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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-63-85 _ 4� File No.r,,. s..--.._---.. . -- CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263-2231 LOB 1J0 987-5039 REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1985. REPORT NO. : WD-63-85 SUBJECT: NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN NORTH STREET AND THE POST OFFICE. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1. That this report be received; and, 2. That By-law 79-1, the Town of Newcastle Parking By-law, be amended by ,eliminating parking on the north side of the Newcastle Village Connecting Link between North Street and a point 42 metres east of the centreline of North Street. 3. That the petitioners be advised of Council ' s action. . . . .2 Page 2 REPORT NO. WD-63-85 REPORT: Recently, the attached petition was received from residents of North Street and users of the North Street/King Street intersection, in the Village of Newcastle. The petitioners have requested the elimination of parking in the area noted above due to the safety hazard constituted by parked cars. The area has been reviewed and the claims of the petitioners found to be true. The combination of trees, street furniture and parked cars makes visibility to the east very difficult for southbound traffic on North Street. Factors considered are: 1. Parked cars are closer to the driving lanes, thereby constituting the major barrier to visibility. 2. The combination of parking setbacks from the intersection and driveways, as well as the space occupied by driveways themselves, eliminates a major portion of available parking. Thus, only a few spaces would be lost. 3. Presently, there is a two hour parking restriction in the subject section and a fifteen minute restriction to the east, probably to accommodate transient traffic associated with the Post Office. Considering our findings in reviewing this situation, as well as the above factors, it is recommended that parking be eliminated as requested. Respectfully submitted, R.G. Dupuis, . Eng., Director of Public Works. RGD:jco September 11 , 1985. Attachment C THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW NO. 85 - being a by-law to amend By-law 79-1, being a by-law to provide for the regulation of parking and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle deems it expedient to amend By-law 79-1, as amended; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Schedule 'A' to By-law 79-1 is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: COLUMN 1 COLUMN II COLUMN III COLUMN IV HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES OR DAYS (former Village of Newcastle) King St. north North Street & at anytime 42 metres easterly. 2. That Schedule 'D' to By-law 79-1, Parking for Restricted Periods (former Village of Newcastle) is hereby amended by deleting therefrom the following: COLUMN V COLUMN IV MAXIMUM COLUMN 1 COLUMN II COLUMN III TIMES OR PERIOD HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN DAYS PERMITTED King St. north North St. & Anytime 2 hours. a point 42m easterly thereof. By-law read a first and second time this day of , 1985. By-law read a third time and finally passed this day of 1985. Mayor Clerk i ^. . 19 85 TOWN OF HEWMITLE Town of Newcastle PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. Parking Enforcement Department ' We the undersigned request that parking be eliminated on the north side of King Street in the village of Newcastle from the Post Office driveway west to North Street. The reason for thip request is that if cars are parked in this area it is impossible to see westbound traffic as a motorist attempts to proceed from North Street onto King Street. -�� ~ ~�� �� � � ~ - -��/ "' ~ ~`'-- L4K [/ ' 0 i - ^ ( / � v ` - | � ` = R. 111 (a.) CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE —' 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LiC3A6 TELEPHONE 623-3379 September 9th, 1985 Mayor G. B. Rickard and Members of Council Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dear Mayor and Members of Council : RE: Frontage'Charges in Courtice The enclosed communication was given to me by the recipients, Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Ormiston, with a request for help and advice. The majority of the homes on this stretch of Nash Road is below the average market price for the area and it would be impossible for the owners to justify or raise the funds as specified. The question of frontage charges has emerged because the Town needs to upgrade the road to correct standards to facilitate the new development farther east. In the fullness of time, development will infill to the north and south of these homes which will no doubt interfere with their wells. What will happen then if there is no water pipe on the street below the newly constructed street? Also, most basement sump pumps run into- the ditch. What will happen if this becomes an enclosed storm sewer? Once again, the tranquility of life is now seriously disturbed on this street with the volumes of traffic and the additional worry which the enclosed letter implies. This is in the name of progress but at whose expense? I would ask Council to seriously review this problem and advise the residents of its decision. Yours -ver truly, ANN COWMAN,. Regional :Councillor Ward 1 cc: Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Ormiston I � August 16, 1985 DURHAM The Regional Ivan & Margaret Ormi ston Municipality of Durham 1419 Nash Road Works Department OSHAWA, Ontario b1K 1A5 Box 623 Dear Mr, & Mrs. Ormiston: 105 Consumers Dr. Whitby, Ontario Canada.L1 N 6A3 Re: Construction of Watermain and Sanitary Sewer - Nash Road 14161 668-7721 The Town of Newcastle is considering the reconstruction of Nash W.A.TWELVETRE ES,P.Eno. Road between Townl i ne Road and Darlington Blvd. in 1986. It is Commissioner of Works our understanding this construction will involve the installation Please quote our ref: of curb and gutter, storm sewers, asphalt pavement and possibly street lights and sidewalks. I also understand that the Town SAN-N-1-1 will be forwarding you a presentation on their project in the WAT-N-1-� near future. In order to avoid the subsequent disruption of the road, Durham Region is interested in obtaining your comments regarding the construction of a watermain and sanitary sewer in conjunction with the road work. All of the property owners abutting your street are being supplied with the attached information. If there is sufficient interest in the provision of water and sanitary sewer service, we will attempt to include the required financing in the 1986 Budget. This letter is intended to provide you with information to explain the Regional costs which each property owner will face as a result of installation of a watermain and sanitary sewer. The attached information describes these costs under the following headings: 1. Frontage Charges 2. Connection Charges 3. User Charges Please note that these charges are over and above those that may be imposed by the Town of Newcastle for any of the Works they are considering. I would ask that upon reading the attached information, please complete the enclosed form and return it to us in the enclosed stamped self addressed envelope. By obtaining your comments on this project, we will determine whether there is a desire for these services and be in a position to prepare the appropriate recommendation for the Regional Works Committee and Council . . . .2 I Page 2 It is important that you return the enclosed form as we will be reporting to the Works Committee on the indicated need For the watermain and sanitary sewer and the willingness of the affected owners to contribute frontage charges. Any owner who does not return the form will be judged to be in opposition to the project. It is recognized that these charges will represent a significant impact to all the property owners abutting Nash Road. We are anxious to ensure you understand this information and urge you to contact the writer or Ms. V. .Micheaux at 668-7721 if there is any question. As indicated, it is important that you return the enclosed form indicating your interest in the project. Please return the form by September 6, 1985. Yours truly, L. Kivell /jw Financial Supervisor Encl . cc: V. Micheaux SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION ON NASH ROAD TOWNLINE ROAD TO DARLINGTON BLVD. (TOWN OF NEWCASTLE) Due to the proposed reconstruction of Nash Road between Townline Road and Darlington Blvd. by the Town of Newcastle, the Region of Durham is considering the construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in this area. The construction of a sanitary sewer and watermain in conjunction with the road work would be the most cost effective method of construction and would eliminate any subsequent disruption to the road. Prior to recommending that funds for the sanitary sewer and watermain be included in the Region's budget, this information is being forwarded to you to determine if you, the property owner, are desirous of these services. The following information will provide you with an indication of the financial implications the construction will have on you as a property owner. Assuming that a majority of the property owners on Nash Road indicate an interest in the services, financing for the work will be proposed in the 1986 Budget. It is likely that this construction would take place late in 1986. In the event that a majority of the property owners express no desire for the services, it is very unlikely the Region will attempt to construct the works. It 14 also very unlikely that the subject of the construction of services in this area would be raised again in the near future. Should the construction of these services be approved by Regional Council , the Region will require the abutting residents/owners to contribute toward the cost of the work in the following manner: 1. FRONTAGE CHARGES The construction of watermains and sanitary sewers would proceed under the legislation provided by Section 218 of The Municipal Act. The approval of the project on this basis would involve the passage of Construction By-laws and By-laws to impose frontage charges on the abutting owners. These by-laws require the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board. The frontage charges are based on the frontage of the property and the Regional rates for such charges. The frontage charge rate is an average post of constructing 6" diameter watermains and 8" diameter sanitary sewers. These rates are revised annually to reflect the most recent cost of construction and are used in all instances involving the application of frontage charges throughout the Region. This charge would be imposed on each owner following completion of the construction and may be paid either as a lump sum amount or over a period of twenty years for the watermain and fifteen years for the sanitary sewer. The annual payments would be collected quarterly on the Regional water/sewer bill . C L) 6q) Page 2 2. Connection Charges The Region would require each owner to pay a connection charge at the time application is made to connect to the watermain or sanitary sewer. This charge is payable in cash. The 1985 connection rates are quoted as Regional Council will not he adopting the 1986 rates until late in 1985. The rate for the connection charge is revised each year in accordance with the costs incurred by the Region for the previous year' s installations . The rate payable will be that in effect in the year in which application is made to connect to the service. The connection charge covers the cost of the connection between the watermain or sanitary sewer and the property line. The portion of the connection between the property line and the house or building is the owner' s responsibility to construct and finance. 3. User Charges Once a property is connected to the water or sewer system, the owner or occupant is required to contribute to the maintenance and operation costs of the systems through user charges. These charges, which are billed via the Regional Water/Sewer bill on a quarterly basis, are dependent upon the volume of water used. It should be stressed that the Region does not raise any portion of the water or sewer costs through property taxes. All charges which are imposed are normally collected "at the time" or collected on the water/sewer bill . The following is an example of the cost implications relative to a lot having a frontage of one hundred (100' ) feet. The rates, used in the example, are those in �ffect for 1985. 1. FRONTAGE CHARGES Water Cash Cost - 100 feet frontage @ $26.07/ft. = $2,607.00 OR Annual Payment - 100 feet frontage @ $ 3.66/ft. = $366.00 per year for a period of 20 years Sanitary Sewer Cash Cost - 100 feet frontage @ $35.20/ft. = $3,520.00 OR Annual Payment - 100 feet frontage @ $ 5.38/ft. = $538.00 per year for a period of 15 years PLEASE NOTE IN EITHER OF THE ABOVE EXAMPLES, 014NERS PAY THE CASH COST OR ANNUAL PAYMENT - NOT BOTH W 11.4) Page 3 2. CONNECTION CHARGES Water Standard 3/4" water connection $1,250.00 Sanitary Sewer Standard 4" diameter sewer connection $1,750.00 3. USER CHARGES (Based on water consumption of 50,000 gallons) Water - $ 98.12 per year Sewer - $114.12 per year The above charges can be summarized as follows to illustrate the total costs in the initial year of service and in subsequent years. This examole also assumes a lot having 100 feet frontage and water usage of 50,000 gallons per year. All charges based on 1985 rates. LUMP SUM ANNUAL PAYMENT OR PAYMENT Water & Sewer Charges - First Year Frontage charges - water $ 2,607.00 $ 366.00 - sewer 3,520.00 538.00 Connection charges - on street - water 1 ,250.00 1 ,250.00 - sewer 1,750.00 1,750.00 (estimated) - on private property - water )- sewer 1 ,500.00 1 ,500.00 ) User Charges - water 98.12 98.12 sewer 112 114.12 $10,839.24 $5,616.24 Subsequent Years Frontage charges - water $ - $ 366.00 - sewer - 538.00 Connection charges - op street - water - - - sewer - - (estimated) - on private property - water ) - - sewer ) - - User'Charges - water 98.12 98.12 - sewer 114.12 114.12 $212.24 $1,116 .24 Page 4 NOTES: 1. Costs on private property are an estimate only. Each installation will vary depending on distance from house to street and extent of plumbing alterations involved. 2. Terms for frontage charge annual payments - water twenty years, sanitary sewer Fifteen years. 3. User costs will vary depending upon usage of water. Actual charges will be based on metered volumes. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM IN THE ENCLOSED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE ----� WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEWER COSTS - NASN ROAD TOWNLINE ROAD TO DARLINGTON BLVD. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE The undersigned has read the information forwarded by the Region informing me of the costs of providing Water and sanitary sewer se-vice. I YES NO I AM IN FAVOUR OF WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION I AM IN FAVOUR OF SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION Please feel free to provide me with your comments on this matter in the space below. SIGNED: Owner Address Dated PLEASE RETURN FORM BY SEPTEMBER 6, 1985