Kerr Str Street at t Lak Lakeshore West Ra Rail il Cor orrid idor – Gr Grade Se Separation Addendum to th the 20 2009 09 Environmental l Stu Study Report Online Public Information Centre September 12, 2019
Welc lcome Welcome to the online community engagement for the Kerr Street at Lakeshore Rail Corridor – Grade Separation Addendum to the 2009 Environmental Study Report We invite you to review this information package and provide any comments you may have to the Project Team: Syed Rizvi, M.Sc., P.Eng. Transportation Engineer Town of Oakville syed.rizvi@oakville.ca 905-845-6601, ext. 3981 2
In Introduction and Background The Town of Oakville completed the Kerr Street/CN Grade Separation Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study in 2009; the EA was approved in March of 2010. Since the approval, Metrolinx has taken ownership of the rail corridor which is now referred to as the Lakeshore West Rail Corridor. The 2009 EA recommendations included: ➢ 4 lanes for Kerr Street between Speers Road and north of QEW ➢ Road underpass structure (road under rail) at the rail crossing ➢ Signalized intersection at Kerr Street / Shepherd Road and Kerr Street / Wyecroft Road ➢ 1.5m bike lane and 1.5-2.0m sidewalk provided on both sides of the roadway ➢ Due to change in road profile, the entrances to 656 and 700 Kerr Street south of Wyecroft Road were proposed to be consolidated into one. Google Maps 3
EA Addendum Since completion of the EA Study, the town and Metrolinx agreed to partner to deliver the proposed improvements. Preliminary design for the Kerr Street grade separation is complete and has been included in an Alternative Finance Procurement (AFP) process by Metrolinx. Several consortiums (design builders) are being considered for the project. During the preliminary design for Kerr Street, it was necessary to maintain the existing separate entrances at 656/700 Kerr Street. With required modifications to both properties, a need to review alternative access for both properties has resulted. Therefore, the town is carrying out an EA Addendum to the 2009 EA Study to address alternative access for 656/700 Kerr Street. 4
2009 EA Preliminary ry Desig ign Pla lan Combined access to 656 and 700 Kerr Street as part of original design. Currently, they are recommended to be maintained as separate accesses. Signalized intersection at Shepherd Road Future signalized intersection at Wyecroft Road 656 Kerr Street 700 Kerr Street Widening Kerr Street Recent Development of New underpass (road to 4 lanes with bike residential condominiums lanes and sidewalks under rail) at 55, 65 and 71 Speers Road 5
Existing Conditions As part of the EA Addendum, a review of the socio-economic, natural, and cultural environments, and the transportation network, was conducted to identify changes to the existing conditions within the EA Addendum Study Area since the completion of the original EA Study in 2009. Existing Conditions Changes Since 2009 EA Study • Socio-Economic Environment Condo development at 55, 65 and 71 Speers Road • Site plan application at 656 Kerr Street to address significant property modifications as impacted by proposed re-alignment of Kerr Street. • Natural Environment There are no changes to the natural environment features within the EA Addendum study area. • Cultural Environment There are no changes to the archaeology and built heritage features within the EA Addendum study area. • Transportation Network Ongoing Wyecroft Road EA https://www.oakville.ca/residents/wyecroft-road-ea.html 6
Existing Conditions Ongoing Wyecroft Road EA Lakeshore West Line Site plan application Addendum for 656 Kerr Street Study Area Existing at-grade rail crossing Speers Road Kerr Street Shepherd Road Problem and Opportunity Statement: As a result of required property modification to 656 and 700 Kerr Street due to proposed improvements on Kerr QEW Recent Development of Street, and a requirement to maintain sepa rate entrances residential along Kerr Street to these properties, there is a need to condominiums at 55, review alternative accesses for both properties to 65 and 71 Speers Road accommodate site traffic circulation (personal and trucks). Google Maps 7
Alternative Solutions The following are proposed alternative solutions to address access needs for 656/700 Kerr Street: Alternative Description Assessment Do Nothing Maintain existing Conflict of mixed traffic (trucks/personal vehicles) accesses to 656 and navigating to/from a wider Kerr Street with an underpass 700 Kerr Street profile, and in close proximity to a proposed traffic signal at Kerr Street/Wyecroft Road. Not carried forward. Proposed 2009 Provide shared access A shared access for the two properties is no longer feasible. EA Access for 656 and 700 Kerr The preliminary design has resulted in a need to maintain Modifications Street separate entrances due to the different traffic characteristics for both sites. Not carried forward. Provide New Provide secondary Opportunity to separate truck and personal traffic, reduce Access access from Wyecroft conflict points at Kerr Street entrances, and provide (municipal right- Road to 656 and 700 construction flexibility (opportunity to temporarily close of-way) Kerr Street Kerr Street entrances during construction without impacting properties). Preferred and Carried forward. 8
Alternative Design Concepts The preferred alternative solution is to provide a secondary access to 656 and 700 Kerr Street from Wyecroft Road via a new municipal right-of-way. Three alternative design concepts were considered for an 220 Wyecroft Road additional access to 656/700 Alt. 3 Kerr Street from Wyecroft Road. Alternative 1: North connection adjacent to developed area of 656 Kerr Street 700 Kerr Street Alternative 2: South connection through undeveloped section of 700 Kerr Street 700 Kerr and portion of 656 Kerr Alternative 3: South connection Kerr Street through 220 Wyecroft Road 9
ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVES Criteria Alternative 1 Alternative 2 (Green) Alternative 3 (Red) Significant property impact to 700 ✓ Less property required from 700 Kerr ✓ Some property required from 220 Property Kerr Street. Approximately 0.15ha Street compared to Alternative 1. Wyecroft Road. Approximately Requirement would be required. Approximately 0.04ha would be 0.04ha would be required. required. Severs 700 Kerr Street which may ✓ Minimal impact to adjacent Removes 20 parking spaces Impacts to limit future development properties / businesses. from 220 Wyecroft Road. adjacent ✓ Provide alternate access to 656 and Involves third party land to address opportunities and growth. businesses ✓ Provides alternate access 700 Kerr Street. needs of 656 and 700 Kerr Street. to 656 and 700 Kerr Street. • Not applicable. The EA Addendum study area is largely within an industrial area. None of the alternatives would directly Natural impact the natural environment associated with the Sixteen Mile Creek valley located on the east side of Kerr Street. Environment • Not applicable. There are no cultural heritage resources within the EA Addendum study area. Cultural Environment Not preferred from an operation ✓ Location of the new access would Location of the new access would be Transportation perspective due to grade difference provide sufficient sightlines and difficult for trucks turning to/from from Wyecroft Road to parking lot, geometry for trucks turning, and Wyecroft Road. ✓ Provides sufficient distance from close proximity to Kerr Street / distance from Kerr Street / Wyecroft Wyecroft Road intersection, less Road intersection. Kerr Street / Wyecroft Road desirable sightlines. intersection. Summary Not Recommended Preferred Not Recommended 10
Preferred Design 220 Wyecroft Road A new municipal right-of-way (cul-de-sac) is proposed from Wyecroft Road to access 656 and 700 Kerr Street. This will be a new road right-of-way under the jurisdiction of Town of Oakville. 656 Kerr Street Maintain existing separate Kerr Street entrances for 700 Kerr Street 656/700 Kerr Street Kerr Street 11
Next xt Steps ➢ Review and respond to public comments ➢ Confirm recommended alternative ➢ Prepare final project documentation ➢ Present Staff Report to Oakville Town Council ➢ File EA Addendum Report for public review Please provide your comments to: Syed Rizvi, M.Sc., P.Eng. Transportation Engineer Town of Oakville THANK YOU! syed.rizvi@oakville.ca 905-845-6601, ext. 3981 Your involvement is essential to the success of this study. 12
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