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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 13, 2015 Cali 00 Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee -, ; May 13, 2015 I 7:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, Program Room #2 Attendees: T. Arvisais P. Bashaw M. Brenner A. Doucette C. Morrison S. Bernardo, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade D. Marlowe, Staff Representative L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Guests: I. Janton, Planner II —Site Planning Absent: D. Hughes S. Wilkinson Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Introduction D. Marlowe welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Isabelle Janton, Planner II —Site Planning, City Development. 2. Business Arising from minutes 3.1) Site Plan Applications I. Janton was present to provide members with details on the following site plan applications which were before the Committee for review: 600 Granite Court I. Janton informed members that currently the site is zoned prestige employment area. The applicant is proposing a new warehouse addition, adding another two stories onto the back, with additional parking. She explained the location for the accessible parking, indicating the majority would be in the front of the building. She also noted there will be security on site, and also noted the applicant had been requested to continue to keep the materials upgraded. Page 1 of 6 Item/ Details& Discussion &Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) Members questioned the location of accessible parking out back as well as access through the original part of the building, and how the elevators are accessed. I. Janton noted she would I. Janton to action inquire. 820 Kingston Road I. Janton outlined the site plan application for 820 Kingston Road, noting this is a commercial plaza and the owner has currently signed a lease for Shoeless Joes Restaurant. She noted the current application calls for a slightly different footprint, which requires them to apply for a variance. I. Janton noted the restaurant would be located on the main floor with the second floor containing office/administration as well as a food prep area. She noted there would be no accessible access to the second floor. She outlined the patio area, noting accessible parking would be located by the front door. She also noted a pedestrian friendly sidewalk would continue out to Shephard Avenue. Concerns were expressed regarding the lack of access to the second floor, noting this would be a huge barrier for potential disabled employees. It was felt that the City should advise the applicant that it would make good economic sense to make the second floor barrier free. 1101 Kingston Road I. Janton outlined the site plan application for 1101 Kingston Road, noting that construction has begun on the building. Currently the end unit will be a restaurant (Halibut House). The applicant is applying for a patio. She noted they would not be taking away any parking. She also informed members that the large loading docks would be made smaller to allow for additional parking. Members questioned whether accessible parking should be closer to the restaurant, and whether the sidewalk was being cut in half to accommodate the patio area. I. Janton confirmed they would not be losing any sidewalk area, and explained that it will connect to Michaels. Discussion ensued with respect to the lack of connectivity for the sidewalks. I. Janton noted the difficulties when attempting sidewalk connections with a number of various businesses all undergoing construction at varying times. Page 2 of 6 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1144 Kingston Road D. Marlowe outlined the site plan application for 1144 Kingston Road. He noted that the Committee had previously reviewed this application, and provided an outline of the revisions which had been made as a result of recommendations provided by the Committee; • Will have two units on the main floor • Interior hall is along the side and connects front to back • Elevator located at the side to allow for turn around space • Accessible parking moved to allow for direct access to back of building There were no further comments from members on this application. 1473 Whites Road D. Marlowe outlined the site plan application for 1473 Whites Road, noting the Committee had also previously reviewed this application, and had provided a number of comments. He outlined the revisions made to the application as follows: • Added a third exterior accessible parking spot • Had asked for the parking to be moved to alleviate crossing traffic, not possible because of grade. • Accessible parking spaces increased on exterior • Had previously requested short term loading space for the interior and exterior, but has only been revised to include it on the interior • Added a canopy over the front entry D. Marlowe informed members that the community garden was removed to allow for play space. He also noted there are no accessible parking spaces on the lower level. Members questioned whether there were any plans for senior's accommodation. I. Janton noted a lot of interest had been expressed from residents looking to downsize. She also noted the applicants had been requested to upgrade the materials to be used on the exterior as well as the interior. Members also inquired about the timelines for construction. There were no further comments from the members on this application. Page 3 of 6 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 4 Approval of Minutes Moved by T. Arvisais Seconded by C. Morrison That the April 15, 2015 minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be approved. •Carried 5 Business Arising from Minutes 3.1) Event Planning Artfest D. Marlowe noted some difficulty in establishing participants for Artfest this year. He noted that D. Hughes had passed along information on Kinark for possible local artists. Various activities were discussed and D. Marlowe questioned members on their availability to assist on the day of the event (May 23), noting that two volunteers would be required for approximately two hours each. Timeframes and volunteers are noted as follows: 9:30 am — 11:00 am --T. Arivsais & S. Bernardo 11:00 am —2:00 pm—C. Morrison & P. Bashaw 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm —M. Brenner will check schedule and confirm with D. Marlowe. A. Doucette also noted he would advise D. Marlowe on his availability for the day as well. M. Brenner/A. Doucette to action D. Marlowe suggested pendulum art as an activity, noting this would not require a lot of set up time. C. Morrison also volunteered to assist with this. D. Marlowe noted he would obtain the materials. D. Marlowe to action Further suggestions were discussed, including the possibility of participating with the Art Trail, which is currently taking place. P. Bashaw noted he would look into this. P. Bashaw to action Canada Day P. Bashaw and M. Brenner noted they had made attempts to contact the Minister of Sport as well as Windreach Farms for participation in Canada Day, but have not yet received responses. Page 4 of 6 Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) Suggestions were discussed such as guide dogs along with therapeutic horses that work with autistic children. It was noted that by including animals in events such as this, the cost of insurance would also rise. Discussion ensued on whether to continue to participate in the event this year or to defer until 2016. Further suggestions were made. P. Bashaw suggested the possibility of Parks Canada having a representative to provide P. Bashaw information on accessibility in Parks. He noted he would look into this. C. Morrison suggested he would inquire with Bruce's C. Morrison to action Golf about having someone come out to demonstrate a para golf machine. He will advise D. Marlowe by Friday. 3.2) Upcoming Guests D. Marlowe noted he had invited Pauline Bennett, The Youth Education, Arts & Health Foundation (YEAH) to attend next month's meeting. He also noted he would speak with HR to attend as well. 3.3) Review—Splashpad installation D. Marlowe noted that plans were not available for review at this time. 3.4) Review of Work Plan Presentation D. Marlowe provided the power point presentation which will be presented by T. Arvisais and M. Brenner at the May 19th Council meeting. The presentation was reviewed for the members present. 5 Correspondence 5.1) Award Nominations D. Marlowe noted he had received correspondence related to the following three awards, noting he would forward the information along to the members: • Region of Durham Accessibility Awards • 10th Anniversary Champion • Good Citizenship Award D. Marlowe encouraged members to think about nominations for these awards, noting they should be individuals who have contributed exceptional service in their community in the area of accessibility. Page 5 of 6 Item! Details& Discussio, 8eConclusion 4,gction Ite slStatus Ref# =fi (sum ry of,discussion • ` (mclur�e deadline as '!appropriate , 6. Other Business 6.1) APBOT Lunch `N Learn S. Bernardo informed the committee members that he had spoken with the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade regarding the possibility of holding a Lunch 'N Learn session. He also noted that the Chamber of Commerce has individuals that work in the area of accessibility, and that he would look into this. He also mentioned that he would also reach out to the Whitby Chamber S. Bernardo to action of Commerce. Next Meeting: June 10, 2015 7. Pickering Recreation Complex Program Room #2 Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 pm Copy: City Clerk • Page 6 of 6