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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-18-035 - 2019 Sidewalk Infill through Roadway ReconstructionREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee 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. 7302 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 2, 9 and 10 DATE OF REPORT: May 10, 2018 REPORT NO.: DSD-18-035 SUBJECT: 2019 Sidewalk Infill through Reconstruction ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infill as per the Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004 approved by Council June 1, 2015; Centreville Neighbourhood o Centreville Street o Guerin Avenue o Huber Street o Jansen Avenue o Walker Street Fairmount Road Mausser Avenue BACKGROUND: On June 1, 2015 Council approved MUN-STR-2004 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, th 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 locations of sidewalk that are recommended to be built in conjunction with upcoming road reconstruction projects in 2019,and provides recommendations for the application of the policy in these areas. 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 locations that are being reconstructed for sidewalk infill through 2019 reconstruction. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 8 - 1 Centreville Neighbourhood Location: Centreville Neighbourhood South/west side of Centreville Street from Morgan Avenue to Huber Street - South side of Guerin Avenue from Jansen Avenue to Florence Avenue - On both sides of Huber Street from Jansen Avenue to Florence Avenue - West side of Jansen Avenue from Huber Street to Guerin Avenue - On both sides of Walker Street from Jansen Avenue to Florence Avenue Priority: Priority 2 (36 67 points) Score: 65 pts Centreville Street 45 pts Huber Street and Walker Street 40 pts Guerin Avenue and Jansen Avenue Implementation Year: 2019 Length of Sidewalk Infill: 800m 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 onboth 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 Each street identified above is Priority 2 under the Policy.Staff is recommending installation of sidewalk within the Centreville Neighbourhood. It should be noted that these locations identified for sidewalk infill are the only sections of roadway within the Centreville Neighbourhood without existing sidewalk. Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding sidewalk infill along the identified sections of roadway. The results of the survey are as follows: 8 - 2 Directly Affected Centreville Neighbourhood Residents: In Favour3 of 9 (33%) Opposed6 of 9 (67%) Total responses of Directly Affected Residents 9 out of 47 surveyed (19%) Area Residents: In Favour64of 95 (67%) Indifferent15of 95 (16%) Opposed16of 95 (17%) Total responses of Area Residents 95 out of 1257 surveyed (8%) Total Area Residents: In Favour67 of 104 (64%) Indifferent15 of 104 (14%) Opposed22 of 104 (21%) Total responses 104 out of 1304 surveyed (8%) From the surveyed results, those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns: Snow Removal - 15 Parking loss - 10 Impacted landscaping - 10 Tree loss/removals - 11 Property value - 6 It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern. The sidewalk installation is proposed to be constructed with the upcoming full reconstruction work within the Centreville Neighbourhood. The City of Kitchener is replacing underground servicing as part of this work. Minimal impacts to tree canopy, private parking and landscaping are anticipated as a result. 8 - 3 Centreville Neighbourhood \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Study Area Proposed Sidewalk Infill 8 - 4 Fairmount Road LocationFairmount Road both sides from Sheldon Avenue North to Jackson Avenue Priority Priority 2 (36 67 points) Score 50 pts Implementation Year 2019 Length of Sidewalk Infill 470m Fairmount Road is a Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be installed in this location to complete the neighbourhood connectivity from Sheldon Avenue North to Jackson Avenue. Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding the sidewalk infill along both sides of Fairmount Road. The results of the survey are as follows: Directly Affected Fairmount Road Residents: In Favour of one side3 of 13 (23%) In Favour of both sides0 of 13 (0%) Opposed10of 13 (77%) Total responses of Fairmount Road Residents 13 out of 24 surveyed (54%) Area Residents: In Favourof one side28 of 131 (21%) In Favourof both sides63 of 131 (48%) Indifferent23 of 131 (18%) Opposed17 of 131 (13%) Total responses of Area Residents 131 out of 520 surveyed (25%) Total Area Residents: In Favourof one side31of 144 (22%) In Favourof both sides63of 144(44%) Indifferent23 of 144(16%) Opposed27 of 144(19%) Total responses 144 out of 544 surveyed (27%) From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns: Snow Removal - 13 Parking loss - 10 Impacted landscaping - 16 Tree loss/removals - 20 Property value - 12 It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern. 8 - 5 The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following constraints: The removal of approximately 8 low to medium stature trees and hedges Localized installation of a low height retaining wall, Localized minor private landscaping impacts. \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Study Area Proposed Sidewalk Infill 8 - 6 Mausser Avenue LocationMausser Avenue West side from Stirling Avenue South to the cul-de-sac at Lakeside Park Priority Priority 2 (36 67 points) Score 60 pts Implementation Year 2019 Length of Sidewalk Infill 300m Mausser Avenue is a Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be installed on the west side of Mausser Avenue only from Stirling Avenue through the cul-de- sac to complete the neighbourhood connectivity from Stirling Avenue South to the Lakeside Park natural area. Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area regarding the sidewalk infill along both sides of Mausser Avenue. The results of the survey are as follows: Directly Affected Mausser Avenue Residents: In Favour of one side0 of 9 (23%) In Favour of both sides0 of 9 (0%) Indifferent1 of 9 (11%) Opposed8of 9 (89%) Total responses of Mausser Avenue Residents 9 out of 16 surveyed (56%) Area Residents: In Favourof one side3 of 20 (15%) In Favourof both sides9 of 20 (45%) Indifferent4 of 20 (20%) Opposed4 of 20 (20%) Total responses of Area Residents 20 out of 109 surveyed (18%) Total Area Residents: In Favourof one side3of 29(10%) In Favourof both sides9of 29 (31%) Indifferent5 of 29 (17%) Opposed12 of 29 (41%) Total responses 29 out of 125 surveyed (23%) From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns: Snow Removal - 8 Parking loss - 8 Impacted landscaping - 9 Tree loss/removals - 8 Property value - 7 8 - 7 It should be noted that each surveyed response may have identified more than one concern. Following the survey, staff revisited the infill of sidewalks on both sides of Mausser Avenue from Stirling Avenue through the cul-de-sac, and revised the plan to include sidewalks on the west side only. This was done in an effort to mitigate most of the identified concerns, as well as in recognition that theSidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004, allows for exemptions on one side of the roadway along cul-de-sacs with less than 50 residential units thatdoes not provide direct access to another roadway, community parks (the connection to Lakeside Park Natural area is an informal connection), trails or a public walkway connection. The installation of the sidewalk may require modifications to address the following constraints: The removal of two (2) low stature coniferous trees and several shrubs within the municipal right of way, Localized impact to private landscaping within the municipal right of way \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Study Area Proposed Sidewalk Infill 8 - 8 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 Water Infrastructure Program (WIP) in the 2019 capital budget for these projects. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM council / committee meeting. Residents were notified on May 12, 2018 regarding this report to recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming reconstruction projects. CONSULT Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a survey/questionnaire for: Centreville Neighbourhood April 16, 2018 Fairmount Road- April 16, 2018 Rock Avenue April 16, 2018 Mausser Avenue July 5, 2016 ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department 8 - 9