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Home My WebLink AboutENG 08-25Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 08-25 Date: April 7, 2025 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations - Amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “1”, No Stopping, andSchedule “2”, No Parking, to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping andparking restrictions on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of TheCorporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed installation of stopping and parking restrictions on portions of Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessaryactions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to request Council to enact a by-law to allow for the inclusion of stopping and parking restrictions, specifically to address parking concerns on Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court. In response to concerns from area residents and to promote traffic safety, Engineering Services staff propose stopping and parking restrictions at the following locations: •Alpine Lane – parking restrictions are proposed at all times on the north side of the streetfrom Major Oaks Road to 50 metres west thereof. •Beaton Way – parking restrictions are proposed at all times on the east side of the street, from Major Oaks Road to Shay Drive/Rayleen Crescent. •Pebble Court – stopping restrictions are proposed on the west side of the street, Monday toFriday, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, September 1 to June 30 from Aspen Road to approximately 265 meters north thereof. •Tanzer Court – parking restrictions proposed at all times on the west side of the street, fromWayfarer Lane to 60 metres south thereof. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community. ENG 08-25 April 7, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 2 Financial Implications: The supply and installation of No Parking and No Stopping signs and posts can be accommodated within the 2025 Roads Current Budget. Discussion: The purpose of this report is to request Council to enact a by-law to allow for the inclusion of stopping and parking restrictions, specifically to address parking concerns on Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court. In response to concerns from area residents and to promote traffic safety, Engineering Services staff propose the following modifications to Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05: A.Parking restrictions are proposed on Alpine Lane to improve sightlines and vehicleaccess Engineering Services staff have received on-street parking concerns from the residents of Alpine Lane stating that when vehicles park close to Major Oaks Road the street becomes narrow and it is difficult to see oncoming vehicles when travelling westbound around the bend. Also, there is a Canada Post supermailbox on Alpine Lane that vehicles park in front of, which is in violation of the City’s Traffic and Parking By-law, which states that parking is restricted within three metres of a supermailbox. In response to these concerns, staff investigated on-street parking on Alpine Lane and recommend parking restrictions (anytime) on the north side of the street from Major Oaks Road to approximately 50 metres west thereof. Restricting parking on the north side of the street will improve sightlines and vehicle access for this section of Alpine Lane. The proposed parking restrictions on Alpine Lane are shown graphically in Attachment 1. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. B.Parking Restrictions are proposed on the east side of Beaton Way between MajorOaks Road and Shay Drive/Rayleen Crescent to assist with vehicle access Municipal Law Enforcement staff have concerns with motorists being able to travel along Beaton Way when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street. Engineering Services staff investigated this concern and agree that Beaton Way can be difficult to navigate when there are vehicles parked on both sides. The concern is particularly evident when there are gatherings at Masjid Usman (Pickering Islamic Centre) at 2065 Brock Road. Based on the investigation results, staff placed temporary parking restrictions on the east side of Beaton Way from Major Oaks Road to Shay Drive/Rayleen Crescent. The temporary parking restrictions have been installed on Beaton Way for over a month with no complaints from residents in the area. It is therefore recommended that permanent parking restrictions replace the temporary restrictions on the east side of Beaton Way between Major Oaks Road and Shay Drive/Rayleen Crescent. The proposed parking restrictions on Beaton Way are shown graphically in Attachment 2. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. ENG 08-25 April 7, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 3 C. Stopping restrictions are proposed on the west side of Pebble Court in response to resident concerns. Engineering Services staff have received on-street parking concerns from the residents of Pebble Court, stating that the street becomes very narrow during pick-up and drop-off times of Gandatsetiagon Public School. Pebble Court is located to the west of the school and has a public walkway that leads to the school property. In response to these concerns, staff investigated on-street parking during Gandatsetiagon Public School bell times and recommend that stopping restrictions be placed on the west side of Pebble Court from Aspen Road to approximately 265 metres north thereof, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 am and, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, from September 1 to June 30. Community consultation was completed in January 2025 with all affected residents on both sides of the street. The consultation generated 16 replies with 12 in support of and 4 in opposition to the installation of permanent stopping restrictions. Therefore, based on staff’s review of parking and the community consultation, it is recommended that permanent stopping restrictions be installed on the west side of Pebble Court from Aspen Road to approximately 265 meters north thereof, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 am and, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, from September 1 to June 30. The proposed stopping restrictions on Pebble Court are shown graphically in Attachment 3. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “1”, No Stopping, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. D. Parking Restrictions are proposed on the west side of Tanzer Court south of Wayfarer Lane to alleviate parking concerns The City of Pickering received on-street parking concerns from the residents of Tanzer Court who have stated that visitors to the businesses on St. Martins Drive are using Tanzer Court as overflow parking, making it difficult for them to exit their driveway. In response to these concerns, the City placed temporary parking restrictions on the west side of Tanzer Court, from Wayfarer Lane to 60 metres south thereof. The temporary parking restrictions are currently still in place. Community consultation was completed in December 2024 involving all residents of Tanzer Court south of Wayfarer Lane to determine if there was support for permanent parking restrictions. The consultation generated 10 replies with 7 in support of and 3 in opposition to the installation of permanent parking restrictions. Therefore, based on staff’s review of parking and the community consultation, it is recommended that permanent parking restrictions replace the temporary restrictions on the west side of Tanzer Court from Wayfarer Lane to 60 metres south thereof. The proposed parking restrictions on Tanzer Court are shown graphically in Attachment 4. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. ENG 08-25 April 7, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 4 Attachments: 1. Proposed Parking Restrictions, Alpine Lane 2.Proposed Parking Restrictions, Beaton Way 3. Proposed Stopping Restrictions, Pebble Court4.Proposed Parking Restrictions, Tanzer Court5.Draft by-law Amendment to Schedule “1”, No Stopping, and Schedule “2”, No Parking toBy-law 6604/05. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Nathan Emery Richard Holborn, P. Eng. Coordinator, Traffic Programs & Operations Director, Engineering Services Ibrahim Aftab Technologist, Traffic Operations Nadeem Zahoor, P. Eng., M. Eng Manager, Transportation & Traffic NE:mjh Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Original signed by:Original signed by: Original signed by: Original signed by: Original signed by: Proposed Parking Restrictions Alpine Lane Engineering Services Department March, 2025NTS Plot Date:Scale: Attachment 1 to Report ENG 08-25 Engineering Services Department March, 2025NTS Plot Date:Scale: Proposed Parking Restrictions Beaton Way Attachment 2 to Report ENG 08-25 Engineering Services Department March, 2025NTS Plot Date:Scale: Proposed Stopping Restrictions Pebble Court Attachment 3 to Report ENG 08-25 Engineering Services Department March, 2025NTS Plot Date:Scale: Proposed Parking Restrictions Tanzer Court Attachment 4 to Report ENG 08-25 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of traffic and parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Whereas By-law 6604/05, as amended, provides for the regulating of traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering; and Whereas, it is deemed expedient to amend Schedule 1 and Schedule 2, to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. Specifically this by-law is to provide for the inclusion of stopping and parking restrictions on portions of Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court. Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 1 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto by the following: Schedule 1 No Stopping Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Add Pebble Court West Aspen Road to 265 metres north thereof 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday September 1 to June 30 Attachment 5 to Report ENG 08-25 By-law No. Page 2 2.Schedule 2 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended theretoby the following: Schedule 2 No Parking Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Add Alpine Lane North Major Oaks Road to 50 metres west thereof Anytime Beaton Way East Major Oaks Road to Shay Drive/Rayleen Crescent Anytime Tanzer Court West Wayfarer Lane to 60 metres south thereof Anytime By-law passed this 28th day of April, 2025. ____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk