Council Report: S 36/2020

Subject: Close and Convey the East/West Alley Abutting 777 Vimy Avenue between Marentette Avenue and Louis Avenue Applicant: K. Meagher - SAA/5871 - Ward 4

Reference:

• Date to Council: May 11, 2020
• Author: Christopher Aspila MCIP, RPP
• Senior Planner - Policy and Special Studies
• Email: caspila@citywindsor.ca
• Phone: 519-255-6543 x6446
• Planning & Building Services
• Report Date: April 17, 2020
• Clerk's File #: SAA2020

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

I. That the requested closure of the 4.27m wide east/west alley, between Marentette Avenue and Louis Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. CC-1759 attached as Appendix "A", BE DENIED for the following reasons:

a. The alley does not meet the criteria for closure; it is deemed indispensable and not suitable for closure.

b. The subject alley provides vehicular access for the property known as 723 Vimy Avenue; therefore, the subject east/west alley should be kept open.

Executive Summary:

N/A

Background:

Kay Meagher, owner of the property known as 777 Vimy Avenue, applied to close a portion of the 4.27 metre wide east/west alley abutting her property between Marentette Avenue and Louis Avenue, as shown on Drawing No. CC-1759 attached as Appendix "A".

The subject east/west alley appears to be travelled and is comprised of gravel and grass. There is a driveway approach and curb-cut providing vehicular access from Marentette Avenue to the subject alley. The east/west alley provides vehicular access to a garage at the rear of 723 Vimy Avenue. The westerly section of the east/west alley is blocked by a driveway, fence and mature vegetation. The aerial photo attached as