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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-50-94v0' THE CORPORATION OF THS Mi1NICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File #~_C~(n Date: OCTOBER 17, 1994 Res.#GPr}-~,5`-9`{ By-Law # Report #: ~•~r~i-- File #: *+~T04 Subject: REQUEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS IN ENNISKILLEN Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report WD-50-94 be received;. 2. THAT $139,000 be included in the proposed 1995 Capital Budget, for Council's consideration during budget deliberations, for the extension and repair of sidewalks in Enniskillen;. and 3. TBAT Mr. R. T. Malowney, Director of Education, .Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education, be advised. of Council's decision. REPORT 1.0 ATTACHMENTS No. 1: Rey Map No. 2: Letter Report dated September 12, 1994, from Totten. Sims Hubicki & Associates 2.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 2.1 Location of Requested Sidewalk The location of the requested sidewalk extension is illustrated on Attachment No. 1. ~~ ~~ M x L~ ~.~E °®..~.«E REPORT NO.: WD-50-94 PAGE 2 2.2 Reed for Bxtensions The need for the extension has arisen because of the residential development which has taken place on Potters Lane. As noted in the Totten Sims & Hubicki Report, twenty-two (22) students walk or ride bicycles to the school located on the east side of Old Scugog Road, north of Regional Road 3. Pedestrian traffic is also generated- by the General Store which is located at the south-east corner of Old Scugog Road and Regional Road 3. 2.3 Alternatives The Totten Sims & Hubicki Report provides two alternatives for consideration. Alternative 1 provides for the two extensions of the sidewalk, plus the replacement of sections of the sidewalk which need repairing. The estimated cost is $139,000. Alternative 2 provides for the two extensions and replacement of all existing sidewalk with a 1.5 m wide sidewalk. The estimated cost is $295,000. 3.0 CONCLIISIONS AND R13C0lDlENDATIUNS 3.1 From the above, it is concluded that the extensions of the sidewalk in Enniskillen are required. Because of the high demand on funds for the construction and replacement of sidewalks, it is recommended that Alternative 1 be selected at an estimated cost of $139,000. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, ~ Walter A. Evans, P.Eng. Director of Public Works WAE:ph October 3, 1994 Attachments ~~ W. H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer 1002. REPORT NO.: WD-50-94 PAGE 3 Mr. R. T. Malowney Director of Education Northumberland .and Newcastle Board of Education 834 D'Arcy Street North P.O. Box 470 Cobourg, Ontario R9A 4L2 10(!3 ENNISKILLEN WERRYDALE DRIVE ENNISKILLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL I EXISTING SIDEWALK f REGIONAL ROAD 3 ~ ~ 73metres AL STORE ~~ Q o ~ w ~ z N EXISTING SIDEWALK ~ CENTRE REQUES~fED SIDEWALK N EXTENSIONS ~ I POTTERS 68 metres 0 ° zz ze zs z za 2z zt zo Ica ~a ~ a ~ z m Re Tonal R d 3 Ca R 0 8 I I p I~ V I I I zJ 26 zs ,< R3 :: a, 2O ,ao "0 ,e 15 la 'J z o ~ C:\ATTACHS\DARL\ENNISKSW.DWG ncess n oa DRAWN BY: JM DATE; JAN. 1994 ATTACHMENT N0. ~ KEY MAP WD-50-94 UI~~ totten sims hubicki associates Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng., Director of Public Works Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington _ Municipal Administration Centre, 40 Temperance Stree BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3A6 ~.,_„__ __I September 12, 1994 Dear Sir: 513 DIVISION STREET, P.O. BOX 910, COBOURG ONTARIO, CANADA K9A 4W4 (905) 372-2121 FAX (905) 372.3621 P: I r _. _. ~ )'. c~~ j 5 !99!> ~,.... ; ;y~~f{S ~~r'~_ Re: Petition for New Sidewalks on Old Scugog Road (east side) and Regional Road No. 3 (south side) from Potters Lane to Existing Sidewalks and Repair of Existing deficient Sidewalks, Hamlet of Enniskillen, Municipality of Clarington As directed, we have prepazed the following information for your pending report to Council on the above noted request. Our work was carried out in three phases. Initially the existing sidewalk was measured and wmments aze provided herein on its current condition. Secondly an evaluation of the existing sidewalk (and lands where the proposed sidewalk would be placed) was performed. Finally the costs of different alternatives to provide the requested sidewalk were calculated. Further details of our work is discussed in the following sections. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 Enniskillen Public School Enniskillen Public School is the primary contributor to pedestrian traffic. within the Hamlet of Enniskillen along both Regional Road 3 and Old Scugog Road. Current enrolment consists of 316 children attending Kindergarten to Grade 6. Twenty-two local students walk or ride bicycles to school, of which, an estimated 8 students live on Potters Lane. All students who walk attend Grades 1 througlt 6 as junior and senior kindergarten students are transported by school bus regardless of proximity to school. 1.2 Enniskillen General Store Another contributing factor to pedestrian traffic in Enniskillen is the Enniskillen General Store. The General Store is located on the southeast corner of Regional Road 3 and Old Scugog Road. The General Store along with a service station on the east side of Old Scugog Road are presently the only Commercial amenities located in the Hamlet of Enniskillen. This fact coupled with the small size of the Hamlet suggests that many local residents walk when requiring any conveniences offered by the store. ATTACHMENT NO WD-50-94 ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS ~ k~ Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng., Director of Public Works September 12, 1994 2.0 EXISTING 2.1 Existing Sidewalk The sidewalk that presently exists in Enniskillen is sttmmarized on Attachment 1 as Sections A through V. The existing sidewalk has been in place for a number of years and as such, has required various replacements and repair. The existing sidewalk is of a substandard width (0.95 m to 1.05 m) and has sections composed of either concrete, asphalt or a combination of both. The condition of the existing sidewalk ranges from poor to good. The approximate lengths, conditions and related comments for each segment are provided on Attachment 2. 2.2 Proposed New Sidewalk Location In order to allow pedestrians from the relatively new residential development on Potters Lane to access the existing sidewalks on Regional Road 3 and Old Scugog Road (without having to walk on these roads), extensions to the existing sidewalks are necessary. These extensions are give on Attachment 1 as segments X and W. The new sidewalk required on the east side of Old Scugog Road from Potters Lane, north to the existing sidewalk is approximately 105 m in length and can easily be accommodated on the east side of the Municipal right-of--way between the existing ditch and the east limit of the right-of--way. The construction of this section of new sidewalk would require normal sidewalk excavation and grading practices as well as the removal of a small bunching of deciduous trees and a 2 metre extension to the existing culvert located in front of the service station. The new sidewalk required on Regional Road 3 from Potters Lane, west to the existing sidewalk is approximately 80 m in length and can be accommodated on the south side of the Regional right-of--way immediately behind the existing line of hydro poles. In order to construct the new sidewalk in this location some fill material will be required from Potters Lane to approximately 35 m westerly which can be placed within the Regional right-of-way without affecting any existing drainage or utilities. 3.0 COST ESTIMATES 3.1 General Two preliminary alternatives to provide access for the Potters Lane residents to the existing sidewalks in the Hamlet of Enniskillen have been reviewed. Cost estimates for both of these Alternatives have been provided and include survey, design, contract tendering, contract administration, sidewalk construction (including associated work) and GST costs. ~J 6 totten sims hubicki associates Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng., Director of Public Works September 12, 1994 3.2 Alternative 1 This Alternative involves the extension of existing sidewalks on Regional Road 3 and Old Scugog Road to Potters Lane with a standard 1.5 m wide sidewalk, the removal and replacement of all damaged, uneven or asphalt capped sidewalks to match existing adjoining sidewalk which in most cases is only 1.0 m in width. Due to the large amount of damaged sidewalk on the south side of Regional Road 3, it is suggested that it be removed and replaced with a standard 1.5 m wide sidewalk. The cost of this Alternative is sumrarized on Attachment 3. This Alternative would have the least adverse affects on the existing conditions in the areas where sidewalk is removed and replaced with the same width of sidewalk. There are several areas where the sidewalk is bounded by trees, shrubs, fences or hedges and a wider sidewalk would possibly require these items to be removed or relocated adding extra cost to the required works. In most cases the sidewalk will be placed at or near the existing ground elevation in order to eliminate any drainage problems unless there is an existing drainage problem that can be rectified by lowering or raising the elevation of the new sidewalk. This is the preferred Alternative in consideration of cost effectiveness and needs. The low pedestrian volumes in our opinion do not warrant entire new sidewalks within the Hamlet. 3.3 Alternative 2 This Alternative requires [he removal and replacement of all existing sidewalk with a standard 1.5 m wide concrete sidewalk as well as the extension of the existing sidewalks to Potters Lane. This alternative is considerably higher in cost due to the added removals and added sidewalk width. The cost of this Alternative is summarized on Attachment 3. 3.4 Associated Works Along with the works discussed in both Alternatives the following works should be carried out: Existing gravel entrances should be paved from the front of the sidewalk to the edge of the road pavement. This will prevent gravel from being pushed onto the roadway as well as providing a safe and more controlled access to the road from the private entrances. Sidewalk should not be placed across Centre Street. Centre Street should be paved from the edge of the pavement or back of curb on crossing roads to 1 m behind the back of sidewalk if it were carried through the street. The reason being the same as that stated for gravel entrances. A sidewalk tee should be placed on the north side of Regional Road 3 opposite the sidewalk on the east side of Old Scugog Road south of Regional Road 3. This would require the lowering of the sidewalk on the north side of the road to accommodate an acceptable grade for the tee: 1 1f ~ totten sims hubicki associates Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng., Director of Public Works September 12, 1994 Slopes should not exceed 3:1 where cut or fill slopes aze introduced. Sidewalks shall match existing entrance grades where possible to avoid removal and regrading of private entrances. 3.5 Other Considerations Mr. Michael Wilson, CET, of the Region of Durham Public Works Department was contacted in order to verify their position on the extension of the sidewalk on the south side of Regional Road 3 to Potters Lane. He did not foresee any problems but would like to be consulted further prior to final design being completed. The sidewalk design for sections on Regional road 3 will have to be approved by the Region of Durham. The Municipality must also consider the financial liability with regard to snow removal from the new sections of sidewalk in the winter. The existing sidewalk fronts private and/or commercial residences and would be cleared of snow and ice by the owners, but the two new proposed sections of sidewalk extending to Potters Lane do not front any residences, but rather side yazds. As a result these sections of sidewalk may require cleazing by the Municipality. The repair of existing sidewalks and extension proposals does not only benefit the children attending Enniskillen Public School but also local residents of all ages, who use the sidewalk to walk to all local destinations. For this reason, it is suggested that an alternative involving the busing of all [he children from [he Hamlet of Enniskillen to school not be pursued. Should the Municipality decide to proceed with one of the sidewalk Alternatives, local residents should be the consulted in order to find how they feel about the proposed Alternative. The northeast corner of Old Scugog Road and Regional Road 3 where the boulevazd is paved from the back of curb to approximately the property line is an azea that should be looked at closely. The asphalt is in good condition and provides a good walking surface but does not provide a defined walking lane away from the vehiculaz traffic on adjacent roads. For this reason it is suggested that the following proposals be looked at to eliminate any potential problems: The introduction of painted lines on the existing asphalt to define a walking area. The removal of asphalt to allow the placement of a 1.5 m wide wncrete sidewalk at or near the property line. The removal of all asphalt and the placement of a 1.5 m wide concrete sidewalk with a sodded boulevard. Each of these proposals will mitigate the potential problems with varying degrees of success. Although students who reside in the newer development north of Enniskillen Public School can access the school via Werrydale Drive, considerations"should be given in future development agreements for the installation of a sidewalk along Old Scugog Road to provide access to the school. f~ ~ tottan sims hubicki associates Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng., Director of Public Works September 12, 1994 We tmst the attached information will assist you in assessing the request far extension, repair or replacement of sidewalk in the Hamlet of Enniskillen. We have also included reproductions of several photographs which will assist in your review. Should you require any additional information, please contact our office. Yours very tmly, totten sims hubicki associates ~~ ~~ R. Albright, B.A.Sc. far: D.R. Boume, Projects Manager RA/DRBlag bacse~vccnossvc encl. '~ ~ f~ / totten sims hubicki associates ENNISKILLEN PUNLIC SCHOOL 1~ 1 I A i C7 Q d 0! l7 O ~ € CAN. VIII y e - a - J O C D - E ,T F 1 _ _ ~ REGIONAL ROAD # 3 G N d _~____..._ _~__~ K - 1 L~ O % 1 M - 1 _ ENNISKI GENERAL - SPORE r F Q W W _ K LOT 19 R w LOT 1B w CAN. VII W DARLINGTLJN U _~ S ~ T -~ A Q 1 O i ~ 1 1 U O 1 1.7 I """""""' SIDEVALK NDT REQUIRING ~ 1 COMPLETE REPLACEIENT N ~ y NOTES SIDEVALK VIDTN f5 DEFICIENT VARIES FROM 093 TD 7A3 n G7 ----- SIDEWALK REQUIRING REPLACEIEM J [] PRDP(75ED NEV SIDEVALK 'A' SIDEVALK REFERANCE C®E V NOTE: FOR DETAAS ON SIDEWALK SECTIONS REFER TO SIDEWALK REFERANCE CODE ON ATMCNYENf 2 POTTERS'IANE DRAWN BY: SM DATE: SEPT. 1994 . 1 ~~. ~ ~ ATTACHMENT N0. 1 WD- -94 ATTACHMENT 2 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ENNISKILLEN SIDEWALK INDEX SECTION ~ LENGTH EXISTING SIDEWALK I CONDITION COMMENTS 1 AND 11.50 GOOD 4.50 11.50 206.50 FAI R .. ~U~~ ZW M~y~ J ~~I O Q I"- z Z g~ W a U Y ti a ~w LU ~ 1""~ ~ J IL- U_ -' Q Z~ ~ z ~ w J H F- ~ ~ U ~ ~ W ~N Z w ~ U ~ ~ a E J a F ~ ~OU ~ ~ W Z N Ww Q U E ~ N W w ~ ¢ > ~ o~ N W (°OI OI N O ~ 7I NI of [h ch N ~I O N O~ O NI OBI O oI °m iol of o rlMl°I~I° t g ~ 9 B o t~f a 9 M ~o .a v Z Y ~ ~ a ~ B a a 8 a z a ~ 9 O -r ¢ m ~ ~ ~ ~ '' o ~° ~ '' g ~ ~ m a LL. A W ' O o ' O C e `Ji e o C 9 ~ o ~ U ~ `o ~ o a ~... u O u ~ ~ u a O _ fn 9 rJ. v s 9 `o w o u `O 'R ~ z ' ~ o 9 o ~i Z 3 h SI~ Y J -JJ 1 l11 ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS (FOR YOUR INFORMATION) ;:. SECTION REQUIRING NEW SIDEWALK POTTERS LANE LOOKING NORTH ON OLD SCUGOG ROAD SOUTH LIM[T OF EXISTING SIDE~~'ALK ON OLD SCUGOG ROAD T i"j. , ~; ~~~M: ~ LJ T ! 2 I SECTION REQUIRING NEW SIDEWALK POTTERS LANE LOOKING WEST ON REGIONAL ROAD 3 EAST LIMIT OF EXISTING SIDEWALK ON REGIONAL ROAD 3 ~~~~ ~~ ~•~ , LOOKING SOUTH ON EAST SIDE OF OLD SCUGOG ROAD FROM SOUTHEAST CORNER OF REG. RD. 3 AND OLD SCUGOG ROAD --M. ,~~ 111 3 LOOKING EAST ON SOUTH SIDE OF REGIONAL ROAD 3 FROM SOUTHEAST CORNER OF REG. RD. 3 AND OLD SCUGOG ROAD 1 U~ 15, r~ _ - _ --_ ___, _-~ .., ~.. .i ___ __ -~ _ `3k •. TYPICAL "GOOD" SECTION OF SIDEWALK TYPICAL "POOR" SECTION OF SIDEWALK itji~ s 1 r NORTH LIMIT OF EXISTING SIDEWALK AT ENNISKILLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL, EAST SIDE OF OLD SCUGOG ROAD ri~17 ASPHALT BOULEVARD AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF REGIONAL ROAD 3 AND OLD SCUGOG ROAD