Kerr Street at Lakeshore West Rail Corridor – Grade SeparationAddendum to the 2009 Environmental Study Report

Online Public Information CentreSeptember 12, 2019

Welcome

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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 EngineerTown of Oakvillesyed.rizvi@oakville.ca905-845-6601, ext. 3981

Introduction and Background

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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.

EA Addendum

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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.

New underpass (road under rail)

Widening Kerr Street to 4 lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks

Signalized intersection at Shepherd Road

Future signalized intersection at Wyecroft Road

Recent Development of residential condominiums

at 55, 65 and 71 Speers Road

656 Kerr Street 700 Kerr Street

Combined access to 656 and 700 Kerr Street as part of original design.

Currently, they are recommended to be maintained as separate accesses.

2009 EA Preliminary Design Plan

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Existing Conditions

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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

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Existing Conditions

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Recent Development of residential

condominiums at 55, 65 and 71 Speers Road

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Site plan application for 656 Kerr Street

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Problem and Opportunity Statement:As a result of required property modification to 656 and 700 Kerr Street due to proposed improvements on Kerr Street, and a requirement to maintain sepa

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along Kerr Street to these properties, there is a need to review alternative accesses for both properties to accommodate site traffic circulation (personal and trucks).

Ongoing Wyecroft Road EA

Existing at-grade rail crossing

Alternative Solutions

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The following are proposed alternative solutions to address access needs for 656/700 Kerr Street:

Alternative Description Assessment

Do Nothing Maintain existing accesses to 656 and 700 Kerr Street

Conflict of mixed traffic (trucks/personal vehicles) navigating to/from a wider Kerr Street with an underpass profile, and in close proximity to a proposed traffic signal at Kerr Street/Wyecroft Road. Not carried forward.

Proposed 2009 EA Access Modifications

Provide shared access for 656 and 700 Kerr Street

A shared access for the two properties is no longer feasible. The preliminary design has resulted in a need to maintain separate entrances due to the different traffic characteristics for both sites. Not carried forward.

Provide New Access (municipal right-of-way)

Provide secondary access from Wyecroft Road to 656 and 700 Kerr Street

Opportunity to separate truck and personal traffic, reduce conflict points at Kerr Street entrances, and provide construction flexibility (opportunity to temporarily close Kerr Street entrances during construction without impacting properties). Preferred and Carried forward.

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Alternative Design Concepts

Three alternative design concepts were considered for anadditional access to 656/700 Kerr Street from Wyecroft Road.

Alternative 1: North connection adjacent to developed area of 700 Kerr Street

Alternative 2: South connection through undeveloped section of 700 Kerr and portion of 656 Kerr

Alternative 3: South connection through 220 Wyecroft Road

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.

656 Kerr Street

700 Kerr Street

220 Wyecroft Road

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ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVES

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Criteria Alternative 1 Alternative 2 (Green) Alternative 3 (Red)

Property Requirement

Significant property impact to 700 Kerr Street. Approximately 0.15ha would be required.

✓ Less property required from 700 Kerr Street compared to Alternative 1. Approximately 0.04ha would be required.

✓ Some property required from 220 Wyecroft Road. Approximately 0.04ha would be required.

Impacts to adjacent businesses

Severs 700 Kerr Street which may limit future development opportunities and growth.

✓ Provides alternate access to 656 and 700 Kerr Street.

✓Minimal impact to adjacent properties / businesses.

✓ Provide alternate access to 656 and 700 Kerr Street.

Removes 20 parking spaces from 220 Wyecroft Road.

Involves third party land to address needs of 656 and 700 Kerr Street.

Natural Environment

• Not applicable. The EA Addendum study area is largely within an industrial area. None of the alternatives would directly impact the natural environment associated with the Sixteen Mile Creek valley located on the east side of Kerr Street.

Cultural Environment

• Not applicable. There are no cultural heritage resources within the EA Addendum study area.

Transportation Not preferred from an operation perspective due to grade difference from Wyecroft Road to parking lot, close proximity to Kerr Street / Wyecroft Road intersection, less desirable sightlines.

✓ Location of the new access would provide sufficient sightlines and geometry for trucks turning, and distance from Kerr Street / Wyecroft Road intersection.

Location of the new access would be difficult for trucks turning to/from Wyecroft Road.

✓ Provides sufficient distance from Kerr Street / Wyecroft Road intersection.

Summary Not Recommended Preferred Not Recommended

Preferred Design

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656 Kerr Street

700 Kerr Street

220 Wyecroft Road

Kerr Street

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.

Maintain existing separate Kerr Street entrances for

656/700 Kerr Street

Next Steps

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➢ 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 EngineerTown of Oakvillesyed.rizvi@oakville.ca905-845-6601, ext. 3981

THANK YOU! Your involvement is essential to the success of this study.