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Scarborough Community Council · 2021-11-26 · 2021.SC28.9

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Construction Staging Area - 3070 Ellesmere Road

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2021-11-26 · Scarborough Community Council · amended

As filed

Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a two metre wide portion of the east side northbound curb lane on Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north, from January 21, 2022 to June 1, 2025. 2. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north. 3.

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Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north. 4. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 5. 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. 6. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with resident associations property management of all residential buildings located in Mornelle Court and community groups in advance of any physical road modifications, at the cost of the developer. 7. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and 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. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and 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. 10. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Directed that Mornelle Court be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Podium Developments is constructing a 26-storey residential rental building with ground level commercial space at 3070 Ellesmere Road. The site is located at the north-east corner of Ellesmere Road and Mornelle Court. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the east sidewalk and a two metre-wide portion of the east side northbound curb lane on Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres to the north, for a period of 41 months (i.e.

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January 21, 2022 to June 1, 2025) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Mornelle Court will be maintained in a 1.7 metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The number of northbound lanes will not be reduced on Mornelle Court; however, stopping will be prohibited at all times due to the partial lane occupation.

Staff recommended

The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a two metre wide portion of the east side northbound curb lane on Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north, from January 21, 2022 to June 1, 2025. 2. Scarborough Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north.

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3. Scarborough Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Mornelle Court, between Ellesmere Road and a point 102.7 metres north. 4. Scarborough Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Scarborough Community Council direct 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. 6. Scarborough Community Council direct 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. 7. Scarborough Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 8. Scarborough Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and 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. 9. Scarborough Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and 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. 10. Scarborough Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 11. Scarborough Community Council direct 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. 12. Scarborough Community Council direct 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. 13. Scarborough Community Council direct that Mornelle Court be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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