Item - 2019.NY3.15

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the west sidewalk and 1.7 metres of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, from Helendale Avenue to a point 58 metres south of Helendale Avenue, from March 1, 2019 until February 1, 2020.

2. City Council direct that Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction parking and traffic regulations when the project is completed.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Lifetime Developments is constructing a 29-storey condominium at 2360 Yonge Street. The site is bounded by Yonge Street to the east, Helendale Avenue to the north and existing developments to the west and south.

The developer has received approval from City Council to occupy the west sidewalk and 1.7 metres of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, from Helendale Avenue to a point 58 metres south, until February 1, 2019. The developer has also received approval from North York Community Council to occupy the south sidewalk and full roadway on Helendale Avenue, from Yonge Street to a point 27 metres west of Yonge Street, until July 5, 2019.

Transportation Services is requesting City Council approval to extend the duration of the existing construction staging area on Yonge Street until February 1, 2020.