Obstructed Sightlines and Parking Concerns

adjacent to 50 Cosburn Avenue

The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 5, 1998) from the Commissioner of Development Services, East York:

Purpose:

To report to the June 24, 1998 meeting of the East York Community Council on implementing a "No Parking Anytime" zone adjacent to the underground parking access at 50 Cosburn Avenue.

Financial Implications:

The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1) Schedule VIII of By-law 92-93, as amended, entitled "To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough of East York" be further amended to provide a "No Parking Anytime" zone on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, from a point 61.9 metres east of Logan Avenue to a point 80.3 metres east of Logan Avenue; and,

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

Background:

The Works and Emergency Services Department received a phone call from Mr. John Saridis, 50 Cosburn Avenue, apartment 617, on February 27, 1998, advising that sight lines from the access to the underground parking at 50 Cosburn Avenue were being obstructed by parked vehicles on either side of the access ramp. He is concerned about the safety of vehicles egressing onto Cosburn Avenue when they cannot see oncoming traffic.

Discussion:

The north side of Cosburn Avenue is regulated by a "No Parking, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday", and "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday" zone. Furthermore, there is a "No Standing" zone between Logan Avenue and a point 61.9 metres east of Logan Avenue. The underground parking access for 50 Cosburn Avenue is located east of the "No Standing" zone, as illustrated in the attached plan.

An investigation conducted by Works and Emergency Services staff revealed that vehicles parking adjacent to the underground parking access restrict the sight distance for vehicles exiting the underground parking garage onto Cosburn Avenue.

The implementation of a "No Parking Anytime" zone on Cosburn Avenue, from a point 61.9 metres east of Logan Avenue to a point 80.3 metres east of Logan Avenue would eliminate two parking spaces. A review of parking on a typical day indicates that adequate parking is available for area residents. Therefore, the implementation of this proposed "No Parking Anytime" restriction should not significantly impact parking in the area.

It should be noted that in August 1995, East York Council approved a "No Parking Anytime" restriction on Gamble Avenue adjacent to an apartment driveway access because of a similar concern received from a resident.

Conclusions:

It is recommended that a "No Parking Anytime" zone be implemented on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, adjacent to the underground parking access for 50 Cosburn Avenue, to provide a safe sight distance for residents exiting the parking garage. The resultant removal of two on-street parking spaces is not expected to significantly impact parking in this area.

Contact Name:

Peter Bartos, P.Eng.

Transportation Engineer

778-2225

(Copy of map attached hereto, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)