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Home My WebLink AboutWD-79 Parking Library and Museum TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Director's Report to Finance & Administration Committee. Item: Resolutions Nos. CS-76-79 & F-233-79. Date: July 27, 1979. Subject: Bowmanville Library & Museum - PARKING. Background: As requested by Resolution # CS-75-79 and Resolution # CS-76-79, a report dated May 10, 1979, was presented to the Community Services Committee and subsequently received concurrence of the Finance & Administration Committee by Resolution # F-231-79. Additionally to the above, Resolution # F-233-79 was passed. Report: After clarification of Resolution # CS-76-79 (by the Chairman of the Finance & Administration Committee) an investigation in regard to the feasibility of cars parking around the Bowmanville Library building was conducted. Consideration was given to the practicality of the driveway being made to circle the Library, and actual available width was found to be somewhat restrictive; also if the lawn were to be removed a drainage problem could be created. The rear of the existing lawn is terraced and slopes towards the Library and providing a driveway around the building would necessitate the regrading of the lawn. Should this be done it is my opinion that the unique character of the landscaping would be destroyed. It should be noted that, if more than two cars should park in the proposed driveway, one vehicle would be blocked in, which is, under any circumstances, an undesirable situation. Conclusion: I do not feel that the proposal, as per Resolution # CS-76-79, frf\� is feasible. f TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Director's Report to Community Services Committee. Item: Resolutions Nos. CS-75-79 and CS-76-79. Date: May 10, 1979. SUBJECT: BOWMANVILLE LIBRARY & MUSEUM - Parking Proposal. Background: As a result of a memorandum of March 19, 1979, addressed to the Town Manager, (see attached) Resolutions Nos. CS-75-79 & CS-76-79 were passed. Report: Resolution # CS-75-79. THAT the Director of Public Works be asked to submit a Schedule for anticipated expenditures for con- verting the front of the Library, south of the steps to the south boundary, into a Parking Lot and moving the flagpole to the Town Hall". The following is a Cost Estimate in accordance with the above:- Curb Cut $500. 00 Remove existing sidewalk and .replace with reinforced. $960. 00 Excavation $750. 00 Granular Materials $300. 00 Asphalt $450. 00 Relocation of Flagpole $350. 00 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 3,310. 00 1 f m� Bowmanville Library & Museum Parking Proposal. - 2 - The costs for the relocation of the flagpole may vary according to the location chosen at the Town Hall. Resolution # CS-76-79. THAT the Director of Public Works investigate the feasibility of cars parking parallel, on a circ- ular route around the Library". The foregoing Resolution is in contradiction to Resolution CS-76-79 in that it requests an estimated expenditure for converting the entire area, south of the steps to the south boundary, into a Parking Lot. Conclusion: The Library and the area in which it is located, is an attractive feature at the present time, and does credit to the Town. If off- street parking were to be permitted immediately in front of the Library, the unique character of the area would be destroyed. At this time I would reiterate the review of the proposal made in the memorandum of March 19, 1979 in that, if parking is permitted in the manner suggested, hazardous traffic conditions would result on Temperance Street. I i i JD:vh h pq ✓'' rYf,y MEMORANDUM t9 To: A.C. Guiler, Town Manager. From: J. Dunham, Director of Public Works. Subject: Bowmanville Library & Museum - Parking Proposal. Date: March 19, 1979. Further to your memorandum of March 16, 1979, regarding the above subject, I have reviewed the proposal made by the Chairman of the Library Board and hereto attach a sketch defining the area and showing approximate dimensions. It will be noted from the sketch that there are three items which would require removal and/or relocation. These are the Hydro Pole (which also carries Bell Canada lines) , a tree and the "Library" Sign. The curb would require cutting to provide vehicle access and I would also point out that the existing sidewalk is not reinforced, other than at the existing driveway which was done at the time of construction, and this would be a matter of concern if vehicles were permitted access over the sidewalk. Parking is presently permitted on the east side of Temperance Street, which results in the street itself only being 23 ft. in width (i.e. two 11.5 ft. driving lanes). The area south of the entrance to the Library is only 20 ft. in depth and could not accommodate certain vehicles without their protruding onto the sidewalk. It is my opinion that a proposal such as that made by the Library Board is not acceptable for various reasons, some of which I have detailed above. Also to be considered would be the matter of costs versus the number of parking stalls; the hazard of traffic reversing onto Temperance Street, etc. I have not prepared cost estimates, nor do I feel that this is nec- essary; however, if the proposal should become a reality we will submit a schedule of anticipated expenditure. t a �� . -- - Ky �ol�CrPoL+ J�►.p" 60 L)1 c it 10 1, fl L-V- 4`a tt lop za,o.. S e�.rs Sa�FWQlIt �PO LL 3o a i � /i Finance and Administration ConuniLtee y 28, .1979 Resolution #F-227-79 Moved by Con. Hobbs, seconded by Con. Cowman THAT Item TV (12) be derllt with in open meeting. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #F-228-79 Moved by Con. Cowman, seconded by Con. Barr THAT Confidential Item IV (1.2) be dealt with ,It the end of the meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #F-229-79 , Moved by Con. Barr, seconded by Cron. Hobbs Ontario THAT 'Treasurer's report `1'R-27-79 be endorsed Livestock and the request for a $100.00 Grant by the Protective Ontario Livestock Protective Association be Association re refused. Grant "CARRIED Resolution #F-230-79 Moved by Con. Cowman, seconded by Con. Hobbs Museum THAT Treasurer's Report TR-26-79 he endorsed raid Board the. 'Town of Newcastle Museum Board be requested Budget to fund their budget within the allocation made for the museum operating budgets which have been approved by Council. "CARRIED" Resolution IMF-231-79 Moved by Con. Hobbs, seconded by Con. Barr Library THAT Committee concur with the conclusion in Parking Director of Public Works' report to the Lot Community Services Committee, dated May 10, 1.979, and no action be taken relative to ri p;irkInt; lot for the Bowmanville Library. I Finance and AdminisLr"L lon Committee - 6 - May 28, 19/() Resolution #F-232-79 Moved by Con. Cowman, seconded by Con. Barr THAT the matter be deferred for comments from the Town Manager regarding action taken relative to Parking Meters and the report be sent- to the Library Board for comment. "CARRIED" IK-Resolution #F-233-79 Moved by Con. Barr, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the Director of Public Works be clarified by the Chairman with regard to the intent of Resolution #CS-76-79 and he forward a report to the Committee concerning this matter, "CARRIED'' Cenotaphs and Flagpoles Councillor Clarke gave a verbal report of the costs etc. for the project of the Cenotaph at Newtonville and the three flagpoles for Cenotaphs in Orono, Newt.onvi_lle and HowmanviI1e. ,a The following were the prices : _? flagpoles at $180. $360, + $/K. for tnstallntion $615. Moving Flagpole from Library to Bowmanvill_e Cenotaph $1.25. Restoring Cenotaph at Newtonville $550. $560. Legion share of restoration $275, $2J5. Total_ $835, �y Resolution #F-234-79 Moved by Mayor Rickard, seconded by Con. Cowman THAT it be recommended to Council that they concur with the action of the Library Board in moving the Flagpole from the Library to the Cenotaph at the Town Hall, howmanville, and the total project as outlined by Councillor Clarke, proceed and the money be taken from the Civic Account to cover the Town's portion, esLLmNted amount of $835. "CARRIED" � - MBMDDA0IDM I8: Mr, J. Dunham, D1rectrr of Public Works FROM: G. Uruy, Committee Secretory D&78: April 18` 1979 SUBJECT: Parking - BuwmuoviIle Library . .. The Community Services Committee has refarred the attached Resolutions, #CS-75-79 and #C3-76-79 to the Director of Public Works. ` 9 ill attach. ] x / ` � | ! ' � ' V: -7) Community Services ConuuLttc o - 2 - April 1 /, 19/') Bowmanvi:Lle The members of the Committee .Left to make an on-site Library inspection of proposed parking facilities at the Parking Bowmanville Library. 'c Resolution #CS-75-79 Moved by Cori. Cowman, seconded by Mayor Rickard THAT the Director of Public works, Mr. J. Dunham, be asked to submit a schedule for anticipated expenditures for converting the front of the Library, south of the steps to the south boundary into a parking lot and moving the flagpole to the Town ball. y "CARRIED" i Resolution 1/CS-76-79 Moved by Con. Clarke, seconded by Con. Barr THAT the Director of Public works .investigate the feasibility of cars parking parallel. on a circular route around the Library. "CARRIED" Resolution #CS-77-79 Moved by Con. Clarke, seconded by Con. Barr J� THAT it be recommended to Council. that 4 parking spaces be a1l.ocated opposite the library, for 15 minute parking for library only. "CARRIED" Resolution #CS-78-79 Moved by Con. Cowman, seconded by Con. Barr i Courtice THAT the Chairman of the Community Services Committee Tennis and the Mayor arrange a special meeting of this Courts Committee for the purpose of meeting with the fund raisers of the Courtice Tennis Courts with the intent of proceeding with the project. "CARRIED" I III TO; J. Dunham, Director of Public: Works FROM, A, C . (huller, Town Manager DATE. brr_h 16th, 1979 SUBJECT: Library Parking Please find attached a copy of a letter from Mrs. Hest, Chairman of the Library Board regarding a new proposal_ for parking for the Bcwman.vi.11.e Library. I would appreciate you reviewing her suggestion And advising me. i A. C, AiTer. i III I, i'.)l PT � e- ZZ, f �f , r; f f Pz �`�-�._�'.,,%t... � i;L,y,G�%��,'1.-��—f�-c'.-C r�--t� �r��-t.�,k C-?�---�_�'� �,:�c-�-d f i f�'_GG.IiL-,�--� �c? G°�/L- fGit ( Cc2 �G ",� ��7�>c �� c J-L X T7 1 = , (f _ ct -7r 6(1 Y z �, U f