Item - 2018.TE29.50

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Avenue Road, between a point 20 metres south a Davenport Road and a point 61 metres further south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from February 7, 2018 to February 7, 2019.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, on the east side of Avenue Road, between a point 15 metres north of Webster Avenue and a point 18 metres further north.

3. City Council enact the parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, on the east side of Avenue Road, between a point 15 metres north of Webster Avenue and a point 12 metres further north.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, on the east side of Avenue Road, between a point 55 metres north of Webster Avenue and a point 11 metres further north.

5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Avenue Road, between a point 30.5 metres south of Davenport Road and a point 15 metres north of Webster Avenue.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Avenue Road, between a point 30.5 metres south of Davenport Road to a point 50.5 metres further south.

7. City Council direct 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.

8. City Council direct the applicant 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.

9. City Council direct that Avenue Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

10. City Council direct that the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

11. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

12. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

13. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

14. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

15. City Council direct the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local Business Improvement Areas.

16. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Avenue Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Dash Developments is constructing a 10-storey mixed-use development at 143 Avenue Road. The site is located on the south-east quadrant of Avenue Road and Davenport Road.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Avenue Road for a covered pedestrian walkway for a period of 12 months to accommodate construction staging operations. The developer originally requested a closure for 21 months but Transportation Services is seeking authority for 12 months at this time.  Staff will review the need to extend the duration of the construction staging area and seek authority from City Council if necessary.