Proposed Sidewalk Installation on Cherryhill Crescent on Cherryhill Crescent

Public Information Centre (PIC)Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Appleby Ice Centre- Multi Purpose Room

1. Project Team

2. Proposed Project Overview

a) City Works/ Halton Regional Works

b) Schedule

3. Proposed Sidewalk Overview

4. Local Improvement Process

AGEND 5. Communications

6. Question Period

DA

1. Project Team

City of BurlingtonCouncillor Paul Sharman, Ward 5

Dan Ozimkovic, Transportation Planning Technologist

Jeff Thompson, Project Manager

Halton RegionWen Zhu, Project Manager (Not in attendance)

Rules of EngagementWe are here to:

Listen to each otherShare informationHear the concerns

We DON’T need to agree We DO need to be respectful

Project Overview Map

Cherryhill Crescent

� Watermain rehabilitation – Halton Region

� Curb and asphalt replacement

� Replacement of the street lighting

� Installation of proposed new sidewalk

� Replacement of the street lighting

Adams Street

� Asphalt replacement� Asphalt replacement

� Curb repair

� Installation of proposed new sidewalk

Meadowhill Road (Cherryhill Crescent to New Street)

� Installation of proposed new sidewalk

Tentative schedule: Summer/Fall 2018

Stinson AvenueNew Street to south end

CHERRYHILL CRESCENT AT ADAMS STREET

LOOKING EAST

Sidewalks/Walkability and Burlington’s Strategic Plan

Alignment with Burlington’s Strategic Plan 2015 - 2040:

The development of a multi-modal transportation system is an important objective of the city and contributes to the health, well being, and quality of life for residents of Burlington. The need for a connected, multi-modal transportation system has been identified in Burlington’s Strategic Plan.

A City that Moves• People and goods move throughout the city more efficiently and safely. A variety of convenient affordable and green forms of transportation that align with regional patters are the norm. Walkability within and green forms of transportation that align with regional patters are the norm. Walkability within new/transitioning neighbourhoods and the downtown are a reality.

A Healthy and Greener City• The City of Burlington is a leader in the stewardship of the environment while enouraging healthy lifestyles.

LOCAL ROADS

a) Sidewalks Not Required for Cul-de-sacs or street serving less than 30 dwellings

b) Sidewalk on One Side For streets with measured traffic volume of 250 to 1000 vpd (vehicles per day).

And where total street pedestrian peak hour (8-9 am) count exceeds 15

pedestrians per hour.

OR streets which serve a catchment area of 30 to 100 dwellings.

c) Sidewalk on Both Sides For streets with measured traffic volumes more than 1000 vpd.

And where total street pedestrian peak hour (8-9 am) counts exceed 30

pedestrians per hour.

OR streets which serve a catchment area of more than 100 dwellings.

City SidewalkWarrant and Installation Policy

(Approved by City Council)

NOTES AND QUALIFIERS

If a local street is on a main school route or provides access to a community park, sidewalks on both sides should be considered.

A multi-use path can be considered an alternative to a “sidewalk” in this warrant.

In some areas of the City where “rural cross-sections” exist, local streets with less than 1000 vpd may not need any sidewalks if the road has adequate

width and/or shoulders suitable for walking.

Where rights-of-way are restricted (narrow right-of-way widths, trees, etc.), consideration can be given to a sidewalk only on one side.

In mature areas of the City, local roads with traffic volumes more than 1000 vpd, but less than 1500 vpd, consideration may be given to sidewalks on one

side only with circumstances to be reported to Council.

Vehicle Traffic

• Cherryhill between Beechwood and Meadowhill (2014) – 535 vehicles per

day

• Cherryhill between Beechwood and Mulberry (2014) – 375 vehicles per

day

• Adams between New and Cherryhill (2014) – 970 vehicles per day• Adams between New and Cherryhill (2014) – 970 vehicles per day

• Adams between New and Cherryhill (2013) – 1055 vehicles per day

• Meadowhill between Cherryhill and New (2015) – 1645 vehicles per day

• Meadowhill between Cherryhill and Spruce (2015) – 1147 vehicles per day

Pedestrian Traffic on Cherryhill

Cherryhill north of Mulberry (2017)

***As part of this study, students getting dropped off in a vehicle and then walking on Cherryhill weren’t

counted as pedestrians on Cherryhill.

2 Hours in the Morning 37

Peak Hour in the Morning 30

2 Hours in the Afternoon 41

Peak Hour in the Afternoon 31

Cherryhill north of Mulberry (2014)

***As part of this study, students getting dropped off in a vehicle and then walking on Cherryhill were counted

as pedestrians on Cherryhill.

2 Hours in the Morning 105

Peak Hour in the Morning 71

2 Hours in the Afternoon 135

Peak Hour in the Afternoon 124

Pedestrian Traffic on Adams

Adams between New and Cherryhill (2017)

2 Hours in the Morning 45

Peak Hour in the Morning 30

2 Hours in the Afternoon 52

Peak Hour in the Afternoon 39

Adams between New and Cherryhill (2014)

2 Hours in the Morning 47

Peak Hour in the Morning 42

2 Hours in the Afternoon 75

Peak Hour in the Afternoon 60

Pedestrian Traffic on Meadowhill

Meadowhill between Cherryhill and New (2017)

2 Hours in the Morning 29

Peak Hour in the Morning 27

2 Hours in the Afternoon 33

Peak Hour in the Afternoon 27

Transportation SummaryBased on the vehicle and pedestrian data

collected by City of Burlington Transportation

Service staff and based on City of Burlington

Strategic Plan, a sidewalk is warranted on allStrategic Plan, a sidewalk is warranted on all

three streets :

• Cherryhill Crescent

• Adams Street

• Meadowhill Road

Why is the Sidewalk being proposed

on the north/west side of Cherryhill

Crescent?• Less road crossings

• Connection to an arterial road (New Street)

• Access to the pedestrian path to Pineland Public

School.School.

• Access to the pedestrian path to Pineland Park.

• Vegetation impacts are comparable.

• Design of the sidewalk will be finalized during

detailed design.

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Potential Sidewalk

Infill CriteriaInfill Criteria

Bus Stops (200m buffer)

Mobility Hubs (800m buffer)

Place of Worship (400m buffer)

Libraries (400m buffer)

Hospital (400m buffer)

Community Programs Facilities (400m)

Commercial Areas (400m buffer)

Schools (800m buffer)

Parks (400m buffer)

Local Improvement Process

What is a “Local Improvement”?

A Local Improvement is a “New” service that is being added to

a roadway, in this case a sidewalk. The local improvement is

assessed to the abutting property owners. The current local

improvement rate for one sidewalk is $35 per metre of improvement rate for one sidewalk is $35 per metre of

frontage.

As per Ontario Regulation 586/06 as amended and City of

Burlington By-Law 4-2010, as amended by 49-2017.http://www.burlington.ca/en/Modules/Bylaws//Bylaw/Details/d8c83ad6-ee15-4ffc-94ee-

f7ac1e97336a

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Why doesn’t my property taxes pay for

the sidewalk?

City revenues covers the cost of 30% of the cost of the new

sidewalk construction. Property owners who benefit from the

sidewalk are responsible for funding the remainder.

• In a new subdivision homeowners pay 100% of the cost of

the sidewalks.the sidewalks.

• In a retrofit project homeowners pay for 70% of the cost of

the sidewalk. (35% of the sidewalk is assessed to each side of

the street)

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Local Improvement Process

What is my cost for the sidewalk?

A typical lot in the area has 60’ (18.29 metres) of frontage.

The cost to the property would be:

18.29 m x $35/m = $640.15

Does my neighbor across the street pay?

Yes, it does not matter what side of the road the sidewalk is

installed. Both sides pay equally.

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January 2018 +/- Spring 2018 +/-

Local Improvement Process

What is the next step?

A report will go to Council in January of 2018 recommending

that this project proceed as a local improvement. All

comments received will be summarized in this report. comments received will be summarized in this report.

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Local Improvement Process

If Council approves the report for the project to proceed as

a local improvement. What happens next?

A Preliminary Notice of Assessment which includes the cost &

lifetime of the work, and individual charges per lot will be sent lifetime of the work, and individual charges per lot will be sent

out to each affected home owner. The notice will also explain

the 30 day right to petition council not to undertake the

sidewalk construction as a local improvement.

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Local Improvement Process

If a sufficient petition, which includes the majority of the

affected owners, representing at least half of the assessed

value of the lot is received, the project may not proceed as a

local improvement for 2 years.

At that point the Transportation Department would report to At that point the Transportation Department would report to

Council to determine the next step.

Oct 24, 2017

Communications

• Keep up to date on the project by:

– Visiting project webpage

– Project updates by ad mail

– Sign up for email notifications

– Contact project team (attached)– Contact project team (attached)

Comments• Take a project information package:

– Fill out comments form here or submit later.

– Please submit comments by November 17, 2017.

• Project team contacts provided in handout• Project team contacts provided in handout

Project Team Contacts

City of Burlington

Councillor Paul Sharman905-335-7600 Ext. 7591

Paul.Sharman@burlington.ca

Dan Ozimkovic, Transportation Planning Technologist905-335-7600 Ext. 7485

Dan.Ozimkovic@burlington.ca

Jeff Thompson, Project ManagerJeff Thompson, Project Manager905-335-7600 Ext. 7669

Jeff.Thompson@burlington.ca

Halton Region

Wen Zhu, Project Manager905-825-6000 Ext. 3466

Wen.Zhu@halton.ca

Links

City of Burlington

www.burlington.ca

Project Website

https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/cherryhill-crescent-minor-reconstruction.asp

Councillor Paul Sharman

https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/Councillor-Paul-Sharman.asp

Cherryhill Crescent Proposed Minor Reconstruction & Sidewalk Installation

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Please return comment sheet by:

• Leave with us at this meeting

• Email to: dan.ozimkovic@burlington.ca

• Mail to: Dan Ozimkovic

Where do I send my comments?

• Mail to: Dan Ozimkovic

Burlington City Hall

426 Brant Street

Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6

Thank you for attending.

Any Questions?

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