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Home My WebLink AboutENG 11-25Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 11-25 Date: June 9, 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, and Schedule “2”, No Parking, to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping and parking restrictions on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed installation of stopping and parking restrictions on portions of Eyer Drive, Craighurst Court and Zents Drive; 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 Council to enact a by-law to allow for the inclusion of stopping and parking restrictions, specifically to address parking concerns on Eyer Drive, Craighurst Court and Zents Drive. In response to concerns from area residents and to promote traffic safety, Engineering Services staff propose stopping and parking restrictions at the following locations: • Eyer Drive – stopping restrictions are proposed to be extended by 50 metres on the west side, from Oklahoma Drive to 30 metres north of Hampton Court, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. • Eyer Drive – parking restrictions are proposed at all times on the west side/south side of the curve on Eyer Drive from 30 metres north of Hampton Court to 55 metres north of Hampton Court. • Eyer Drive - parking restrictions are proposed at all times on the west side, from Oklahoma Drive to Stonebridge Lane. • Craighurst Court – parking restrictions are proposed from 315 metres east of Whites Road on the south side, around the bulb of the cul-de-sac, to 315 metres east of Whites Road on the north side, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, September 1st to June 30th. ENG 11-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 2 • Zents Drive –parking restrictions are proposed on both sides of Zents Drive from Brock Road (R.R.#1) to 135 metres west thereof, anytime. 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. 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 Eyer Drive, Craighurst Court and Zents Drive. 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 and stopping restrictions are proposed on Eyer Drive to improve sightlines and congestion issues. Engineering Services staff have received on-street parking concerns from the residents of Eyer Drive stating that vehicles park on both sides of Eyer Drive north of Oklahoma Drive during Fairport Beach Public School arrival and dismissal times. Residents have also reported that vehicles park on both sides of Eyer Drive south of Oklahoma Drive on Sunday during the worship times of ServeCity Church as well as other times and throughout the week. This parking behaviour is causing congestion issues by reducing the width of Eyer Drive from two through lanes to one through lane. It is also causing sightline issues for drivers attempting to access Eyer Drive from side streets and residential driveways. In response to these concerns, staff investigated on-street parking on Eyer Drive and recommend increasing the length of stopping restrictions on the west side of Eyer Drive by 50 metres from Oklahoma Drive to 30 metres north of Hampton Court, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Restricting stopping on the west side on Eyer Drive during Fairport Beach Public School arrival and dismissal times will reduce congestion issues and sightlines for drivers accessing Eyer Drive from Hampton Court. Staff also recommend implementing parking restrictions (anytime) from 30 metres north of Hampton Court to 55 metres north of Hampton Court on the west side/south side of the curve on Eyer Drive. This will alleviate congestion issues and allow school buses to pass through with greater ease while also improving sightlines for drivers. Furthermore, staff recommended parking restrictions (anytime) on the west side of Eyer Drive, from Oklahoma Drive to Stonebridge Lane. These permanent parking restrictions will replace the temporary parking restrictions currently in place on Eyer Drive from Oklahoma Drive to 110 metres south of Oklahoma Drive. This will alleviate congestion issues during ServeCity ENG 11-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 3 worship hours as well as from cars that park here throughout the week as reported by residents and confirmed by site visits conducted by staff. The proposed parking restrictions on Eyer Drive are shown graphically in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “1”, No Stopping and Schedule “2”, No Parking, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. B. Parking Restrictions within the cul-de-sac of Craighurst Court to alleviate congestion issues and allow school buses to turn around. Engineering Services staff have received concerns from Durham Student Transportation Services that on-street parking prevents school buses from turning around within the cul-de- sac of Craighurst Court. Residents on Craighurst Court have also expressed concerns regarding on-street parking. This causes difficulty for the school bus drivers and delays the school bus. School buses only move in a forward direction and do not reverse as a best practice unless they have another staff member behind the school bus to guide the school bus and watch for obstructions. Engineering Services staff have investigated this concern and agree that Craighurst Court can be difficult for a school bus to navigate when there are vehicles parked around the perimeter of the cul-de-sac. Based on the investigation results, staff placed temporary parking restrictions (anytime) around the perimeter of the cul-de-sac on Craighurst Court. The temporary parking restrictions have been in place on Craighurst Court for over nine months. Engineering Services has received complaints from numerous residents indicating that parking restrictions within the cul-de-sac of Craighurst Court should be during school bus times only. Residents have stated having parking restrictions at all times is inconvenient for visitors and is unnecessary as the parking restrictions are intended to enable school buses to turn around. It is therefore recommended that permanent parking restrictions from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, September 1st to June 30th replace the temporary parking restrictions (anytime) within the cul-de-sac area of Craighurst Court, from 315 metres east of Whites Road on the south side, around the bulb of the cul-de-sac, to 315 metres east of Whites Road on the north side. The proposed parking restrictions on Craighurst Court are shown graphically in Attachment 3. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 5. C. Parking restrictions are proposed on Zents Drive Engineering Services staff was contacted by Fire Services staff from Fire Station #1 located at the intersection of Brock Road (R.R.#1) and Zents Drive with respect to impeded access to the fire station when vehicles are parked on Zents Drive. As such, Fire Services staff are requesting parking restrictions on Zents Drive in front of Fire Station #1. Therefore, it is recommended that permanent parking restrictions (anytime) on both sides of Zents Drive from Brock Road (R.R.#1) to 135 metres west be implemented ENG 11-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Various Locations Page 4 so that there are parking restrictions directly in front of Fire Station #1 and along the turn lanes on Zents Drive. The proposed parking restrictions on Zents Drive are illustrated in Attachment 4, and the draft by-law for the proposed parking restrictions on Zents Drive is provided in Attachment 5. Attachments: 1. Proposed Parking and Stopping Restrictions, Eyer Drive, north of Oklahoma Drive 2.Proposed Parking Restrictions, Eyer Drive, south of Oklahoma Drive 3. Proposed Parking Restrictions, Craighurst Court 4.Proposed Parking Restrictions, Zents Drive 5.Draft by-law Amendment to Schedule “1”, No Stopping, and Schedule “2”, No Parking to By-law 6604/05. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Ibrahim Aftab Richard Holborn, P. Eng. Technologist, Traffic Operations Director, Engineering Services Nathan Emery Coordinator, Traffic Programs & Operations Nadeem Zahoor, P. Eng., M. Eng Manager, Transportation & Traffic IA: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: Attachment 1 to Report ENG 11-25 Attachment 2 to Report ENG 11-25 Attachment 3 to Report ENG 11-25 Attachment 4 to Report ENG 11-25 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 Eyer Drive, Craighurst Court, Zents Drive. 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 Delete Eyer Drive West Oklahoma Drive to Hampton Court 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Attachment 5 to Report ENG 11-25 By-law No. Page 2 Schedule 1 No Stopping Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Add Eyer Drive West Oklahoma Drive to 30 metres north of Hampton Court 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 2. 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 Add Craighurst Court Both 315 metres east of Whites Road to east limit (around the cul-de-sac) 7:00 am to 9:00 am 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday September 1 to June 30 Eyer Drive West and South 30 metres north of Hampton Court to 55 metres north of Hampton Court Anytime Eyer Drive West Oklahoma Drive to Stonebridge Lane Anytime Zents Drive Both Brock Road (R.R.#1) to 130 west thereof Anytime By-law No. Page 3 3. By-law passed this 23rd day of June, 2025. ____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk