November 5, 1998

Ms. Novina Wong

Clerk

City of Toronto

Station 1071, 7th Floor

Metro Hall

55 John Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5V 3C6

Dear Ms. Wong:

At its meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 1998, the Commission considered the attached report entitled, "Comstock Bus Garage Conceptual Layout Approval."

The Commission approved, in principle, the conceptual layout for the Comstock Bus Garage as detailed in the report, and requested staff to submit a further report on any alterations that may arise if a longer sized bus is introduced to the fleet sometime in the future.

The foregoing is forwarded to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for information.

Sincerely,

Vincent Rodo

General Secretary

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Attachment

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION

REPORT NO. 7

MEETING DATE:November 4, 1998

SUBJECT:COMSTOCK BUS GARAGE CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT APPROVAL

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Commission approve the conceptual layout of Comstock Bus Garage and forward this report to the Urban Economic Development Committee for its information.

FUNDING

Sufficient funds are included in project 3.9 - Buildings & Structures, under section for Bus Garage Replacement Program (as set out on pages 377-389, State of Good Repair) of the TTC 1998-2002 Capital Program which was approved by the City of Toronto Council at its meeting of April 29, 1998.

BACKGROUND

The bus garage study carried out in 1995 recommended the construction of a new bus garage. At its meeting of November 18, 1997, the Commission approved total funding for the project in the amount of $36.2 million. On April 29, 1998, the City of Toronto Council approved the TTC's 1998-2002 Capital Program which included funds in the amount of $36.2 million for this project. On July 21, 1998, a property located at Comstock Road and Lebovic Drive was purchased for the construction of a new bus garage.

DISCUSSION

Project Scope

-Garage capacity of 250 buses;

-209 outdoor storage

-29 indoor storage

-12 spaces in the repair area

-Outdoor bus storage with overhead distribution heating system (UWE);

-No provisions for articulated or CNG buses;

-Employee parking (250 spaces);

-Two indoor service lines;

-1 line for special cleaning of five buses;

-Two inspection pits with length equivalent to two buses on each lane;

-Battery shop and storage;

-Tire storage room;

-Paint shop;

-2 body shops;

-Above ground fuel and fluid tanks;

-Flammable storage areas;

-Offices for Maintenance and Transportation staff and operators;

-Separate male/female washrooms for Maintenance and Transportation staff;

-2 lunchrooms;

-Locker space;

-Janitor room;

-CIS room;

-Plant Department maintenance storage room;

-High speed overhead doors in high traffic areas;

-Lubritorium at all repair bays;

-Training/meeting room;

-Recreation/Operators waiting area.

Project Schedule Summary

A more detailed schedule is shown in attachment 1 (Project Schedule).

Consultative Process

-The conceptual layout has been reviewed and accepted by City staff and the local Councillors (Brian Ashton and Gerry Altobello).

-As per attachment 2, further consultation will take place with City staff, local Councillors and the public. The first public meeting has been scheduled for November 9, 1998. At this meeting, staff will present the conceptual layout of the facility. Any community concerns will be addressed in the detailed design phase, as appropriate. Any unresolved issues of concern will be brought to the attention of the Commission.

JUSTIFICATION

Commission review and approval of the conceptual layout is required prior to public consultation. The layout meets TTC operational requirements.

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October 22, 1998

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Attachment 1

- Project Schedule

Attachment 2

- Consultative Process

Attachment 3

- Key Plan

- Bird's Eye View

- Site Plan

- Facility Design

- Elevations