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2008/06/23TWELFTH MEETING Monday, June 23, 2008 4 :30 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the June 9, 2008, 2008 Community Services Minutes. 2) PRESENTATIONS: Warren Dac Investments Limited Re: Warren Woods Master Plan 3) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT: a) MW- 2008 -38 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) DWQMS Coordinator Position Geoff Holman b) BBS- 2008 -01 Update on Stamford Green Drive Complaint Statistical information on "Clean Yard By -law" Proposed Improvements to the Zoning By -law to place Controls on Side and Rear Lots in Residential Zones John Castrilli c) R- 2008 -24 Recreation Property and Building End Use Update Denyse Morrissey d) TS- 2008 -38 Request to Park on Boulevard Karl Dren e) PD- 2008 -53 Request for an Additional Access Ray's Auto Sales 4874 Bridge Street Alex Herlovitch f) TS- 2008 -37 Charlotte Street Parking Review Karl Dren 3) NEW BUSINESS: 4) ADJOURNMENT: PRESENT: STAFF: GUEST: MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, June 9, 2008, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 5:00 P.M. Chair Councillor Carolynn loannoni -, Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim Diodati, Vince Kerrio, Victor Pietrangelo, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson, Janice Wing and Shirley Fisher. John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Ken Beaman, Todd Harrison, Alex Herlovitch, Lee Smith, Geoff Holman, Denyse Morrissey, Dean lorfida, Marianne Tikky - Steno. Jean Grandoni - RR #1 Garner Road Sue McDowell - PO Box 655 Fallsview Blvd. Vijay Kapur - 5824 Main Street (Main & Ferry BIA) Don Swaim - Main & Ferry BIA David Jovanovic - Lincoln Motor Inn Andrew Cserpes - Rainbow Motor Inn Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg - Main & Ferry BIA David Grewal - See Sight Tours PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Paul Forsyth, Niagara This Week MINUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves seconded by Councillor Thomson, that the April 28, 2008 minutes be approved and the May 12, 2008 minutes be approved with the following amendment by Councillor Wing. REPORTS a) MW- 2008 -31 Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy - Final Report - June 2008 It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Diodati and seconded by Councillor Wing; 1. That Council adopt the recommendations set out in the Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy (June 2008) and that staff prepare a coordinated construction schedule and financing plan for the future implementation of the recommended works. 2. That staff be directed to advertise the Notice of Study Completion in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. 3. That all public attending the Public Information Sessions be notified. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 9, 2008. -2- b) MW- 2008 -34 Main Street Environmental Assessment It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Wing that staff prepare a report on the feasibility of reopening Main Street. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 9, 2008. 3) NEW BUSINESS: a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo and seconded by Councillor Thomson that staff prepare a report on a Lot Grading By -law. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 9, 2008. b) It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Diodati and seconded by Councillor Wing that staff investigate controlling dust on Fourth Avenue near the new Four Pad Arena site. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 9, 2008. 4) ADJOURNMENT: It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Diodati and seconded by Councillor Fisher that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Motion: Carried JUN. 4. 2008 12 :21PM SULLIVAN MAHONEY June 4, 2008 City of Niagara Falls Legal Services Department 4310 Queen Street NIAGARA FALLS, ON L2S 6X5 Attention; Ken Beaman, City Solicitor Dear Sir: Re: Warren Dac Investments Limited purchase from The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Our File #81872 Yours very truly, SULL AN MAI4O EY LLP V. F. Mutaroh, Q.C. J M. GGCd1 s, J. Frani M. P. I.eecak P,1. Bedard R. B. Culliton C. D'Anint 10 N. L Parluraru NO. 761 P. 1 PIease respond to the Nia,Rara Farts O ce �4L Further to our meeting on May 22, 2008, we are pleased to submit to you four(4) copies of an Offer to Purchase from the City certain lands within the Montrose Business Park from the City. As you will note, the Offer is open for acceptance until June 30, 2008, We confirm our agreement that the Offer to Purchase will, be dealt with in camera dung the Community Services Comrnittee meeting scheduled for June 23, 2008. As discussed at our meeting, our client wishes to make a formal presentation to Council, to explain how the proposed acquisition of the Montrose Business Park lands would be incorporated into the Warren Woods Master Plan prior to Council going in camera to consider the offer. By copy of this letter to Mr. Iorfida, we are requesting that our client be placed on the agenda for said meeting. Should you have any questions in respect to this matter please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. cco Vacca enc. cc. Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk (via fax#905.356,9083) Sullivan Mahoney 11.2, Barristers & Solicitors 40 Queen Weer, PAD, 13ox 1360, Sr, Catharines, Ontario L R 6T2 Telephone': 905.588.6655, (Facsimile: 905.6585814 4781 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario 12E 5131 Telephone: 905,357,05 0(1, Facsimile. 595,357,0541 www.aullivan.noahoaey corn T. A. Richardson P. M, Sheehan W A, Mast J.11. Bush P. A. Mahoney 13. A, Macdonald R. Vs= T. Wail K. A. Doak C J Birde P. a Lawrence 5, P. Maloney 01 Counsel (Commercial Law); M.D. Liluck J• 1Dallei M.5.13onomi 1. J. Troup 3, E. Wells 1D. A. C. 0, w. McCann 3. Mcay June 23, 2008 MW-2008-38 - CANADA Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Sen/ices Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: . MW-2008-38 Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) .Authorization to Hire :a DWQMS Coordinator Position RECOMMENDATION; That Council authorize staff to hire the new position of Drinking Water Quality Management System Coordinator. BACKGROUND: At its meeting on September 24, 2007, Counc il. received the information contained in report MW-2007-111 which provided. an update on the impacts of the Provincial :Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. This legisiation introduced new requirements for municipalities relating to the treatment and ,distribution of , drinking water that ensures the , competency of system operators and the accountability af the system owners. On October 29, 2007, Council authorized the engagement iof the consulting firm Urban & Environmental Management Inc. (MW-2007-124) to assist in the preparation and implementation of the Operations Plan required under this legislation. Staff and Council representative (Councillor loannoni) have met on a number of , occasions as we work through the various elements of the :Operations Plan which is required to be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) by May 1, 2009. Part of this plan will include the proper allocation of resources to :maintain the DWQMS. ViVhile these duties will :require 75% of his/her time initially, it is likely to -decline to :50% on a continual basis. The .remaining time allocation Could easily be filled by adding additional administrative duties such as; tracking of training and licensing health and safety compliance and management environmental and regulatory compliance audit and inspection procedures lead testing initiatives A full job description h attached for your reference. Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Municipal Works June 23, 2008 A.s you are aware, the Water/Wastewater section of Municipal Works is nearing the . completion of its Service Delivery 'Review and this recommendation to hire a new non- union position is an integral 'addition to the staff Lcomplement. The position will be posted internally and •externally to find the best :qualified candidate. The proposed salary range which is to be determined has been set aside in the 2008 'Utility Budget. Approved by: Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: _ 7 _ o v Geoff Ho ima Dir.ctor of 'Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, Executive 'Director of Community SeNices John MacDonald, Chef Administrative Officer S:\EPORTS\408 RepOrts\MIN-2008-33 - OVI/QMS Coordinator Position.wpd MW-2008-38 POSITION TITLE: POSITION SUMMARY: RESPONSIBLE TO: SUPERVISES: RESPONSIBLE FOR: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS POSITION DESCRIPTION Community Services Municipal Works Water /Wastewater Compliance Coordinator Responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of the Compliance Program for Water /Wastewater. This includes the development and maintenance of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) and all responsibilities of the Quality Management System Representative role. To be determined 1. Responsible for ensuring that all Water /Waster operations are executed in accordance with City requirements and with legislative & regulatory requirements. 2. Responsible for ensuring that the City's Drinking Water Quality Management System meets all accreditation requirements. Assist with the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the Drinking Water Quality Management System. 3. Assure compliance with legislation and regulations including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario's Municipal Drinking -Water Licence Program and any other Water or Wastewater related legislation or regulations. 4. Track and communicate legal requirements related to Water/Wastewater operations. Maintain control of Water/Wastewater records according to legislative, regulatory and municipal requirements. 5. Develop and maintain the DWQMS Internal Auditing Program, including oversight of corrective actions identified as a result of internal audits. 6. Coordinate training & licensing programs including identification of training plans, management of training records, tracking of licensing requirements and, where required, delivery of staff training related to the DWQMS and Water /Wastewater procedures. 7. Develop and maintain a training regime to ensure that all certified and licensed staff receive mandated training. Liaison with agencies and partners to design and deliver training programs. Conduct training as related to aforementioned duties. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum is a two (2) year college diploma or certificate relating to compliance programs. Position Created: March 31, 2008 8. Act as liaison between the DWQMS Accreditation Body, the MOE and the City's Water /Wastewater Operations in regards to DWQMS Accreditation Audits and MOE inspections. 9. Prepare reports as required by Provincial Legislation. Ensure that proper notification processes are followed for reporting of Adverse Water Quality Incidents and exceedances, that follow -up requirements are carried out as required, and that all related documentation and records are readily retrievable. 10. Maintain Environmental Services Standard Operating Procedures and review each on a scheduled annual basis. At least three (3) years related experience preferably Water/Wastewater operations environment. A past or current Drinking -Water System Operators' Licence would be an asset. Spreadsheet and database application experience an asset. Assure compliance with Health and Safety regulations across the section. Undertake special projects related to the Environmental Services section, such as lead testing initiatives. September 24, 2007 Niagiir aJally CANADA His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW- 2007 -111 Municipal Drinking -Water Licence Program and Drinking Water Quality Management System Accreditation RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received for information. BACKGROUND: In May 2000, The Town of Walkerton experienced heavy rainfall that allowed surface water that contained E. coli to contaminate one of the wells that supplied water to the municipal distribution system. Seven People died and more than 2,000 became ill prompting the Province of Ontario to enact the Safe Drinking WaterAct (SDWA) in 2002. This legislation introduced new requirements for municipalities relating to the treatment and distribution of drinking water that ensures the competency of system operators. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of this legislation and its regulations and to advance notice of the steps this municipality should be considering to ensure compliance. Attached is an information report prepared on our behalf by Urban & Environmental Management Inc. which effectively summarizes the scope of the SDWA. Of particular note are the roles and responsibilities of the City's Mayor and Members of Council who are entrusted to: • Ensure compliance with the legislation • Endorse an Operational Plan and Policies • Provide adequate resources for Infrastructure • Initiate Internal Audits, and • Oversee the operation of the system The City's next step will be to develop an Operational Plan that must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment no later than May 1, 2009. This development of this plan will include recommendations that are evolving from the current Water/Wastewater Delivery Review but will still require some •assistance from a consultant who has expertise in the preparation of these pl ° {faff is currently discussing the terms of reference and work plan with U.E.M. In � t be bringing a more detailed proposal back to Council for their consideratio To ether to Serve Our Community MW -2007 -111 The recommendation(s) contained in this report were adopted by City Council Community Services Department Municipal Works September 24, 2007 Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully subm e Attach: 2 Geoff Ho man Director of Municipal Works ujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services t. MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer MW- 2007 -111 October 29, 2007 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Niagiiraa11s Working Together to Serve Our Community MW -2007 -124 The recommendation(s) contained in this report were adopted by City Council Re: MW -2007 -124 Drinking Water Quality Management System Consulting Services - Urban & Environmental Management Inc. That Council authorize the engagement of Urban & Environmental Management Inc. to assist in the preparation and implementation of the Operations Plan required under the Safe Drinking Water Act (2002) at an upset limit of $59,055.00 (plus GST) and; that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. At its meeting on September 24, 2007, City Council received report MW- 2007 -111 which provided some background information regarding the City's obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (2002). This legislation introduced new requirements for municipalities relating to the treatment and distribution of drinking water that ensures the competency of system operators. Staff requested a proposal from Urban & Environmental Management Inc. (U.E.M.) to provide consultant services that will build on the outcomes from the ongoing Water & Wastewater Services Delivery Review and incorporate these best practices into an Operations Plan that must be filed with the Ministry of the Environment by Mayl , 2009. The proposal outlines a five -step plan that will direct our staff to plan, budget, operate and audit every aspect of the City's water system and ensure operating compliance with the relevant legislation. U.E.M.'s experience and team of sub - consultant's have been aggressively involved with the preparation and implementation of Operation Plans in other large and similar -size municipalities. Their local presence will be helpful in recognizing the unique demands we face when operating, maintaining and planning the timely replacement of our distribution system. Community Services Department Municipal Works October 29, 2007 - 2 - MW- 2007 -124 This project can be funded from the Water Operations account 15 -3- 431000- 030000 allocated in the 2007 Budget. With Council's authorization, the project will commence effective November 1, 2007 of this year. As per our policy a consultant services Agreement will be required. A copy of the proposal is attached for your reference. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Geoff Ho an, G.E.T. irector of Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. xecutive Director of Community Services MacDonald, Chief Adminlstr:tive Officer S:\REPORTS12007 Reports \MW -2007 -124 DWQMS Consultant Report.wpd June 23, 2008 38S-2008-01 ,14 CANADA Councillor Carolyn loannonl, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, :Ontario l\ilembers: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Re: BBS-2008-01 Update on Stamford Green :Drive , Complaint Statistical information on "Clean Yard By-law" Proposed Improvements th the Zoning By4aw to place controls on , :side and rear lots in residential zones 1) That Council receive, for !information, an update on the status of 6601 Stamford Green Drive, and 2) That Council direct staff to proceed with amendments to the Zoning By-law placing controls on side and rear lots. By-law Services staff has been dealing with the above noted property since September 2002, Staff has enforced the City's Property Standards By-law to bring this property into compliance on :several occasions, , Complaints received from the neighbouring property owners focused, mainly., on the number of vehicles the offending property owner 'had placed on his driveway, side and rear yards, Over a . •o•r-year period, the offending property owner was ordered to remove inoperative vehicles while :maintaining current plates on ail vehicles :he wished. .to retain when investigations were conducted.. in March 2007, Council enacted a revised "Clean Yard 'By-law" This By-law prohibited vehibles from being parked on lawns. •Staff took immediate action and charged the offending homeowner. On August 1, 2.007, the occupant at '6601Stamford Green 'Drive was found guilty and was fined $1,000.00., VA/he this may be considered a success, it did not completely alleviate the problem. Although the City's Zoning By-law does control parking of vehicles •on front yards, it does not provide any control over the number of vehicles per property or surfacing over of side and rear yards. As a result, th ,Offending .homeowner then graveled over an area on the immediate west side of his • , cio z y and placed the same vehicles on the graveled surface, Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Departn Building & By-law Services June 23, 2008 In addition, a Building Permit was applied for, for a fabric structure. There was nothing preventing staff from issuing a permit for the structure. The property owner placed two vehicles and a boat, on which the occupant claims he is working, in the fabric structure, which is also not contrary to the Zoning By -law. The exposed vehicles were all found to be operational at the time. This sequence of events has added to the frustration of the complainants resulting in a letter to Council February 7, 2008. Terriaca Letter - Submitted February 7, 2008. The attached letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Terriaca. In addition, the Director of Building and By -law Services, along with Councillor Thomson met with the Terriaca family on Tuesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. The areas of concern outlined are as follows: 1. Controls over the number of vehicles per household, 2. Controls over surfacing over rear and side yards. 3. Controls over the use of fabric and pliable structures by limiting the area that an accessory buildings can occupy on a property. Statistical Information and Success of the By -law - 2 - BBS- 2008 -01 As previously stated the "Clean Yard Bylaw" was enacted in March 2007 and the primary reason for this bylaw was to provide a faster method for staff to enforce the maintenance of properties. Since the enactment of the by -law, staff has received and responded to 450 complaints that relate to the "Clean Yard By -law ". Of the 450, twenty -six properties were cleaned up by the municipality and the cost was applied to the properties tax roll, 389 were addressed by the property owners within the negotiated time frame and 35 are currently active. There has also been a notable reduction in the amount of complaints received by the Mayors Office, Council Members and Senior Staff concerning property matters. As a result, Staff feels that this by -law has been very successful and will continue to use this where a quick resolution to a situation is required and possible. The usual time frame given when a Notice of Non Conformity is issued is two weeks, however; this time frame can be reduced or increased depending on the severity of the particular situation. Planning Comments: The Planning and Development Division has investigated several options to limit the portions of a residential lot which can be used to park vehicles. To provide a comprehensive approach in protecting the character of low density residential areas, staff has determined the following regulations should be implemented: Set a minimum landscaped open space standard for the Residential Single Family (R1A through to R1 E), Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) and Residential Mixed (R3) zones. June 23., 2008 CONCLUSKDN: Recommended by: Approved by Respectfully 'submitted John - 3 - Place a limit on the :maximu• area of a lot in the RIA, .R18„ RIO, RIO RI E. R2 and R3 zones which can be used, to park motor vehicles and trailers,. Establish a. maximum tot ,coverage for accessory !buildings and structures, including detached garages and sheds. Staff intends to bring the proposed regulations forth for consideration at a Council Public i\ileeting in duly, it should be noted that while these provisions will :regulate future developments and site alterations, under the Planning Act they cannot be retroactively applied to , current :situations. Although the above noted regulations 'would indirectly control the number of vehicles that can be parked on residential lots, it would not be :staffs position to specifically limit the number of vehicles that can be parked on .a residentiaHot. Such a regulation could create a !hardship for households where each occupant has his or her own vehicle, or were occupants own additional 'vehicles which are :driven only occasionally such as ,convertibles, antiques vehicles, motorcycles etc. The Clean Yard By-law was enacted to , deal with some of the specific issues that had arisen related to the property noted above. The By-law, in general, has proven to be an effective tool in the City's enforcement .efforts. Staff ,continues to deal with issues surrounding the specific property. Recently, ,complaints were received regarding location of vehicles near or over the property line and the :possibility that a fabric structure was causing heat "emissions, that were .destroying trees. Although these :last two complaints .could be better characterized as civil matters between neighbouring properties, the vehicles were moved .upon request. The latter complaint had no validity, A 8E3S-20 John , Castriiii„ pir Building & By-law Services Ed •Oujoivic„ Executive Director of 'Community Services cLonald, Chief Administrative fficer February 7, 2008 To our Mayor & City Councillors, I am writing this letter today in total frustration. On March 5, 2007, my wife and I, Mr. & Mrs. Sylvia & Tony Terriaca, brought your attention to the state of our neighbor's property at 6601 Stamford Green Drive, which at times had up to 14 vehicles, many in various states of disrepair parked on the front, side and backyard and on the grass. We understood the bylaw to mean; a car must be parked on a properly prepared surface, have a current sticker and must be capable of being driven on the highway. Inoperative motor vehicles, boats and trailers, including parts, must be in an enclosed building. We were also told that a person cannot widen or enlarge their driveway without a permit. An amendment was proposed to help rectify this problem. Did it pass? Also, we mentioned the term properly prepared surface was a loophole and we were told that the legal department and zoning bylaw department would close that loophole. Has that been done? After the March 5, 2007 council meeting, the property owner had a tandem truckload of stone dumped onto his concrete driveway. At a later date, a layer of stone was put down on the grass in the backyard right to the property line and our cedar hedge, covering approximately 600 to 800 square feet to accommodate 8 to 10 vehicles. Also, in the front yard between his house and his 6 car concrete driveway, he placed another approximately 100 square feet of stone under a truck that had not been moved from that spot for many years. On August 5, 2007 he was fined for not moving the cars off the grass within a specified time. Meanwhile, to get past that part of the bylaw, he parked a great portion of the vehicles on the stone surfaces. Next, because the vehicles were not capable of being highway driven, he proceeded to put up two 12 x 20 ft tent shelters back to back right up against our hedge and property line. When I put up a small fence to keep him off our property, he moved these tents about 3 feet away from the property line. We spoke to city officials and he was told to move the tents 3 m (10 ft) away from the property line. In November of 2007 the wind picked up and blew the front 12 x 20 ft (240 square ft) tent away and up into a tree. The city was notified and this tent was put back up again. On January 30, 2008, the wind blew the back 12 x 20 ft tent completely away, posing a danger to the neighbors and 2 public school properties directly behind our yards. Also, a fiberglass truck cap blew off his breezeway roof. There are still vehicles parked in the back and front yards on a layer of stone and under the one remaining tent. There is still a large pile of stone on his concrete driveway, possibly to accommodate more vehicles. The constant sight of vehicles, being repaired in his driveway remains quite frequent. The constant eyesore and the devaluation of our property, plus the danger of flying tents, continues to cause us great anxiety and stress. Has the city given the green light to others who want to turn their properties into junk yards and then cover them with tents? Regional counsellor, William Smeaton, also spoke on the situation and stated that council owed Niagara residents, who are good neighbors, a resolution to this matter that has been going on for many years. How do other municipalities deal with such situations? I am asking the counselors along with city staff to help keep my neighbor from becoming your neighbor. My wife and I would appreciate a response to our dilemma as soon as possible. I would also like to know what by -laws are in place to protect the good neighbour. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Terriaca 6639 Stamford Green Drive Niagara Falls, ON L2J 1T9 905- 374 -8787 Email: drino@ simpatico..ca Z' CILL Isr I 2 lIENNIIIIIMIN■IV • . ... . ..... - 1. - ' Ai: .'! A • wpm, glop -*. 11 11 , WM` 1 Ti - I MG 032 „.; 332OC8 Join Oastii - IMG_0325,,,HP0- (4/8/2008)1. Oastr fr pc; 'arm - / L:, 2CC , O _ P June 23, 2008 R- 2008 -24 ,y Niagaraflalls C 1 n A D A Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members Re: R- 2008 -24 Recreation Property & Building End Use Update RECOMMENDATION: 1 That the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building located at 7565 Lundy's Lane not be demolished at this time 2 That Council seek an offer from Mr. Felix Pingue to refurbish the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building at no cost to the City of Niagara Falls. 3 That Mr. Pingue provide a detailed building end use plan with specific space utilization within six months 4. That an update report be brought back to Council for approval once the end use plan is submitted. BACKGROUND: On June 25, 2007, Report R- 2007 -10, Recreation Property & Building End Use was approved (attached). Generally, the report recommended that the former Recreation Commission Building property be used for the expansion of the Lundy's Lane cemetery, and a major pedestrian gateway with enhanced beautification of the property be developed. The project which was in partnership with the Lundy's Lane BIA (and a project of the 2007 capital budget) would require the demolition of the former recreation building. A letter dated September 18, 2007, was received from Mr Felix Pingue of F.Pingue & Sons Construction requesting that the building not be demolished (attached) Mr. Pingue made a presentation to Council on September 24, 2007, requesting the City not to proceed with the demolition of the building as he felt the building had an important place in the history of the City, as well as the building that had other potential end uses. At its meeting on September 24, 2007, Council put the demolition of the building "on hold" and directed staff to meet with Mr Pingue:- Boa 1023; Niagara,Falis, ON, Canada i2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture June 23, 2008 - 2 - R- 2008 -24 A number of meetings were held with Mr. Pingue to discuss his ideas and his intended end use of the former building. Generally, the end use of the building could result in a zoning change pending what it would be used for. The end use could also trigger MPAC applicability for property taxation. The letters to Mr. Pingue which serve as general summary notes from the meetings of October 15, 2007, and November 20, 2007, are attached. Additionally, the general consultation to date has included the Lundy's Lane BIA, and the Municipal Heritage Committee. The linear portion of the parking lot (approximately 20 ft wide x 120 ft long) that was being used by the former recreation building was always registered cemetery property. This part of the parking lot has also been reassigned to the cemetery via the moving of the cast iron fence. Additional and limited new cemetery plots will soon be made available to the community as a result of the fence being moved. Staff last met with Mr. Pingue on April 3, 2008, and May 8, 2008, regarding general building specific issues including the inclusion of barrier -free access, (for public use /access) and the remedial work required identified from the environmental assessment of the building, given the expected cost implications to refurbishment of the building. As well, the creation of a new and additional access to the building from Lundy's Lane is something Mr. Pingue had requested and the Region had been contacted given the road is a Regional road. Mr. Pingue has generally estimated that he would be investing approximately $200,000 in the building for restoration work. This work would be completed over a number of years, or in stages and occupants would also be in the building in stages as well. The future tenants or occupants of the restored building are still under review by Mr. Pingue. Some of his potential end uses include business offices and an art gallery/museum. Mr. Pingue intends to operate the building on a `break even basis' whereby the rent would provide the revenues needed cover the annual building operating costs, including utilities. Mr. Pingue has indicated that a long term lease (i.e., 50 years) or operating agreement be developed. It is his preference that the building continues to be owned by the City of Niagara Falls. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: 4 inLoN Denyse M' rnssey, Director o Parks, Recreation & Culture Ed Dujlovic, it Attachments dm /das S:1Council\Council 20081R- 2008 -24 - Recreation Property & Building End Use Update.wpd irector of Community Services acDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Jame 25, 2997 Members: BACKGROUND: Niagar arpjA Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair •and Members of Community Services Committee City. of Niagara Falls, Ontario Re: R-2007-10 Recreation Property & Building End Use Working Together to Serve Our Community k • The recornmend.ation(s). • contained in this. repett were adopted in comrinittee • ratified . by City Council • RECOMMENDATION: 1 That Council approve the expansion of Lundy's Lane Cemetery and the development of a pedestrian gateway with enhanced beautification on the property located at 7565 Lundy's Lane (former Recreation Commission Building) by conversion of this property. 2. That an application for the expansion of the cemetery be submitted to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for review and approval. On June 12, 2006, a report to Council (see attached Council Report R-2006-16) identified the need for the Lundy's Lane Cemetery expansion with an enhanced beautification of the corner at Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road. This would require the demolition of the former Recreation Commission Building. The Municipal Heritage Committee, however, requested that Staff investigate the adaptive re-use of the building due to the cultural heritage significance of the property. (Council Report PO-2006-77) The June 12, 2006, report was subsequently deferred, in December 2006, Chapman Murray Associates Architects Inc. was contracted to determine the feasibility of converting the former Recreation Commission Building into a mausoleum, and the revenue potential. The :report which was a very basic estimate indicated that conversion to a mausoleum •would require considerable remedial work., estimated to be in the range of $630,000 to $780,000 to renovate the interior of the existing building including minimal land Orig. • Community Services Department • Parks, Recreation & Culture June 25, 2007 _ 2 . R- 2007 -10 The costs to renovate or re -use the building would require debt financing as a capital project as the cemetery does not have the financial resources in reserve.. The estimated maximum revenue that could be generated from the sale if 76 crypts were achievable (at an average of $8,000 each before care and maintenance fund and GST) is $608,000. It is estimated that the generation of these revenues could take up to four or more years to achieve. It is estimated there would be a minimum net loss to the cemetery in the range of $22,000 to $128,000 in addition to debt and interest costs, and ongoing maintenance costs for the building with the conversion of the building to a mausoleum. In contrast, the recommended cemetery expansion at this location is estimated to provide for up to 300 earth burials and is responsive to the community demand for burials at this cemetery. Revenues of $185,000 are estimated, and based on the client demand for burials at this cemetery, staff anticipates all revenues could be achieved in 2007 pending timing of the approval by the Ministry for a cemetery expansion. The beautification and cemetery expansion project is a combined estimated cost of $350,000 and was included in the 2007 capital budget. The Lundy's Lane BIA has committed $125,000 over a five -year period toward the beautification project beginning in 2007. In discussions with the BIA, the importance of a focal point of the gateway entrance of a clock tower, chime tower or similar premier feature was stressed. The Lundy's Lane BIA's financial support of $125,000 would support the costs for such a feature. The gateway would celebrate the historical significance of the property as an entry to the tourist area. Their May 2007 letter of support is attached. The draft concept development plans for the property, as originally prepared in April 2006, are attached. These plans were developed by staff in conjunction with, and supported by the Lundy's Lane BIA. A special meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee was held on June 8, 2007. Two motions were adopted. 1. That the Municipal Heritage Committee does not object to the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Culture, as contained in Report R- 2007 -10, with the proviso that the planned landscaped area include a more sympathetic structure which incorporates elements of the existing building, taking inspiration from the front facade; and that the Municipal Heritage Committee be consulted for input on the design. The enhanced landscaping and beautification should include a plaque with information on the heritage significance of the property. 2. That staff investigate the possibility of the City donating a portion of the revenue generated from the sale of new cemetery plots in the location of the former Recreation building site, and having them directed to a heritage fund for use in Municipal heritage restoration projects, or Municipal Heritage Committee programs. June 25, 2007 3 - R-2007-10 With respect to Mation..# 1, the requests would be a ftinctionof the design. cOnsiderations of the property. The cultural significance of thecorner property is widely recognized. The opportunity �pportunityto recognize die cultural heritage significance this property is that WhichPRC Staff believes is achievable. With the 'beautification of the site, in combination. with the cemetery expansion. For example, using the priginat brick and stone work from the building via recycling and kicorp0 into areas of the landscape features like columns and walkways Would be expected. • I With respect to Motion # 2 that Staff investigate the possibility of a portion of revenues from cemetery burial revenues be generally directed for heritage projects. Staff Would recommend that the request for additional funding be referred to the 2008 .budget. Additionally, there is an emphasis on generating enhanced revenues for the cemetery and thereby reducing the net subsidy by the tax payer in supporting cemetery services. The need for expanded cemetery plots is a response to the needs of those who wish to rest at the same cemetery as other family members. This project will provide for an expansion of the popular Lundy's Lane Cemetery where there are no further plots available for sale at this time. Recommended by: Approved by: Director of Community Services Denyse cm r of Parks, Recreation & Culture Ed Dujiovic, E Respectfully submitted: 0 MacOona d, Chief Administrative Officer • Attachments . crobertsidas SACouncillCouncil 2007\R-2007-10 - Recreation Property & Building End Use.wpd Cynthia Roberts Manager of Parks and Cemeteries Parks and Recreation Department City of Niagara Falls May 14, 2007 Dear Cynthia: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lundy's Lane BIA to offer our support in concept and by way of a financial commitment to the proposed beautification plan for the expansion of The Lundy's Lane Cemetery. Our Board was very pleased with the conceptual drawings presented to us at a recent BIA Board meeting on Tuesday, May S We are looking forward to their participation in the planning process that will lead to the completion of this very exciting project. Our Board has voted to offer a total financial commitment of $125,000 — that is, $25,000 per year beginning this year and continuing annually over the next 5 years. We truly believe that this decision to commit financially to the project will be beneficial to all members of the BIA as it will improve what is a major entry point to our business area. The lack of beautification at this intersection has been a subject of concern within our BIA for quite some time. In addition, we are proud that we would be supporting a concept that not only meets our needs but that is also helping to satisfy a very important need within the community due to the lack of burial plots at this cemetery. The proposed plan is an excellent example of how two interest groups working closely together can achieve a plan of action that is beneficial to all. Sincerely, Fran Berry Chair of Lundy's Lane BIA *VI 04 • t' 1 if I 7. - . • ' • TheF y of Niagara Falls Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture 4310 Queen Street P.Q. Box 1 023 Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.niagar fails.ca Tel: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 358 -7404 E- mail: dmorrisseyeniagarafalis.ca June 12, 2446 Re: R - 200646 - Recreation Property & Building End Ilse 1. That Council approve the expansion of Lundy's Lane Cemetery and the development of a pedestrian gateway with enhanced beautification on the property located at 7565 Lundy's Lane (former Recreation Commission building) by conversion of this property. 2. That an application for the expansion of the cemetery be submitted to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for review and approval. The City of Niagara Falls owns the property (0.165 acres) on the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road that is adjacent to the Lundy's Lane Cemetery, a cemetery established in 1820. The corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road is also considered an important tourism gateway to Lundy's Lane, A report was included on the May 2, 2045, Community Services Agenda. (See attached Report R- 2005 -08) that recommended the conversion of the property for cemetery purposes based on the BMA consulting report. Key to the May 2, 2005, recommendation was that it was predicated on creating additional revenues for the cemetery by a strategic use of the site to achieve a revenue positive end use for this site. Due to an expression of Merest in the building and property at that time by other organizations the report was deferred. Working Together to Serve Our Community R-2006-16 Denyse Morrissey Director frNIS MATTER DEFERRED BY COUNCIL 1 June 12, 2006 .2 . R -200646 Organizations that had indicated an interest in this site were Niagara Falls Tourism, Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls Multicultural Network, and Lundy's Lane BIA. Communications from Niagara Falls Tourism, Winter Festival of Lights and Niagara Falls Multicultural Network are attached. The Recreation Commission Building was vacated with the relocation of Parks, Recreation & Culture to the MacBain Community Centre in September 2005. The building, while generally assessed as structurally sound, would require considerable remedial work and monies invested to continue its use for any purpose. Additionally, considerable water damage occurred in approximately February 2006. The building is not wheelchair- accessible. Issues related to traffic at this busy corner, coupled with the challenges resulting with entrance to and exiting from the existing parking lot, have also been identified as concerns. The 2006 budget does not reflect inclusion of any costs associated with this site to support continued operation of the building or property for any purpose or the costs which would likely result in the financial long term commitments of the City. Recent discussions and meetings with the Lundy's Lane BIA provided an opportunity to review how a dynamic partnership approach, including .financial investment and commitment in the project by the BIA, can be achieved. The partnership project would provide for cemetery expansion while at the same time creating a significant landscape feature, allow celebration of the history of our community, and add a pedestrian gateway at the comer of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road. A pedestrian gateway would also include a beautification project as a major component of the project to compliment the cemetery expansion. The cemetery expansion would include new plots (earth burials) columbaria (cremation niches) as well as a scattering garden (cremated remains). The support of the Lundy's Lane BIA. to this project is outlined in its attached letter dated May 1, 2006. A general concept drawing of this project is attached. Morgan Funeral Home and Patterson Funeral Home from Niagara'Falls have also provided their endorsement of the expansion of the Lundy's Lane Cemetery. The need for more plots for the families they serve is also supported and recognized by the two funeral directors as outlined in their attached letters. Very generally, the project cost is estimated to be $320,000 (plus a $30,000 contingency) to achieve the gateway features. Recommended amenities include large trees (spaded), gateway pillars, significant and very dramatic horticultural plantings, stone work and landscaping, a major feature of a clock or bell tower, (the most expensive element of the project) historical and interpretive signage, armourstone accents, patterned walkways and benches. The cemetery expansion would provide for an estimated maximum of 300 earth burials and additional net revenues to the cemetery of approximately $200,000 which would be applied to the cost of the project. • Jane 12, 2006 ~ 3 - R- 2006-16 All costs of the project in 2006 would be paid for from revenues generated from the sale of interment. rights at the cemetery expansion, as well as from financial commitments of project partners such as the Lundy's Lane BIA, and donations. The breadth of the project would be adapted and revised financially for g,ateway and landscaping enhancements consistent with the financial support available in 2006. As noted, Lundy's Lane Cemetery was established in 1820 by the first Niagara Falls' Methodist congregation. The cemetery, which is located beside the "Red Meeting House" church, is the resting place for .many of Niagara Falls' early settlers. Currently, the cemetery does not have any additional burial space and, therefore, is not able to meet the needs of families who wish to join their family and also have a resting place at this cemetery. The Lundy's Lane Cemetery is also a popular destination in its own right for reasons of community and Canadian history, (including the War of 1812) as well as for family genealogy. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Cynthia A. Roberts Manager of Cemeteries & Operations Planning Recommended by: Denyse Morrissey Director of Parks, Re reation & Culture ' John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Attachments S:\Council\Council 2006\R 2006 -16 Recreation Property & Building End Use.wpd twidy's aite - 1441i12' 1 :504- vi1/49 - c MRIST bE - ,N 1014 Niagara E s, Canada 6400 Lur s Lane, Niagara Falls, O L2 1 T6 �.1undyslane.corr Dear Denyse May 1, 2006 Attention: Denyse Morrissey, Director of Parks and Recreation City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On 1.,2E 6X5 Thank you for the time taken to prepare for and hold the recent meeting where we discussed the proposed redevelopment of the site of the former Parks and Recreation Department Building. We are very excited about the presentation that was made to us regarding this site. We are especially pleased that our BIA.'s vision for developing a consistent, strong and focused image for our area was addressed as part oftbis proposal. Your concept was able to effectively meld our BIA.'s needs with the needs of the community and the City of Niagara Falls as a whole. This proposed project would. dramatically raise the visual, horticultural and historical perspective of this very important corner. This intersection has been identified in both the Streetscape Development for Lundy's Lane Master Plan (April 1999) and in the City of Niagara Falls Streetscape Master Flan and Urban Design Guidelines (October 2001) as being a major entry corridor to our city. As such, the proposed and proper treatment of this space is of significant importance. The inclusion of a "gateway feature" and "celebration place" that includes historical displays aimed at to commemorating and recapturing some of the city's history of Lundy's Lane and the War of 1 812 that has been lost with modern development in the area is critical to this proposal. Your redevelopment concept fully embraces these vital elements and, therefore, has our full support and endorsement. We also now realize and better understand the needs of the community with regards to our city's high demand for space at this cemetery. We better appreciate the need to demolish this building in order to accommodate both the need for increased space and also to accommodate the landscape requirements of this high profile intersection. We truly feel that a fair and appropriate solution to the redevelopment of this space been achieved.. This proposal requires a certain level of compromise on the part of both our BIA and the Parks and Recreation Department. As presented to us at the meeting the proposed plan seems to furl the needs of each party in a runner that is more than satisfactory. This improved vision is certainly worthy of our backing, not only in principal, but also in terms of financial support. Our BIA is totally committed to being a part of the planning process for this project and is fully prepared to offer and negotiate monetary input once we have a better understanding of the total cost of this project and the timeframe within which it can be completed. With our combined commitment to this proposed plan, the Lundy's Lane BIA and the City of Niagara Palls are ensuring the continuation of the much needed, wonderful changes that have begun. to have an impact in enhancing and improving Lundy's Lane and the city as well. Thank you for your efforts to work cooperatively with our BIA and for addressing our concerns and our needs. Respectfully, Len Cade, of Lundy's Lane BIA. cc. Mayor Ted Salci John MacDonald May 29, 2006 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci Members of City Council Niagara Falls, Ontario Your Worship and Members of Council We are writing with respect to the former Parks and Recreation building located on the northeast comer of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane. While we understand there are a number of community organations which would like to use the building for meetings and other events, we contend that the property would be better suited as a natural extension of Lundy's Lane Cemetery. There are many other venues in the city which could be accessed by local groups to serve their needs. Furthermore, the building itself is in need of repair and does nothing to visually enhance the surrounding area. We routinely get requests from families as to availability of graves in Lundy's Lane Cemetery. Many people have loved ones buried there only to realize that there is no space for future generations of family to be interred as well. Furthermore, extending the cemetery would only serve to enhance the streetscape appeal of Lundy's Lane itself. Our cemetery staff does a wonderful job in maintaining the property and many people remark on how fortunate we are to have such beautifully kept properties. From a revenue standpoint, undoubtedly the graves would sell very quickly. We know ofa number of families that would jump at the chance to purchase lots there. We respectfully ask that your council consider this request which we believe is the best use for the property. Thank you for your kind consideration, ru t uth Aran and Ed Nieuwestecg Patterson Funeral home June 1, 2006 Dear Dean: Dina Fazio General Manager Mr. Dean Iorfida City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls City Hall, P.D. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 NIAGARA FALLS * ONTARIO *CANADA g lib miimilliMIMINISIMOMIMPrirmsrlmaimielumemmarilaillmillil RE: Former Parks & Recreation Department building Via E-Mail Further to the correspondence date February 16, 2006,1 wish to advise you that the Winter Festival of Lights no longer wishes to pursue the possibility of utilizing the former Parks & Recreation Department building on Lundy's Lane as a site for the Festival office. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS cc: Ethel White- Ashby, WFOL Chair Anna Pierce, Niagara Falls Tourism Serge Felicetti, City of Niagara Falls Business Development Office Fwd: Parks and Recreation Bui din a FYI From: Dean Iorfda To Denyse Morrissey; Karen Kitney Date: 6/1/2006 10:25:00 AM Subject. Fwd Parks and Recreation Building >>> "Serge Felicettf' <sfetcetti @niagarafalls.ca> 6/1/2006 10:15 AM > >> > >> "Anna Pierce" < apierce ©niagarafalistourism.com> 6/112006 11:13 AM » Dear Serge: Please be advised that, given the extensive damage incurred at the Lundy's Lane Parks and Recreation Building from a recent flood, the building would no longer suit our purposes for office space. Niagara Falls Tourism would like to withdraw our interest in the building. Thank you for your cooperation and on -going support. Anna Pierce Manager Niagara Falls Tourism 5515 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3X4 Tel: (905) 356 -6061 Ext. 17 Mobile: (905) 329 -3608 Fax: (905) 356 -5667 E -mail: < mailto: apierceC ©niagarafailstourism.com> apierce@niagarafallstourism.com »> Monika Seymour < 1,. Tnseymour ®niagarafalls.library.on ca > 2/28/2006 11 :44 AM »3 Steve, I sit on the Board of Directors of the Niagara Falls Multicultural Network as part of our community partnershipsfoutreach commitment. As you may or may not know, the group has been running programs for newcomers for the last several years out of St Pauls Lutheran Church on Victoria Avenue. This is a non profit group and currently they pay about $500.00 (under review) rent for the space they use. Since day one they have been looking for a permanent home for the longterm & one of the directors keeps bringing up the old P&R. building. I wonder if you can give me a candid comment on whether or not this would ever be a realistic option - I don't know whether there are plans for the building in the future...but more in terms of running the building on a limited financial budget (in view of its age etc). Can you give me a ball park number for Heating & utilities....is it more than 5500.00 a month? Your comments would be appreciated Monika Seymour Monika Seymour (Ms) Manager of Public Services Niagara Falls Public Library 4848 Victoria Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 4C5 905- 356-8080 Fax 905 - 356 -7004 mseymourf niagarafall, s,library.on..ca MORSE & sat; CHAPEL 5911 MAIN STREET NUOARA PAILS. ONTARIO 1-9Q$ -356 -3550 L2G SZ7 1905- 336 49916 FACSIMILE G. ERNEST*MORGAN, DIRECTOR September 30, 2005 Est. 1326 MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES MORSE Sr SON UMTI'ED wwwanergartfunaal.ma NIAGARA•ON -ThE -LAKE CHAPEL 415 REGENT STREET NAAOARk t- rTE - LAXE ONTARIO Est 1405.46E42Z LOS 110 1959 1905 -356 -9916 FACSIMILE PHILIP D. SCREEN. D4RECCOR Mayor Tel Salci and Members of Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P. 0. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Mayor Salci and Aldermen: Re:R 200508 -- Recreation Building End Use • We wish to offer our strong endorsement of the recommendation offered by both the Parks, Recreation & Culture staff and your consultant, BMA Management Consulting Inc., to "demolish the (former Recreation) building and use the land for cohumbaria and other interment options." As indicated in their detailed analysis, this option has the least risk and the greatest revenue potential for the City. 1 would also support the idea shared by the members of the Park in the City Committee that the corner of Montose Road and Lundy's Lane would benefit from the increased greening and beautification. As Canada's oldest funeral home (1826), and certainly Stamford Township area's first funeral home, we have been providing services to families choosing the Lundy's Lane Cemetery for many years, dating back to when it first existed as a Methodist cemetery. We have found it very difficult over the last several years to continually disappoint City families by having to inform ahem there is no longer grave space available at Lundy's Lane (as of this date, only 1 full single plot and 0 cremation plots remain unsold). It is very important to succeeding generations, that they are able to arrange for final disposition of family members in the same cemetery in which many of their former relatives are interred. We estimate that our Funeral Directors and our Pre - arrangement Plaimer have to inform Page 1 of 2 OCT DECEIVE; a s 2005 ,� MKS, RECREATION CULTURE families at least twice or more each month that they will have to make an altercate choice from Lundy's Lane Cemetery for final disposition. The staff at the Cemetery administration office would not be aware of most of these disappointed lilies, as they would have been informed by members of our staff prior to contact with their office. Further, by increasing the number of grave spaces available for purchase, the City stands to realize increased funds for both operation and longgtenn trust benefit (i.e_ Perpetual Care & Maintenance Funds). In closing, .I again encourage you to adopt the recommendation of your Parks, Recreation & Culture staffand ofBMA. Management Consulting Inc. Page 2Of2 • he City of Parks, Recreation & Culture !t`�ti`Q Falls P.O. Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 ;43 ; dc1 Ra s Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.cityr.nie raEaas.en.ca Tel.: (905) 3564521 Fax: (905) 3564404 E -mail: akon lty,niagarafalis,on.ca Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Community Services Department May 2, 2005 Adele Kon Director tTHIS MATTER DEFERRED BY council Re: R - 2005 -05 - Recreation Building End Use RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the demolition of the Recreation Commission building (7565 Lundy's Lane) and convert the entire property for cemetery purposes. BACKGROUND The MacBain Community Centre is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2005. At this time, the Parks, Recreation & Culture staff will relocate from the Recreation Building situated at the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road to the new Centre. A study was conducted in 2003 by BMA Management Consulting Inc. to determine the "highest and best use" oftheRecreation Building once it was vacated. The attached Study looked into three options for the best use of the property. The options are as follows: 1. Sale ofthe property to a bird party; 2. Alternate cemetery operational uses for the building; 3. Development of lands for cemetery purposes. A detailed analysis, including a summary ofthe advantages, disadvantages, risks and opportunities for each optionwas conducted byBl iA Consultants. The final analysis recommends that the highest and best use ofthe property would be to "demolish the building and use the land for columbaria and other interment options." This option has the least risk and the greatest revenue potential. The Lundy's Lane Cemetery is Located adjacent to the Recreation property and, therefore, the land transition to cemetery use would be appropriate. There is a high demand for burial space in this cemetery however, at present, there are less than ten single lots available for sale and there are several people on a waiting list requesting double plots. R- 2005 -04 May 2, 2005 The 2003 Study recommends that the City should focus the property development on building Colunabaria, with space left over for traditional burials. Staff believes that a better use of the property is to develop the land for traditional burial plots (double 'plots and crernatiotx plots) with an area reserved for Columbaria. The rationale is that the fast Columbarlurn was installed at Fairview Cemetery in September 2003 and the niche sales are slower than anticipate. Also, in September 2004, the City took ova the management and. operation of the Stamford Green Heritage Columbarivxn.. With the two Coluaabaria now in opearation, it is believed the market is not ready for additional Cofumbaria at this time. The projected costs to demolish the existing building, survey for cemetery plots, landscape and beautification is $15,000. Over a tea yearperiood, it is expected that 400 cemetery lots would be sold bringing in revenue of more than 5206 and an additional $ 137,600 in Perpetual Care & Maintenance Funds. The future installation ofa Columbarium wilt realize more than S100,000 in additional revenue and Perpetual Care & Maintenance Funds. Revalues are based on 2005 rates. A portion of the building is currently used by the Niagara District Art Association and they are in favour of relocating to the Community Resource Building, The Niagara Falls Concert Band also uses the building to store its music, Staffwill atteatpt to find the Band an alternative Location. The proposed cemetery expansion was shared with the park in the City Committee and they supported the option to expand the existing cemetery. The corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose is considered aprominent City comer that would benefit from increased greening and beautification. The Committee unaniinously supported the following motionmade by Loretta Burke and seconded by Paisley Janvary Po ol: To support the third alternative and to beauty the corner of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane and that the funds for development and ongoing mahtte©ance be Included in the cemetery budget Conclusion: Due to the popularity of, and public demand for more burial spaces in the Lundy's Lane Cemetery, as well as the proximity of the Cemetery to the Recreation Building property, Staffbelieves that the highest and best use for the property would be for cemetery purposes. Prepared by Respectfully submitted: WAir Cy nthi a A. Roberts Manager of Cemeteries & Operations Planning - 2 _ R- 2005 -08 ft John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer May 2, 2005 - 3 - R-2005-08 • Recommeaded b A' ee on Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture AK/CBJdas At S:lCaunc111Counci120455R 2OO5 -O8 Recreation Building End Use.wp i .. 9/24/2 07 Den se Morrisse - Recreation Buildin f P e2 Sent By: Pingue Construction; 1111; The City of Niagara Falls Canada P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Sep - 19 - 07 11:29AM; Page 2 GENERAL CONTRACTING PROJECT MANAGEMENT F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. ( Established 1964 ) 6440 Montrose Road , Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 1L9 Telephone ( 905) 356 -3186 or ( 905 ) 374 -8989 Fax : ( 905 ) 356 -5803 September 18, 2007 To His Worship , Ted Salci and Members of Council 1 heard that council has decided to demolish the Recreation Building on the corner of 7665 Lundy's Land and Montrose Road to expand the cemetery. It would be a great loss to the City of Niagara Falls to demolish a building built in 1915 used for the purpose of a school and for the community to have a meeting place and make decisions for the future of Niagara. 1 had Joe Ha of Joseph T.K. Ha Engineering Inc. and Lou Marcantonio of 2 M architects inspect the building ( please see attached comments ). We can not find any defects on the exterior or interior structurally or architecturally. The stone work and bricks are excellent. We noticed chisel marks in the stone which indicates a way of splitting stone into a small size. The rock face has definitely been done by a hard working skilled person who was dedicated to precision. From my experience I do not believe there is any new building which can compare to this building. It has the finest workmanship that we can not afford today. Let us not forget that in 1915 all the work was done by manual labor , they did not have access to all of the equipment we use today. III 1 9/24/2007 Den se Morrisse Recreation Buildin df Pa e Sent By: Pingue Construction; 1111; Sep -19 -07 11:29AM; Page 3/4 I came here in 1 959 and I remember a police station and I also remember that in 1982 we had lots of meeting there for Club Italia. It was also used by the Niagara Soccer Association and I am sure many others. The addition on the east side of the building is a testament to the difference in the quality of workmanship and materials . There can be no comparison between these two , the addition being totally unacceptable. His Worship Ted Salci and Members of Council , I would really appreciate your consideration to maintain this Historical Building for the future. How can we decide the future when we don't maintain evidence of the past History. Your Worship , I would like to be on the agenda next Monday September 24, 2007. Sincerely FP /cs F iciano Pingue Mr. Felix Pingue F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. 6440 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1L9 Dear Mr. Pingue: Niagiraa11s CANADA October 15, 2007 In follow -up to your presentation to Council during the Community Services Meeting of September 24, 2007, the previously approved Council report (and scheduled) demolition of the building was put on hold. The next steps is for staff to provide a report back to Council which would include detailing any potential short and long terms costs to the City. Thank you for meeting with myself and Mr. Ed Duj lovic on October 10, 2007, to discuss your proposal. This meeting generally provided staff with some clarification related to your offer to fully refurbish the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building located at 7565 Lundy's Lane. In summary, the following were the key discussion points of our meeting: 1. All costs for the repair and refurbishment of the building which would include compliance with any `barrier free' building requirements are those you are prepared to support. The removal of the part of the building known as the `Art Gallery' would be included in your plans. 2. The building had been prepared for demolition whereby salvageable materials were removed for use in other city facilities. As well, specific utility and services were shut off or removed and this included the removal of the furnace. You requested that reinstatement of the furnace and applicable services was something you wished to complete at this time, at your cost. 1 The formal property of the cemetery (approx. 120 feet x 30 feet) which is currently being used for the parking lot for the building would return to the cemetery. 4. The Lundy's Lane BIA has expressed an interest in sustaining the building. As part of next steps, the BIA would be contacted by staff to discuss if the $125,000 commitment (over 5 years) for the approved major landscape and beautification gateway project would be re- assigned to this project. Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Ext 3331 Fax 905 -356 -7404 drnorrissey ©niagarafalls.ca 5. The concerns of traffic and the accident rates at the busy comer was reviewed related to entrance and exiting from the parking lot on Montrose. You suggested that creating dedicated entrance and exits could provide solutions. This could include a new dedicated entrance off Lundy's Lane. 6. Your intended end use of the building is for community use (including a community meeting/board room) in contrast to commercial or business use with direct management of the building by your company. The options discussed including the building being declared surplus by the City and your purchase of the building, as well as the development of a long term lease (20 years for example) for your operation of the building. Again, thank you for meeting with us on October 10, 2007, and for providing us with greater details regarding your proposal. DM /das cc: Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Dean Torfida, Director of Council Services and City Clerk R: \OldRecBuildingMemo.wpd 2 Yours truly, inorh Denysd Morrissey Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture SENT BY FAX & ORDINARY MAIL Mr. Felix Pingue F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. 6440 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1L9 Dear Felix: NiagaraJ CANADA November 29, 2007 Thank you for requesting to meet with myself (with Steve Hamilton also attending) on October 29, 2007, to further review the summary provided to you from the October 10, 2007, meeting with yourself, Ed Dujlovic and myself. Our meeting of October 29, 2007, provided staff with more information related to your proposal to refurbish the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building located at 7565 Lundy's Lane. In summary, the following were the general points of discussion: 1. You asked that the City consider providing direct financial support for the project equivalent to the costs (approximately $70,000) that had been budgeted for the demolition of the old recreation building with the original gateway beautification project. With respect to this request, senior staff has reviewed in the context of the original project whereby the costs of the demolition were being offset by the burial fees generated. There was no projected cost of the cemetery expansion, including demo of the building to the taxpayer. At this time, no costs have been included in the 2008 budget and staff would not recommend that $70, 000 be allocated to the project consistent with the approach for the landscape beautification project. 2. You asked for an update on the status of your request regarding the reinstatement of the furnace and applicable services given your concerns about the absence of heat, It was noted that the consideration of space heaters as a viable solution had been suggested by staff however, the safety concerns with such an option was noted. Staff has assessed the reinstatement of heat for the building and with the absence of water, the impact of water lines freezing or breaking is eliminated. It is the recommendation of staff that heating of the building is not required: The use of space heaters while mentioned for consideration by staff, and staff agree with. `. ": also not a viable option. Commun ty Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Working Together to Serve Our Community Ext 3331 Fax 905 -356 -7404 dmorrissey @niagarafal ls.ca _2_ 3. You confirmed you understood that the property that is registered and designated as cemetery property (approx. 120 feet x 30 feet and that is currently being used for parking) would return to the cemetery and this would not impact your proposal plans. Pending parking needs being met, you noted that the opportunity to dedicate more area back to the cemetery could be considered to assist with the burial needs of the community at this cemetery. 4. You outlined and stressed that the end use of a restored building would be for community use vs. for profit enterprise. The proposed end users that you have suggested, at this time, consist of a wine retailer and a cured meat retailer. 5. The Lundy's Lane BIA had recently completed a tour of the building (their BRAG committee) . The BIA has indicated that they require greater information and details on the plans to make a more informed decision regarding the reassignment of $125,000 commitment (over 5 years) originally committed by the BIA to the major landscape and beautification gateway project at this comer. 6. Barrier Free Access was identified by staff as a topic that would require further review to confirm the extent requirements and conditions via the building code and other applicable provincial legislation regarding this building. 7. The Heritage Committee (October 1, 2007, memo attached) has also formally asked to be "included in any and all future discussions regarding the building at 7565 Lundy's Lane ". A future meeting would be coordinated by staff to bring together yourself, staff, the BIA and the representatives of the Heritage Committee. As a next step in preparing a report to Council, (we expect in January 2008) we would like to schedule a meeting with yourself, City staff the Lundy's Lane BIA and representatives of the Municipal Heritage Committee for Wednesday December 12, 200711:00 am to 12:30 pm at City Hall. Please let me know if you are available on this date and time. Alternatively, please suggest other dates and times in December that might be convenient to your schedule. The survey of the property, as it is too large to provide via fax, will be forwarded in the regular mail today. Again, thank you for meeting with staff on October 29, 2007, regarding your proposal and I can be reached at (905) 365 -7521 ext. 3331. Yours truly, DM /das cc: John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services Dean Iorfida, Director of Council Services and City Clerk 441 iv )1/ Denyse Morrissey Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture � �� \� o � | ! | ■ � 2 _ <® Jyƒ / nn �I_ % � w \ i' 1 drawing NU. FENCE RELOCATION RECREATION BUILDING CORNER pra)tat UUR LUNDY'S LANE CEMETERY EXPANSION a O ON A4 wwR � Aq pMadde � ■ ■O � \ j | ■ | 1111' . *PP nettptu 1.01 •ou lupe* ! ®i ■ � | Wel A3)I I I 4310 QUEEN EMMET L IEN AA FALLS. 0N1AIV PARKS. RECREA000 A LANDSCAPE MON Ac 0E 14E40000 : (000) 330-7021 ` ! � or A4 1,t.PNP Ogee rr was •ev yet 52 C / 0 Z -9 2 200 a or of, arts, IL Piz C tt ;ho te ' t g,.2$ 0.40 • 9/24/2 07 Denvse Morrisse Recreation Buildin df Pa e2 Sent By: Pingue Construction; 1111; The City of Niagara Falls Canada P.Q. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Sep - 19 -07 11:29AM; Page 2 GENERAL CONTRACTING PROJECT MANAGEMENT F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. ( Established 1964 ) 6440 Montrose Road , Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 1L9 Telephone ( 905) 356 -3186 or ( 905 ) 374 -8989 Fax : ( 905) 356 -5803 September 18, 2007 To His Worship , Ted Salci and Members of Council : I heard that council has decided to demolish the Recreation Building on the corner of 7665 Lundy's Land and Montrose Road to expand the cemetery. It would be a great loss to the City of Niagara Falls to demolish a building built in 1915 used for the purpose of a school and for the community to have a meeting place and make decisions for the future of Niagara. 1 had Joe Ha of Joseph T.K. Ha Engineering Inc. and Lou Marcantonio of 2 M architects inspect the building ( please see attached comments ). We can not find any defects on the exterior or interior structurally or architecturally. The stone work and bricks are excellent. We noticed chisel marks in the stone which indicates a way of splitting stone into a small size. The rock face has defmitely been done by a hard working skilled person who was dedicated to precision. From any experience I do not believe there is any new building which can compare to this building. it has the finest workmanship that we can not afford today. Let us not forget that in 1915 all the work was done by manual labor , they did not have access to all of the equipment we use today. 9/24/2007 Den se Morrisse - Recreation Buildin .pdf • • Pa e Sent By: Pingue Construction; 1111; I came here in 1959 and I remember a police station and I also remember that in 1982 we had lots of meeting there for Club Italia.. It was also used by the Niagara Soccer Association and I am sure many others. The addition on the east side of the building is a testament to the difference in the quality of workmanship and materials . There can be no comparison between these two , the addition being totally unacceptable. His Worship Ted Salci and Members of Council , I would really appreciate your consideration to maintain this Historical Building for the future. How can we decide the future when we don't maintain evidence of the past History. Your Worship , I would like to be on the agenda next Monday September 24, 2007. Sincerely FP /cs Sep - 19 - 07 11 :29AM; Page 3/4 Feliciano Pingue Mr. Felix Pingue F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. 6440 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1L9 Dear Mr. Pingue: Niag aura alts CANADA October 15, 2007 In follow -up to your presentation to Council during the Community Services Meeting of September 24, 2007, the previously approved Council report (and scheduled) demolition of the building was put on hold. The next steps is for staff to provide a report back to Council which would include detailing any potential short and long terms costs to the City. Thank you for meeting with myself and Mr. Ed Dujlovic on October 10, 2007, to discuss your proposal. This meeting generally provided staff with some clarification related to your offer to fully refurbish the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building located at 7565 Lundy's Lane. In summary, the following were the key discussion points of our meeting: 1. All costs for the repair and refurbishment of the building which would include compliance with any `barrier free' building requirements are those you are prepared to support. The removal of the part of the building known as the `Art Gallery' would be included in your plans. 2. The building had been prepared for demolition whereby salvageable materials were removed for use in other city facilities. As well, specific utility and services were shut off or removed and this included the removal of the furnace. You requested that reinstatement of the furnace and applicable services was something you wished to complete at this time, at your cost. 1 The formal property of the cemetery (approx. 120 feet x 30 feet) which is currently being used for the parking lot for the building would return to the cemetery. 4. The Lundy's Lane BIA has expressed an interest in sustaining the building. As part of next steps, the BIA would be contacted by staff to discuss if the $125,000 commitment (over 5 years) for the approved major landscape and beautification gateway project would be re- assigned to this project. Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Ext 3331 Fax 905 -356 -7404 drnorrissey @niagarafails.ca - 2 5. The concerns of traffic and the accident rates at the busy comer was reviewed related to entrance and exiting from the parking lot on Montrose. You suggested that creating dedicated entrance and exits could provide solutions. This could include a new dedicated entrance off Lundy's Lane. 6. Your intended end use of the building is for community use (including a community meeting/board room) in contrast to commercial or business use with direct management of the building by your company. The options discussed including the building being declared surplus by the City and your purchase of the building, as well as the development of a long term lease (20 years for example) for your operation of the building. Again, thank you for meeting with us on October 10, 2007, and for providing us with greater details regarding your proposal. R:101dRecBuildingMemo.wpd Yours truly, DM /das cc: Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Dean Iorf da, Director of Council Services and City Clerk 4/4 ni4i DenysJ Morrissey Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture SENT BY FAX & ORDINARY MAIL Mr. Felix Pingue F. Pingue & Sons Construction Ltd. 6440 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1L9 Dear Felix: Niag aY' j. ails CANADA November 29, 2007 Thank you for requesting to meet with myself (with Steve Hamilton also attending) on October 29, 2007, to further review the summary provided to you from the October 10, 2007, meeting with yourself, Ed Dujlovic and myself. Our meeting of October 29, 2007, provided staff with more information related to your proposal to refurbish the former Parks, Recreation & Culture building located at 7565 Lundy's Lane. In summary, the following were the general points of discussion: 1. You asked that the City consider providing direct financial support for the project equivalent to the costs (approximately $70,000) that had been budgeted for the demolition of the old recreation building with the original gateway beautification project. With respect to this request, senior staff has reviewed in the context of the original project whereby the costs of the demolition were being offset by the burial fees generated. There was no projected cost of the cemetery expansion, including demo of the building to the taxpayer. At this time, no costs have been included in the 2008 budget and staff would not recommend that $70, 000 be allocated to the project consistent with the approach for the landscape beautification project. 2. You asked for an update on the status of your request regarding the reinstatement of the furnace and applicable services given your concerns about the absence of heat. It was noted that the consideration of space heaters as a viable solution had been suggested by staff however, the safety concerns with such an option was noted. Staff has assessed the reinstatement of heat for the building and with the absence of water, the impact of water lines freezing or breaking is eliminated. It is the recommendation of staff that heating of the building is not requited: The use of space heaters while mentioned for consideration by staff, and staff agree with. c also not a viable option. Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Working Together to Serve Our Community Ext 3331 Fax 905 -356 -7404 dmorrissey @niagarafalis.ca - 2 - 3. You coed you understood that the property that is registered and designated as cemetery property (approx. 120 feet x 30 feet and that is currently being used for parking) would return to the cemetery and this would not impact your proposal plans. Pending parking needs being met, you noted that the opportunity to dedicate more area back to the cemetery could be considered to assist with the burial needs of the community at this cemetery. 4. You outlined and stressed that the end use of a restored building would be for community use vs. for profit enterprise. The proposed end users that you have suggested, at this time, consist of a wine retailer and a cured meat retailer. 5. The Lundy's Lane BIA had recently completed a tour of the building (their BRAG committee) . The BIA has indicated that they require greater information and details on the plans to make a more informed decision regarding the reassignment of $125,000 commitment (over 5 years) originally committed by the BIA to the major landscape and beautification gateway project at this corner. 6. Barrier Free Access was identified by staff as a topic that would require further review to conf mi the extent requirements and conditions via the building code and other applicable provincial legislation regarding this building. 7. The Heritage Committee (October 1, 2007, memo attached) has also formally asked to be "included in any and all future discussions regarding the building at 7565 Lundy's Lane ". A future meeting would be coordinated by staff to bring together yourself, staff, the BIA and the representatives of the Heritage Committee. As a next step in preparing a report to Council, (we expect in January 2008) we would like to schedule a meeting with yourself, City staff the Lundy's Lane BIA and representatives of the Municipal Heritage Committee for Wednesday December 12, 2007 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at City Hall. Please let me know if you are available on this date and time. Alternatively, please suggest other dates and times in December that might be convenient to your schedule. The survey of the property, as it is too large to provide via fax, will be forwarded in the regular mail today. Again, thank you for meeting with staff on October 29, 2007, regarding your proposal and I can be reached at (905) 365 -7521 ext. 3331. Yours truly, DM /das cc: John MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services Dean Iorfida, Director of Council Services and City Clerk (- /t1 It )1 Denyse Morrissey Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture 0 • 1 • VI 1 NV1d J ON3O3 . , I 1 itifiiii *swing title FENCE RELOCATION RECREATION BUILDING CORNER projsot IRI. LUNDY'S LANE CEMETERY EXPANSION if A 5 . 17 2 t Z 1. .- Hill I 111. Rif 10 ' Immo 1111 NSF ugetAv 00 JrJ L I d ■ -, 1 167 BIIB nil 4310 DUNN STREET MAGMA IO. FALLS, ONTAR L R C•AP ECREATIo A INENNINE t SpS SST -7 611 , .. 1::::11..... or AR P•AuP I draw fr spee I shacked by 30 muniaipal rNaenac na eu ymd 1 t J { 1 un June 23, 2008 Members: Re: TS- 2008 -38 Request to Park on Boulevard RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: NiagaraFalls Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario TS- 2008 -38 It is recommended that the request for boulevard parking be denied and that businesses along Park Street near Victoria Avenue, not having sufficient off - street parking facilities, be offered on- street permit parking passes. Following the completion of road reconstruction in the Park Street and Victoria Avenue area, some of the municipal boulevards were overlaid with asphalt so that the maintenance of a grassed boulevard would not be a concern in this commercial area. Boulevards are not designed to support the weight of a vehicle. Subsequently, it was identified that numerous vehicles, including trucks, were utilizing the boulevard to park as illustrated in the photo below. Staff sent notices to the business owners in the area, advising them that boulevards were not designed to support vehicles, and that the City was requesting owners advise their visitors or clients to refrain from parking on them. Following this, from approximately January 10, 2008 to January 23, 2008 parking control staff issued "warnings only to any vehicles parked illegally in this area, to give them ample time to remove their vehicles before ticketing occurred. Following this warning period, parking violations were issued. One of the tenants, Mr Mark DeMarco has requested that he be allowed to park his vehicle on the inner boulevard of Park Street. Mr. DeMarco has advised staff and Council members through correspondence that he had paved the boulevard adjacent to his property prior to the reconstruction, and had always placed his and his customer's vehicles there. Mr. DeMarco indicated that the City was aware of this, and has suggested that there may have been some form of agreement with the City to permit this use. Box , .1023 falls ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905- 356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Transportation Services June 23, 2008 - 2 - Staff has researched records and cannot locate any type of encroachment agreement for this particular area. TS- 2008 -38 * as illustrated above, vehicles continue to park on the boulevard areas despite warnings and parking violations being issued. City of Niagara Falls Traffic and Parking By -Law 89 -2000 prohibits the parking of any vehicles on boulevards within the City of Niagara Falls. The intent of the by -law is to prohibit parking on boulevards for the following reasons: • to ensure that lands not intended for the support of a vehicle are not damaged to ensure the visibility of pedestrians on sidewalks and motorists when exiting intersections, laneways or driveways • to ensure that any services which may be located under boulevards are not damaged by the weight of vehicles • to accommodate snow windrows from both roadway and sidewalk ploughs, in the winter 9:OOam - 4:OOpm Except by Permit MON -FRI I, June 23, 2008 - 3 - The definition of a boulevard, according to the by -law is as follows: TS- 2008 -38 "Boulevard" means all parts of the highway save and except any roadway, shoulder, driveway or sidewalk and: "Inner Boulevard" means such portions of the highway lying between the lateral boundary and the sidewalk and where there is no sidewalk it means that portion of the highway lying between the lateral boundary and the roadway or the shoulder where such exists. Staff has typically enforced this aspect of the by -law on a complaint or visibility basis. Staff is not recommending the parking of any vehicles in this area for the following reasons: The area in question is an inner boulevard - municipal property Tying between the property line and the curb faced sidewalk. There are two manners in which this area is accessed; across the sidewalk accessibility ramp at the intersection or, from the curb cuts at the side and /or rear of 4602 Victoria Avenue #2 #1 Note placement of the secondary vehicle on the boulevard, at the intersection. It would appear that after entering through the sidewalk ramp, it would require a reverse manoeuver to exit due to the placement of the parking sign circled in red. #2 As shown on the inset, the sidewalk ramp on the south side of Park at Victoria Avenue. June 23, 2008 TS- 2008 -38 • The property immediately to the east of 4602 Victoria, 4774 Park Street would have their visibility greatly reduced when exiting their driveway. • - 4 - The by -law restricts parking within 10 meters of an intersection, which also applies to the boulevards and /or shoulders adjacent to this restriction for visibility purposes. On- street permit parking (free of charge) is available on the north side of Park Street (31 metres east of Victoria to Buckley Ave.) for the use of adjacent business owners. These spaces are located within close proximity to the commercial establishments, and are available for up to twelve hours. (see attached diagram). The centre line pavement markings have been purposely offset to allow for vehicles to park on the north side of the road. Staff responds to numerous complaints or inquiries throughout the year relative to vehicles parking on boulevards. Staff respectfully advises that if an exception is made to the by- law, it would greatly reduce the City's ability to enforce the by -law uniformly and without prejudice or exception, throughout the City. In addition, due to the hostile nature of the requestor, it was determined that the continued enforcement of the parking violation would put Parking Control Officers at undue risk, therefore, Niagara Regional Police were requested to continue to enforce the parking regulation at this location. Additionally, the request to park was for one individual, should Council wish to allow a specific vehicle to park in this area, it will make enforcement appear "targeted" if secondary vehicles are in parked in the same location, as illustrated above. Therefore, it is recommended that the request for boulevard parking be denied and that those businesses, along Park Street near Victoria Avenue, not having sufficient off - street parking facilities be offered on- street permit parking passes. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ed ujlovic, xec e Director of Community Services h- MacDonald, Chief Adminis rative Officer Sue Wheeler S: \General Administration \GA 1.01 Reports\2008 Community Services \06 Jun 23 \TS- 2008 -38 Request to Park - City Boulevard.wpd Park Street Ian IMP PP inn Vi `AA WIMP NiagaraaaIls 4 , l 11 , No Parking Zone - Permit Parking "9 -4 MON -FRI" Zone Metered Parking Zone NORTH NOT 20 sc,.1 June 23, 2008 TS- 2008 -37 Members: Re: TS- 2008 -37 Charlotte Street Parking Review Concerns were recently received from an area resident pertaining to vehicles being parked, side by side, on Charlotte Street and entirely blocking the roadway. These concerns were confirmed by staff during field investigations (see photo). As part of the parking review, the two residents abutting Charlotte Street were petitioned to select the type of parking control that would most benefit their situation. The results Niagarapalls Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario RECOMMENDATION: That permit parking control be installed on both sides of Charlotte Street. BACKGROUND: In reply to a request, staff has investigated the parking situation on Charlotte Street. The concern at this location stems from parked vehicles blocking the access to residential off - street parking facilities. Charlotte Street is a 45 -metre local residential dirt roadway that extends easterly from Merritt Avenue. Presently, on- street parking is permitted on Charlotte Street. The roadway provides access to rear off - street parking facilities for the two corner residential establishments. Facing east on Charlotte Street, from Merritt Avenue 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X5 905 -356 -7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Transportation Services June 23, 2008 obtained from the petition form revealed that permit parking control is preferred. In order to park on a street regulated by permit parking control, each vehicle must display a valid parking permit on the rearview mirror or the dashboard, visible from outside of the vehicle. Residential and visitor parking permits are only issued to residents that directly abut the permit parking area, at no charge. These permits are renewed on annual basis, also at no charge. Therefore, to alleviate parking concerns on Charlotte Street while maintaining on- street parking for the two corner residents, implementation of permit parking control is recommended. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: Tim Burshtein Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ede ujlovi - 2 - TS- 2008 -37 Executive Director of Community Services MacDonald, Ad finis Ma , trative Officer S: \General Administration \GA 1.01 Reports\2008 Community Services \06 Jun 23 \TS- 2008 -37 Charlotte Street - Parking Review.wpd June 23, 2008 PD-2008-53 s / i 7Y -7- 4 41 t - - iitgaraFalls CANADA Councilor Carolyn loa•noni and Members of the. Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2008-53 Request for an Additional Access - Ray's Auto Sales 4874 Bridge Street RECOMMENDATION: That Committee reconfirm the approval of the existing site plan for the public garage located at 4874 Bridge Street. BACKGROUND: The subject property, known as 4874 Bridge Street, is located on the southwest corner of Bridge Street and First Avenue as shown on Schedule 1. The approved Site Plan is attached as Schedule 2. The majority of the property is zoned General Commercial (GC) by Zoning By-law .No, 79- 200 and can be used for a range of commercial uses including a public : garage and a used car lot. A portion of the property (approximately 278 square metres) located behind 4890 Bridge Street and 4537 First Avenue is zoned Residential Single Family and TWO Family (R2) and does not permit commercial uses. In 2000, Rank° Vuksan and Dusan Vuksan requested site plan approval to permit a four- bay public garage (for mechanical repairs to vehicles) to be constructed on the portion of the property zoned GC. Staff recommended Mr,Vuksa.n consider building a smaller garage or reorienting the building along the south lot line due to the size of the property and the limited vehicular manoeuverability that would result. He chose to construct the four-bay garage at the front of the property. The site plan drawings were reviewed by the Region of Niagara and City divisions and discussed with Mr.Vuksan before approval. The building is constructed on the front lot line along Bridge Street. There is no landscaping on-site. As part of the development, Mr, Vuksan provided sod and trees on the municipal .road allowance for .both Bridge Street and First Avenue, During Site Plan Approval, a daylighting triangla-(4 5 m x 4..5 m) was dedicated to the City at the intersection Community Services Department Working Together .to Serve Our Community Planning & Development June 23, 2008 - 2 - PD- 2008 -53 of Bridge Street and First Avenue to ensure required sight lines for motorists. The owner also provided a concrete curb along the property line which ensures vehicles are contained on the site and do not park on the road allowances. A 6.7 metre (22 ft.) wide driveway from First Avenue provides the only access to the lot. At the time of the Building Permit in 2001, the property was to be used as a mechanical repair garage. The site was designed for a public garage which requires four parking spaces to satisfy by -law requirements. Mr. Vuksan then proceeded to use the site for motor vehicle sales as well. The property is too small to accommodate both uses and does not meet the zoning requirements for parking necessary to accommodate both uses. Request to Use Municipal Property Earlier this year, Mr.Vuksan contacted Council members with a request to be allowed to pave the grassed boulevard on the road allowance to display cars for sale. He also noted that because he had to display his vehicles on his lot close to Bridge Street the garage door to the north bay of his garage was blocked and inaccessible to him. City staff. and Councillors have met with Mr. Vuksan on -site on a number of occasions. Staff has investigated his concerns and explained that use of the Regional road allowance would create a safety issue because cars would impede the visibility of drivers entering Bridge Street from the First Avenue. The grassed boulevard along Bridge Street is approximately 3.4 metres (11 ft.) wide and would not allow sufficient room to park a car without still impeding access to the garage door because of the length of a car. There is only about 3.6 metres (12 ft.) of frontage between the building and the daylighting triangle. Use of the daylighting triangle would create an unsafe situation and staff cannot recommend its use for displaying /parking vehicles. Regional staff explained to Mr. Vuksan that the Regional road allowance cannot be used for displaying vehicles for safety and visibility reasons. When Mr. Vuksan raised the point that other used car lots on Bridge Street were using the Regional road allowance to display vehicles, Regional staff mentioned that a letter would be sent to the owners who are illegally encroaching onto the Regional road allowance. A letter was recently sent to the other operator who has recently removed the vehicles from the road allowance. Similarly, Mr.Vuksan's request to use the City's First Avenue road allowance for displaying used cars, also creates a safety concern because sight lines would be reduced. The owner also mentioned the idea of a second driveway onto First Avenue. This too presents concerns given the available frontage and proximity to the corner. Removal of the grass and trees from the boulevard would lessen the appearance of the street at a time when ensuring a healthy and green community is a priority of Parks, Recreation & Culture. The City of Niagara Falls will be participating in the 2009 Communities in Bloom provincial program which is founded on enhancing greenspaces, and tree preservation and planting as an essential element of a healthy community. The City's Transportation Services reviewed on -site manoeuvering to see whether the northmost bay is accessible. Based on their review, it appears that vehicles are able to access the fourth bay, however, large vehicles requiring larger turning manoeuvres may not be able to access the last bay. The real problem is the area is used to display cars. June 23, 2008 3 PO-.2008-53 CONCLUSJON: The property was designed for a mechanical repair garage; the use for the property for both automotive repairs and sales represents an over use of the property resulting in inefficiencies and conflicts. The use of the Regional or municipal road allowance for car displays creates an unsafe situation. and affects appearance. It is hoped over time that as other properties in the area redevelop similar standards will be achieved in order to upgrade the entire area. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: A.Dilwaria.mb Attach. Att tavl .1-tL Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning •& Development S:\POR120081P0-2008-53, Request for Additional Access-Rays Auto . Sles.vvpd Ed injlovic:Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonaid, Chief Admintrative Officer Subject Land Location: 4874. Bridge Street Applicant: Ray Vuksan CH'S .cute,ts\ '000\,S2r T SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP J\ I ! :NTS SPC-2000-028 May 20 OR Existing Grass Not to be used for ComMercia) Purposes R9Oree, H5)0R khain, fenee„ Proposed Perla. x599.4) 10' lo' to' N 87° 45 6020 Grovel Catch Basin Lead Insulation Typical Cross-Section su.N. Enclosed Porno 2 Storey Dwelling Ne.4890 BRIDGE STREET Exist. 5' Wide Sidewalk Ex st.' Chain 60: 0 N87°45'W ' e F en Ee 60; 0 Doter. ear oa Rene,` -- „Pence ,: -_ „�,. N 87° 45' W ”— a.9 9aurn SCHEDULE 2 19:5 Typical Curb Section • Not To Scale • Root teams to Naeharee onto graena. Storm Drainage Catch Basins -0PSO 705.02 Frame Gr1d av- OP SD 40002 MTh Sal s opening E% FLAW . Resfrtaor 2 hereby certify that this proposed grading will be compatible with adjacent lands and not adversly affect existing drainage. ,2o 4 Robert J. Ura, P.15o53 Garbagg, All garbage must be stored Inside building. External starg 0f ggrboge,reoyclable malerlal ar wa ste is not permitted. Lighting„ Dual 500 wall Halogen floodlight on face of wall, 1_angscoglnt_ O - SkyMte Locust tree 2.4 Caliper ekra” storm. 6 00 • Lot Coverage al FRONT PART Building Area 2100 soft. = 31.65 4 Paved Area 3555 =53,90% Green Space 94000.11 = 14.25• TOTAL 6595 soft. = 100.0 7'e bi REAR PART t Green Space 3000s01, 0 100.0 .2 E5 inlet 5828 t.C8 Storm Overfe6W cut inure I.0 Wine Bottom elevation 590.5 00110009' if new 00000 a ee000 te4Wred. it m , 11e bewppled n4 tpmx the pf aperty lick af-dtvnopsA wat.) W Bench more CITY OFNIAGARA FALLS BENCH MARK Post Office, Queen Street - ELEV. 590.15 SITE BENCH MARK - Top of pumper arm of Fire Hydrant at the corner of Bridge Street and First Avenue - ELEV. 592.29 . lava 0 00? (0o'O'e Greene Swollen (] Proposed 0(000 Eewation 1090.0) Finished around Elevetian -a-• Oraew,e OlreetiOn Reeked 29 Aua 00 DOUGLAS 'G. -URE • & SONS ire. CONSULTING ENGINEERS k ONTARIO CAMS SURVEYORS 66 QUEEN STREEt ..- • SF. CATHARSI0S St7E PLAN 4814 BRIDGE STREET NIAGARA FALLS',' ONTARIO RECEIVED 0 0 . 0 272000 & E O E NT PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, RANGE 2 SOUTH OF ORIOLE MOT REGISTERED PLAN NE294 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA DATES JUNE 7. 2000 jee L-110 -135 I8EA:69967 to June 23, 2008 TS-2008-37 Members: Re TS-2008-37 Charlotte Street Parking Review As part of the parking review the two residents abutting Charlotte Street were petitioned to select the type of parking control that would most benefit their situation. The re. Concerns were recently received from an .area resident pertaining to 'vehicles being parked, side by side, on Charlotte Street :and ,enti•ely blocking the roadway. These concerns were confirmed by staff during field investigations (see photo), hyaraFalls CANAD Councillor Carolynn loannoni .Chair and Members of the Community Beni Committee City of Niagara :Falls, Ontario :RECOMMENDATION: That permit parking -.control .be installed_ on both sides of Charlotte Street. BACKGROUND: !In reply to ..a request, :staff has investigated the. parking situation on Charlotte- Street The concern at this location sterns from parked 'vehicles blocking the access to residential off- street parking facilities. Charlotte Street is a 45-metre local residential ,dirt roadway that extends easterly from Merritt Avenue. Presently on-street , parking is permitted on Charlotte Street The roadway provides access to rear off-street barking facilities for the two corner residential •establishments. Facing east on Charlotte Street, from Merritt Avenue Together to Serve OUP Community Cornmtinity Seriices Department Transportation Services June 23, 2008 obtained from the petition form revealed that permit parking control is preferred. n .order to park on a street regulated by permit parking ,control, each vehicle • must display a valid .parking. permit on the rearview mirror or the dashboard, visible from outside of the vehicle, Residential and 'visitor parking permits are only issued to residents that directly abut the permit parking area, at no charge. These permits are renewed on annual basis. also at no charge. Therefore to •alleviate parking concerns on Charlotte Street while maintaining on-street parking forte two corner residents, implementation of permit paring control is recommended. Recommended by: .Approved by: Respectfully submitted: - 2 - TS-2008-37 Karl Dren, .Director of Transportation 3er/ices 1 "•••■ e. Ed Oujlovid Executive Director of Community Services John MacDonaid, Chief Adr'ninistrative Officer Tim Burshtein SAGeneral Administration V.IA 1.01 Reports\2008 Cornmuniti Services\06 Jun 2311 Charlotte Street - Parking Review wed Merritt Avenue (,) Y.;