HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-125 - 2019 Sidewalk Infill - Fairmount Road ReconstructionREPORT TO:Committeeof the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:September 24, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:Steve Allen, Manager Engineering Design and Approvals519-
741-2200x7584
PREPARED BY:Steve Allen, Manager Engineering Design and Approvals 519-
741-2200 x7584
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward10
DATE OF REPORT:September 20,2018
REPORT NO.:DSD-18-125
SUBJECT:2019Sidewalk Infill Fairmount RoadReconstruction
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RECOMMENDATION:
For information only
BACKGROUND:
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On May 28, 2018 the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee considered
staff report DSD-18-035 2019Sidewalk Infill through Roadway Reconstruction
(attached). Adecision on the Fairmount Road sidewalk was deferred to the June 11,
2018 meeting of Council. This deferral was carried to allow more time for directly affected
residents to understand the location of the proposed sidewalk and the impacts.
At the June 11, 2018 meeting of Council, a motion was carried for a further deferral to the
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September 24Council meeting to allow staff an opportunity to review technical
challenges with the proposed location of the sidewalk outlined in Report DSD-180-035
REPORT:
The staff report recommending sidewalk on Fairmount Road identified several likely
impactsof the new sidewalk. These impacts were highlighted by residents through
delegations at the May 28, 2018committee meeting,and through subsequent discussions
with directly affected residents. Some of the main concerns included:
The removal of trees
impacts to private landscaping located within the road allowance
reduction of driveway parking space
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Since the May 28committee meeting, staff have advanced the level of detail in the
preliminary design and worked on multiple iterations of the road cross-section. The
current proposed cross-section reduces the impact to trees, private landscaping, and
greatlyreduces the impact to driveway parking space. It should be noted that in order to
create more space for the new sidewalkand minimize the negative impacts, the roadway
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will be narrowed, which will result in the loss of on-street parking on one side of the
roadway.
Staff also reviewed scenariosfor sidewalk on one side of the roadway. While there are
increased benefits in terms of reducing any negative impactsin these scenarios, they do
not meet the Sidewalk Infill Policy of providing sidewalk on both sides of the roadway.
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 2019capital budget for these projects.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
of thecouncil / committee meeting.Residents were notified of this meeting through letters
mailed in August, 2018.
CONSULT staffand committee/councilhave consulted residents at several points in-
time.
Survey of residents regarding the infill on FairmountRoad-April 16, 2018
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee May 28, 2018
On-site meeting with residents June 7, 2018
Update letter on the new proposed cross-section and sidewalk location August
22, 2018
In addition, staff have consulted several property owners to discuss specific issues
regarding the sidewalk infill.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
Department
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REPORT 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
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RECOMMENDATION: That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infill as per
the Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004approved 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-2004Sidewalk Infill Policy. TheInfillPolicy
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 projectsin 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
toCouncil 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.
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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 onbothsides 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 ofsidewalks 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.Staffisrecommending 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:
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Directly Affected Centreville Neighbourhood Residents:
In Favour3 of 9 (33%)
Opposed6 of 9 (67%)
Total responses of Directly AffectedResidents 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 citedthe following concerns:
Snow Removal -15Parking loss -10Impacted landscaping -10
Tree loss/removals -11Property 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 fullreconstruction
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.
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Centreville Neighbourhood
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Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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Fairmount Road
LocationFairmount Roadboth sides from Sheldon Avenue North to
Jackson Avenue
PriorityPriority 2(36 67 points)
Score50 pts
Implementation Year2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill470m
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 RoadResidents:
In Favour of one side3 of 13 (23%)
InFavour of both sides0 of 13 (0%)
Opposed10of13 (77%)
Total responses of Fairmount RoadResidents 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 131out of 520 surveyed (25%)
Total Area Residents:
In Favourof one side31of144 (22%)
In Favourof both sides63of144(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 -13Parking loss -10Impacted landscaping -16
Tree loss/removals -20Property value -12
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 requiremodifications toaddress the following constraints:
The removal of approximately 8 low to medium stature trees and hedges
Localized installation ofa low height retaining wall,
Localized minor private landscaping impacts.
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Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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Mausser Avenue
LocationMausser AvenueWest side from Stirling Avenue South to the
cul-de-sac at Lakeside Park
PriorityPriority 2(36 67 points)
Score60 pts
Implementation Year2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill300m
Mausser Avenue is a Priority 2 under the Policy. Staff is recommending that sidewalk be
installed on the west side of Mausser Avenue onlyfrom 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 AvenueResidents:
In Favour of one side0 of 9 (23%)
In Favour of both sides0 of 9 (0%)
Indifferent1 of 9 (11%)
Opposed8of9 (89%)
Total responses of Mausser AvenueResidents 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 20out of 109 surveyed (18%)
Total Area Residents:
In Favourof one side3of29(10%)
In Favourof both sides9of29 (31%)
Indifferent5 of 29 (17%)
Opposed12 of 29 (41%)
Total responses 29out of 125 surveyed (23%)
From the surveyed results those who opposed the sidewalk infill cited the following concerns:
Snow Removal -8Parking loss -8Impacted landscaping -9
Tree loss/removals -8Property value -7
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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 that does 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 requiremodifications toaddress 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
Mausser Avenue
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Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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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 Water Infrastructure Program (WIP)in
the2019capital budget for these projects.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.Residents were notified on May 12, 2018regarding this report to
recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming reconstruction projects.
CONSULT Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire for:
Centreville NeighbourhoodApril 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
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