July 15, 1999

To:Etobicoke Community Council

From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Subject:Introduction of Parking Prohibition:

Coney Road Between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive

(Lakeshore-Queensway)

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a A No Parking, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday@ prohibition for both sides of Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday on both sides of Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive; and

(2)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any bills that may be required.

Background:

In April 1999, correspondence was received from Melanie Ishmael, 1 Coney Road (Attachment No.1) inquiring about the feasibility of prohibiting parking between 8:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, for both sides of Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive.

In response to this request, staff sent survey/questionnaires by first class mail to the five (5) affected residents of Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 2). There were five (5) responses to the poll: all unanimously supporting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition on this section of Coney Road. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Comments:

Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive is a two-lane roadway; with a sidewalk on both sides of the street. Parking is currently permitted for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive is the close proximity of this street to Bishop Allen Academy located on the east side of Royal York Road opposite Coney Road. The students of Bishop Allen Academy park on Coney Road rather than using the parking facilities provided at the school. At many times, vehicles are parked on both sides of Coney Road between Royal York Road and Darlington Drive, however, usually not in excess of the three hour maximum limitation.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council=s endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2.

(416) 394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942.

John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA

Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Attachments

cc:Councillor I. Jones

Councillor B. Kinahan

Street File: Coney Road