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FIFTEENTH MEETING
Monday, November 12, 2007
6.00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the October 15, 2007 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) PD-2007-91
Application for a Commercial Building Grant within the Historic
Drummondville CIP 5655 Ferry Street (Estate of Samuel Cupolo) Alex Herlovitch
b) MW-2007-89
Warren Creek Watershed Municipal Class EA
Final Recommendations Geoff Holman
c) TS-2007-09
Cherrywood Road at Elmwood Avenue and
Maplewood Avenue Intersection Control Review Karl Dren
d) TS-2007-10
St. Paul Avenue at Church's Lane & Riall Street
Intersection Control Review Karl Dren
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2007, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 4:15 P.M.
PRESENT: Chair -Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Mayor Ted Salci,
Councillors Jim Diodati, Victor Pietrangelo, Bart Maves, Vince Kerrio,
Wayne Thomson, Janice Wing and Shirley Fisher
STAFF: John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Ken Burden, Ken Beaman, Lee Smith,
Denyse Morrissey, Alex Herlovitch, Dean lorfida, Geoff Holman, Todd
Harrison, Serge Felicetti, Karl Dren, John Barnsley, Marianne Tikky-
Secretary
GUEST: Kim Craitor - MPP, -Brian Sinclair - 6617 Drummond Road, Tony
Degigio - 6617 Drummond Road, Deman Ho - 8128 Mountain Road,
Harvey Ho - 8128 Mountain Road, Ron Plamer -The Planning
Partnership, Sue Forcier -Club Italia, Joe Maggiolo -Club Italia,
Dennis Saviga - 6452 Jupiter, Glenn Wellings -Wellings Planning, 564
Emerald St., Burlington, Rick Brady - UEM, Ed Lustig -Broderick &
Partners, Joe DiCosimo -Hilton Hotel, Don Wilson -Hilton Hotel, Peter
Smith - Bousefileds Inc, 3 Church St., Suite 200, Toronto, Vincent
DiCosimo -Hilton Hotel, Derek Costello -Urban Expansion, Nick
Matovic -Thundering Waters, Peter Thoma - urbanMetrics Inc., Ed
Longhouse -Warren Woods, John DeGout -Warren Woods, John
Koke -Warren Woods, Bob O'Dell -Warren Woods, Tom Richardson
-Sullivan Mahoney - 40 Queen St., St. Catharines, Jon Whyte -
Thundering Waters, Ron Planche, Fred Costabile - Fruitbelt
Development, Peter Lone -Redeemer Bible Church, Diane Corkum -
Project Share, James & Anna Mayhew - 8168 Mountain Road, Paul
Azzarello -Agent for 8128 Mountain Road, Jean Grandoni - RR #1
Garner Road.
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Rob Lapensee, Niagara This
Week
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Kerrio, that
the September 24, 2007 minutes be approved.
REPORTS
a) PD-2007-62
Growth Management Official Plan Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that;
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1) That the Comprehensive Review of Residential and Employment Land Needs
and Supply, prepared by urbanMetrics Inc., be adopted in principle except for
recommendations 1, 12 & 13 outlined in the Executive Summary in the Review.
2) That processing of the Amendment Applications be initiated in light of the
findings of Phase 1.
3) That the pre-existing amendment application by the Northwest Community Land
Group (NCLG) proceed to a public meeting, and
4) That Phase 2 of the Growth Management Official Plan Review recommend
amendments to the Official Plan based on accommodating the City's growth
needs to the year 2031 and that, in that context, the consultants evaluate the
appropriateness of an urban boundary expansion in the northwest portion of the
City.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-10-15.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Fisher and seconded by Councillor
Thomson, that Committee enter into an In-Camera Session at 6:30 p.m.
Motion: Carried
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: PD-2007-91
Application for a Commercial Building Grant within the
Historic Drummondville CIP, 5655 Ferry Street
(Estate of Samuel Cupolo), Alan Cupolo
RECOMMENDATION:
PD-2007-91
That Council consider the approval of the application for a Commercial Building
Grant in the amount of $6,500 to replace the roof of an existing commercial building
subject to meeting the program requirements including the entering into an
agreement with the City and removal of the billboard sign from the roof of the
commercial building.
2. That if Council approves the application, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the grant agreement for the building improvement.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received a Commercial Building Grant Application for 5655 Ferry Street. The
property contains two buildings fronting along the street. One building is used for
commercial purposes and contains a clothing store. The second building is a residential
dwelling. It is for the commercial building that the owner is seeking financial assistance to
replace the roof. The repair and replacement of a roof for a commercial building are
generally eligible under the City's commercial building grant program. However, there is
a billboard sign that currently exists on the commercial building and the Community
Improvement Plan discourages the approval of funds to carry out improvements for such
properties. Under the general program requirements in the CIP, it states that properties
containing rooftop sign or billboard will be considered on a case by case basis when
determining the eligibility to receive any funds under the financial incentive programs.
The intent of this provision to discourage the approval of funds for properties containing
billboards as there is an image as to what the revitalized area is to look like and billboards
are not included. The applicant has been advised of this provision in the CIP, and staff can
support the funding provided the roof sign is removed. Based upon the roof work proposed
(approximately $13,000), the applicants could be eligible for a grant of $6,500. Plans
showing the location of the property and the existing buildings are highlighted in A endix
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If the grant application is approved, the applicant will be required to enter into an
agreement with the City. The agreement specifies the details for the grant which will be
provided following the work being completed and inspected by City staff.
CONCLUSION:
The replacement of the roof for the commercial building is necessary. However, the
existing billboard on the building detracts from the image that is desired for the
revitalization of the Historic Drummondville area. The applicant has been advised of the
desired image for the Historic Drummondville area and that staff can support the funding
application if the billboard sign is removed.
Recommended by:
Alex Herlovitch Director of Planning & Development
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APPENDIX I
Location Map
5655 Ferry Street
APPENDIX II
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2007-89
Warren Creek Watershed Plan Implementation
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Final Report and Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
M W-2007-89
1) That the Environmental Study Report, for the Warren Creek Watershed
Implementation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), be received and
approved and;
2) that staff be directed to file the Environmental Study Report and advertise the
Notice of Study completion with the implementation of the capital works in
accordance with the requirements of the EA process.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting on October 17, 2005, City Council approved the recommendation to engage
the services of Upper Canada Consultants Ltd. to implement the Warren Creek Watershed
Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Class EA process involving
downstream stormwater management facilities as identified in the Warren Creek
Watershed Master Plan. The downstream works will allow the major storm event flows for
the Garner Neighbourhood, presently being detained, to be conveyed in a watercourse that
is aligned through the Warren Woods Plan of Subdivision.
A Public Information Centre was held on October 23, 2006 at which time the project team
received valuable input from local residents. The consultation process also included
circulation to various agencies and area stakeholders who provided feedback.
Three alternatives were formulated and analyzed in determining the preferred option of
Alternative 2 - Rechannelization and Realignment of the watercourse. The watercourse
is to be lowered as recommended in the Master Plan to provide an outlet to the lands north
of McLeod Road. Culverts on McLeod Road and Kalar Road will be replaced to allow for
the increased flows. This is the favourable design as it allows segments of the works to
be completed outside of the existing watercourse at sensitive times of the year. As well,
useable development lands are increased with this alternative improving the potential for
compliance with Provincial. Planning Policies.
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A second Public Information Centre was held in July 12, 2007 to present the preferred
option to the public and receive public and agency comments on the selected alternative.
The project team considered all comments received at this meeting with further revisions
being made to the preferred option of rechannelization and realignment.
Staff is seeking authorization from City Council to file the Environmental Study Report and
advertise the Notice of Study completion which will initiate a thirty (30) day final review
period. Should there be no appeals to the Ministry, staff will proceed to the detailed design
stage which will involve further consultation and approvals from the environment agencies
as well as discussions with land owners for property acquisitions. A copy of the
Environmental Study Report is available upon request.
The estimated cost of the preferred design is $4,581,360.00 which will be financed from
Development Charges Fund and Capital Holding account #12-3-420015-030000.
It is anticipated that construction may commence the Spring of 2008.
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Recommended by:
Approved by:
Geoff ~iolmari', Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Dujlovic, Exec~att~e Director of Community Services
MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
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Figure TN~o: Vicinity of the study area (image source: Niagara Region DOI, Apri12002)
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
TS-2007-09
Re: TS-2007-09
Cherrywood Road at Doreen Drive, Elmwood Avenue and Maplewood
Avenue -Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1 } That a stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Elmwood Avenue at
Cherrywood Road, and;
2) That a stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Maplewood Avenue
at Cherrywood Road, and;
3) That a stop sign be installed facing northbound motorists on Doreen Drive at
Cherrywood Road.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has been requested to investigate placing intersection control devices at three
intersections along Cherrywood Road. At this time, each intersection is operating under
the basic right-of-way rule.
Cherrywood Road is a minor collector roadway extending in an east/west direction. The
roadway connects with Drummond Road and feeds traffic onto local roadways within the
subdivision. Sidewalks are present on both sides of the roadway for pedestrian use. The
roadway is straight and level. Doreen Drive, Elmwood Avenue and Maplewood Avenue
are local roadways that extend from Cherrywood Road.
Technical studies have been carried out at these intersections to determine whether a yield
or stop control is required. Study results indicate that stop controls are warranted at each
of the intersections. The visibility triangle requirements for an uncontrolled intersection are
not met thus warranting additional controls. This is common in developed residential areas
with buildings and fencing normally constructed within the visibility clearzone. This triangle
provides motorists sufficient visibility to view approaching vehicles and therefore be able
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to react appropriately. A collision review does not reveal a collision problem at any of the
study intersections, as no collisions have been reported.
Based on this information it is recommended that a stop sign be installed on Doreen Drive,
Elmwood Avenue and Maplewood Avenue at Cherrywood Road. This traffic control will
ensure that motorists on the side streets stop first allowing motorists on Cherrywood Road
the right-of-way. By allocating the right-of-way the intersection operations will improve in
safety. From the proposed stop position, visibility in both directions meets minimum
requirements.
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Approved by:
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: TS-2007-10
St. Paul Avenue at Church's Lane & Riall Street
Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATION:
TS-2007-10
That this report be received for the information of the Committee and that staff continue
to monitor the situation.
BACKGROUND:
Further to report MW-2006-110, City Council directed Staff to seek alternatives to a traffic
control signal recommended at the intersection of St. Paul Avenue at Church's Lane & Riall
Street.
Alternatives to a traffic control signal may include:
1. An all-way stop control. The large offset distance would create confusion amongst
motorists as to who has the right-of-way and cause considerable delays to the
motorists at each leg of the intersection. This form of intersection control would be
detrimental to the operation of St. Paul Avenue and is not recommended for arterial
(commuter) roadways due to excessive production of noise and air pollution with
unnecessary delays incurred to emergency first responders. If each minor street
leg was treated as its own entity, assigning one approach only as an all-way stop
control would cause queuing from the main street traffic that would routinely extend
beyond the second intersection, thereby reducing opportunities for traffic to safely
enter the main roadway. It is anticipated that long queues on St. Paul Avenue will
occur during the peak hours;
2. A roundabout. This device is intended to keep traffic flowing at reduced speeds by
channeling vehicles around a circular island in a counterclockwise direction without
requiring motorists to stop. The main advantages are the additional capacity a
roundabout offers with overall minimal delays. This device would require a large
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amount of property acquisition within an established area of the City. The east and
west approaches need to be aligned to form a standard cross intersection instead
of its current offset configuration. The cost to construct this device at this
intersection is considered to be excessive given the large amount of property that
needs to be acquired. This intersection is not a good candidate for this device;
3. An intersection pedestrian signal (I.P.S.). The signal would only be activated to
allow pedestrians a protected crossing across the main roadway. This type of signal
does not give any priority to side street traffic as these motorists will continue to face
a stop sign. The pedestrian signal would reduce the available gaps in the main
street, given that motorists on St. Paul Avenue would queue at the red signal
indication, and impede motorists on Riall Street or Church's Lane from entering the
main road traffic stream. The majority of pedestrian activity observed were school
children, which are already supervised by a crossing guard; and,
4. Installing a traffic signal at Gore Street in conjunction with the relocation of the
school crossing guard to Gore Street does not address the current traffic demands
on Church's Lane and Riall Street. Westbound motorists will not receive the benefit
of the signal as Gore Street does not extend to the east of St. Paul Avenue.
Diverting eastbound traffic from Riall Street, which is a collector road onto the local
street system via St. Patrick Avenue onto Gore Street is not appropriate.
Traffic signal installation is based not only on traffic volumes on the main street, but
also the side street. Thus, the traffic volumes on Gore Street are significantly below
the minimum volume required. When traffic signals are warranted at Church's Lane
& Riall Street, these signals would be within 40 metres of each other. Traffic signals
are not recommended within 200 metres of each other, in order to maintain
adequate queuing distances and avoid confusion of which signal indication relates
to which intersection given their close proximity.
Given the traffic volumes and patterns, intersection configuration and road classifications,
an alternate to a traffic signal at St. Paul Avenue and Church's Lane / Riall Street is not
feasible.
A number of traffic counts have been conducted in the previous two years. Given several
lengthy construction projects in the north end of the City, the traffic volumes primarily on
St. Paul Avenue have fluctuated to an extent that the results from one count indicate traffic
signals are warranted, while a subsequent count does not warrant signals. The volumes
on St. Paul Avenue artificially increased when Stanley Avenue was reconstructed in 2006
due to motorists using St. Paul Avenue to avoid Stanley Avenue. When the water main
replacement project took place on St. Paul Avenue in 2007, the traffic volumes on St. Paul
were reduced.
Traffic signals are warranted based on the main street and side street vehicle volumes,
pedestrian volumes, visibility, delays encountered by motorists and pedestrians at the
intersection as well as collision experience. All factors other than the volume have
remained consistent in assessing the justification of traffic signals. However, vehicle
volume is a major component of the signal warrant, and at this time due to the fluctuating
volume on St. Paul Avenue, there is insufficient evidence to justify the installation of traffic
signals.
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It is, however, suggested that this intersection be monitored and reviewed again in 2008
for signal warrants.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Comrr~unity Services
Johr~-~IacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Grubich/M. Carrick
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