Item - 2023.TE6.85

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing westbound right turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Hillsdale Avenue East and the private driveway at 2131 Yonge Street located on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, approximately 70 metres east of Yonge Street.

2. Rescinded the existing southbound left turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Hillsdale Avenue East and the private driveway at 2131 Yonge Street located on the north side of Hillsdale Avenue East, approximately 70 metres east of Yonge Street.

I'm writing today to request your support in rescinding the turning restrictions that were installed on Hillsdale Avenue East prior to occupancy at 2131 Yonge Street (Art Shoppe Condominium).  Just prior to occupancy in 2020, there was concern amongst residents and the South Eglinton and Davisville Ratepayers' Association (SEDRA) that traffic exiting out of the southern driveway of Art Shoppe Condos would cause significant traffic infiltration in the community east of Yonge.  However, through site plan approval, the number of vehicular parking spots was decreased and the commercial profile changed to smaller tenants.  Upon reviewing the traffic volumes in spring 2022 undertaken by members of the condo found that traffic was 20% less than what was projected by the developer.

In this spirit, the Board at Art Shoppe Condos has requested our office move forward with rescinding these restrictions to allow for easier and flexible egress from the Condo.  My office has received confirmation from SEDRA that they are in accordance with this proposal.