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REPORT T0: Development & Technical Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 1, 2009
SUBMITTED BY: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
PREPARED BY: Jeramie Lewis, Traffic Technologist
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 6
DATE OF REPORT: May 11, 2009
REPORT NO.: DTS-09-063
SUBJECT: BELMONT AVENUE WEST (BELMONT VILLAGE) - ON-
STREET PARKING AND RIGHT TURN LANE DESIGNATION
AT BELMONT AVENUE AND GLASGOW STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
That the on-street parking regulations on both the north and south side of Belmont Avenue
West (Belmont Village) be changed to a mix of 30 minute,1 hour, and 2 hourtime limits; and
further,
That the westbound curb lane on Belmont Avenue at Glasgow Street be designated as a
right turn lane only; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Planning has received a request from a business of Belmont Village to review the
existing parking regulations in Belmont Village. The concern indicated that the current two (2) hour
parking limit within Belmont Village is not best serving the businesses of the Village.
REPORT:
At the present time, parking is permitted on the north side of Belmont Avenue from a point 100m
west of Glasgow Street to a point 59m west thereof and from a point 97m east of Union Boulevard
to a point 46m east thereof for a maximum period of two (2) hours. Further, parking is permitted,
though angled parking spaces, on the south side of Belmont Avenue from Rock Avenue to the
City of Kitchener westerly limits for a maximum period of two (2) hours from 8:OOam to 6:OOpm,
Monday to Friday, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138. The
concern is that the two (2) hour time limit makes it very difficult for patrons of Belmont Village to
find available short term parking. It has been suggested that a mixture of short term 30 minute,
one (1) hour and two (2) hour parking time limits would better service patrons and businesses.
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Transportation Planning conducted a field survey, through informed discussions with the
majority of business operators in Belmont Village to determine the preliminary parking needs of
each business. From this, the following changes are recommended for both the north side and
south side of Belmont Avenue. All recommended regulations are for 8:OOa.m to 6:OOp.m.
Monday to Saturday, based on input received:
Location Recommended Parking Time Key Map Identifier
Limit
South Side An le Parkin
Union Boulevard to Argyle Street Remain two (2) hour time limit A -1
(16 spaces)
Argyle Street to a point 45m east Remain two (2) hour time limit A 2
10 s aces
From a point 45m east of Argyle Street Proposed one (1) hour time limit A - 3
to Claremont Avenue 9 s aces
Claremont Avenue to a point 50m east Proposed 30 minute time limit (13 A - 4
s aces
From a point 50m east of Claremont Remain two (2) hour time limit A - 5
Avenue to Rock Avenue 7 s aces
North Side (Parallel Parkin )
From a point 100m west of Glasgow Remain two (2) hour time limit B ~
Street to a oint 54m west thereof 11 s aces
From a point 154m west of Glasgow Proposed 30 minute time limit B 2
Street to a point 5.5m west thereof (1 space)
From a point 97m west of Union Proposed 30 minute time limit B 3
Boulevard to a oint 5.5m east thereof 1 s ace
From a point 103.5m west of Union Remain two (2) hour time limit B 4
Boulevard to a oint 40m east thereof 6 s aces
Claremont Avenue Parallel Parkin
From Belmont Avenue to Belmont Proposed one (1) hour time limit
Lane (3 spaces) C - 1
west side
Rock Avenue (An le Parkin )
From Belmont Avenue to Belmont Remain two (2) hour time limit
Lane (5 spaces) D - 1
(east side)
In order to address this request, Transportation Planning has surveyed the businesses of Belmont
Village regarding this proposal to implement a mixture of varied time limit parking. These
recommendations are intended to better serve all users of Belmont Village. Please refer to the
attached plan outlining existing and proposed parking regulations. Be advised that the reconstruction
of Belmont Avenue will slightly revise the parking provisions for Belmont Village, by providing
additional parking supply on the north side of the roadway. Proposed regulations for this additional
north side parking is to maintain the two (2) hour limit, while providing the proposed 30 minute limit
to better accommodate short-term delivery/pickup requirements for the Village users.
The results from the survey are as follows:
In favour of mixed time limit parking throughout Belmont Village 19 (82%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is 4 (18%)
TOTAL 23 (out of 80 - 29% responded)
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Based on the results of the survey, Transportation Planning is recommending that the parking
regulations be changed from the 2 hour time limit to a mix of 30 minute, 1 hour and 2 hour time
limits.
Lane Designation at the Intersection of Belmont Avenue at Glasgow Street
The current lane designation westbound on Belmont Avenue at the intersection of Glasgow Street, is
as follows
left turn lane,
through lane, and a
shared through /right turn lane.
There are currently two (2) westbound receiving lanes on the west leg of the Belmont Avenue and
Glasgow Street intersection. With the reconstruction of Belmont Avenue between Glasgow Street
and Union Boulevard (Belmont Village), changes to the lane configuration on the westbound lanes
will see a reduction from the current two (2) lanes to a single receiving lane on the west leg of the
intersection. Therefore changes are required to the westbound approach at Glasgow Street to
accommodate the reduction of one (1) lane west of the intersection. Transportation Planning
recommends that the right lane westbound on Belmont Avenue at Glasgow Street be designated as
aright turn only lane.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for signing including installation is $5,000 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The businesses of Belmont Village provided direct input on this parking proposal through the
parking survey. Additionally, this parking proposal was presented at the 2nd public meeting for
the reconstruction of Belmont Avenue within the Belmont Village. General consensus at this
public meeting also indicated support for this parking proposal.
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Attachments
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Interim General Manager
Development and Technical Services Department
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