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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-032-01 -~ ~ . ON: PD032 -01 ~ , THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File# Mf . Res. #0/f1-::YJ/--() I Date: Monday, April 9, 2001 Report #: PD-032-0l FILE #: PLN 16.2.4 By-law # Subject: BOWMANVILLE BOAT LAUNCH RECREATION AREA CONCEPT PLAN FILE: PLN 16.2.4 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-032-01 be received; 2. THAT the Concept Plan prepared by Schollen and Company Inc. (Attachments 2 and 3), for the BOWillanville Boat Launch Recreation Area be endorsed; 3. THAT Council approve implementation of the Concept Plan as outlined in Section 4 of this report; 4. THAT the Concept Plan be presented at a Public Information Centre and that notice of this meeting be placed in the appropriate newspapers; 5. THAT $250,000 from the General Municipal Reserve Fund (Account # 1110-195-X) be committed as the Municipality's initial share of the funding submission made to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust for the construction of this park; 6. THAT upon approval of the project by the parties involved the remaining Municipality's share of the funding totalling approximately $325,000.00, be included in the Public Works Department capital budget for the years 2002, and 2003; 7. THAT no works be undertaken until the project funding from the SuperBuild Fund has been approved; 8. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to take the necessary action to finalize the arrangement with 1331902 Ontario Inc. for the temporary maintenance of the fish cleaning station; and 9. THAT the Public Works Department review the management options, including exploring partnering opportunities with the private sector for the management, maintenance and operation of the boat launch and associated facilities. 609 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 In January 2000, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Board (CLOC) authorized a 20 year lease in favour of the Municipality for the lands identified in Attachment I. 1.2 The lands are comprised of a north parcel and a south parcel. The north parcel is situated south of Highway 401 and is bounded by Lake Road to the north, Port Darlington Road to the east and Soper Creek to the west. These lands are partially forested and a closed land fill is situated on this site. The southerly parcel is bounded by West Beach Road to the north and Port Darlington Road to the east. The Soper Creek flows along the west limit of the site and the south boundary is the confluence of the Bowmanville and Soper Creeks. This south parcel currently supports a Boat Launch and a fish cleaning station built by CLOC in the late 1980's. The fish cleaning station, although never operational, was the recipient of an award. Also crossing this site are two hydro transmission corridors and the Waterfront Trail. 1.3 Both sites possess on-site and off-site constraints that have an impact on the usability of the lands. North Parcel . A large portion of the lands are located within the flood plain. . Winter ice jams are common, causing potential property damage. . A closed landfill is located on-site. . High levels of traffic noise from Highway 401 negatively impact potential outdoor amenities of this site. South Parcel . A large portion of the lands are located within the flood plain. . Winter ice jams are common, causing potential property damage . A hydro electrical transmission corridor transverses the site, including future corridor expansion plans. . Screening is required to obscure the concrete batching plant located north of the site. 610 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 3 1.4 The Bowmanville Boat Launch Recreation Area is a strategic link in the Municipality's waterfront open space system. When the Municipality obtained a long term lease for these lands, direction was given from the Chief Administrative Office to prepare a concept plan for these lands to guide the development, management and operation ofthe site. 1.5 The Planning Department prepared Terms of Reference for a Concept Plan that included: . Assessing the need for the existing boat launch and other uses on the associated lands; . Proposing improvements to the boat launch, and identify any new uses for the site and associated costs; . Preparation of a conceptual drawing illustrating the future development potential for the lands identified in the study area; . Preparation of an implementation strategy including costs; and . Review of various options for management of the boat launch and recommendation of a preferred option. Mark Schollen from Schollen and Associates was hired to prepare the Concept Plan as he is familiar with the area through his work on the Valleys 2000 project. 1.6 A Steering Committee was created with representation from Clarington staff, The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Port Darlington Community Association. Hydro One Networks Inc. was unable to provide a representative but they were kept appraised of the evolution of the Concept Plan. The Steering Committee provided thoughts on potential recreational uses or ideas for the subject lands and provided valuable feedback with respect to the draft concept plans. A copy of the [mal concept plan was sent to all members of the Steering Committee. 2. CONCEPT PLAN 2.1 Mark Schollen has prepared concept plans, a design brief and implementation strategy for the north and south parcels utilizing existing information, background data and input from the Steering Committee. Mr. Schollen will be making a presentation to Council on the Concept Plan. A copy of the Design Brief and Implementation Strategy is available 611 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 4 for review in the Planning & Development Department. The initial design for the south parcel was considered to be too ambitious and a more limited project is now proposed. For example, the north and central parking lots will be deferred for later implementation. With respect to the north parcel, it is recommended that the plan for this site be implemented in the future. A brief description of the consultant's proposal for the north and south parcels follows. 2.2. North Parcel This site will function as a natural area, supporting trail connections to the Waterfront Trail and the Valleys 2000 trails (Attachment 2). Trail entry points are planned for Lake Road and Port Darlington Road. The concept plan proposes the creation of small ponds and a wetland to enhance herpetile and aquatic species habitat. 2.3 South Parcel This area offers residents an opportunity to enjoy and experience the outdoors with views to the nearby marsh. Passive and active recreational opportunities will be available for users and improvements are proposed for the boat launch which is actively used by fishermen. Improvements include better accessibility to the launch, additional boat trailer parking, and installation of the equipment to operate the fish cleaning station (Attachment 3). A central play area is proposed, providing a traditional playground and a shade structure. It is expected that this will attract residents and visitors who might not otherwise visit this area. Decorative fencing and a vegetative barrier is proposed between the boat launch and the play area improving safety for recreational users. The Waterfront Trail crosses these lands and the concept plan proposes to asphalt this trail and to provide prominent entrances and gateways to the Waterfront Trail. Asphalting the trail will accommodate users such as in-line skaters and skate boarding "off road" which is currently not available elsewhere on the Waterfront Trail in Clarington. The trail network proposed links the different features of the site, offering 612 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 5 various experiences for the trail user. Other facilities include the creation of a spiral earthen lookout feature and interpretative station overlooking the Bowmanville Marsh, and separate wetlands. There is a 35 metre boardwalk and lookout platform located adjacent to the play area. This feature provides viewing, fishing and strolling opportunities for users. In the future, there will be the possibility to extend this structure up the creek. A future passive recreational area and a maintained turf area will provide additional opportunities for picnicking and informal field sports. 3. FISH CLEANING STATION AND BOAT LAUNCH MANAGEMENT OPTIONS 3.1 The boat launch is well used as evidenced by the results of two user surveys conducted by the Conservation Authority. The surveys reveal that many boaters and fishermen visit the site. Many non-residents, including out-of-province visitors, in addition to area residents use this site. The survey respondents indicated they would appreciate some form of food concession being available on the site. In addition, respondents indicated an interest in the retail sale of fishing paraphernalia. Discussions with Conservation Authority Staff and local residents identify peak usage of the boat launch occurs during the fishing season. At these times, it is not uncommon for the existing parking area to be filled with vehicles, overflowing along the entrance laneway. 3.2 In the past, the Municipality has experienced difficulties in keeping fishing areas clean and sanitary. If the site is not maintained and refuse from fishing activities go unmanaged, this will have a detrimental impact on the usage of other features of this site. Hence the management and operation of the fish cleaning station is integral to the site becoming a successful and vibrant waterfront area. 3.3 The Municipality will endeavour to hook up the fish cleaning station to electricity and water this spring. The adjacent land owner (1331902 Ontario Inc.) has agreed to place a freezer in the fish cleaning station. The fishermen will have the opportunity to clean their 613 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 6 catch in the fish cleaning station, bag the entrails and place them in the freezer. The Municipality will be responsible for emptying the freezer on a regular basis. The fish cleaning station will be kept clean by the adjacent land owner at no cost to the Municipality. This is a temporary arrangement that will cease when the fish cleaning station is fully operational. 3.4 It is recommended that improvements to the fish cleaning station and boat launch will be completed in 2003. When the improvements are complete, the Municipality will issue a formal request to receive letters of interest from the public for the management, operation and maintenance of the fish cleaning station and boat launch. Upon receipt of these letters of interest, the Municipality will examine options for making a lease arrangement with a third party for the management, operation and maintenance of the fish cleaning station and boat launch. It is essential that the prospective leasee understand that users of the fish cleaning station will not be charged a fee, ensuring that the site remains clean and sanitary. 3.5 When the fish cleaning station is operational, staff will examine means for recovering ongoing maintenance costs possibly through charging user fees for parking of boat trailers. The fees will only be assessed against out-of-town residents. 4. PROJECT BUDGET & PHASING 4.1 The Consultant has estimated the cost to construct the park project for the south parcel to be $1,144,000.00 including GST and contingencies. An application and letter of intent has been sent to the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in accordance with Council Resolution #GPA-093-0l (Attachment 4) to include this project in their joint funding submission to the SuperBuild Fund. If the bid is successful, this will provide 50% of the funding for the project. The Municipality will contribute $250,000.00 from the General Municipal Reserve Fund and the remaining $325,000.00 will be included within the Municipality's Capital Budget over the 2002 and 2003 budget years. Recognizing that the Bowmanville Boat Launch Recreation Area represents a new park initiative, Public 614 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 7 Works Department feel that the allocation of funds for this project should be over and above the commitment of funds to parks already carried in the Municipality's 2001 Budget and Four Year Forecast. 4.2 In the event the SuperBuild application is not successful, the project will be deferred for consideration of gradual implementation through the 2002 and subsequent Capital Budgets. This project would be prioritized with other park requirements in future years. 4.3 The first phase of the project will be site preparation. Once approval of the project funding is received, this phase will start in 2002 and will cost approximately $525,000.00 (not including contingencies). Work to be conducted in the first phase includes site grading, hydroseeding, relocation of the entrance, construction of parking area, and preparation ofthe boat launch. The second phase of the project to be constructed in 2003 will be dedicated to getting the fish cleaning station operational, establishing prominent entrances to the Waterfront Trail, asphalting the Waterfront Trail and landscaping the site. This phase will also focus on establishing the active play area, the earthen spiral lookout, and the cedar boardwalk and lookout. This work will cost approximately $475,000.00 (not including contingencies). In the event that the Super Build Funding is phased over more than 2 years, staff will make the necessary adjustments to the Capital Budget. 4.4 Agency review of the final engineering drawings may require revisions to accommodate regulatory requirements of CLOC or Hydro One Networks. 5. CONCLUSION 5.1 The Concept Plan provides an excellent vision for the future use of the lands. The Plan proposes a diverse and dynamic waterfront park that will provide facilities to support a range of active and passive activities. The development of this park will provide residents and visitors a unique experience of the natural beauty of the Bowmanville 615 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 8 Marsh. 5.2 Staff will host a public information session, presenting the Council adopted Concept Plan. A notice will be placed in the local paper inviting people to attend. 5.3 The Treasurer has reviewed this report and concurs with the funding formula based on participation of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and approval of Super Build Funding. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, . rome, M.C.I.P., RP.P. of Planning & Development d~J2~~ Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., RP.P. Chief Administrative Officer. ~U~ StephenA-. Vokes, P. Eng. Director of Public Works HB*BN*DC*sh April 3, 2001 Attachment I - Attachment 2 - Attachment 3 - Attachment 4 - Key Map Concept Plan - North Parcel Concept Plan - South Parcel Resolution # GPA-093-01 Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Mavis Carlton Port Darlington Community Association 119 Cove Road BOWMANVILLE, Ontario LlC 3K3 Schollen & Company Mark Schollen 220 Duncan Mill Road, Ste. 102 DON MILLS, Ontario M3V 3J5 616 REPORT NO.: PD-032-01 PAGE 9 Hydro One Networks Inc. 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ATTACHMEINT 4 - - - 6- January 22, 200 I CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS Resolution #GPA-092-01 Traffic Lights Holt Road and Highway #2 ADMINISTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Continuous Waterfront Trail Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report 1R-03-0 I be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Region of Durham to install traffic lights, including infrastructure requirements, at the intersection of Highway #2 and Holt Road; and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to access the Station "A" ClaringtonlRegion Reserve Fund to fund the project, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section ofthe agenda. Resolution #GPA-093-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington ("the Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario Superbuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative Round I Application Guidebook; AND WHEREAS the Council has resolved to submit a letter of Intent to the Ontario Superbuild Corporation respecting qualification for funding of certain projects under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; AND WHEREAS Council has been an active partner with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in achieving the vision of a continuous waterfront trail; AND WHEREAS Council supports the initiatives of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, and has adopted the nine principles for Clarington' s waterfront, which is clean, green, connected, open, accessible, useable, diverse, affordable and attractive; AND WHEREAS the Waterfront Regeneration Trust is seeking partners in their submission to the Ontario Superhuild Fund for projects along the Waterfront Greenway; AND WHEREAS Council has undertaken several land acquisition initiatives and developed concept plans for waterfront lands and linking valleylands; 621 . . G.P. & A. Minutes . -7 - January 22, 200 I OTHER BUSINESS CONT'D. Volunteer Recognition Installation of Public Washrooms ADJOURNMENT NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality ofClarington advise the Waterfront Regeneration Trust of its intent to partner with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in its submission for funding for projects within the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, the Bowmanville boat launch waterfront area and the adjoining Bowmanville Creek Valley; and THAT staff be authorized to develop detailed project proposals and any other steps necessary for submission of the projects for consideration, FORTHWITH. "CARRIEDn Resolution #GPA-094-0l Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle WHEREAS the year 200 I is proclaimed as "The International Year of the Volunteer"; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington traditionally holds its Volunteer Recognition Night during the second year of the three-year Council term, ie, 2002; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Volunteer Recognition Night for this term of Council be scheduled in 200 I to coincide with "The International Year of the Volunteer": and THAT the appropriate funds be included in the 200 I Current Budget. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-095-Ol Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT staff be directed to undertake a thorough and detailed study and report on the costs and recommendations associated with the installation of public washrooms across the Municipality. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-096-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:15 am. "CARRIED" Y1.'o/l~ ~~7 DEP CLERK 622 MAYOR