Item - 2022.TE34.114

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the south side eastbound curb lane on Asquith Avenue, between a point 8.3 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 39.0 metres further east, and provision of a temporary 2.5 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2024.

2. Rescinded the existing no standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Asquith Avenue, between a point 8.3 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 39.0 metres further east.

3. Rescinded the existing no parking anytime prohibition on the south side of Asquith Avenue, between a point 8.3 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 39.0 metres further east.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Asquith Avenue, between a point 8.3 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 39.0 metres further east.

5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

6. Directed the applicant to construct (as per the City's engineer approved specifications) and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway, compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes.

16. Directed that Asquith Avenue 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 from City Council to make a final decision.

Menkes 771 Yonge Street Inc. is constructing a 25-storey condominium building at 771 and 775 Yonge Street. The site is located at the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Asquith Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south sidewalk and a 2.5 metre-wide portion of the south side eastbound curb lane on Asquith Avenue for a period of 26 months, from October 1, 2022 to November 30, 2024, to facilitate construction staging operations.