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ME]ET1NG: THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: JANUARY 6, 1986.
REPORT #: WD -8 -86 FILE #: DC -32 -3
SL BJECT:
PROBLEMS RELATING TO GEARING FARMS SUBDIVISION,
SPECIFICALLY KRESIA LANE.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That staff be directed to, in accordance with the requirements
specified in the subdivision agreement between the Town and Gearing
Farms Ltd., take the necessary actions to correct drainage and signage
problems on Kresia Lane at the cost of the developer; and,
3. That funds required for such works be recovered by drawing down on the
letter of credit held by the Town.
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REPORT:
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Members who have been on Council before are familiar with problems
experienced in the Gearing Farm rural estate subdivision. Prior to all of
the requirements having been met for an authorization to commence work in
the subdivision, the developer undertook to construct works. These works
were incorrectly constructed and even after the requirements for
authorization to commence had been met, there was a considerable time lapse
before deficiencies were corrected. On numerous occasions since, problems
have been drawn to the attention of the Works Department and we have
directed the developer's consultant to correct them, however, response has
been poor.
Attached is a letter from residents on Kresia Lane indicating a number of
items which require correction. Ditches cannot properly accommodate
drainage so that their maintenance by homeowners is impossible. Water ponds
and creates a nuisance. Regrading with proper slopes will be required and
again, despite notification by the Works Department, corrective measures
have not been undertaken. After following proper procedures as stipulated
in the subdivision agreement, staff will be in a position to perform
corrective works. The Town still holds performance guarantee in the form of
a letter of credit for such works and can draw funds from it to pay
associated costs.
The lack of street and stop signs is a problem and, again, staff can attend
to such deficiencies.
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At the time of the letter from residents, street lights had been installed
but not energized. Since then power has been provided so that the lights
function as required.
Promotional signs by custom builders have been left on Kresia Lane even
though the builders are not active in the area. These create an eyesore for
residents as well as generate traffic by "curiosity seekers ". This does
create some concern from residents about the security of the area.
In summary, the identified problems have existed for a considerable time and
many attempts have been made to have them corrected. It is, therefore, not
unreasonable for the Town to take the actions recommended in this report.
Respectfully submitted,
,4.G. Dupuis, . Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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December 30, 1985.
HERITAGE FARM RATE PAYERS ASSOCIATION
TO: Mr. Ron Dupuis, Director of Public Works
FROM: Residents of Kresia Lane
DATE: December 18th, 1985
SUBJECT: Incomplete work
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The following is a list of the work which to date
remains incomplete in this ,Estate Development'. During the
past six months, the developer Mr. Paul Gearing (P.K.
Developments Inc.) has been notified of our concerns, however
very little has been accomplished.
1. The ditches do not provide adequate drainage. They
are poorly maintained by the developer. We as a group have
had to perform some work in order to provide the drainage
that we now have.
2. We do now have a `Stop' and 'Street' sign. We have
however requested a 'No through street' sign also.
3. 'Street Lighting' has been finally installed but is
not connected.
4. There are still three advertising signs remaining in
the cul-de-sac. These have become an unnecessary eyesore and
do nothing to enhance the natural harmony of the area.
We trust that these matters will be resolved quickly.
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