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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-15-089 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Zeller Cres Staff Rport I r rc'.�► t .R Infrastructure Services Department wmkitchener.ca REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: October 19, 2015 SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7038 PREPARED BY: Jeff Kolnick, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 2 DATE OF REPORT: September 14, 2015 REPORT NO.: INS-15-089 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations —Zeller Crescent RECOMMENDATIONS: That parking be prohibited at any time on the north (odd-number side) of Zeller Crescent from a point 129 metres north of the western intersection with Zeller Drive to a point 123 metres north thereof; and further, That 15 metre intersection restrictions be implemented at both intersections with Zeller Drive on both sides of the road; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Zeller Crescent is a local residential roadway with townhouse developments on both sides. In response to safety concerns from local residents on-street parking regulations have been reviewed. REPORT: Currently on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Zeller Crescent in its entirety for a maximum period of three consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138. Transportation Services has received a request to review the existing parking regulations on Zeller Crescent. The request cited concerns of vehicles parking on- street along the northerly bend obstructing the safe operation of two-way traffic and ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 1 emergency vehicle access and recommended that parking be prohibited at anytime on one side of the road in this area. Parking on both sides on this section of this roadway restricts two-way traffic and emergency vehicle access. Transportation Services staff contacted Kitchener Fire for comment on the on-street parking conditions on Zeller Crescent. After review, Kitchener Fire staff advised that they were in support of prohibiting parking at anytime on one side of the road through the curves at the north/east end of Zeller Crescent. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city's strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for sign installations for the roadway is $500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. Residents were notified of this change via letter in August 2015. No concerns were raised. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dev Tyagi, Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services Department Attach: • Appendix A — Proposed Parking Plan 6 - 2 Proposed "No Parking Anytime" Zeller Crescent between Zeller Drive and Zeller Drive ZA�, Legend: Existing 3 Hour Parking Proposed ` No Parking Anytime' 6 - 3