STAFF REPORT

December 14, 1999

To: Works Committee

From: Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services

Subject: Proposed Traffic Control Signals -

2440 Dundas Street West, North of Chelsea Avenue

Davenport

Purpose:

To introduce traffic control signals at the access to a new development at No. 2440 Dundas Street West, north of Chelsea Avenue.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The estimated cost to install traffic control signals at this location is $90,000.00. The developer, LI Corporation, is required in accordance with Undertaking No. U399007 to pay all costs associated with the installation of traffic control signals up to a limit of $75,000.00. Also, the developer is required to provide for the future on-going maintenance costs of the traffic signals in the form of a letter of credit in the amount of $25,000.00. The remaining costs can be accommodated with Transportation Services 2000 Capital Budget request.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) traffic control signals be installed on Dundas Street West at the access to the IGA-Price Chopper supermarket at No. 2440 Dundas Street West, north of Chelsea Avenue in conjunction with the opening of the supermarket; and

(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

When considering site plan application No. 399007, respecting the construction of an IGA-Price Chopper supermarket and renovating the remaining portion of the existing retail/office building at Premises No. 2440 Dundas Street West, it was determined that traffic control signals would be appropriate to control traffic and pedestrians at the access to this site.

Comments:

Dundas Street West, north of Chelsea Avenue, is a four-lane arterial roadway with a daily two-way traffic volume of approximately 23,000 vehicles. The speed limit is 50 km/h and transit service is provided. Parking is prohibited during the morning peak period on the east side and during the afternoon peak period on the west side. Stopping is prohibited during the afternoon peak period on the east side and during the morning peak period on the west side. Parking is allowed for a maximum period of one hour during the day and for a maximum of three hours at all other times.

The proposed driveway to the new IGA-Price Choppers will be located 48 metres north of Chelsea Avenue. Adjacent traffic control signals are located 246 metres south of this location at Bloor Street West, and a pedestrian crossover is located 220 metres north of this location, just north of Glenlake Avenue.

The development planned for this location consists of the construction of a 1800 sq.m. supermarket and partial demolition and renovation of the existing retail and office building. The installation of traffic control signals at the driveway will provide a safe access/egress for motorists, and will assist transit patrons and pedestrians to cross Dundas Street West. There will be minimal adverse impacts to the operation of traffic on Dundas Street West. There will be a minor impact on the availability of on-street parking in the vicinity of the traffic control signals.

Since these traffic control signals will, for the most part, benefit the proposed development, the developer has agreed to fund their installation up to a maximum of $75,000.00 and contribute to the future ongoing maintenance costs with a letter of credit of $25,000.00 which would be drawn upon by the City for maintenance purposes in 4 equivalent annual amounts of $6,250.00.

The Ward Councillors for this area concur with this proposal.

Conclusions:

The installation of traffic control signals at the access to No. 2440 Dundas Street West, north of Chelsea Avenue, in conjunction with the opening of the supermarket, will provide safe access to the site for pedestrians, transit patrons, and motorists and should be installed.

Contact:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

Telephone: (416) 397-5021

Fax: (416) 392-8504

e-mail: jwhite@toronto.ca

David C. Kaufman

General Manager, Transportation Services

Barry H. Gutteridge

Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services

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