Item - 2020.TE13.31

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 1.7 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Roehampton Avenue, between a point 218.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 31 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from February 6, 2020 to January 31, 2023.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Roehampton Avenue, between a point 225 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 67 metres further east.

3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday on the south side of Roehampton Avenue, between a point 200 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 77 metres further east.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Roehampton Avenue, between a point 225 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 67 metres further east.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Roehampton Avenue, between a point 200 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 77 metres further east.

6. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways as frequently as daily, but at a minimum once a week, and as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

7. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

8. Directed 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.

9. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

12. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

13. 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.

14. Directed 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.

15. Directed that Roehampton Avenue 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.

Toddglen Group of Companies is constructing a 38-storey rental building at 89-101 Roehampton Avenue.  The site is bounded by Roehampton Avenue to the north, existing residential uses - 130 Roehampton Avenue) to the east, existing commercial uses - 110 and 120 Eglinton Avenue East - and existing residential uses - 77 Roehampton Avenue - to the west.

This development site is within the Construction Hub Coordination Pilot program and has been reviewed by staff to ensure compliance with the pilot program. This entails a coordinated review that includes construction coordination, community support, business support and communication and engagement with area residents to address safety, equity, vibrancy, innovation and engagement--the five guiding principles of the Construction Hub pilot.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane on Roehampton Avenue abutting the south side of the site for a period of 34 months to accommodate a construction staging operations.  Pedestrian access on Roehampton Avenue will be maintained within the closed portion of the curb lane.