Item - 2023.NY4.25

North York Community Council:  

1. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times on the north side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026.

2. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect during all times except Sunday on the south side of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Castlefield Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point 46 metres west, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026.

4. Authorized the closure of a 1.8 metre wide portion of the right-of-way on Yonge Street abutting the site and provision of a temporary covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk, between Castlefield Avenue and a point 76 metres north, from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026.

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 the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

17. Directed that Castlefield Avenue and Yonge Street be returned to their 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.

2500 Yonge Street Limited is constructing a 14-storey mixed-use condominium building with ground floor retail space at 2490-2514 Yonge Street. The site is located at the north-west corner of Yonge Street and Castlefield Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Castlefield Avenue, and temporarily close a portion of the right-of-way on Yonge Street abutting the site, for a period of 34 months from April 5, 2023 to February 1, 2026, to facilitate construction staging operations.