REVISED DRAFT MILTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY January 2006 Revised February 2015 Revised November 2015 Urban Design Guidelines Milton Heights Landowners Group
This page has been intentionally left blank.
Contents 1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Site Context 1 1.3 Structure of the Guidelines 2 1.4 Existing Character 4 1.5 Existing Built Form 5 1.6 Vision 8 2.0 COMMUNITY STRUCTURE & PUBLIC REALM 11 2.1 Land Use Plan 12 2.2 Neighbourhood Character Areas 14 2.3 Building Heights 16 2.4 Road Network 18 2.5 Roads 20 2.6 Gateways 24 2.7 Open Space Plan 26 2.8 Trails Plan 28 2.9 Buffers 30 2.10 Approach to Public Realm 32 2.11 Community Park 33 2.12 Village Squares 34 2.13 Watercourse Channel 37 2.14 Stormwater Management Ponds 38 2.15 Valleys 39 2.16 Street Furnishing and Fencing 40 3.1 Special Areas 42 3.0 PRIVATE REALM 42 3.2 Residential Design Principles 49 3.3 Garage Design Principles 51 3.4 Condominiums Design Guidelines 52 3.5 Live/Work Units 54 3.6 Commercial Areas 55 3.7 Business Park 57
Figure 1 - Context Map Milton Community Kelso Conservation Area Niagara Escarpment Conservation Area Railway 16 Mile Creek
1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) for Milton Heights have been prepared on behalf of the Milton Heights Landowners Group to provide a framework for development within the subject lands. The document not include non-participating landowners lands. The UDG establishes the vision goals and principles for the community focusing on its urban design, landscaping, and architecture. The UDG and the Community Plan have resulted from a meaningful public consultation and engagement process with area residents, best practices in urban design relevant to the site and extensive consultation with the Town of Milton over the past several years. These guidelines and principles are based on the Community Structure Plan and shall remain applicable to future draft plans of subdivisions, site plans, and other planning applications. Design provisions contained in this document made by the Milton Heights Landowners Group (MHLG) or its members, shall be in accordance with the Town of Milton standards, Trails and Cycling Master Plan, Town of Milton Transit Plan, Conservation Halton Guidelines, noise reports and other related background studies. The UDG is flexible in nature and should be read in conjunction with the Town of Milton Official Plan, Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan and applicable zoning bylaws. The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Architectural Guidelines produced by W Architect Inc. 1.2 Site Context Milton Heights is located at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment on the west edge of the Milton urban area. It is a component of the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan. Milton Heights is located within the vicinity of Country Heritage Park, Kelso Conservation Area and the Halton Region Museum. Existing residential communities within the Milton Heights Neighbourhood include Milton Heights community, historically referred to as Smokey Hollows, and the Village of Peru. See Figure 1 - Context Map. Milton Heights Neighbourhood is a 157ha (388 ac) community bounded by Highway 401 to the north, Peru Road to the east, the Canadian Pacific Railway and Steeles Avenue to the south, and Tremaine Road to the west. A major structuring element is the valley of Sixteen Mile Creek that meanders through the central portion of the site from Tremaine Road towards Peru Road. This natural feature creates a significant portion of the open space system. Existing uses surrounding the community include residential use south of Steeles Avenue, the Kelso Conservation Area west of Tremaine Road, and employment use, east of Peru Road. Currently, conditions for development in the Milton Heights neighbourhood have been satisfied in accordance with the Town to allow a servicing allocation grant of 300 SDE (single detached equivalents). Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 1
1.3 Structure of the Guidelines The guidelines are laid out as follows; Section 1: Background This section provides an understanding of the subject lands in reference to its site context, existing features, surrounding uses, and the community vision. It also provides an outline of the purpose of the document and how it will be structured. Section 2: Community Structure and Public Realm This section describes the Community Plan and its structure with system diagrams, including: Land Use; Neighbourhood Character Areas Building Heights Road Network; Open Space network; and Trails and Pedestrian Movement Network. The public realm section will clarify how the development proposals relate to the: Community Park; Village Squares; Watercourse Channel; Stormwater Management Ponds; Valleys; Recreation Trails; and Roads. (10.4 Ha) Section 4: Private Realm This section provides guidance in relation to site planning and built form elements of the private realm. Included is design guidelines that relate to laneway housing, garages in the rear, townhouses, live/work, and commercial uses. Figure 2 - Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan Land Use Plan 2 Revised - November 2015
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// $+ S )V 3rd SIDEROAD /////////////////////////// )V Figure 3 - Sherwood Survey Secondary Land Use Plan TREMAINE ROAD (RR 22) //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// DP! «NP³ ± ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// n n n /// )V ///////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// )V NP³ ± )V )V )V LOUIS ST. LAURENT AVE. $+ S PERU ROAD )V )V $ $+ S +S Gas Line CN RAIL PERU ROAD STEELES AVENUE (RR 8) MAIN ST. W. )V CP RAIL NP³ ± STEELES AVENUE (RR 8) 1st LINE CN RAIL BRONTE ST. CP RAIL DERRY ROAD (RR 7) 401 n Ê HIGHWAY n )V $ $+ S +S //////// n NP DP $+ S V 0 100 200 400 600 800 1,000 Metres REGIONAL ROAD 25 SECONDARY PLAN LAND USE PLAN NAD 1983 - UTM Zone 17N This Schedule Forms Part Of The Official Plan And Should Be Read Together With The Text. (C) Copyright Teranet, Town of Milton 2014 DATE: May, 2014 16 MILE CREEK FLOODPLAIN ENHANCED STREETSCAPE DESIGN NOISE, VIBRATION AND VISUAL BUFFER BUSINESS PARK AREA CHARACTER AREA COMMUNITY PARK ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGE AREA ESCARPMENT PROTECTION AREA ESCARPMENT PROTECTION AREA - GREENLANDS A AREA ESCARPMENT PROTECTION AREA - PASSIVE OPEN SPACE ESCARPMENT RURAL AREA - SPECIFIC POLICY AREA 13 GREENLANDS A AREA GREENLANDS B AREA INSTITUTIONAL AREA LOCAL COMMERCIAL AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE AREA PLANNED HWY 401 INTERCHANGE RESIDENTIAL AREA RESIDENTIAL / EMPLOYMENT AREA RESIDENTIAL / OFFICE AREA SECONDARY MIXED USE AREA URBAN EXPANSION AREA SCHOOL CUL-DE SAC NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK DISTRICT PARK STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY VILLAGE SQUARE //////// μ 16 MILE CREEK F Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 3
1.4 Existing Character The existing residential communities within the Milton Heights Neighbourhood include Milton Heights community, historically referred to as Smokey Hollows, and the Village of Peru. The Milton Heights Community includes the existing residential community along Tremaine and No. 3 Side Road. The Village of Peru, the older of the two residential communities, includes residences on both the east and west sides of Peru Road. Only the west side is included in the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan area boundary. There is a range of architectural styles within the village, including turn-of-the-century homes, post-war dwellings, bungalows from the 1960s to 1970s, and larger infill homes from the 1980s to 1990s. The Village of Peru is characterized by an intimate setting of dwellings next to the Sixteen Mile Creek, creating picturesque rural streetscapes. Milton Heights is adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment Conservation Area and the Kelso Conservation Area and benefits from views towards both of these important natural environments. Milton Heights Context Sixteen Mile Creek View of the Niagara Escarpment 4 Revised - November 2015 View of the Niagara Escarpment
1.5 Existing Built Form The existing character of buildings within the local area can be categorized by the following; Range of architectural styles; Building heights; Materials; Setbacks; and Garage location. Range of Architectural Styles There is a variety of architectural styles and influences in the local area, from turn-of-the-century homes, post-war dwellings, bungalows from the 1960s to 1970s, and larger infill homes from the 1980s to 1990s. This variation is typical for a settlement with organic growth. Typical deep setbacks within Milton Heights The adjacent images demonstrate the range of building types in the area. Building Heights The images on the following page represent the range of building heights within the Milton Heights area. The building height ranges between one - two story with a number of 1.5 storey units throughout the villages. Materials There is a variety of materials used throughout the built form in the villages including wood, brick and weatherboard. This reflects the variation in architectural styles. This home uses locally sourced materials and has a striking roofline The older, brick buildings are typical of the area s heritage and proximity to the Niagara Escarpment and local kilns. Setbacks Buildings benefit from deep setbacks from the roads, which is evident on the aerial plan, on the following page. Setbacks decrease towards the intersection of Kelso Road, Tremaine Road and No. 3 Side Road; the village centre. This is an example of a historic home within the area. Garage Locations There are a variety of garage locations, including set back from the street, in line or behind the house building line, or generally located to the side of the residential unit. This home has a wide frontage, similar to the historic home above. Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 5
(EXISTING) TREMAINE ROAD MILTON HEIGHTS CRES. No. 3 SIDE ROAD Figure 4 - Aerial of Milton Heights, illustrating setbacks and garage locations 6 Revised - November 2015
1 Storey 1.5 Storeys 2 Storeys Existing Building Heights Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 7
1.6 Vision Vision Statement To create an attractive, memorable and safe community that respects the character and is inspired by the existing residential areas, such as the Milton Heights Community and Village of Peru, and is sensitive to its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment. The character and form of Milton Heights should protect and enhance the existing natural surrounding features as well as the wider environment, without encroaching on the surrounding protected areas such as the Niagara Escarpment, Kelso Conservation Area, the valley lands and parks included within the development. Considered design will maximize views into and through these areas, and will ensure that Milton Heights will offer easy access to outdoor spaces for active and passive recreation. Urban Design Objectives: Milton Heights will be an attractive and distinct community that residents can be proud of; Create a memorable community that promotes the distinct character of the area and draws inspiration from its industrial past; which includes the proximity to the Escarpment and its lime kilns; Use materials, such as limestone and built forms that reflect the proximity of the Escarpment and the adjacent rural area; Create a safe community whose design provides eyes on the streets, traffic calming, and neighbourhood interactions/sense of community; and Milton Heights Community will be made up of a number of individual neighbourhoods, each with their own character which reflect the existing character of the area and its history. Respect the existing environment Development shall respect the existing neighbourhoods by having lower density development adjacent to them increasing density as development is located further from the existing neighbourhooods; Development shall be sensitive to the Niagara Escarpment by having lower density development adjacent to the existing residential development closer to the escarpment, with increased landscaping and space between buildings; Development located further away from the Niagara Escarpment will be able to sensitively reference the historical industrial character of the area; A continuous, coherent walkable public realm composed of streets, sidewalks, open spaces and publicly accessible parts of private development, wherever possible, and shall all be linked to a trail/ pedestrian network; and Protect and enhance the existing natural environment (Niagara escarpment, valley lands etc.) while improving access to and maximize views to and through these areas. 8 Revised - November 2015
Roads Highway 401, existing Tremaine Road, Peru Road and the Canadian Pacific Railway will provide the site boundary; and New roads will be oriented to promote views to the Niagara Escarpment, green spaces (such as parks, storm ponds etc.) and to local features. Gateways There will be a primary gateway located at the intersection of New Tremaine Road and Highway 401 as identified in the Sherwood Survey Secondary Plan; Community Gateways will be located along the Gateway Street of New Tremaine Road. Architecture and landscaping details will be enhanced here to provide residents and visitors a sense of arrival into the neighbourhood; Neighbourhood Gateways are secondary gateways to provide a sense of arrival into residential and commercial areas. The treatment of neighbourhood gateways will be inspired by and at a smaller scale than primary gateways; New Tremaine Road will be developed as a Gateway Street; and The design for the New Tremaine bridge over Highway 401, will be subject to Ministry of Transport for Ontario and Town of Milton Standards. Mixed Use Community The Business Park, Commercial and Character Areas assist in creating a sustainable community which provides employment opportunities within walking distance of people s homes. Range of Housing Types There will be a variety of housing types to accommodate a mix of lifestyles. As per the Official Plan, the density distribution in the Milton Heights Neighbourhood may vary from a low 15 units per net hectare, near the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, existing residential development and natural features, and a high of 40 units per net hectare abutting Provincial Freeways/Highways, Arterial Roads, Railway Corridors, employment lands to reflect the surrounding land uses. Open Space Valley Lands and environmentally sensitive areas shall be preserved; Village Squares should be located within walking distances to existing and proposed residential areas; The Community Park will be located East of New Tremaine Road and easily accessible to existing and future residents; Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 9
Through a participatory process, the Milton Heights Landowners Group has worked together with the existing residents to establish a strong community vision for the development of the new community; Extensive background review and focused discussions resulted in identifying a number of key issues including building heights and setbacks to address transition areas; and The principles and guidelines outlined in this document represent a balance among the participating stakeholders, and, have the general support of the community. Five public workshops were conducted, with councilors and local residents invited to participate. The process involved: Workshop #1 (May 2004) Gathered information and introduced preliminary design ideas of the landowners for discussion. Workshop #2 (April 2005) Residents and Landowners established principles of development, including road patterns, lot fabric, parks, open spaces, and amenities. Workshop #3 (May 2005) Created preliminary themes and concept designs for the neighbourhood based on principles established in Workshop #2. Workshop #4 (September 2005) Refined themes and concepts based on feedback. Workshop #5 (January 2005) Discussed planning and procedural issues. Goals & Principles from Workshop #2: Protect and sensitively integrating natural features; Create an interconnected parks and open space system; Respect the existing heritage of the community; Provide creative housing designs that complements the local character and forms gradual architectural transitions between existing and new development; Create a fully integrated community; Create a legible street patterns with a clear hierarchy; Create enhanced and pedestrian friendly streetscapes; and Create a unified community identity and vision for Milton Heights and The Village of Peru. Public meetings were also held to keep area residents and Town staff informed on the evolution of the plans. The extensive community consultation process was followed with comprehensive discussions with senior Town of Milton staff to affirm the community vision and establish the key planning principles to achieve it. Town Staff have established the key planning, urban design, engineering and park principles and have had considerable input into the creation of the community concept plan and its evolution to draft plans and site specific zoning by-laws. 10 Revised - November 2015
2.0 COMMUNITY STRUCTURE & PUBLIC REALM The structure of the Milton Heights community results from the combination of elements listed below; Land Use; Neighbourhood Character Areas; Building Heights; Road Network; Open Space network; and Trails and Pedestrian Movement Network. As required by the Official Plan, new development within the Milton Heights Neighbourhood shall be coordinated with existing or proposed development on the adjacent lands and within the sub-neighbourhood. Development shall reflect policies of the Official Plan and address such issues as compatibility of lane use and transition of density, lot sizes and housing type based on consideration of the proximity of new development to: The Niagara Escarpment Plan Area and natural heritage feature; Arterial Roads, employment lands, railways and provincial highways and employment areas; and The existing residential development with the principle overall objective of maintaining a significant degree of larger lot development adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area. Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 11
2.1 Land Use Plan Milton Heights will have a range of land uses in order to create a sustainable, cohesive community, where the local population will have the opportunity to live and work. Development will be designed to be sympathetic to the surroundings and will reflect its unique setting adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment and the character of the existing residential communities. The community will include residential, a mixed use area, the business parks, a commercial block and areas of open space. Residential Uses The predominant land use within Milton Heights will be residential, which will be located in both the northern and southern halves of the community. To respect the surroundings there will be a range of development density. Low density development will include detached, semidetached and condominium laneway singles. The low density development will be located along the existing Tremaine Road and adjacent to the existing communities at Peru Road and No. 3 Side Road. The medium density residential will include On-Street Townhouses, which can include condominiums or detached, laneway townhouses and laneway decked townhouses, both of which may include condominiums. Condominium Laneway Homes may be located along the New Tremaine Road corridor, fronting on to Milton Heights Crescent, abutting Highway 401 and the interchange. Mixed Use Character Area This is located at the intersection of New Tremaine Road, No. 3 Side Road and along the No. 3 Side Road corridor. The mixed use area will include live/ work units with commercial uses at grade and medium density residential uses. Business Parks There are two business parks proposed within Milton Heights. The business park in the north is located adjacent to the 401 Highway and benefits from being highly visible and easily accessible from the highway. The business park in the south of Milton Heights adjacent to Peru Road will provide a transition between the employment uses east of Peru Road and residential uses to the west. Both locations assist with noise mitigation from the adjacent industrial uses. Additional noise mitigation measures will be provided as outlined in the noise report, including treatment to the built form, landforms and landscaping. Commercial Block The commercial focus is located at the north west and south-east corners of Tremaine and the No. 3 Side Road. Open Space Network Milton Heights has a strong, connected open space network which includes a range of open spaces and elements located throughout the community. The open space network includes preservation of existing environmentally sensitive areas, stormwater management ponds, village squares and community parks. 12 Revised - November 2015
ST. R STREET C STREET D THE KING S HIGHWAY No. 401 STREET A MILTON HEIGHTS CRESCENT STREET E STREET G STREET F STREET A STREET H STREET E STREET E SP No. 3 SIDE RD ST. O SIXTEEN MILE CREEK STREET D STREET C STREET I STREET P STRE ET Q STREET N STREET M EXISTING TREMAINE RD SP COMMUNITY PARK PERU RD SP PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD NEW TREMAINE RD CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY SP STREET V STREET W STREET X STREET S STEELES AVE W STREET U SP STREET S SP Legend Existing Residential Detached Detached, Semis, and/or Townhouses Street Townhouses Condominium Dwellings Business Park Commercial Parkland Area and Open Space Greenland Areas Drainage Corridor Buffers and Walkways Mixed Use / Character Area Stormwater Ponds Figure 5 - Land Use Plan for Milton Heights N Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 13
2.2 Neighbourhood Character Areas To distinguish and celebrate the unique character and history of Milton Heights, the development areas have been divided into 5 Character Areas that are separated by the valley and New Tremaine Road. The character areas to the north of the community should draw inspiration from the region s lime kilns history and the existing industry while those to the south should draw emphasis from the former brickworks. Milton Heights North The north western area, Milton Heights North, should be a residential community whose design and character provides a sensitive and complimentary transition from the Niagara Escarpment in the west to the industrial land to its east. The Community s western edge should emphasize a lower density which reflects the local character of the existing residential areas. Typically, this should include detached units with larger spaces between houses, smaller units, retaining the existing vegetation where possible and enhanced landscaping. Limestone should be used as the primary building material, to reference the area s heritage. On the eastern side of Milton Heights North buildings will have a more urban and industrial feel to create a transition into the adjacent business park to the east. Development here will be of a higher density, with opportunities for contemporary designs and a more compact layout. Milton Heights South New development within the Milton Heights South character area should be inspired by the area s existing built form; which includes existing residential units and the area s former brickwork industries. New Peru The New Peru character area should form a new community that draws inspiration from the brick making industrial past of this area. The architectural style of the brick workers cottages on Steeles Avenue should be the inspiration for new detached residential development at this location. The street townhouses within the character area provide the opportunity for more contemporary designs to be implemented into the architecture. Old Peru Residential development along Peru Road in Old Peru will also draw on the character of the existing residential and the brick workers cottage with simple architecture and materials. New development on the western side of the character area will draw inspiration from the existing residential architecture as well as provide opportunity for contemporary design to be implemented. Refer to Figure 6 - Milton Heights Character Areas Plan. This character will reflect a distinct community that reflects the industrial past of this area. Milton Heights North Business Park At the Milton Heights North Business Park the built form should be industrial in character to reflect their commercial uses. Buildings fronting onto New Tremaine Road should frame the road and create a sense of enclosure, as well as forming a gateway into Milton Heights. 14 Revised - November 2015
ST. R STREET C STREET D STREET A MILTON HEIGHTS NORTH MILTON HEIGHTS CRESCENT STREET E STREET G STREET F STREET A STREET H STREET E STREET E THE KING S HIGHWAY No. 401 MILTON HEIGHTS NORTH BUSINESS PARK No. 3 SIDE RD SIXTEEN MILE CREEK MILTON HEIGHTS SOUTH STREET D STREET C STREET I STRE ET Q STREET P ST. O STREET N NEW PERU STREET M EXISTING TREMAINE RD PERU RD CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD NEW TREMAINE RD STREET V STREET W STREET X STREET U OLD PERU STREET S STREET S STEELES AVE W N Figure 6 - Milton Heights Character Areas Plan Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 15
2.3 Building Heights Proposed building heights should be contextually appropriate and respect the height of the existing buildings and provide a transition between the existing and new development areas. In order achieve appropriate transitions to the existing residential communities, the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area and natural heritage features, the maximum height and massing for dwellings have been limited in different areas. Milton Heights North New built form of Milton Heights North will be located adjacent to the existing Tremaine Road and behind existing residential north of No. 3 Side Road. Condominiums surrounding the Northern Village Square will be a maximum of 1-2 storeys (9.5m) in order to be complimentary to the existing development to the west, as well as providing a complimentary buffer to the surrounding proposed increased density. The majority of the proposed detached and street townhouse residential development in to the north and east of the Northern Village Square will be a maximum 2 storeys (10.0m). The condominium development block abutting highway 401 may have up to 3 storey development for those dwellings directly abutting the open space adjacent to Highway 401. Development between the Northern Village Square and the abutting condo development will transition in height from 9.5m to 12.5m to provide a gradient in height through the character area. New Peru The new built form within New Peru, located to the East of New Tremaine Road, will be a majority of Street Townhouses and a small number of Detached Dwellings. The Street Townhouses, that abut proposed business and commercial land uses, will make up the majority of new infrastructure and will be a maximum of 2½-3 storeys (12.5m) in height. The Detached Dwellings, located to the north of the greenbelt buffer and west of existing residential, will be a maximum of 2-2½ storeys (11.0m) to act as a transition between the open space and new development. Old Peru Built form of Old Peru both respects the existing residential along Peru Road and allows for larger development to occur behind the Greenbelt. The development along Peru Road consists of new development that will be a maximum of 1-2 storey (9.0m), keeping consistent with the existing infrastructure along the road. The development between the Greenbelt and the Railway tracks consists of detached and townhouse dwellings that will be a maximum of 2-2½ storeys (11.0m) to the north west and condominiums that will be a maximum of 2½-3 storeys (12.5m) along the south east of the development. Building heights for these character areas can be seen in Figure 7: Building Height Demonstration Plan. Heights are subject to zoning by-law standards. 16 Revised - November 2015
ST. R STREET C STREET D THE KING S HIGHWAY No. 401 STREET A MILTON HEIGHTS CRESCENT STREET E STREET G STREET F STREET A STREET H STREET E STREET E No. 3 SIDE RD ST. O SIXTEEN MILE CREEK STREET D STREET C STREET I STREET P STRE ET Q STREET N STREET M EXISTING TREMAINE RD PERU RD CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD NEW TREMAINE RD STREET V STREET W STREET X STREET S STREET U STREET S Legend 1-2 Storey - 9 Metres 1-2 Storey - 9.5 Metres 2 Storey - 10 Metres 2-2½ Storey - 10 Metres 2-2½ Storey- 11 Metres 2½ - 3 Storey - 12.5 Metres STEELES AVE W N Figure 7 - Permitted Maximum Building Height Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 17
2.4 Road Network Street hierarchy, alignments and block development patterns strongly influence the overall community structure and physical form of the community. The proposed road network at Milton Heights is informed by the existing road hierarchy which includes; Highway 401; Tremaine Road; Peru Road; Milton Heights Crescent; No. 3 Side Road; and Steeles Avenue West. Existing Road Pattern The site is bounded by Highway 401 to the north, Peru Road to the East, Steeles Avenue West to the south and Tremaine Road to the west. No. 3 Side Road transects the northern half of the community. This existing network will help create a strong movement framework in and around the community. Proposed Road Pattern To support the comprehensive and cohesive development of Milton Heights, the proposed New Tremaine Road will provide a direct north-south movement route within Milton Heights. This is a major arterial Road and Gateway Street and will act as the main movement corridor within the community. The central alignment of New Tremaine Road ensures that all of Milton Heights is accessible and connected. The goals and objectives of the alignment of the Milton Heights road network includes: Create a well-connected movement network that promotes both vehicular and pedestrian connectivity within and around the community. The movement network will be legible with a clear hierarchy which provides a range of movement options throughout the neighbourhoods; Support the Town s Official Plan and Secondary Plans vision for Tremaine, Peru and No. 3 Side Road as Character Roads. Further description of character roads is provided in the adjacent plan and in Section 2.14. Proposed Road Hierarchy The existing and proposed roads are categorized below. Further information on the various road classification can be found in Section 2.14 where further details are provided. Highway Highway 401 Major Arterial Road / Gateway Street New Tremaine Road Character Road Tremaine Road Part of No. 3 Side Road Southern Portion of Peru Road Collector Road Third Side Road Northern portion of Peru Road Local Roads Within residential blocks Condominium Roads Located in the Condominium blocks in the north of the site Condominium Laneways Located in the Condominium blocks in the north of the site Align the road network to maximize, maintain and enhance views to the Niagara Escarpment, the Kelso Conservation Area and the Sixteen Mile Creek; and 18 Revised - November 2015
ST. R STREET C STREET D THE KING S HIGHWAY No. 401 STREET A MILTON HEIGHTS CRESCENT STREET E STREET G STREET F STREET A STREET H STREET E STREET E No. 3 SIDE RD ST. O SIXTEEN MILE CREEK STREET D STREET C STREET I STREET P STRE ET Q STREET N STREET M EXISTING TREMAINE RD PERU RD CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD NEW TREMAINE RD STREET V STREET W STREET X STREET S STEELES AVE W STREET U STREET S Legend Provincial Freeway Major Arterial Road Collector Road Local Road Proposed Local Roads Proposed Neighbourhood Connector Canadian Pacific Railway Planned 401 Interchange Gateway Street Character Road Future Cul-de-Sac Figure 8 - Road Network Plan for Milton Heights N Milton Heights Urban Design Guidelines 19