Parking Concerns on Marlow Avenue

The East York Community Council recommends that the following report (August 20, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, be adopted:

Purpose:

To report to the East York Community Council on the proposed implementation of a disabled parking space adjacent to 87 Marlow 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 east side of Marlow Avenue during the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October, and December, from a point 90.3 metres south of Mortimer Avenue to a point 95.8 metres south of Mortimer Avenue, and on the west side of Marlow Avenue during the months of May, July, September, and November from a point 90.3 metres south of Mortimer Avenue to a point 95.8 metres south of Mortimer Avenue;

(2)this disabled parking space be removed when Mr. William Smyth no longer resides at 87 Marlow 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 letter from Mr. William Smyth, 87 Marlow Avenue, dated June 23, 1999, requesting a disabled parking space adjacent to his residence. A copy of Mr. Smyth's disabled parking permit was provided.

Marlow Avenue, between Mortimer Avenue and Sammon Avenue, is currently regulated by alternate side parking on a monthly basis and overnight permit parking between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. During the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October, and December, parking is allowed on the east side, and during the months of May, July, September, and November, parking is allowed on the west side.

Overnight permit parking records show that parking permits on Marlow Avenue have sold out for the last three permit periods. The implementation of a disabled parking space would effectively eliminate one overnight permit parking space, however, it should be noted that the property at 87 Marlow Avenue has obtained a permit for the last three periods. Therefore, the implementation of a disabled parking space will not necessarily reduce the number of available permit parking spaces on Marlow Avenue, since the applicant has obtained a parking permit in the past.

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, being in effect during the same months as the existing street parking regulations on Marlow Avenue. During the months of January, February, March, April, June, August, October, and December, the parking space would be adjacent to 87 Marlow Avenue, and during May, July, September, and November, the parking space would be adjacent to 88 Marlow Avenue, across from the applicant's residence. A plan indicating the location of the proposed disable parking spaces is attached.

A site investigation conducted by Transportation Services staff confirmed that the mutual right-of-way to 87 Marlow Avenue is 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) wide which makes it extremely difficult to access parking at the rear of the property. 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 87 Marlow Avenue has no reasonable access to parking, Mr. William Smyth 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 disable parking spaces, the neighbouring residents will be notified by the City Clerk's 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

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