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Report To: Planning & Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 3, 2019
Report Number: PSD -028-19 Resolution: PD -092-19
File Number: PLN 25.1.58 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Renaming of King Street in Haydon and King Street in Bowmanville
Recommendations:
1. That Report PSD -028-19 be received;
2. That Staff be authorized to hold two Public Information Sessions, one in Haydon and
one in Bowmanville;
3. That all landowners fronting onto the affected streets be provided notice through direct
mail circulation;
4. That Staff be authorized to take appropriate actions under Section 48 of the Municipal
Act to hold a Public Meeting regarding the proposed street name changes that emerge
as the preferred option through the Public Information Sessions;
5. That a copy of Report PSD -028-19 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Durham
Regional Police Service and the Durham Regional Planning and Economic
Development Department; and
6. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -028-19 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
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Report Overview
It has been brought to staff's attention that there are two duplicate King Street names in
Clarington that have led to some confusion for mail delivery. Some residents have also
expressed concerns about potential response delays in the event of an emergency when
vehicles are dispatched. To address these two situations, the first step would be to hold two
Public Information Sessions in their respective areas to obtain public input. This would give a
chance for the affected residents to provide feedback and willingness to accept the street
name change. Staff will then report back to Council on the recommended options to rename
the two King Streets. One is in Haydon and the other in Bowmanville.
1. Background
1.1 The amalgamation of many townships into what is today known as the Municipality of
Clarington, has resulted in many duplicate or similar sounding names. In the mid 90's
Bell Canada and the Region of Durham undertook a new 9-1-1 response system which
lead to the evaluation of the street names in order to eliminate the duplicate street
names which can cause confusion. King Street was among the street names that were
looked at since, at the time there were six duplicate King Street names throughout
Clarington.
1.2 King Street in Haydon became a public street in 1977. It was among the street names
that were considered for a street name change as part of the new 9-1-1 response
system. However, at the time, it was decided not to change the name because the
municipal addresses in Haydon were in the 8000's, where the Bowmanville addresses
along King Street were in the 1000's. Also at the time there was sufficient differentiation
between the hamlet and the town.
1.3 In Bowmanville a remnant section of Old Kingston Road is named King Street. There
are no records that it was considered for a street name change as part of the 9-1-1
project.
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Figure 2 — Map showing the duplicate King Street segment in Bowmanville
2. Department Comments
2.1 Preliminary discussions with the Clarington Emergency & Fire Services Department, as
well as the Engineering Services Department have indicated that duplicate or similar
sounding street names is a public safety concern. The best and safest resolution would
be to change the segment of King Street to Grasshopper Park Road in Haydon and
from King Street to Rhonda Boulevard in Bowmanville.
2.2 In the past many 9-1-1 calls were made by landlines which are hard wired and make it
easier to recognize addresses through the automated system, which reduced chance
for error. Today, many people use cellular devices as their main phone line which
makes it more difficult to recognize the person's location. The radius is not always
accurate. A recognized road with limited variations, such as Grasshopper Park Road,
will eliminate room for error and facilitate better response services.
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2.3 The Region of Durham is an approval authority for naming or renaming streets within
Clarington. If names sound similar to other names in the Region, the name will be
rejected due to the risks or concerns with an error occurring during an emergency
response situation. The Region of Durham will be consulted through the street renaming
process.
3. Discussion
3.1 The most important reason to examine the King Street name duplication is for public
safety concerns. It is good practice to correct any public safety concerns in order to
eliminate any potential for error during an emergency response incident. The street
renaming in Haydon will affect 22 residents, while the street renaming in Bowmanville
will affect 21 residents. Property owners and tenants would receive a goodwill payment
for the inconvenience and time associated with the street name change as per the
Municipality of Clarington policy regarding Municipality Initiated Street Name Changes.
It is important that the impact on residents and businesses is minimized.
3.2 In addition to the public safety concerns, residents have also expressed frustration
resulting from missed deliveries or billing being sent to the wrong location as a result of
duplicate street names.
3.3 Staff is requesting concurrence to hold two public information centres in late June to
provide an opportunity to hear from the residents about their current issues they may be
facing with the duplicate street names and to gain feedback from the affected residents
on the street renaming. Staff will then report back with a recommendation based on the
feedback.
3.4 Staff propose that both of the existing segments of King Street be renamed to their
respective continuous streets to eliminate the need for the creation of a new street
name. Renumbering of addresses may also be necessary as a result. In both situations,
King Street in Haydon is connected to Grasshopper Park Road, and King Street in
Bowmanville is connected to Rhonda Boulevard. This provides for a continuous street in
both circumstances.
3.5 Following authorization, staff will take the next steps to:
x Circulate the proposal to the Region for their comments;
x Provide notice to affected residents;
x Hold two Public Information Centres in late June, one in Bowmanville and one close
to or in proximity to Haydon; and
x Schedule a Public Meeting at the Planning and Development Committee in the Fall
to receive public input on the recommended street name changes and provide a
recommendation.
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4. Conclusion
The renaming of both King Streets in Haydon and Bowmanville needs to be examined
due to the potential risks in an emergency response situation. Staff are requesting
permission from Council to hold two information sessions to allow an opportunity to hear
from the residents. Staff will then report back to Council with the information received
and hold a formal Public Meeting in combination with the recommendation report, in
order to resolve the issues as efficiently and timely as possible.
Submitted by: Reviewed
Michael Seaman, MCIP, RPP,
Director of Planning Services
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Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LLB
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Staff Contact: Nicole Zambri, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2422 or nzam bri(a)-clari ngton. net
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The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Carla Acosta, Durham Planning & Economic Development
Gayle Hetherington, Durham Regional Police
Michele Nowick
James Stewart-Haass
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