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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Southeast and Southwest Arterial Roadways Municipal Class Environmental Assessments (EA)

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessments (EA) Process

Background

An update to the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Official Plan identifies new arterial roadways to accommodate current and future travel demands. The Southeast (From Simcoe Street/ Luxury Avenue to Holland Street East/ Bridge Street) and Southwest Arterial Roadways (From 5th Line/ Highway 400 to 6th Line/ 10th Side Road and North to County Road 88) are two of these proposed new arterial roadways.

Purpose

During PIC # 1, background information was provided, the problem being addressed was identified (insufficient roadway capacity for expected growth in population and employment) and evaluation of alternative solutions was presented. The preferred solution was to provide new roads, as none of the other solutions would adequately address the problem.

The purpose of PIC # 2 is to review the evaluation of alternative road alignments and to present a suggested preferred alternative for each EA for comment and discussions.

Please review information, discuss with the study staff and fill out the comment sheet, which can be handed to the study staff or sent to the Town or LEA Consulting by October 30, 2009.

Background and Purpose

SOUTHEAST ARTERIAL ROADWAY

(SEAR)

Study AreaSoutheast Arterial Roadway

BRIDGE ST.

SIMC

OE R

D.

HOLLAND ST.

BARRIE ST.

STUDY AREA

Existing Conditions – Natural HeritageSoutheast Arterial Roadway

Existing Conditions – Socio-EconomicSoutheast Arterial Roadway

Proposed Alternatives Southeast Arterial Roadway

Evaluation of Pre-Screened Alternatives Southeast Arterial Roadway

• Morris Road has a very narrow right-of-way that only permits automobile traffic in one direction. The Holland Marsh Drain Channel borders the western edge of the road and the eastern edge is lined with residential and agricultural uses. Widening of the Morris Road right-of-way for a long stretch would be very expensive . as it would double the length of SEAR. An investment has already been made in Simcoe Road, which has already been widened in anticipation of the SEAR commencing at Luxury Avenue. Many residences would be impacted.

• The Official Plan indicates that lands outside of the urban area will continue to be preserved and used primarily for agricultural uses and specifically, within the Marsh Agricultural Area, lands will be used exclusively for the intensive growing of vegetables and associated crops together with supporting uses such as grading, sorting, drying, packaging, storage and transportation of the products. Non-farm related activities and land uses are not permitted.

• Alternative 5 extends into lands identified by the Greenbelt Plan as ‘Protected Countryside’.

The Planning Partnership, the Town Planners carried out Land Use Policy Report for Alternative 5. Alternative 5 was pre-screened as it would have a negative impact on the current agricultural operations that are serviced by the existing Morris Road right-of-way as follows:

ALTERNATIVE 5:• starts at 6th Line/Walker Avenue Intersection• follows Morris Road and • terminates at the Holland St/Dissette St/Bridge St intersection. • cursory review only to occur, including land use study and

property impacts.

ALTERNATIVE 3:• starts at Simcoe Road/Luxury Avenue

intersection,• follows the property line south of the Community

Centre, avoids the playing fields,• follows Morris Road and terminates at the Holland

St/Morris Road intersection.

ALTERNATIVE 1:• starts at Simcoe Road/Luxury Avenue intersection,

crosses the creek about 150m from Simcoe Rd. cuts through the Community playing field,

• follows Morris Road and terminates at the Holland St/Dissette St/Bridge St intersection.

Evaluation of the Carried Forward Alternatives Southeast Arterial Roadway

Typical Cross-SectionSoutheast Arterial Roadway

Alternative 2 Alignment – Plan & ProfileSoutheast Arterial Roadway

Alternative 4 Alignment – Plan & ProfileSoutheast Arterial Roadway

• The implementation of a SEAR can reduce the amount of ‘cut through’ traffic along local streets compared to the Do Nothing alternative

• SEAR alternatives aligned at Dissette Street are preferred overall in terms of impacts to traffic operations along Holland Street

• The SEAR intersection at Simcoe Street is expected to operate at good levels of service for all alternative options

• A SEAR with one (1) lane in each direction will accommodate anticipated future travel demand

Overall, SEAR Alternative 4 aligned at Dissette Street is the most preferred from a transportation perspective.

Findings of the transportation assessment indicate that under the forecasted 2026 a.m. peak hour conditions:

Transportation – FindingsSoutheast Arterial Roadway (SEAR)

Servicing and Mitigation MeasuresSoutheast Arterial Roadway

Cost Estimate: • The preliminary capital cost estimate, including land cost, construction cost and design cost for the project is

$6.9 million.

Storm Drainage Design:• The existing tributary of Holland Canal tributary and open drain along Morris Road will be crossed by Open Bottom

concrete structures subject to Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority approval. • Storm drainage from the roadway is planned to discharge to the Holland Canal tributary. • Stormwater quality control will be provided through the use of street catchbasins with sumps and installation of an

oil/grit separator devise at outlet.

Street Lighting:• Standard concrete streetlight poles and cobra-head luminaries are proposed along the length of the project.

Transportation:• A new traffic signal is proposed at Simcoe Street/ Luxury Avenue/SEAR. The signal at Holland Street East/ Bridge

Street/Dissette Street/SEAR will be upgraded. • Multi purpose trail is planned for west side of the SEAR.

Archaeological:• Stage 1 Archaeological Study is completed.• Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment, which includes pedestrian and test-pitting forms of survey at intervals of 5

metres to identify archaeological resources existing within the proposed study corridor right-of-way is recommended to be completed during Detailed Design Stage.

Construction Activities:• The following measures will be required during implementation of the works.

- Erosion and sedimentation controls. - Ensure proper drainage of surface water to suitable and approved outlets. - Minimize the temporary impacts of dust and noise related to construction activity. - Maintenance of access to adjacent properties at all times.

SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL ROADWAY

(SWAR)

Study AreaSouthwest Arterial Roadway

HOLLAND ST. (COUNTY RD. 88)

HW

Y 400

6TH LINE

5TH LINE

STUDY AREA

Existing Conditions – Natural HeritageSouthwest Arterial Roadway

Existing Conditions – Socio-EconomicSouthwest Arterial Roadway

Proposed Alternatives Southwest Arterial Roadway

OPA 15

Evaluation of Pre-Screened Alternatives Southwest Arterial Road

REALIGNMENT OF 10 SIDEROAD NORTH OF 6TH

LINE – OPTION A• west side of 10 Sideroad. • cuts through the agricultural land.

ALTERNATIVE 4:• starts 200m east of the future interchange,• runs along the OPA 15 boundary,• cuts through the country side (agricultural land)• continues north east to meet 6th Line east of 10 Sideroad.

ALTERNATIVE 3:• starts 200m east of the future interchange,• runs along the boundary of Lot 7 and Lot 8,• continues north to meet 6th Line and• follows 6th Line to the 10 Sideroad intersection.

RE-ALIGNMENT OF 10 SIDEROAD NORTH OF 6TH LINE – OPTION A was screened out following the preference for alternative 2 as it would have a negative impact on the current agricultural operations, it is about 1000m longer than other options and would cross Fraser Creek at one location impacting fish habitat.

Evaluation of the Carried Forward Alternatives Southwest Arterial Roadway

Evaluation of the Carried Forward Alternatives Southwest Arterial Roadway (North of 6th Line)

Typical Cross SectionsSouthwest Arterial Road

Alternative 1 Alignment – Plan & ProfileSouthwest Arterial Roadway

Alternative 2 Alignment – Plan & ProfileSouthwest Arterial Road

Option B and C Alignment – PlanSideroad 10 Realignment and Widening to County Road 88

LINE 6

• Will accommodate anticipated travel demand between 10th Sideroad and Highway 400 with two (2) lanes in each direction under the forecasted 2026 a.m. peak hour conditions

• Will provide good levels of service at thc intersection of 10th Sideroad and 6th

Line under the forecasted 2026 a.m. peak hour conditions

Findings of the transportation assessment indicate that all SWAR alternatives:

From a transportation perspective, all SWAR alternatives are equally preferred.

Transportation – FindingsSouthwest Arterial Roadway

Servicing and Mitigation MeasuresSouthwest Arterial Roadway

Cost Estimate: • The preliminary capital cost estimate, including land cost, construction cost and design cost for SWAR (Alternative 2) is $12.9 M and for

Sideroad 10 Realignment (Option B) and Widening to County Road 88 is $4.8 M. Total cost is $17.7 M.

Storm Drainage Design:• Fraser creek will be crossed by extending the existing CSP structure subject to Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority approval. • Storm drainage from the roadway is planned to discharge to the Fraser Creek. • Stormwater quality control will be provided through the use of street catchbasins with sumps and installation of an oil/grit separator device at

outlet.

Street Lighting:• Standard concrete streetlight poles and cobra-head luminaries are proposed along the length of the project.

Transportation:• New traffic signals are proposed at 6th Line/Sideroad 10 intersection or a roundabout. • Low impact trail is planned for one side of 6th Line with sidewalk on the other side and for SWAR sidewalk on both sides.

Archaeological:• Stage 1 Archaeological Study is completed.• Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment, which includes pedestrian and test-pitting forms of survey at intervals of 5 metres to identify

archaeological resources existing within the proposed study corridor right-of-way is recommended to be completed during Detailed Design Stage.

Construction Activities:• The following measures will be required during implementation of the works.

- Erosion and sedimentation controls. - Ensure proper drainage of surface water to suitable and approved outlets. - Minimize the temporary impacts of dust and noise related to construction activity. - Maintenance of access to adjacent properties at all times.

Next Steps &Your On-Going Involvement

Next Steps

• Refine and finalise the Preliminary Design of the preferred alternative taking into consideration the input/comments received from the public and relevant agencies.

• Finalise Environmental Study Reports by January 25, 2010 and place ESR on the Public Record for a 30 day public review period

• Address any comment that may arise from the public review process.

• Project implementation.

Your On-Going Involvement

• There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for the public to provide comments about the project so that their input can be incorporated into the study process.

• The PIC presentation material will also be available for viewing from October 28, 2009 on the Town’s web site,

http://www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca/TownHall/Engineering/PublicWorks/EnvironmentalAssessmentsStudies/index.htm

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