Item - 2020.TE16.34

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the centre line of the proposed new Harbour Street, from July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Directed that Cooper 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.

Menkes is constructing three buildings (buildings F, G, H). Building F will be a 66-storey condominium with approximately 744 units, Building G will be a 71-storey condominium with approximately 721 units, and Building H will be an 11-storey affordable housing rental building with approximately 205 units, together with ground & second floor retail and commercial spaces and a four-level underground parking garage for approximately 435 vehicles.

The site is located on the southeast corner of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cooper Street. The development is currently in progress, operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Cooper Street between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the centre-line of the proposed new Harbour Street for a period of 24 months (i.e.  July 17, 2020 to July 1, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Cooper Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west side sidewalk of Cooper Street.  Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on Cooper Street, in two 3.5 metre wide lanes.  In addition, the current permit parking on the west side of Cooper Street will be maintained for Toronto Island residents.