HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-030 - Encroachment Request - 156-158 King St W & 1-11 Young StREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: May 27, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Erin Kearney, Interim Prosecutor
519-741-2200 ext. 7060
PREPARED BY: Erin Kearney, Interim Prosecutor
519-741-2200 ext. 7060
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward10
DATE OF REPORT:May 14, 2019
REPORT NO.: COR-19-030
SUBJECT:Encroachment Request:156-158 King StWest/1-11 Young St-
canopyanddoor swing
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RECOMMENDATION:
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the propertyowner of the property
municipally known as 156-158 King StreetWest/1-11 Young Streetto authorize the
installation of a canopy and doorsKingStreet
and Young Streetroad allowances
BACKGROUND:
Thepropertyowner at 156-158 King StreetWest/1-11 Young Streethas asked for
permission to install acanopy and three (3) outward swinging doors which will
encroach over City road allowances.
REPORT:
Canopy Encroachment
The propertyowner is asking for permission to installa canopyon the North-facing corner
of a proposed 5-storey building. This canopywill project over the Young Street sidewalk
by about 0.6 metresand will be about 3.1 metres above ground. The canopy is not
expected to interfere with pedestrian traffic.
The property owner has submitted a sketchof the placement of the proposedcanopy.
The sketchis attached to this report. This sketchhas been circulated to city staff and to
external utility companies for their comments. There were no concerns raised during the
circulation and staff support thisencroachment.
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Door Swing Encroachments
The propertyowner is asking for permission to install three (3) outward swinging doors in
the proposed 5-storey building. One (1) of these doors, when fully opened, would extend
approximately 0.5 metres over the King street sidewalk; Two (2) of these doors, when
fully opened, would extend approximately 0.5 metres over the Young Street sidewalk. All
three (3) of these doors would be installed at grade.
The property owner has submitted a sketchof the placement of the proposed doors. The
sketch is attached to this report. This sketchhas been circulated to city staff and to
external utility companies for their comments.Staff are generally in support of this
encroachment, thougha concern was raised by both Building and Planning Divisions
about the door swings potentially impeding foot traffic on the sidewalks. This concern will
be passed on to the property owner, and aclause regarding taking precautions to avoid
endangering pedestrian trafficwill beincluded in the Encroachment Agreement as a
result.It may be worth noting that otherbusinesses in the area also have outward
swinging doorsat gradethat encroach on City sidewalks.
Attached is a sketchof the proposed door and canopy placement, providedto us by the
property owner.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
strategic vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All fees associated with encroachments will be paid by the applicant. The Applicationfee
of $280.00 has been paid. A processing fee of $235 will become payable after Council
approval.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM website with the agenda in advance
of the Standing Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services
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