finch msf ea consultation july 7, 2014 - msf specific
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Finch MSF EA Consultation July 7, 2014 - MSF specificTRANSCRIPT
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FINCH WEST LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
July 9, 2014 | Julius Banquet Centre 2201 Finch Avenue West 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Welcome to the Open House
Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)
Environmental Assessment
Please sign-in so that we may provide you with updates on future events. • Comment sheets are available • E-mail: [email protected] • Online: www.metrolinx.com/finchwest
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Purpose of Tonight’s Open House
Explain how the EA will address potential impacts
and propose mitigation measures Seek your comments on existing conditions
Introduce the MSF to the public Describe the MSF site
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What is a MSF?
Provide maintenance service and storage tracks for overnight storage
of the Light Rail Vehicles.
Elements of the MSF include: Main Repair Shop Maintenance of Way Operations, and Electrical Substation
Typical MSF -TTC Leslie Barns Concept MSF (formerly Ashbridges Bay)
Typical MSF - Sheppard East Concept MSF
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Finch West LRT Context
MSF Location
Operational by 2020 (including MSF)
Pending future funding
• Approximately 11 kms of surface
alignment from Humber College to east of Keele Street
• 18 At Grade Stops • 1 Below Grade Interchange
Station at Keele Street with Spadina Subway Finch West Station
For additional information on the LRT, please refer to LRT display boards shown separately.
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MSF Site Selection Process A previous assessment was developed by TTC to identify a location to
accommodate the Finch West MSF.
Site 4 has been selected as the optimal site for the MSF and is carried forward as the focus of this EA
Property Size Proximity to LRT line
Site Availability/ Vacancy
Site 1 x x
Site 2 x x
Site 3 x x
Site 4
Site 1 - Southeast corner of Finch Ave. W & Weston Rd.
Site 2 - #122 & #130 Arrow Rd.
Site 3 - Finch Ave W between CN Rail & Chesswood Dr.
Site 4 - Finch Ave. W between Norfinch Dr. & York Gate Blvd.
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Maintenance and Storage Facility
View from Southwest Corner of Site
The MSF will service up to 75 LRV for the Finch West LRT Line and future Jane LRT Line.
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Finch West MSF EA Process Step 1 (Preliminary Planning): Presenting the Site, Establishing Conceptual Site
Design, and Documenting Existing Conditions. Step 2 (TPAP): Assessment of Effects, Preparation of Environmental Project Report,
Public and Agency review.
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Environmental Factors
Natural Environment Terrestrial and Aquatic Geology and Hydrogeology
Cultural Environment Cultural Heritage Archaeology
Traffic & Transportation
Socio-Economic Environment Land Use and Visual
Character Community Features Noise and Vibration Air Quality
Environmental effects mitigation for conceptual site design will be developed based on an evaluation under all environmental factors
combined with public and stakeholder input
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Existing Conditions - Terrestrial and Aquatic
Predominately grassy meadow within an urban setting.
Ontario Species at Risk bird identified within the study area.
Protected under Ontario Endangered Species Act Regulation 230/08.
No significant surface water or drainage pattern.
View from Northwest Portion of Site
View from West Portion of Site
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Existing Conditions - Geology & Groundwater
No significant regional aquifer present.
No existing contamination on-site.
Soil and groundwater results meet Ministry of Environment standards for residential/ parkland property use.
On-site Groundwater Monitoring Well
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Noise and Vibration Sensitive Areas
Existing Conditions - Noise & Vibration Dominant source of
existing noise and vibration is vehicular traffic.
Monitors were installed to measure existing noise and vibration levels at Sensitive Areas.
Vibration levels are typical to areas near arterial roadways.
Residences along Wheatsheaf Cres, York Gate Blvd, & Elana Dr. Institutions along Finch Ave, Norfinch Dr, & Oakdale Rd.
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Existing Conditions - Air Quality
Dust, fine particulate, VOCs and other air contaminants were surveyed.
A number of facilities exist within one km of the property with the potential to emit air contaminants.
Air Quality Indices (MOE criteria) for existing fine particulate and oxides of nitrogen were “Very Good” most of the time, and “Poor” less than 7% of the time.
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Existing Conditions - Land Use
North: Hydro Corridor with existing recreational trail and soccer fields
East: Shopping Mall (York Gate Mall) West & South: Hotels, Institutional
uses, including Humber River Regional Hospital, police station, multiple retirement residences, and a school
Southeast: Low density residential Residential community north, east
and south. Highway 400 is a significant barrier
west of site.
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No identified Cultural Heritage Resources on-site and within 500 metres of site.
Site cleared of Archaeological Concern.
View from Southwest Portion of Site
View from Northeast Portion of Site
Existing Conditions - Cultural Heritage & Archaeology
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Existing Conditions - Traffic &Transportation Existing traffic operates within acceptable levels of service all key intersections within study area. Sidewalks present on both sides of all roadways. Immediately serviced by three TTC bus routes, within close proximity to two other TTC bus routes. Existing off-road bicycle trail including bicycle-traffic signals at intersection with York Gate Blvd. On road bicycle lanes are planned on both sides of Finch Avenue West as part of LRT implementation.
Typical Finch Avenue West Cross Section (Jane Street to Weston Road)
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Impact Assessment & Mitigation
As part of the EA Process, we will assess environmental factors. Modeling of environmental factors will include:
Traffic assessment will predict changes in traffic flow along roadways and at key intersections.
Noise and vibration assessment will show predicted decibel outputs from the site.
Air dispersion model will show air contaminants at ground-level for various receptor points near the site.
Further site assessments and field visits will occur for natural environment and socio-economic conditions.
Measures to mitigation potential impacts will be considered in the design, as required.
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Infrastructure Ontario Process
The project will be designed and constructed using IO’s Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) delivery model which allows of technical innovation.
IO plays a key role in Ontario’s long-term infrastructure plan for public transit.
Metrolinx is partnering with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to develop the MSF and the Finch West LRT.
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Finch West MSF EA Framework The project is carried out under Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit
Project Assessment (TPA) Process. The effects of the MSF were not assessed as part of the approved Finch West LRT EA. A new stand-alone EA for the Finch West MSF is underway. Provides documentation of potential environmental effects and
proposed mitigation measures and seeks public comment.
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Consultation Process Timelines
Public Open House 1
July 9, 2014
Online Consultation
July 9 to July 23,
2014
Public Open House 2
September 2014
TPAP Notice of
Commencement
Fall 2014
Public Open House 3
Fall 2014
TPAP Statement of Completion
Winter 2015
WE ARE HERE
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What Happens Next?
Please submit MSF EA comments to the project team by July 23, 2014. All comments received from today’s session and throughout the
study will be reviewed and considered by the project team. A Consultation Summary Report will be posted on the project
website in August 2014. Using feedback, the project team will develop design(s) for the site. Present the design(s) at a second Open House in September,
2014; and Visit the project website to view the latest project developments
and future consultation.
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Thank you for participating! Please get in touch with us:
WEBSITE www.metrolinx.com/finchwest EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 416-782-8118 TTY 1-800-387-3652
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