Item - 2021.TE25.29

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 5.2-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Hillsdale Avenue West, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from May 20, 2021 to December 31, 2022.

2. Designated Hillsdale Avenue West, between Yonge Street and a point 60 metres west, as one-way for eastbound traffic only at all times.

3. Prohibited southbound right turns and northbound left turns at all times, at the intersection of Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue West/Hillsdale Avenue East.

4. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue West, between Yonge Street and Oriole Parkway, to be in effect from a point 60 metres west of Yonge Street and Oriole Parkway.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue West, between Yonge Street and a point 60 metres west.

6. Amended the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the south side of Hillsdale Avenue West, between Yonge Street and a point 28 metres west, to be in effect at all times.

4. Directed 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.

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

6. 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.

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

8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Directed that Hillsdale Avenue West and Yonge 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.

2114 Yonge Street Incorporated, is constructing a 10-storey residential condominium building with ground floor retail at 2112 -2114 Yonge Street. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue West.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a 5.2-metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Hillsdale Avenue West, between  Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, for a period of 19 months (i.e., May 20, 2021 to December 31, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. This closure will require Hillsdale Avenue West to operate as one-way eastbound only, abutting the closed portion of the street.

Pedestrian movements on the south side of Hillsdale Avenue West abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the north side sidewalk of Hillsdale Avenue West.

In addition, a covered and protected walkway will be installed within the existing sidewalk on the west side of Yonge Street abutting the site.