Item - 2019.TE6.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 18, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 22, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 18, 2019.
- See also By-laws 971-2019, 972-2019
TE6.31 - Construction Staging Area - 342-346 Davenport Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on June 18 and 19, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Davenport Road, between a point 94 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 28 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from June 25, 2019 to June 30, 2021.
2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 68 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 82 metres further east, and between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the south side of Davenport Road, between Dupont Street and a point 99 metres east, and between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 68 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 82 metres further east.
5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Davenport Road, between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between Dupont Street and a point 99 metres east.
7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. City Council direct that Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete except the parking machine space regulations.
11. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-133391.pdf
(May 3, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Construction Staging Area - 342-346 Davenport Road - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-132679.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item TE6.31.
That City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendations 2 and 3:
Recommendations to be deleted
2. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 150 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further east.
3. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 165 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further east.
and adopt instead the following new recommendations:
2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 68 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 82 metres further east, and between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the south side of Davenport Road, between Dupont Street and a point 99 metres east, and between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
TE6.31 - Construction Staging Area - 342-346 Davenport Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council, recommends that:
1. City Council approve the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Davenport Road, between a point 94 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 28 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from June 25, 2019 to June 30, 2021.
2. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 150 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further east.
3. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 165 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 56 metres further east.
4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 68 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 82 metres further east.
5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Davenport Road, between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between Dupont Street and a point 99 metres east.
7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between Bedford Road and a point 59 metres west.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. City Council direct that Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete except the parking machine space regulations.
11. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Freed Developments is constructing a 9-storey residential condominium building at 342-346 Davenport Road. The site is bounded by Designers Walk Lane to the north, existing residential buildings (338 Davenport Road) to the east, Davenport Road to the south and e to the existing residential buildings (348 Davenport Road) to the west.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and a portion of the westbound lane on the north side of Davenport Road for a period of 24 months (June 25, 2019 to June 1, 2021), to accommodate construction staging operations.
All of the existing vehicular traffic and bike lanes will be maintained during construction. Pedestrian operations on Davenport Road abutting the site will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-133391.pdf
(May 3, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Construction Staging Area - 342-346 Davenport Road - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-132679.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council amend the recommendations on the report (May 21, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, by adding the following new recommendations:
11. Direct the applicant to sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.