Retaining Wall and Sidewalk Extension -

Glazebrook Avenue - North York Centre South

 The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 13, 1998) from the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, North York:

 Purpose:

 The purpose of this report is to grant funding approval for the construction of a retaining wall and sidewalk on Glazebrook Avenue from Glenavy Avenue to the existing sidewalk approximately 35 metres east.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 1998 Capital Budget item for new sidewalk construction (North York).

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 1.the retaining wall and sidewalk on Glazebrook Avenue be constructed at an estimated cost of $25,000.00 financed from the 1998 Capital Budget item for new sidewalk construction (North York); and

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

 Background:

 A development located at 1830 Glazebrook Avenue and containing 14 semi-detached houses fronting Glazebrook Avenue, received Site Plan approval on August 27, 1997. A condition of Site Plan approval required that the owner of the development to pay for the installation of a City sidewalk along Glazebrook Avenue from Bayview Avenue to the westerly limit of the development. The new sidewalk ends at about mid-block leaving a gap between Glenavy Avenue and the westerly limit of the development.

 It is proposed to extend the sidewalk to Glenavy Avenue; however, because of a severe grade change, a retaining wall is also required to be constructed adjacent to the proposed sidewalk and along the westerly limit of the development. It is proposed that a precast decorative block wall tie into retaining wall of the same type being constructed on private property along the westerly limit. The decorative wall, within the public road allowance, would be owned and maintained by the City if the sidewalk extension to Glenavy Avenue is constructed.

 In the event the sidewalk is not approved by North York Community Council, a portion of the retaining wall would still be required to be constructed within the road allowance at the westerly limit of the development to accommodate the grade change. The retaining wall would then be considered an encroachment and would require approval by North York Community Council by the applicant to enter into an encroachment agreement in accordance with current Council policy.

 The estimated costs to install the sidewalk and retaining wall is $25,000.00 and can be funded from the 1998 Capital Budget item for sidewalk construction (North York).

 Contact Name and Telephone Number:

 Stan Bertoia, P. Eng., Director of Engineering

Tel. No. 416-395-6235