Curb Cuts - Corner Properties - All Wards

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following Resolution from Councillor Berger, North York Centre South:

WHEREAS in the past we have received requests from property owners of a corner lot located on a major arterial road and abutting a residential street, for a second curb cut on the residential side of the road abutting the property; and

WHEREAS by permitting a second curb cut on a secondary road creates a problem for the adjoining residential property, as the property receiving the curb cut builds a car parking platform ,which usually is right next to the window of the adjoining house and affects the owner's life by the emission of fumes through the window; and

WHEREAS residents in the neighbourhood are unhappy about additional traffic by the creation of a second curb cut and parking for more cars; and

WHEREAS the by-law governing residential properties does not require more than one parking spot; and

WHEREAS up to now the works department has always complied with any application for a second curb cut without notifying the Local Councillor;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Local Councillor be advised prior to approving a second curb cut to a corner property, adjoining a major arterial road and residential street, in order to receive input from the community, as to how it would affect the community and the neighbour of the adjoining house, and whether there are any objections to it.