Narrowing and Realignment of the Pavement on

Sudbury Street Between King Street West and

Dovercourt Road (Trinity-Niagara)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that

(1)the following report (February 3, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1 be adopted; and

(2)the traffic lights, to be paid for by the developer, be installed concurrently with the opening of the project.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (February 3, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To authorize the narrowing and realignment of the pavement on Sudbury Street to provide improved pedestrian amenity and enhanced landscaping treatments in conjunction with the development of the adjacent properties.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the streetscape improvements and pavement realignment are to be borne by the developer of the abutting property pursuant to Site Plan Undertakings. Funds to cover the cost of the reconstruction of the Sudbury Street pavement have been accommodated in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Capital Budget request.

Recommendations:

(1)That approval be given to narrow and realign the pavement on Sudbury Street, described as follows:

"the narrowing of the pavement from a width of 11.7 metres to a width varying from 8.5 metres to 10.5 metres on Sudbury Street from King Street West to Dovercourt Road, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2211, dated December 30, 1998"; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

The Statements of Approval in respect of the housing developments at Premises Nos. 12 and 15 Sudbury Street, issued on December 10, 1998 and October 29, 1998, respectively, provide that the owners shall be responsible for the costs of certain municipal services including among other things, the cost of realigning the pavement, reconstructing the curbs and sidewalks and providing streetscape improvements on both sides of Sudbury Street between King Street West and Dovercourt Road.

The existing pavement on Sudbury Street has a width of 11.7 metres within a right-of-way of 19.1 metres. The street functions as a two-way collector and parking is prohibited on the south side. One hour parking is allowed on the north side of the street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A minor narrowing of the pavement has been proposed in order to provide improved pedestrian amenities, facilitate on street lay-by parking on the south side as well as to introduce an element of traffic calming recognizing the changing nature of the street. The narrowing of the pavement as described in Recommendation No. 1 and shown on the attached print of sketch No. SK-2211, will not adversely affect the functioning of the street.

One key aspect of the functional plan is the realignment of the Sudbury Street pavement at its intersection with King Street West. This realignment is required in connection with the planned signalization of this intersection which is also to be paid for by the developer. I will be reporting further on this aspect as well as any necessary or associated operational changes on Sudbury Street (changes to traffic and parking regulations and the introduction of a bike lane) in due course.

In accordance with the obligations set out in the Statements of Approval, the developer is responsible for all costs associated with the Sudbury Street pavement narrowing and realignment as well as all associated streetscape improvements on both sides of the street. The work will be implemented by the City early in the 1999 construction season in connection with the planned pavement rehabilitation, funds for which have been included in the 1999 Capital Budget request.

This work is pre-approved in accordance with Schedule A of the Class Environment Assessment for Municipal Road Projects.

The narrowing and realignment of the pavement on Sudbury Street constitutes an alteration to a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act. The intent of Council to enact a by-law to authorize any physical changes resulting in the alteration of the pavement configuration must be advertised and subsequently be subject to a public hearing.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

John Niedra, Manager, Infrastructure Asset Management and Programming, 392-7711