1 Introduction Public Information Package Baseline Road Extension between Lambs Road and Bennett Road, Bowmanville Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment November 6, 2017 Overview The purpose of the information package is to present and seek feedback on: + Results of the study to date + Evaluation criteria and assessment of effects + Next steps Class Environmental Assessment Process This project follows the approved Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, as amended in 2015, and approved by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. 1 Define problem or opportunity Please take the time to: + Review the information in this package + Complete the comment sheet included with this package Submit your comments or questions to: 2 Assess proposed solution 3 Document process in project file 4 Implement project We are here Ron Albright, P. Eng. Assistant Director, Engineering Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C 3AC Phone: 905-623-3379 ext. 2305 Fax: 905-623-9282 Email: ralbright@clarington.net OR Abu Rashed, P. Eng. Project Manager CIMA+ 55 King Street East Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N4 Phone: 905-697-4464 ext. 6903 Fax: 905-697-0443 Email: abu.rashed@cima.ca Please provide your comments or questions by November 29, 2017
2 Study Area + Opportunity Study Area Key Points 1, including sections already built, is designated as a Type A arterial road a road designed to be continuous across larger municipal areas to efficiently move large volumes of traffic over relatively Hwy 2 long distances; may provide transit, cycling, and pedestrian provisions Future Clarington Technology Park Layout (superimposed) 2 The connection between and Liberty St S Liberty St S / Interchange Mearns Ave Caristrap St Haines Rd * Proposed Extension (unopened Right-of-Way) has been identified as a key part of the grid road network in the east area of urban Bowmanville, providing flexibility for traffic and transit routing 3 There is significant planned development of lands adjacent to this corridor, and improved access and servicing will provide an incentive for future development 4 New applications for development ( ) within the Clarington Technology Park are underway, which require * / Interchange the road connections to be initiated 5 An Environmental Assessment study (this study) is required to evaluate the environmental effects of this project (natural, social, cultural, and economic effects)
TOOLEY FICE HOLT LAMBS REGIONAL LAMBS BRAGG GIBSON OLD SCUGOG R 3 Planning Context TOWNLINE NORTH TRULLS PEBBLESTONE REGIONAL MIDDLE CONCESSION 4 LIBERT MEARNS AVENUE BETHESDA STEPHENS MILL CONCESSION 4 REGIONAL 42 CONCESSION R NASH CONCESSION 3 PROVIDENCE CONCESSION RO Durham Transportation Master Plan (2005) Clarington Official Plan (2016) HIGHWAY 2 LEGEND PRESTONVALE TRULLS COURTICE GO HANCOCK HIGHWAY 418 SOLINA RUNDLE MAPLE GROVE LEGEND GREEN Existing Freeway Interchange REGIONAL 57 GO Future Freeway Interchange Existing Grade Separation LIBERTY STREET NORTH LIBERTY ST S. AVENUE MEARNS CONCESSION STREET POLLARD BASELINE Proposed Grade Separation HIGHWAY 2 BROWVIEW Urban Area RICKARD COURTICE ENERGY DRIVE OSBORNE HIGHWAY 401 Freeway Type A Arterial Road Type B Arterial Road Type C Arterial Road Collector Road Regional Transit Spine BOWMANVILLE PRIORITY INTENSIFICATION AREAS Rail Transit Line Railway NEWCASTL CENTRE GO REGIONAL CORRIDOR LOCAL CORRIDOR WATERFRONT PLACE TRANSPORTATION HUB BUILT UP AREA GREENFIELD BUILT BOUNDARY URBAN BOUNDARY Lake Ontario ³ The Durham Transportation Master Plan defines the improvements required to address the Region s transportation needs to 2021 and beyond. The development of this document featured significant involvement from the public to evaluate transportation priorities and trade-offs. In the Freeway and Arterial Road Network map (above), is shown as a Type A Arterial road with a proposed segment to connect to Hwy 2 another key arterial road in the area. The Clarington Official Plan provides a framework for future growth and development. The most recent amendment (Amendment 107, 2016) shows as a Type A Arterial road that primarily serves to move traffic east and west across municipalities. The Official Plan shows the connection of through the future Clarington Technology Park from to. Other planning documents (e.g., the Clarington Transportation Master Plan [2016]) highlight the need for more east-west transportation connections in the municipality.
4 Planning Context cont d Science + Technology Park (2007) Clarington Technology Park Secondary Plan (2014) LEGEND LEGEND Existing buildings Clarington Technology Business Park Proposed buildings Light Industrial Area Holburn Facility Prestige Employment 1 Prestige Employment 2 Mixed Use Corridor Special Study Area Environmental Protection Area Proposed Storm Water Mgmt. Pond Heritage Resource Built Boundary * Road and channel alignments shown here reflect Amendment No. 112 to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan as approved by Council August 22, 2017 Clarington has been planning for a Science and Technology Park along the corridor for more than 10 years. This development cluster is an important economic and employment growth area for the municipality. The extension of is a key component of the plan.
5 (continuous) 1954 Site + Project History Project Background 2017 1995 In 2007, an Environmental Assessment study was initiated to examine transportation alternatives in the study area Four options (as outlined at right) were considered, and the recommended solution was to extend More than 10 years has elapsed since the study was active, therefore Clarington is required to revisit the study Previous EA and PIC Summary October 23, 2007 Alternative solutions and assessments: 1 Do nothing do not carry forward Does not address access, mobility, and capacity requirements of the planned study area 2 Improve public transit do not carry forward as the only alternative Effective service cannot be added without the extension, and improved transit service would not meet study area demands 3 Use/enhance existing infrastructure do not carry forward as the only alternative Not compatible with the Official Plan vision for Hwy 2 or business park 4 Extend along the existing Rightof-Way carry forward Requires hedgerow removal; addresses traffic, access, and servicing requirements
6 Existing Conditions + Investigations Existing Conditions Investigations Environmental Protection Area (EP) Caristrap St Bennett Creek Tributary Business Park Liberty St S / Interchange Transportation Assessment Projected traffic to 2031 was based on volumes from the Clarington Transportation Master Plan. The results confirm that the extension will reduce travel times to from within the business park. Hwy 2 Haines Rd Mearns Ave Liberty St S EP Area along re-aligned creek following Secondary Plan (unopened ROW) Proposed Extension Hwy 401 Several studies were completed to document existing conditions and understand potential environmental impacts: / Interchange Air Quality Assessment The extension is expected to minimize air quality impacts by providing an additional route and capacity for east-west travel. Natural Heritage Assessment Tree and ecological inventories of the property were completed. A Species at Risk was found, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) was notified. The Municipality will work with the MNRF on an appropriate mitigation and compensation plan. Cultural Heritage Assessment An archaeological study was completed, and no artifacts were discovered. Built heritage is not an issue as there are no buildings in the area of the extension.
7 Proposed Road Connection Approx. entrance to site to be developed ( to be improved from site entrance to ) Stop sign tc t Benne ry uta b i r T reek Existing ROW is 28 m in this location (no property acquistion required) 1.5 m Sidewalk (standard width for accessibility) 10 m Pavement width Stop sign Road meets Type A Arterial road design requirements except ROW width (may be expanded as part of future development applications) 20 m ROW Proposed extension fits within existing ROW (no property acquisition required) 28 m ROW 40 m Light standards along one side only at 40 m spacing Notes: (ROW to remain unopened) 1.5 m Sidewalk (standard width for accessibility) Drawing is an illustration only. Some elements are exaggerated in size for visibility. Stop sign Landscaping features to be detailed at the design stage of the road project (after this study). N
8 Effects Assessment The previous EA study in 2007 evaluated alternative transportation solutions in the study area. The extension of is the preferred solution. This study updates the effects assessment compared to the Do Nothing scenario. Evaluation Criteria Do Nothing Connect (as shown in the approved Clarington Technology Park Secondary Plan) Social Environment Traffic distribution and patterns Transit Active transportation Property impacts Air quality Limits the ability for vehicles to distribute to other roads in the network. Does not promote transit or active transportation connections. No property impacts. Increased air quality impact due to an increasing number of vehicles (congestion, idling) and no additional capacity. Provides additional capacity in the network for redistribution of traffic. Provides transit connections to the community and ties into future planned trails. Minimizes air quality impact by adding capacity to the road network. Natural Environment Species at Risk Local wildlife habitat No change to the existing natural environment. Presence of Species at Risk requires mitigation measures to offset environmental impact. Loss of local wildlife habitat. Cultural Environment Heritage artifacts / resources Aboriginal Treaty Rights No archaeological or built heritage resources were identified. No archaeological or built heritage resources were identified. Economic Environment Capital cost Operations / maintenance cost Compensation cost There is no construction cost to doing nothing, however there is a cost to creating additional capacity elsewhere, and creating other connections to service future development. Construction costs are already included in the Municipality s capital forecast. By investing in servicing now, an incentive will be provided for development.
9 Public Consultation Plan + Next Steps Timeline July 26, 2017 Nov 6, 2017 Early Winter 2018 Early Winter 2018 We are here Same time as Notice of Study Completion Process Notice of Study Commencement Mail-out of Public Information Package Notice of Study Completion Publication of Project File The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process includes formal public consultation and remains open to ongoing correspondence throughout the project. A Project File will summarize all study information and correspondence at the conclusion of the study. Please note that Clarington has an open-door policy for comments during the entire study process. Please feel free to provide comments to the study team at any time during the EA study period. Next Steps 1 Review feedback on the information package, and finalize the effects assessment 2 Present all study documentation in the Project File Please submit your comments by November 29, 2017 to: Ron Albright, P. Eng. Assistant Director, Engineering Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C 3AC Phone: 905-623-3379 ext. 2305 Fax: 905-623-9282 Email: ralbright@clarington.net OR Abu Rashed, P. Eng. Project Manager CIMA+ 55 King Street East Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N4 Phone: 905-697-4464 ext. 6903 Fax: 905-697-0443 Email: abu.rashed@cima.ca A fillable comment sheet is attached, and this entire package and comment sheet are also available online at: