Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
28 AUGUST 2012
Option 2 - 97 car bays
The main difference in this option is that it removes the pedestrian link and landscape feature to
Lake Monger which was a significant feature of the landscaping proposal. In respect of the
decision of Council, the following points are made:
• 97 bays are provided;
• 90 degree parking has been provided along the entire south side (verge) of Dodd Street
between Points A and B;
• Further parking could be provided on the north side (verge of Dodd Street between Points
A and B
• No parallel parking has been provided on the north side (verge) of Dodd Street.
This option comes close to satisfying Council's decision with the number of parking bays being
the only outstanding matter. It is considered that 3 additional car bays could be provided along
the north side (verge) of Dodd Street in a parallel configuration. This would mean a reduction
on the landscaped verge but could be accommodated. Alternatively, TSH could pay cash-inlieu
for three bays at a rate of $3,750 (excluding GST) per bay. This payment could go towards
additional parking that may be provided in the area. Subject to the number of bays being
increased to 100, this proposal is considered to satisfy Council's decision.
Pedestrian Pathway
Both options include a 1.2 metre wide pedestrian path on the north side of Dodd. Prior to
construction of the new development, there was a 1.2 metre pedestrian path along the verge
for more than half of the property's frontage to Dodd Street. Attached are aerial photos
showing this path prior to works and a current photograph. This has since been damaged and
removed in some parts due to the construction of the development. To the west of the site,
there is a 1.2 metre path and a 1.8 metre path to the north-east. It is recommended that should
Council endorse option 2 above, then a 1.8 metre path be included in the design and provided
for the full extent of the TSH site frontage on the north side (verge) of Dodd Street. The path
would allow for visitors and public to gain access from the parking area to either the centre or
the surrounding parks and to walk through the landscaped verge.
Previously, the Administration recommended that the Town pay TSH the sum of $25,000 for
the cost of the footpath construction. There was, however, a footpath along over half the site's
frontage and therefore it may be more reasonable that the Town offers half this amount,
$12,500, with the TSH being responsible for replacing the path that has been removed during
the development of the site.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no Policy or Statutory Implications related to this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds for Dodd Street upgrade have been included in the draft 2012/2013 budget.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
Consideration of this application is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 for the
priority area 'Planning for our Community'.
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