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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: March 13, 2017
Report Number: PSD-016-17 Resolution:
File Number: PLN 25.1.54 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Renaming Regional Road 57 in Clarington
Recommendations:
1.That the Region of Durham be requested to rename portions of Regional Road 57 from
its southern terminus to the north limit of Clarington as “Bowmanville Boulevard”;
2.That should the Region of Durham approve the renaming of Regional Road 57, that the
addresses for the properties south of Highway 2/King Street West be renumbered in
accordance with Municipal street-numbering policy; and
3.That Council’s resolution and a copy of Report PSD-016-17 be forwarded to the Region
of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-016-17 Page 2
Report Overview
Regional Road 57 has various municipal street names, leading to confusion for visitors and
out-of-town deliveries in particular. It is recommended that the Municipality request the
Region of Durham to rename Regional Road 57, including the portions currently named
Waverley Road and Martin Road, to Bowmanville Boulevard. The new name would help to
reinforce the community’s identity being a primary transportation corridor with interchanges
on Highways 401 and 407. Renaming Regional Road 57 would lead to the renumbering of
the various segments south of King Street West/Highway 2.
1. Background
1.1 The southern portion of Regional Road 57 is named Waverley Road, Martin Road and
Regional Road 57 at various points (Figure 1). This is the result of developing the
Regional road system using segments of existing streets and joining them together to
meet the interchange at Highway 401. Regional Road 57 was built as a higher speed
road to replicate the transportation function formerly served by what is now referred to as
Scugog Road or derivatives of that name which previously joined Bowmanville, Hampton,
Enniskilllen, Burketon, Blackstock and Caesarea.
1.2 Regional Road 57 is one of the few Regional roads in Clarington that is not otherwise
named (e.g. Liberty Street, Taunton Road) with the exception of the portions that overlap
with local road names.
1.3 The use of multiple names for Regional Road 57 leads to some confusion, particularly for
out of town visitors. For drivers who have taken the Waverley Road exit off Highway 401
travel north and shortly see a sign to turn right to keep proceeding on Waverley Road.
Sometimes this includes larger trucks who are making deliveries to stores and were
advised to take the Waverley Road exit and drive north to Highway 2, ending up on a
local residential street with no direct connection to Highway 2. This route passes through
a neighbourhood school zone.
1.4 At the same time there are two segments of Martin Road which are disconnected from
each other. Residents and visitors alike may be confused in looking for an address when
they cannot physically connect from one segment to another.
1.5 At a recent public meeting on the Durham Region Transportation Master Plan, several
Clarington residents raised the issue of the confusion regarding the street names for
Regional Road 57. This is an appropriate time to address this issue, particularly in the
context of future redevelopment along Regional Road 57 (e.g. 50 Martin Road) and the
potential reconstruction of the Waverley Road interchange.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-016-17 Page 3
Figure 1: Map showing Waverley Road, Martin Road and Regional Road 57
2. Discussion
2.1 Why Bowmanville Boulevard?
The street name “Bowmanville” has been reserved and it has been contemplated for this
project. Regional Road 57 is one of the few opportunities to use this name on a major
road. Using “Bowmanville” as a street name is one further way to market the community.
It will be one of the few roads that will connect with two Provincial 400 series highways.
Municipality of Clarington
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2.2 Regional Process
If the recommendation is approved, the request will be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning and Economic Development Department. It will be the Region’s
responsibility to notify residents and businesses and hold a public meeting on the matter.
The Region will also consult with agencies, including the Province. After the public
meeting and commenting period, the Region will make its decision.
2.3 Street Numbering Implications
There are some complications when it comes to street numbering, since these were
formerly separate roads.
Waverley Road is numbered north to south. Four commercial properties are located
along the Waverly Road segment: Petrocan service station, Tim Hortons/Wendys
restaurant, Shell service station and St. Marys Cement facilities.
Martin Road is numbered north to south. One commercial multi-tenant property
(Aspen Springs plaza), 16 residential properties and one vacant commercial parcel
(future Tim Hortons/service station) are affected.
Regional Road 57 is numbered south to north commencing at Liberty Pentecostal
Church. From here northward, street addresses are based on the Municipal policy
of increments of 1000 per Concession.
If Council proceeds with the recommended street name change, the street addresses
south of Highway 2 will need to be renumbered south to north in accordance with current
Municipal street naming policy. The street renumbering will only affect those properties
on the Waverley Road and Martin Road segments.
2.4 Financial Implications
Renaming of Regional Road 57 would be a Regional function. However since it would be
initiated at the Municipality’s request, it is recommended that the Municipality be
responsible for the providing a goodwill payment to the residents and businesses
impacted in accordance with municipal policy. The goodwill payment is $75 per
residential address and $200 per business address. This would amount to approximately
$5,200 for addresses in the urban area and approximately $3,900 for addresses in the
rural area. In addition, all utilities and service providers are advised of the street name
and number changes. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) may have concerns
regarding the cost of changing the signs on Highway 401. This was raised in the past
when South Service Road was renamed Energy Drive. Nevertheless, at the end of the
day those costs were absorbed by MTO.
3. Concurrence
Not Applicable
Municipality of Clarington
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4. Strategic Plan Application
This reports implements the Strategic Plan by reinforcing our “small town” feel and
promoting community identity.
5. Conclusion
It is proposed that the various segments of Regional Road 57 from its southerly terminus
to the north limit of Clarington be renamed “Bowmanville Boulevard”.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
David Crome, MCIP, RPP, Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO
Director of Planning Services Interim CAO
Staff Contact: David Crome, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning Services, 905-623-3379 x 2402
or dcrome@clarington.net
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Mr. Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development, Region of Durham
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