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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
File #
Date:
Monday, January 4,1999
Res. #Cr?9p,-/Q-99
Report #:
PD-7 -99
File#: Pln15.12.3
By-law #
Subject:
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREAlWATERFRONT TRAIL
PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE FEATURE
FILE: Pin 15.12.3
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following
1. THAT Report PD-7-99 be received;
2. THAT $40,000.00 in the Waterfront Trail Reserve Account (2900-30-X) be
reallocated from Waterfront Trail works (Toronto Street Loop) to be used for any trail
related works or enhancements within or adjacent to the Samuel Wilmot Nature
Area in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan; and
3. THAT staff be authorized to proceed to tender the construction of a parking lot off of
Cobbledick Road with appropriate signs.
1. INTRODUCTION:
1.1 In March 1998, Council approved the Environmental Management Plan for the
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. The Plan recommends a phased approach to
protecting and enhancing the significant natural areas and provides direction for
passive recreational uses.
There are no trailhead or interpretive signs for the Waterfront Trail or the Samuel
Wilmot Nature Area. There is no area for car and bicycle parking. At the present
time, cars are parked on the shoulder of Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street.
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1.2 The purpose of this report is to advise Council of a proposed parking area and
entrance feature in the Nature Area, and request that the appropriate funds be
accessed in the Waterfront Trail Reserve Account.
2. PARKING AND ENTRANCE FEATURE PROJECT
2.1 A parking lot and entrance feature at the foot of Cobbledick Road is proposed. Two
concept drawings have been prepared by a professional landscape firm (Attachment
1). A survey of the area has also been completed. They are currently being
reviewed by the Region of Durham Works Department for comment.
The project includes:
. trailhead/entrance signs
· 20-25 car parking lot
. waste receptacles
. landscaping and picnic areas
. bicycling parking
2.2 The cost estimate for this project is approximately $30,000.00. The Ministry of
Natural Resources, a landowner within the Nature Area, has also committed
$6,000.00 to this project, leaving a balance of $24,000.00 for the Municipality.
Once the concept has been finalized, the appropriate construction drawings will be
prepared. Subsequent reports will be prepared to tender the project and award the
contract. The project will commence in the Spring of 1999.
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2.3 The Waterfront Trail Reserve Account (290o-3o-X) has $62,317.00, of which
$40,000.00 has been committed to trail works on the east side of the Nature Area.
It is recommended that the $40,000.00 be reallocated for any projects within or
adjacent to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, that would enhance the Waterfront
Trail and make it a pleasurable experience for trail users such as tree plantings, trail
loops and interpretative signage.
2.4 The parking lot has been designed to minimize any impacts to the residents backing
onto the Nature Area. A mature stand of trees provides a sufficient buffer. Although
many of these residents are aware of the EMP and its related projects, Staff will
discuss this project with them once a final concept is agreed upon.
2.5 The Treasurer has reviewed this report and concurs with its recommendations.
3. CONCLUSION:
3.1 The Environmental Management Plan recommended a parking lot and entrance
feature in the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Staff recommend that the funds in the
Waterfront Trail Reserve account be used for the proposed project.
Reviewed by,
d . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.,
g Director of Planning & Development
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Stephen A. Vokes, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
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