Email from Marc Hankewich Re: 7 Erskine Lane

From: Marc Hankewich
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 1:32 PM
To: John Rogers JRogers@viewroyal.ca; Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Cc: Gillian Hyndman
Subject: Fwd: Input to neighbourhood meeting - March 26 - re: 7 Erskine Lane

Hello Mayor Screech and council,

We have forwarded our questions regarding the proposed development at 7 Erskine Lane and have not received a response. We are disappointed with the lack of information regarding frontage improvements for Erskine and how it will impact our neighborhood.

I noticed there is an email in your council agenda from Myrna & Bert Soutar (67 - 14 Erskine Lane).

We concur with all of their concerns and share their surprise and concern of not having a safe route for pedestrians on Erskine Lane. We are also concerned with the lack of traffic calming on Erskine. This is unacceptable given the additional traffic from the proposed development.

Thank you in advance for your response.

Marc Hankewich and Jill Hyndman
76 - 14 Erskine Lane

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From: Jilly Hyndman
Date: Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 12:04 PM
Subject: Input to neighbourhood meeting - March 26 - re: 7 Erskine Lane
To:
Cc: Marc Hankewich

Hi Mark,

We are residents at 76-14 Erskine Lane, and will be unable to attend the neighbourhood meeting on Tuesday night regarding the proposed development at 7 Erskine Lane.

Overall, we are supportive of the residential development on the site, however, we have some concerns related primarily to safety and increased traffic.

What will happen to the current street parking on Erskine Lane (with parking passes from the town) for 14 Erskine Lane residents -- during and after construction?
What will be done to manage/control/calm traffic on Erskine Lane? Currently the speed limit is 30 km/hr, but it is not adhered to by all drivers. While we understand traffic management is a town responsibility, with construction equipment, trucks, etc. during construction, and then 70-96 new vehicles (plus visitors, deliveries, etc.) once the development is occupied, congestion and safety will be huge issues, especially with children in the area. Getting into and out of the existing residences on Erskine could become a problem with the increased traffic volume.
How will pedestrian traffic be managed/supported/protected on Erskine Lane and the intersection at Watkiss Way, and connection to the Galloping Goose, with the increased residential units? Currently, there is no sidewalk, and inadequate lighting to ensure pedestrian safety. Erskine Lane has challenging sight lines, with curves and hilly terrain. With more children likely to live in the new development, will a controlled crosswalk be installed at Watkiss and Erskine to ensure children can get to and from school safely? Will a designated bike lane/path be included?
What will the impact on existing trees, both on the subject property and adjacent properties, be? We would prefer to see trees protected, for both wildlife/ecosystem preservation and noise abatement from Highway 1.

We look forward to hearing the outcome of the meeting.

Thank you,

Jill Hyndman and Marc Hankewich
#76-14 Erskine Lane