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Home My WebLink AboutEGD-006-12 Clarington REPORT ENGINEERING SERI DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: February 6, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#: Report#: EGD-006-12 File#: Subject: FLETT STREET RECONSTRUCTION, DUKE STREET REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION & NELSON STREET RECONSTRUCTION — PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD-006-12 be received; 2. THAT Staff proceed to finalize the detail design and tender based on the information received at the Public Information Centre to meet the summer 2012 construction start schedule, subject to Council approval of the Capital Budget; and 3. THAT all those who attended the Public Information Centre and who have contacted the Municipality as interested parties be informed of this report. O/ R Su bmitted by: eviewed by ,/A.S. Can!)Ala' , C.O. Franklin Wu, Director of Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Services ASC/RA/SB/jo CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND Duke Street, Nelson Street and Flett Street are classified as Local Roads in the Clarington Official Plan. The respective sections of roadway that were part of the Information Centre are shown in Attachment 1. These areas of Clarington have been the subject of various drainage concerns by residents.in the areas and a Region of Durham priority with respect to deficiency improvements of their infrastructure. Flett Street During the design of the Jane Street reconstruction project that was completed in 2010, the Region of Durham noted that the sanitary sewer on Flett Street between Jane Street and Southway Drive was in poor condition. The design for the sanitary sewer replacement was completed with the intention of including the work with the Jane Street project. The Municipality of Clarington intended to rehabilitate the pavement in conjunction with the Region's work, however the geotechnical investigation report that was done for Flett Street recommended not to undertake pavement rehabilitation for this street due to the poor underlying soil conditions that would not provide sufficient support for the rehabilitated road. As such, staff requested that the Region of Durham defer their work on Flett Street so that the street could be considered in the Municipality of Clarington's Capital Budget as a full reconstruction project. The Municipality of Clarington has reviewed the condition of its infrastructure on Flett Street with the intention of working together with the Region of Durham to share the costs of repairing the aging infrastructure. There are currently no ditches or gutters on Flett Street to convey storm water runoff to the catch basins and an inspection of the existing storm sewers revealed that they are in poor condition. Sidewalks on Flett Street were replaced in 2006 and are in good condition. It was determined that Durham and Clarington could work together on this project to share costs and reconstruct the street to address both of their infrastructure needs while providing Clarington with a fully urbanized road with REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 3 concrete curb and gutter, storm sewers and new road structure. For the preceding reasons the reconstruction of Flett Street has been included in the draft 2012 Capital Budget. Duke Street The Region of Durham has identified Duke Street as a priority for replacement of both the sanitary sewers and the watermains for the full length of the road from Baseline Road to Argyle Street. The section of Duke Street from Baseline Road to Park Drive is an urban cross section with sidewalks on the west side and concrete curb and gutters. The Municipality of Clarington has identified this section of road as a priority for pavement rehabilitation. Duke Street from Park Drive to Argyle Street is a semi-urban cross section with ditches, some storm sewers, sidewalks continuous on the west side, and sidewalk on the east side from Durham Steet to Argyle Street. The road base is in poor condition, which would make rehabilitation of the pavement not practical. Additionally, it is necessary to lower the road to direct storm water runoff to the road in order to eliminate the ditches. The recommended approach for this section of road is to reconstruct it with new storm sewers, concrete curb and gutter, and new road structure. Storm sewer will be constructed on Ann Street to connect to the existing sewer on Hunt Street, and the road surface rehabilitated between Hunt Street and Duke Street. It was determined that Durham and Clarington could work together on this project to share costs and address both of their infrastructure needs. Due to budget constraints and other priorities, the construction is proposed to be completed over two years. The rehabilitation and reconstruction of Duke Street from Baseline Road to Nelson Street has been included in the draft 2012 Capital Budget and the reconstruction from Nelson Street to Argyle Street is planned for 2013 and has been included in the budget forecast accordingly. REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 4 Nelson Street The reconstruction of Nelson Street between Hunt Street and Ontario Street is included in the Municipality of Clarington's Development Charges Background Study to accommodate new development west of Hunt Street. A storm drainage plan for the area including Hunt Street and Duke Street was completed as part of the design for the Hunt Street reconstruction that was completed in 2005. The drainage plan shows storm sewers on Duke Street from Durham Street to Nelson Street, then going west on Nelson Street to Hunt Street. Due to the need for new storm sewer on Nelson Street, and the changes in grade associated with the reconstruction of Duke Street at the Nelson Street/Duke Street intersection, it was determined that the reconstruction of Nelson Street should be done in conjunction with the work on Duke Street. The Region of Durham also plans to replace the watermain on Nelson Street. The reconstruction of Nelson Street is planned for 2013. 2.0 APPROACH A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held to present the project proposal, to assess suitable construction measures and to obtain local resident input into the design process. The public was notified of the meeting by the Municipality's information board and website, and through circulation of notices to those who will be directly affected by the proposed works. 3.0 INFORMATION CENTRE The PIC was held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administrative Centre from 5 pm to 7 pm. At the meeting the following documentation and plans were presented for discussion: • A plan showing the proposed phased construction of Duke Street and Nelson Street; • Plans showing the existing conditions and proposed design for all streets, with the aerial photography as a background; REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 5 • Typical road cross sections for the proposed urban designs; • Photographs of existing road and residential entrances; • The full set of preliminary engineering drawings; • The tree inventory and assessment report; • A display board showing the proposed tree species; • A photo visualization of the proposed improvements. The PIC material was subsequently posted on the Municipality's website to provide residents with a further opportunity to comment on the proposed designs. Notices were mailed to the residents on Duke St, specifically inviting comment regarding parking, as the proposed design for Duke Street that was presented at the PIC does not allow for dedicated on-street parking. The register, comment sheets and emails received are on file within the Engineering Services Department and available for review. The proposed design was generally well received. The main issues are listed below in bold accompanied by italicized commentary by our department providing further explanation; • Parking during construction o A resident on Duke Street was concerned that he would not have a place to park during construction. The contractor will be required to maintain the road and entrances so that residents can park in their driveways each night, except when critical construction operations are taking place such as pouring curb and gutter. • Driveway grades o A resident on Duke Street was concerned that his driveway apron would be too steep. Every effort will be made to keep the driveway grades within the Municipality's standards. REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 6 o Driveway width o A resident on Duke Street was concerned that her driveway apron would be reduced in width. For this kind of reconstruction project, driveways are typically replaced to match the existing conditions. o Parking on Park Drive o A resident on Duke Street asked if curbs would-be constructed on Park Drive or if"No Parking"signs could be placed to stop people from parking on the grass at the side of his property. The posting of "No Parking"signs on Park Drive will be considered by staff who will communicate with the resident. o Curbs on Flett Street o A resident on Flett Street expressed his opinion that concrete curbs should not be placed on Flett Street. Reconstruction with concrete curb and gutter is in keeping with what was done on Jane Street and other streets within the built-up area, provides better drainage than other options, and reduces maintenance costs relative to other options. o Duke Street/Baseline Road Intersection o A resident on Duke Street asked when a decision would be made about potential improvements to the intersection at Duke Street and Baseline Road, The MTO is undertaking a study of the Highway 401 interchanges through this area, which is expected to take two years to complete, so no decision will be made until that time. o Damage to homes during construction o A resident on Duke Street asked if there is a risk of damage to his home as a result of the construction. There is a very low risk of damage resulting from vibration caused by heavy equipment. A third party inspection company will be hired by the contractor to do a pre-construction assessment so that any claims of damage can be fairly compared to the existing conditions. REPORT NO.: EGD-006-12 PAGE 7 4.0 DISCUSSION As a result of the Public Information Centre, detailed design will be finalized for Flett Street, Nelson Street and Duke Street. Tender documents will be prepared for Flett Street and for the section of Duke Street from Baseline Road to Nelson Street to target an early spring tender call, subject to Council approval of the projects in the 2012 Capital Budget. This will allow Council the opportunity to consider the projects for construction in summer of 2012. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: _ Promoting economic development _ Maintaining financial stability _ Connecting Clarington _ Promoting green initiatives X_ Investing in infrastructure _ Showcasing our community _ Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Ron Albright, Manager of Infrastructure and Capital Works Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map List of Interested Parties: Tom & Debbie Farrell Harvey Broersma David Hendriks Stefanie Puckrin Kim Argyle Mark Rooney Doug Luxton � 1 . •;j � 1 111111 ��■ _� �. - � �1 1111 111 111111 11� ,, ♦ 111 ' ._� ��► .► . ,, � 111111111111 .. -• � �.► ..► °- � ... ._� .�� .1111 •'" Imo' '�► ' N► �"illlll 1 , � •�� X11111.• � s. . � ,...► ..'.'� ► .�'� . �� 111.. �� 11�%„ 11111111 ■� .. . � �� ,gip �1�11 11 1�1 ..1. . ■ l � ■ �11111111��■■ � .� �� 31 1 VIII 11 II 1 ■ ��\1111 -�1!1111�11111�/ _� .- 7i ►� :1=1111 s 5 Ills 1 I1 1 111 ��/IIII�I�OI-IC � r� � m nm III I DRAWN DATE: Janua • 2012 1 REPORT EGD-006-12 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 ■