APPENDIX E - SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SUPPORT STUDIES
Support studies, information and materials may be required as a part of the development and infrastructure approval process or as a part of a more detailed planning study (s.10.2.1.1, OP Vol. 1). All support studies shall be prepared by qualified professionals to the satisfaction of the Municipality (s.10.2.1.3). All relevant mitigation recommendations included in a support study shall be considered as condition of approval to be implemented by the proponent of development (s.10.2.1.5).
The applicant submitted the following support studies, information and materials:
Addendum to the Application (prepared by Pillon Abbs Inc., Land Use Planning Consultant);
Transportation Impact Study (prepared by R. C. Spencer Associates Inc., consulting Engineers); and
Noise Report (prepared by Akoustik Engineering Limited)
Below are highlights of each report/study submitted by the applicant:
o Addendum to the ZBA Application, dated June 1, 2020 and revised September 21, 2020, was prepared by Pillon Abbs Inc., Land Use Consultant. The report provided Zoning Analysis for the subject amendment and concluded that the proposed development on the subject land will comply with all zoning provisions set out in the RD3.2 zoning.
The report also provided Planning Analysis addressing PPS Policies 1.2.6.1 and 1.2.6.2 and Official Plan sections 6.9.2.4 and 11.6.3.3 (e). The analysis concluded that no adverse effects to the proposed land use are anticipated and no impacts to abutting lands are anticipated. Further, the analysis demonstrates that the proposed Mixed Use development (Residential Apartments) meets the mixed use evaluation criteria set out in section 6.9.2.4 of the OP and meets the zoning amendment evaluation criteria set out in s. 11.6.3.3 (e)
o Transportation Impact Study, dated May 2019, was prepared by RC Spencer Associates Inc. Consulting Engineers. The study examined the traffic implications of the proposed development on traffic operations in the area. It identified any traffic operations impact on peripheral intersections directly affected by the proposed development. Using recently obtained turning movement counts and applying the best available trip generation and distribution data and methodologies, an analysis was completed to measure the operational impact of the development on conditions on the adjacent intersections. The analysis was completed in consideration of existing, site generated, projected 2025 traffic growth, and projected 2030 traffic growth volumes.
After modelling the traffic network and extracting the relevant traffic operations metrics, a number of conclusions were made as shown in the report. It was recommended that the Westerly Site Access be allowed, but reviewed at the time of construction to ensure that the sight lines are clear of potential obstructions. The Engineer`s opinion is that the proposed development would have a nominal effect on traffic operations in the area.
Development & Heritage Standing Committee - October 13, 2020