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SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 981 -995 THOMPSON RD. S.

MILTON, ON.

KNYMH FILE # 19041

Prepared by: KNYMH INC.

March 4, 2020

KNYMH INC. – 1006 Skyview Drive, Burlington Ontario L7P 0V1 P: 905-639-6595 / F:905-639-0394 / E: [email protected]

SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 981-995 THOMPSON RD. S. MILTON, ON. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NO: 1.0 PURPOSE 1 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES 1-2 Figure 2-1: SITE CONTEXT MAP 3 3.0 METHOD OF ANALYSIS 4 4.0 SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 5

4.1 FALL SHADOWS (SEPT. 21) 5 Figure 4.1-1 to 4.1-11: SEPTEMBER 21 IMPACT GRAPHICS 6-18

5.0 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS 19

6.0 SUMMARY OBSERVATIONS REGARDING IMPACT OF 19

DEVELOPMENT UPON THE SURROUNDING AREA

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KNYMH INC. – 1006 Skyview, Suite 101, Burlington, Ontario L7P 0V1 P: 905-639-6595 / F:905-639-0394 / E: [email protected] 1

SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 981-995 THOMPSON RD. S. MILTON, ON. 1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to analyze the impact of a proposed development upon the adjacent properties, streets, and public spaces at the above-noted location. We will discuss and comment upon the impact of the massing of the proposed development upon the adjacent properties using a computer-generated model for the analysis of the proposed building with a flat roof and a rooftop mechanical room which includes the rooftop building service equipment. We have provided graphics along with a Site Plan and Satellite imagery of the surrounding area. The property is located in Milton Ontario, near the intersection between Thompson Rd. S. and Kennedy Circle. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES:

• The Subject Property: (Figure 2.1)

The subject property is 981 – 995 Thompson Rd. S., Part 1, Plan 20R-1954. The property has been previously developed, 981 single-family dwelling and 995 Dental office. The subject lot area is 1.547 hectares. The proposed development consists of one (1) building upon the subject lands. The building is six (6) storey residential condominium. The subject lands and neighboring parcels generally appear to be uniform in grade parallel to Thompson Rd. S. For the purpose of this analysis the site elevations are represented as the grading is proposed for this development with current survey information provided to KNYMH Inc. by Stantec Geomatics Ltd.

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SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS for a Residential development at 981-995 Thompson Rd. S. Milton, Ontario. KNYMH File #19041

KNYMH INC. – 1006 Skyview, Suite 101, Burlington, Ontario L7P 0V1 P: 905-639-6595 / F:905-639-0394 / E: [email protected]

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• Neighboring properties include:

2.1) TO THE SOUTHEAST (Study Area 1): The property abuts Kennedy Circ. Immediately across Kennedy Circ. Is a single two (2) storey residential dwelling zoning designation ‘FD’ Future Development and the Mall zoning designation ‘C2 *21 Secondary Mixed Used Commercial Zone

2.2) TO THE SOUTHWEST (Study Area 2): The property abuts Thompson Rd. S. Immediately across Thompson Rd. S. single two (2) storey residential dwellings zoning designation ‘RMD1’ Medium Destiny Residential 1 Zone.

2.3) TO THE NORTH, NORTHWEST, and NORTHEAST, (Study Area 3): The property abuts Thompson Rd. S. and land zoned as ‘NHS’ Natural Heritage System Zone

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AREA 2 (RMD1) AREA 1 (C2 *21)

AREA 3 (NHS)

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL 6 STOREY BUILDING

COMMERCIAL

AREA 3 (FD)2 STOREY DWELLINGS

2 STOREY DWELLINGS

AREA 1 (FD)2 STOREY DWELLINGS

A R C H I T E C T U R E • S O L U T I O N S

1006 SKYVIEW DRIVE • SUITE 101BURLINGTON, ONTARIO • L7P 0V1T 905.639.6595www.knymh.com

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3.0 METHOD OF ANALYSIS: The method of analysis will consist of a discussion of the shadow impact the proposed development will have on the adjacent properties and the public realm. The summary is within Section 6.0. The graphic analysis which we present within this report is developed using a computer-generated modeling program in conjunction with satellite imagery and survey information with the following criteria specified in the Shadow impact analysis developed by the Town of Milton, November 2019. Geographic Coordinates: 43° 14’ 30” N, 79° 51’ 00’ W Standard Time: UTC -5:00 Daylight Savings Time: UTC -4:00 Test Dates: September 21, Test Times: Hourly intervals of 1.0 hour.

Date / Time Sunrise Sunset September 21 (UTC -4:00) 9:00 am 7:00 pm

Criteria: Impact Analysis - Public Realm (Sidewalks, Parks, Plazas, School Yards)):

• 60% of the opposing sidewalks should receive direct sunlight for at least 3 continuous hours (between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm).

• In mixed-use areas, sidewalk patios should receive at least 2 hours of sunlight during either lunchtime (between 10 am and 2 pm) or dinner hours (between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm).

• 50% of community parks and urban plazas should receive 5 continuous hours of sunshine between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

• Active areas - fixed picnic stations or barbeque areas, splash pads, play equipment areas, schoolyards, and community gardens should receive at least 5 hours of sunshine (between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm) but may not be continuous.

Impact Analysis (Private Realm):

• Private front yard, rear yard, windows, and rooftop patios should receive sunlight for at least 2 continuous hours of sunshine (between 10 am and 5 pm).

Impact Analysis (Solar Panels):

• Solar panels should receive sunlight for an extended period of the day (minimum 8 hours may not be consecutive).

* Additional study times and analyses to any other areas may be required to determine the degree of shadow impact as required accurately.



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4.0 SHADOW IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

4.1 SOUTHWARD EQUINOX SHADOWS: (SEPTEMBER 21 • Figure 4.1-1 to 4.1-11) A summary of the Spring shadow effect of the subject property upon the surrounding area. This commentary will discuss the shadow impact of the proposed Residential building upon properties at the north, east, south, and west side of the subject property. The impact is studied using hourly intervals starting 1.0 hours from sunrise to sunset. The start time for September 21 is observed at 9:00 am and ends at 7:00 pm. It should be noted that the Fall is the “moderate” in terms of the annual shadows. The times for this period are under Eastern Daylight Time. 4.2A Northwest Property Impact, September 21 (Figure 4.1-1 to 4.1-4)

• In the morning the sun rotates approximately 184-degrees from east to west in 12-hours. The sun rises to approximately 88-degrees at this time of day.

Study Area (3) Impact • Morning shadow falls upon the Thompson Rd. S. and residential houses

located on West of the proposed development. • No impact on Thompson Rd. S. exceeding 2 (two) consecutive hourly test

times. 4.2B Northeast Impact, September 21 (Figure 4.1-5 to 4.1-7)

• At noon the sun is higher (47.1-degrees) in the sky and originates from near-south.

Study Area (3) Impact • The shadow falls upon the parking lot of the proposed development.

4.2C Southeast Property Impact, September 21 (Figure 4.1-8 to 4.1-11) • After 3:00 pm the sun in fall is past its peak. It is approximately 33.04-degrees

above the horizon and the shadows are still short at this time of day.

Study Area (1) Impact • The shadow falls on the Southeast side of the parking lot of the proposed

development. • At 5:00 pm the shadow starts to fall on the Kennedy Cir. and continues to

the end of the test period.

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5.0 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS: REGARDING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

5.1 The shadow impact on public sidewalks, plazas, parks, schoolyards and non-residential outdoor amenity areas on September 21:

• Fall (Sept 21) impact analysis indicates that both the Thompson Rd. S. and

Kennedy Cir. public sidewalk will experience over five (3) hours of continuous sunlight (between 10:00 am to 3;0 pm).

• In mixed-used areas, sidewalk patios, are receiving over 2 (two) hours of continuous sunlight during lunchtime (between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm) or dinner time hours (between 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

• 50% of community parks and urban plazas are receiving 5 (five) continuous hours of sunshine between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

• Active areas - fixed picnic stations or barbeque areas, splash pads, play equipment areas, schoolyards, and community gardens are receiving at least 5 (five) hours of sunshine (between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm)

5.2 The shadow impact on residential amenity spaces on September 21:

• Shadows impacting the residential properties in Study Area do not exceed 2 (two)

consecutive hourly test times on the September 21 test periods.

5.3 Solar Panels • At the time of the test, we are not aware of any solar panels located at the Study

Areas 1, 2, and 3.

6.0 SUMMARY OBSERVATIONS: REGARDING IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT UPON THE SURROUNDING AREA

The proposed development is considerate to the guidelines set for shadow impact

analysis by the town of Milton for this site. The massing of proposed development ensures that sunlight is maximized to the neighboring residential properties and impact on the existing neighborhood mitigated. This building typology is appropriate for the subject of land and community. Based on the analysis we suggest that the proposed design will not have a significant negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood in general.

Sincerely, KNYMH Inc.

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