HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-105 - Victoria Park Neighbourhood Seasonal Parking RestrictionsStaff Report
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services, 519-741-2200 ext.
7738
PREPARED BY: Ivan J Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager,
519-741-2200 ext. 7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: March 2, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-105
SUBJECT: Victoria Park Neighbourhood Seasonal Parking Restrictions
RECOMMENDATION:
That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of Schneider Avenue
from David Street to Victoria Park from 8am-6pm, May 1 to November 1; and,
That parking be prohibited on the north (even -numbered) side of Dill Street from
David Street to Victoria Park from 8am-6pm, May 1 to November 1; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (odd -numbered) side of David Street from Dill
Street to Hilda Place from 8am-6pm, May 1 to November 1; and further,
That the Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended accordingly
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to amend the Traffic and Parking Bylaw to include time -
and -date specific restrictions to on -street parking on three roadways commonly used to
access Victoria Park
• The key finding of this report is that traffic flow, safety and property access would be
improved by prohibiting parking during peak park usage times, while continuing to
provide parking options for residents and park visitors
• The financial implications are approximately $1,800 to be taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
• Community engagement included a notification letter being distributed to affected
residents in advance of the meeting
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
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BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has continued to receive concerns on a frequent annual basis from
residents in the neighbourhood adjacent to the main Victoria Park parking area, citing
concerns regarding traffic congestion, conflicts between drivers, and property access
concerns due to the presence of cars parked on -street. This issue is present during times
of peak park usage, as many visitors to Victoria Park utilize the on -street parking within the
neighbourhood and constrict the flow of vehicles when internal parking lots are full. This
causes situations where drivers must yield to oncoming traffic; which is generally acceptable
for low-volume neighbourhood streets; but has caused significant congestion and driver
frustration due to the volume of vehicles accessing Victoria Park in peak times.
REPORT:
In order to address concerns, staff are recommending seasonal, time -specific parking
restrictions on three (3) streets adjacent to Victoria Park. Additionally, the following
restrictions are recommended:
• Prohibition of parking on the north (even numbered) side of Schneider Avenue
between David Street and the entrance to Victoria Park from 8am-6pm, May 1 to
November 1. Schneider Avenue between David Street and the entrance to Victoria
Park currently has a full parking prohibition on the south (odd numbered) side which
would remain.
• Prohibition of parking on the north (even numbered) side of Dill Street between David
Street and the entrance to Victoria Park from 8am-6pm, May 1 to November 1. Dill
Street between David Street and the entrance to Victoria Park currently has a full
parking prohibition on the south (odd numbered) side which would remain.
• Prohibition of parking on the east (odd numbered) side of David Street between Dill
Street and Hilda Place from 8am-6pm, May 1 to November 1. David Street between
Dill Street and Hilda Place currently has a parking prohibition on the west (even
number) side which would remain.
A resident letter dated February 22, 2022, was distributed to all directly affected addresses
along Schneider Avenue, Dill Street, and David Street. This letter summarized the proposed
parking bylaw changes, options for providing feedback to staff, and the Community and
Infrastructure Services Committee date. It is worth noting that there are multiple surface
parking lots adjacent to Victoria Park.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget — The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget — The recommendation has a $1,800 impact on the Operating Budget for
sign installations. These costs will be charged to the existing Sign Maintenance budget
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT — A notification letter was distributed to affected residents in advance with
opportunity to provide comments and feedback.
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COLLABORATE — If applicable.
ENTRUST — If applicable.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Key Map — Victoria Park Neighbourhood — Schneider Avenue Dill
Street David Street Proposed On -street Parking Regulations
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