Road Use Notification

Day Prior: Brian Ryan Contact Number: 416-453-9091

Day of: Brian Ryan Contact Number: 416-453-9091

Roads Involved

Saturday, September 19, 2009 0800h – 1630h

q This event will utilize both sidewalks and roadways on the following roads:

A. Church Lane from John St beyond Colborne St. Secondary Response Road

B. Colborne Street from Yonge St. to Church Lane Secondary Response Road

C. Eliza St from Colborne St. to end of street Secondary Response Road

D. Thornhill Summit Drive Secondary Response Road

E. From Yonge Street to Answell Crt

Municipal Parking Lots Involved

Day, Date, Year

q Not Requested

Parking Traffic & Transportation Control Plan/ ByLaws

Please describe what preparations are in place to accommodate participants/guests parking:

Requesting that the following by-laws be passed

q The prohibiting of parking on both sides of Thornhill Summit Drive from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

q The banning of ticketing of vehicles on other streets adjacent to the Festival area from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on the day of the Festival

q That mobile food vendors not be allowed to do business (unless authorized by the Festival) on September 29 between the hours of 9:30 am and 5:30 pm on the following streets

1. Church Lane from John Street to beyond Colborne Street

2. Colborne Street from Yonge Street to Church Lane

3. Eliza Street

4. Yonge Street between John Street and 200 meters north of Thornhill Summit Drive

5. Thornhill Summit Drive

PYLONS & SAFETY VESTS

A limited number of pylons and safety vests are available from the Roads Maintenance Department on a “first come first served basis”. Pylons and vests can be picked up 24 hours prior to the event and returned 24 hours after the event by event organizer(s) at 555 Miller Avenue in Markham. Hours of operations are from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Pylons: Not Requested

Safety Vests: 30

Barricade Drop Points:

The Town of Markham will deliver barricades that will consist of two orange colored A-Frame Stands and a 2’ X 6’ board that measures approximately 10’-14’ in length. These barricades weigh approximately 50lbs and are the responsibility of the applicant to assemble and disassemble unless otherwise noted.

Location(s) & quantity of barricade drop points:

q Church Lane at John Street

1 - “Road Closed ” sign (small)

2 - 8’ barricades

q Colborne St at Yonge Street

1- “Road Closed” sign (small)

2 - 8’ barricades

20 m snow fence

4 stanchions

q Church Lane at Charles Lane (lane between cemeteries just north of John Street) q Sumner Lane at John Street q Yonge Street & John St. (at Scotiabank Plaza – sw corner of parking lot)	20 m snow fence 2 stanchions 1 - 8' barricade – (no snow fencing & no stanchion) 8 - 8’ barricades
q Yonge Street at John Street	8 - 8’ barricades 24 traffic cones to outline traffic lanes from Yonge Street onto John St. “Road Closed Detour” sign directing John Street traffic south onto Yonge Street “Road Closed Detour” sign directing Yonge Street traffic east onto John Street
q Yonge Street at Thornhill Summit Dr	24 traffic cones to outline traffic lanes from Yonge Street onto Centre St. “Road Closed-Detour” sign directing Yonge St. traffic west onto Centre St. Road Closed Detour sign directing Centre St traffic north onto Yonge St 8 - 8’ barricades to block Yonge Street
q Royal Orchard Boulevard Bayview Ave, John St. & Yonge Street	q Detour signs directing traffic around Yonge St road closure along these streets






q Thornhill Summit Dr (in front of Answell Seniors Centre)	48 m of snow fence (continuing from east end of CIBC Bank fence across Thornhill Summit Dr. to Answell Seniors Bldg) 20 stanchions 2 - 8' barricades
q Thornhill Summit Dr at Yonge Street	3 - 8' barricades to block Thornhill Summit Dr east of Yonge Street
q Thornhill Summit – south side of street beside the Old Post Office – side entrance	40m snow fence 6 stanchions

q John Street at Yonge St. ( sufficient to block the northbound lanes of Yonge Street)

q John Street & Yonge St. – to block Tim Hortons Yonge Street entrance

q Thorhill Summit Drive at Yonge Street

q Detour signages be left on John Street at Yonge St. on Bayview Ave and along Royal Orchard Blvd indicating the detour route back to Yonge Street for the festival hours.

PLEASE SWEEP ON MONDAY SEPT 14 OR TUESDAY SEPT 15 BUT NO LATER – THEY MARK THE ROADS FOR THE BOOTHS WITH CRAYONS AND THE SWEEPING WILL ERASE IT ALL

Conditions of Road Closure:

· Emergency access for emergency vehicles must be maintained at all times. Failure to comply could result in suspension of the event.

· The road right of way must be clear of litter and debris within the 24 hours following the event. Failure to do so will result in Town Staff completing the task at a cost of $150 per hour (3 hour minimum) with charges being the responsibility of the event.

· Compliance with any and all other conditions imposed by the Town of Markham and its Departments.

One week prior to the event:

· Confirm arrangements for barricades and pylons with the Special Events Coordinator

· Payment of fees for goods and services provided by the Town of Markham must be received

· Appropriate approvals

· Provide notification to all affected residences, churches and businesses regarding the date, time and duration of the road(s) closure

· Post signs notifying the public of the road closure and potential traffic delays

Additional Conditions:

None applied.

Road Closure Fee:

Amount: $100.00

Credited to Account Number: 700-998-9299

Approval Levels:

Road Use that is contained to Town of Markham roadways requires approval from the following group(s):

□Council Approval

Traffic is interrupted

Road Use that occurs within the right-of-way of a regional road:

□York Region Transportation & Works Department

Cancellation of a Road Closure:

If the timing of the road closure is altered for any reason, the applicant must immediately notify the following emergency services:

· Markham Fire & Emergency Services 905-477-2011

· York Region EMS 800-668-7821 or 705-726-8103

· York Regional Police 905-881-1221 ext. 7001

· Town of Markham, Special Events Co-ordinator 905-477-7000 ext. 3797

Distribution:

Town of Markham

Request Received: June 23, 2009 Event Code: 2008-130

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