Report to: Development Services Committee Report Date: April 17, 2007

SUBJECT: Deviation Road Parking Prohibition

PREPARED BY: David Porretta, Engineering Technician

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report entitled “Deviation Road Parking Prohibition” dated April 23, 2007, be received;

And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”, by including the south side of Deviation Road be approved;

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install and maintain the appropriate signs upon approval of the attached by-law;

And that the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking restrictions upon installation of the signs.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Not applicable.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The cost of labour and materials to implement these parking signs are accounted for in the 2007 budget for the Operations Department. On-going maintenance costs for this installation will be accounted for in future Operations Department budgets.

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial

5. Others (Environmental, Accessibility, Engage 21st, Affected Units) 6. Attachment(s)

PURPOSE:

This report recommends prohibiting parking on the south side of Deviation Road, in its entirety.

BACKGROUND:

Deviation Road is a local residential road near the intersection of Highway 7 and Swansea Road, which ends in a cul-de-sac. Deviation Road experiences low traffic volume throughout the day. There are two properties located on Deviation Road, Sunrise Senior Living (#38 Deviation Road), and a residential property at #5 Deviation Road.

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

A representative from Sunrise Senior Living contacted the Engineering Department staff regarding emergency services access to their property from Deviation Road. The concern being raised is the consistent visitor parking activity occurring on both sides of Deviation Road. Consequently, emergency vehicles have experienced difficulty navigating to the subject property.

Engineering staff have confirmed that the parking activity occurring on both sides of Deviation Road is allowing only a one-lane flow of traffic for passenger vehicles. This problem is likely to be compounded, should emergency vehicles need passage through the parked vehicles to Sunrise Senior Living.

Because of the traffic operational issues present, Engineering staff are recommending that a parking prohibition be implemented on the south side of Deviation Road to allow two-way flow of traffic. Vehicles will still be permitted to park on the north side of Deviation Road, and any displaced vehicles can be accommodated on the north side. The Sunrise representative has also expressed that there is usually parking available on-site, but those who choose to park on Deviation Road do so primarily for convenience.

The representative of Sunrise Senior Living has been made aware of Engineering Staff’s recommendation and is supportive.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The Operations Department has reviewed this request.

RECOMMENDED BY:

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Alan Brown, C.E.T. Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P

Director of Engineering Commissioner, Development Services

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Proposed Parking Prohibition Map

Attachment B – Proposed By-law Amendment