Scarborough Waterfront Project Public Information Centre #1 Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference September 10, 2014
Agenda Open House Presentation 7:00 to 7:30 pm Presentation 7:30 to 8:15 pm History of the Scarborough Shoreline Planning Rationale for the Scarborough Waterfront Project Overview of the Scarborough Waterfront Project Vision and Objectives Environmental Assessment Process and Consultation Next Steps Breakout Feedback/Worksheet - 8:15 to 8:45 pm Nancy Gaffney, Waterfront Specialist Connie Pinto, Manager, Special Projects - Waterfront
Scarborough Waterfront Project Work Plan We are here! PHASE 1 Terms of Reference July 2014 March 2015 Two Public Information Centres Two Stakeholder Committee Meetings Prepare and Submit Draft EA Terms of Reference Submit Final EA Terms of Reference to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (March 2015) PHASE 2 Environmental Assessment March 2015 May 2016 Undertake necessary studies and consultation for the EA Develop Alternatives and Select a Preferred Alternative, Refine the Preferred Alternative, Conduct Detailed Effects Assessment and Mitigation Strategy, Develop Monitoring and Adaptive Management Strategy Prepare and Submit Draft EA Finalize and Submit Final EA (May 2016) PHASE 3 Detailed Design, Approvals and Construction 2017 2030 Undertake detailed design Obtain necessary approvals Develop construction schedule
Regional Context Eastern portion of the City of Toronto More than half of the Scarborough Sector of the Toronto Waterfront
Planning Background
Typical Bluff Processes Slope failure Long term stable slope Gravel Groundwater flow weakens the sand layer above and creates undercutting Silty Till Silty Sand Wave action scours toe of bank Lake Ontario Toe Erosion Groundwater Silty Clay
A History of Shoreline Protection in Scarborough 1970-80's Shoreline Engineered Approach (Public Safety) Revetment - Linear Armourstone /Engineered Buttress or Slope South Marine Drive Sector, 1984 Photo South Marine Drive Sector, 2013
Ecosystem Approach to Shoreline Protection in Scarborough 1990's - David Crombie Commission, Waterfront Regeneration Trust - Ecosystem Approach - Shoreline Treatment, Public Safety, Public Use, Natural Heritage Sylvan Sector 1980 s Photo Class Environmental Assessment for Erosion Control - Community Liaison Committee provided input on design Sylvan Sector 2013
Meadowcliffe Shoreline and Doris McCarthy Trail (Bellamy Ravine) 2010 Photo 2013
Study Area From Bluffer s Park to East Point Park, and from Kingston Road to Lake Ontario; total length is 11 kilometres.
Existing Conditions Bluffer s Park to South Marine Drive Bluffer s Park Meadowcliffe / Bellamy Ravine Sylvan Shoreline Photo 2013 South Marine Drive
Existing Conditions - Sylvan to East Point Park East Point Park Guild Inn / Guildwood Parkway South Marine Drive Sylvan Shoreline Photo
Study Area - Shoreline Protection and Public Access Protected shoreline Unprotected shoreline Existing Pedestrian or Construction Access
Key Issues Multiple stakeholder interests Safe access Natural habitat concerns Private lands Traffic, parking and privacy Recreation and trail design Cost and long-term management
Vision Statement A system of linked scenic landscapes along the water s edge providing a safe and accessible waterfront experience with opportunities to actively enjoy the outdoors, to relax and reflect, and to learn about and appreciate the natural and cultural heritage of the bluffs. Photo Sylvan shoreline Artist rendering
Objective 1 - Public Safety Integrate existing shoreline infrastructure with future shoreline and slope stabilization works to reduce public risk and provide safe public access to and along the waterfront. Meadowcliffe shoreline South Marine Drive Photo Sylvan shoreline
Objective 2 Visitor Experience Provide sweeping views and vistas of the bluffs and the lake; improve aquatic and terrestrial habitats to allow for a range of enhanced nature appreciation and fishing; improve trail connections to and along the waterfront; and provide passive recreational and cultural amenities. Port Union Waterfront Park Angling opportunities. Public art: Passage
Planning & Approval Process
Terms of Reference In general, the EA Terms of Reference should outline: Purpose of the proposed undertaking General description of the proposed undertaking General description of the environment that may be potentially affected by the project Alternatives that will be considered in the EA How Alternatives will be evaluated and how a Preferred Alternative will be chosen Consultation Plan, with agencies and the public, that will take place during the EA Other approvals that may be required and the proposed schedule Consultation between proponent(s) and interested parties is required as part of preparing the EA Terms of Reference
Alternatives To and Alternative Methods Framework Alternative To an undertaking are functionally different ways of approaching and dealing with a problem or opportunity. Alternatives must be within the scope of the proponent s ability to implement. One Alternative To is the Do Nothing Alternative. Do Nothing is a benchmark which represents what is expected to happen if none of the alternatives being considered is carried out. Alternative Methods are different ways of performing the same activity (the where and how of it). Shoreline between Bluffer s Park and Meadowcliffe
Required Studies and Plans Coastal studies Geotechnical studies Hydrogeological studies Stormwater management Natural heritage study Assessment and identification of local, regional and national trail systems Assessment and identification of archaeological and built heritage resources Adjacent land use and ownership assessment Fish Compensation Plan Erosion and sediment control assessment Public Consultation Plan Sustainability assessment Topographic, substrate and fisheries surveys Risk Assessment of land uses associated with future slope failures Monitoring Plan Mitigation Plan Concept Plans Electro-fishing surveys
Public Consultation Opportunities EA Terms of Reference Introduction EA Elements EA ToR Aug. 2014 Project Vision Project Objectives Required Studies EA ToR Consultation Description of the Environment Alternatives To and Alternative Methods Framework Evaluation Criteria Framework EA Consultation Plan Jan. 2015 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Draft ToR Feb. 2015 Mar. 2015 PIC #1 SC #1 PIC #2 SC #2 PIC #3* SC #2 Submit EA ToR *If required
Environmental Assessment Public Engagement Public engagement opportunities for the project are proposed to be provided through the following venues: Stakeholder Committee Public Information Centres Project e-newsletters and Flyers Project Updates and postings of Key Issues and Responses on the web page First Nations and Métis Consultation Landowner and Local Business Notifications Newspaper Advertisements and Articles
Stakeholder Committee The purpose of the Stakeholder Committee is to provide insight and advice to the Project Team in the preparation of the Terms of Reference and the Environmental Assessment. Stakeholder Committee members: will represent diverse perspectives and interests will be asked for their input and advice at various stages of the process will act as a point of contact to local community groups and the public at large may be asked to facilitate at future public meetings
We want your ideas! Next Steps Late Fall 2014 Public Information Centre #2 E-mail questions and comments to waterfront@trca.on.ca Visit www.trca.on.ca/swp for project updates and postings of key issues and responses.