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REPORT
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: OCTOBER 21, 2002
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File #: B.01.13.15 By-Iaw#:
Report #: EGD-46-02
Subject:
PARKING ON QUINN DRIVE AND WAVERLEY ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report EGD-46-02 be received;
2. THAT Quinn Drive be posted as 'No Parking' May to September on the north side from
Waverley Road to Lawrence Crescent;
3. THAT Waverley Road be posted as 'No Parking Anytime' on the west side from
Lawrence Crescent to Regional Road 57 and that the yellow centre line on Waverley
Road from Lawrence Crescent to Spry Avenue be reapplied during 2003 to create an
off-centre yellow line to improve safety by providing a wider parking lane on the east
side; and
4. THAT the By-law attached to Report EGD-46-02 be approved by Council.
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Submitted by: Anthony Cannella, C.E.T. Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Director of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer
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October 8, 2002
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE~ ONTA'~ r 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-9282
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Parking Complaints
The By-law Enforcement Division has received numerous complaints from residents of
Quinn Drive regarding parking problems associated with soccer events from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. at Optimist Park fronting onto Waverley Road. Motorists were parking on both
sides of the roadway impeding traffic, encroaching upon driveways and making it very
difficult for residents to see and exit their driveways. In an attempt to improve
enforcement efforts and reduce complaints, the By-law Department requested that the
Engineering Services Department review the parking situation.
1.2 Engineering Review
A review by Engineering staff determined that Quinn Drive, being an 8 metre wide
roadway, was not suitable for long sections of consecutive parking on both sides as it
impeded two-way traffic, particularly in the section of roadway between Waverley Road
and House Number 32. Quinn Drive, from Waverley Road to Lawrence Crescent, could
provide 32 parking spaces on the south side but only 19 on the north side due to location
of driveways and fire hydrants on the north side.
1.3 Safety Concerns
. Residents on the north side had vision and access impeded when motorists
attempted to park two vehicles between driveways thereby encroaching upon the
driveway apron.
. Fire hydrant access on the north side was blocked west of House Number 32 as
motorists encroached within 3 metres.
. Children walking across Quinn Drive between the vehicles parked on the north
side and the soccer field on the south side.
. Emergency Services response could be hindered by the parking congestion.
1.4 Corrective Recommendations
Staff determined that the best corrective measure to improve safety concerns and
reduce parking complaints was to prohibit parking on the north side of Quinn Drive.
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Banning parking on the north side would eliminate most of the safety concerns and
provide the greatest number of parking spaces. It was also noted that the shift in parking
should be observed to determine if parking problems would be shifted onto Waverley
Road or if motorists would use the existing parking lots.
1.5 Authority
The Municipal Traffic By-law 91-58 includes the following provisions:
Section 3 (5)
"The Chief of Police and the Director of Engineering are hereby authorized to
erector place temporary "No Parking" and/or "No Stopping" signs on any
highway,"
Section 4 (9)(E)
"Where official signs to that effect are displayed no person shall park any vehicle
anytime on one or both sides of a highway, which is immediately adjacent to a
park or playground."
1.6 Corrective Actions
The Director of Engineering Services requested that the Operations Department install
the 'no parking' signs on the north side of Quinn Drive during June of 2002 to address
the immediate safety concerns with the intent that the area would be monitored and that
a more encompassing report and by-law could be presented to Council in September,
based upon observations over the summer.
2.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
2.1 Public Comments
Once the signs were installed, a resident of Quinn Drive requested that the newly
installed 'No Parking' signs be changed to reverse the prohibition side to permit residents
the ability to park on the north side near their driveways while banning parking on the
south side. Mrs. Kempers' letter dated July 2, 2002 is shown as Attachment 2 and the
response from the Director of Engineering Services is shown as Attachment 3.
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2.2 Review Durina Summer of 2002
Quinn Drive
During periodic reviews by Engineering and By-law Enforcement staff over the summer,
the parking prohibition on the north side of Quinn Drive appeared to make great
improvements while parking complaints reduced and safety improved. Many motorists
appeared to be parking either farther east on the south side of Quinn Drive or in the
parking lots near the school. As with all park and school locations, periodic parking
enforcement will still be required to remind motorists to obey the posted signs.
Further discussions with Mrs. Kempers suggested that she preferred that the 'No
Parking' on the north side only be effective from May to September, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m., to specifically deal with the soccer groups. Staff feel that a consistent 'No Parking
Anytime' sign is the best but will concede that limiting the parking prohibition from May to
September would still address the time of year when the parking problem was occurring.
Although limiting parking to one side of a roadway is best for emergency vehicles and
traffic flow, occasional parking on both sides of local streets with little traffic can help
moderate vehicle speeds. Staff do not support the request for specific time of day to be
included because league play is Monday to Thursday approximately 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m., but team practice sessions which also cause problems are Friday to Sunday and
can be any time of the day.
Waverley Road
Waverley Road is a 10 metre wide collector roadway with a yellow centre line but
presently permits parking on both sides. There did not appear to be a shift in parking
from the north side of Quinn Drive to the west side of Waverley Road after the
installation of 'No Parking' signs on Quinn Drive. Staff noted that the yellow centre line
on Waverley Road was creating a number of problems during the peak parking periods:
. Northbound motorists often drove with the left tires over the centre line to avoid
the parked vehicles.
. Southbound traffic was being confronted with northbound traffic encroaching onto
their half of the roadway.
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. Adults or children exiting parked vehicles found it unsafe to open their doors due
to the heavier traffic volumes if northbound motorists did not cross the centre line
to give them more space.
. These conditions would affect both park users from May to September and
parents at school dismissal times from September to June.
The section of Waverley Road north of Lawrence Gate does not appear to have
consistent parking concerns and the occasional parked vehicle should not cause
major problems for either motorists or persons exiting vehicles. This section of
roadway should remain unchanged at the present time.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
Attachment 2 - Correspondence from M. Kempers
Attachment 3 - Reply to M. Kempers
Attachment 4 - Proposed By-law to amend Traffic By-law 91-58
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Margriet Kempers
22 Quinn Drive
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
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Margaret Jamieson
24 Quinn Drive
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
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D~ar Mr. lanella
This ktter io \\Tilten to you in regunls Lu tile parli:lIlg ISSUI: un VUlfHl Ull\'~.
On June 20"', 2002 at approximately 4 pm j spoke with Mr. Len Creamer of By- La"
enforcement and at approximately at 4:30 pm I addressed Mr. Ron Bakers OJ' engineenn~
on the samc issue. Both Ivlr. Creamcr and Mr. Bakers promiscd to gct back to me Ofo
Tuesday June 25'" in regards to my COlle ems. However. Both Mr. Creamer and Mr.
Bnkers failed to get bnek to me. [then contacted Mr. Bakers on the same issue on F riaa)
June 28>1,. Mr. Bakers failed to reenll my name or any of the euneerns that we had
discussed on the 20t;' DC Jnne and advised me that council was out for summer and tlla;
the issue w\)ulu have to wail. I tl,,'n Iried 10 "'lI)t,~et /vir. Creamer on the 2X"'. ] k Was no:
available for comment !wwever. I spoke with Ms. Cheryl Tennisel of uY-JaI'-
enforcement who suggested that 1 buy Ll permit nt $40.00 per lllonlll.
Now I am addressing you with my concerns. On June 2(r" 2UUL parKlIlg slj!liliolVerc
placed 011 the North side of QUitlil Drive at approximately 1 j :J\) am.
Tv!y argument is that th,~ signs should in fact be placed 011 the south side OrQUillll I)m~.
The following arc legitinlate reasons for the "No Parking" signs to be placed 011 the south
side of Quinn Dnve ...
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I. When cars are parked Oil the SOUln Side of \.Juinn Uflve, T nilne traveling DOllt eaSl all"
west on Quinn (hive cannot see on coming traihe.
That these signs have been placed on Quinn drive to accommodate the Bowmanvi!:::'
soccer association and that soccer games take place for two nighlS pl'r week lur
approximately 2-4 hI'S. And that the needs uflhe residents of Quinn Drive have Deer:
ncglected to accommodate 3 months of suecer: Also that there is in fact a parking 10;
On the West side of Waverly Public School that is paved and thut can aeeommoam~
npproximately 25 vehicles during the course of the games and that it is never usee.
J. ..[vir. Cn:a'l1cr presented the argument that the signs have been plaCed on the Norm
siue uf Quinn Driv<: a~ a safely measure and iliat in fact iVlr. i3aker~ ~uppot1s lim
issue. However, EMS vehicles would not be able to aeee~s ore hydranls on QUinn
drive as they would not be able to turn onto Quinn drive from Waverly roa~~
Lnwrenee road or Hillary I'd during thc course of a soccer game as cars park alll!lc
way from Lawrence Rd to Waverly Rd on the south side of Quinn Drive and men cars
me parked from the comer of Quinn Dr. and Waverly Rd. 011 the east side of Waver I)
all the way Lu \Vaverly public school. These parked cars in lact block visibility and
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emergency vehicles from accessing Quinn drive. This poses a serious Safety issue Tor
both the residents of Quinn Drive and any soccer players that may require the services
of E.M.S.
4. I find the no parking signs to be totally useless if in fact anyone is able to buy parking
permit at $40.00 per month. Should six permits be sold to constituents of ciannglon to
access Quinn drive Mr.13akers and Mr. Creamers issues would be null and voin.
Furthermore r consider this a tax that the residents of Quirm Drive would only be
subject to pay. Why not tax all the residents ofClarington $40.00 per month to asstst
in creating better parking for Clarington Parks and Recreation.
S. Tbe residents of Quinn Dri ve arc now lUlable to entertain houseguesls in Ihelr own
homcs as a result of thc lack of propcr rcview over this Issue.
6. When soccer games are taking place I can not safely back out of my own driveway as
a direct result of cars parked on the south side of Quinn drive blocking visibiiil}.
7. That I am currently 8 months pregnant and planning a home birth and that if titis
occurs during the course of a soccer game and Ihere is any reason for E.M.S. 10 attend
and Ihey arc unable to get through Quinn drive as a direct result ofthis Issue not
. being addressed in a timely manner the municipality ofClarington will in fact be
responsible tor neglecting the Issue.
8. Mr. Bakers and Mr. Creamer had the opporlwlity to address tlris issue before council
was out lor the summcr and I am nol willing 10 wail for council to return due 10 theIr
lack ofinitiativc in addrcssing the issue in a prompt manner.
It is therefore my suggestion that the no parking signs be placed on the south side of
Quinn Drive and that 13y-Law enforcement enforce the current Trame Bylaw 9] -58
sections.
4(6)(b) Cars parked within 3m of a fire hydrant
4( 4)(a) Cars parked on sidewalk/footpath
4(6)(c) Cars parkcd within 10 m of intersection
4(4 )(b) Parked within a pedestrian crosswak.
As all of the above by-laws are violated when residents ofClarillgton and their Guests
access Optimist park [or the purpose of soccer games.
I would appreciate your prompt attention to thiS matter ami I propose that tncsc sIgns be
moved betore July 20th 2002.
Sincerely
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Margncl J\.empers
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 3
REPORT NO.: EGD-46-02
August 15. 2002
Margriet Kempers
22 Quinn Drive
Bowmanville, ON
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Dear Mrs. Kempers:
RE: SAFETY ISSUES ON QUINN DRIVE, BOWMANVILLE
This letter is in response to your letter of July 2, 2002 and should also summarize
the verbal discussions you have had with myself and other staff members over
the past few months.
The municipality's Parking Enforcement staff had received numerous complaints
concerning vehicles parking on both sides of Quinn Drive. This parking
congestion prevented the safe movement of passenger and emergency vehicles
and also hindered access to driveways. This parking congestion was created by
use of the Optimist Park by soccer and baseball groups. Many soccer parents
found it easier to park on both sides of Quinn Drive near the soccer pitch rather
than walking from the parking lot at the school on Waverley Road. To address
this safety issue, Engineering Services determined that parking should be limited
to one side of Quinn Drive. The Director of Engineering Services is authorized to
place such signs in accordance with the municipal Traffic By-law 91-58. The
installation of the signs was considered a temporary measure to address the
immediate safety concern as well as to determine if additional no parking
restrictions may also be required on Waverley Road should the parking problems
shift from one street to the next. It was the intent that parking would be
monitored and that a report to Council would be required in September to
address the parking in the area.
In your phone calls and letter to the Municipality you supported the parking ban
on one side of the street but requested that it be reversed by permitting cars to ,
park on the north side only. Parking complaints from resident on Quinn Drive
have been significantly reduced since the no parking signs were installed on the
north side of Quinn Drive and it would appear that the majority of residents are
pleased with the action taken to address their safety concerns.
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTO
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-33,
Margriet Kempers
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August 15, 2002
The south side of Quinn Drive was selected as the permitted parking area for a
number of reasons:
. Greater parking capacity for soccer parents and local residents
. Safety of children, now exiting vehicles, accessing the park without
crossing the street
. Visibility would be improved for residents exiting their driveways
The only negative was that parking on the inside of the curve does limit visibility
for motorists.
The north side was not selected for parking for the following reasons:
. Less available parking for residents and soccer parents due to
drivewayslfire hydrants
. Would still generate regular parking complaints when motorists try to
squeeze in an extra vehicle, thus parking too close to driveways impeding
access for residents and parking too close to fire hydrants reducing public
safety
In staffs opinion the new parking arrangement is considered successful, with
safety being improved. By-law Enforcement has patrolled the area and found
that soccer parents are obeying the no parking restrictions on the north side of
Quinn Drive. Parking problems have not been observed on the west side of
Waverley Road to date and the parking lots are being utilized more than they
were in the past.
As per your request I will also comment on each point in your letter.
1. We agree that cars parking on the south side on the inside of the curve
does limit visibility for motorists, but consider it the better side for the other
reasons listed above.
2. The no parking signs were installed to benefit public safety and address
residents concerns rather than benefit the soccer parents. The parking lot
at the schooi is being used more since some on-street parking has been
eliminated.
3. Emergency Services have better access now than they did before the no
parking signs were installed. All on-street parking can cause visibility
problems but efforts are made to keep vehicles back a reasonable
distance from intersections.
4. Parking Permits only permit parking beyond the 3-hour limit, they do not
exempt users from other no parking restrictions.
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Margriet Kempers
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5. The residents should still be able to find parking spaces for visitors
however, peak demand periods such as during soccer games may require
people to walk a greater distance.
6. Cars parked on the opposite side of a driveway would not block vision of
residents backing from their driveways, with vision actually being
improved.
7. Emergency Services will have better access to Quinn Drive now that
parking is restricted to one side.
8. A report to Council prior to summer recess would not have been complete
as the parking had not been evaluated.
In verbal discussions you also suggested the Municipality consider using the
vacant municipal property behind the Waverley Road Plaza to create a parking
lot. This property belongs to a developer and the lands were approved for
residential development.
Another point which you noted was that the parking congestion only occurs for
certain months of the year. Staff will review the concept of banning parking from
the north side of Quinn Drive from May to September rather than year round in
the report to Council.
I realize that you feel frustrated regarding our actions however, we feel that the
steps taken were in the best interest of the local residents as a whole.
You will be notified when a report is prepared for Council so that you may appear
as a delegation if you should choose to do so.
Yours truly,
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A.S. Cannella, C.E.T.
Director of Engineering Services
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Pc: Don MacArthur, Councillor Ward 2
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Ron Baker, Traffic Co-ordinator
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