on the street are not being tagged on a regular basis for
parking infractions. The Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit, enforce the
three-hour parking restriction on a complaint basis only. Therefore, Mr. Ferriera can contact
the Parking Enforcement Unit a 808-6600 to request enforcement of the three-hour parking
restriction.
Conclusions:
Since the property at 21 Dunkirk Road has available parking from the public lane at the rear of
the property, they are not eligible for a disabled parking space on the street. Therefore, no
further action is recommended at this time.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bryan Muir, Work Zone Coordinator
397-4588
bmuir@borough.eastyork.on.ca
Director
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