HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-18-026 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Veronica DriveREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz,Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 2
DATE OF REPORT: March 21, 2018
REPORT NO.: INS-18-026
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Veronica Drive
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Thatparkingbe prohibited onthe north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive
from a point 64metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof;
That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Veronica Drive
from a point 60 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 27 metres west thereof;
and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly;
BACKGROUND:
Veronica Drive is a local roadway with primarily residential land use.In response to
concerns regarding parked vehicles creating visibility issues, causing difficulties with
safe two-way vehicle operation through the curvature of the roadway, and potentially
hinderingaccess for emergency services vehicles,the existing on-street parking
regulations were reviewed.
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Veronica Drive from Veronica
Drive to Veronica Court for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours,as
outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Residents of Veronica Drive were surveyed regarding a proposal to prohibit parkingon
the north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof
Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof, and on the south (odd-numbered)
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side of Veronica Drive from a point 60 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 27
metres west thereof to address these concerns. A survey letter was mailed out in
February2018. The results of the survey are as follows:
Prohibit parkingonthe north (even-numbered) side 7votes (88% of 8votes)
of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof
Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof,
and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Veronica
Drive from a point 60metres westof Veronica
Drive to a point 27 metres westthereof.
In favour of keeping the current regulations in 1votes(12% of 8votes)
place:
TOTAL: 8out of 12responded (66.7% response rate)
Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the
current on-street parking regulations on Veronica Drive be amended to prohibit parking
onthe north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof
Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof, and on the south (odd-numbered)
side of Veronica Drive from a point 60metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 27
metres westthereof.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for implementing No signage along Veronica Drive is
$500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM The residents were made aware of this report via a letter through the mail.
This report has been posted to the ciadvance of the
council / committee meeting.
CONSULT Directly affected residents were surveyed regarding the proposed parking
regulation change in February 2018.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Key Map Veronica Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Key Map
Veronica Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Existing Three (3) Hour Parking
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Properties Notified
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