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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-005 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Ardelt PlaceREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: May 28, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 3 DATE OF REPORT: May 11, 2018 REPORT NO.: DSD-18-005 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Ardelt Place ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Thatparkingbe prohibited onboth sides of Ardelt Place from a point approximately 324 metres north of Ardelt Avenue to a point 44 metres north thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Ardelt Place is a local roadway with primarily industrial land use. In response to concerns regarding parked vehicles hindering commercial vehicle access to and from businessesalong Ardelt Place, the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed. Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Ardelt Place from Ardelt Avenue to its north limit for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138. REPORT: Accordingly, Transportation Service reviewed the concern and confirmed that vehicle access is restricted when parking occurs within the limits of the proposal. Businesses on Ardelt Place were notified and invited to express any concerns regarding the proposal to modify on-street parking regulations on Ardelt Place through a letter mailed out in April 2018.It is worth noting that noconcerns were raised from the notified businesses/property owners. Transportation Services is recommendingthat the currenton-street parking regulations be amended to prohibit parkingat any time on both sidesof Ardelt Place from a point approximately 324 metres north of Ardelt Avenue to a point 44 metres north thereof.This will allow for adequate access to businesses by commercial vehicles. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for signage along Ardelt Place is $500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM council / committee meeting. Affected businesses were made aware of the proposed changes to the on-street parking regulations in this section of Ardelt Place through a mail out sent in April 2018. CONSULT Directly affected businesses were notified regarding this proposed parking regulation change and invited to comment on the proposed changes in April 2018. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department Attached: Appendix A Key Map Ardelt Place Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations 6 - 2 Key Map Ardelt Place Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Existing Three (3) Hour Parking P Properties Notified 6 - 3