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Home My WebLink AboutWD-52-94THE CORPORgAgTIONg OFgTHE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON XX TXHE CORPORATIONXOF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLEXXX REPORT Meeting:. .GENERAL PURPOSE. AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File #TCB. 5 L4-7.6C Res: # C~Pt' - (05 ~+ ~ 94 Date:. OCTOBER 17, 1994 By-Law # Report #: ~ o~ File #: ~.a4~31,, 02 Subject: TRAFFIC AND PED$STRIAN CONCERNS, MITCHELL CORNERS Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. .THAT Report WD-52-94 be received;. 2. THAT a copy of Report WD-52-94 be forwarded to the Region of Durham for review of the issues which are within the Region's jurisdiction; 3. THAT $700,000 be provided in the proposed 1995 Capital Budget or Four Year Forecast, for the reconstruction of Trulls Road from Taunton Road to Firner Street, for Council's consideration during the 1995 Budget discussions; 4. THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to send. a letter to each of the property owners from 1576 Taunton Road to 1727 Taunton Road to determine if they are in favour of having street lights installed with the cost of about $25 per year being added to their tax bill; and 5. THAT a copy of Report WD-52-94 be forwarded to the residents and others who attended the meeting held on March 9, 1994, and that they be advised of Council's decision. 1~i25 o.o~E~®aECO~E REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 2 REPORT 1.0 ATTACHMENTS No. 1: Key Map No. 2 Existing speed zones on Taunton Road from. Wilson Road in Oshawa to Courtice Road in Clarington No. 3: Correspondence dated December 21, 1993, from Lucien. Albertini No. 4: Public Meeting Attendance Register of March 9, 1994 No. 5o Report WD-6-92 No. 6: Correspondence dated September 28, 1994, from Canada Post 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Council, at its meeting of January 24, 1994, passed the following Resolution #C-52-94: "THAT the correspondence dated December 21, 1993, from Lucien Albertini, raising traffic concerns on behalf of Mitchell Corners residents along Taunton Road, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Lucien Albertini be advised of Council's decision." 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMBNT 3.1 A Public Meeting was held on March 9, 1994, at the Mitchell Corners Public School. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the concerns raised by residents of Mitchell Corners, I~?'J REPORT NO.: F7D-52-94 PAGE 3 specifically Taunton and Trulls Roads. Mr. Albertini, who expressed his concerns in his correspondence dated December 21, 1993, attended as spokesperson for the Taunton Road residents and Mrs. Cathy Ferguson expressed concerns previously dealt with in Report WD-6-92 and who had verbally contacted the Traffic Coordinator, attended as spokesperson for Trulls Road residents. 3..2 Region of Durham Issues - Taunton Road (Regional Road 41 The following issues, which are the responsibility of Durham Region, were discussed: 1. Volume of Traffic on Taunton Road Mr. Albertini voiced his concern about the volume of traffic and the number of trucks on Taunton Road (Regional Road #4). It was explained that Taunton Road is an arterial road and, over time, the volume of traffic will probably increase. 2. No Passing Bone Mr. Albertini suggested that a no passing zone should be created (double solid yellow line) within the 50 km/hr zone. The .Durham Region Works Department has extended the double solid line through the Hamlet of Mitchell Corners from Courtice Road to Langmaid Road. 3. School Bus Ston Area This matter was discussed by Mr. Albertini with the Region and Trentway-Wagar and they agreed on a new location at 1680 Taunton Road where the passing lane ends. 1 r~~7 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 4 4. Enforcement of Speed Limits The existing speed limits on Taunton Road vary from 50 km/hr to 80 km/hr from Wilson Road to Courtice Road (see Attachment No. 2). Inspector Jim Adams suggested that a uniform speed limit of 60 ]cm/hr from Wilson Road to Courtice Road would be much easier to enforce. 5. Request for a Pedestrian Walkwav along the North Side of Taunton Road between Trulls Road and McMaster Hill Residents requested that the shoulder along the north side of Taunton Road, from the top of McMaster Hill westerly to the end of the merge lane, be widened and paved with a white line to keep the cars away from pedestrians. It is recommended that this matter be referred to the Region of Durham.. 6. Request to Supply Community Stvle "Watch for Children° Signs It was. suggested that "Watch for Children" signs be erected at the approaches to Mitchell Corners on Taunton Road, Enfield Road and Trulls Road. "Watch for Children" signs are not an approved sign in the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices because there are very few. streets where there are no children and "Watch for Children" signs become ineffective. At the present time, drivers approaching Mitchell Corners see the following signs: a) Eastbound on Taunton Road - * 50 AHEAD * 50 BEGINS * Hamlet sign: MITCHELL CORNERS 102° REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 5 * TRAFFIC LIGHTS AHEAD b) Fiestbound on Taunton Road * 50 AHEAD * HIDDEN SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD * Hamlet Sign: MITCHELL CORNERS * TRAFFIC SIGNALS'AHEAD c) Northbound on Trulls Road - * 50 AREAD * 50 BEGINS * PLAYGROUND * SCBOOL ZONE * TRAFFIC LIGHTS AHEAD d) Southbound on Enfield Road - * TRAFFIC LIGHTS AHEAD * 50 BEGINS * SCHOOL ZONE * PLAYGROUND It is unlikely that additional "Watch for Children" signs will have any effect. 3.3 Muaicioality of Clarinaton Issues - Taunton Road and Trulls Road 1. Street Lights Some of the residents along Taunton Road requested street lighting. It was explained that street lights are charged on an area basis and only those residents who receive a direct benefit are charged for atreet lights on their tax bill. .. 1 ~ ~9 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 6 The average cost per home for street lights in the rural areas is about $25. After further discussions with Mr. Albertini, it was agreed that the Municipality would send a letter to each of the property owners from 1576 Taunton Road to 1727 Taunton-Road to determine if they are in favour of having street lights installed with the knowledge that the cost would be added to their tax bill. 2. Adult Crossing Guard at Mitchell Corners Public School This request was addressed by Council on January 4, 1993, and Council approved the recommendations in Report PD-6- 93, to deny the request. Further studies have confirmed that the warrants are not met under the approved guidelines. It is recommended that no further action be taken. 3. Sneed of Traffic on Trulls Road The posted speed on Trulls Road from Taunton Road. to 1.1 km southerly is 50 km/hr. A speed study. conducted on November 25, 1993, indicated an 85th percentile speed of 68 km/hr or 18 km/hr over the posted speed limit. The 85th percentile means that 858 of the motorists are driving at or below a speed which they feel to be safe and reasonable for the surrounding conditions. The Public Works Department considers 68 km per hour high in comparison with other streets, such as Glenabbey Drive with a 85th percentile of only 58 km per hour. Police enforcement is required t0 change motorists' driving behaviour in front of this school and park area. 4. Pedestrian Walkways on Trulls Road The major concern that the Mitchell Corners residents have is that there are no sidewalks on Trulls Road. 1030 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 7 Ninety-seven (97) children attend the Mitchell Corners Public School which is located on the west side of Trulls Road just south of Tyler Street. Trulls Road is classed as a semi-urban collector residential road and has a bituminous paved surface 6.0 m (20 feet). wide. The shoulders are about 1.4 m (4.5 feet) wide and drainage is by means of open ditches with culverts at the entrances to houses and other buildings. The Annual Average Daily Traffic is estimated at 2,000 adjacent to the school. The estimated vehicular traffic from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. is 200 which coincides with a pedestrian traffic of 50. The right-of-way width is not sufficient to provide for sidewalks between the ditches and the property line.. After having considered the alternative of a paved walkway on the shoulder of the road or the purchase of additional right-of-way, it has been concluded that the only feasible method of providing sidewalks is to reconstruct the road to an urban standard with storm sewers, curb and gutters and sidewalks on both sides. The estimated cost to reconstruct Trulls Road from Taunton Road to Firner Street is $700,000. 5. Parkins on Trulls Road between Taunton Road and Tyler Street Trucks occasionally park on the narrow west shoulder and partially onto Trulls Road due to limited restaurant parking. Parking restrictions would either eliminate these customers or force them onto the aide streets. The parked trucks. do not reduce the sight distance from the school if they are confined to am area north of Tyler Street. An additional "No Parking" sign will be 1031 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 8 installed under general conditions of the Traffic By-law 91-58, to force vehicles north of the Tyler Street intersection. 6. Private Warning Signs "Watch for Children" The residents, in addition to the larger school zone signs and playground signs installed by the Public Works Department in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, wish to install additional signs at the entrance to the hamlet. Discussions .with Al Lindsay of Durham Region Works Department indicated that the Region would not approve or consider any private warning signs on the three (3) Regional approaches to Mitchell Corners. If neighbourhoods begin installing signs of various shapes, colours and sizes, it will only detract from the uniform legal signing which is already in place. 7. Relocation of the Canada Post Grouo Mail Box Residents requested that the group mail boxes south of the school be moved to a side street, possibly at the east end of Tyler Street. The proposed new location would increase the walking distance for some residents and increase traffic on the side street. Although the group mail boxes are presently centrally located, the matter was referred to Canada Post for their consideration. Canada Post has reviewed the. location and has concluded that the present location is the safest location (see Attachment No. 6). 4.0 CONCLIISIONS 4.1 The issues raised by the residents of Mitchell Corners are within the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham and the - 1632 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 9 Municipality of Clarington. It is, therefore, recommended that those issues under the jurisdiction of the Region, be forwarded to the Region for review and appropriate action. Respectfully submitted, ~~..~ alter A. Evans, P.Eng. Director of Public Works Reviewed by, ~~~~ W. H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer RDB*WAE*ph October 6, 1994 Attachments pc: Councillor Larry Hannah 25 Phair Avenue Courtice, Dntario L1E 1X5 Councillor Mary Novak 1712 Pebblestone Road Courtice, Ontario L1E 2L4 Paul Shillings. R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 Inspector Jim Adams Durham Region Police Service 77 Centre Street North Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4B7 Lucien Albertini 1696 Taunton Road R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 Cathy Ferguson 4795 Trulls Road Courtice, Ontario Elaine Choun 37 Tyler Street R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 Debbie Butson 21 Tyler Street R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 James & Catherine Campbell 1698 Taunton Road R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 John Puther 4754 Trulls Road Courtice, Ontario 1033 REPORT NO.: WD-52-94 PAGE 10 Dan A. MacDonald 12 Bradley Boulevard R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 ~n34 X1660 Taunton R ad Bus Stop Requested Nidening al ^houlde ng me pavi ge to g & e TAUNTON RGAO 5 0 km~hr (REGIONAL ROAD 4) BD km ~hr M1litchell Comers Public School ~ suggested Chainlink E lacotions Fence Canada Post Community mailbox site 8 metres to U~/ 1 Il rauN y Ro L1 o - RE L MITC EL CORI~R a ~~ \ l ~ ~ o ~ ' FlRNER ~ EEE~~~ R1gL I ~ I L` ~-V/ / /J F- C:\ATTACHS\DARL\MITCHCOR.DWG P LESiONE ROAG ~ I~ DRAWN BY: dM DATE: SEPT. 1994 ATTACHMENT N0. , KEY MAP WD-52-94 ~ ~I S j ® r~ ~ 0 ~- 0 ~= ,= N O w o~ cn ~ 0 0o y r ~ ~ ~ O \ \\ ~ 3 ~ S ~ ~ ~ ~ D C Z O Z R D ~ o D D I ~ FI CES ~ ~ ROAD z o ~ ~ o o ~ ~ ~ LANGMAI D n ~ ROAD ~ o ~ D ~ D ~ a d ~ TRUCES RDAD REGIONAL RD. 34 ~ a a ~ ~ , N ~~ ~ n 1 ~y = p C~ '~ y a -p ~ ~ ~ ~ O d n N ~ ~ COURTICE ROAD - N -mob ~ REGIONAL RD. 34 WILSON ROAD C z 0 z HARMONY ROAD 0 O EGIONAL RD. 55 TOWNLlNE ROA _ 1u36 JAN 3 1994 Atten; Mr. Larry Hannah Mayor and Councilors 40 Temperance St. Bowaanville,Ont. L1C-3A6 MU#lCi?ALftY OF CLAR!NGTON MAYOR'S OFFICE 21 Dec, 93 Dear Larry; . My name is Lucien Albertini, I am a resident of Mitchell's Corners along Taunton Road. On behalf of the Mitchell's Corners residents along Taunton Road, I would like to thank the council for i't's approval of our speed limit reduction request. The speed limit reduction, if enforced will enhance ti safety for local residents. The speed limit reduction is a positive step, but simply lowering 'the speed limit does not provide the measure of safety which we are demanding. Saving met with local residents and sharing their personal horror stories has reiterated the need to change the dangerous conditions facing locals. We have united with the common objective of creating a safe residential area to raise our families. The following are repeated concerns raised by .the area residents; 1) Speed limit is not being enforced, (require strict enforcement during weekday rush hour and especially Sunday evenings during summer), 2) A Pedestrlan Walkway should be provided along North aide of Taunton 8D, between Trulls 8D. and McHaster's Sill, (passing lase has reduced the shoulder of road to the point where it is non-existing. walking along this aide of road is extremely dangerouaj,. 3) Street lighting is insufficient, such that crossing the street to pickup your mail becomes dangerous,(eapecially during winter months), 4) A No Passing zone should be created (double solid yellow line), within the 50 km/hr zone, and S) Extend the reduced Sill,(thia would init hill). We would like to take representative) to discuss in personally. I look forward to season. Mr Lucien Albertini 1696 Taunton Road RR #1, Hampton, ONT. LOH-1J0 576-0750 speed limit boundary east, .to bottom of McMaster' Late the deceleration process while climbing the the opportunity ( as a group or with myself as a further detail the above concerns with you hearing from you, have a safe and pleasant holid~ ncerely; L Albertini. ATTACHMENT N0. 3 WD-52-94 1U37 INFORMATION CENTRE TRUCES ROAD AND MITCHELL CORNERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, I994 Larry Hannah 25 Phair Avenue 432,1019 Courtice, ON L1E 1X5 Mary Novak 1717 Pebblestone Road 436-2583 Courtlce, ON L1E 7.L4 Paul Shillings R.R. #1 Hampton 434-3830 LOB 1J0 Inspector Jim Adams Durham Region Police 579-1520 Service 77 Centre Street North OBh~wa, ON L1G 4B7 Lucien Albertini 1696 Taunton Road 576-0750 R.R. #1 Hampton, ON LOB 1J0 Cathy Ferguson 4795 Trulls Road 723-6681 Courtice, ON N/A Dan A MacDonald 12 Bradley Blvd. 728-5579 R.R. #i Hampton, ON LOB iJ0 Elaine Choun 37 Tyler Street 434-8925 R.R. #1 Hampton, ON LOB 1J0 Debbie Butson 21 Tyler Street 571-0483 R.R. #i Hampton, ON LOB 1J0 James Campbell 1698 Tauton Road 436-3422 R.R. t11 Hampton, ON LOB iJ0 Catherine Campbell 1698 'Tauton Road 436-3422 R.R. #1 Hampton, ON LOB 1J0 John Puther 4754 Trulls Road 723-6673 Courtice, ON N/A .. US~ ATTACHMENT N0. 4 WD-52-94 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # T6$ - f t4 b • U,~ Date: JANUARY 6, 1992 Res.# By-Law # Report#: wn-F-q7 File#: n_04_3t_04 Subject: PROPOSED SPEED REDIICTION, TRULIS ROAD, MITCHELL CORNERS Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report WD-6-92 be received; 2. THAT the posted speed on Trulls Road from Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road) to 1200 metres (3/4 mile) southerly be reduced from 60 ]mt/hr to 50 ]mt/hr; and 3. .THAT the by-laws attached to Report WD-6-92 be passed by Council. REPORT 1.0 A No.l: Rey Map No.2: By-law to amend By-law 91-58 Schedule XX "Maximum Rate of Speed - 60 ]an/hr" No.3: By-law to amend By-law 91-58 Schedule XIX "Maximum Rate of Speed - 50 ]on/hr" 2.0 BACRGROUND 2.1 During February, 1991, a resident of Mitchell Corners and Paul Brace of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board 'of Education requested that the Town of Newcastle consider lowering the speed limit on Trulls road through the built up area south of Taunton Road. ~i3~I ATTACHMENT N0. 5 WD-52-94 e e e z wsa~.mna "cwEO wc. REPORT NO.: WD-6-92 PAGE 2 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 3.1 The requests were prompted by concerns about speeding vehicles and a prior motor vehicle accident which occurred November 13, 1990, on Trulls Road involving a 10 year old boy leaving Mitchell Corners Public School. 3.2 'The section of Trulls Road from Regional Road 4 (Taunton Roadj southerly 1200 metres (3/4 of a mile) has residential development on both sides, built to rural standards with open ditches, no side- walks and no street lighting. There are three residential streets which intersect Trulls Road within this community. 3.3 Mitchell Corners Public School and-play ground area is located on the west side of Trulls Road 150 metres south of Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road). 4.0 CONCLUSIONS 4.1 From the above, it is concluded that a reduction in the posted speed from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr would be consistent with other Hamlets within the Town of Newcastle and reasonable within this built up area. Respectfully submitted, ' Recommended for presentation to the Committee, Walter A. Evans., P.Eng., Director of Public Works RDB*WAE*ph December 17, 1991 Attachments Lawrence Chief Ad 1040 Kotseff, strative Officer REGIONAL RD. 4 - I MITCHEIL~S CORNER PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRNER S I TAUNTON RD_ LER w w 0 0 N Q~\~G~ I ~II~ ~~l ~„a F ~ T U O MI CHE NFRS ; 6 4 I~ II ST ~ o " i n ° J ~ ~ _ ` I S~ T ~1 \~ r ~ 5 f ~ F- ''T J DRAWN ~ J.M. ~~ OATE = AUG. 1991 ATTACFik;ENT Nq< 1 KEY MAP ~~6-.92 lU4i CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLB~ BY-LAW 92- Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on -Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Town of Newcastle WHHREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the~Town of Newcastle enacts as follows: 1) Schedule XX "Maximum Rate of Speed - 60 km/hr" of By-law 91-56 is amended by: A) deleting the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highway From To Trulle Road Durham Regional Road 4 1200 m South of (Darlington) Durham Regional Road 4 2) This By-law shall come into force on the date that it is approved by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and when signs to the effect are erected. BY-LAW read a first aad second time this day of 1991. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this - dag of 1991. MAYOR CLERK ATTACHMENT N0. 2 WD-6-42 1u4L CORPORATION OFTHE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW 92- - Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Town of Newcastle , WEEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of~Newcastle deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle enacts as follows: 1) Schedule XIX"Maximum Rate of Speed - 50 tan/hr" of By-law 91-58 is amended. by: A) adding the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highway From To Trulls Road DurhamRegional Road 4 1200 m South of (Darlington) ~ Durham Regional Road 4 2) This By-law shall come into force on the. date that it is approved by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and when signs to the effect are erected. BY-LAW read a first and second time this day of 1991. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 1991. MAYOR CLERK A~TACHh;ENT N0, 3 WD-.6._92 1ii43 MAI L~POSTE Canatla Post Corporation i5aciztd canadienne des Dosles DELIVERY SERVICES 1695 DREW ROAD SUITE 102 MISSISSAUGA ON L55 TJ5 September 28, 1994 The Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Attention: Mr. W.A.Evans,P.Eng_ Director of Public Works Rey Possible Community Mail Box relocation File # G.10.06 Dear Mr. Evans, We have reviewed the location of the Community Mail Box mini-park on the West side of Trulls Road between Tyler Street and Bradley Boulevard just South of Regional Road # 4 (Taunton Road). My personal opinion is that this is the safest location, and that no visibility problem exists at this site. The site is set back far enough against the fence and the shoulder of the road is extremely brought, so that any vehicle can park safely, while its owner collects the mail. If however we have to relocate and the suggestion made was on to Tyler Street, I would be concerned with a safety problem. As you know Tyler Street is a very narrow street and therefore the construction of a gravel lay-by is an absolute must. The cost as you can see from the attached estimate by our contractor is ~ 8,000.00 I hope that this meets with your requirement for now, if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me . i- Sin y, I '"'" ATTACHMENT N0. 6 Er e11er,C.E.T. WD-52-94 very Services Officer Central Region cc Mr. Ron D. Baker, Traffic Co-ordinator ~U~~ a E E o= t= ~' ~E sLs A ra~rrr vE~rc.rx~ TO Fax No.: ........CPC __tt396..gr,~W R4lil............ _.._. _.Err!l1..StQllAl!'...._ .__........... __ FROM Name: .,,, , _Rene_ V~ndabeatgn Project No..... ___...008085._ .......... No. of Pages (ind. cover Sheet) ...__ 1..._.. cc: company: Location: Attention: DATE Dear Ernst, 49ht7/A4 ._...._ . AS per your request, !have done an investigation into the possible move for Sites iAB - 22, 23, 24, and 25 in Hampton, Ontario. t must say that the present location is certainly an ideal location and that the new proposed location wi11 be 8 much more awkward area to access and will probably create a lot of complaints from local residents. If; in fact these sites must be moved to this location, 1 would estimate a cost of approximately $8,000.00. An exact cost would be done upon the issue of an engineering work order. t hope this meets your requiremerns for now, if you have any more questions, please call. Yours Truly, Rene Vanderbeeten Regional Officer 1045 Z LartsinR Square, Willowdate, Ontario, M214P8, Telephone 756.3700, FAX (416) 756-3906