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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-18-008 - Encroachment Request - canopies projecting over sidewalk at 51 David StreetStaff Report 11:, JR Corporate Services Department wwwkitchener.ca REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: June 25th, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Erin Mogck, Associate City Solicitor 519-741- 2200 ext.7060 PREPARED BY: Erin Mogck, Associate City Solicitor 519-741- 2200 ext. 7060 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: June 20th, 2018 REPORT NO.: COR -18-008 SUBJECT: Encroachment Request - canopies projecting over sidewalk at 51 David Street RECOMMENDATION: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the property owner and any mortgagee(s) of the property municipally known as 51 David Street to permit canopies that will project over the City's sidewalk." BACKGROUND: Vive Development Corporation (Vive) has applied for permission to install two canopies attached to the future building at 51 David Street. These canopies will project over the City's David Street sidewalk. REPORT: The proposed canopies are architectural features extending beyond the front face of the exterior building over David Street by 1.5 metres. The width of the canopies will be about 6.5 metres. Since the City maintains David Street sidewalk all year-round with sidewalk sweepers and snow removal vehicles, the canopies will be above the required minimum clearance of 9 feet or 2.74 meters above the sidewalk. Vive will be responsible to ensure proper clearances are maintained according to KW Hydro's conditions of service and the Electrical Safety Authority. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 5-1 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: All fees associated with encroachments will be paid by Vive. The Application fee of $280.00 has been paid. Processing fee of $235 will become payable after Council approval. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the Standing Committee. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services 5-2