HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-051 - Encroachment Request - 15 Rock AvenueREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: December 16, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Erin Kearney, Associate City Solicitor
519-741- 2200 ext. 7060
PREPARED BY: Erin Kearney, Associate City Solicitor
519-741- 2200 ext. 7060
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 8
DATE OF REPORT:December 11, 2019
REPORT NO.: COR-19-051
SUBJECT:Encroachment Request: 15 Rock Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION:
“Thatthe Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment Agreement,
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the property owner at 15 Rock Avenue to
install an armourstone wall.”
BACKGROUND:
The City has recently installed sidewalks in front of thisproperty, which has changed the
elevation of the area near the property owner’s front yard. The property owner is having
difficulty maintaining their front lawn as a result. The property owner is seeking to install
an armourstone wall on City-owned landto level off the yard.
REPORT:
The property owner’s request was not met with any dissentby City Staff. Risk
Management noted that the armourstone wall should be set at minimum of 45
centimetres away from the sidewalk. This is in accordance with theprovince’sRegulation
366/18Minimum Maintenance Standardsfor Municipal Highways, and also to allow for
City staff to access the sidewalk to performmaintenance, snow removal, or any other
works. City Staff also noted that should the City choose to reconfigure the road allowance
at Rock Avenue, the stones may have to be removed at the owner’s expense. These
conditionswill be brought to the property owner’s attention, and shall be placed in the
Encroachment Agreement.
The drawing of the placement of the armour stone wall that has been supplied by the
applicant is attached as Schedule “A” to this report. Please note that it does not include
the 45cm setback that we will require.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Efficient and Effective Government – Customer Service
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All fees associated with encroachments will be paid by the applicant. The Applicationfee
of $285.61 has been paid. A processing fee of $240 and disbursement costswill become
payable after Staff and Council approval.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the Standing Committee.
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