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EMERY VILLAGE NEW ROAD 2A: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

The City of Toronto has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment study in accordance with Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to review various options for the preferred alignment of a new road connecting Toryork Drive and Finch Avenue West.

The purpose of this Public Information Centre (PIC) is to present relevant study information for Emery Village New Road 2A, including alternative design concepts and the preliminary preferred alternative, to stakeholders and obtain feedback.

The following is presented:

Introduction and Purpose of PIC

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• Study Area• Study Purpose• Study Process• Problem and Opportunities• Existing Conditions• Guiding Principles, Policies, and Plans

• Emery Village New Road 2A Design Details• Preliminary Preferred Alternative Design Concepts• Preliminary Evaluation Criteria• Evaluation of Planning Alternative Design Options• Preliminary Preferred Alternative• Next Steps

Study Area

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Emery Village Study Area Map

Study Purpose

The City of Toronto is planning a new road in the Emery Village neighbourhood to connect Toryork Drive and Finch Avenue West. The purpose of this study is to select a preferred alignment for Emery Village New Road 2A, building on the work undertaken during the 2009 Emery Village Transportation Master Plan (see below) that confirmed the need for the new road as part of an overall transportation strategy for Emery Village.

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Emery Village Transportation Master Plan Recommended Solution

Emery Village New Road 2A.

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This study is being undertaken as a Schedule “C” transportation project in accordance with the MEA Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.

The Emery Village Transportation Master Plan completed the first two phases of the five phase Class EA process. This study is undertaking Phases 3 and 4 of the Class Environmental Assessment process as required for Schedule “C” transportation projects.

Study Process

“We are here”

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Problem & Opportunities

The Problem Statement proposed in the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan remains valid for the purposes of the Emery Village New Road 2A EA study and is as follows:

Problem

Overall, the implementation of Emery Village New Road 2A is consistent with the stated transportation improvements and strategies in the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan byproviding:

Opportunities

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• Logical connections and opportunities for arterial road pedestrian / cyclist crossings and a new connection to Lindy Lou Park,

• An alternative to arterial roads that will mitigate future neighbourhood vehicle infiltration,

• Road network that allows for improved transit operation through the study area and increased accessibility northwest of the Weston Road – Finch Avenue West intersection,

• Additional road capacity within the secondary plan area, and• Access to future developments

Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure are needed to support redevelopment and revitalization of the Emery Village area, and to meet the

objectives of the Emery Village Secondary Plan.

Existing Conditions

Socio- Economic

The socio-economic environment of the study includes a mix of existing commercial and industrial land uses including:

• City of Toronto Emery Work Yard

• Fast-food restaurants including Burger King and McDonalds

• Canadian Tire site

• Gas station

To the south of the study area there are also high rise residential units and open spaces including :

• Lindy Lou Park

• 2405 Finch Avenue West – High rise residential units

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Finch Avenue and Weston Road- Looking north

Lindy Lou Park –Looking South Finch Avenue Looking north

Existing Conditions

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Natural Heritage

• A natural environment inventory of the study area was completed as part of the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan (see figure).

• The study confirmed that the Emery Creek and the associated valley area has been designated as a regulated area by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).

• The branch of Emery Creek, north of Finch Avenue, in the vicinity of the proposed Emery Village New Road 2A, is unlikely to support a significant fishery community.

• Emery Village New Road 2A study consists of highly disturbed and human-impacted habitat and as such, supports minimal habitat diversity and few wildlife species.

Emery Village New Road 2A.

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Natural Heritage Features Map

Archaeological Resources:

• A Stage 1 archaeological assessment was completed as part of the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan.

• Although the Stage 1 identified some areas in Emery Village as having the potential for archaeological sites, none of these features are located in the vicinity of the proposed Emery Village New Road 2A.

Cultural and Built Heritage Resources:

• A built heritage and cultural landscape assessment was also completed as part of the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan .

• This assessment identified a few built heritage and cultural landscape features in the vicinity of Emery Village. However, none of these features are located in the vicinity of the proposed Emery Village New Road 2A.

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Existing Conditions

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Cultural & Built Heritage Assessment Report - General location of the Built Heritage Features

Emery Landfill

• Emery Landfill was an old municipal landfill site located to the west of study area on the existing Emery Yard site. (see Emery Landfill Area).

• A geotechnical investigation has confirmed land fill material ranging from 1.5m to 12.2m in depth (see section B-B).

• The investigation also confirmed that landfill material should be classified as non-hazardous solid waste in accordance with O. Reg 347.

• Issues related to constructing road on landfill site include:

• Construction and maintenance of road due to long term settlement of landfill.

• Production and migration of methane gas from landfill site.

• Disposal of landfill material during construction.

Existing Conditions

Section B-B

Emery Yard

Inferred Emery Landfill Area

Emery Landfill – Cross Section B-B 10

Various guiding principles, policies, and plans are being considered as Emery Village develops. These are listed below:

• City of Toronto Official Plan (2006)

• Emery Village Secondary Plan (2006)

• Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Capital Improvements Master Plan

• Emery Village Transportation Master Plan (2009)

• Building Toronto Together (2004)

• Final Report - UD03-FW- Emery Village Zoning (2003)

Guiding Principles, Policies, and Plans

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Finch Avenue near Lindy Lou Park - Looking east

• Emery Village New Road 2A will be a two lane collector road.

• 20m Right-of-Way.

• 4m general purpose drive lanes in each direction

• 1.8m sidewalks in each direction

• No dedicated cycle facilities planned at this time

• Signalized intersection at Finch Avenue West.• The following left turn lanes are warranted at the

intersection

• Southbound approach on New Road 2A

• Eastbound approach on Finch Avenue West

• Pedestrian crossing at Finch Avenue will provide new pedestrian crossing opportunity between Milvan Drive and Weston Road to/from Lindy Lou Park

• The Finch LRT study is underway. The operation of the intersection will be further reviewed as part of the Finch LRT study.

• Stop controlled intersection at Toryork Drive.

Emery Village New Road 2A Details

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20m Right-of-Way

Emery New Road 2A – Typical Section

Preliminary Alternative Design Concepts

Option 1 Road is entirely on Emery Yard.

Option 2 Road is entirely on 23 Toryork Drive and Burger King Lands

Option 3 Road northern portion is partially on 23 Toryork Drive and Emery Yard lands and southern portion entirely on Emery Yard lands

Option 4 Road northern portion is entirely on Emery Yard lands and southern portion entirely on Burger King lands.

Option 5 Road northern portion is entirely on 23 Toryork Drive lands and southern portion entirely on Emery Yard lands.

Option 6 Road northern portion is entirely on 23 Toryork Drive lands and southern portion is partially on Emery Yard and Burger King lands.

Option 7 Road northern portion is partially on 23 Toryork Drive and Emery Yard lands and southern portion is partially on Emery Yard and Burger King lands.

Option 8 Road northern portion is partially on 23 Toryork Drive and Emery Yard lands and southern portion is partially on Emery Yard and Burger King lands.

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The preliminary alternative design concepts being considered for Emery Village new road include the following options:


Pros Cons

• No impact to operating business and development lands on the east side of the study area.

• Objectives of City Official Plan and Emery Village Secondary Plan are not satisfied.

• Increased pedestrian and vehicular safety issues due to staggered intersection at Finch Avenue West.

• Impact to operation of Emery Yard.

• Major maintenance and construction costs associated with old Emery Yard Landfill.

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Pros Cons

• Meets Objectives of City Official Plan and Emery Village Secondary Plan.

• Improve operation of new intersection with Finch Avenue West.

• Minor impact to Emery Creek Regulation Area.

• Minor maintenance and construction costs as it limits impacts associated with the old Emery Yard Landfill.

• Potential to acquire ALL or a portion of the road ROW through the development review process

• Major impact to operating business and development lands on the east side of the study area.

OPTION 1: OPTION 2:


Pros Cons

• No impact to operating business on the east side of the study area



• Major impact to Emery Creek Regulation Area.


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Pros Cons




• Moderate maintenance and construction costs as it limits impacts associated with the old Emery Yard Landfill.

• Potential to acquire ALL or a portion of the road ROW through the development review process

• Major impact to operating business and development lands on the east side of the study area.

OPTION 3: OPTION 4:


Pros Cons




• Major impact to operating businesses on the east and west side of the study area.

• Restrict the construction of underground utilities and municipal infrastructure along road right-of-way


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Pros Cons

• No impact to operating business on the east side of the study area



• Major impact to Emery Creek Regulation Area.


OPTION 5: OPTION 6:


Pros Cons

• Minor maintenance and construction costs as it limits impacts associated with the old Emery Yard Landfill.

• Potential to acquire portion of the road ROW through the development review process


• Major impact to operating businesses on the east side of the study area.


• Moderate impact to Emery Creek Regulation Area.

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Pros Cons

• Minor impact to operating businesses on the east and west side of the study area.

• Potential to acquire portion of the road ROW through the development review process



• Moderate maintenance and construction costs as it limits impacts associated with the old Emery Yard Landfill.

OPTION 7: OPTION 8:

Transportation Service

Preliminary Evaluation Criteria

Socio-Economic Environment

• Residential Impacts

• Commercial / Industrial Impacts

• Existing Land Use, Policies and Development Plans

Natural Environment

• Safety

• Traffic Operations

• Cyclists and Pedestrians

Engineering

• Capital Cost

• Operating Costs

• Property Costs

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Cost

• Vegetation

• Designated Natural Areas

• Groundwater

• Stormwater

• Property Acquisition

• Constructability

• Utilities

• Infrastructure Maintenance

Least preferred Most preferred

Evaluation of Planning Alternative Design Options

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LEGEND

Factor Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

Land Use and Socio EconomicTransportation ServiceNatural Environment

Engineering

Cost

RecommendationNot

Recommended RecommendedNot

RecommendedNot

RecommendedNot

RecommendedNot

RecommendedNot

RecommendedNot

Recommended

Preliminary Preferred Planning Alternative

• Option 2 has been recommended to carry forward as preliminary preferred alternative for Emery Village New Road 2A.

• Option 2 is entirely on 23 Toryork Drive and Burger King lands.

• Satisfies existing City policies and plans.

• Improves operation of new intersection with Finch Avenue West.

• Minimizes maintenance and construction costs associated with the old Emery Landfill.

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Public Consultation Unit

Next Steps

Review public and agency comments received at the PIC August 2015

Prepare PIC summary report and post on study website August 2015

Develop preferred preliminary design alternative August 2015

Complete the Draft Transportation Environmental Study Report

Present staff report to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting

Finalize and File Transportation Environmental Study Report

August 2015

November 2015

November 2015

30-day review period of the Transportation Environmental Study Report December 2015

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Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in this study!

Please ensure that you have signed in to the PIC event for our records. On the sign-in sheet, you may also indicate your preference to be added to the study mailing list and notified of future project milestones and opportunities to provide input.

You are invited to share your concerns and opinions regarding the study by completing a comment form provided tonight and placing it in the comment box. Alternatively comments and questions can be submitted by email or phone until August 15, 2015 to the following project team members.

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Ed PrestaProject Manager,Infrastructure Planning,City of Toronto,P: 416.338.6582F: 416.392.4808E: [email protected]

Kate Nelischer, Senior Public Consultation Coordinator, Public Consultation Unit,City of Toronto, P: 416.392.4360F: 416.392.2974E: [email protected]

You may also visit www.toronto.ca/link2a to access additional details and keep updated regarding the study.

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