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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 08-24Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 08-24 Date: June 10, 2024 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 -Proposed Parking Restrictions on Various Streets-File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1.That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “2”, No Parking to By-law6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking restrictions on highways or parts of highwaysunder the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering; and, 2.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to request that Council amend Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to provide for the inclusion of parking restrictions at various locations throughout the City. In response to concerns from area residents and to promote traffic safety, Engineering Services staff propose parking restrictions at the following locations: •Rosefield Road, east and north sides, from 60 metres south of Fieldlight Boulevard to 82 metres south of Fieldlight Boulevard. •Radom Street, south side, from 105 metres west of Douglas Avenue to 140 metres west ofDouglas Avenue. •Glenanna Road, north side, from Echo Point Court to 80 metres west of Echo Point Court. •Strouds Lane, south side, from Alder Court to 40 metres west of Alder Court. •Saffron Avenue, north and west sides, from 45 metres east of Sunflower Street to 70 metres east of Sunflower Street. •Krosno Boulevard, north and west sides, from 30 metres east of Zator Avenue to 85 metreseast of Zator Avenue. ENG 08-24 June 10, 2024 Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 Page 2 • Sheppard Avenue, south side, from 380 metres east of Whites Road to 410 metres east of Whites Road (extension of existing parking restrictions). • Major Oaks Road, both sides, from Brock Road to Beaton Way. Financial Implications: The installation of all posts and signs can be accommodated within the 2024 Current Budget. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Corporate Key to Deliver on Good Governance, Open & Transparent Decision Making, and Customer-Focused Program & Service Delivery. Discussion: The purpose of this report is to request that Council amend Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 to provide for the inclusion of parking restrictions at various locations throughout the City. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 9 to this report. 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: 1. Parking restrictions are proposed on the north inner curve on Rosefield Road where pedestrians cross to get to the pathway that leads into Glengrove Park / Glengrove Public School At the southwest corner of Rosefield Road, residents have expressed concerns regarding vehicle parking on the inner curve. Parents/Guardians and students cross at this location to get to the pathway that leads into Glengrove Park and Glengrove Public School. Engineering Services staff have reviewed sightlines and determined that vehicles do park on the inner curve, which creates sightline and safety issues. It is therefore recommended that parking restrictions be placed on the inner curve on Rosefield Road in this location. The proposed parking restrictions on Rosefield Road are shown graphically in Attachment 1. 2. Parking restrictions are proposed on the south side of Radom Street to improve sightlines when exiting the residences at 1235 Radom Street The Manager of the condominium complex at 1235 Radom Street contacted the City to request parking restrictions on Radom Street at the driveway of 1235 Radom Street. Engineering Services staff reviewed sightlines and observed that vehicles on Radom Street are parking right up to the driveway at the residences at 1235 Radom Street. This creates difficulty for motorists exiting the condominium as they are having difficulty seeing vehicles on the street. ENG 08-24 June 10, 2024 Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 Page 3 Based on the review and observations, it is recommended that parking restrictions be placed 15 metres from both sides of the driveway at 1235 Radom Street to improve sightlines for motorists exiting the condominium complex. The proposed parking restrictions on Radom Street are shown graphically in Attachment 2. 3. Parking restrictions are proposed on the north side Glenanna Road near Echo Point Court due to sightline restrictions Residents on Echo Point Court have expressed sightline and safety concerns when vehicles park on Glenanna Road to the west of Echo Point Court. This concern was reviewed by Engineering Services staff, and the main contributing factors were determined to be as follows: • There is a curve and hill to the west of Echo Point Court, which reduces sightlines of westbound traffic to see eastbound traffic. • Although a vehicle can currently park on Glenanna Road west of Echo Point Court at any time, the busiest times are during the pick-up and drop-off times at the school, which makes it very difficult to see eastbound traffic. Based on the review, Engineering Services staff placed parking restrictions on the north side of Glenanna Road from Echo Point Court to 30 metres west of Echo Point Court. This parking restriction was implemented based on the Traffic and Parking By-law that allows City staff to restrict parking 30 metres from an intersection provided that signs are present. It is, however, recommended by staff that the existing parking restrictions be extended by 50 metres to alleviate the sightline concern. It is therefore recommended that the existing parking restrictions on the north side of Glenanna Road be extended another 50 metres to the west on Glenanna Road.. Affected residents have been contacted and informed that parking restrictions are being proposed. The proposed parking restrictions on Glenanna Road are shown graphically in Attachment 3. 4. Parking restrictions are proposed on the south side Strouds Lane to address sightline concerns when exiting Alder Court Residents on Alder Court have expressed sightline and safety concerns when vehicles park on Strouds Lane to the west of Alder Court. ENG 08-24 June 10, 2024 Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 Page 4 This concern was reviewed by Engineering Services staff, and the main contributing factors were determined to be as follows: •Alder Court is the first street to the east of the school crossing at Highbush Public School andmany parents/guardians park in the area contributing to the sightline concern. •There is a curve and hill to the west of Alder Court, which reduces the sight of eastbound traffic when vehicles are parked on the south side of Strouds Lane near Alder Court. Based on the review, Engineering Services recommends that parking restrictions be placed on the south side of Strouds Lane to alleviate the sightline concerns from Alder Court to 40 metres west thereof. The proposed parking restrictions on Strouds Lane are shown graphically in Attachment 4. 5.Parking restrictions are proposed on the north side of Saffron Avenue At the most southeast portion of Saffron Avenue, residents have expressed concerns regarding vehicle parking on the inner curve, citing difficulty to navigate this corner when vehicles are parked in this location. Engineering Services staff reviewed sightlines and determined that vehicles do park on the inner curve, which creates sightline issues that make it difficult to maneuver. It is therefore recommended that parking restrictions be placed on the inner curve on Saffron Avenue at the southeast corner. The proposed parking restrictions on Saffron Avenue Lane are shown graphically in Attachment 5. 6.Parking restrictions are proposed on the inner curve on Krosno Boulevard east of ZatorAvenue Residents advise that it is difficult to navigate the southeast corner of Krosno Boulevard east of Zator Avenue due to vehicles parking along the inner curve. Engineering Services staff reviewed this concern and determined that vehicles do park on the inner curve, which makes the curve difficult to navigate and maneuver. There are already parking restrictions on the east side (outer curve) of Krosno Boulevard, however, due to the length of the curve, it is recommended that parking restrictions be placed on the inner curve on Krosno Boulevard at the southeast corner east of Zator Avenue near house number 808. The proposed parking restrictions on Krosno Boulevard are shown graphically in Attachment 6. ENG 08-24 June 10, 2024 Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 Page 5 7.Parking restrictions are proposed to be extended 30 metres on the south side ofSheppard Avenue near house number 791 Residents have expressed concerns with respect to parked vehicles creating access and sightline issues on Sheppard Avenue near house number 791. The primary concern is with residents exiting their property on both the south and north side of the street. Engineering Services staff have reviewed this and determined that the parking area can be shortened by approximately 30 metres to eliminate the concern, improve the sightlines for residents, and leave ample parking on Sheppard Avenue for residents and visitors. The proposed parking restrictions on Sheppard Avenue are shown graphically in Attachment 7. 8.Parking restrictions are recommended on both sides of Major Oaks Road from BrockRoad to Beaton Way Residents have expressed concerns with parking on Major Oaks Road where the left turn lane extends from Brock Road to Beaton Way. Engineering Services staff have reviewed this and confirm the following: •There is a painted left-turn lane on Major Oaks Road which extends from Brock Road toBeaton Way. This area of the road is where the majority of the parking takes place. •On-street parking is more frequent when the Pickering Islamic Centre is active and people arelooking for a place to park. •There are currently parking restrictions on the south side of Major Oaks Road from Brock Roadto 30 metres west of Brock Road. This parking restriction was implemented based on the Traffic and Parking By-law that allows City staff to restrict parking 30 metres from anintersection provided that signs are present. Based on the review, Engineering Services staff recommend that parking restrictions be placed on Major Oaks Road between Brock Road and Beaton Way on both sides of the street. On the south side of Major Oaks Road, the parking would be extended to Beaton Way from where it currently ends 30 metres west of Brock Road. These parking restrictions are recommended because it can be difficult to drive in the right-hand lane between Brock Road and Major Oaks Road when parked vehicles are present and there are vehicles queued to turn in the left-turn lane. The proposed parking restrictions on Major Oaks Road are shown graphically in Attachment 8. ENG 08-24 June 10, 2024 Subject: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 Page 6 Attachments: 1. Proposed Parking Restrictions – Rosefield Road 2.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Radom Street 3.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Glenanna Road4.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Strouds Lane5.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Saffron Avenue6.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Krosno Boulevard 7.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Sheppard Avenue 8.Proposed Parking Restrictions – Major Oaks Road9.Draft by-law, Amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, to By-law 6604/05. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Nathan Emery Richard Holborn, P. Eng. Coordinator, Traffic Programs & Operations Director, Engineering Services 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: NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Rosefield Road N Rosefie l d R o a d Glengrove Public School Fieldlig h t B o u l e v a r d Existing Stopping Restriction around curve 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Proposed Parking Restriction (anytime) Attachment 1 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Radom Street N Proposed Parking Restrictions (anytime) Rad o m S t r e e t Attachment 2 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Glenanna Road N Ec h o P o i n t C o u r t G l e n a n n a R o a d Heat h s i d e C r e s . Existing Parking Restrictions (anytime) Proposed Parking Restrictions (anytime) Attachment 3 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Strouds Lane N Proposed Parking Restrictions (anytime) Attachment 4 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Saffron Avenue N Usman Park S u n f l o w e r R o a d S a f f r o n A v e n u e Proposed Parking Restriction (anytime) Existing Parking Restriction (anytime) Attachment 5 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Krosno Boulevard N Krosno B l v d . Z a t o r A v e n u e Bem A venue Proposed Parking Restriction (anytime) Existing Parking Restriction (anytime) Attachment 6 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Sheppard Avenue N Proposed Parking Restriction (anytime) Extension Existing Parking Restriction (anytime) Existing Parking Restriction (anytime) Attachment 7 to Report ENG 08-24 NTS May, 2024 Engineering Services Department Proposed Parking Restrictions Major Oaks Road N B r o c k R o a d Proposed Parking Restrictions (anytime) Existing Parking Restrictions (anytime) Attachment 8 to Report ENG 08-24 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 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 parking restrictions on Rosefield Road, Radom Street, Glenanna Road, Strouds Lane, Saffron Avenue, Krosno Boulevard, Sheppard Avenue, and Major Oaks Road. Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 2 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto by the following: Schedule 2 No Parking Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Delete Sheppard Avenue South Whites Road to 380 metres East; and Fairport Road to 315 metres West Anytime Attachment 9 to Report ENG 08-24 By-law No. Page 2 Schedule 2 No Parking Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Add Rosefield Road East and North 60 metres south of Fieldlight Boulevard to 82 metres south of Fieldlight Boulevard Anytime Radom Street South 105 metres west of Douglas Avenue to 140 metres west of Douglas Avenue Anytime Glenanna Road North Echo Point Court to 80 metres west of Echo Point Court Anytime Strouds Lane South Alder Court to 40 metres west of Alder Court Anytime Saffron Avenue West and North 45 metres east of Sunflower Road to 70 metres east of Sunflower Road Anytime Krosno Boulevard West and North 30 metres east of Zator Avenue to 85 metres east of Zator Avenue Sheppard Avenue South Whites Road to 410 metres East; and Fairport Road to 315 metres West Anytime Major Oaks Road Both Brock Road to Beaton Way Anytime By-law No. Page 3 By-law passed this 24th day of June, 2024. ____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk