HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-17-005 - Encroachment for Elevators - 10 King
REPORT TO: Council
DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2017
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: 10
DATE OF REPORT: December 29, 2016
REPORT NO.: FCS-17-005
SUBJECT: Encroachment Agreement for Elevator Access – City of
Kitchener to encroach over 8 Queen Street North
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RECOMMENDATION:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement,
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with 8 Queen Inc. to allow for the installation of a
cantilevered walkway platform over the roof of 8 Queen Street North for access to City
owned elevator banks.”
BACKGROUND:
The Corporation of the City of Kitchener owns the property at 10 King Street West,
currently occupied by THEMUSEUM. There are elevators located within the building at
10 King Street West that have recently been inspected by the Technical Standards and
Safety Authority (TSSA).
The TSSA has ordered the Corporation of the City of Kitchener to provide roof top
access to these elevators. The TSSA rule essentially states that all roof access to
elevator machine rooms must have a guarded walkway. Previously, a compliant
walkway existed across the roof at 8 Queen Street North, and elevator technicians
would have to walk across the roof on this walkway. However, when the property owner
of 8 Queen Street North wanted to replace the roof of their building within the last year,
the owner requested part of the wood walkway be removed by City staff. Since the
pressure treated wood walkway was previously built across the adjacent property as a
courtesy to the City, the City wishes to extend the same consideration to 8 Queen Inc.
The section of the walkway that was removed will be rebuilt cantilevered over the roof
so as not to affect the neighbour’s new roof.
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REPORT:
The proposed cantilevered walkway for access to the elevator banks is the optimal
solution for both property owners of these adjacent properties. The neighbouring
property owner has been in consultation with the City and is amenable to this proposal.
The City has engineered drawings for the proposed structure. It will be a galvanized
steel access platform with guard rails. The platform will be 3 feet 3 inches wide and 9
feet 3 inches in length.
The cantilevered walkway for access to the elevator banks is necessary for the City of
Kitchener to be compliant with the TSSA regulations. The design of the walkway will
physically be over the top of the roof, but not touching the roof. The City has applied for
a building permit to build the structure, which is dependent on the completion of this
encroachment agreement. The cantilevered walkway must be constructed by February
26, 2017 for the City to be compliant.
Furthermore, the City will be responsible for the maintenance of the structure.
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:
The cost to install the galvanised steel is approximately $32,000 and will be funded from
THEMUSEUM capital account. Non-compliance with the TSSA regulations may result in
additional costs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in
advance of the Standing Committee.
COLLABORATE – This initiative was done in collaboration with the neighbouring
property owner of 8 Queen Street North.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
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