Item - 2023.TE6.50

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the north side sidewalk and a 3.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound lane's north side on Prince Arthur Avenue, between a point 60.6 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 36.5 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of Prince Arthur Avenue, from June 23, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

2. Rescinded the existing no parking prohibition in effect all times, on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue, between a point 60.6 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 36.5 metres further west.

3. Rescinded the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, on the odd side of Prince Arthur Avenue, between a point 60.6 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 36.5 metres further west.

4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Prince Arthur Avenue, between a point 60.6 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 36.5 metres further west, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Prince Arthur Avenue, between a point 60.6 metres west of Avenue Road and a point 36.5 metres further west.

6. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

7. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Directed that Prince Arthur Avenue be returned to 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.

Accel Construction Management Inc. is constructing a seven-storey residential condominium building at 10 Prince Arthur Avenue. The site is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue between Avenue Road and Bedford Road.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close the north sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane's north side on Prince Arthur Avenue for a period of 13 months, from June 23, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound lane. One-way eastbound traffic will be maintained on Prince Arthur Avenue. The construction staging area will result in the temporary loss of four parking spaces on the south side of Prince Arthur Avenue.