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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 5
DATE OF REPORT: June 20th, 2018
REPORT NO.: COR -18-009
SUBJECT: Encroachment Request — Williamsburg Public School — structures over
Commonwealth Park
RECOMMENDATION:
"Subject to staff comments, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
Encroachment Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Waterloo Region
District School Board for play structures and features encroaching over Commonwealth
Park near Williamsburg Public School."
BACKGROUND:
Williamsburg Public School has applied for permission to install several play structures and
features within Commonwealth Park, which is the park located adjacent to the school at 760
Commonwealth Crescent.
REPORT:
Williamsburg Public School has proposed to install a "challenge circuit", "jumping pit", "walking
path", and benches within the City's Commonwealth Park. The school has fundraised money
for these schoolyard improvements.
The "challenge circuit" is a climbing and balancing structure forjunior students. The "jumping pit"
is for long jump and will be 25-30 feet in length. Currently, there are trails connecting the
community to the park and the park to the school. The "walking path" would be installed around
the perimeter of the park to provide an alternative activity for students who do not want to play
soccer, go on the challenge circuit, orjump the jumping pit. All of these features will be available
for general public use and these features will not be fenced off from the community.
The school would also like to add several benches, which will meet accessibility standards
according to regulation.
*** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. ***
Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance.
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Through the circulation process, City staff have identified the area of a catch basin and drainage
ditch. Since the City will require access to this infrastructure, an area of 10 meters clearance
will be maintained. Also, the walking path "between the trees" should not interfere with the
Landscaping Plan since the Landscaping Plan is maintained for the life of the development.
Furthermore, Williamsburg Public School will be responsible for cutting grass and removing
snow on the trials and walking path. The City will continue to maintain the portion of land between
the bridge and the City street, Commonwealth Crescent, as there is some City infrastructure
within this location.
The inclusion of these play structures will be beneficial to the Williamsburg community in addition
to the Williamsburg Public School students.
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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Williamsburg Public School will be responsible for the costs associated with these play features.
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
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