Parking Concerns on Sammon Avenue

The East York Community Council recommends adoption of the following report (May 28, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To report to the East York Community Council on the request for a disabled parking space adjacent to 390 Sammon Avenue.

Financial Implications:

Funds to undertake the installation of the disabled parking space in the estimated amount of $500.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Schedule "E" of By-law No. 34-93, entitled "To provide for disabled person parking permit holders", as amended, be further amended to implement a disabled parking space on the north side of Sammon Avenue from a point 19.0 metres east of Kimbourne Avenue to a point 24.5 metres further east;

(2)this disabled parking space be removed when Ms. Priscilla Schimpfle no longer resides at 390 Sammon Avenue; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.

Comments:

The Works and Emergency Services Department received a memorandum from Councillor Prue dated May 5, 1999, forwarding a copy of a letter from Ms. Priscilla Schimpfle, 390 Sammon Avenue, dated May 4, 1999, requesting a disabled parking space adjacent to her residence. A copy of Ms. Schimpfle's disabled parking permit was provided.

Sammon Avenue, between Kimbourne Avenue and Linsmore Crescent, is 7.3 metres (24.0 feet) wide and is currently regulated by "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the south side of the street. The north side is regulated by the unsigned 3 hour parking regulation. The property at 390 Sammon Avenue is located on the north side of the street. Requesting appropriate City officials to investigate and report to the East York Community Council with respect to concerns raised by residents of Donegall Drive regarding the improper storage and removal of residential and commercial waste in the laneway between Bayview Avenue and Donegall Drive.

A site investigation conducted by Transportation Services staff confirmed that the mutual right of way to 390 Sammon Avenue is 1.9 metres (6.25 feet) wide which makes it extremely difficult to drive a vehicle to the garage in the back. Typically, a minimum of 2.2 metres (7 feet) is considered an appropriate width for access. Disabled parking spaces are installed on the street for disabled residents who do not have any access to available parking on their property, in order that they can have nearby access to their vehicle. Since the property at 390 Sammon Avenue has no reasonable access to parking, Ms. Schimpfle is eligible for a disabled parking space on the street.

In accordance with the policy of the former Council of the Borough of East York regarding notification of proposed disabled 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.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Peter Ip, Traffic Investigator

397-4592

Map No. 1

Proposed Disabled Parking Space adjacent to 390 Sammon Avenue