CITY CLERK
Clause embodied in Report No. 6 of the North York Community Council, to be considered by the
Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting to be held on July 6, 1999.
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Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and
Official Plan Amendment No. 464 - North York Spadina
The North York Community Council recommends that the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Commissioner
of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services respecting
the matter of the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 464, be received.
The North York Community Council, reports for the information of Council, having lifted the confidentiality of the report
and having requested the Acting Director, Community Planning, North District to:
(1)make copies of the said report available to the public; and
(2)provide notice of a public meeting to be held at the North York Community Council meeting scheduled for July 15,
1999, to hear deputations on the proposed amendments to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and
modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 464.
The North York Community Council submits the following report (June 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban
Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
Purpose:
The purpose of the report is to recommend, revised amendments to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan
further to Council's direction of November 25, 26 and 27, 1998 in considering the report of the Director of Transportation
Services, District 3, dated October 27, 1998, which is on this agenda. This report also recommends modifications to
Official Plan Amendment 464 which is currently under appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Financial Implications:
No financial implications.
Recommendation(s):
It is recommended that:
(1)the revisions to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan set out in the revised Schedule "A" be adopted; and
(2)modifications to Official Plan Amendment 464 set out in Schedule "B" be adopted and that the Ontario Municipal
Board be so advised.
Background:
At it's meeting of November 25, 26 and 27 1998 , City Council "struck out and referred this Clause together with the
communication dated November 12, 1998, from the City Clerk, and the communication dated November 20, 1998, from
the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, to the Commissioner Urban Planning and Development Services for
further consideration, with a request that she, in consultation with the affected Ward Councillors, the Commissioner of
Works and Emergency Services and the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, submit a joint report
thereon to Council, through the North York Community Council and the Urban Environment and Development
Committee."
Discussion
City staff have met with the Ward Councillors and staff from the Toronto Transit Commission, and all are in agreement
with the proposed changes to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and the technical modifications to Official
Plan Amendment 464.
The recommended revisions and modifications more clearly establish the relationship between the Downsview Area
Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan Amendment 464. The Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan satisfies
the first two phases of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects and forms the basis of
transportation policies in the Secondary Plan. The recommended changes serve to further strengthen the role of
transportation demand management in achieving a shift to non-automobile modes of transportation.
Contact Name(s): Paul Byrne, Senior Planner
Marta Roias, Senior Planner
City Planning Division, North District
Schedule "A (revised)"
Revisions to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan
Note: Struck out text is deleted / bold text is added/ * supplemental revisions
| REFERENCE
Part/Section/Page/ |
CHANGE |
| Part I
Section1.2
Page I -1 |
This Master Plan Report documents the transportation improvements associated with
the proposed redevelopment of the Downsview Lands and forms the basis of the
transportation policies contained within the Secondary Plan (Official Plan
Amendment 464). |
| Part I
Section 1.2
Page I -2 |
Furthermore, more detailed traffic impact studies will be required in the future in
support of specific development applications and to provide providing specific
details regarding traffic impacts, and the feasibility of transportation demand
management as articulated in the policies contained within Official Plan
Amendment 464. These studies will comply with the City's requirements for traffic
impact studies. |
| *Part I
Section 2.1.1
Page I-4 |
add
10. Development on the Downsview Lands shall achieve a minimum 20%
non-auto mode split by implementing transportation demand management
measures and strategies.
11. The extent to which the objectives of this Master Plan area achieved by
development on the Downsview Lands shall be monitored. |
| Part I
Section 2.2
Page I-5 |
The long term vision for the Downsview Lands achieves a shift towards greater
transit, bicycling and pedestrian usage and away from the existing high auto reliance
through the implementation of Transportation Demand Management. |
| Part I
Section 2.2.1(1)
Page I-5 |
delete first bullet under Objective 1 and replace with:
Emphasis will be placed on providing opportunities for greater use of alternate
modes such as bicycling, walking and transit. |
| * Part I
Section 2.2.1(9)
Page I-7 |
amend second bullet:
The supply of parking for all developments within the Downsview Lands, and
particularly on lands within 500 metres of rapid transit stations shall be
controlled/managed to support a high level of non-auto usage; achievement of the
objectives of this Transportation Master Plan. |
| Part I
Section 3.5.1
Page I-11 |
3rd bullet Toronto Transit Commission - append to end:
; the Wilson Yards located on the west side of Transit Road; and |
| Part I
Section 4.1
Page I-17 |
4th bullet:
The Wilson (subway) Station and related commuter lots and Wilson Yards; |
| Part I
Section 4.2.2a
Page I-20 |
Presently, there are no parking facilities at the Downsview Station and users typically
connect via surface routes, "kiss-n-ride" and walk in. |
| Part I
Section 4.3
Page I-23 |
change and add following:
-
There are two subway stations in the immediate vicinity of the Downsview Lands,
namely the Wilson and Downsview Stations. Methods to
accommodate additional
person carrying capacity from either of these subway stations maximize
utilization of the existing transit infrastructure must be explored to ensure that
the ultimate developments as proposed in the Secondary Plan can be achieved.
- Development of the Downsview Lands should protect for the future
extensions of the Spadina and Sheppard subway lines consistent with the
Official Plan of the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto- The
Liveable Metropolis.
|
| Part I
Section 5.1
Page I-28 |
Strategic Option 2 - add to end of first paragraph:
The following represents a comprehensive list of measures that have been used,
or assessed, by municipalities across the country:
- Public transit improvements;
- Alternative work hours;
- Bicycle/pedestrian programs;
- Car/vanpooling and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/bus lanes;
- TDM-supportive land use;
- Auto-usage charges (except tolls);
- Parking pricing and regulation;
- Road pricing (tolls); and
- Telecommuting.
|
| Part I
Section5.1
Page I-28 |
Strategic Option 4 - Balanced Transportation Services:
This alternative includes Strategic Option 2 - Transportation System/Demand
Management, the provision of additional roadway capacity by either the construction
of new facilities or road widening and improvement of existing roadways. Specific
roadway improvements were not detailed in this strategic level of assessment and
were considered generically. In addition, this alternative or option also includes
measures/improvements associated with Strategic Option 2 - Transportation
System/Demand Management. |
| Part II
Section 3.1
Page II-8 |
add bullet:
c) A direct grade separated pedestrian connection shall be provided to link the
Downsview Subway Station to development at the south-west corner of
Sheppard Avenue and Allen Road.
remove synergy |
| Part II
Section 3.7
Page II-13 |
add Section 3.7 Bicycle and Pedestrian:
Future system requirements should consider the integration of alternative modes
of transportation including bicycle and pedestrian networks. These networks
should function within and complement the overall transportation system for the
Downsview Lands and be implemented in such a manner as to connect with
existing and/or future facilities. Support for such a network is encouraged
through the provision of well designed and safe off road bicycle trails and
on-street bicycle lanes, direct and convenient connections to rapid transit
stations and bus stops, and an adequate supply of secure bicycle parking on
public sidewalks, proximity to transit stations, high activity areas and park
areas. Details on principles and guidelines are contained in Part IV (Section 2.0)
of this document. |
| Part III
Section 1.1.4
Page III-3 |
delete paragraph beginning " From a survey..." |
| Part III
Section 1.1.5
Page III-4 |
change Priority to Category |
| Part III
Section 1.1.5a
Page III-4 |
remove statement:With respect to those strategies that have applications in Downsview, improvements
to transit services perhaps has the greatest long term potential to reduce auto usage.
|
| Part III
Section 1.1.6
Page III-4
|
Add to beginning of section:
The implementation of TDM within the Downsview Lands will be through the
establishment of a Transportation Demand Management Association comprised
of all major employers within the Secondary Plan area, business and community
representatives from the surrounding areas, transit agencies and City staff. In
addition, transportation impact studies submitted in support of development
applications on lands in the Secondary Plan area shall identify and assess the
feasibility and impact of transportation demand management measures. The
recommendations of these studies shall include implementation of a
transportation demand management program for the proposed development. |
| Part III
Section 1.1.6b
Page III-5 |
add phrase to beginning of sentence:
Given significant public investment already made in the nearby subway and
frequent bus service, public transit is capable of playing a stronger role in serving
the travel demands associated with development in the Downsview Lands. |
| Part III
Section 3.1
Page III-14 |
3rd bullet - delete and replace with:
Based on employee place of residence data provided by de Havilland,
employment distribution is equally distributed between within City of Toronto
boundaries and outlying regions including York and Peel. |
| Part IV
Section 1.2
Page IV-2 |
Focusing on expansion of public transit facilities service to reduce auto usage; and |
| Part IV
Section 1.2.2
Page IV-2 |
remove - in future |
| Part IV
Section 1.3.2
Page IV-2 |
append to end of sentence:
The developers within the Downsview Lands must become partners with the City to
ensure implementation of effective TDM strategies as noted in previous sections
and the policies contained within Official Plan Amendment 464. |
| Part IV
Section 2.1.12
Page IV-6 |
change should to shall |
| Part IV
Section 2.6.2
Page IV-12 |
Adjacent residential and industrial communities, districts and TTC operations will
not be negatively affected or impacted by traffic and infiltration and spillover parking.
(consider access/egress to subway stations etc...) |
| Part IV
Section 2.7.5
Page IV-14 |
delete bullet and insert
Transportation impact studies submitted in support of development applications
on lands in the Secondary Plan area shall identify and assess the feasibility and
impact of transportation demand management measures. The recommendations
of these studies shall include implementation of a transportation demand
management program for the proposed development consistent with the
objectives in Part I, Section 2.2.1, and policy in Official Plan Amendment 464. |
Schedule "B"
Modifications to Official Plan Amendment 464
Note: Struck out text is deleted/ bold text is added/ italicized text is moved.
| REFERENCE
Section |
MODIFICATION |
| 7.1 (a) |
replace with:
The Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan, as approved by Council,
forms the basis of the transportation policies contained within this Plan.
Development within the area covered by this Plan shall be consistent with the
principles and objectives of the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan |
| 7.2 (c) |
amend:
New transportation infrastructure serving the Secondary Plan area will includes
grade- separated directional ramps separations offering high vehicle capacity and
providing direct access from the Allen Road to development on the former Base
Lands |
| 10.5.3 (a) |
move and create sub-section under 11.3.1 // renumber remaining sections in 10.5.3.
(h) A direct grade separated pedestrian connection shall be provided to link from
the Downsview Subway Station to development at the south-west corner of Sheppard
Avenue and Allen Road.
renumber 10.5.3 (b) to (a)
renumber 10.5.3 (c) to (b)
renumber 10.5.3 (d) to (c) |
| 11.3.1 |
amend by moving the last sentence to after the word "following" in the second
paragraph in that section.
The major transportation improvements required to support the development levels
permitted in the Secondary Plan are shown conceptually on Map C.7.1 and identified
below includes the following: These requirements improvements shall be refined,
protected for and implemented as needed through the development approval process. |
| 11.3.3 |
add statement:
Transportation Impact Studies submitted in support of development
applications on lands in the Secondary Plan area shall identify and assess the
feasibility and impact of travel demand management measures. The
recommendations of these studies shall include implementation of a travel
demand management program for the proposed development |
| 11.4 (a) |
add sub-section:
(vii)the results of Transportation Demand Management measures and the
extent to which the objectives of the Downsview Area Transportation Master
Plan are being achieved. |
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The North York Community Council also had before it a communication (June 21, 1999) from Mr. Jeffrey D. Chelin,
Chief Financial Officer, ARC International Corporation, objecting to Council taking any action dealing with public policy
in a closed session, which would preclude appropriate representation by any interested parties; requesting that Council
release any report on the Downsview Lands to the public in advance of the Community Council meeting; and forwarding a
copy of a communication (May 27, 1999) to Mr. Irvin Shachter of the Legal Department, outlining issues of concern to
ARC International regarding OPA 464.
The following persons appeared before North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Mr. Vince Lombardi, who expressed concern about not being afforded an opportunity to review and comment on the
report. In his opinion, any modifications to Official Plan Amendment 464 and amendments to the Downsview Area
Transportation Master Plan, regardless of how minor or technical, will affect the community. He therefore requested that
the June 7, 1999 supplementary report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be made a public document; that proper notice be given and a public
meeting be held in order to provide the residents an opportunity to make comments and submissions.
-Mr. David Birnbaum, who expressed concern about the report being confidential. In light of the long history of
misunderstandings regarding the future development of these lands, he was of the opinion that the report should not be
discussed in private and the residents should be given an opportunity to review the proposed modifications and
amendments in order to determine for themselves whether or not the changes are technical in nature.
