Commercial Boulevard Parking -
Osler Avenue flankage of 2 Cariboo Avenue (Davenport)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council approve the application for commercial
boulevard parking on the Osler Avenue flankage of 2 Cariboo Avenue and such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and
Sidewalks of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (May 13, 1998) from the Director, By-law
Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To report on the business owner's application for commercial boulevard parking on the Osler Avenue flankage of 2
Cariboo Avenue, which meets the requirements of the Municipal Code. The report was requested by the former
City of Toronto Councillor Rob Maxwell. As this is a matter of public interest, it is scheduled as a deputation item.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendation:
The Toronto Community Council may recommend that:
(1) City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Osler Avenue flankage of 2
Cariboo Avenue and such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-41 of
Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;
OR
(2) City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Osler flankage of 2 Cariboo
Avenue.
Background:
Former City of Toronto Councillor Rob Maxwell, in his communication of August 25, 1997 (Appendix 'A'),
requested a report on the application for commercial boulevard parking at 2 Cariboo Avenue.
The Ward Councillors are routinely notified of such applications, should they wish to comment or have the matter
reported on.
Comments:
(a) The application
Mr. Juan Luis Cruz, owner of JLC Services, 2 Cariboo Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6P 3T6, submitted an
application on June 4, 1997, requesting commercial boulevard parking on the Osler Avenue flankage for the
parking of six (6) motor vehicles at right angle to the roadway, as shown on the attached sketch (Appendix 'B').
If a boulevard parking licence is issued, there will be sufficient sidewalk boulevard space for pedestrians.
No. 2 Cariboo Avenue was previously licensed. This application meets the physical criteria for commercial
boulevard parking in § 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313. Because this is in an industrial area, no public poll
is required and staff may proceed to issue Mr. Cruz a licence. It should be noted that 4 Cariboo Avenue is licensed
for commercial boulevard parking privileges and we have applications pending for Nos. 6, 8, 10, 12, 25 and 34
Cariboo Avenue.
Section 313-41 of Municipal Code Chapter 313 stipulates that should such an application be refused by City
Council, a further application from the same address may not be considered for 2 years from the date of the initial
application.
(b) Past problems on the street
On Appendix 'C', I have shown the businesses and the boulevard area abutting the Canadian Pacific Railway lands.
Cariboo Avenue, from Osler Street to the westerly dead end, is commercially zoned. On the north side, it is mainly
comprised of auto body and vehicle repair shops. On the south side, there is only one business in operation,
towards the dead end of the street. It is also a vehicle repair shop. The majority of the City boulevard on the south
side of the street abuts an obsolete rail line belonging to Canadian Pacific Railway.
Over the past several years, complaints have been received about the storage of derelict vehicles, dumping of auto
parts and debris within the City street allowance and private property, especially on the south side and at the dead
end of Cariboo Avenue. To prevent this, a 2.44 m high chain link fence and guardrails have been installed along
the south side of Cariboo Avenue and at the dead end. We are also investigating the feasibility of increasing the
lighting levels on the street to discourage illegal dumping during the late evening or at night.
(c) Request for a performance undertaking
Given the past problems, Mr. Cruz was asked to provide his written undertaking that if licensed boulevard parking
privileges were granted:
(a) he would ensure that the parking was confined to customer and/or employee vehicles in good repair;
(b) the boulevard could not be used for the storage of derelict or vehicles in disrepair, including the storage of auto
parts;
(c) the boulevard would be maintained in a reasonable and tidy condition.
To-date, Mr. Cruz has not provided his written assurances. However, on subsequent inspections, we have found the
City street allowance in a satisfactory condition.
Conclusions:
On hearing the matter, the Toronto Community Council must decide whether or not to recommend to City Council
to grant the requested commercial boulevard parking privileges.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Ken McGuire, 392-7564
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(A copy of Appendix A referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of the Toronto
Community Council with the agenda for its meeting on May 27, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of
the City Clerk).
(Copies of Maps appended hereto are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)