HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-27 Minutes (Special Mtg)CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 27, 2007, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present: David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Norman Hannan
Sally Barrie
Absent: Darlene Matthews
Councillor Ron Hooper
Tim Hick
Also Present Fred Horvath, Director of Operations
Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk
Ellen Atkinson, Secretary
1. Fred Horvath, Director of Operations and Paul McIntosh from Thomas Brown
Architects Inc. were present to provide an update on the design of the Kendal
Community Centre. They advised that the doors to the kitchen are double width
with lots of room for entering/exiting the kitchen, and can be made to swing out
as well as having “vision panels” installed. The storage room in the corner has
space to accommodate walkers/wheelchairs. The Committee made the following
suggestions:
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The stove should have the controls on the front for easy access to people in
wheelchairs
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The workstation (4 stainless steel tables) should not have cupboards/cabinets
underneath them, thereby allowing for wheelchairs to be pulled right up to the
tables
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At least one of the counter areas should be lowered from the standard 36” to
33” – 34”
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The wash-up counter should be 20” in height and the drain could be located
at the back
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Butterfly taps installed on the sink instead of the standard type
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The sink should have the drainage boxed in or insulated, eliminating the
chances of legs getting burned
Fred Horvath advised the Committee that the design plans have been submitted
to Trillium for review. The Lions Club will review the suggestions from the
Committee and, if necessary, adjust the drawings based on the comments. A
copy of the final drawings will be forwarded to the Clerk’s Department before
going out to tender.
It was suggested that the Committee formulate a check list for reviewing building
designs. This matter will be discussed at the September meeting.
Clarington Accessibility - 2 - June 27, 2007
Advisory Committee
Special Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
2.
Moved by Norman Hannan, seconded by Keith Brettell
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Chair
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Secretary