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Proposed Amendments to the Downsview Area Transportation
Master Plan and Modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 464
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following Resolutions from Councillor
Moscoe, North York Spadina:
(1)WHEREAS any development in the Downsview Area Secondary Plan will have a traffic impact on the adjacent
residential communities; and
WHEREAS the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan developed a road network that protected these
neighbourhoods from traffic infiltration;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
(1)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be directed to complete the Class Environmental
Assessment for Municipal Road projects in the Downsview Area Secondary Plan under the existing funding
arrangements with Canada Lands Company, Downsview;
(2)upon completion of the Environmental Assessment, that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
be directed to commence the design and construction details for the Transit Road/Chesswood northerly extension
as the first road project to implement the Environment Assessment;
(3)the City Solicitor be directed to identify and to negotiate all legal agreements with Canada Lands Company,
Downsview, that may be required to ensure that the construction of the Transit Road/Chesswood extension is front
ended and fully funded through these agreements prior to the construction of any major development east of the
Dufferin Street/Chesswood Drive axis; and
(4)the joint report (June 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, embodied in Clause 15 of Report No. 6 of the North York
Community Council, be adopted.
(2)WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board at the preliminary hearing decided to set aside Block H for a
separate hearing; and
WHEREAS when asked, the Solicitor for the city offered no objection on the basis that he had no instructions from
the city;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Solicitor for the city raise, at the next pre hearing conference,
objections at the Board to a separate hearing on Block H; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor advise the Board that the Downsview Secondary Plan, and
in particular, the transportation plan are an integral component in the consideration of Block H and that these
matters must be considered in tandem.
The North York Community Council also reports having held a public meeting on July 15, 1999, with appropriate notice of
this meeting, in accordance with the Planning Act.
The North York Community Council submits the following Clause 15 of Report No. 6 of the North York
Community Council:
(City Council on July 6, 7 and 8, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the North York Community Council for
further consideration.)
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
Section 1.2
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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The North York Community Council also reports having had before it at its meeting held on July 15, 1999, the following
report and communications:
(i)(July 14, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Planning and Transportation Committee, at its meeting held on
July 12, 1999, referred the joint report (June 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to the North York Community Council, having noted
that the North York Community Council had, at its June 23, 1999, meeting, deferred this report for further consideration at
a public meeting to be held on July 15, 1999;
(ii)(July 9, 1999) from Mr. David Birnbaum, President, Friends of the Downsview Lands Inc., submitting comments with
respect to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 464;
(iii)(July 2, 1999) from Mrs. Evie Jesin, requesting notification of the adoption of the proposed modifications to the
Official Plan Amendment No. 464;
(iv)(July 1, 1999) from Mr. Jim Purnell, suggesting that the Downsview lands be used as parkland but in the event they
cannot, any development should be sustainable from a transportation/energy use point of view;
(v)(June 30, 1999) from Mr. Gerald M. Harquail, President, The Paragon Group of Companies, submitting comments
with respect to the proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 464; and
(vi)(June 29, 1999) from M. Johal, submitting comments with respect to the proposed modifications to Official Plan
Amendment No. 464.
The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council on July 15, 1999, in connection with the
foregoing matter:
-Mr. Gerald M. Harquail, President, The Paragon Group of Companies, who commented on the proposed modifications
to Official Plan Amendment No. 464. During his submission he indicated that The Paragon Group of Companies own and
operate a long term care facility at 3595 Keele Street, which is located within the RD1 area of the north-west quadrant of
the subject lands. In his opinion, the lands adjacent to their centre at 3595 Keele Street would be better utilized as an
expansion for a facility that will provide care and services for the elderly and disabled. He further indicated that this
proposal has been submitted to Canada Lands Limited and under the direction of the Ontario Municipal Board, are
continuing negotiations for this use. This proposal would also envisage the extension of Grandravine Drive across the
northern boundary of the subject lands to Tuscan Gate.
-Mr. David Birnbaum, Friends of the Downsview Lands Inc., who commented on the proposed modification to the
Official Plan Amendment No.464 and the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan.. During his submission in
indicated that in order to provide the maximum protection from traffic impacts to the existing adjacent neighborhoods: 1)
the relationship between the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan Amendment No. 464 should
not be changed. The Master Plan should continue, as now, to be an integral part of and have the same force and effect as
Official Plan Amendment No. 464. To break them apart, in his opinion, would greatly weaken the status of the
Transportation Master Plan. The wording of Section 7.1 (a) of Official Plan Amendment No. 464 should therefore not be
amended; 2) the Transit Road northerly and southerly extensions, and the improvements to Wilson Avenue between
Transit Road and Dufferin Street should be completed before either of the two retail (big box) warehouses in the CR lands
south of Wilson Avenue are open for business. They do agree, however, that the construction of the grade-separated
directional ramps between Allen Road and the Transit Road extension may await further development of the Downsview
lands. In concluding he stated the residents were generally supportive of the other changes being recommended to Official
Plan Amendment No. 464 and the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan.
-Mr. Vince Lombardi, who indicated that he concurred with the comments made by the previous speaker. He also
indicated that he supported the notices of motions put forward by Councillor Moscoe. In concluding he indicated that the
levels of development for the Downsview lands should be reduced and every effort should be made to achieve a 20 percent
transit modal split.
-Ms. Ada Duffy, who suggested that the establishment of an airplane museum be considered.
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A recorded vote on the recommendations moved by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, was as follows:
FOR:Councillors Moscoe, Augimeri, Feldman, Flint, Chong, Minnan-Wong, Shiner, King
AGAINST:NIL
ABSENT:Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Li Preti, Berger, Gardner, Filion
Carried
Councillor Li Preti, Black Creek, declared his interest in the foregoing matter as it relates to the city-owned lands at the
southeast corner of Sheppard Avenue West and the William R. Allen Road, in that he owns a property in the vicinity.
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