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OPEN DELEGATION BY JOE TASCONA CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR THE REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS IN FRONT OF 84 AND 86 WORSLEY STREET
Mr. Joseph Tascona provided an Open Delegation regarding a request for removal of parking meters in front of 84 and 86 Worsley Street.
Mr. Tascona advised that he provided a letter dated May 18, 2016 and a follow-up email dated October 18, 2016 discussing his request to remove two (2) parking meters in front of 84 Worsley Street and one (1) parking meter in front of 86 Worsley Street. He advised that his law firm is located at 84 Worsley Street and is concerned with the safety issues associated with on-street parking, including large vehicles, and commercial vehicles being parked too close to driveway and the poor visibility for vehicles pulling out of his firm's driveway and onto the City street.
Mr. Tascona provided examples of available parking at different commercial and residential properties on Worsley Street and noted that Worsley Street consists mostly of commercial properties. Mr. Tascona advised that there is no parking permitted in front of 78 Worsley Street, and only one parking meter is available in front of 83 Worsley Street as one parking space was permitted on the front yard. He also advised that the parking lot at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was created after the demolition of a residence, and that "No Parking" signs where placed on both sides between the Church and the City Hall driveways and thought that it was obviously done for safety reasons.
Mr. Tascona commented that he is requesting the removal of the parking meters for safely issues, fairness on the street and liability concerns that could result in a motor vehicle accident. He also advised that he feels the parking spot lines are incorrect and allow for motor vehicles to be parked within 1.5 metres of a driveway, which he feels is in contravention to the City of Barrie Traffic By-law 80-138.
In closing, Mr. Tascona requested the City to consider ...
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