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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-030 - Encroachment Request - 156-158 King St W & 1-11 Young StREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: May 27, 2019 SUBMITTED BY: Erin Kearney, Interim Prosecutor 519-741-2200 ext. 7060 PREPARED BY: Erin Kearney, Interim Prosecutor 519-741-2200 ext. 7060 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward10 DATE OF REPORT:May 14, 2019 REPORT NO.: COR-19-030 SUBJECT:Encroachment Request:156-158 King StWest/1-11 Young St- canopyanddoor swing ____________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the propertyowner of the property municipally known as 156-158 King StreetWest/1-11 Young Streetto authorize the installation of a canopy and doorsKingStreet and Young Streetroad allowances BACKGROUND: Thepropertyowner at 156-158 King StreetWest/1-11 Young Streethas asked for permission to install acanopy and three (3) outward swinging doors which will encroach over City road allowances. REPORT: Canopy Encroachment The propertyowner is asking for permission to installa canopyon the North-facing corner of a proposed 5-storey building. This canopywill project over the Young Street sidewalk by about 0.6 metresand will be about 3.1 metres above ground. The canopy is not expected to interfere with pedestrian traffic. The property owner has submitted a sketchof the placement of the proposedcanopy. The sketchis attached to this report. This sketchhas been circulated to city staff and to external utility companies for their comments. There were no concerns raised during the circulation and staff support thisencroachment. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 1 Door Swing Encroachments The propertyowner is asking for permission to install three (3) outward swinging doors in the proposed 5-storey building. One (1) of these doors, when fully opened, would extend approximately 0.5 metres over the King street sidewalk; Two (2) of these doors, when fully opened, would extend approximately 0.5 metres over the Young Street sidewalk. All three (3) of these doors would be installed at grade. The property owner has submitted a sketchof the placement of the proposed doors. The sketch is attached to this report. This sketchhas been circulated to city staff and to external utility companies for their comments.Staff are generally in support of this encroachment, thougha concern was raised by both Building and Planning Divisions about the door swings potentially impeding foot traffic on the sidewalks. This concern will be passed on to the property owner, and aclause regarding taking precautions to avoid endangering pedestrian trafficwill beincluded in the Encroachment Agreement as a result.It may be worth noting that otherbusinesses in the area also have outward swinging doorsat gradethat encroach on City sidewalks. Attached is a sketchof the proposed door and canopy placement, providedto us by the property owner. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: All fees associated with encroachments will be paid by the applicant. The Applicationfee of $280.00 has been paid. A processing fee of $235 will become payable after Council approval. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM website with the agenda in advance of the Standing Committee. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 2 4 for assistance. 999 - 969 - 866 - 2345 or TTY 1 - 741 - Please call 519 *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** 4 - 3