TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2025 Report No. EPW-25-002
TO: Council
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT: Fleming Street No Parking
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1356 for “No Parking” on the south side of Fleming Street commencing on the northeast corner of 868 Fleming Street and extending west to the terminus of Fleming Street, as set out in EPW-25-002.
Body
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to implement No Parking on Fleming Street to ensure that access is maintained for vehicles and service providers
BACKGROUND:
Fleming Street is a local road with the streetscape being primarily comprised of single-family homes, duplexes and multi-family buildings. There are currently no parking restrictions on the new east/west section on the northern end of Fleming Street. This portion of road was recently constructed as part of the new building at 874 Fleming Street.
ANALYSIS:
Engineering staff have received feedback from residents and operators of the new housing complex that access concerns were arising due to vehicles parking on both sides of the new 6.0m roadway, which restricts access for all users and raises concerns for larger vehicles, such as waste collection and emergency services.
Upon review of the parking behaviors onsite, it was determined that parking removal should be implemented to maintain the access requirements. The south side was chosen to be No Parking to account for the required turning radii and swept path required for larger vehicles accessing the driveways on the north side. This proposed No Parking is reflected in the traffic order and site map in Attachment 1.
By issuing this traffic order, the Township can enforce the no parking restrictions as per Part IV, Division 1, section 14 (q) of the Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2898.
OPTIONS:
1. That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1356 for “No Parking” on the south side of Fleming Street with yellow No Parking paint to be installed commencing on the northeast corner of 868 Fleming Street and extending west to the terminus of Fleming Street, as set out in EPW-25-002.
2. That Council request additional information from staff.
3. That Council provide alternate direction to staff.
COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw, 2017, No. 2898
Housing - Parking Strategy and Updated Parking Bylaw
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Traffic Order implementation, paint changes, and enforcement can be accommodated within the current operational budgets for the various departments that will be involved in the issuing of the Traffic Order.
COMMUNICATIONS/ENGAGEMENT:
Once approved, due to the relative effect of this traffic order, no prior public notification will be issued. After the signage has been installed, the users of on-street parking will be given a one-week grace period before tickets will be issued.
TIMELINES & NEXT STEPS:
Once approved, staff will implement signage based on operational availability.
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
1. Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed
2. Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed
3. Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1 - Traffic Order 1356