June 7, 1999
To:North York Community Council
Planning and Transportation Committee
From:Virginia M. West
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
Barry H. Gutteridge
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Subject:Supplementary Report
Amendments to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan
Modifications to Official Plan Amendment 464
Ward 8 North York Spadina
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):
1. It is recommended that the revisions to the Downsview Area Transportation Master Plan set out in the revised Schedule
"A" be adopted.
2. It is recommended that 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
North York Civic Centre
Telephone: (416) 395 - 7100
Fax: (416) 395 - 7155
Reviewed by:
Virginia M. West Paul Bedford
Commissioner Executive Director and Chief Planner
Urban Planning and Development Services City Planning Division
Reviewed by:
Barry H. Gutteridge Dave Kaufman
Commissioner General Manager
Works and Emergency Services Transportation Services
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
Section1.2
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
Section2.2.1(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
Section3.1
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
Section1.1.5
Page III-4 |
change Priority to Category |
Part III
Section1.1.5a
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
Section1.1.6
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
Section1.1.6b
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
Section1.2
Page IV-2 |
Focusing on expansion of public transit facilities service to reduce auto
usage; and |
Part IV
Section1.2.2
Page IV-2 |
remove - in future |
Part IV
Section1.3.2
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
Section2.1.12
Page IV-6 |
change should to shall |
Part IV
Section2.6.2
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.