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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-020-15 Clarftwn Clerk's Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: November 30, 2015 _ w> Report Number: CLD-020-15 Resolution Number: i File Number: By-law Number: t� Report Subject: Parking Meters on Church Street Recommendations: 1. That Report CLD-020-15 be received; 2. That the extension of parking meters for Church Street, and Silver Street as shown in Attachment 2 to Report CLD-020-15 be approved; 3. That the amendment to By-law 2014-059, referred to as Attachment 3, to Report CLD-020-15 be approved; and 4. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-020-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 Page 2 Report Overview In 1998 Clarington Council approved the removal of parking meters from the south side of Church Street west of Silver Street. The ongoing costs of maintenance for these meters exceeded their revenue and usage potential. As a result the meters were removed and redeployed elsewhere. Since that time commercialization of the area of Church Street has intensified and Staff are seeking approval to reinstate meters on the south side of Church Street and to install new meters in the area of the former Clarington Fire Hall at 132 Church Street. 1 . Background At the time of the passage of By-law 91-58 (predecessor to the current Traffic By-law 2014-059), there were parking meters on both sides of Church Street west of Silver Street to Scugog Street. At that time the area was primarily residential. Staff noted over time that the use of the meters did not justify their continuation at that area. In 1998, the meters on the south side of the street and the first four meters on the north side were removed because the cost of maintaining them could not be justified in view of their low usage. Those meters were removed and redeployed as replacements for existing meters throughout the downtown core. Since that time, the commercial usage of properties in the area of Church Street west of Silver Street has intensified and concerns have been brought to Staff's attention concerning parking issues in this area. A total of six parking spaces are situated further east on the north side of Church Street, in front of the former Clarington Fire Hall at 132 Church Street. Parking spaces have been identified and marked, but no meters were installed to govern the time of a person's stay. Staff have noted that parking at these locations has significantly increased, and vehicles are routinely left there for prolonged periods of time. 2. Discussion 2.1 Church Street West and Silver Street When vehicles are left parked on street for prolonged periods of time it directly impacts all other businesses in the area. The maximum allowable time on any street is three hours. After three hours maximum, the vehicle must be moved. The maximum time for parking at a meter is two hours. This shortened time encourages more traffic movement and helps free up the spaces for others to use. On Church Street west of Silver Street as on Silver Street north of Church, Staff have noted that the on-street spaces are often occupied by employees of the area businesses, Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 Page 3 thus reducing available customer parking. The installation of parking meters should encourage these employees to park in the lots at their place of employment or in the municipal lots, thus leaving the metered spaces open for their customers. In addition, Staff have recently received a complaint from an area business owner, detailing her concerns (see Attachment 1). In addition to this, Staff have noted increased traffic use for extended periods of the parking on the East side of Silver Street adjacent to the municipal parking lot on the north side of Church Street. Parking Enforcement staff have been monitoring the area and ticketing vehicles which have not moved in 3 hours. 2.2 Church Street and Division Street In 1997, the Association for Community Living moved into the former Clarington Fire Station No. 1. The property, located at 132 Church Street, has been used by this group on an ongoing basis. At that time six parking spaces were created. Four of these spaces are directly in of the building and two more, further east near Division Street. Meters were never installed for these locations and the spaces are currently free of charge. They are adjacent to the municipal paid parking lot and vehicles are constantly parking there for extended periods of time. In an effort to re-direct long-term parking to the lots, Staff recommend that these spaces be metered in the same way as the other on- street areas. 3. Proposal Staff are proposing that the areas of Church Street east and west of Silver Street be metered to better control the flow of traffic (see Attachment 2). Once in place, the meters will begin paying for themselves and should cover the cost of installation within two years. Staff have conferred with the Operations Department regarding the line painting for the proposed new spaces this fall and have confirmed that the needed work can be done this fall. 4. Financial Budget Implications The cost to purchase and install meters is approximately $12,000. This will involve the purchase and installation of seventeen parking meters required to complete the required work. The funds will be drawn from the 2015 Operational Budget, Account number 100-19-192- 7173- Parking Enforcement R/M Other Equipment. These are funds were originally approved in the 2015 Budget by Council for equipment purchases as well as maintenance and upgrading the parking meters. Staff have reviewed this with the Director of Finance to ensure that there are no restrictions on the use of the budgeted funds for this purchase. Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 Page 4 Concurrence This Report has been reviewed by Tony Canella, Director of Engineering Services, Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance and Fred Horvath, Director of Operations Services who concur with the recommendations. 5. Conclusion Based on the need to improve parking conditions in the Church Street area, it is respectfully recommended that Report CLD-020-15 be received and the amendments to the Traffic By-law 2014-059 be forwarded to Council for approval. 6. Strategic Plan Application Not Applicable � J v Submitted by: / Reviewed b C. nr r entree Franklin Wu, Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement, 905-623-3379 ext. 2110 or Icreamer(a)-clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 Letter from Dr. Robyn Jeffrey Attachment 2 Diagram of proposed new parking meter locations on Church Street Attachment 3 Proposed Amendment to Schedule 5 of By-law 2014-059 Interested Parties Abernethy James Anngeo Investments Limited Bargenda Kristopher E Barr Margaret Marion Jeffrey Robin Lisa Moranda James Ventures Limit Payne Joanne Pineridge Automotive Supply Rice Andrew John Rice John Powell Shane Frank Wilmont United Church of Canada White Thomas Wilson Lloyd Norman CAG/Idc Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 Dr. Robin Jeffrey 183 Church Street Bowmanville,Ontario L1C 1T8 Attention: Mayor Foster, Members of Council, Clerk's Office would like to take this opportunity to speak to the zoning by-law amendment file no. ZBA 2014-0003 submitted by Smith,Abernethy and Abernethy concerning 190 Church Street, Bowmanville. My greatest concern as a business owner in close proximity is the wish of the owners to have the required number of parking spaces reduced from 8 to 3. The P spot is proposed to be inside a small shed on the property with the other 2 spots behind that. It is unrealistic to assume the shed spot will be utilized and tandem parking Is inconvenient and unlikely at best. I field constant complaints about parking in my office. Frequently during the day street parking on Church Street as well as Silver Street,Temperance Street and King Street are taxed as well as the municipal lots. Most days the municipal lot on the NE corner of Church and Silver is full and people are illegally parked on Silver Street. With children being dropped off and picked up twice a day to and from Pine Ridge nursery school the traffic and parking situation can become dangerous. Two new businesses have also opened up fairly recently at 181 Church Street and street parking is further stressed. The owners of 190 Church Street have suggested that"the existing driveway and garage can accommodate three in- tandem parking spaces,which would be used for office employees and all other customers and visitors would utilize the existing downtown on-street and pay parking lots provided by the municipality". If an estimated 8 spots are necessary for a commercial application of this square footage,and 3 are proposed,then 5 extra spots are necessary on the street and parking lots,that simply do not exist. Maintaining the historical appeal of the property has also been suggested as a reason not to add parking to the commercial application. As the owner of an older property I can certainly agree that this is important. However,the by-laws are In place to Insure the existing infrastructure can support the changes when residential properties'become commercial. According to the official plan,all properties in the area are zoned for multi-use and moving forward, more and more properties wlll Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 turn commercial and parking will have to be a priority. 190 Church Street is a beautiful property and I don't believe It's charm will be negatively affected with several parking spaces added to the back of the lot. I would like to address the lack of parking on my property briefly, as I suspect It will be discussed once my complaint is heard. In 2002, 1 submitted a site plan for my property at 183 Church Street which included 6 parking spaces to the rear of the building. The municipality countered with an elaborate parking plan which included 9 parking spaces and a horseshoe type driveway circling the house from west to east. As well there would be a large monetary penalty for the loss of one on-street parking space to the east of the property which was to be paid by myself. This was unfortunate news as our plans had Included residing on the property and raising our kids with a backyard we would no longer have,as well as the whole parking proposal making the entire venture cost-prohlbitive at the time. My decision at the time had to be to halt any renovation,live in the house and continue to rent the space for my practice at 168 Church Street. Coincidentally,around the same time,the municipality had acquired 168 Church Street and was now my new landlord. They approached me to let me know they had intentions of tearing down the building In order to build the parking lot which now exists at the NE corner of Church and Silver. I reiterated to them that due to the stall of our plans at 183 Church I would have to remain working out of my leased space at 168 Church. In conclusion,the parking on my property was waived with the understanding that I would commence the renovations on my property to house my practice so I could vacate their property as soon as possible In order to expedite the necessary parking lot. I would be happy to expand on this or provide documents to support It if necessary. My point to the above Is that parking was of great concern over a decade ago when fewer businesses existed In the area and must continue to be a priority. As Bowmanville grows and further commercial applications arise there exists a necessity for more parking, not less. Dr. Robin Jeffrey Attachment 2 to Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 Diagram of Proposed New Parking Meter Locations on Church Street �t 1�11 ••"r i J ► 1 46 , r 1. ti New parking meter areas Accessible vehicle Drop Off and Loading Area Attachment 3 to Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-020-15 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2015- Being a By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways, Private Property and Municipal Property. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend by-law 2014-059; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 5 of Traffic By-law 2014-059 is amended by deleting the current schedule in its entirety and replacing it with the attached schedule. BY-LAW passed this day of , 2015 Adrian Foster, Mayor C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk SCHEDULE#5 PARKING METER ZONES ON HIGHWAYS COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 COLUMN 7 HIGHWAY Side FROM TO EFFECTIVE TIMES RATE MAXIMUM TIME OR DAYS LIMIT Church North Division Street Temperance 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, Street Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays Church North& Temperance Scugog Street 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, South Street Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays Division East Queen Street Church Street 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays Division West 50 m south of King Church Street 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, Street Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays King Street, North Scugog Street George Street 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Bowmanville Friday,except public holidays King Street, South Scugog Street 20 m east of 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Bowmanville George Street Friday,except public holidays Silver East King Street Church Street 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays Temperance East&West Queen Street Wellington 9:00-18:00 Monday to 50 cents/1 hr 2 hours Street, Street Friday,except public Bowmanville holidays