HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-025 - Connaught Street Sidewalk InfillREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:February 25, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite,Director Transportation Services
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PREPARED BY:Danny Pimentel, Active Transportation Planning Project
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WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 3
DATE OF REPORT:February 8, 2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-025
SUBJECT:Connaught Street Sidewalk Infill
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RECOMMENDATION:
Thatthe north side of Connaught Street(even numbered houses)between Second
Avenue and Third Avenuebe approved for sidewalk infill as per the Sidewalk Infill
Policy MUN-STR-2004approved by Council June 1, 2015;
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 speakin
to an 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
locationof sidewalk infill that is being recommended to be built in conjunction withan
upcoming road reconstruction projectin 2019.
REPORT:
Connaught Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue is scheduled for full
reconstruction in 2019.
Accordingly, staff havereviewed Connaught Street as a candidate for sidewalk infill
through the 2019 reconstruction.
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CONNAUGHT STREET
Location:Connaught Street -Second Avenue to Third Avenue
Priority:Priority 2(3667points)
Score: 60 points
Implementation Year:2019
Length of Sidewalk Infill:80m
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 on both 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 wouldresult 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
Staffisrecommending installation of sidewalk on the north side (even numbered houses)
of Connaught Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.This location is within
200 meters of a bus stop, within 400 meters ofWilson Park, within 400 meters of a Type
1 or 2 trail and completes a missing link of sidewalk along Connaught Street.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area
regarding sidewalk infill along the north side (even numbered houses) of Connaught
Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.It should be noted that the proposed
sidewalk infill would directly affecttwo (2) residential homes. The results of the survey are
as follows:
Directly Affected Connaught StreetResidents:
In Favour0of 2(0%)
Opposed0of 2 (0%)
Total responses of Directly AffectedResidents 0out of 2surveyed (0%)
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Area Residents:
In Favour52of 604(9%)
Indifferent9 of 604 (2%)
Opposed10 of 604 (2%)
Total responses of Area Residents 71out of 604surveyed (12%)
Total Directly Affected and Area Residents:
In Favour52 of 606(64%)
Indifferent9 of 606(14%)
Opposed10of 606(21%)
Total responses 71out of 606surveyed (12%)
The sidewalk installation is proposed to be constructed with the upcoming full
reconstructionwork along Connaught Street.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.The installation of sidewalk in this
proposed location will not result in the loss of any trees.
While there are minor construction challenges, all constraints are mitigatable as per the
sidewalk infill policy. Accordingly, staff is recommending installation of sidewalk on the
north side (even numbered houses) of Connaught Street between Second Avenue and
Third Avenue.In addition both affected residents along Connaught Street will be able to
maintain two parkingspaces within their driveway.
It should be noted that sidewalk currently exists on the south side (odd numbered houses)
of Connaught Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.
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.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM genda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.In addition residents have been notified on regarding
this report to recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming
reconstruction projects.
CONSULT A Public Information Center was held on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at
Kingsdale Community Center, showing residents the proposed location of the sidewalk
along Connaught Street. Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire in October 2018.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services
Department
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Key Map of Area
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Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
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