HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-17-072 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Old Chicopee Drive
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 11, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Lou Slijepcevic, Traffic Project Coordinator, 519-741-2200, ext.
7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: July 13, 2017
REPORT NO.: INS-17-072
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Old Chicopee Drive
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the south (odd-numbered) side of Old
Chicopee Drive between Kenora Driveanda point 35metres eastthereof;and
further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Old Chicopee Drive is a major collector roadway with primarily residential land use. In
response to a resident request, on-street parking regulations have been reviewed.
Currently, on-street parking is permitted at anytime on both sidesof Old Chicopee Drive
between Edenbridge Drive and Bound Brook Courtfor a maximum period of three (3)
consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-Law No. 2007-
138.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations. The request cited difficulty turning onto Old Chicopee Drive from Kenora
Drive, as well as residents accessing their driveways, resulting in potential safety
concerns.
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Residents were notified and invited to express any concerns regarding the proposal to
modify on-street parking along the south (odd-numbered) side of Old Chicopee Drive
through a letter mailed out in June 2017.No concerns were raised.
Based on the feedback collected from residents, Transportation Services is
recommendingthat the current on-street parking regulations be amended to prohibit
parking at any time on the south(odd-numbered)sideof Old Chicopee Drive between
Kenora Driveto a point approximately 35metres eastthereof.This will improve
intersection sightlines and driveway access for all road users.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for implementing signage along this section Old
Chicopee Drive is $300 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has been posted to the ciadvance
of the council / committee meeting. Affected citizens were made aware of the proposed
changes to the on-street parking regulations in this section of Old Chicopee Drive through
a mail out sent in August 2017.
CONSULT Directly affected citizens or residents were notified regarding this proposed
parking regulation change and invited to comment on the proposed changes in June
2017.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Proposed Parking Plan
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Proposed Parking Plan
Old Chicopee Drive
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