Item - 2016.TE18.53

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approved the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on the south side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 58.0 metres west, from September 8, 2016 to June 30, 2018.

2.  Rescinded the existing "Pay & Display" parking regulation on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 58.0 metres east.

3.  Rescinded the parking by permit only regulation, 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily at all times on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 58.0 metres east.

4.  Enacted a "No Stopping, Anytime" restriction on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 58.0 metres east.

5.  Enacted a "No Stopping, Anytime" restriction on the south side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 32.5 metres east.

6.  Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

7.  Directed the applicant to work with the STEPS Initiative to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

8.  Directed that Camden Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Alterra Group is constructing a 13-storey building at 49 to 51 Camden Street and requires the closure of the sidewalk and curb lane on Camden Street to complete the proposed development.

Transportation Services is requesting the approval to close the south sidewalk and curb lane on Camden Street.