Item - 2019.TE5.42
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 14, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 14, 2019.
- See also By-law 700-2019
TE5.42 - Construction Staging Area - 321-333 King Street West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the closure of the south sidewalk on King Street West, between a point 61 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 36 metres further east from June 1, 2019 to July 1, 2022.
2. City Council approve the closure of the south curb lane on King Street West, between a point 61 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 36 metres further east from June 1, 2019 to July 1, 2022.
3. City Council rescind the designated taxi cab stand on the south side of King Street West, between a point 45 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 33 metres further east.
4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 45 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 33 metres further east.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. City Council direct King Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-131806.pdf
TE5.42 - Construction Staging Area - 321-333 King Street West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the closure of the south sidewalk on King Street West, between a point 61 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 36 metres further east from June 1, 2019 to July 1, 2022.
2. City Council approve the closure of the south curb lane on King Street West, between a point 61 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 36 metres further east from June 1, 2019 to July 1, 2022.
3. City Council rescind the designated taxi cab stand on the south side of King Street West, between a point 45 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 33 metres further east.
4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of King Street West, between a point 45 metres east of Blue Jays Way and a point 33 metres further east.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. City Council direct King Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations and lane configurations when the project is completed.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street West, City Council approval of this report is required.
Empire Communities is constructing a 49-storey residential condominium building at 321-333 King Street West, located on the south side of King Street West between John Street and Blue Jays Way.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and curb lane on the south side of King Street West for a period of 25 months in order to enable construction of the above mentioned development. Pedestrian operations will be maintained within the closed portion of the existing curb lane on King Street West.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-131806.pdf