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CORPORATION F THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263.2231
LOB 1 J 0 987-5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 1985.
REPORT NO. : WD-9-85
SUBJECT: ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN LOTS 2 & 3,
CONCESSION 10, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF
DARLINGTON (MURPHY ROAD)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That the status of the unimproved road between Lots 2
and 3, Concession 10, Darlington (Murphy Road) , remain
unchanged; and,
3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Scugog
Township for information; and,
4. That Mrs. Lynda Mitchell be so advised.
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REPORT NO. WD-9-85
BACKGROUND:
Over the last few years, the Public Works Department has
received several enquiries into the status of the northern
portion of Murphy Road, the road allowance between Lots 2
and 3, Concession 10, in the geographic Township of
Darlington. In general , enquiries relate to standard
procedures required to have the road reclassified to
"improved" and subsequently satisfy the requirements to
obtain year round access and building permits. The most
recent enquiry came from Mrs. Lynda Mitchell in her letter
to the Mayor and Members of Council . The Public Works
Department has consistently advised all enquirers of the
Town ' s Policy for the Reconstruction of Unimproved Roads.
In 1979, By-law 79-35, a by-law to amend the restricted area
by-law reclassified the subject road from Concession Road 9
to the old Murphy Farm, approximately 8900 feet northerly,
to improved. This portion of the road had received full
maintenance for many years.
In 1981 , the recommendations of Report WD-107-81, were
approved, in that the request by Mrs. Pauline Hill for
redesignation of the road allowance from the Murphy Farm
northerly to the boundary in Lots 2 and 3, Concession 10,
Darlington, from unmaintained to Class A, Public Street , be
denied.
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REPORT NO. WD-9-85
REPORT:
In reviewing the request, it is noted that the change in
classification is sought in order to obtain access to lands
outside of the Town of Newcastle. Increased tax revenue
derived from development of such lands would be directed to
Scugog Township, however, road maintenance costs, etc. ,
would remain with Newcastle. In additon, the municipal
boundary forms the division between school boards.
Consideration should be given to children living in any
proposed Scugog development, the schools attended, and bus
routes required.
Reconstruction and improving this road does not provide an
integral transportation link in the Town 's road system, as
required in the Town' s Policy for reconstruction of
unimproved roads. Increased traffic and road improvements
at the Canadian Pacific Railroad crossing would have to be
considered.
It is, therefore, recommended that the request of Mrs. Lynda
Mitchell , be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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TO: Mr. D. S. Johnston, C.A.O.
FROM: G. B. Rickard
DATE: January 21st, 1985
SLUECT; Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3, Conc. 10, Darlington
Mrs. Lynda Mitchell
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I enclose herewith a letter which was directed to me.
I believe that this letter should be placed on the next Council
agenda.
Garnet B. Rickard
Mayor
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(416) 282-2683
Jan 17/85
To:
Honourable Mayor & Council Members
I would like to ask Council to grant me permission to improve
approximately 1200' of Township roadway, at the end of oen of your year-
round roads.
The road in question is the Murphy Rd. (Rd. allowance between Lots
2 & 3: Conc 10 -former Twnp. of Darlington) in the north-eastern corner of
the Township.
The majority of the road is in the form of a year-round,
services, gravel road, except for the end 1200'.
Bringing this road up to standard is my only way of obtaining
a building permit.
My problem lies in the fact that, where I plan to build my
home is on a parcel of land that lies in Scugog Township (on the north side
of the Darlington-Cartwright town line).
Scugog has agreed to issue a permit if Murphy Road is re-constructed
up to this town line rd, and, if I build at the end of Murphy Rod. There is
no other practical access to this property.
I realize that your Township will not benefit from my taxes, but
with the road improvement, I'm sure the landowners on either side of Murphy Rd.
would build, as they have indicated to me, for years, that they were waiting
for the road upgrading.
I also realize that snow clearing may take an extra few minutes
to go that extra 1200' , but with the turning circle at the end of the road,
it may be easier than they presently do it.
The Township would be getting the road constructed at no expense
to them, and this must be a plus in our favour.
The rowdyism in the large vacant areas in this part of the township,
due mostly to the motorcycles and 4 wheelers, would be curbed by the presence
of a permanent home and the fencing off of their play area.
Our plans to re-forestate the land will undoubtedly employ workers from
iyour township, as would the road construction and our home construction.
I hope you can see that the advantages to my proposal, outweigh
any disadvantages. Since
you are our last hope of getting our home built, I
hope you will look favourable on our request.
Thanking you in advance, I remain,
Yours truly
Lynda Mitchell
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P.S. I would like to be notified when council is able to discuss
this matter, so I could answer any questions and hear any suggestions you
may have
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
HAMPTON,ONTARIO TEL.(416)263.2231
LOB 1 J 0 987.5039
October 18, 1984.
Mrs. L. Mitchell ,
6 Watson Street,
Highland Creek;
Scarborough , Ontario.
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Dear Mrs. Mitchell :
RE : Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3, Concession 10, former
Township of Darlington (Murphy Road) Our File: D-3-10
Further to your recent telephone request and my letter of
December 18, 1981, we have again reviewed the status of the road
allowance leading to your property in Scugog Township. The
status of the northerly portion of the road is unchanged, i .e.
"unimproved" , therefore any improvements must be in accordance
with By-law 84-27 for Unimproved Roads.
The attached, Section 4, governing reconstruction of unimproved
roads is included for your information. An approximate cost of
complete construction for this type of road is in the range of
$50.00/ft. and the design criteria forwarded in 1981 remains
essentially the same.
As stated in our telephone conversation , Public Works staff
would hesitate recommending to Council that the Town should
assume an additional section of road for maintenance when that
section of road is only to serve residents outside the
municipality.
We trust this further explains the Town' s position in this
matter. However, if you wish more information, plea e advise.
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D ray, E. ,
Deputy Director of Public Works.
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4 .0 RECONSTRUCTION OF UNIMPROVED ROADS
4 .1 The Town shall not perform construction on private or unopened
roads.
4.2 The Town shall not reconstruct an unimproved road transportation
proven that said road is necessary
as an integral
link in the Town' s improved road system and is recognizdhe
Ministry of Transportation and Communications as being eligible
for reconstruction subsidy.
4.3 Where it is proven that the construction of an unopened or
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unimproved road is necessary, such construction will be p
only at the expense of others either under a Subdivision
Agreement, the Local Improvement Act or through private
enterprise, provided that the road so constru d o as said tle,
onstruction approved by the Council of the Town
meets the Design Criteria and Standards' of the Town and is in
accordance with the provisions of the appropriate Zoning By-law
and official Plan.
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT J.W.Dunham,Director
HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1 JO TEL.(416)263-2231
Mrs. L. Mitchell ,
6 Watson Street,
Highland Creek,
SCARBOROUGH. Ontario.
M1C lEl . December 18, 1981 .
Dear Mrs. Mitchell :
Re: Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3, Concession 10,
former Township of Darlington. (Murphy Road)
In response to your letter of November 17, 1981 , regarding the
upgrading and reclassification of the subject road allowance,
we have had several previous requests relative to this section
of the right of way but, to this point in time, none of the
enquirers have furthered their interest to the point of form-
ally requesting Council to permit road construction.
Council has an established Policy in relation to the Const-
ruction of Unmaintained Roads, a copy of which is attached for
your reference. Also attached are the relevant section of the
Town of Newcastle' s Design Criteria and Standard Drawing for a
Rural Roadway.
It is estimated that, to improve the road to a standard accept-
able to the Town, as per the enclosures, it would be necessary
to apply prime and double surface treatment, the costs for which
would be approximately as follows:
1 ,250 ft. @ $25. 00 (min. ) per ft. $31 ,250. 00
Prior to proceeding with construction, the initial requirement
is that Council approve any proposal for the upgrading and
reclassification of an unmaintained road allowance, and you would
have, therefore, to make a formal request to the Town, outlining
your proposal ; it would also be necessary that you advise the
Canadian National Railway, Canadian Transport Commission and the
Northumberland & Newcastle Board of Education, and receive their
approval also.
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Mrs. L. Mitchell . December 18, 1981 .
If, after consideration of this matter, you wish to instigate
the formal procedure necessary, it is suggested you retain the
services of a competent Professional Engineer to design the road
in accordance with Town of Newcastle Design Criteria and Standard
Drawings.
Should you have any further queries on this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact this office.
Yours very truly,
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David T. Gray, C.E.T. ,
Deputy Director.
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cc: T.T. Edwards, M.C. I.P. , Planning Department.
G. Smith, Foreman, Division 1 .
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November 17, 1981,
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Mr. Dunham:
I am making a formal request to you, in hopes of
receiving a written reply to my proposal.
I am purchasing the Harris land, which sits on the
northern boundary of Darlington/Scugog Township Line. The shortest
access to my property (which is actually in Scugog) is to go up the
road shown in the diagram. I do not know the name of this road, it
has been told to me that it is the Long Sault Road, or Murphy's
Farm Road. However, if you locate it, you will see it stops at it's
northern end, at my Lot 23.
I understand there have been other inquiries about
about completing this road for the distance of 1248 ft. , past the
Murphy's farm, especially from Mrs. Pauline Hill who owns the
property on each side of this roadway.
I am interested in finding out if this stretch of
road could be brought up to year-round road status. Could you let
me know if this would meet with the townships plans. To find out
whether I could afford this undertaking, I would need to know
exactly what type of roadwork would be required, and whether or
not any land along the allowance would have to be bought.
I would appreciate exact specifications and also any
knowledge you could give me about materials, etc. , so that I could
get accurate estimates from construction firms. Would the township
be willing to advise, supervise, or give help in the construction?
Could you suggest any local firms both in the con-
struction end and in the gravel business.
When would the best time be for the work, in the
spring, or is there time before winter sets in.
I realize your township will derive no tax benefits
from my property, but if the road were completed, building would
most probably take place on Mrs. Hill 's land. You already service
the road as far as Murphy's farm, so an additional ploughing of
1248 ft. would be -more than offset by the savings the township
would receive if I did the road myself.
I am hoping for a speedy reply, as this matter is
� `U D quite important to my family and myself.
Signed: Mrs. L. Mitchell,
6 Watson Street,
NOV 30 1981 Highland Creek,
Ontario. (416) 282-2683.
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TOWN OF_NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director's Report to Public Works Committee of September 15, 1.981.
Item: WD-107-81.
Date: September. 1 , 1981.
Subject: Road Allowance between Lots 2 & 3,
Concession 10, former Darlington.
Recommendation:
THAT the request for the redesignation of the road allowance in
Lots 2 & 3, Concession 10, former Township of Darlington, from
unmaintained to Class 'A' Public Street, be denied.
.Report:
A request was received that the Town redesignate the subject road
allowance which, for approximately seven-tenths of a kilometre
north of the Tenth Concession is maintained but north of that point
to the Boundary with the Township of Scugog it is unimproved and,
thus, receives no maintenance.
Prior to consideration being given to a redesignation, improvements
to the road allowance would be necessary and would include work
being done at the railway crossing.
Town Policy applLcable to this request :Ls that the municipality
will not undertake the construction of any unmaintained road but,
if approved, roads can be constructed by others subject to meeting
Town Design Criteria and Standards; following construction and
approval by the Town, such roads are then assumed by the Munic-
ipality for maintenance purposes.
The Boundary Road east and west of the road allowance between Lots
2 & 3 is an unmaintained road and, therefore, only one access to
the property is practical for this single lot; it would seem that
to undertake the expense involved in improving the road to provide
access would be impractical.
705 - 55 Yarmouth St . ,
Guelph, Ont.
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July 13, 1981
Attention:
J. W. Dunham,
Director,
Corporation of the Town of Newcastle,
Hampton, Ontario.
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Re: 98.38 Acres
Part Lot 3, Concession 10,
Formerly Darlington Township,
County of Durham
Dear Sir:
Further to our conversation of Thursday, July 9th,
1981, at which time you attended, in your office, Mrs.
Ruth Emslie and myself; I hereby request that the
municipality consider an ammendment to the By-Law concerning
the above mentioned property. I would ask that the road
allowance between Lots 2 and 3 be redesignated to a
"Class A Public Street".
Thank you for consideration regarding this request .
Yours very truly,
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