Municipality of Bluewater Bayfield Main Street Revitilization - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Municipality of Bluewater Bayfield Main Street Revitilization Virtual Public Meeting Wednesday September 2, 2020 1 Agenda Introduction Background Design Components Engineering Drawings Components for Public Input
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August 2013:
Project Initiated in Conjunction with Bayfield Stormwater Master Plan Process
Fall 2013:
Project Advisory Team (PAT) Committee formed to assist with design of project
2014 - 2015:
Seven PAT meetings held between February 2014 and October 2015
June 2014:
First Public Meeting Held
Oct. 2015:
Preliminary Design Concept Finalized
Oct. 2016:
Second Public Meeting Held
2019:
Phasing Approach Developed
2020/21:
Implementation
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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (2005)
Municipalities to be in compliance by January 1, 2016 Sandra Thompson (Huron County Accessibility Advisory
Committee, HCAAC)
General Practices
Grades Less than 5% for sidewalks and parking
Colour Contrast
Firm, stable and slip-resistant surfaces. Firm surfaces resist indentations when walked or wheeled on. Stable surfaces return to their original condition once walking or wheel pressure has been removed.
Accessible Parking
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Note Yellow Paint Identifying Tripping Hazard
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water after rainfall events
uneven, difficult to traverse with walkers/ buggies/wheel chairs
spring and fall/winter
no consistency/vision for the streetscape
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Subsurface Drainage to be provide along both sides of
Main Street
Drainage system will be connected to existing storm
sewers on Catherine Street, discharging to Lake Huron at Delevan Street storm drainage outlet
Infiltration Basins installed to provide water quality
component as well as design feature
When road is reconstructed, drainage will be directed
toward inlets located adjacent to the roadway
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constructed within the boulevard
through filter media and plant material
sewer system
clean out debris and ensure access points are not blocked
water runoff and filters out contaminants
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A tree health assessment was completed in 2015 by Martin
Quinn, from the Town of Goderich
The report identified the species, ranked the condition and age
Recommendations from the report will be incorporated into
the design.
Design of parking areas and infiltration basins will minimize
impacts to existing trees as much as feasible.
Measures will be implemented during construction to protect
the existing trees from construction-related damage.
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Design elements that are currently present within the
existing heritage streetscape will be incorporated into the new design
Waste and Recycling Bins Seating Areas
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SIDEWALK MATERIAL – Several options are being considered for
(Decorative concrete with an exposed aggregate surface)
New sidewalk alignment to incorporate a meandering path
as shown on the drawings
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SIDEWALK MATERIAL – Option 2 would use stone dust with a brick
edging; Option 3 is paving stones; Option 4 is stamped concrete
In order to meet AODA guidelines, the sidewalk surface must have a
firm, stable and slip resistant surface.
Stone dust pathways require regular maintenance in order to meet
these guidelines. They are often uneven and muddy following rainfall events.
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Hydro Servicing is currently provided via overhead poles and
wires, which has led to conflicts with the tree canopy, but has provided a base for the street lights
The original Main Street Reconstruction Plan proposed to bury
the hydro on the south side of Main Street but maintain
Council is considering burying hydro lines on both sides Main St.
Costs to bury hydro on both sides of the road are significant
($600,000), however grants may be available to help with costs
A decision needs to be made quickly so that buried hydro
infrastructure can be incorporated into existing engineering drawings for Main Street
A design would still be needed from Hydro, which could delay the
start of the project.
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Some input has been received indicating
that existing lighting fixtures should not be upgraded.
Existing light fixtures are difficult to
maintain and do not conform to Bluewater’s policies regarding ‘Dark Sky’ and use of energy efficient LED bulbs
Lights are currently attached to hydro
poles, which could be removed if hydro upgrades are implemented.
New fixtures can be sourced that
resemble the former historic lighting, are more energy-efficient and easier to maintain
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Existing Lighting
Pedestal Style Lantern Style
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Bluewater Council is seeking input from residents on three
components of the project’s design features
1) Hydro Service –
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Bury Hydro on South Side Only
2)
Bury Hydro on Both Sides of Main Street
2) Lighting
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Reuse existing lighting fixtures
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Source new lighting that resembles existing (pedestal or lantern style)
3) Sidewalk Design – Four Options are being Considered
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Exposed Aggregate
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Stone Dust
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Paving Stones
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Stamped Concrete
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Council needs your input prior to 2 PM on September 3rd. A report
summarizing the feedback received will provided to Council.
An application has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approval of the stormwater drainage component.
Once Council reaches a decision on the design elements, and the
drawings updated to reflect the final decisions, the project can be tendered for construction.
Construction will be phased in order to avoid the peak summer
period and minimize impacts to the downtown business owners.
Timing for construction will be dependent on contractor availability,
decisions related to final design elements, as well as receipt of Provincial approvals.
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