HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-081 - 2017 Sidewalk Infill Reconstruction Projects
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 5, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director Transportation Services 519-
741-2200 x7372
PREPARED BY: Jeramie Lewis, Interim Transportation Planning Project
Manager, 519-741-2200 x7665
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 8 and 9
DATE OF REPORT: October 12, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-081
SUBJECT:2017 Sidewalk Infill through Roadway Reconstruction
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RECOMMENDATION: That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infill as
per the Sidewalk Infill Policy attached to report INS-15-051 approved by Council
June 1, 2015;
Aberdeen Road
Kehl Street
BACKGROUND:
On June 1, 2015 Council approved report # INS-15-051 Sidewalk Infill Policy. The Infill
Policy defines the framework around the installation of new sidewalk in locations where
sidewalk currently does not exist. Generally speaking, the policy confirms the City’s
commitment to an improved sidewalk network on existing roadways to support a more
pedestrian friendly environment. It also defines priority levels for sidewalk infill locations
and provides a framework for community and Council input on any proposed
installations.
The policy requires Council approval for most sidewalk infill locations. This report
outlines the locations of sidewalk that are recommended to be built in conjunction with
upcoming road reconstruction projects in 2017, and provides recommendations for the
application of the policy in these areas.
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REPORT:
The Sidewalk Infill Policy stipulates that any areas of planned sidewalk infill must be
presented to Council for approval at least one year in advance of implementation.
Accordingly, staff has reviewed two locations that are being reconstructed for sidewalk
infill through 2017 reconstruction.
ABERDEEN ROAD
Location: Aberdeen Road – West side from Inverness Drive to
Waterloo City Limits
Priority: Priority 2 (36-67pts)
Score: 50 pts
Implementation Year: 2017
Length of Sidewalk Infill: 250m
Priority 2 is defined as:Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway;
however, an exemption may only be authorized by Council should staff not be able to
reasonably mitigate any one or more of the following:
1. The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would
negatively impact the character of the neighbourhood as identified
through a cultural heritage landscape study.
2. The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in
significant site specific impacts.
3.The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in
a substantial loss of healthy mature trees of a non-invasive species
or other environmentally sensitive impacts that cannot be mitigated.
4.The infill of sidewalks on both sides of the roadway would result in
significant impacts on winter maintenance that may result in a
substantial increase to the City’s annual Operating budget.
Aberdeen Road is Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff are recommending installation of
sidewalk on the west side of Aberdeen Road from Inverness Drive to the boundary at
Waterloo City Limits. It should be noted that sidewalk is already in place on the east
side of Aberdeen Road.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area
regarding sidewalk infill along the west side Aberdeen Road. The results of the survey
are as follows:
Directly Affected Aberdeen Road Residents:
In Favour 0 of 3 (0%)
Opposed 3 of 3 (100%)
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Area Residents:
Total in Favour 8 - (22%),
Total Opposed 25 - (67%)
Indifferent 4 - (11%)
Total Area Residents:
Total in Favour 8 - (20%),
Total Opposed 28 - (70%)
Indifferent 4 - (10%)
Total responses 40 out of 84 surveyed (48%)
From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited, the following
concerns:
Snow Removal - 4 Parking loss - 1 Impacted landscaping - 18
Tree loss/removals - 15 Property value - 11
It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one
concern.
The sidewalk on the west side of Aberdeen Road is proposed to be constructed with the
upcoming re-profiling work on Aberdeen Road and Forsyth Drive being undertaken by
the City of Waterloo to address flooding on Forsyth Drive. The City of Waterloo will
complete sidewalk infill along their portion of the road to align with our sidewalk
installation. The City of Kitchener is replacing underground servicing as part of this
work. The area where the proposed sidewalk is to be installed is currently sodded and
landscaped in some areas.
The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following
constraints:
the landscaped areas,
the relocation of light standards and utility poles (approximately 6),
the relocation of an above ground hydro vault,
the relocation of a fire hydrant,
the installation of some low retaining walls, and
2 to 3 City trees within Kitchener project are at risk because of potential root
damage.
All the above mentioned impacts are dependent on the amount of re-profiling of the
roadway that is required to address the flooding issues within Waterloo. These details
are still being refined by the design team and the impacts may be significantly less if the
re-profiling is minimal.
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KEHL STREET
Location Kehl Street – from Ottawa Street to Hoffman Street
Priority Priority 1(Greater than 67 pts)
Score 70 pts
Implementation Year 2017
Length of Sidewalk Infill 470m
Priority 1 is defined as:Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway as
they connect to a significant number of pedestrian origins and destinations. Any
sidewalk infill location scoring 90 or more points is deemed to be pre-approved and will
not require additional Council approval.
Kehl Street is a Priority 1 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be
installed in this location to complete the neighbourhood connectivity from Ottawa Street
to Hoffman Street.
Transportation Services surveyed the area residents within the identified study area
regarding the sidewalk infill along the west side Aberdeen Avenue. The results of the
survey are as follows:
Directly Impacted Kehl Street Residents:
In Favour 3 of 11 (27%)
Opposed 0 of 11 (0%)
Area Residents:
Total in Favour 25 - (63%),
Total Opposed 10 - (25%)
Indifferent 5 - (12%)
Total Surveyed Residents:
Total in Favour 28 – (65%)
Total Opposed 10 – (23%)
Indifferent 5 – (12%)
Total responses 43 out of 129 surveyed (33%)
From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following
concerns:
Snow Removal - 7 Parking loss - 4 Impacted landscaping - 3
Tree loss/removals - 2 Property value - 3
It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one
concern.
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The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following
constraints:
Kehl Street has a few low stature trees,
Some areas may require a low height retaining wall, to be installed to facilitate
the sidewalk infill, and
Some private landscaping located within the City of Kitchener road allowance will
be impacted.
The property owners that are directly affected by the sidewalk infill will be required to
maintain the portion that is directly adjacent to their property. For the portion of City
owned property fronting Queen Elizabeth Public School park frontage, Operations will
be maintaining that portion at a yearly cost of approximately $605.00.
Of the 11 properties that are impacted, 2 properties currently have extended driveways
measuring 12m from the edge of street to home, of that length 7m is privately owned
and 5m is City owned lands. Although two (2) vehicles can be parked currently within
the driveway, they do have a legal space of 6m available to the property. With the
sidewalk infill the second space will be lost. The other 9 properties will not be affected
as five (5) are multi-unit properties with supplied parking on-site, the other residential
properties have extended driveways beyond the 12m from the property line.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority: Sustainable Environment & Infrastructure
Strategy: 4.4 - Develop a network of safe, comfortable and linked pedestrian and cycling
facilities and improve year-round maintenance on priority routes.
Strategic Action: #97 Sidewalk Infill Policy
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of sidewalk installation is funded through the Accelerated Infrastructure
Replacement Program (AIRP) in the 2017 capital budget for these projects.
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 on November 9,
2016 regarding this report to recommend the implementation of sidewalk through
upcoming reconstruction projects.
CONSULT – Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire for:
Kehl Street – July 5, 2016
Aberdeen Road - July 5, 2016
Public Information Centres (PIC) regarding these projects and the proposed sidewalk
infill are as follows:
Kehl Street Reconstruction PIC - November 1, 2016
Aberdeen Road Reconstruction PIC - planned first week December 2016
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure
Services
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