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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 1,10 987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1982.
REPORT NO. WD-95-82.
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SUBJECT: PARKING - DUCHESS STREET, ORONO.
(RESOLUTION # GPA-1042-8. )
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1 . That this report be received; and,
2. That the general conditions and provisions of By-Law
79-1 be stringently enforced on Duchess Street, Orono;
and,
3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Durham
Region Police Force, for appropriate action, and to
Mrs. V. Bridger, for information.
BACKGROUND:
On September 13, 1982, Committee considered correspondence from
Mrs. V. Bridger, who complained about the situation created on
Duchess Street resulting from the parking of vehicles. Among the
more specific concerns expressed were that vehicles were parked
at either side of driveway entrances, making maneuvering for both
access and egress difficult; cars parked on the street while being
repaired; unlicensed vehicles left on-street and neighbours '
visitors parking in such a manner as to restrict movement and
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As a result of the concerns expressed, and Resolution # GPA-1042-82,
Staff have researched and reviewed the matter, in conjunction with
the existing restrictions detailed in By-Law 79-1 (Parking) , and on-
site investigation to determine what steps can be taken to resolve
the situation in general .
REPORT:
The existing road width on Duchess Street (twenty-four feet) has
functioned acceptably for the low traffic volumes carried; when
parking occurs on both sides of the street (during peak hours)
there is sufficient road width to maintain the small traffic flow
with one through lane.
There has been no record of any collision in the vicinity of Main
and Duchess Streets over the past four years; it should also be
noted that, if 'No Parking' was to be imposed on Duchess Street,
the general problem would not be eliminated but, rather, would be
transferred by vehicles being forced to park on adjacent streets
(Church Street and Regional Road 17) , which carry a much higher
A.A.D.T. Undoubtedly such an arrangement would create great
problems in both vehicular and pedestrian related conflicts, and
would be most undesirable.
The eneral
g provisions of By-Law 79-1 , in Section III, sub-Section
5, includes regulations which impose certain restrictions to
parking activity, and which cover the areas of complaint as ex-
pressed by Mrs. Bridger. Specifically, Section III , sub-Section
5 reads as follows:
5) No person shall , on any highway, park any vehicle:
a) in front of or within lm. of a driveway or laneway or so
as to obstruct vehicles in the use of a driveway or laneway;
b) within 3m. of a point on the curb or edge of the roadway
adjacent to any fire hydrant;
c) within 10m. of a minor intersection roadway, or within 15m.
of a major intersecting roadway, or within 30m. of a signal-
ized intersecting roadway; j
d) for the purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale;
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5) e) for the purpose of washing, greasing or repairing the
vehicle, except for such repairs as have been necessitated
by an emergency;
f) alongside the tracks of any railway other than a street
railway;
g) within 20m. of the nearest rail of any level crossing of
a railway;
h) in such a position as will prevent the removal of any other
vehicle previously parked;
i) for a period longer than three (3) hours except where des-
ignated signs have been erected in accordance with this
by-law stating otherwise;
j) on the travelled portion of the roadway other than a cul-
de-sac where the roadway width is 6m. or less;
k) on a drivway within 30cm. of a sidewalk or footpath or, if
there is no sidewalk or footpath, within lm. of the roadway;
1) on or over a boulevard.
Of the foregoing, Items (a) , (b) , (c) , (e) and (i) are specifically
relevant to the existing situation on Duchess Street in Orono, where
there are three (3) driveway entrances on either side of the roadway,
at staggered intervals.
It is felt that, if the general conditions of By-Law 79-1 were applied
to, and enforced upon, Duchess Street, the problems of congestion and
maneuverability would, for the most part, be resolved. Attached is a
sketch illustrating the existing parking patterns, as perceived and
as complained about by Mrs. Bridger. As will readily be realised, if
the conditions of Clause 5 of the By-Law were stringently enforced,
the situation would be improved to the point where parked vehicles
would no longer be a matter for concern. (It should be noted that
the attached sketch is not intended to be an accurate reproduction
of Duchess Street, but it does reflect and incorporate the nature of
the problem under discussion.
In view of the fact that Duchess Street, Orono, is a very minor road,
with low traffic movement, and that there have been no untoward
incidents or accidents related to parking, it is felt that the
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application of full 'No Parking' restrictions is unwarranted and
that concerns relative to parking patterns can best be remedied by
diligent enforcement of By-Law 79-1 .
Respectfully submitted,
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R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng. ,
Director of Public Works.
November 10, 1982.
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MAJOR INTERSECTION ATTACHMENT TO
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DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY EXISTING PARKING PATTERNS
DRIVEWAY
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Note: Sketch depicts typical
residential street of
low traffic volprne and
movement.
Travelled surface 24 ft.
Driveways staggered on
either side of street.
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MINOR INTERSECTION
R.R. # 1 . , (Duchess Street)
ORONO. LOB IMO.
July 8, 1982.
Mr. Oakes:
Clerk to Bring to Council .
The parking on Duchess Street is very bad as the street is narrow
and when cars park on both sides it is difficult to get past them.
We have three cars (vehicles) so made an extra driveway so
we wouldn't have to park on the road.
One neighbour drives a school bus and when he comes home
for supper before going to work (which is about an hour) he parks
the bus on (Duchess Street) the road and its tricky to get in our
driveway.
Another neighbour has two unlicensed cars parked on the
road plus this week also a pick-up truck. He also is doing body
work in his garage.
The neighbour across the road has parked a car on the road
since moving here last summer. This past winter they got warned
approx. once and nothing more was done about it.
The last neighbour when they have company the company will
park between our driveway and theirs and sometimes on both sides
of our driveway as close as they can get to our driveway making it
difficult to get in and out.
You would really have to see our street to understand.
If you put some parking on one side it could still be a
problem as they would either park opposite (across the road) or
on either side of the driveway.
This parking problem has just started this spring.
Yours truly,
(Signed) MRS. V. BRIDGER.
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