Item - 2018.TE29.53

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.0 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Davenport Road, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 35 metres west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from February 7, 2018 to February 7, 2019.

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 70 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 90 metres further east.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Davenport Road, between a point 70 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 90 metres further east.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect during all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between Hazelton Avenue and a point 27.4 metres west.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. 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 a point 70 metres east of Avenue Road and Hazelton Avenue.

6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 88 metres east of Avenue Road and a point 22 metres further east.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Davenport Road, between a point 70 metres east of Avenue Road and Hazelton Avenue.

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 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. City Council direct Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

16.  City Council direct the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local Business Improvement Areas.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Clark Construction Management is constructing a 9-storey condominium building at 128 Hazelton Avenue. The site is located in the south-west corner of Davenport Road and Hazelton Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Davenport Road for a covered pedestrian walkway for a period of 12 months to accommodate construction staging operations.  The developer originally requested a closure for 25 months but Transportation Services is seeking authority for 12 months at this time.  Staff will review the need to extend the duration of the construction staging area and seek authority from City Council if necessary.

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 eastbound curb lane.

The west sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on Hazelton Avenue also needs to be closed to accommodate the construction staging area for the development. However, this matter is dealt through a companion report "Construction Staging Area - Hazelton Avenue (128 Hazelton Avenue)" requiring Toronto and East York Community Council approval.