TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ST AUBINS ROAD TEMPORARY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS ON ST AUBINS ROAD
Purpose of the Report
To make a temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996
Background
As a result of a request by “La Cantina Restaurant” on St Aubins Road to make alterations to the footpath outside of restaurant to facilitate alfresco eating, this Department, with the support of the Connétable of St Helier requests the Minister to make a temporary amendment to the Road Traffic (St Helier) (Jersey) Order 1996, under Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, as amended, to make alterations to the parking arrangements in the vicinity of the restaurant.
Article 68 enables changes to Traffic Orders to be made, for a period of up to 12 months, without waiting for the relatively lengthy process of amending Orders to be completed. During the 12 months period an amendment to the Order will be drafted, for approval by the Minister.
Discussion
A trial alfresco area has been in operation for a year at La Cantina Restaurant, on St Aubins Road. Plastic bollards were installed to guard pedestrians where they were displaced onto the road side, and temporary concrete ramps installed for wheelchair access. La Cantina wishes to make alterations to the footpath to accommodate the alfresco area on a more permanent basis. The plastic bollards would be removed and the granite kerbs re-laid on a new alignment with wheelchair access to enable the footpath to divert past the alfresco area. The works would be paid for by La Cantina which also pays an annual fee for the alfresco arrangement to the Parish of St Helier.
Le Marquand Brothers, situated next door to La Cantina, have raised concerns that the alfresco area dissuades motorists from parking in front of their shop, and have requested that the unloading bay is changed to pay-card parking. It is therefore proposed to move the unloading bay to the front of West Park Pharmacy and change the unloading bay to parking as requested, on a trial basis. All businesses on the roadside from La Cantina to Cheapside Corner have been consulted and no objections have been received.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the attached notice, as required by Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, for a period not exceeding 12 months to come into effect within seven days after its insertion into the Jersey Gazette.
Reason (s) for Decision
To change parking arrangements on St Aubins Road in the vicinity of La Cantina Restaurant.
Action Required
The Minister to instruct his officers to arrange for a notice to be inserted in the Jersey Gazette, on two occasions, as required by Article 68 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.
Written by: Technical Assistant, Traffic and Infrastructure
Approved by: Director, Municipal Services
Attachments: Public Notice for insertion in the Jersey Gazette
Plan showing the proposal