01 15 2003 Council Agenda
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
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1. OPENING OF MEETING BY THE MAYOR
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2. PRA YERlCONTEMPLA TION/REFLECTION
3. NOTICE OF ADDITIONS:
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
5. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT"
6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
a) Minutes of Council Meeting of December 18, 2002.
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
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None.
9. DEPUTATIONS:
a) 7:00 p.m.
Rowanwood Conserver Society Co-operative Inc. re: Property
Matter.
b) 7:10 p.m.
Jim Woodford, re: Oro Moraine Study.
10. CONSENT AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE:
a) Simcoe County District School Board, meeting highlights, December 18, 2002.
b) Midland Public Library Board, minutes of meeting, November 14, 2002.
11. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN:
12. REPORTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS:
None.
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a) Minutes of Committee of the Whole, January 8, 2003.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a) O'Brien House, correspondence re: grant request for 2003.
b) URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd., correspondence re: Transportation
Environmental Study Report Submission, Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study, from
Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit (copy
available for review in Clerk's office).
c) Moon Point Home Owners Association, correspondence re: High Voltage Damage,
December 10,2002.
d) Simcoe County District School Board, correspondence re: Review of School
Closure/Consolidation Policy.
e) County of Simcoe, Notice of Public Meeting re: amendment to By-law No. 2840 of the
County of Simcoe to permit the construction of a 6 unit townhouse complex adjacent
to County Road 93 located at Block 340, Plan 51 M-689, municipally known as 382,
384, 386, 388, 390 and 392 Dunsmore Lane in the City of Barrie.
f) County of Simcoe, Notice of Public Meeting re: amendment to By-law No. 2840 of the
County of Simcoe to permit the construction of a residence adjacent to County Road
93, located at Lot 154, Plan 51 M-689, municipally known as 30 Hewitt Place in the
City of Barrie.
g) The Oro Moraine Association, correspondence re: Planning Studies.
h) Dr. N. Shiffman, correspondence re: proposed change to drainage into Lake Simcoe
at the foot of Oro Line 5.
i) YMCA, correspondence re: use of Oro-Medonte Memorial Park from June 30 to
August 22,2003.
15. IN-CAMERA:
a) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Legal matter.
b) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel matter.
c) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, re: Personnel matter.
16. BY-LAWS:
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a) By-law No. 2003-001 Being a by-law to provide for an interim tax levy and to
provide for the payment of taxes and to provide for penalty
and interest.
17. CONFIRMATION BY-LAW NO. 2003-002.
18. QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS;
19. ADJOURNMENT:
ADDENDUM
COUNCIL MEETING
VVednesday, January 15, 2003
13. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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b) Oro-Medonte Recreation Advisory Committee, minutes of the January 8, 2003
meeting.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS
d) Additional Information reo this Item - Resolution by Municipality of West Elgin reo
Closing of Rural Schools.
j) Douglas Campbell, correspondence reo Sale and Disposition of Parts A, Band C,
Plan 709.
15. IN-CAMERA:
d) Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO, reo Personnel Matter.
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Wednesday, January 15th 2003
Who we are:
We are members of Rowanwood Conserver Society Co-operative Incorporated, a rural
residential co-operative of 8 homes on 92 acres on the 7th line near Coulson. Our co-
operative is approximately 20 years old, although some of our members have a history
on the land dating back 40 years. As one of our founding principles, we share a
commitment to the stewardship of our land and the conservation of its most important
natural features.
Some Local History
In 1992 we became aware of the two proposed residential developments that would
threaten all of that. When we saw the nature, extent and density of these developments
we took significant action to oppose them, at some considerable expense of time and
money.
Rowanwood, alongside the Jarratt Coulson Ratepayers Assocjatif)n and the Sugarbush
community (the Indian Park Association) became a party to the subsequent OMB
hearings. We believed then (and believe still) that these developments pose a threat to
both the rural character of the area and the protection of important natural features of
our environment. We were, and are, particularly concerned with the health of the West
Coulson Swamp, and we argued that the developments would have a negative impact
on it.
Rowanwood retained a biological consultant to conduct a study of these little
understood yet important headwaters to the Coldwater River. The biologist, Adrienne
Pollard determined that the West Coulson Swamp was "provincially significant" under
the then new "wetland guidelines". The Ministry of Natural Resources did additional
fieldwork and confirmed this designation. In the executive summary to her report Ms.
Pollard wrote:
The area to be added to Coulson Swamp is important to the
functioning of the entire wetland as headwaters, a ground water
recharge area, and habitat for a regionally rare species of willow.
The OMB Decision:
Nevertheless, the OMB saw fit to approve the developments, with some modifications
and at least one reservation. Seven of the Sabiston lots (those which abut the drainage
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basin which flows into and through the Rowanwood maple sugar bush and part of the
West Coulson Swamp) will be withheld until it is demonstrated to the MOEE that
nitrate levels at the east property boundary do not exceed 10 mg/litre. In addition, the
very unusual step of creating an environmental monitoring committee for these
developments underscored the environmental worries of the OMB chair.
Some Current History:
This past summer, the Russell Hill (or Valdoro) developers cleared roadways extending
between the 6th and 7th Lines, with a number of cul-de-sacs, one of which meets the
south-west corner of our property. On our western side, the (former) Sabiston
development has not yet begun. According to the OMB decision, the (former) Sabiston
development has permission to build homes on some 40 lots on a road leading off the
Horseshoe Valley Road. However, an additional 40 lots (approximately) can be
developed only if a road is built across Rowanwood property connecting it to the
Russell Hill development to the south. Those additional 40 lots pose the most serious
threat to the West Coulson Swamp - of any of the lots in either development.
We understand now that the developers, and Township staff, are anxious to see us sell a
strip of our land to the developers enabling them to build a connecting road and
consequently develop the (former) Sabiston to its fullest extent. We are curious as to why
this issue has arisen nO'lD, when the connecting road affects only the (former) Sabiston
development - a development that has not yet even begun. The connecting road is
unnecessary to the Russell Hill development currently underway, which includes
several cul-de-sacs such as the one that now ends at our property boundary.
Some Things Stay The Same
Our beliefs and our commitments have not changed since the OMB hearings. We
remain committed to the preservation of the rural character of Oro-Medonte and we
remain committed to the protection of sensitive wetlands and these headwaters of the
Coldwater River now threatened by, among other things, the prospect of run-off of
herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers from the proposed suburban-style development
nearby.
Some Things Change:
We recognize that the current Oro-Medonte Township Council is not the same council
that initially approved these developments. We believe they would most likely never
have been approved by the current council in today's climate of respect for the natural
environment. Even current OMB decisions reflect new, more positive attitudes to
moraines, wetlands and water.
We know that this is a Council with a commitment to environmental protection and we
are strong supporters of your" environment first" principles. We believe that you have
an opportunity here to implement those principles. In so doing, you will protect a
provincially significant wetland designated "Environmental Protection". We believe
this would be the best decision for Council, for Oro-Medonte, and most of all for our
natural heritage.
Rowanwood Conserver Society Co-operative Inc.
Requests to Council:
1. We would like Council to implement its" environment first" policy by not taking
steps to support the conditional 40 lots in the former Sabiston development.
2. We would like Council to explain why they are raising this issue of the connecting
road now.
3. Help the MNR to restart the" environmental monitoring committee" as described in
the draft plan conditions for both Russell Hill and the (former) Sabiston
developments. Our letters and phone calls to the Township and the MNR have not
produced results yet.
4. Ask Azimuth Environmental to respond to our previously expressed concerns that
the discharge jrecharge function of the West Coulson Swamp is under-represented
in their current Oro-Moraine mapping.
5. If Council has specific concerns that Rowanwood might be able to address please
raise these with us and we will discuss them with you.
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Archaeological Assessment (Stages land 2), Valdoro (43T.,93019) and Sabiston (43T-93022)
Subdivisions, Township ofOro, Simcoe County, Ontario
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Subject:
Tuesday, January 14, 2003 5:16 PM
'Pat & Jim Woodford'
'Neil. Craig (E-mail)'
RE: Jan, 15
Mr. Woodford,
Since you are listed on the agenda, this won't be a problem. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
There is a deputation before you.
Marilyn
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To:
Subject:
Marilyn pennycock
Jan, 15
Marilyn
I would like to speak at tomorrow's Council Meeting.
Sorry to be a bother.
Jim Woodford
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Subject:
Marilyn pennycook
Friday, January 10, 2003 11 :27 AM
'Pat & Jim Woodford'
RE: Deputation
Mr. Woodford,
This will confirm that your name has been placed on the agenda for the January 15th Council
meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m., as a deputation.
Marilyn Pennycook
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To:
Subject:
Friday, January 10, 20037:01 AM
Marilyn Pennycock
Deputation
Marilynn
I would like to make a deputation to the next Council meeting with respect to the Ora Moraine
study.
Jim Woodford
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Subject:
Sunday, January 12, 2003 8:11 AM
Marilyn Pennycock
Deputation
I will not be making a deputation on the 15th.
Jim Woodford
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SCDSB Update 5 - December 18, 2002
Simcoe County District School Board meeting highlights
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Chairperson's Inaugural Address
Newly-elected Chairperson Mary Anne Wilson
presented the following inaugural address to the
Board:
It is a great honour to be chosen by the
members of this table to provide the leadership
that will assist this board to work toward the
goal of continuous improvement of our system.
As this board begins the third and final
year of our term of office, we are presented with
an opportunity to reflect on our
accomplishments, make plans for future
improvements to our system and adopt an
optimistic viewpoint.
During the past few years, we often
have been overwhelmed and discouraged by the
things that we could not change. It has taken
tremendous belief in the concept of Public
Education to rise above those realities and
provide leadership in very difficult times. We
can be proud that we have dedicated our
energies to areas where we have been able to
have a positive impact on learning opportunities
for the students we serve.
Our table has managed to be proactive
during some of the most challenging and
difficult times. It's simply not fun to govern one
of the lowest per pupil publicly funded boards in
the province during a time when funding was
diminishing on an annual basis. Trustees who
accept that responsibility while being subjected
to a completely dysfunctional reward system are
pretty amazing people and I'm proud to sit with
all of you. This group has managed to work
productively and cohesively in a negative
environment. I would like to personally thank
our past Chair, Dave Chambers, for his
dedicated leadership through that potentially
demoralizing time. I, too, am proud that this
board stood together to approve a balanced
budget unanimously supported by strong
statements that advocated for the needs of all of
our students.
As the governance body for a
corporation that employs nearly 6,000 people
who work with and for nearly 57,000 students in
Simcoe County, we accepted the challenge of
providing direction and vision for our system as
well as allocating funds to achieve those goals.
Early in our term of office, having
adopted the mission statement developed by
those who came before us, this board embarked
on a process of redefining our vision as an
organization. Under the leadership of
Superintendent Mike Graham who worked with
and consulted with all of our system partners we
committed our efforts to four key system goals
to guide our decision making processes at this
table:
. Student Achievement
. Quality Teaching
. Leadership and Staff development
. Safe and Supportive Environments
This inclusive exercise provided us with
confidence that we were committing our system
to an improvement plan that was supported by
our communities, our school councils, our
school staff members and our administration.
Throughout the past two years these
goals have remained the underpinnings and
guiding principles for the allocation of
resources. We have reviewed our progress
annually and actively adopted a series of action
steps to help us move closer to that vision.
Our budget process, developed by
Superintendent Mark Valcic, is tied directly to
serving this vision.
The annual performance appraisal of
our Director of Education, Sharon Bate, mirrors
the specific markers established to measure our
progress toward this vision.
Professional Development opportunities
provided by our board and developed by
Superintendent Joan Fullerton and School
Services staff are aligned with system
objectives.
The recruitment initiatives and retention
strategies in place in our Employee Services
Department under the leadership of
Superintendent Mary Hay support all aspects of
our system growth plan.
Devoting energy to our vision is
producing clear and positive outcomes for the
students we serve. Our Superintendents of
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Education provide the leadership necessary to recent years. It may feel strange, at first, to
ensure that system goals are reflected at the embrace this emotion, but I know that you will
school level. recall how empowering that feeling can be.
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SCDSB Update 5 - Dec. 18, 2002- p2 the recommendations to be interdependent sends
a strong message that cherry picking from that
list will not correct the situation for Ontario's
students. One of the challenges we face is to
continue to apply pressure to have all these
recommendations implemented in a timely
fashion.
In our final year as a board we will
continue to have to make difficult choices.
When I reflect on the powerful and positive
changes this table was able to make in the past, I
am confident that guided by our vision, our four
key focus statements, and the knowledge that
we are working collaboratively with a strong
and dedicated administration, good things will
happen for students in Simcoe County in the
commg year.
Public Confidence in our system is only
possible when we demonstrate that we have
earned that confidence. That will be our
greatest challenge. Thank you.
About 18 months ago this board
supported our administration in allocating staff
and resources to prepare detailed documentation
to demonstrate the need for Intensive Support
funding for our students who are identified with
significant special needs. The process of
compiling and documenting these claims has
been overwhelming for many of our classroom
teachers, special education resource teachers
and special education support staff throughout
our system. All of the claims filed in the last
three cycles have received 100 per cent
validation.
Last week's announcement by the
Ministry of Education of additional funding for
Special Education means that approximately
four million dollars will be added to our grant
allocation to provide for our special needs
students.
Everyone in our system deserves our
deepest appreciation for enduring that short-
term pain in order that our students can enjoy
the on-going annual benefits of a job well done.
Weare indeed fortunate to have the
highly skilled and dedicated staff who somehow
were able to call up the energy to develop
creative solutions and meet significant
challenges in dark and difficult times.
Looking forward to the coming year
became less daunting last week when the public
release of the findings of the Education Equality
Task Force validated many of the concerns that
this Board raised regarding the inadequacy of
the Education Funding Formula. Dr. Rozanski
publicly affirmed the value of a strong publicly
funded education system. He told us of the
"profoundly important role of universally
accessible public education as a pillar and a
common value in our democratic society" and
went on to say "public education advances the
well-being of individuals in society and of
society as a whole." The 33 recommendations
contained in his report provide us with some
sense of optimism.
Optimism is a feeling that trustees have
experienced only on the rarest occasions in
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Delegations
. Autism Pilot Program - John Devine, a parent
from Guthrie Public School, praised the
SCDSB autism pilot project and urged trustees
to continue the program.
. Vice-Principal Allocation - Concerns about
decreases in secondary vice-principal
allotments were expressed by: Bonnie
Martino, Chair, lnnisdale School Council;
Carol Klue, parent, lnnisdale; John Goodman,
Chair, Bear Creek School Council; students
Alexandria and Blake of Bear Creek; Marlene
Mills, Chair, Nantyr Shores School Council;
student Brent ofNantyr Shores.
Secondary Vice-Principal Allocation
After a lengthy discussion of options pertaining to
the secondary school vice-principal allocation
model, trustees decided to maintain the allocation
approved in June, as well as to allocate an
additional $50,000 from working fund reserves to
complement differentiated staffing initiatives in
secondary schools. (Differentiated staffing refers to
providing support to students and school
administrators through the assistance of staff such
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as social workers, child and youth workers, and
partnerships with outside agencies.)
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Rozanski prior to the public release of the
Education Equality Task Force
recommendations. Following this presentation,
the Minister of Education also commented on
the report.
The day after Dr. Rozanski's recommendations
were announced, Chairperson Wilson, Director
Bate and Superintendent Valcic were able to
meet the Minister of Education, local MPPs Jim
Wilson, Garfield Dunlop and Joe Tascona, and
senior Ministry staff. This meeting facilitated
through the office ofMPP Jim Wilson resulted
from the Board's Written Declaration of
Objection and request for emergency funding
formally made during the budget approval
process in July. During the meeting, Board
representatives communicated the unique
challenges faced in Simcoe County, with
particular reference to the area's urban/rural
mix, growth and decline, and Reasonable Land
Use limitations of small rural schools.
Trustees also referred to recent Christmas and
holiday celebrations held by various schools
including the Barrie Central Young Parents
program, East Oro Public School and Brechin
Public School, as well as grand openings of
school additions at the latter two schools.
Algonquin Ridge Elementary School recently
opened a Snozelin therapy room in honour of
teacher Amy Johnston-Cobbett. Amy died
suddenly last September. She was a Special
Education teacher who helped to open the pilot
program for children with autism at Algonquin
Ridge Elementary School.
Trustees noted that registration is currently
being accepted for Curriculum 2003 - the annual
conference organized locally for Ontario
educators. It takes place May 1 to 3, 2003 in
Collingwood. Register at
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Purchase of School Site Declined
The Board will decline the purchase of a portion of
the property in Georgian Drive that was proposed
as the site for a new elementary school. A letter
explaining the difficulties in obtaining this portion
of the property and subsequent declination of
purchase will be sent to parents and guardians in
the accommodation area proposed for the new
school.
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Letter Regarding OSSL T
Boards have expressed concems to the Minister of
Education about the Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Test. The Simcoe County District School
Board will be sending a letter requesting that the
Minister consider alternative testing models for at-
risk students and students in Applied programs.
The letter will also refer to the number of
opportunities for writing the test, as well as funding
for remedial programs and transportation to the
programs.
Board Committees 2003
Trustees approved the recommended trustee
membership to the various Board committees in
2003. Committees include: School Services,
Central Services, Employee Services, Special
Education Advisory, Joint Task Force,
Suspension/Expulsion Appeals & Hearings,
Community Relations, Principal Eligibility
(Elementary and Secondary), Native Advisory,
Transportation Appeals, Transportation
Consortium, and Teacher/Trustee Relations
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Tender Report
Trustees approved the award of Tender No.
2002-03-03T, Vehicle Replacement-
Maintenance Trucks, submitted by Jim Wilson
Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Orillia, in the amount of
$86,296, less total trade-in values as listed, plus
applicable taxes.
Trustee Information
Chairperson Mary Anne Wilson referred to the
opportunity she and the Director of Education
and the Superintendent of Business Services had
to hear the special presentation by Dr. Mordecai
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Best Wishes for Happy Holidays
On behalf of Senior Administration and the
entire SCDSB staff, Director of Education
Sharon Bate wished Trustees the best of the
holiday season.
Next Meetings
School Services Standing Committee
- Wed., January 8, 2003, 7:30 pm
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Special Board Meeting (Trustee Candidate
Presentations) - Wed., January 15,2003, 7 pm
Central Services Standing Committee - Wed.,
January 15,2003, (following Special Board)
Regular Board - Wed., January 22, 2003, 7:30 pm
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MIDLAND PUBLIC LmRARY BOARD MEETING
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DATE: November 14, 2002 LOCA TION: Midland Public Library Boardroom
PRESENT: B. Playter, G.A. Walker, K. Stewart, 1. LaPlume, D. Moore, J. Swick, A. Campbell
ABSENT: A. Wilkes
STAFF: 1. Sainte, Chief Librarian, G. Griffith, Recording Secretary
Mr. Playter called the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
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'1. Call to order
2. Invocation
Mr. Sainte delivered the invocation
3. Approval of the agenda
5. Business arising from the minutes
5.4 Volunteer recognition award
8. New business
8.1 Christmas meeting
Moved by: 1. Swick
Seconded by: D. Moore
That the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
4. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting of October 10,2002
Moved by: L.LaPlume
Seconded by: D. Moore
That the minutes of the Board meeting held on October10,2002 be approved.
CARRIED
5. Business arising from the minutes
5.1 Tiny Township update
Mr. Sainte met with Township of Tiny Treasurer, Mr. Theriault and
presented him with the new contract for Library service for the
three Libraries involved, Mr. Sainte will make a presentation to
Tiny Township Council on Monday, November 25, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.
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5. Business arising from the minutes - continued
ACTION
5.2 Midland Power Utility Corporation
A letter from Library Board Chairman Bill Playter has been sent to
Phil Marley, Chief Financial Officer for the Midland Power Utility
Corporation regarding the Board's concern over the irregular issuing
of invoices. We await a reply.
5.3 CEO Selection Committee report
Four candidates will be interviewed on Thursday, November 21,2002.
The Board approved the Selection Committees recommendation to
provide $250.00 to candidates coming from out-of-province to help
defray transportation expenses. A discussion ensued regarding the
possibility of covering moving expenses.
5.4 Volunteer appreciation award
Mr. LaPlume suggested that the award ceremony be deferred to a later
date as we have a very full slate right now. February 2003 was suggested
6. Approval of the accounts
Moved by: A. Campbell
Seconded by: D. Moore
That the accounts for the month of October 2002 totalling $14,819.42
be approved.
CARRIED
7. Reports of Board Committees
7.1 Finance Committee - A. Campbell, Chairman
Mr. Sainte distributed a Financial Statement for the period ended
October 31,2002. The Finance Committee has sent a draft of the
2003 Operating and Capital budgets to the Town Office.
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7. Reports of Board Committees - continued
7.2 Strategic Planning Committee
Mr. Sainte read highlights from the minutes of the meeting held
October 24, 2002..The committee reviewed the goals from a previous
draft Strategic Plan. The committee will meet again on Thursday,
December 12,2002 at 3:00 p.m.
A suggestion was made that the Children's floor be given attention
with new shelving and lighting.
7.3 Fundraising Committee - G.A. Walker, Chairman
The Friends of the Midland Public Library are donating the funds to
cover the cost of the replacement of the front doors.
Mr. Sainte met with the LACAC committee regarding the design of the
doors. They approved.
Mrs. Walker reported that the sale of children's book bags is going well.
The Friends and Staff are also selling raffle tickets on 2 gift baskets.
The old front doors will be auctioned off at the Literary Affair
Dinner/ Dance.
8. New business
8.1 Christmas meeting
Mr. Moore volunteered to host the Christmas Board meeting at his
house on Thursday, December 12,2002 at 7:00 p.m.
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9. Information
9.1 Chief Librarian's report
Mr. Sainte reviewed security/access arrangements for the Ste. Marie
Room. Mr. LaPlume congratulated Mr. Sainte on the opening day
ceremony.
Mr. Sainte informed the Board that the Library has received a new
CAP grant. A student will be hired to orient and train the public on the
CAP Internet workstations.
9.2 Correspondence
A letter of appreciation from patron Sandra Crane commending the
Library Staff for their excellent service was read. Mr. Playter will
send a response to Ms. Crane.
9.3 Other information
Mrs. Walker informed the Board of an Estate Planning workshop being
held at the Best Western Highland Inn on Thursday, November 21,
2002 in the evening. The emphasis will be on planned giving.
Mrs. Walker will attend on behalf of the Board.
10. Adjournment
Moved by: A. Campbell
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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ORO-MEDONTE RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday January 8th 2003-7:00 p.m.
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Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
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Chair:
Ruth Fountain called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Dave Knox, Ian Hunter, Catherine Riffer-Wessel, Deputy Mayor
Walter Dickie, Councillor Ruth Fountain and Councillor Harry
Hughes
Staff Present:
Jennifer Zieleniewski (CAO) and Chris Carter (Recreation Co-
ordinator
1. Adoption of Wednesday January 8th 2003 Agenda:
Moved by Ms. Riffer- Wessel; seconded by Mr. Knox.
That the Agenda for the Wednesday January 8th, 2003 Recreation Advisory
Committee be adopted, along with the additions of 6 (a) Re: Outdoor Rinks, 10 (a)
Re: Public Skating and 10 (b) Rail Trail Committee Update.
Carried.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None.
3. Adoption of November 7th, 2002 Minutes:
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That the Minutes of the November 7th 2002 Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
be adopted as printed and circulated.
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None
5. Unfinished Business:
a) Moved by Mr. Hunter; seconded by Ms. Riffer- Wessel.
It is recommended to Council that staff approach The Oro Lions Club for
consideration of an alternative use for the trail posts and that an alternative
method of kilometer marking be considered.
Carried.
b) Moved by Mr. Knox; seconded by Mr. Hunter.
It is recommended that the verbal information that was presented by the Recreation
Co-ordinator, regarding a Proposed Playground at Sugarbush be received.
Carried.
6. Correspondence:
a) Moved by Mr. Hunter; seconded by Ms. Riffer- Wessel.
It is recommended that we receive the correspondence delivered to us from Mr. &
Mrs. Dobson and present it to the committee for their consideration and that the
Dobson's be advised accordingly of the Recreation Advisory Committee's decision.
Carried.
7. Co-ordinator's Monthly Report:
Moved by Mr. Knox; seconded by Mr. Hunter.
It is recommended that the Co-ordinator's monthly report be received.
Carried.
8. Committee Chairperson's Report:
None.
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None
10. Questions:
Discussions on various matters.
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11. Adjournment:
Moved by Mr. Knox; seconded by Mr. Hunter.
It is recommended that the January 8th, 2003 meeting of the Oro-Medonte Recreation
Advisory Committee does now adjourn at 8.59 p.m.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 6th, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
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The Mayor and
Members of Council
Township of Oro-Medonte
Re: Grant Request, 2003
Dear Mayor Craig & Members of Council:
I am writing on behalf of the Board of Abbeyfield Housing Society of Shanty Bay, to request
that on-going support for O'Brien House in the form of a grant of twenty-five hundred dollars
($2,500) be included in the Township's budget for 2003, as part of its yearly grant process.
We are very grateful for the support Council has provided to O'Brien House since the project's
inception, with a donation of $5,000 to the capital campaign in 2001, and a grant of $2,500 in
2002. Your contributions represent concrete and much appreciated acknowledgement of the
value of O'Brien House as a community asset. Not only is it a truly significant resource within
Oro-Medonte for seniors and their families, but it has also created employment in the form of
one full-time and five part-time positions.
As you are aware, the building was completed last August and the first of our residents moved
in just after Labour Day. There are currently eight residents, just two short of a full
complement. In early December we were honoured by the presence of Mayor Craig, who 'cut
the ribbon', and Councillors Marshall and Hughes at our Donor Appreciation event at O'Brien
House. We are also very grateful for personal contributions made to O'Brien House by those
same councillors.
O'Brien House is a local initiative, locally supported, and something of which we can all be
justifiably proud. It will provide 'added value' to Oro-Medonte for many years to come, and
has already been toured with great interest by groups from Dorset, Caledon, and North
Toronto who are interested in creating something similar.
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While it is important to note that residents themselves contribute 96.5 % of the day-to-day cost
of running O'Brien House, the Board's strategic plan acknowledges that fundraising in the
neighbourhood of $10,000 to $15,000 annually will be a significant factor in the success and
stability of O'Brien House for the forseeable future. Income from grants and donations will
ensure that monthly charges are kept reasonable, that a subsidized rate for at least one resident
at a time can be provided if needed, and to maintain an adequate replacement reserve fund.
In the meantime, annual costs relating to exterior maintenance, such as snow removal,
landscape maintenance, window and eavestrough cleaning and minor repairs, will run between
$2,500 and $3,000. It may be that Council would prefer to specify that its support for O'Brien
House be directed to this essential area.
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We sincerely hope that Council will continue to support the efforts of the many local
volunteers whose love, labour and personal resources have enabled the creation of O'Brien
House, by approving our request for a grant of twenty-five hundred dollars from the budget
for 2003.
If further information is required please contact me at 722-0379.
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Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
Township of Oro-Medonte
PO Box 100
Oro, Ontario
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De:;rr Ms. Pennycook:
Re: Transportation Environmental Study Report Submission
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
(G.W.P. 166-91-00)
URS Cole Sherman, on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed a Preliminary Design
Study to address the pavement deficiencies, traffic operation, capacity and safety needs for this section of Highway
12 from Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City of OriIlia west limit in the County of Simcoe. A
truck climbing lane, intersection improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements are also
part of the recommendations for this study.
Reasonable alternatives to address the required improvements were developed and evaluated to select the most
appropriate solution.
This study followed the requirements of a Group "B" Project as defined by the Class Environmental Assessment for
Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000), including the opportunity for public input throughout.
Enclosed for your information is one copy of the Transportation Environmental Please
ensure that the TESR is made available for public review in your municipality from
of this document have also been forwarded to you municipality's Engineering
A copy of the "Notice of Transportation Environmental Study Report Submission" is attached. This notice will be
placed in the OriIlia Today on Saturday January 4 and Tuesday January 7, 2003, the OriIlia Packet and Times on
Monday January 6, 2003 and in the Barrier Examiner on Tuesday January 7,2003. The public review period will
end on Friday February 7, 2003.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation.
Yours very truly,
URS COLE, SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.
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Senior Environmental Planner
cc: Randy McIntyre - MTO
Cathy Giesbrecht - MTO
URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd.
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
FROM SIMCOE COUNTY ROAD 23 (COLDWATER) EASTERLY
TO THE CITY OF ORILLlA WEST LIMIT
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URS Cole Sherman. on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed a Preliminary Design Study to
address the pavement deficiencies. traffic operation, capacity and salety needs lor this section of Highway 12 from Simcoe
County Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City 01 Orillia west limit in the County of Simcoe. A truck climbing lane, interSection
" improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements are also part 01 the recommendations lor this study.
Reasonable altematives to address the required improvements were developed and evaluated to select the most
appropriate solutions. The recommended preliminary design altematives .include: .
. Rehabilitation of the Highway 12 pavement structure throughout. including widening the through-lane widths to a standard
3.75 metres. The rehabilitation strategy will be determined during detail design;
. Construction of an eastbound truck-climbing lane, including a northerly centreline shift. Irom immediately west 01 Demont
Drive. in the Hamlet 01 Warminster. westerly lor approximately 3.0 km;
. Improvements at the lollowing intersections:
. Simcoe County Road 231Sturgeon Bay Road
. CoIdwater RoadIWoodrow Road
. Lower Big Chute Road
. Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road
. Mount St. Louis Road
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. Conder Drive
. Warminster Side Road
. Fairgrounds Road/Harvie Settlement Road
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. Pavement and shoulder crossfalls. and super-elevation will be reconstructed to meet current standards;
. Private and commercial entrances will be reconstructed to current standards. as required;
. Drainage improvements at various locations throughout including open ditching. concrete curb and gutter, crossing culver
replacements. new entrance culverts as required, crossing culvert extensions and storm sewers;
. Erosion. sedimentation controls and storm water quality identified in this study will be finalized during detail design;
. All existing guiderail shall be removed. F\emoval and/or protection 01 roadside hazards were assessed in accordance witt
the Mini~ry's Roadside Salety Manual. Areas identified lor protection in this study will be finalized during detail design;
. Fully paved shoulders will be constructed at all guideraillocations, at selected areas with numerous entrances and
at selected curb and gutter locations throughout the. project limits;
. Structural rehabilitation 01 the CPR Overhead Bridge and North River Culvert;
. New partial illumination at three intersections; and
. Upgrade existing illumination at nine intersection locations. .
This study followed the requirements 01 a Group 'B" Project as defined by the Class Environmental Assessment for
Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). including the opportunity lor public input throughout. A Transportation
Environmental StudY Report (TESR) has been prepared as required under the. Class EA process. This report is availabl~
lor a3O-day public review period commencing Tuesday, January 7,2003 at the following locations:
Ontario. Ministry of Transportation County of Simcoe Orillta City Centre
Southwestern Region Clerk's Department CIerk's Department
Planning and Design Section 1110 Highway 26 50 Andrew Street South
3rd FIoor,659 Exeter Road MidhL!rSt, Ontario Orillta, Ontario
London, Ontario
Severn Township
0IIice of the Clerk.
1024 Hurtwood Lane
P.O. Box 159
OriIIIa, Ontario
Interested persons are encouraged to reviEIW"thiSdocument and provide comments by Friday, February 7, 2003. If. after
consulting with the Ministry's consultants .and.stl:iff; yo~. have serious unresolved concerns. you have the right to request tI
Minister of the Environment (135 St;Clair Av~VI1~."C!<<JI1to. Ontario,M4V 1P5) to "bump-up" (i.e. make a Part II Ord,
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A bump-up / Part II Order may lead to preparatior!()fi!nil'li:!ividu.8I envil'()nmental~ssment. A copy 01 the "bump-up"
request should be forwarded to the Ministry ofcTTI:IO!3POrtationand URS"C()Ie Sherman at the address below. If there are
no~ing concemsafterFrIday, February7.~, thi~Projeql''Ninbe~nsidered to have met the requirements of
the~E.6.for provin!:iaITransportationFacilitie$ (2000)'!lndde~l~grlC8l1commence.
Info~Cqllectedwillbe~sedin accordliJ1.C9 .'Niththe Freecfr.lrn AU~tion and Protect/on of Privacy Act. With the
" e~ ~.person8l.infotmatkin.all comlT\9ntSwil'beOOme~rt})f~~bllcrecord.
811Yq~1'IS orrfilQuire furtherinformation.pleasefeE!l ~;t? contac::t:
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TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of OriIlia West Limit
TOWNSHIP OF ORo-MEDONTE, TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN, CITY OF ORILLlA
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT GROUP "B"
G.W.P. 166-91-00
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
FROM SIMCOE COUNTY ROAD 23 (COLDW A TER) EASTERLY TO THE CITY OF ORILLlA WEST LIMIT
Township ofOro-Medonte, Township ofSevem, City ofOrillia
County of Simcoe
Prepared for the Ministry of Transportation by:
URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd.
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Tim Sorochins , P. Eng.
Consultant Proj ct Manager
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Consultant Senior Project Manager
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Ce document hautement specialise n 'est disponible qu 'en anglais en vertu du reglement 411/97, qui en exempte
I'application de la Loi sur les services en fran~ais. Pour obtenir de I'aide enfranfais, veuillez communiquer
avec Ie ministere des Transports: Ms. Rachel Baril, 905-704-2045 ou 905-704-2046.
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THE PUBLIC RECORD
Copies of this document have been sent to the following locations:
Ontario Ministry of Environment
Barrie District Office
54 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit 1203
Barrie, Ontario
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Southwestern Region
Planning and Design Section
3rd Floor, 659 Exeter Road
London, Ontario
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County of Simcoe
Clerk's Department
1110 Highway 26
Midhurst, Ontario
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Township of Oro-Medonte
Clerk's Department
P.O. Box 100
Oro, Ontario
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Severn Township
Clerk's Department
1024 Hurlwood Lane
P.O. Box 159
Orillia, Ontario
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Orillia City Centre
Clerk's Department
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Orillia, Ontario
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1.0 OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERTAKING .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERTAKING ........................................................................................ 1
I. 1.1 Project Limits...... ......... ................ .................. ..................................................... ... ....................... ........ 2
1. 1.2 Project Justification and Purpose ................................... ......... ............ ................................................. 5
1.2 PuRPOSE OF THE REPoRT ..... ........... ............ .............. ......... ....... ....................... .......... ......... ................. ...... 5
2.0 OUTLINE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS ........................................................... 7
2.1 PROJECT-SPECIFIC STUDY PROCESS ........ ........................................ ......... .......... ......................................... 7
2.2 CONSULTATION PROCESS ........................ ............ ........................................... ............................................ 7
2.2.1 External/Agency Participation.. ................................. ...... ......................... .......... ............... ............... 10
2.2.2 Public Participation.................. ... ... ............................................ ..... ................ ....... ............................ 11
3.0 TRANSPORTA TION NEEDS ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................... 16
3.1 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES .. ...................... ......................... ............ .................................... ............. 16
3.2 ALTERNATIVES TO THE UNDERTAKING .................................................................................................... 16
4.0 PRELIMIN'AR Y DESIGN .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA CONSTRAINTS ............................. ...... ........... ..... ..,...........,......................... 17
4.1.1 Natural Environment............... ......................... ............ ......... ........... ........... ....... ......................... ........ 17
4.1.2 Socio- Economic Environment..................... ........ .... ......................... ............ ..... ... ....................... ... ..... 27
4.1.3 Cultural Environment ................................................................ ......................................................... 30
4.2 GENERATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ............................................. 31
4.2.1 Eastbound truck Climbing Lane Alternatives .................................................................................... 31
4.2.2 Structure Rehabilitation...................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.3 Public Comments on the Generation and Assessment of Alternatives ................................................ 33
4.3 Ev ALUA TION AND SELECfION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ........................................................... 33
4.3.1 Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane Prefe"ed Alternative ..................................................................... 33
4.3.2 Recommended Intersection Improvements Comments ........................................................................ 35
5.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ............................................. 37
5.1 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................... 37
5 .2 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND .COMMITMENTS.. ................................. ......... ............................................. 39
5.2.1 Natural Environment......................................... .................................................................................. 39
5.2.2 .Socio-Economic Environment...........................................................................................,...........,..... 42
5.2.3 Cultural Environment. ....................... .................................. ... ...... ... ........... .... ............. ....................... 44
5.3 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FuTuRE WORK. 45
5.3.1 Monitoring . ........................................................... .................. .... ....... ..... ............... ....... ..... ............. .... 49
5.3.2 Implementation ........................................................................................... ...... .................................. 49
APPLICATION OF CLASS EA PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS ......................................................... 50
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES ...... .......................... ................... ....................... ................ 50
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRINCIPLES ......................................................................................,...... 50
EXTERNAL CONSULTATION PRINCIPLES ............. ............... .......... .................... ............ ....... ................ ...... 51
EVALUATION PRINCIPLES ............... .................... .......... .......... ..... ....... .............. ...... .................................. 51
DOCUMENTATION PRINCIPLES.. ........... ............ ....................... ..................... .......... ........ .............. ............. 51
B UMP- UP PRINCIPLES....................... ... ...... ....... ............... .... ... ..... ......... ....... .................. ........ ............. ...... 52
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PRINCIPLES TO PROCEED ......................................................................... 52
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LIST OF TABLES
Issues/Concerns Raised at the First Public Information Centre ............................................................... 12
Issues/Concerns Raised at the Second Public Information Centre........................................................... 14
Summary of Culvert Stations ........... .... .................... ....... .... ......... ...... .... .......... ............ ....... ..................... 24
Evaluation of Eastbound Truck-climbing Lane Alternatives................................................................... 34
Summary of Environmental Effects, Proposed Mitigation, Commitments to Future Work .................... 46
LIST OF FIGURES
Proj eet Limits.................................................................................................................................. ........... 3
Location ofImprovements Within the Project Limits ............................................................................... 4
Study Schedule .......... .......... ... ............. ............... ............ ... .... ........... ....... .......... ...... ....................... ....... .... 8
Study Process ...... ...... .... ... .... ........ ................ ...... .......... ...... ........ ..... ...... ....... ......... ........................ ......... .... 9
Existing Highway 12 Cross Section .................. .......... ............. ............... ........ .................................. ...... 31
Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane - Alternative 1: Widen to the South Side ........................................... 32
Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane - Alternative 2: Widen to the North Side ........................................... 32
Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane - Alternative 3: Widen Symmetrically............................................... 32
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Natural Features Map ........................ ..................... ......... .... ......... ..~............ ............ ....................... 18-20
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Minutes of Meeting & Correspondence
Appendix B - Public Information Centre
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HIGHW A Y12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
G.W.P. 166-91~
1.0 OVERVIEW OF THE UNDERTAKING
1.1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERTAKING
Within the study liIhits, Highway 12 is a major commuter/recreational route to and from the City of Orillia and the
surrounding areas. In addition, this section of Highway 12 forms part ohhe Trans-Canada Highway and is a highly
used recreational link for travellers between the Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Kawartha Regions, and the eastern
Greater Toronto Area.
This section of Highway 12, between the Town of Cold water and the City ofOrillia, is an undivided, two-lane rural
highway that also traverses the Hamlets ofWarminster and Prices Comer.
This project is intended to address specific deficiencies on Highway 12 from Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater)
easterly to the City of Orillia west limits. These deficiencies relate to pavement condition,. traffic operations, and
safety needs. The recommended improvements will enhance the transpo$tion network's ability to move the
travelling public arid goods safely, and efficiently along this section of Highway 12.
Alternative designs were developed throughout the project These alternatives were analyzed for their impacts to the
natural, social, economic, and cultural environments and transportation characteristics. The rationale for the
selection of the preferred alternative is provided in Section 4.3 of this report.
The . following improvements are proposed for this project A detailed. description of these improvements is
provided in Section 5.1 of this report.
. Rehabilitation of the Highway 12 pavement structure throughout, including widening the through-lane
widths to a.standard 3.75 metres. The rehabilitation strategy will be determined duri1i.g detail design;
. Construction of an eastbound truck-climbing lane, including a northerly centreline shift, from immediately
west of Demont Drive, in the Hamlet ofWarminster, westerly for approximately 3.0 kIn;
. Improvements at the following intersections:
. Simcoe County Road 23/Sturgeon Bay Road
. Coldwater RoadIW oodrow Road
. Lower Big Chute Road
. Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road
. Mount St Louis Road
. Dunns Line
. Conder Drive
. Warminster Side Road
. Fairgrounds RoadIHarvie Settlement Road
. Pavement and shoulder crossfalls, and super-elevation will be reconstructed to meet current standards;
. Private and commercial entrances will be reconstructed to current standards, as required;
. Drainage improvements at various locations throughout including open ditching, concrete curb and gutter,
crossing culvert replacements, new entrance culverts as required, crossing culvert. extensions and storm
sewers;
. Erosion, sedimentation controls and storm water quality identified in this study will be finalized during
detail design;
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. All existing guiderail shall be removed. Removal and/or protection of roadside hazards were assessed in
accordance with the Ministry's Roadside Safety Manual. Areas identified for protection in this study will
be finalized during detail design;
. Fully paved shoulders will be constructed at all guiderail locations, at selected areas with numerous
entrances and at selected curb and gutter locations throughout the project limits;
. Structural rehabilitation of the CPR Overhead Bridge and North River Culvert;
. New partial illumination at three intersections; and
. Upgrade existing illumination at nine intersection locations.
This study was undertaken in conjunction with the Preliminary Design Study for Highway 12 from west of Simcoe
County Road 22 (prices Comer) easterly to the City of Orillia west limit (Group Work Project 104-90-00). A
separate Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) is being prepared for this study.
1.1.1 Project Limits
The project limits are from Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City of Orillia west limit, for a
distance of20.3 km.
The genera11ocation of the Highway 12 project area is illustrated in Figure 1.
The location of improvements, including the truck climbing lane and structure rehabilitation is found in Figure 2.
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1.1.2 Project Justification and Purpose
This section of Highway 12 is experiencing operational and safety problems due to deficiencies in the pavement
structure, lane capacity (truck volumes on the steep upgrade west ofWarminster) and the need for turning lanes at
various intersections. If improvements are not undertaken, the facility will continue to deteriorate, thereby
potentially leading to further operational problems, driver frustration, an increase in collisions and trip delays. The
deficiencies identified along this section of Highway 12 are defined under the following categories.
Pavement Condition
The ride is poor. and pavement distress is evident throughout. The Minis1Iy of Transportation has indicated
pavement condition ratings of 43 for the section from Coldwater easterly to Prices Comer and 50 for the section
from Prices Comer easterly to Orillia. In addition, the Minis1Iy has recommended remedial measures in the
immediate time-frame.
Traffic Operations
Highway 12, within the study limits, is divided into two distinct sections. The first section, from Coldwatereasterly
to Prices Comer, will continue to operate at an acceptable level of service throughout the ten-year design period,
with the exception of the long, steep upgrade west of Warminster. The speed of large trucks travelling eastbound
on this steep upgrade towards Warminster decreases well below the posted speed limit of 80 kmJh, resulting in
growing queues and delays for eastbound traffic. The second section, &om Prices Comer easterly to Orillia, is
currently operating at an unacceptable level of service and will continue to do so through the design period.
Geometries
Based on geometric assessments, some vertical curves do not meet the requirements of a 100 kmIh design speed. In
addition, there are various intersections that require auxiliary lanes to alleviate some of the current operational
problems.
IDumination
The existing illumination does not meet current design standards. In addition, there are various locations that
require installation of new illumination.
Drainal!e
There are various drainage issues along.Highway 12 including several culverts requiring replacement or extension,
and areas with surface erosion. Maintenance of existing culverts (i.e. removal of debris) is also an issue.
Structure Rehabilitation
Structural assessments have indicated a need for rehabilitation of the CPR overhead bridge (Site # 30-345) and the
North River Culvert (Site # 30-4l8C).
The purpose of the study is to identify and analyse the deficiencies, establish and evaluate reasonable alternatives,
recommend a preferred alternative, establish preliminary design parameters for the preferred alternative, and to
provide sound recommendations for the mitigation of identified impacts.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
This Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of
the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EN. For Provincial Transportation Facilities (200<)) which has been
accepted and approved under the Environmental Assessment Act.
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A number of transportation engineering, planning and design principles underlie the Class EA process. . The
principles have been developed to achieve a planning and design process that is principle-based rather than
prescriptive. This principle-based approach was applied throughout the planning and consultation process of this
project
The principles outlined in the Class EA that pertain to this project are:
. Transportation Engineering Principles
. Environmental Protection Principles
. External Consultation Principles
. Evaluation Principles
. Documentation Principles
· Bump-up Principles
. Environmental Clearance Principle to Proceed
Section 6.0 of this TESR outlines how these principles are being addressed.
For this project, the Group B undertaking is defined as "improvements to existing highways", which includes the
addition of through traffic lanes and adjustments to alignment, grades and cross-sections. This TESR includes a
description of the project need and justification, the alternatives that were considered to resolve identified problems,
the consultation undertaken, the specific and net environmental effects of the recommended solution, and the
committed mitigation measures and monitoring measures associated with the MTO Group Work Project G.W.P.
166-91-00.
The Consultant Project Manager and/or Environmental Planner are available to discuss this information and can be
contacted as follows: .
Mr. Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Tel: (905) 882-4401 / Fax: (905) 882-4399
Email: tim_sorochinsky@urscorp.com
Mr. Michael Bricks, B.A.A.
Consultant Senior Environmental Planner
Tel: (905) 882-3549 / Fax: (905) 882-4399
Email: mike_bricks@urscorp.com
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You may also contact the following Ministry of Transportation representatives at:
Mr. Randy McIntyre
MTO Project Manager
Tel: (519) 873-4547 / Fax: (519) 873-4600
Email: randy.mcintyre@mto.gov.on.ca
Ms. Cathy Giesbrecht
MTO Environmental Planner
Tel: (519) 873-4560 / Fax: (519) 873-4600
Email: cathy.giesbrecht@mto.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Transportation
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3m Floor, 659 Exeter Road
London, Ontario, N6E lL3
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2.0 OUTLINE Of ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This environmental assessment study is being undertaken to meet the requirements of a Group B project under the
Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000).
The sequence of key events and study schedule are summarized in Figure 3.
2.1 PROJECT-SPECIFIC STUDY PROCESS
The study process was based on five major stages:
1. Review Transportation Needs Assessment
2. Generate, Evaluate and Select Preferred Planning Alternatives
3. Generate and Assess Preliminary Design Alternatives
4. Evaluate and Select Preferred Preliminary Design Alternative
5. Develop Preferred Preliminary Design Alternative
The study process provided opportunities for periods of public and external ministry and agency input and review at
key stages during the project, and guided the technical work involved. Refer to Figure 4 for an overview of the
study process.
2.2 CONSULTATION PROCESS
There are five features that are key to a successful planning study under the Environmental Assessment Act The
five features include:
· Consultation with affected parties;
· Consideration of reasonable alternatives;
· Consideration of all aspects of the environment (i.e. natural, social, economic, cultural and technical);
· Systematic evaluation of net environmental effects; and,
· Clear and complete documentation of planning process.
(Source: Interim Guidelines on the Environmental Assessment Planning and Approval. Ministry of the Environment. 1989)
The consultation process developed for this study assisted in achieving each of these key features.
One of the intentions of this study was to ensure that, ftom the earliest stages of planning, decisions were made after
considering environmental impacts. Consultation with affected parties was an essential component of the planning
process and provided a mechanism to define and respond to issues.
The first key feature to successful planning under the Environmental Assessment Act involves early consultation
with affected parties. The study was organized so that affected parties were:
· Involved tbroughout the study at appropriate times;
· Provided access to information; and
· Provided sufficient time to respond to questions and requests for data.
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The public and government agencies were provided the opportunity to review and comment on the alternatives,
identify concerns and comment on the proposed mitigation measures. The following section outlines the
consultation process implemented for this undertaking.
External and public consultation took place as follows:
. "Initial Study Commencement" notification letters, dated January 29, 2002 were distributed to the external team
members, adjacent property owners/tenants, agencies, ministries and municipalities;
. ''Notice of Commencement" was placed in the Barrie Examiner on February 7, 2002; Orillia Packet and Time
on February 7 and 9,2002; and Orillia Today on February 6, 2002;
. Notice of the "First Public Information Centre" was placed in the Orillia Packet and Time on June 5 and 8, 2002
and in Orillia Today on June 4 and 8, 2002;
. Letters, dated May 28, 2002, were sent directly to people on the Project Team's mailing list including
govemment agencies, ministries, municipalities, interest groups, property owners along Highway 12, and
individuals who requested to be added to the mailing list, inviting them to attend the Public Information Centre;
. First Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on June 13,2002 in the Hamlet ofWarminster;
. Comment sheets were made available to all individuals who attended the PIC. A total of 28 comment sheets
were received and response letters addressing specific project related issues were sent out on July 19, 2002;
. Notice of the "Second Public Information Centre" was placed in the Orillia Packet and Time on September 18
and 21,2002 and in Orillia Today on September 17 and 21, 2002;
. Letters dated September 11, 2002, were directly sent to people on the Project Team's mailing list including
government agencies, ministries, municipalities, interest groups, property owners along Highway 12, and
individuals who requested to be added to the mailing list, inviting them to attend the Public Information Centre;
. Second Public Information Centre (PIC) held on September 25,2002 in the Hamlet ofWarminster.
. Comment sheets were made available to all individuals who attended the PIC. A total of 32 comment sheets
were received and response letters addressing specific project related issues were sent out on October 31, 2002;
. ''Notice of Study Completion" announcing the submission of the Transportation Environmental Study Report
(TESR) was placed in the Orillia Packet and Time on January 6, 2003; Orillia Today on January 4 and 7, 2003;
and the Barrie Examiner on January 7,2003;
. Letters dated December 23, 2002 were sent directly to people on the Project Team's mailing list including
government agencies, ministries, municipalities, interest groups, property owners along Highway 12, and
individuals on the public list notifying them of the study completion and submission of the TESR; and
. A 30-day review period of the TESR commencing on February 7, 2003.
2.2.1 External I Agency Participation
The External Team was made up of the following government ministries/agencies and other agencies:
. Ministry of the Environment Barrie District Office . Coldwater Conservation Club
. Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs . Garfield Dunlop - MPP
. Ministry of Citizen, Culture, and Recreation . Ontario Provincial Police
. Ministry of Economic, Development and Trade . Central Ambulance Communication Centre
. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines . County of Simcoe
. Ministry of Natural Resources - Midhurst . Townships ofOro-Medonte and Severn
. Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board / . City of Orillia
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At the start of the study, External Team members were contacted by mail and asked to respond to the following
questions:
. Does your Ministry or Agency have an interest in the study?
. Who will act as your Ministry or Agency's spokesperson and our contact?
. Does your Ministry or Agency have any relevant background information?
. Does your Ministry or Agency have any comments or concerns?
An External Team meeting was held prior to the first Public Information Centre on June 13, 2002 at the Royal
Canadian Legion in Warminster from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The objective of this meeting was to introduce the
study, discuss problems and opportunities along the Highway 12 corridor, present the planning alternatives, and the
proposed evaluation criteria. Members from the Township of Oro-Medonte, Township of Severn, City of Orillia,
Simcoe County, OPP Barrie district, and an MPP representative attended this meeting. The major issues discussed
during this meeting were the construction of an eastbound truck-climbing lane west of Warminster, concerns for
speed, and the installation of traffic signals at Fairgrounds Road.
Another External Team meeting was held prior to the second Public Information Centre on September 25, 2002 at
the Royal Canadian Legion in Warminster from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to present
the results from the first Public Information Centre and to obtain comments on the evaluation of alternatives, the
preferred alternative, and the recommended mitigation measures. Members from the Township of Oro-Medonte,
Township of Severn, and the City ofOrillia attended this meeting. Overall, the External Team members agreed with
the recommended plan and mitigation measures.
A meeting was held with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) on September 24, 2002 at their office, to discuss
impacts to the natural environment and to obtain input on mitigation measures. Minutes of this meeting are included
in Appendix A - Minutes of Meeting &Correspondence.
2.2.2 Public Participation
A mailing list of interested individuals (including property owners) was established at the commencement of the
study and is continuously updated throughout the study. The purpose of this list was to ensure that individuals who
stated an interest in the study were kept informed of the project's progress, including upcoming events. A notice of
study commencement was published in the local newspapers notifying area residents of the project and requesting
that they contact the Project Team if they required information and/or wished to be placed on the mailing list. Refer
to Appendix B - Public Information Centres for further details on public consultation.
2.2.2.1
First Public Information Centre
A notice was published in the local newspapers (Orillia Packet and Time on June 5 and 8, 2002 and in Orillia Today
on June 4 and 8, 2002) notifying area residents of the first Public Information Centre (PIC). Letters, dated May 28,
2002, were sent directly to people on the Project Team's mailing list including government agencies, ministries,
municipalities, interest groups, and property owners along Highway 12, and individuals who requested to be added
to the mailing list inviting them to the PIC. The PIC was designed as a drop-in centre where members of the public
could discuss the project on an individual basis with Project Team representatives. The PIC was held on Thursday
June 13,2002 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Warminster from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The purpose of the PIC was to introduce the study, present the alternatives under consideration and provide the
public an opportunity to comment on the study area, the problem statement and purpose for the study, Class
Environmental Assessment Process and study schedule, the planning alternatives, and the evaluation process and
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Sixty-two (62) attendees signed in at the PIC. In addition to verbal comments, the Project Team encouraged visitors
to express, in writing, all concerns or comments they had regarding the information presented. In total, 28 written
comments were received.
The following table summarizes the comments, issues and concerns raised at the first PIC relating to this study.
ISSUE/CONCERN RESPONSE
Improvements to Mount St. Louis The intersecting angle of Mount St. Louis Road will be straightened to
Road intersection are required (i.e. improve sight lines. Although this location does not meet the criteria to
left turn lane, poor sight lines). warrant illumination, we will re-examine the need as part of our
assessment. Regarding the inclusion of a left turn lane at Mount St.
Louis Road, we will re-assess the need and rationale at this location.
Drainage improvements (i.e. topsoil Drainage improvements, topsoil replacement (i.e. seeding of ditches),
replacement, seeding of ditches). and paving of shoulders to prevent erosion are part of this study's
recommendations. Drainage design will take into consideration impacts
to private properties and will direct highway drainage to the appropriate
outlets. Sodding and seeding are standard practices at all grading areas
and standard designs are incorporated regarding areas requiring paved
shoulders.
Property requirements. Property requirements are not yet fmalized in association with the
proposed truck climbing lane. However, we are obligated to examine
various alternatives to designs and alignments in order to provide a
feasible design and to minimize impacts to property owners on both
sides of the rilZht-of-wav.
Request for bicycle lanes and The Ministry, as part of this study, will not be recommending bicycle-
sidewalks! footpaths to be lanes. However, if the municipality indicates an interest in being the
incorporated into the plans. proponents of constructing bicycle-lanes, the Ministry will participate in
discussions with the municipality.
Impacts to vegetation. Environmental protection measures to minimize impacts to natural areas
will be recommended as part of this study. The detail design
assignment that follows this study will incorporate these
recommendations in accordance with the requirements of the approving
environmental alZencies.
Road resurfacing (i.e. asphalt The proposed cross-section of Highway 12 includes wider lane widths
shoulders). of 3.75 m with 2.5 m shoulders, of which 0.5 m will be paved. This
design is based on accepted engineering principles for this type of
facility.
Advisory signs on top of the hill in Regarding safety issues, and specifically the visibility constraints for
the Hamlet of Wanninster for trucks motorists travelling uphill on Highway 12 towards Digby Drive, the
travellinlZ westbound, Ministrv will re-assess the reauirements and rationale at this location.
Vibration effects due to construction. Vibration impacts generated by construction will be examined and
documented during the detail design assignment that follows this study.
As part of the contract documentation, the contractor will be advised of
potential areas susceptible to vibration damage and will be advised to
take appropriate measures to monitor pre and post construction
conditions.
Traffic speed through the Hamlet of This is an enforcement issue, Concerns for excessive speeds through
Warminster. the community of Warminster will be forwarded to the appropriate
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Noise impacts. According to the Ministry of Energy and EnvironmentlMinistry of
Transportation Noise Protocol, noise mitigation is generally warranted
when future noise levels with the proposed improvements increase by
more than 5 dBA in comparison to future noise levels without the
proposed improvements. Based on projected traffic volumes and the
proximity of residences to Highway 12, the difference will be less than
5 dBA, therefore noise miti2ation will not be warranted.
Construction impacts (i.e. road It is anticipated that there will be no road closures associated with the
closures, timing delays). proposed improvements. However, there will be delays associated with
the construction activities. Construction staging and traffic control will
be finalized during detail design.
Signals at Fairgrounds RoadIHarvie Signals at Fairgrounds RoadIHarvie Settlement Road are not warranted
Settlement Road. at this time. However, the proposed realignment of Fairgrounds
RoadIHarvie Settlement Road and inclusion of additional through lanes
and left turn lanes from Highway 12 to Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie
Settlement Road will alleviate some of the operational problems that are
currently being experienced at this location. In addition, the Ministry
continually monitors all intersections within their jurisdiction for
operational and capacity deficiencies, and will recommend further
imDrovements and/or signalization accordinglv.
Extend the truck-climbing lane west The point of termination for the truck-climbing lane (TCL) west of the
ofWarminster Side Road. Hamlet ofWanninster was reviewed by the Project Team. The point of
termination of the TCL will be moved west of Demont Drive.
Storm Water Runoff (i.e. road salt Storm water quality and quantity issues are being considered as part of
contamination impacts). this study and an appropriate plan for the recommended solution will be
developed. In addition, the detail design assignment, which follows this
study, will provide a more comprehensive drainage design that will
meet required design parameters as well as requirements of approving
environmental agencies.
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Second Public Information Centre
A notice was published in the local newspapers (Orillia Packet and Time on September 18 and 21, 2002 and in
Orillia Today on September 17 and 21, 2002) notifying area residents of the second Public Information Centre
(PIC). Letters dated September 11,2002 were sent directly to people on the Project Team's mailing list including
government agencies, ministries, municipalities, interest groups, property owners along Highway 12, and individuals
who requested to be added to the mailing list inviting them to attend the PIC. The PIC was designed as a drop-in
centre where members of the public could discuss the project on an individual basis with Project Team
representatives. The PIC was held on Wednesday September 25, 2002 at the Royal Canadian Legion in the Hamlet
ofWanninster from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The pwpose of the PIC was to present the results from the first PIC and to provide the public an opportunity to
review and comment on the evaluation of alternatives, the preferred alternative and the proposed mitigation
measures.
One hundred and ten (110) attendees signed in at the PIC. In addition to verbal comments, the Project Team
encouraged visitors to express, in writing, all concerns or comments they had regarding the information presented.
In total, 32 written comments were received.
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Property impacts.
Drainage (i.e. road salt
contamination).
Traffic speed through the Hamlet of
Wanninster (i.e. change to a non-
passing zone, reduce speed).
Improvements to Mount St. Louis
Road intersection is required (i.e. full
left turn lane).
Culvert maintenance/replacements.
Traffic signals at Fairgrounds
RoadlHarvie Settlement Road.
Construction of full depth 0.5 m
paved shoulders.
RESPONSE
To date, there are no proposed timetables for the acquisition of
properties. However, the Ministry is preparing a Transportation
Environmental Study Report (TESR) and the property acquisition
process cannot proceed until the Environmental Assessment approval
has been received.
The shallow wells located near the proposed right-of-way may be
susceptible to impacts from the application of road de-icing salt.
Because of the mobility of road salt constituents, mitigation of road salt
impacts is difficult. However, where practical, and particularly in areas
of significant groundwater recharge, road salt application within the
right-of-way will be at the minimum levels allowed within the context
of the Ministry of Transportation standard road salt application
procedures. Further, an inventory of wells susceptible to groundwater
impacts will be undertaken durinQ: detail design.
The Ministry's policy is that when a single lane in one direction
(westbound Highway 12) is adjacent to two-lanes in the opposite
direction (eastbound Highway 12 with the TCL), there will be no
passing allowed from the single lane operation (westbound Highway
12). The existing speed limit of 80 kmIh for Highway 12 will be
maintained as per Ministry of Transportation policy for this
classification ofhiQ:hwav.
A traffic operation analysis conducted at this location detennined that
based on the analysis and infonnation gathered from area drivers and
the O.P.P., a full left-turn lane is not warranted. A left-turn slip-around
lane, which will help alleviate the operational problems, was selected as
the preferred alternative.
A drainage assessment was undertaken as part of this study and only the
culverts experiencing low drainage capacity flows and sediment/debris
problems will be repaired and or replaced. A further evaluation will be
conducted during detail design to detennine if additional culvert
repairs/replacements are reauired.
The Project Team reviewed the warrants for traffic signals at the
Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road intersection. The review
included traffic volumes generated by the fairgrounds, the school (Notre
Dame) and the church. Based on our analysis, traffic signals are not
warranted at this time. Recognizing that the City of Orillia is proposing
future development m the vicinity of Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie
Settlement Road, the Ministry will continue to monitor the operational
characteristics of this intersection and will recommend improvements
accordinQ:lv.
In accordance with the Ministry's policy for this type offacility, 0.50 m
partially paved shoulders will be applied throughout the study limits.
Fully paved shoulders are recommended at selected locations to
minimize gravel spillage at signalized intersections, to eliminate
shoulder erosion due to steep gradients and to reduce maintenance at
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TABLE 2
ISSUES/CONCERNS RAISED AT THE SECOND PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
(CONTINUED)
ISSUE/CONCERN RESPONSE
Location of illumination. The Ministry's policy is that all new and relocated poles, as well as
other affected utilities, shall be located within the Ministry's right-of-
way.
Intersection improvements at The traffic volumes at this intersection. are not considered significant
Wanninster Side Road and To\VI1 enough to warrant traffic signals at this time. The Ministry continually
Line Road (i.e. traffic signals) monitors all intersections within their jurisdiction for operational and
capacity deficiencies and will recommend further improvements (i.e.
simalization) accordingly.
Impacts to fisheries of the North The natural environment assessment conducted for this study indicated
River (i.e. road salt). that no significant impacts on the aquatic and fish habitat of the North
River are anticipated since no additional pavement widening is
proposed in this vicinity. Any in-water work required for the North
River culvert repair will be conducted in accordance with the timing
restrictions urovided bv the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Road maintenance (i.e. potholes and The total reconstruction of this section of Highway 12 will address the
bumps in the road make loud noises). noise impacts caused by the deficiencies in the pavement structure.
Relocation of mailboxes. The Ministry has no jurisdiction over the location of mailboxes and
therefore, will not relocate the mailboxes from the north side to the
south side of the highway. Additional information regarding policies on
mailbox locations can be obtained through your local Canada Post
Office.
Retain the crossing guard at Provision of a crossing guard at Warminster Road is not within the
Wanninster Side Road. Ministry's jurisdiction. However, it is recommended to contact the
TO\VI1ship of Oro-Medonte and the appropriate School Board to discuss
this issue.
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3.0
TRANSPORTATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
3.1 PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
This study has been undertaken to select the design that best addresses the transportation needs, and safety of the
Highway 12 corridor from Simcoe County Road 23 easterly 20.3 km to the City of Orillia west limit within a 10
year planning horizon.
The problems addressed are related to the operational, structural and safety needs for this section of Highway 12.
The main concern is the overall condition of the pavement structure. Pavement rehabilitation/reconstruction is
recommended based on the Ministry's pavement condition monitoring and an operational analysis has indicated a
need for a truck-climbing lane west of the Hamlet of Warminster. In addition, a structural analysis has identified
the need for structure rehabilitation at two locations. This project also provides an opportunity for the Ministry to
upgrade this section of Highway 12 to meet current standards, including intersection, geometric, drainage and
illumination improvements.
Although the traffic analysis indicates that Highway 12 from Simcoe County Road 22/Horseshoe Valley Road to the
City of Orillia west limit will continue to operate at capacity, this study will not address the capacity deficiencies.
The capJicity and associated deficiencies for this section of Highway 12, are currently being addressed in a separate
Preliminary Design Study (G.W.P. 104-90-00) that includes widening Highway 12 from two to four lanes.
3.2 ALTERNATIVES TO THE UNDERTAKING
In order to detennine an effective approach to resolve the transportation problems identified in Section 3.1,
reasonable alternatives to Highway 12 roadway improvements were developed and assessed based on the
advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
Doing nothing to Highway 12 was considered as an alternative. This alternative would maintain the status quo of
the transportation infrastructure and services (as of 2002), with no changes or actions being taken to expand
infrastructure or improve operations. This alternative would not improve or eliminate any of the identified
deficiencies on Highway 12 and was not considered an acceptable solution.
Construction of a new highway corridor was considered and would improve the capacity problems but would not
address the pavement deterioration and associated safety concerns. A new corridor would not enhance the existing
transportation network in this area and would result in high natural, social, economic and cultural impacts.
Therefore, this alternative was eliminated from further consideration.
Roadway improvements to Highway 12 within the existing corridor will address all the identified deficiencies,
will have a minimal effect on the natural, social, economic and cultural environments and will provide the intended
transportation service to the travelling public. This alternative does not conflict with the recommendations contained
in the Simcoe Area Transportation Network Needs Assessment. Therefore, this alternative was recommended as the
preferred alternative.
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4.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA CONSTRAINTS
Within the study limits, the nature of the corridor is primarily rural-residential and rural-agricultural, with one urban
community (Hamlet of Warminster), one rural community (Hamlet of Prices Corner), and intermittent highway-
commercial and institutional establishments located throughout.
The following sections describe the natural, socio-economic and cultural environments within the study area.
Impacts and the proposed mitigation measures are discussed in Section 5.2.
4.1.1 Natural Environment
Natural environment information was obtained from reviews of secondary source aata from the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority, the Natural Heritage Information Centre, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
(Midhurst), aerial photograph interpretation, natural resources maps, and field investigations undertaken in May and
August 2002. This information was used to define existing conditions, identify sensitive areas within the project
limits and assess the potential impact on these areas as a result of the proposed improvement alternatives.
The following sections summarize the natural features within the study area. Refer to Exhibit 1 for the Existing
Natural Features Map. Detailed descriptions of the natural features are included in the Natural Science Technical
Report prepared by FRi Ecological Services, September 2002.
4.1.1.1
Hydrogeology
The shallow geology of the study area is typically a combination of glaciolacustrine deposits of clay, silt, sand and
gravel and glacial. deposits of sandy silt till. The bedrock is situated in the Grenville Province lying in the Central
Metasedimentary Belt. Limestone, dolostone, shale, arkose and sandstone from the Middle Ordovician period are
typical of the area. There are no geological faults within or near the study area.
4.1.1.2
Drainage
Surface drainage within the study area occurs in the Severn River watershed. The highway crosses two main
drainage systems within the study area. The first system, the Coldwater River is located in the Town of Coldwater.
The second is the North River near Prices Corner. These systems flow north to Matchedash Bay (Severn Sound).
As such, the study area is not within the limits of a conservation authority.
Highway 12 consists of a rural cross-section with roadside ditches. In addition to the crossings of Coldwater Creek
and the North River, there are 44 culverts crossing Highway 12 within the limits of the study area, as well as
numerous driveway culverts. Runoff from the highway is generally conveyed by road side ditches.
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4.1.1.3
Groundwater Recharge and Discharge Areas
Groundwater recharge within the study area is expected to migrate laterally and discharge to surface water bodies in
the vicinity of the study area. A small component of the recharge will migrate to recharge deeper regional bedrock
aquifers. Groundwater recharge eventually discharges into Georgian Bay to the north, primarily as surface water.
There is one area within the study limits identified as providing a significant groundwater recharge function. The
North River conveys water from Bass Lake across the highway to the Marchmant Swamp Provincially Significant
Wetland (PSW) at approximately Sta. 24+475. The delineated boundaries for the PSW are narrow at the crossing
and likely contain the flood plain area of the river.
Groundwater discharge within the study area is confined to stream channels and floodplains. In the north portion of
the study area groundwater flow will be in generally a northerly direction toward the Coldwater River and its
tributaries. From 4.3 km north of Warminster, southerly groundwater flow will be in an easterly direction to
Purbrook Creek and North River. South of Prices Corner, groundwater flow is westerly toward Bass Lake.
Groundwater discharges were observed between Sta.19+254 and Sta. 19+680 (in the vicinity ofCahiaque Road) and
at Sta. 23+325 (750 m east ofWarminster Side Road).
The following summarizes the two crossings conveyed as cold groundwater fed watercourses with no site-specific
fishery .
Sta. 19+254 to Sta. 19+680
Upwellings were observed at various surface locations that may contribute to thermal moderation in
adjacent fisheries.
Sta. 23+325
No fish were captured at this location. The stream meanders through a low cedar forest. One groundwater
source was observed approximately 30m downstream entering the stream from the east side. Although no
direct fish habitat was encountered, this stream should be considered permanent coldwater fish habitat
because it contribute to coldwater fish habitat downstream.
4.1.1.4
Terrestrial Habitat
Seven distinct natural vegetation communities were encountered within the study area. Natural vegetation
communities included a wetland community (White Cedar Organic Coniferous Swamp), as well as several private
plantations. More detailed vegetation assessments were completed at each of the intersections where there are
planned improvements. Vegetation at the intersections was primarily ornamental with planted trees.
4. 1. 1.4. 1
Vegetation Communities
The following vegetation communities were identified within the study limits:
Vl- Hardwood Mixed Forest
This community is mature and covers a distance of approximately 495 metres of the highway corridor. It
has a cooler than normal microclimate and a moist moisture regime. Cedar and Yellow Birch are the
dominant overstorey species on the site with components of Hard Maple, Basswood, Black Ash and
Hemlock.
V2 - White Cedar Coniferous Forest
This community is mature and covers a distance of 610 metres of the highway corridor. It has a normal
microclimate and a fresh moisture regime. This is a very simple community dominated by Eastern White
Cedar with a few scattered Sugar Maple and White Ash. The shade from the canopy has reduced light
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penetration to the shrub and ground cover layer. The heavy cover provides an important function for
wintering deer as well as providing summer thermal cover.
V3 - White Pine Coniferous Plantation
This community is a moderately healthy, middle-aged forest and covers a distance of 400 metres of the
highway corridor. It has a normal microclimate with a fresh moisture regime. White Pine dominates the
overstorey. The shrub layer consists of Ironwood, White Ash, Hawthorn and Balsam Fir. Trout Lily and
White Trillium are representative of the herbaceous layer.
V 4 - Ash Lowland Deciduous Forest
This community is in excellent condition and covers a distance of 210 metres of the highway corridor. It
has a cooler than normal microclimate and a wet moisture regime. Black Ash is dominant in the
overstorey, with some White Pine and Trembling Aspen also present. The shrub layer consists of White
Elm, Balsam Fir, Hawthorn and Sugar Maple. The ground cover is diverse and includes Trout Lily, Ostrich
Fern and White Trillium, amongst others. The site exhibits a range of ecological diversity associated with
cooler, wet hardwoods.
V5 - Sugar Maple Beech Deciduous Forest
This community is a very healthy, mature stand of hardwood. Sugar Maple is the dominant overstorey
species. Some American Beech and Eastern Hemlock also occupy some of the forest canopy. The site is
fresh and contains Cedar and Hemlock in the shrub layer. Common herbs are Blue Cohosh, Trout Lily,
White Trillium and Rose-twisted Stalk.
V6 - White Cedar Organic Coniferous Swamp
Eastern White Cedar dominates this community. White Spruce, White Elm and Trembling Aspen are also
present in fewer numbers. Cattails and Marsh Marigold are found in the understorey. The trees are mature
and in reasonable health. This site is cooler than normal, with a wet moisture regime.
V7 - Poplar Deciduous Forest
Largetooth Aspen and Red Oak are the dominant species in this community. This mature stand is moderate
in health, has a normal microclimate and a moisture regime that is dry to fresh. Young Aspen, White Pine,
Sugar Maple, White Ash, as well as Juneberry, and Hawthorn comprise the shrub layer. The Red Oak
provides a mast crop for deer, bears and squirrels. Rose-twisted Stalk is the primary herb.
4.1.1.4.2
Private Plantations
The following private plantations were identified along the highway:
Vasey Road Intersection at Highway 400 (Sta.l0+150 to Sta. 10+050)
This landscaped Ministry of Transportation right-of-way contains planted Austrian Pine, Green Ash,
Sumach, Scots Pine, Trembling Aspen and well-established grasses. Composition is sparse.
Sturgeon Bay Road (Sta. 9+850 to Sta. 9+925)
The northeast quadrant contains a small area of White Birch, Manitoba Maple, Trembling Aspen, White
Spruce, Raspberry and Willow in the right-of-way and beyond. Spruce Unlimited Nurseries is located in
this quadrant as well.
Sta. 13+250 to Sta. 13+600 (Right Side)
This is a narrow strip of hardwood forest, possibly used as a wind break for an adjacent field. It contains
Sugar Maple, White Oak, Black Cherry, Trembling Aspen, Ribes, Alternate Dogwood, Hawthorn, White
Trillium and Scouring Rush.
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Sta. 15+350 to Sta. 15+560 (Left Side)
This is a farm property plantation that affords tree cover to livestock. Dominant species include White
Pine, Larch, White Spruce and White Elm. The understorey has been heavily grazed.
Sta. 18+400 to Sta. 18+480 (Left Side)
This is a small plantation adjacent to a private residence. It contains approximately a 20 year-old Scots
Pine.
Sta. 19+600 to Sta. 19+670 (Right Side)
This is a small Red and White Pine plantation that fronts the highway for 70m.
Sta. 19+700 to Sta. 19+800 (Left Side)
This is a small Red Pine plantation that fronts the highway for 100m.
SW Quadrant of Intersection at Bass Lake Road Sta. 12+280
These individual mature Red Oaks are of veneer quality. These trees likely possess monetary and aesthetic
value.
Sta. 12+460 to Sta. 12+530 (Right Side)
This is a small Scots and Red Pine plantation that fronts the highway for 70m.
Sta. 14+350 to Sta.14+490 (Left Side)
This site contains twelve Red Oak and one White Elm along the right-of-way. These trees likely possess
monetary and aesthetic value.
4.1.1.5
Fish and Aquatic Habitat
In total, forty-four culverts are located within the study limits, but six crossings are considered fish habitat. The
Cold water River has a bridge crossing which was identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) as having
a cold-water thermal regime. One of the culvert crossings supports a cold-water fishery and five are considered
warmwater fisheries. In addition, two crossings convey cold groundwater with no site-specific fishery. The
Ministry of Natural Resources recommended the management strategy for these crossings are directed toward cold
and warm water species and that in-water work timing restrictions be imposed from September 15 to June 30.
It should be noted that the streams identified as tributaries of the Coldwater River and the North River may sustain a
migration of rainbow trout. The fish communities were sampled with a backpack electrofisher.
The proposed work at the Cold water River Bridge crossing is limited to minor rehabilitation of the pavement surface
that will have no impact on the watercourse. Therefore, no detailed fisheries assessment was undertaken at this
location.
Table 3 provides a summary of culvert stations in the study limits.
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SUMMARY OF CULVERT STATIONS
Warm or Coldwater
Culvert Station Waterbody Permanent or Seasonal Fishery (W or C)
No. (P or S) Indication for
Mana~ement Strate~y
1 10+006 Tributary of Coldwater River P W&C
2 10+210 Cross drain S nJa
3 10+400 Cross drain S nJa
4 10+636 Cross drain S nla
5 11 +032 Tributary of Cold water River P W&C
6 11 +690 Cross drain S nJa
7 11+720 Cross drain S nJa
8 12+370 Cross drain S nla
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10 12+806 Cross drain S nJa
11 13+012 Cross drain S nla
12 13+096 Cross drain S nJa
13 13+302 Cross drain S nla
14 13+454 Cross drain S nla
15 13+626 Cross drain S nJa
16 13+932 Cross drain S nla
17 14+140 Cross drain S nJa
18 14+200 Tributary of Coldwater River P W&C
19 15+566 Cross drain S nla
20 16+292 Cross drain S nJa
21 16+446 Cross drain S nJa
22 16+560 Cross drain S nla
23 16+814 Cross drain S nJa
24 17+230 Cross drain S nJa
25 17+676 Cross drain S nJa
26 18+ 122 Cross drain S nJa
27 18+359 Purbrook Creek P W&C
28 18+957 Tributary of Purbrook Creek S W&C
29 19+254 Groundwater Discharge P nJa
30 20+250 Cross drain S nJa
31 21+233 Cross drain S nJa
31 A 22+590 Cross drain S nJa
32 23+325 Groundwater Discharge P nJa
33 23+822 Cross drain S nJa
North River 24+475 North River P W&C
34 24+514 Cattle crossing nJa nJa
35 24+978 Cross drain S nJa
36 25+255 Cross drain S nJa
37 10+161 Cross drain S nJa
38 11 +266 Cross drain S nJa
39 11 +400 Cross drain S nJa
40 12+142 Cross drain S nJa
41 12+511 Cross drain S nJa
42 13+ III Cross drain S nJa
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The following summarizes the six crossings considered as fish habitat.
Culvert No.1 (Sta. 10+006)
The original stream crossing located at Sta. 10+006 has been heavily modified. The stream flows from the
southwest side of the highway from a catch basin. This catch basin accepts roadside ditch water from the
southwest, along Vasey Road, and from the northwest, along Highway 12. The latter is likely a cold water
overflow into the ditch from a stream crossing at Sta. 9+720 (outside the project limits). This permanent
coldwater fishery is contained within the ditch in the northeast quadrant of the intersection.
The management strategy for this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (Ministry of
Natural Resources, MNR). The stream is approximately 0.8m wide and 0.21m deep. The current velocity
was measured at 0.31m/s. The air temperature was BOC and the water temperature was 80C at the time of
the survey. The substrate is composed mainly of sand, gravel and detritus and is heavily influenced by
storm runoff. The riparian vegetation consists mainly of terrestrial grasses and sedges. The stream banks
are relatively unstable due to fluctuating water levels and velocities, as storm runoff converges from two
contributing ditches on the south side. Two brook trout were captured in the downstream section of the
crossing. The habitat is heavily degraded but still must provide some limited spawning and nursery habitat
for Brook Trout.
Culvert No.5 (Sta. 11+032)
The original stream crossing located at Sta. 11+032 has been modified. This crossing is adjacent to a golf
course (south side), a forested lot on the northwest side and a field on the northeast side. The channel is
straight and appears to have been channelized to facilitate land use. The inlet and outlet have been
armoured with gabion baskets. An overflow pipe has been installed to the west of the main culvert. A
channel has been constructed to allow water to enter this pipe at peak flows. Rip rap provides bank cover in
this channel.
The management strategy for this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (MNR). The
stream is approximately 3.5m wide and O.28m deep. The current velocity was measured at 0.82m/s. The air
temperature was BOC and the water temperature was lOoC at the time of the survey. The substrate is
composed mainly of muck, clay, rubble, gravel, sand, silt and detritus and is heavily influenced by the
storm runoff. On the north side of the highway, the riparian vegetation consists mainly of alder and willow,
with the backshore forest community dominated by White Ash. The south side has virtually no riparian
vegetation, terrestrial grasses or sedges. The stream banks are relatively unstable due to channelization and
removal of natural riparian vegetation.
Drainage modifications, golf course runoff and roadside ditching have heavily degraded this habitat. Six
minnow species and White Suckers were captured at this site. It appears to provide unspeciaJized habitat
for minnow and sucker species.
Culvert No. 18 (Sta. 14+200)
This narrow crossing has a fair gradient at the highway. Therefore, several cascades, riffles and step pools
are located on the downstream side. Approximately SOm downstream, it transforms into a straight line
drainage channel adjacent to a corn field. The upstream channel flows through a narrow grassy slope, with
little habitat diversity.
The management strategy for this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (MNR). The
stream is approximately 0.3 wide and O.09m deep. The current velocity was measured at O.23m/s. The air
temperature was 80C and the water temperature was 80C at the time of the survey. The substrate is
composed mainly of clay, gravel, sand, silt, boulder and detritus and is influenced by storm runoff.
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A local resident stated that Rainbow Trout do run up to the highway from the Coldwater River on a
seasonal basis, although in limited numbers. This stream does provide unspecialized habitat for cyprinids
(i.e. forage, refuge). Some, if not all may migrate to the Cold water River during the winter months. The
perched culvert presents a bmyier to fish migrating upstream across the highway.
Culvert No. 27 - Purbrook Creek (Sta. 18+359)
This stream flows through a steeply sided channel on the upstream side. Downstream, it gently meanders
through a broader channel that has flatter banks. Manicured grasses encroach on the stream in the right-of-
way, while some forest cover is provided away from the highway. The water temperature was 70e. This is
a permanent warmwater fishery containing three different minnow species. The management strategy for
this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (MNR). Undercut banks and current breaks
provide unspecialized habitats used for forage and refuge. The perched culvert presents a barrier to fish
migrating upstream across the highway. This stream enters into the Purbrook Creek Complex Provincially
Significant Wetland (PSW).
Culvert No. 28 - Tributary of Purbrook Creek (Sta. 18+957)
This seasonal stream has been highly degraded by infilling and other human influences imposed by
adjacent landowners. The upstream portion flows through a forested landscape, crosses the highway and
flows through a "hap-hazard" channel between the highway and Dunns Road. The culvert at Dunns Road
is perched, impeding fish movement further upstream. From here, the gradient lessens and becomes
"quieter" before entering into a wetland complex. This complex is known as the Purbrook Creek Complex
PSW.
The management strategy for this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (MNR). The
water temperature at the time of the survey was 70C. The average channel width is 0.85m, while the depth
is 0.15m. The current velocity was variable, but averaged 0.25 mls. It was observed, during a site visit on
August 28,2002, that this crossing was dry, indicating a seasonal watercourse.
Three minnow species were captured. Specialized habitats, such as spawning and nursery areas are likely
in better supply within the wetland.
North River (Sta. 24+475)
The North River flows from Bass Lake. It is contained by the Marchmant Swamp Provincially Significant
Wetland (PSW) within the study area. It is a gently meandering river with little elevation change. The
management strategy for this stream is directed toward cold and warm water species (MNR). It may
sustain a seasonal Rainbow Trout migration. Creek Chub, Common Shiners and Hornyhead Chub were
caught at this location. It is likely that other warm water game species, such as Bass, may inhabit this river.
In the study area, the average channel width is 14.7m, with an average depth of 1.7m. Velocity was
measured at 0.70 mls and the water temperature was 120e. This road crosses the river approximately 70m
downstream of the Highway 12 crossing. Riparian vegetation is sparse, with cattails and grasses providing
the majority of cover.
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Significant Wetlands
The study area crosses the Marchmant Swamp Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) at the North River. The
flood plain area along the river marks the extent of the study area. The Purbrook Creek PSW is also identified as
being adjacent to a crossing located at Sta. 18+957, but well outside of the right-of-way. These wetlands provide
key functions in flood storage and attenuation. Refer to Exhibit 1 for the locations of these wetlands.
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Significant Wildlife / Wildlife Linkage-Corridor
Secondary source information indicated that no significant deer wintering habitat lies within the study limits.
Contiguous conifer cover near a suitable food source is not in great supply within the study area. In general,
Vegetation Communities 1,2 and 6 may provide suitable cover wintering habitat for deer and Community 4 (as well
as I, 2 and 6) is suitable for a wide range of amphibian breeding.
No significant wildlife linkages or corridors were identified from the secondary source information or from field
investigations.
4.1.1.8
Significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)
The Moonstone Northeast Regional Significant Life Science ANSI is located near the village of Cold water. It is a
shorec1iff feature populated with a young to semi-mature forest. The general location is at Sta. 10+350 to Sta.
1 0+640 (Vegetation Community 1 at this location). Refer to Exhibit I for the location of the ANSI.
4.1.1.9
Vulnerable Threatened or Endangered (VTE) Species
According to the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) databases and the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources (OMNR) values mapping, there are no observations of significant habitat for VTE species within the
study area.
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Field investigations undertaken in December 2001, January, April, and July 2002
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Land Use
Within the study limits, Highway 12 is a major commuter/recreational route to and from the City of Orillia and the
surrounding areas. In addition, this section of Highway 12 forms part of the Trans-Canada Highway and is a highly
used recreational link for travellers between the Georgian Bay, Muskoka and Kawartha Regions, and the eastern
Greater Toronto Area.
The nature of the corridor is primarily rural-residential and rural-agricultural, with one urban community (Hamlet of
Warminster), one rural community (Hamlet of Prices Corner), and intermittent highway-commercial and
institutional establishments located throughout.
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Residential
Residential development along the Highway 12 corridor is generally comprised of scattered detached residences
with the majority located in the Hamlets of Warminster and Prices Corner, and in the vicinity of Bass Lake Road.
There are approximately 85 residences adjacent to the highway. Most of these residences are considered to be older,
established housing units.
4.1.2.1.2
Commercial
The following lists the commercial establishments identified during the field observations within the study limits.
· Bonaire Golf and Country Club
· Spruce Unlimited Nursery
· Yannis Restaurant
· Triple "L" Soul Farms
· Ontario Federation of Agriculture
· Freskin Farms
· True Value Hardware
· Rogers Automotive
· Rob .Hewitt Enterprise
· Patterson Corner Store
· Sunset Boulevard Restaurant
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Institutional
· Jim Nichol Construction
· One Stop Wine & Beer
· Northern Overhead Door
· Home Baking By Order
· Esso Gas Stationffim Horton's
· Black 58 Racing Performance Centre
· Black Racing Design
· Hamilton Motors
· E.A. Davy Gravel
· Smith Garage !Marina
· Hook's Furniture & Antiques
· New Discovery
· Post Office
· Hope Ornamental Iron
· Bass Lake Corner Store
· Beverly Tires
· Taxidermy
· Royal Canadian Legion
(Branch 619)
There are two churches in close proximity to Highway 12, St. Luke's Anglican Church located on the south side of
Highway 12 west of Simcoe County Road 221H0rsehoe Valley Road and the Hillsdale Bible Chapel Church located
on the south side of Highway 12 east of Fairground RoadlHarvie Settlement Road.
There are three schools located in the study area, Warminster Elementary School located on the east side of
Warminster Side Road, the Marchmount Public School located on the west side of Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie
Settlement Road, and Notre Dame Catholic School located at the southwest quadrant of Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie
Settlement Road and Highway 12.
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Agricultural
The adjacent land use located within the study limits is predominately comprised of agricultural land such as field
crops, plantations, cattle and horse pastures.
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Utilities
Hydro, Bell and Gas plants are located within the Highway 12 right-of-way throughout the study limits. Other
utilities include water/sewer mains through the Hamlet of Warminster and the Trans Canada Pipeline crosses
Highway 12 approximately 250 m east of Fairgrounds Road.
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Railways
A Highway 12 overhead bridge crosses over the CPR Coldwater subdivision, approximately 450 m west of
Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road in the Township of Oro-Medonte (Sta. 14+459). The CPR Coldwater
subdivision is heavily used, as it is the main route between Toronto and Vancouver.
4.1.2.1.7
Navigable Waters
The North River (Sta. 24+475) located in the vicinity of Lot 3 Concession 14, Township of Oro-Medonte is
considered to be navigable. A Navigable Water Permit will be obtained during detail design at which time the Coast
Guard will conduct a screening to meet the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).
4.1.2.1.8
Other Features
Some other notable features that were found within the Highway 12 study limits include:
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Bass Lake Provincial Park located on Bass Lake Road;
Snowmobile trail/crossings located in the vicinity of Simcoe County Road 23N asey Road, Coldwater
RoadIWoodrow Road and Lower Big Chute Road;
A hydro substation located approximately 550 m east of Lower Big Chute Road; and
An apparent inactive gravel pit located 300 m west of Wainman LinelBass Lake Road.
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Aesthetics
The Highway 12 corridor does not have significant landscape components that provide aesthetic views. Mature
forests, tree clusters, field crops and linear hedgerows characterize a majority of the landscape adjacent to the
highway right-of-way.
Sensitive viewer groups within the corridor include residences and businesses located along the highway. The
locations of the sensitive viewer groups were determined to be the residences and businesses that directly abut or are
adjacent to the highway. In total, approximately 85 residences and 25 businesses were considered to be sensitive
viewer groups.
4.1.2.3
Noise
According to the Ministry of Energy and Environment/Ministry of Transportation Noise Protocol, noise mitigation
is generally warranted when future noise levels with the proposed improvements increase by more than 5 dBA in
comparison to future noise levels without the proposed improvements. Based on projected traffic volumes and the
proximity of residences to Highway 12, the difference will be less than 5 dBA, therefore noise mitigation will not be
warranted.
4.1.2.4
Property Waste and Contamination
Within the study limits, a review of properties that exhibit a potential for contamination, was undertaken using aerial
photography, an MOE database providing information on PCB storage sites and well records, information sources
from the County of Simcoe, Township of Severn and Oro-Medonte, and field reconnaissance.
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Details regarding possible impacts are included in Section 5.2.2.
4.1.2.5
Special Policy Areas
There are approved plans of subdivision for residential development located on the north side of Highway 12 on the
east and west side of Sunset Crescent between Wainman LinelBass Lake Road and Fairgrounds Road/Harvie
Settlement Road.
4.1.3 Cultural Environment
4.1.3.1 Archaeological Resources
A Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment was undertaken in September and October 2002. There were seven
archaeological sites registered within the study area as a result of previous archaeological assessments. The
following is a summary of the registered sites:
Mina Ball Site (BdGv-22)
It is a multi-component site with evidence of Late Woodland and mid-nineteenth century (circa 1850-1860)
Euro-Canadian components.
Three Sisters Site (BdGv-20)
The site is that of a mid-nineteenth century church.
Plough Inn Site (BdGv-19)
This site is that of an early to mid-nineteenth century tavern.
Liefbond Site (BdGv-12)
Represents an early to mid-nineteenth century Euro-Canadian farmstead occupation.
Seppala Site (BdGn12)
The site is a Middle Iroquoian village located on a rise overlooking Bass Lake.
Wildlew Site
The artifact assemblage recovered indicated that the site dates back to the mid to late nineteenth century.
(Not registered within the Ontario Archaeological Sites Database - OASD).
Van Andell Site (BdGv-26)
The site appears to be that of a middle to late Iroquoian occupation of an unknown size and character.
Van Andel 2 Site (BdGv27)
Approximately 50 metres south of Van Andel 1. The artifact assemblage recovered indicated that the site
represents remains of a nineteenth century occupation.
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Built Heritage Features
There are no notable built heritage features located within existing Highway 12 right-of-way.
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4.2 GENERATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
To address the operational, capacity and safety deficiencies, consideration was given to pavement rehabilitation
(including widening the lanes to current standards), providing an eastbound truck-climbing lane, improvements to
the intersections along Highway 12, drainage improvements, illumination, and structural improvements within the
project limits.
4.2.1 Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane Alternatives
Three alternatives were developed for constructing an eastbound truck-climbing lane from west of Old Medonte
Dunns Line to west of Demont Drive in the Hamlet of Warrninster. Refer to Figure 5 for the existing cross-section
of Highway 12 and Figures 6 - 8 for the truck climbing lane alternatives.
4.2.1.1
Alternative 1 - Widen the Highway to the South Side
The Highway 12 existing roadway centreline and horizontal alignment will be maintained to accommodate the
construction of a new eastbound truck-climbing lane on the south side of Highway 12 from west of Old Medonte
Dunns Line (Sta. 19+300) to Demont Drive (Sta. 21+500). (See Figure 6).
4.2.1.2
Alternative 2 - Widen the Highway to the North Side
The Highway 12 horizontal alignment will be shifted 3.75 metres to the north side from Old Medonte Dunns Line
(Sta. 19+300) to Demont Drive (Sta. 21+500) to avoid severe impacts to properties on the south side. The roadway
centreline will shift by 3.75 metres through this location, with tie-ins to the existing Highway 12 alignment at the
east and west limits of the truck-climbing lane. (See Figure 7).
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Alternative 3 - Widen the Highway Symmetrically
The Highway 12 horizontal alignment will be shifted 1.9 metres to the north from Old Medonte Dunns Line (Sta.
19+300) to Demont Drive (Sta. 21+500) to distribute property impacts on both sides of Highway 12. The roadway
centreline will shift by 1.9 metres through this location, with tie-ins to the existing Highway 12 alignment at the east
and west limits of the truck-climbing lane. (See Figure 8).
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4.2.2 Structure Rehabilitation
The proposed highway improvements include the rehabilitation of the Coldwater CPR overhead bridge (Site # 30-
345) and North River Culvert (Site # 30-4l8C). The existing Cold water CPR Overhead Bridge is located 460
metres west of Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road. The existing North River Culvert is located 1.35 Ian west of
Simcoe County Road 22IDivision Road West/Horseshoe Valley Road.
Single-lane traffic operations will be required during rehabilitation of the Cold water CPR overhead bridge. Traffic
will be controlled by temporary traffic signals located on both approaches to the bridge.
It is anticipated that no traffic control will be required to facilitate the rehabilitation of the North River Culvert.
4.2.3 Public Comments on the Generation and Assessment of Alternatives
The rationalization of truck climbing lane alternatives was initiated by comments received at the first Public
Information Centre. A majority of the comments raised at the first Public Information Centre were focussed on
providing additional improvements to the Mount St. Louis Road intersection, specifically left turn lanes and
illumination. The Project Team re-assessed the need for a left turn lane at Mount St. Louis Road and subsequently
presented a left turn slip-around at Mount St. Louis Road at the second Public Information Centre.
4.3 . EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
This section summarizes the evaluation undertaken to assist the Project Team in the selection of the preferred
alternatives. The evaluation of alternatives considered both the impacts generated by the alternatives, and the
relative importance of the impacts. Each factor in the evaluation (i.e. Natural, Socio-Economic, Cultural,
Transportation and Cost) contributes a relative level of significance to the decision making process.
Based on the range of issues involved and the nature of the problems, a level of significance was assigned for each
factor within the study limits. Levels of significance were determined based on consultation and input received
from government ministries, agencies, local municipalities and the general-public (especially property owners) as
well as site-specific study area conditions within the study limits.
The evaluation of alternatives was conducted based on the comparative evaluation method. Significant net impacts
were focussed on in the selection of the preferred alternatives. Differences in impacts between alternatives were
compared considering both the magnitude and the relative significance of the impact. The rationale for the selection
of the preferred eastbound truck climbing lane alternative and intersection improvements is described in the
following sections.
4.3.1 Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane Preferred Alternative
Widening about the north side of Highway 12 (Alternative 2) was identified as the preferred alternative. Although
Alternative 2 would have slightly higher impacts to adjacent agricultural lands, (which were not considered
significant), Alternative 2 would result in the least amount of impacts to the natural environment and would affect
fewer residences as well as being equally preferred in terms of operations. The evaluation of truck-climbing lanes
is provided in Table 4.
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EV ALUA nON OF EASTBOUND TRUCK-CLIMBING LANE AL TERN A TIVES
Alt 1 AIt 2 Alt3
FACTOR! Widen to Widen to Widen COMMENTS
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NATURALENVlRONMENT
Effect on Alternatives 1 and 3 will displace 15.5 ha and 13.4 ha, respectively of
Terrestrial ./ forest/vegetation community, while Alternative 2 will displace 6.7 ha of
Habitat forest/vegetation community. Therefore, Alternative 2 is preferred since it
displaces less forested area resulting in lower impacts to terrestrial habitat.
The terrestrial habitat has been identified as low to moderate significance.
Effect on Alternatives 1 and 3 have a greater impact to a coldwater system originating
Aquatic from a groundwater discharge, west of Cahiaque Road. Alternatives 1 and 3
Habitat ./ will require 110m realignment of the stream on the south side of Highway 12
and will impact one pond. Alternative 2 is preferred since it has lower
impacts to aquatic habitat and will not impact the stream on the south side of
Highway 12. The groundwater discharge has been identified as moderate
significance.
SOCIAL ENVlRONMENT
Effect on Alternative I will require the Highway 12 right-of-way to shift approximately
Residents 10 - 12m closer to six houses. Alternative 3 will require the Highway 12
right-of-way to shift approximately 10 - 12 m closer to five houses.
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south side and the edge of pavement on the south side will be maintained at
its current location. Properties on the north side of the highway will not be
significantly impacted since the houses are further away from the right-of-
way. Three houses on the north side are situated greater than 40 m from the
new riJ1;ht-of-way. Therefore, Alternative 2 is preferred.
ECONON.UCENVlRONMENT
Effect on ./ ./ ./ There are no impacts as there are no businesses in the area.
Businesses
Effect on All alternatives will result in minor impacts to agricultural lands. Alternative
Agricultural ./ 1 will require 0.83 ha, where as Alternative 2 will require 1.65 ha and
Lands Alternative 3 will require 1.49 ha. Alternative 1 is preferred since it will
impact the least amount of aJ1;riculturallands.
CULTURAL ENVlRONMENT
Effect on
Archaeologic ~ ~ ~ All three alternatives have similar impacts to lands with known
aI and archaeological resources along the Highway 12 conidor. There are no known
Heritage built heritage features in the study limits.
Resources
TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING
Operations ~ ~ ~ The three alternatives satisfy geometric design standards and will result in
similar levels of operation. For these reasons, all three alternatives are
eQuallv preferred.
Utility Cost ~ Alternatives 1,2 and 3 result in similar costs. However, Alternative 1 and 3
will have a greater impact to Hydro/Bell poles and an underground gas main
on the south side. Therefore, Alternative 2 is preferred.
SUMMARY
The following summarizes the overall evaluation of alternatives:
. No significant impacts to any agricultural lands in the study area.
. All of the alternatives are equally preferred in teons of the Cultural
Environment and Operations. Alternative 2 has slightly lower utility
costs than Alternatives I and 3.
~ . Alternative 2 is preferred in teons of Natural and Social Environments
since it results in lower impacts to the existing forest/vegetation,
groundwater discharge, and to residents along the Highway 12 corridor.
Alternative 2 also has a lower impact to utilities within the corridor.
Overall, Alternative 2 is preferred because it has the least impact on the
Natural Environment and offers favourable transportation and
eneineerine benefits.
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4.3.2 Recommended Intersection Improvements Comments
4.3.2.1 Sturgeon Bay Road/Simcoe County Road 23Nasey Road
The opposing left-turn lanes along Highway 12 at Sturgeon Bay Road/Simcoe County Road 23Nasey Road will be
upgraded to accommodate a 100 km/h design speed in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation Geometric
Design Standards manual (GDSM).
Sturgeon Bay Road will be realigned with Simcoe County Road 23N asey Road at 900 to Highway 12. North of
Highway 12, Sturgeon Bay Road will be realigned utilizing curves with radii of 45 m and 130 m, and the
intersection will be provided with turning radii that will accommodate the turning movements of commercial
vehicles.
Concrete curb and gutter will be constructed for drainage purposes in all four intersection quadrants and extended 15
metres beyond the ends of the turning radii.
Property will be required in the northwest quadrant for the realignment of Sturgeon Bay Road, and in all four
quadrants of the intersection to accommodate day-lighting triangles for standard sight-distance requirements.
4.3.2.2
Coldwater Road/W oodrow Road
Opposing left-turn lanes along Highway 12 at Coldwater RoadIWoodrow Road will be constructed. The approach
grades to the Cold water River Bridge will be splined (flattened) to improve sight lines to the Coldwater
RoadIWoodrow Road intersection. The westbound right-turn channelization will be replaced with a right turn taper
with parallel lane. The intersecting alignment for Cold water Road will be reconstructed with a 55 m radius.
Property will be required in the northwest quadrant to accommodate a day-lighting triangle for standard sight-
distance requirements.
4.3.2.3
Lower Big Chute Road
Lower Big Chute Road will be realigned with a 190 m radius curve to tie-in with Highway 12 at a 900 angle. The
intersection will be provided with turning radii that will accommodate the turning movements of commercial
vehicles. The eastbound right-turn channelization will be replaced with a right turn taper with parallel lane.
Concrete curb and gutter will be constructed for drainage purposes in the southwest and southeast quadrants of the
intersection. A ditch will also be provided in the southeast quadrant as part of the drainage scheme. No property
will be required to accommodate the proposed improvements at this intersection.
4.3.2.4
Moonstone Road/Stagecoach Road
Opposing left-turn lanes along Highway 12 at Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road will be constructed. Concrete
curb and gutter will be placed for drainage purposes at and along the approaches to the turning radius in the
northeast quadrant. The knoll at the northeast quadrant will be cut back to improve sight distances. Property will be
required in the northeast quadrant to accommodate a day-lighting triangle for standard sight-distance requirements.
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Mount St. Louis Road will be realigned at 800 to Highway 12 utilizing a 130 m radius. Based on a number of
comments received at the first Public Information Centre, and a reassessment of the operational problems at this .
location, it is recommended that a left turn slip-by lane also be constructed at this intersection.
Property will be required for the realignment of Mount St. Louis Road, and in the southwest quadrant to
accommodate a day-lighting triangle for standard sight-distance requirements. .
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Dunns Line
A westbound right turn lane at Dunns Line will be constructed.
4.3.2.7
Conder Drive
Based on a number of comments received at the first Public Information Centre, and a reassessment of the
operational problems at this location, it is recommended that a left turn slip-by lane also be constructed at this
intersection. Property will be required in the southeast and southwest quadrants to accommodate a day-lighting
triangle for standard sight-distance requirements.
4.3.2.8
Warminster Side Road
Opposing left-turn lanes along Highway 12 at Warminster Side Road will be constructed. Concrete curb and gutter
will be placed for drainage purposes at the intersection. Property will be required for the highway improvements,
and in the southwest quadrant to accommodate a day-lighting triangle for standard sight-distance requirements.
4.3.2.9
Fairgrounds Road/Harvie Settlement Road
Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road will be realigned at 800 to Highway 12. The vertical alignment on
Highway 12 east of the intersection will be flattened to improve the sight distance through the intersection, and
opposing left-turn lanes and a westbound right-turn taper along Highway 12 will also be constructed. Property will
be required for the highway improvements, the realignment, and to accommodate day-lighting triangles for standard
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
5.1 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
The following improvements are proposed for this project:
. Rehabilitation of the Highway 12 pavement structure throughout, including widening the through-lane
widths to a standard 3.75 metres. The rehabilitation strategy will be determined during detail design;
. Construction of an eastbound truck-climbing lane, including a northerly centreline shift, from immediately
west of Demont Drive, in the Hamlet of War minster, westerly for approximately 3.0 Ian;
. Improvements at the following intersections:
. Simcoe County Road 23/Sturgeon Bay Road, including radii improvements, opposing left-turn
lanes on Highway 12 and the realignment of Sturgeon Bay Road.
. Coldwater Road/Woodrow Road, including radii improvements, opposing left-turn lanes on
Highway 12, removal of the east-north channelization and the construction of a westbound right-
turn lane from Highway 12 to Southorn Road.
. Lower Big Chute Road, including radii improvements, the realignment of Lower Big Chute Road,
removal of the west-south channelization and the construction of a right-turn lane from Highway
12 to Lower Big Chute Road.
. Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road, including radii improvements, opposing left-turn lanes on
Highway 12 and the realignment of Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road.
. Mount St. Louis Road, including radii improvements, a left-turn slip-around lane on Highway 12
and the realignment of Mount St. Louis Road.
. Conder Drive, including radii improvements, a left-turn slip-around lane on Highway 12.
. Warminster Side Road, including radii improvements and opposing left-turn lanes on Highway 12.
. Sunset Crescent, including radii improvements and a left-turn lane from Highway 12.
. Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road, including radii improvements, opposing left-turn lanes
on Highway 12 right-turn lanes from Highway 12 to Fairgrounds Road/Harvie Settlement Road,
and flattening a vertical curve east of the intersection.
. Pavement and shoulder crossfalls, and super-elevation will be reconstructed to meet current standards;
. Private and commercial entrances will be reconstructed to current standards, as required;
. Drainage improvements throughout including:
. Open ditching improvements at Sta. 18+680 to Sta. 18+960 (right side - truck climbing lane) and
Sta. 19+ 1 00 to Sta. 21 +700 (left side - truck climbing lane)
. Concrete curb, gutter and storm sewers at the following locations:
Sta. 14+030 to Sta. 14+400 (left side - Township of Oro-Medonte approach to the Cold water
CPR overhead bridge).
Sta. 14+230 to 14+400 (right side - Township of Oro-Medonte approach to the Cold water
CPR overhead bridge).
Sta. 21+630 to Sta. 22+380 (left and right side - through the Hamlet of War minster).
Sta. 19+200 to Sta. 21+630 (right side).
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. Crossing culvert replacements at the following locations:
Sta. 10+400 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 900 x 600 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 11 +032 (Replace existing twin 1300 mm dia CSP's with 2400 x 1500 nun open bottom
concrete box culvert).
Sta. 13+454 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 1200 x 600 mm open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 13+626 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 1200 x 900 mm open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 16+560 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 1500 x 1200 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 17+676 (Replace existing 450 mm dia CSP with 900 x 600 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 18+122 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 900 x 600 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 18+359 (Replace existing 1200 mm dia CSP with 1200 x 900 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 22+590 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 900 x 600 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
Sta. 11+266 (Replace existing 600 mm dia CSP with 900 x 600 nun open bottom concrete
box culvert).
. New entrance culverts as required, to be determined during detail design;
· Crossing culvert extensions at the following locations:
Sta. 11 +690
Sta.ll+720
Sta. 18+957
Sta.19+254
Sta. 20+250
Sta.21+233
· The structural integrity of all CSP culverts will be reassessed during detail design;
· Erosion, sedimentation controls and storm water quality identified in this study will be finalized during
detail design;
· All existing guiderail shall be removed. Removal and/or protection of roadside hazards were assessed in
accordance with the Ministry's Roadside Safety Manual. Areas identified in this study will be finalized
during detail design;
· Fully paved shoulders will be constructed at all guiderail locations, at selected areas with numerous
entrances and at selected curb and gutter locations throughout the project limits;
· Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert including:
· Cold water CPR overhead bridge
Remove existing asphalt wearing surface from deck and scarify top 25 mm of deck concrete.
Remove deteriorated concrete from deck surface. Place 50 mm thick normal concrete overlay
on deck. Waterproof and pave deck.
Remove expansion joints and ballast walls at abutments, remove approach slabs and construct
semi-integral abutments (expansion joints are eliminated) with new approach slabs
constructed integrally with the bridge deck.
Remove existing curbs and railings and replace with new concrete barrier wall.
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Miscellaneous concrete repairs to abutments, deck, piers and wingwalls.
. North River culvert
Remove and reconstruct headwall to higher elevation at both ends.
Local removal and patch repair at culvert ends, roof slab and soffit.
. New partial illumination at Stagecoach RoadlMoonstone Road
. Upgrade existing illumination at the following locations:
. Sturgeon Bay Road/Simcoe County Road 23N asey Road
. Cold water Road/W oodrow Road
. Lower Big Chute Road
. Mount St. Louis Road
. Demont Drive
· Warminster Side Road
. Simcoe County Road 22/Horseshoe Valley Road
. Sunset Crescent
. Fairgrounds Road/Harvie Settlement Road
5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND COMMITMENTS
This section identifies the environmental impacts produced by the preferred alternatives and the proposed mitigation
measures that will be finalized during detail design.
5.2.1 Natural Environment
5.2.1.1
Hydrogeology
Based on the proposed construction works and the hydrogeologic conditions, the existing groundwater flow in the
vicinity of the project will not be measurably affected by the proposed construction. No significant de-watering or
draw down effects, compaction or impoundment of groundwater is anticipated as a result of the improvements to
Highway 12.
The site geology in the area of the truck-climbing lane is likely to consist of glacial till deposits that are likely to be
unsuitable for the construction of enhanced infiltration facilities. In either case, site specific testing would be
required to assess the need for and the suitability of the areas for enhanced infiltration techniques.
Other mitigation measures to be employed to minimize impacts to groundwater are as foIlows:
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Road salt application within the right of way should be at the minimum levels allowed within the context of
Ministry's standard road salt application procedures;
During construction, re-fueIling shaIl be all owed only in designated areas, preferably situated on a paved,
impermeable surface and with an emergency response plan in place to clean up all fuel spills.
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5.2.1.2
Terrestrial Habitat, Significant Wildlife I Wildlife Linkage-Corridor
No significant wildlife or wildlife linkage-corridors will be impacted. The proposed improvements to Highway 12
will require the removal of some vegetation that was identified as being in close proximity to the highway right-of-
way footprint and associated grading area. The following potential impacts to vegetation communities will result
from the recommended improvements:
. Approximately 0.28 ha of Community 5 may be impacted from Sta. 18+650 to 18+910 (Right Side - 0.05 ha)
and Sta. 19+110 to 19+340 (Left Side - 0.23 ha);
. Approximately 0.32 ha of Community 3 may be impacted from Sta. 19+390 to 19+680 (Left Side);
. Approximately 0.10 ha of young Red Pine plantation may be impacted at Sta. 19+700 to 19+800 (Left Side)
. Approximately 0.07 ha of Community 1 may be impacted from Sta. 10+750 to 10+850 (Right Side - 0.06 ha)
and Sta. 10+760 to 10+800 (Left Side - 0.01 ha);
. Approximately 0.11 ha of Community 4 may be impacted from Sta. 12+540 to 12+750 (Right Side);
. Approximately 0.04 ha mature Scots and Red Pine plantation may be impacted from Sta. 12+460 to Sta.
12+530; and
. Some or all of the 12 mature Red Oak and one White Elm may be impacted from Sta. 14+350 to Sta. 14+490
(Left Side).
The following mitigation measures are recommended:
. Use a selective vegetation removal strategy to ensure that the disturbed area is only as large as required to
complete the platform widening;
. All exposed soils should be re-vegetated immediately following the completion of the required work and once
the final grade has been established. All seeded areas shall be inspected at 30, 60 and 90 days after seeding to
ensure success of the seed mix and cover application as per Seeding and Cover Quality Assurance Visual
Inspection Field Guide (MTO 1999);
. Those areas not successfully meeting the performance measures should be re-seeded and subject to a further 90-
day inspection cycle;
. Planting native trees and/or shrubs at sites where vegetation was removed for construction purposes, or where
possible to contribute to slope stabilization, naturalize the right-of-way and provide linkage between isolated
vegetation communities. A landscaping discipline will be part of the detail design assignment and will review
the planting recommendations accordingly.
5.2.1.3
Fish and Aquatic Habitat
Overall, the impact on fish and aquatic habitat is considered to be minor because the recommended improvements
including culvert replacements and repairs will have temporary and brief interruptions to fish passage, vegetation
disturbance and the potential for minor sediment transport.
Timing restrictions shall be applied to all work that is done in or around water from September 15 to June 30.
Approval from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) may be required where fisheries are present
at culvert construction sites. If Fisheries Act Authorization is required, DFO will undertake CEAA screening during
detail design.
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Crossing 1 (Sta. 10+006)
There may be possible drainage alterations when re-aligning the intersection. If the cold water inflow from the storm
drain (SW quadrant) is re-directed, diminished or terminated so that it does not contribute to the fishery downstream,
a serious impact will occur to the brook trout population.
The recommended mitigation strategy would be to add shrub/tree canopy (plantings) along the east side of the drain
in the NE quadrant to help preserve the brook trout habitat. The Ministry of Natural Resources recommended that
both coldwater and warmwater in-water timing restrictions be imposed between September 15 to June 30.
Coldwater River
Although no in-water work is proposed at the Cold water Bridge, the grade of Highway 12 will be flattened to the
east and west of the structure. Grade flattening will result in modification and/or relocating existing highway
ditches. Straw bale/check dams will be specified during construction to help prevent the intrusion of sediment in the
Coldwater River.
Crossing 5 (Sta. 11+032)
There will be minimal impacts to the crossing primarily associated with the culvert replacement. The recommended
strategy would be to add granular substrate to the culvert bottom and countersink culvert 10% below the streambed
and provide overhead shade. The Ministry of Natural Resources recommended that both cold water and warmwater
in-water timing restrictions be imposed between September 15 to June 30.
Crossing 27 Purbrook Creek (Sta. 18+359)
There will be minimal impacts to the crossing primarily associated with the culvert replacement. The recommended
strategy would be to add granular substrate to the culvert bottom and countersink culvert 10% below the streambed.
The Ministry of Natural Resources recommended that both cold water and warmwater in-water timing restrictions be
imposed between September 15 to June 30.
North River Culvert (Sta. 24+475)
Minor rehabilitation work is planned for this culvert. The work includes the replacement of head walls and some
repairs to the underside of the structure. In-water work will be limited to the placement of scaffolding in the river as
per warmwater and coldwater timing restrictions between September 15 to June 30.
Cold Water Sources-Groundwater (Sta. 19+254 to Sta. 19+680)
The recommended improvements will possibly disrupt or divert flow, impair water quality/quantity functions, and
cold water contribution to local fisheries. Further investigation is required during detailed design to determine the
possible impacts to groundwater resources, and the measures necessary to avoid or mitigate.
5.2.1.4
Significant Wetlands
There are no expected impacts to the Marchmant Swamp PSW at the North River as a result of the recommended
improvements to Highway 12.
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5.2.1.5
Significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)
Moonstone Northeast Regional Scientific Life Science ANSI is located near the Village of Cold water. The general
location is 10+350 to 10+640. It is a shorecliff feature populated by a young semi-mature forest (i.e. Sugar Maple,
Beech, Aspen). Some parts are managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources while other parts are naturally
regenerating. No impacts are anticipated.
5.2.1.6
Vulnerable, Threatened or Endangered (VTE) Species
There are no expected impacts to VTE species as a result of the recommended improvements.
5.2.1.7
Drainage
Peak flows at two of the culverts are anticipated to increase by 9% (culvert #41 at Sta. 12+511, Township of Severn)
and 15% (culvert #38 at Sta. 11+266, Township of Severn) for the 100 year event. It is recommended that further
analysis be undertaken during detail design in order to determine the potential downstream impacts of the estimated
increases in peak flow. The field inspection of the culverts indicated that many of the culverts require repairs. In
addition, the conveyance capacity of many of the culverts have been negatively affected by sediments deposits
and/or inlets and outlets are overgrown with vegetation. Maintenance of the culverts is recommended.
The majority of the culverts have adequate capacity to convey the 25 year flow. However, ten culverts will not meet
the criteria, therefore replacement of all ten culverts is proposed in order to provide adequate capacity.
There were a number of comments raised on the impacts to drainage (i.e. topsoil replacement, salt contamination)
and the summary of the comments and responses are found in Section 2.2.2, under Table 1 and Table 2.
5.2.1.8
Stormwater Management
Based on the linear nature of the highway, the existing drainage system, and the rural nature of the highway, open-
grassed ditches are the preferred stormwater management strategy. The proposed storm water management measures
include storm-sewers outletting into grassed ditches prior to any watercourse. No stormwater will be allowed to
outlet directly into any watercourse. Rip-rap will be placed in ditches were steep gradients are prevalent and the
extent of the rip-rap, and the length of the grassed ditches at the outlets, shall be determined during detail design.
5.2.2 Socio-Economic Environment
5.2.2.1 Aesthetics
The recommended improvements for Highway 12 will have no significant changes to the existing aesthetic quality
of the area. The following measures can be used to mitigate any unforeseen impacts to the aesthetic qualities of the
Highway 12 corridor:
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Protecting existing features during construction, replacing damaged or removed vegetation and keeping the
vegetation removals to a minimum.
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5.2.2.2
Residential
A total property area of approximately 0.72 ha ITom 14 residences abutting Highway 12 wiH be required for the
recommended improvements. Compensation shall be arrived at through negotiations with the Ministry and the
affected landowners. This is not considered a significant impact.
5.2.2.3
Commercial
A total area of approximately 0.01 ha ITom one business (Tim-br Mart) will be required to accommodate the
recommended improvements. Compensation shaH be arrived at through negotiations with the Ministry and the
affected landowners. This is not considered a significant impact.
5.2.2.4
Institutional
A total of approximately 0.02 ha ITom the Warminster Elementary School will be required to accommodate the
recommended improvements. Compensation shaH be arrived at through negotiations with the Ministry and the
affected landowners. This is not considered a significant impact.
5.2.2.5
Agricultural
A total of approximately 1.38 ha of agricultural lands wiH be required to accommodate the recommended
improvements. Compensation shall be arrived at through negotiations with the Ministry and the affected
landowners. This is not considered a significant impact.
5.2.2.6
Navigable Waters
The North River (Sta. 24+475) located in the vicinity of Lot 3 Concession 14, Township of Oro-Medonte is
considered to be navigable. A Navigable Water Permit will be obtained during detail design at which time the Coast
Guard will conduct a screening to meet the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).
5.2.2.7
Property Waste and Contamination
Based on the waste and contamination assessment conducted along Highway 12 ITom Simcoe County Road 23 to the
City of OriHia west limit (sub-section 4.1.2.4), a number of areas outside the ministry's right-of-way (ROW) exhibit
a potential for environmental contamination. There are no indications of environmental contamination within the
ministry's ROW.
This assessment included a visual and secondary source review of adjacent properties within the Highway 12 ROW.
Sampling of soil, groundwater, air emissions or gas was not conducted.
Based on this assessment, the only property affected that could likely have the potential for contamination is Tim-br
Mart. This property is located at Highway 12 and Coldwater Road. Treated lumber and rail ties were observed in
the yard. Therefore, it is recommended that sampling investigations be carried out on this property prior to
construction.
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5.2.3 Cultural Environment
5.2.3.1 Archaeological Resources
The detailed Stage 2 assessment carried out as part of this study resulted in coverage of the previously unsurveyed
lands that exhibit archaeological potential and are to be impacted by construction of the southbound truck climbing
lane and drainage improvements.
A church property St. Luke's Anglican Church located on the south side of the right-of-way, immediately west of
Simcoe County Road 22, was not tested due to lack of permission to access the property. The stage 2 assessment
resulted in the discovery of a small Late Woodland period site of unknown character or extent, which has been
registered within the Ministry of Culture Ontario Archaeological Sites Database (MCL OASD) as the Kicx site
(BdGv-29).
Stage 2 testing was also undertaken in an effort to relocate the previously located sites for which Stage 3
assessments were required, Van Andel 1 (BdGv-26) and Van Andel 2 (BdGv-27). The Euro-Canadian component at
the Van Andel 2 site was successfully relocated during the survey. Despite careful scrutiny, neither of the small
Late Woodland components at Van Andel 1 was encountered. Like Kicx, both sites were small and yielded only
very small artifact samples when originally discovered.
In light of the results of the Stage 2 assessment it is therefore recommended that the following be considered:
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Given the outstanding questions concerning the Late Woodland Van Andel! (BdGv-26) and Kicx (BdGv-29)
sites, as well as the Late Woodland component at the Mina Ball (BdGv-22) site, it is recommended that any
construction impacts within these areas be preceded by a Stage 3 archaeological assessment to more fully
delineate the character and extent of the site within the construction impact area. In each case, the Stage 3
assessment must proceed through the excavation of one metre test units. The test units should be excavated to
sterile subsoil, and soil fills screened through 6 mm wire mesh to facilitate artifact recovery. The subsoil should
be trowelled and all profiles examined for undisturbed cultural deposits. In the event that significant cultural
deposits are encountered, further (Stage 4) archaeological mitigation would be required if the site cannot be
protected within the final detailed design plans. Otherwise it would be recommended that the site be cleared of
further archaeological concern.
The Lietbond (BdGv-21) site and the Euro-Canadian component at the Mina Ball (BdGv-22) represent
potentially significant resources associated with the early to mid-nineteenth century Euro-Canadian settlement
of Simcoe County. It is therefore recommended that each site be subject to a Stage 3 archaeological assessment.
This assessment should entail detailed archival research in order that each site may be fully placed within the
context of the land use histories of their respective properties. This Stage 3 assessment should also include the
excavation of one metre test units in order to more fully delineate the character and extent of the sites within the
construction impact area. The test units should be excavated to sterile subsoil, and soil fills screened through 6
mm wire mesh to facilitate artifact recovery. The subsoil should be trowelled and all profiles examined for
undisturbed cultural deposits. Should the results of this research indicate that the site is likely to represent a
significant archaeological resource, further (Stage 4) archaeological mitigation would be required if the site(s)
cannot be protected within the final detailed design plans. Otherwise it would be recommended that the site(s)
be cleared of further archaeological concern.
Upon the conclusion of the Stage 3 investigations and any necessary Stage 4 mitigation at the Van Andel 1,
Kicx, Mina Ball, and Liefond sites, protective fencing should be erected along the limit of the construction
impact area in order to protect the balance of the sites from any disturbances. Instructions should be issued to
construction crews that no land disturbance is to occur to beyond this fencing. Such protective measures should
also be established in the areas of the Plough Inn (BdGv-19), Three Sisters (BdGv-20), and Seppala (BdGu-
12) sites in order to protect the deposits that were located beyond the limits ofMTO's excavation areas.
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. Those lands for which property access was not obtained, and which demonstrate archaeological potential (Sta.
9+680 to Sta. 9+730) must be subject to Stage 2 archaeological assessment prior to any land disturbing activity.
. The Van Andel 2 site (BdGv-27), associated with the Sullivan family who acquired the property in 1882
represents a comparatively late farmstead in the nineteenth century settlement history of Medonte Township,
further investigation of which is unlikely to make a significant contribution to current understandings of the
Euro-Canadian settlement of the area. Consequently the site may be cleared of further archaeological concern.
. The balance of the study for which Stage 2 field assessment has been completed (Maps Sheets 1-31) may be
considered free of further archaeological concern.
. If additional areas beyond the proposed limits of the Highway 12 improvements, as defined on Maps 1-31, are
required for the construction of temporary detours, interchanges, parking lots, stormwater management ponds,
staging areas, storage areas, access roads, etc., it is recommended that these lands be subject to archaeological
assessment prior to disturbance.
. In the event that deeply buried archaeological remains are encountered during construction, the office of the
Heritage Operations Unit, Ministry of Culture should be contacted immediately.
. In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, both the Ministry of Culture and the
Registrar of the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Ministry of Business and Consumer Services should be
contacted immediately.
5.2.3.2
Built Heritage Features
There are no known built heritage features impacted by the recommended improvements to Highway 12,
5.3 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO
FUTURE WORK
Commitments for mitigation to address specific concerns with the selected alternative are outlined in Table 5.
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SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FUTURE WORK
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Potential Impact
Groundwater
Impacts to existing wells
and groundwater discharge!
recharge areas being
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Concerned Agencies
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MNR/Property
Owners
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2.0 Aquatic Features MNR/MTOlPublic 201 .
Protection and enhancement 202 .
of fish species and aquatic
habitats.
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3.0 Terrestrial, Significant MNR/MTOlProperty 301 .
Wildlife, Wildlife! Linkage Owners
Corridor Features
Vegetation and wildlife
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DetailslMitigation
. Assess implications of cuts in areas of high groundwater table to minimize groundwater
interference.
. Monitoring of adjacent wells, in areas of concern, prior to construction to establish
baseline conditions for possible interference claims.
. Where well interference occurs from highway construction, potential mitigation
measures may include the provision for an alternative temporary or permanent water
supply, well deepening, or well replacement.
. Groundwater will be re-assessed during detail design.
. During construction, re-fuelling shall be allowed only in designated areas, preferably on
a paved impermeable surface. An emergency plan shall be in place to clean up all fuel
spills.
Road salt application within the right of way should be at the minimum levels allowed
within the context of Ministry's standard road salt application procedures.
Impose in-water timing restrictions between September 15 to June 30.
Implement a sediment and erosion control plan including measures such as sediment
fences, check dams and!or straw bales in affected drainage areas and re-vegetate exposed
soils within 45 days of disruption.
Stockpiles will be located and isolated to ensure material does not enter any watercourse.
Culvert replacements and repairs will be done in the dry.
Flow will be maintained around all dewatered work areas during construction.
All pump outlets shall discharge sediment laden water into a temporary sediment control
basin or dense vegetation utilizing a diffusion fan and!or diffusion mat before re-entering
the watercourse.
Add shrub!tree canopy (plantings) along the drain to help preserve the brook trout habitat
at Crossing 1.
Add granular substrate to the culvert bottom and countersink culvert 10% below the
streambed and provide overhead shade.
Consult with MNR and DFO during detail design to determine if approval is required at
any culvert construction sites.
Use a selective vegetation removal strategy to ensure that the disturbed area is only as
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TABLE 5
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FUTURE WORK
(CONTINUED)
Environmental Concerned Agencies
10# Element/Concern and 10# DetailslMitigation
Potential Impact (includes MTO)
3.0 Terrestrial, Significant MNRlMTO/Property 302 . All exposed soils will be re-vegetated immediately following the completion of the
Wildlife, Wildlife/Linkage Owners required work and once the final grade has been established. All seeded areas shall be
Corridor Features inspected at 30, 60 and 90 days after seeding to ensure success of the seed mix and cover
(Continued) application as per Seeding and Cover Ouality Assurance Visual Inspection Field Guide
Vegetation and wildlife (MTO 1999).
protection and restoration. 303 . Those areas not successfully meeting the performance measures will be re-seeded and
subject to a further 90-day inspection cycle.
304 . Planting native trees and/or shrubs, if possible, at sites where vegetation was removed for
construction purposes. A landscaping discipline will be part of the detail design
assignment and will review the recommended olantin!!:s accordingly.
4.0 Aesthetics MTO/Property 401 . Protect existing features during construction and keep the vegetation removals to a
Impacts to vegetative Owners minimum.
screening along lot 402 . A landscaping discipline will be part of the detail design assignment and will review the
frontages. recommended olantin!!:s accordin!!:lv.
5.0 Community Effects Property 501 . Review of traffic signing requirements along the corridor.
Speed Limit. Owners/MTO 502 . Impacted driveways along Highway 12 corridor to be re-graded to the existing location
to the extent possible.
Impacts to entrances. 503 . Ensure access to all properties during and after construction.
504 . Provide compensation for permanent property requirements.
Loss of property. 505 . Rehabilitate temporary construction areas to their pre-construction use, as required as
soon as possible following construction.
506 . Identify a contact person to address property owner's concerns that may arise during
construction,
6.0 Construction Noise Property 601 . Maintenance of mufflers and other noise reduction devices on heavy equipment.
Owners/MTO 602 . Enforce construction codes of practice and local municipal noise by-laws and codes to
limit excessively noisy operations and equipment. If required, noise by-law exemptions
will be obtained prior to construction.
603 . Specify hours of operation during construction.
604 . Monitor complaints on construction noise and investi!!:ate.
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SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION, COMMITMENTS TO FUTURE WORK
(CONTINUED)
Environmental Concerned
ID# Element/Concern and Agencies (includes ID# DetailslMitigation
Potential Impact MTO)
7.0 Air Quality Property 701 . Open burning will not be permitted.
OwnerslMTO 702 . Application of calcium chloride flakes and/or water to reduce dust.
8.0 Management of Excess MTO 801 . Disposal method of excess material is identified by a special provision in the
Material Property Waste contract tender documents.
and Contamination 802 . Mobile vehicle re-fuelling during construction could present a risk of impact to
local wells as a result of accidental releases of fuel. This risk will be minimized
by allowing re-fuelling only in designated areas preferably situated on an
impermeable surface and by having an emergency response plan to clean up all
releases of fuel. This is also identified under the general conditions of the contract
tender documents.
803 . Tim-br Mart could likely have the potential for contamination. Treated lumber
and rail ties were observed in the yard. Therefore, it is recommended that
sampling investigations be carried out on this property prior to construction.
9.0 Agricultural MTO 901 . Replace fences removed during construction.
902 . Areas used for temporary basis for construction will be restored to current
conditions in consultation with the affected agricultural operator.
10.0 Navigable Waters MTOIDFO 1001 . The North River (Sta. 24+475) located in the vicinity of Lot 3 Concession 14,
Township of Oro-Medonte is considered to be navigable. A Navigable Water
Permit will be obtained during detail design at which time the Coast Guard will
conduct a screening to meet the requirements of the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act (CEAA).
11.0 Archaeological MTO 1101 . Further Stage 3 and 4 archaeological assessments and mitigation should be
Resources completed if the sites cannot be protected within the final detailed design plans.
Otherwise, it would be recommended that the site be cleared of further
archaeological concern.
1102 . In the event that deeply buried archaeological remains are encountered during
construction, the office of the Heritage Operations Unit, Ministry of Culture
should be contacted immediately.
1103 . In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, both the
Ministry of Culture and the Registrar of the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the
Ministrv of Business and Consumer Services should be contacted immediately.
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5.3.1
Monitoring
5.3.1.1
Project Specification Technical Monitoring
During construction, the Construction Contract Administrator will ensure implementation of all mitigating measures
and the key design features. In addition, the Construction Contract Administrator will review the effectiveness of
the environmental mitigating measures to ensure the following:
· Individual mitigating measures are providing the expected control and/or protection;
· Protection provided by mitigating measures is adequate; and
· Additional mitigating measures are provided as required for any unanticipated environmental conditions that
may develop during construction.
Environmental monitoring after a project is completed may involve follow-up monitoring of significant measures
and/or significant concerns.
5.3.2 Implementation
5.3.2.1 Inspection by Construction Staff
The Construction Contract Administrator will carry out on-site inspections to ensure the contractor has implemented
the mitigation measures according to the contract specifications and has dealt with any environmental issues that
may develop during construction. The Construction Contract Administrator will also keep the Ministry of
Transportation's Project Manager and Environmental staff informed of the contractor's progress.
5.3.2.2
Contractor Monitoring
The contractor is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance/operations of the construction works including
monitoring of all mitigation measures. In the event that the measures do not address the concerns identified or
major problems develop, the appropriate Ministry will be contacted to provide additional input.
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6.0 APPLICATION OF CLASS EA PRINCIPLES AND PROCESS
The planning and preliminary design of improvements for Highway 12 from Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater)
easterly to the City of Orillia west limit followed the study principles and process set forth in the Class
Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). This section summarizes
how the transportation engineering, environmental protection, external consultation, evaluation, documentation,
bump-up, and environmental clearance principles will be met through the study process undertaken for this project.
6.1 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
The transportation engineering principles set forth in the Class EA were addressed throughout the course of this
study. The improvements to this section of the Highway 12 corridor will result in a highway that provides for the
safe and efficient movement of people and goods, meets the needs of the trave11ing public, and addresses
transportation problems and opportunities by addressing existing and anticipated deficiencies on this section of the
highway. Throughout this project, sound engineering judgement was used to develop a design that responded to the
specific needs of the Highway 12 corridor. An analysis of the existing and projected traffic volumes, accident
history, highway geometrics and existing structures was performed to determine where upgrades were required to
meet or exceed current provincial design standards and practices and to address future needs.
Variou:; technically feasible design alternatives were evaluated and a preferred alternative was selected for
preliminary design (refer to Section 4.3). The selection of the preferred alternative included a cost/benefit analysis
with an emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts, and minimizing property requirements and impacts to
adjacent properties.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRINCIPLES
The environmental protection principles described in the Class EA were addressed throughout this study.
Minimizing impacts to the environment was a guiding principle at each stage of the planning and preliminary design
process. Design alternatives were evaluated, in part, on the basis of potential environmental impacts.
In order to characterize baseline conditions, the existing natural and socio-economic environments were inventoried
and described. Sensitive and significant features were identified (refer to Section 4.1). Potential environmental
impacts and mitigation measures were identified and described (refer to Section 5.2). A strategy for monitoring the
implementation of environmental protection and mitigation measures is provided in Section 5.3.
This study has been conducted to meet the statutory duties and other requirements of federal and provincial
environmental legislation and to adhere to the Ministry's Statement of Environmental Values. In some instances,
transportation engineering considerations necessitate activities that would result in impacts to the environment.
Appropriate and technically feasible mitigation measures were recommended where such impacts were unavoidable
(refer to Table 5).
Liaison between members of the transportation engineering and environmental teams was an essential component of
the study process. This ensured a balance between transportation engineering and environmental considerations and
allowed the development of reasonable and technically feasible solutions in those instances where environmental
impacts could not be avoided entirely.
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6.3
EXTERNAL CONSULTATION PRINCIPLES
The external consultation principles outlined in the Class EA were addressed through the external and public
consultation process described in Section 2.2 of this TESR. An initial notification letter advising of study
commencement was distributed to external stakeholders on the Project Team's mailing list (refer to Appendix B).
Two Public Information Centres (PICs) were held for this project to provide an opportunity for the public and
agencies to provide input. The PICs were scheduled at key stages of the project, namely the generation of
alternatives, evaluation of alternatives, and the selection of the preferred alternative. Public notices (Notice of
Public Information Centre) were placed in the OriIlia Packet and Times and OriIlia Today local newspapers. The
consultant Project Manager's contact information was provided in the notices for those who were unable to attend
the Public Information Centres.
Consultation with the public and external agencies was used to obtain information regarding the study area, identify
potential effects on external agency mandates as they pertain to the project, and identify issues and concerns.
Comments raised by the public and external agencies were addressed appropriately and letters were prepared in
response to specific concerns. Issues and concerns raised during consultation and appropriate responses and
mitigation measures applied to the proposed design are outlined in Section 2.2.2. Meetings were held with
municipalities and government agencies to identify issues and concerns and to seek endorsement on the proposed
improvements. Additional meetings were held with various stakeholders to discuss potential impacts to natural
features, stormwater management issues and to obtain agreement on mitigation measures to address adverse
environmental impacts.
The Pi-oject Team mailing list is continually updated throughout the project to ensure that all individuals and
external agencies are kept apprised of project activities. A letter will be sent directly to each person on the Project
Team mailing list upon submission of the TESR to notify individuals of their opportunity to review the document.
Public notices will also be placed in the OriIlia Packet and Times and Orillia Today local newspapers regarding
submission of the TESR.
6.4 Ev ALUATION PRINCIPLES
The evaluation principles outlined in the Class EA were addressed through the analysis and evaluation of alternative
designs as described in Section 4.2 of this report. The evaluation process employed the consideration of all factors
relevant to the decision making process as discussed in the Section 4.3. The evaluation method used in this study
included a combination of subjective reasoning and the evaluation of quantitative data. Alternatives were evaluated
based on their benefits/disadvantages to the natural environment, social environment, cultural environment,
economic environment, transportation considerations and cost.
6.5 DOCUMENTATION PRINCIPLES
The documentation principles set forth in the Class EA were addressed through the preparation of this TESR, which
fulfills the content requirements outlined in the Class EA. This document provides a summary of the needs and
justification for the proposed undertaking, outlines existing environmental conditions, identifies the significant
features of the preferred alternative, identifies potential environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation measures,
and summarizes the consultation process employed throughout this study.
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6.6
BUMP-UP PRINCIPLES
The bump-up principles identified in the Class EA will be addressed upon submission of this TESR. A notice of
study completion that explains the study process and the bump-up opportunity will be published in the Orillia Packet
and Times and Orillia Today newspapers and letters will be sent directly to those on the Project Team's mailing list
upon submission of this TESR. Following the publication of the notice of study completion, the TESR will be
available for public review for a period of 30 days.
6. 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PRINCIPLES TO PROCEED
This project has followed the study principles and processes set forth in the Class Environmental Assessment for
Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The environmental clearance for this project to proceed will be subject
to the following:
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No bump-up requests submitted during the 30-day TESR review period and all public and external agency
comments have been addressed;
There are no outstanding issues related to the design of the preferred alternative for this project that prevent it
from proceeding; and
A table of commitments has been prepared to identify further work that is required prior to or during
construction (i.e. during detail design).
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If a bump-up request is received, the decision rests with the Minister of the Environment as to whether the project
complies with the requirements of the Class EA.
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APPENDIX A
Minutes of Meeting & Correspondence
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MINUTES OF MEETING
PROGRESS Start-up
MEETING No.
PROJECT: GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 easterly to Orillia west limit.
PROJECT No. CN29902016
DATE: January 10, 2002
TIME:
1 :00 p.m.
LOCATION:
MTO SW Region - Garage Boardroom
PURPOSE:
Start -up Meeting
PRESENT:
Brian Goudeseune
Paul Santos
Cathy Giesbrecht
Andrew Turnbull
Johanna Black
Denise Shiell
Joe Blackport
Steve Jacobs
Tim Sorochinsky
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Environmental
- MTO Structural
- MTO Traffic
- MTO Occupational Health & Safety
- MTO Occupational Health & Safety
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
Items Description
Action by:
1. Staff Introductions
B. Goudeseune circulated a list of MTO contact names for this assignment. The
list has been incorporated into a Project Team contact list which is attached to
these Minutes.
2. Proiect Hiehliehts/Overview
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B. Goudeseune presented an overview of the project. This assignment is divided
into two parts:
GWP 104-90-00 Highway 12 from west of Simcoe Road 22 east to Orillia west
limit. This section satisfies a warrant for four laning Detail design (90%
complete) was reached in 1991, and the project was put on hold. The purpose of
this study is to obtain EA approval for four laning this section of Highway 12,
identify property requirements for four laning, and preliminary design
identifying recommended operational improvements.
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
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75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
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GWP 166-91-00 Highway 12 from County Road 23 easterly to west of County
Road 22. Preliminary design including EA approval for upgrading Highway 12
to current design standards. A warrant for a truck climbing lane in the eastbound
direction west of Warminster has been reached.
Scope of work for both GWPs include the evaluation of substandard intersection
skews, substandard vertical curves and upgrading pavement width, shoulders and
drainage. Other operational improvements will be identified in a Traffic
Operations Report and Safety Evaluation.
3. Status of Aereement
· Comments on the QC Plan will be provided to URS Cole Shennan.
· Three copies of the Legal Agreement were provided to URS Cole Shennan
for signature. All three copies will be returned to B. Goudeseune.
· Original Insurance Certificates to be forwarded to B. Goudeseune.
4. Proiect Schedule
A copy of the schedule was circulated for comment. The schedule has been
updated to reflect a completion date of September 18, 2002. Presentation of
display boards to Senior Management are required prior to both PICs. C.
Giesbrecht suggested moving the PIC#2 date back to week of June 17. The
schedule will be adjusted and refonnatted to a one page GANTT fonnat. A copy
of the updated schedule is attached.
5. Health and Saftev
J. Blackport provided an outline of potential occupational health and
safety issues associated with this project. The Minutes for this component
will be forwarded separately.
6. Bridee Eneineerine
Scope of work includes rehabilitation of the Coldwater CPR structure, and North
River culvert. Deliverables include Preliminary GAs and report.
Cold water CPR - This is CPRs main route from Toronto to Vancouver, and is
heavily used. CPR must be advised of any construction activities within their
ROW.
North River Culvert - Rehabilitation is required primarily at the culvert ends.
No engineering drawings are available for this site.
7. Electrical Eneineerine
Scope of Electrical work includes recommendations for traffic signals,
illumination, and traffic signal layout (PHM 125s). A conference call will be
arranged with Tom Christensen, Brian Goudeseune, Tim Sorochinsky and Anand
Goel (URS Cole Shennan Electrical subconsultant) to confinn project scope.
CSA
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8. Environmental
A start-up notice was issued by MTO in early 2001. Approximately 80
responses were received, URS Cole Shennan will review and send out responses
as required. Another start-up notice will not be required. The preferred
alternative for GWP 104-90-00 is a symmetrical 4 laning around the existing
centre line, with a centre line shift at one location. Alternatives to be generated
for the first PIC will be limited to intersection and other operational
improvements.
The following is a summary of issues discussed:
. Local newspaper ads shall run for two days. One of the two days preferably
should be a Saturday (only one day was identified in the RFP). URS Cole
Shennan was given the option for using Day Advertising;
. A list of property owners was obtained from the municipalities. The list is
approximately 2 years old, and should be updated. A digital copy of the
property owners/agency list shall be forwarded to URS Cole Shennan;
. It was noted that mail delivery is very slow along the rural routes adjacent to
Highway 12. URS Cole Shennan should ensure that PIC notices are mailed
out well in advance (2-3 weeks);
. C. Giesbrecht requested that Mike Bricks attend all progress meetings;
. Two TESRs will be required for this assignment;
. URS Cole Shennan indicated that Parkin Landscaping is no longer available
to complete the Landscape design component of this assignment. A letter
requesting substitution of Parkin for P.M.A. Landscape Architects Ltd. will
be forwarded to MTO;
. It is not expected that a HADD will result from proposed rehabilitation
of the North River culvert;
. Archaeological Stage 1, 2 and 3 work has been undertaken for WP
104-90-00, and some Stage 1 and 2 investigation has been undertaken
for WP 166-91-00 but the entire study area has not been completed and
further investigation is required as part of this project. Copies of the
two archaeological reports were provided to URSCS.
9. Traffic Ene:ineerine:
. A CD containing a DTM for GWP 166-91-00 and HDS sections for GWP
104-90-00 was provided to URS Cole Shennan. URS Cole Shennan will
provide HDS cross-sections at a preliminary level only (ie no updates for
drainage);
. Traffic staging drawings and temporary traffic signal layout is required to
accommodate structure rehabilitation at the CPR and North River;
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. The existing design speed of 100 km/h shall be maintained along Highway
12 (with reduction at Westminster);
CSA
. The SE comer of Highway 12 and Lower Big Cute Road appears to be used
as a parking area. MTO may consider placing granular base as part of
roadway improvements.
CSA
10. Traffic Eneineerine
Background calculations for truck climbing lane warrants to be forwarded to
URS Cole Shennan. URSCSA will review previously selected location to
confinn it is the best solution. MTO Traffic
11. Information from the Ministry
Infonnation listed under Agendas Item 11 was provided to URS Cole Shennan.
. B. Goudeseune to check on the availability of OBM drawings for this job; MTO P&D
. A request for additional infonnation was circulated to Johanna Black.
Digital copies of all AIS collision data to be forwarded to URS Cole
Shennan. MTO Traffic
12. Other Business
. All inquiries from the media shall be directed to B. Goudeseune;
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. One original copy of invoice to be forwarded to the attention of Therese
Venerus, Engineering Services Clerk. Invoices shall be accompanied by a
project update sheet;
CSA
. Communication between project team members is permitted.
Goudeseune shall be copied on all Emails and transmittals;
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. The next Progress Meeting has been scheduled for March 27, 2002.
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Submitted by: Tim Sorochinsky, P.Eng.
Project Manager
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PROJECT:
PROGRESS 30% Meeting
MEETING No.
GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 Easterly to City of OriIlia West
Limit.
PROJECT No. CN29902016
DATE: Apri13,2002
LOCATION:
TIME:
URS Cole Sherman Boardroom A
10:00 a.m.
PURPOSE:
Progress Meeting - 30%
PRESENT:
Randy McIntyre
Tim Sorochinsky
Mike Bricks
Kevin Phillips
Matthew Hum
- MTO Planning & Design
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
Items Description
Action by:
1. Review Minutes of Previous Meetinl!
Comments received from the previous Minutes are noted as follows:
· Item 2 - GWP 104-90-00 and GWP 16-91-00 - project limits are west of
Simcoe Road 22;
· Section 8, first paragraph, last two sentences relate to GWP 104-90-00, not
GWP 166-91-00;
· Section 8, first bullet - Wednesday and Saturday were intended as examples.
Saturday is preferred, the other day is flexible;
· Archaeological Stage 1,2 and 3 work has been undertaken for WP 104-90-
00, and some Stage 1 and 2 investigation has been undertaken for WP 166-
91-00, but the entire study area has not been completed and further
investigation is required as part of this project. Copies of the two
archaeological reports were provided to CSA.
2. Proiect Status and Schedule
T. Sorochinsky reviewed the project status and schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
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The date for PIC#l originally scheduled for April 3 2002 has been postponed.
M. Bricks noted that three weeks of preparation time for PIC#1 is required upon
approval of PIC material. R. McIntyre noted that PIC material could be
approved by MTO Management staff during the OPSEU strike. A revised
project schedule identifying a likely delay of two months for PIC#1 was
circulated. A two month delay for PIC#1 would result in a change of final
submission date from September 18 to November 18. URS Cole Sherman will
minimize the delay by initiating the preparation of PIC#1 notices and display
boards.
Structural
Site investigations of Coldwater Bridge over CNR and North River Culvert have
been completed. Structural evaluation of Coldwater Bridge over CNR is in
progress.
Highway Engineering
Plans identifying the preferred alternative for the truck climbing lane and for
four laning have been initiated. Plans for utility markups have been forwarded to
utility companies (Hydro One, Bell, Enbridge Consumers Gas, Rogers Cable and
Trans Canada Pipeline) for markup. Field investigations for drainage and
hydrology component will be initiated within the month. It was noted that there
is no geotechnical component included with this assignment. R. McIntyre to
confirm if any previous geotechnical recommendations exist for this job.
Environmental
It was noted that only one response was received from the initial maHout. CSA
to prepare and forward PIC display boards and notices for review by MTO with
1 week.
Electrical Engineering
Site meeting with T. Christensen was cancelled due to the OPSUE strike. R.
McIntyre suggested that A. Goel arrange a site meeting with Bruce Carol, (519)-
873-4147 to initiate the electrical component.
Traffic Engineering
A copy of the Draft Traffic Operations Report was forwarded to MTO for review
on March 8, 2002.
URS Cole Sherman was requested to revise the Traffic Operations Report to
reflect a 10 year planning horizon. R. McIntyre acknowledged that this would
represent a change in scope to the original Terms of Reference. Traffic volumes
for 2000 was provided to K. Phillips. Report to be reissued within 2 weeks.
R. McIntyre noted that the LOS analysis may be understated in the areas where
the Truck Climbing Lane is proposed. CSA will review LOS calculations in this
area.
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3.
Legal Agreement & QC Report
A copy of the signed Legal Agreement was provided to URS Cole Shennan. The
QC Plan submitted to MTO on March 1,2002 has been accepted by MTO.
4.
Draft Traffic Operations Report
K. Phillips presented a summary of intersection improvements as recommended
in the Traffic Operations Report.
County Road 23, Sturgeon Bay Road
Traffic operation concerns at this intersection were previously addressed by the
installation of an overhead flashing amber. It was suggested that intersection
operations be reviewed during the detail design stage to confinn whether
operations have improved.
CoJdwater RoadIW oodrow Road
Construction of eastbound and westbound exclusive left turn lanes (15 metres of
storage) to address poor coHision experience associated with substandard
geometries and poor sight lines. Highway 12 structure over the Coldwater River
has a crest K=15 which satisfies a design speed of 60 kmIh. North abutment of
structure is approximately 200m from the intersection. Northbound left turn
taper to be shortened to avoid impacting the structure.
Lower Big Chute Road
Illegal parking of vehicles in the SE quadrant of the intersection will be
eliminated by constructing a barrier curb around the SE intersection radius and
constructing a ditch. Skew angle to be corrected to 90 degrees. Eastbound right
turn channelization to southbound Lower Big Chute Road to be removed and
replaced by either a right turn lane and taper or minimum 60m taper.
Stagecoach Rd./Moonstone Rd. 19
Construction of eastbound and westbound exclusive left turn lanes (15 metres of
storage) along Highway 12 to address vehicular demand and poor collision
experience associated with combined horizontal and vertical curves at the
intersection.
Anderson Line 12/01d Medonte Line 12, Medonte Rd.2
Intersections have skews of 55 degrees and 50 degrees respectively, with very
small volumes. No operational problems have been noted at these intersections.
Municipality and school boards will be contacted prior to recommending
improvements.
Warminster Sideroad
Construction of eastbound and westbound exclusive left turn lanes (15 and 25
metres of storage, respectively) to address vehicular demand and poor collision
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experience. The 2.5m shoulder widths will be reduced to a minimum width of
1.0m through the intersection to accommodate the left turn lanes. In addition,
illumination is recommended at the intersection to address night time collision
experience and to complement the existing pedestrian crosswalk on the east leg
of the intersection.
County Road 22 (Horseshoe Valley Rd.)
Construction of an eastbound exclusive left turn lane and retaining the existing
westbound exclusive left turn lane (15 and 60 metres of storage, respectively).
Construction of northbound and southbound exclusive left turn lanes (15 metres
of storage) and northbound right turn lane and taper. Intersection to be retrofitted
with permanent traffic signals.
Wainman Line/Bass Lake Rd.
Construction of northbound and southbound exclusive left turn lanes (19 and 38
metres of storage, respectively as well as retaining the existing exclusive left turn
lanes on the eastbound and westbound approaches (15 metres of storage).
Fairgrounds RdJHarvie Settlement Rd.
Construction of eastbound and westbound exclusive left turn lanes (15 metres of
storage) to address poor collision experience associated with substandard sight
lines on the east leg of the intersection. The existing exclusive right turn lane on
the westbound approach will be retained in the event that the sight lines on the
east leg cannot be improved. Fairgrounds Rd/Harvie Settlement Road will be
realigned to improve the skew (similar to alignment shown on old ETR plates).
The substandard crest curve K=50, design speed 90krn/h located immediately to
the east of the intersection will be flattened to improve sight lines (turning and
decision sight distances).
R. McIntyre concurred with the above noted intersection improvements. CSA
will proceed to develop preliminary layouts as noted above. The above noted
improvements shall be designed as per MTO design standards. Alternatives will
be considered only at locations where the standard design generates significant
impacts.
CSA
5. Review of Proposed Improvements
T. Sorochinsky provided a summary of recommended mainline improvements:
Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane North of Warminster
The preferred layout of the truck climbing lane was presented. The following
comments were noted:
· The north limit of the truck climbing lane should be extended north of
Demont Drive to avoid conflicts with the intersection. A 2.5 metre paved
shoulder should be retained through this area.
· Consideration should be given to widen the Highway 12 platform by an
additional 1.25m to allow for a future four lane section including a 1m flush
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· Mt. St. Louis Road will be realigned to improve the skew to 90 degrees.
During the RFP stage, MTO noted that there were some operational concerns
noted at Conder Drive. Our collision analysis did not reveal any operational
problems at this location. R. McIntyre to confinn whether there is any other
infonnation regarding this comment on file. Additional infonnation will be
gathered from the PIC.
Four Laning Alternative
The preferred layout for the four laning section was presented. Four laning will
include a four lane rural cross-section with a 1m flush median. Generally, the
widening is symmetrical around the centre line. All signalized intersections will
be urbanized as recommended by MTO. Transition from two to four lanes will
occur west of County Road 22, east of Town Line.
General comments:
· Alternative mainline widening scenarios will be considered in areas of high
impact only. As an example, an alternative for four laning Highway 12 to
the north side will be considered between Sta 11+300 to Sta 12+100 to
minimize impacts to local residents;
· All existing mountable curbs at intersections shall be replaced by mountable
curbs;
· Curb and gutter to be used at all signalized intersections, beginning at the
location where left turn lane tapers start on all four legs of the intersection;
· Areas of property to be denoted on the plan for the PIC;
· Ownership of lighting (MTO or Municipal) shall be determined.
6. Other Business
· The next Progress Meeting has been tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2002.
Submitted by: Tim Sorochinsky, P.Eng.
Project Manager
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GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 Easterly to City of Orillia West
Limit.
PROJECT No. CN29902016
LOCATION:
PURPOSE:
PRESENT:
MINUTES OF MEETING
PROGRESS 2
MEETING No.
DATE: May 21,2002
TIME:
10:00 a.m.
MTO SW Region, Boardroom 3A
Items' Description
Progress Meeting - 2
Randy McIntyre
Johanna Black
Andrew Turnbull
Dave Harris
Matt Marck
Tim Sorochinsky
Mike Bricks
Kevin Phillips
Matthew Hum
2. Project Status and Schedule
Cole, Sherman & Associates Limited
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill. Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
Fax: 905.882.4399
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Traffic
- MTO Structural
- MTO Geotechnical
- MTO Operations (Owen Sound)
- URS Cole Shennan
- URS Cole Shennan
- URS Cole Shennan
- URS Cole Shennan
Action by:
1. Review Minutes of Pro2:ress Meetin2: - 30%
Review of action items from the previous Minutes are noted as follows:
. Project schedule will be updated upon verification of PIC #1 date;
. CSA to add Orillia Power Generation to utilities contact list;
. Electrical Site Meeting has been rescheduled for June 5, 2002.
T. Sorochinsky briefly reviewed the project status and schedule. The second PIC
will be deferred to the second week of September. The project completion date
remains November 18, 2002. An updated schedule will be forwarded to R.
McIntyre for review.
CSA
Structural
Structural evaluation of Cold water Bridge over CNR and rehabilitation
recommendations for North River Culvert has been completed. Morrison
Hershfield is in the process of preparing Preliminary General Arrangement (GA)
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drawings and Structural Design Reports for both structures.
Highway Engineering
CSA has received utility markup plans from Trans Canada Pipeline, Rogers
Cable, Hydro One and Enbridge Consumers Gas. Bell Canada utility markup
plans will be forwarded to CSA by the end of the month.
Plans of the proposed improvements for the intersections, 4-lane widening and
truck climbing lane were forwarded to the ministry on May 10,2002 for review.
Comments are summarized under item 4 of these minutes.
Field investigations for the drainage and hydrology component have been
completed.
Environmental
The date for PIC #1 originally scheduled for April 3, 2002 has been rescheduled
for June 13,2002. M. Bricks noted that the notification letters should be mailed
out to local residents and various agencies by the end of this week if the PIC is
planned for June 13, 2002. CSA will finalize the PIC material, PIC display
boards and notices, and forward it to the MTO for review and comments.
Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Site Meeting has been reschedule for June 5, 2002. A. Goel (Goel
Group), Johanna Black (MTO Traffic), Tom Christensen (MTO Electrical) and
Bob Fortier (MTO District) to a attend.
Traffic Engineering
URS Cole Shennan is currently revising the Traffic Operations Report to reflect
a 10-year planning horizon as per MTO request. The draft Traffic Operations
Report will be reissued to MTO by early June.
3.
Draft Traffic Operations Report
New 2000 traffic volumes for Highway 12 were provided to CSA at the last
progress meeting. The Traffic Operations Report will be updated to include the
2012 horizontal year. K. Phillips distributed a memorandum highlighting key
findings from the updated analysis. The significant findings are as follows:
Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 221H0rseshoe Valley Rd. to the City of
Orillia western limits is currently operating close to capacity at LOS "E" and
warrants four-laning;
Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 19/Moonstone Rd. to Simcoe Road
22/Horseshoe Valley Rd. is expected to operate at LOS "D" for the 2002,
2007, and 2012 horizon years, with and without the proposed truck climbing
lane (TCL). A passing lane would be warranted but lane obsolescence
would be reached as well. Since this segment of the highway would be
operating close to LOS "E", additional capacity improvements such as 4-lane
widening should be considered for this segment of the highway for 2012;
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Highway 12 from Coldwater Road to Simcoe Road 19/Moonstone Road is
expected to operate with acceptable levels of service by 2007 and enter the
initial stage of LOS "D" by 2012;
Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23Nasey Rd. to Coldwater Road is expected
to operate with good levels of service by 2012;
Miscellaneous turn lane and storage lane requirements on Highway 12 based
on new traffic data and 2012 horizon year;
Signalized control warranted at the intersection of Highway 12 at Simcoe
Road 23Nasey Rd. by 2012.
R. McIntyre to review the 4-laning requirements for Highway 12 between
Simcoe Road 191M00nstone Rd. to Simcoe Road 221H0rseshoe Valley Rd. with
Senior Management. R. McIntyre to advise CSA before Friday May 24, 2002 as
to MTO's decision. PIC ad and notification letters may require updating.
4. Hi2hwav En2ineerin2 - Review of Alternatives
Plans of the recommended improvements and alternatives for Highway 12 were
distributed to the attendees for discussion. The following is a summary of
comments:
County Road 23 (Vasey Rd.)/Sturgeon Bay Road
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii instead of a 20m radius.
Coldwater Road/W oodrow Road
Realign Woodrow Rd. with Cold water Rd. to reflect primary movement of
traffic;
Remove the channelized right-turn lane;
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii;
The township of Medonte should be contacted for feedback regarding the
Woodrow Rd. realignment;
"Entrance Closed" label to be removed.
MTO District to review status of all entrances along the corridor.
Lower Big Chute Road
Remove the right-turn taper;
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii;
Show the location of barrier curb/gutter and ditch.
Stagecoach Rd.IMoonstone Rd. 19
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii;
Extend the "Match Existing" limits on Stagecoach Rd. beyond Orr Farm Rd.
Warminster Sideroad
Show 2.5m paved shoulder;
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii.
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County Road 22 (Horseshoe Valley Rd.) including Bass Line and Digby
Road
Show curb/gutter at the Horseshoe Valley Rd.!Highway 12 intersection;
The township of Orillia should be contacted for feedback with regards to the
proposed modifications to Bass Line and Digby Road.
Wainman Line/Bass Lake Rd.
Entrances to be extended to match realigned Bass Lake Rd;
Show curb/gutter at the Wainman Line !Highway 12 intersection.
Sunset Cres.
Remove the right-turn taper.
Fairgrounds Rd./Harvie Settlement Rd. and Profile
Verify the roadway design to ensure that adequate drainage is provide;
Consider fully paved shoulders and curb/gutter on Hwy 12 along the 4.7%
grade;
Provide for WB-17.5 truck turning radii for Fairgrounds Rd.
Truck Climbing Lane
Consider fully paved shoulders and curb/gutter on Hwy 12 along the truck
climbing section;
Consider widening Hwy 12 to 4 lanes along this segment to meet future
traffic demands (as noted in Traffic Operations Report).
4-Lane Widening
Rob Klein from MMM will be contacted by MTO to provide drawings for 4-
lane widening east of G.W.P. 104-90-00 limits.
General comments:
All existing mountable curbs at intersections shall be replaced by mountable
curbs;
Curb and gutter to be used at all signalized intersections;
Areas of property required will be denoted (thick dashed-line) on the plans
for PIC #1;
· MTO noted that there were some operational concerns at Conder Drive. Our
collision analysis did not reveal any operational problems at this location.
CSA will consider adding a left-turn slip around at this intersection.
5. Maintenance Issues
It was noted that during a field investigation, five culverts were identified to be
in poor condition. The location and condition of the culverts are as follows:
Station 18+359 (TWP Medonte) - shoulder and side slope is partially
eroded.
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Station 21+233 (TWP Medonte)
Station 10+161 (TWP Orillia)
Station 12+511 (TWP Orillia)
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side slope is eroded, and culvert is
partially filled with boulders.
- shoulder is eroded and culvert is partially
filled with debris.
- culvert is partially filled with debris.
- exposed footing.
It was noted that the watercourse at Station 18+975 has been identified as a
wann water stream and is subjected to MNR timing requirements for in-water
works.
CSA has initiated documenting this infonnation. A Culvert Assessment Report
will be included as part of the Hydrology deliverable.
6. Public Information Centre #1
CSA
The PIC is tentatively schedule for June 13, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Wanninster (Note - the time was
subsequently changed from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). It was noted that the public
agencies will be invited to attend an hour before the PIC. R. McIntyre requested
that a "dry-run" for PIC #1 with the project team be held. Time and date to be
confinned.
7. Other Business
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· CSA will forward a copy of the utility contact list for Hwy 12 to Matt
Marek.
CSA
· The next Progress Meeting has been tentatively scheduled for July 18,2002.
Submitted by: Matthew Hum, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
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PROJECT: GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 Easterly to City of Orillia West
Limit.
PROJECT No. CN29902016
PROGRESS 3
MEETING No.
DATE: September 10,2002
lOCATION:
MTO SW Region, Boardroom 3A
TIME:
10:30 a.m.
PURPOSE:
Progress Meeting - 3
PRESENT:
Randy McIntyre
Johanna Black
Andrew Turnbull
Cathy Giesbrecht
Tim Sorochinsky
Mike Bricks
Matthew Hum
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Traffic
- MTO Structural
- MTO Environment
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
Items Description
Action by:
1. Project Status and Schedule
T. Sorochinsky briefly reviewed the project status and schedule.
Environmental
The Evaluation of Highway 12 Truck Climbing Lane Alternatives and the
Evaluation of Highway 12 Widening Alternatives were completed in late August
and forward to the MTO for review and comments. C. Giesbrecht agreed to
review the evaluations and provide any comments to CSA a week prior to the
PIC.
MTO Env
The draft Natural Science Technical Report and draft Drainage and Hydrology
Report was submitted to MTO at this meeting. The Secondary Resources and
Groundwater Investigation & Property Waste and Contamination Assessment
Report was submitted last week. C. Giesbrecht agreed to review these reports
and provide any comments to CSA. CSA will arrange a meeting with MNR for
late September/early October. MTO Env/CSA
CSA has received approximately 70 Pennission to Enter Fonns from property
owners impacted by the proposed widening and improvements within the study
area. It was noted that ASI will start the Stage 2 Archeological field
investigation early next week. CSA will advise M. Cooper from ASI to contact
Peter regarding the archeological site at the SW quadrant of Bass Lake Rd and
Highway 12. CSAJASI
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
Cole, Sherman & Associates Limited
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thomhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
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T. Sorochinsky noted that draft TESR will be submitted to MTO In early
October to meet the environment clearance by late November 2002.
Highway Engineering
The draft Design Criteria and the construction cost for both GWP 166-91-00 and
104-90-00 files was email to MTO for review. Construction cost for both GWPs
will be modified to reflect a two lane reconstruction of Highway 12 under GWP
166-91-00.
R. McIntyre indicated that precise property requirements should be shown on the
drawings at the PIC. CSA agreed to show a dimensions depicting the additional
property required from the existing ROW as required on the plans.
MTO will provide CSA with a plan showing the existing property limits at the
SE quadrant of Lower Big Chute Rd. A smoother realignment of Lower Big
Chute Rd. could be achieved by eliminating the reverse curves.
Traffic Engineering
The Traffic Operations Report was updated to include the future 2012 traffic
operations and the final report will be submitted to MTO in late September. J.
Black to review and provide comments back to CSA.
Electrical Engineering
The draft Electrical Report was submitted to MTO in late August for review.
Comments have been received from Tom Christensen and Randy MacIntrye.
Bridge Engineering
Final copies of the structural design reports for the Coldwater CPR overhead and
the North River culvert was forwarded to MTO on September 6, 2002. MTO
will confirm whether the North River culvert is a navigable watercourse.
It was noted that during the rehabilitation of the Cold water CPR Overhead
Bridge, the bridge will be reduced to one lane, with traffic control provided by
temporary traffic signals. Maximum opening for traffic is 3.63 m measured from
edge of curb to edge of barrier. A speed reduction will be specified through the
work zone. Speed will be controlled by temporary traffic signals. In addition,
rumble strips could be considered as a means of reducing speed. Temporary
illumination along the bridge to ease operation should be considered. Feasibility
of mounting a temporary lighting pole on this structure will be investigated.
A detour around the CPR structure could be considered by diverting traffic to
Moonstone Rd. 19, Highway 400 and Lower Big Chute Rd. Improvements to
Moonstone Rd. 19 would be required if a full detour is proposed. It was agreed
that the detour will be used as an option in case of emergencies, and will not be
documented in the TESR. The detour could also be used for oversized vehicles.
Maximum out-of-way travel is 5 - 7 minutes.
It will be documented in the PDR that CPR must be notified of the proposed
improvement to the Coldwater CPR Overhead Bridge.
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2. Presentation to Senior Manaeement
A presentation to Senior Management will be held later this afternoon at 2:00
p.m. in Boardroom 3A. T. Sorochinsky will give the presentation, which
includes overhead slides of the study process and recommendations. Copies of
the presentation package were distributed to the project team. Full size plans of
the preferred truck climbing lane and 4 lane widening will also be available for
VIeWIng.
3.
Public Information Centre #2
The 2nd PIC has been scheduled for September 25,2002 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Warminster. It was noted that the
public agencies will be invited to attend an hour before the PIC. R. McIntyre
requested that the project team arrive around 1 :00 p.m. for a "dry-run" of the
PIC.
Copies of the PIC#2 display boards were distributed to the project team for their
review. Additional comments on the display boards should be forwarded to CSA
before September 20, 2002. Preliminary comments are as follows:
· Mitigation table should be added;
· On key plan, ensure that structure rehab symbols are placed at the
correct location. Also, replace traffic signal symbol with note
identifying where traffic signals are proposed;
· Specify that the schedule for four-Ianing has not been set; consider
listing improvements by GWP's;
· It was agreed that long tenn improvements under GWP 166-91-00 will
not be presented at PIC #2
CSA will forward a copy of the PIC #2 final news ad along with publishing dates
and names of the newspapers to MTO.
C. Giesbrecht indicated that a separate letter should be sent to property owners
directly impacted by the preferred design.
Notification letters to government agencies will be mailed out today (September
10,2002) and the public letters will be mailed out September 11,2002.
4. Other Business
· Add note should be specified in the PDR to indicate that school buses should
be advised to plan accordingly for operations on four-lane Highway 12.
Submitted by: Matthew Hum, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
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PROJECT: GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 Easterly to City of Orillia West
Limit.
PROJECT No. CN299020 16
MEETING No. Exec. 1
DATE: September 10, 2002
LOCATION:
TIME:
2:00 p.m.
MTO SW Region, Boardroom 3A
PURPOSE:
Presentation of Recommended Alternatives
PRESENT:
Peter Jackson
Kevin Bentley
Steve Killaire
Roger Ward
Jennifer Graham Harkness
Michael Kelly
Randy McIntyre
Andrew Turnbull
Cathy Giesbrecht
Tim Sorochinsky
Mike Bricks
Matthew Hum
- MTO Regional Director
- MTO Manager of Engineering
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Traffic
- MTO Area Engineer
- MTO Area Operations Engineer
- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Structural
- MTO Environment
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
- URS Cole Sherman
Items Description
Action by:
1. Presentation
The Highway 12 Planning Study identifies deficiencies, and addresses needs for
improvements related to traffic operations, capacity and safety along the
Highway 12 corridor between Coldwater and Oril1ia.
T. Sorochinsky presented an overview of the study process and
recommendations, including:
Study Area;
Study Schedule;
Study Purpose and Scope of Work;
· Typical Sections;
· Recommendations (Intersection and Mainline Improvements, Structural,
Drainage and Electrical);
· Construction Cost.
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
Cole, Sherman & Associates Limited
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill. Ontario. Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
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The following is a summary of comments discussed during the presentation:
· CSA will review the realignment and tie-in of Lower Big Chute Rd to
Highway 12. A smoother realignment of Lower Big Chute Rd. could be
achieved by eliminating the reverse curves.
· Consideration should be given to upgrading all (8) of the substandard
vertical crest curves to a design speed of 100 km/h. CSA will prepare
alternatives for curve correction and associated costs for review by MTO.
· CSA will consider minimizing the property taking at the SW quadrant of
Highway 12 and M1. S1. Louis Rd by applying a different skew.
· It was noted that a culvert in the vicinity of Bass Lake Rd and Highway 12
was experiencing drainage problems. CSA will investigate this issue.
CSA
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Senior Management concurred with the recommendations. The recommendations
will be presented to the public at PIC#2 on September 25, 2002.
Submitted by: Matthew Hum, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
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PROJECT:
GWP 166-91-00, 104-90-00
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study from
Simcoe Rd. 23 Easterly to City of OriIlia West
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MEETING No. 1
PROJECT No. CN299020 16.00
LOCATION: MNR Midhurst Office
DATE: September 24,2002
TIME: 1 :00 p.m.
PURPOSE:
PRESENT:
Meeting with MNR to review the natural sciences components of this assignment.
Brad Allan
Randy Mclntrye
Cathy Giesbrecht
Cam Haddow
Tim Sorochinksky
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- MTO Planning & Design
- MTO Environment
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Action by:
1. Introduction
Tim Sororchinsky presented an overview of the project, including a summary of existing
conditions and proposed improvements. The study project limits along Highway 12 are
from Simcoe Rd. 23 easterly to City of OriIlia west limit.
Proposed improvements for G.W.P. 166-91-00 include pavement rehabilitation
throughout, pavement widening to MTO standards (including a truck climbing lane),
intersection improvements (including turning lanes and intersection realignments),
structure rehabilitation at two locations, and drainage improvements as required.
Proposed improvements for G.W.P. 104-90-00 include four laning of Highway 12 from
west of Horshoe Valley Rd easterly to the City of OriIlia west limit, intersection
improvements and upgraded traffic signals.
2. Natural Sciences - Existing Conditions
C. Haddow summarized significant natural features located within the study
area:
. Seven different vegetation communities and 10 smaller private
plantations;
. Six crossings of Highway 12 are considered fish habitat;
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd.
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
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Marchmant Swamp Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) at the
North River;
. Moonstone Northeast Regional Significant Sciences ANSI located
near the village of Coldwater;
No significant deer wintering habitat were identified within the study limits.
No observations of significant habitat for Vulnerable Threatened or
Endangered (VTE) species are present within the study limits. Additional
details regarding existing natural conditions are outlined in the Draft
Natural Sciences Report.
3. General Discussion
Generally, very minor impacts to the Natural Environment are anticipated as
part of the proposed work. There are no expected impacts to the
Marchmant Swamp PSW, Moonstone Northeast Regional Significant
Science ANSI and VTE species. Minor impacts are anticipated at the
culvert crossings. MNR to provide in water timing restrictions for all
watercourses. Timing restrictions at all culvert locations should reflect both
coldwater and warmwater systems. The following is a discussion of
impacts and mitigation at key locations:
County Rd. 23Nasey Rd. (Sta.l0+003)
· No impact to coldwater fisheries at stream crossmg at the
intersection;
· MNR suggested shrub/tree canopy plantings along the east side of the
drain in the NE quadrant to help preserve brook trout habitat.
Coldwater River
· Although no in-water work is proposed at the Coldwater bridge,
grade flattening at structure approaches will result in minor
modification and/or relocation of existing highway ditches. Straw
bale check dams will be specified during construction to minimize
intrusion of sediment into the river.
Culvert Replacement at Crossing Sta. 11+032, and Purbrook Creek
(Sta. 18+359)
· Granular substrate should be added to culvert bottom;
· New culvert to be countersunk 10% below streambed.
Culvert Extensions at Tributary of Purbrook Creek (Sta. 18+957)
· All culvert extensions greater than 66 feet (20m) in length and stream
realignments may require approvals by DFO during detail design.
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North River Culvert
. Minor rehabilitation work is required for this structure; in-water work
limited to placement of scaffolding in river.
. Coast Guard shall be notified of proposed work, and to confirm
navigability.
4. Other Issues
. Groundwater impacts will be addressed in detail design;
. Need for fisheries compensation will be determined during detail
design;
. A draft report was provided to MNR for review and comment. MNR to
provide comments by Oct 11, 2002.
After the meeting, MNR indicated that construction tInnng restnctIons
should be specified for all crossings between September 15 to June 30 to
reflect both warm and cold water fisheries.
Submitted by:
Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
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PROJECT: Highway 12 Planning Study
226 Stagecoach Rd.
PROJECT No. CN299020 16
LOCATION: URS Cole Sherman
MEETING No. 1
DATE: March 4,2002
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PURPOSE:
PRESENT:
Response to Letter
Murray Boyce
- 278 St. Germain Ave. Toronto ON M5M lW3
MCB@primus.ca
- URS Cole Sherman
Tim Sorochinsky
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Action by:
Requested information on improvements near Stagecoach Rd.;
Requested that name be added to contact list.
Submitted by:
Tim Sorochinsky, P.Eng.
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd.
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
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PROJECT: Highway 12 Planning Study
PROJECT No. CN299020 16
LOCATION: URS Cole Shennan
MEETING No. 1
DATE: June 6, 2002
TIME: 11 :30 a.m.
PURPOSE:
PRESENT:
Utilities
Paul Orser
Matthew Hum
- OriHia Power
- URS Cole Shennan
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Description
Contacted Paul Orser regarding potential utilities within the Highway 12
Study Area. Paul. stated that "Orillia Power has no utilities west beyond
the City Limits of Orillia along Highway 12".
Action by:
Submitted by:
Matthew Hum, P.Eng.
PLEASE NOTE: If your records of this meeting do not agree with this document, or if there are any omissions, please advise the
writer at once, otherwise the contents of this document shall be assumed accurate and correct.
URS Cole, Sherman & Associates Ltd.
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7N9
Tel: 905.882.4401
Fax: 905.882.4399
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Medonte, County of Simcoe, Province of Ontario
We apologize for the delay in responding to your enquiry.
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Waters Protection; however in order for us to proceed with the process of your application, we require
three copies of the final design drawings. Vertical and horizontal clearances as noted in the drawings are
acceptable for processing.
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Geotechnical Section, Southwestern R~ioD, London
Fax: (519) 873-4403
To:
Brian Goudeseune
Senior Project Manager
Planning and Design
Southwestern Region
Date: July 07, 2000
RE: Preliminary Pavement Design Recommendations, Hwy 12 from Prices Corners to Simcoe
Road 23 (Vasey Road) \VP 166-91-00
Background:
Provided bdow are the preliminary pavement recommendations for the above noted project. These
preliminary recommendations are based on a review of historical records with no field investigation or
laboratory testing.
l1us Dortion of Hwy 12 traverses the physiographic region known as the Simcoe Lowlands. The main sdJ
types are sandy loarns with good natural drainage. The pavement consists of a cO!lventiona! pavement
structure consisting of 180 mm of aspha1t over full width granulars consisting of 450 rom of Granular
material.
This project involves the rehabilitation of the pavement on Hwy.12 from Prices Corners to the Village of
Coldwater. The existing pavement width is 6.7 m with the partially paved shoulder varying in width from
1.8 m to 3.0 m. Th~ most recent trliffic data available (1999) indicates peak volumes of 7450 vehicles per
day with approximately 7.5 % trucks.
PreliminarY Recommendations:
Based on the present condition of the pavement and its perfonnance it is recommended that the existing
hot mix be pulverized into an existing depth of underlying granular followed by a three lift resurfacing
consisting of 40 mm HL 1 over 100 mrn ofMDBC.
Areas to be W1dened will require removal of the existing asphalt widening plug (300 rom wide by 250 mm
deep) constructed under Contract 78~80. Following this, excavate to provide for a minimum of 140 rom of hot
mix Over 150 mm of Granular' A' over 450 mrn of GTanular B to match the existing pavement structure.
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Dave Harris
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Telephone (705) 722-3555
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February 12,2001
Planning and Design Section
Ministry of Transportation
659 Exeter Road,
London, Ontario
L6E IL3
VIA FAX AND MAIL
1-519-873-4600
Attention:
Cathy Giesbrecht, Environmental Planner
RE: Improvements to Highway 12
From Coldwater to Orillia
G.W.P.166-91-00
County of Simcoe
District #33 - Owen Sound
Dear Cathy;
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the above noted project. We have a school located at
Highway 12 and Harvie Settlement Road. The Board would be interested in the following information as
the project progresses:
· Any required road widening adjacent Highway 12 to access the impact on our school site
· The design of the proposed four-laning of Highway 12 from Coldwater to Orillia west city limits- to
assess the impact on our school site which is located adjacent Highway 12
· The intersection improvements proposed for Highway 12 and Harvie Settlement Road
As part of this submission, I am forwarding a copy of the school site survey prepared October 15, 1994.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
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Planning Technician
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Fax: (613) 475-3835
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Brighton, Ontario KOK 1 HO
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February 14,2001
Cathy Giesbrecht
Environmental Planner
Ministry of Transportation - Planning & Design Section
659 Exeter Road
London, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Giesbrecht:
Subject:
Class EA - Preliminary Design Study
Highway 12 (Coldwater to Orillia)
Oro-Medonte & Severn Township, Simcoe County
File Number: G.W.P. 166-91-00
Staff of this Ministry have completed a review of the above-noted report. Consideration has been
given to the matter in terms of the goals, objectives, programs and policies of this Ministry.
The purpose of this study is to identify deficiencies and address needs for improvement to
Highway 12.
If ariy proposed solution extends beyond the eXIstmg right of ways, the least productive
agricultural soils should be utilized. Prime agricultural land includes specialty crop lands andlor
Canada Land Inventory Class 1, 2 & 3 agricultural soils, in this order of priority for protection as
outlined within the province's Provincial Policy Statement.
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659 Exeter Road
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ATTENTION: Ms. Cathy Giesbrecht
Environmental Planner
Re: Hwy. #12 Improvement from Cold water to Orillia
Dear Ms. Giesbrecht:
I faxed an agency response form to your department on February 6, 2001 stating
that the Township of Oro-Medonte had no comments or concerns with regards to
the above-noted project at this time until draft plans were available.
At the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on February 14, 2001, Council felt
that another letter should be sent outlining some of the possible problems or
concerns. I have outlined them for your review as follows:
1. Improvements and illumination of intersections has been a concern of local
residents and the Township had requested illumination of intersections at Bass
Line, Harvie Settlement Road and County Road #19.
2. Drainage concerns at Hwy. #12 and Bass Lake have been noted to local M.T.O.
representatives but no resolution has been received to date.
3. Existing watermain locations and drainage along the Hwy. In the village of
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Re: Hwy. #12 Improvement from Cold water to Orillia
February 16, 2001
4. Localized drainage concerns along Hwy. # 12.
5. Intersection alignments from Township roads onto Hwy. #12.
I trust this information is satisfactory and if you have any further concerns, please
contact the undersigned at (705) 487-6499.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Giesbrecht
Environmental Planner, Planning and Design
Ministry of Transportation
659 Exeter Road
London, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Giesbrecht:
Re:
Improvements to Highway 12 From Coldwater to Orillia
Our File: T05-HCC
Your January 29, 2001 letter to Laura S. Lee regarding the above-captioned project was
referred to us for response.
Our comments with respect to the project are as follows:
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consideration should be given to long term traffic volumes at the Highway 12 I Harvie
Settlement Road intersection;
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traffic signal installations should give consideration to future installation of pre-
emption control for emergency vehicles.
Please also find attached the Agency Response Form.
Yours truly,
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Stan Martinello, P. Eng.
Senior Project Manager
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R. Tudhope, P. Eng., City Engineer
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Attached you will find a listing of this Ministry's Rural Planners and their area of coverage. The
Rural Planners within this Ministry provide comments on EA reports. Please update your
circulation list and circulate any future EA reports to the appropriate Rural Planner within this
Ministry.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact this office.
Yours truly,
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Rural Planner
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400 avenue University
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Heritage and Libraries Branch
Heritage Operations Unit
Tel:( 416)314-7132 Fax:( 416)314-7175
23 February 2001
Penny Young
Ministry of Transportation
Planning & Environmental Office
3rd Floor, Building D
1201 Wilson Avenue
Downsview ON M3M 118
Dear Ms. Young:
RE:
Concurrance with Recommendations of Archaeological Resource Concerns, Highway
12 Improvements, Prices Corners to Coldwater, Simcoe County, G.\V.P. 166-91-00,
MTCR File 012H003
This Ministry has reviewed the report prepared by Archaeological Assessments Ltd. for the Stage 1
and 2 archaeological assessment of portions of the subject property. Approximately 31 % of the
proposed improvement areas were assessed. As a result of the assessment conducted to date, two
archaeological sites were discovered. The report recomrnmends that Stage 3 testing should occur on
both of these sites (BdGv-26 and BdGv-27). This Ministry concurs with that recommendation.
The report also recommends that the remaining proposed improvement sections of this project
should be subject to a Stage 2 archaeological assessment. This Ministry concurs with this
recommendation.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, ~? /
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Heritage Planner
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Facsimile: (519) 873-4600
April 4, 2002
Mr. Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
URS Cole Sherman
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill. Ontario
L3T 7N9
Re: Agreement No. 3005-A-000192, W.P. 166..91-00/104-90..00, Highway 12,
Preliminary Geotechnical Recommendations
Dear Tim:
Further to our April 3rt! meeting and subsequent telephone conversation, attached are the preliminary
geotechnical recommendations (July 7. 2000),
Please ensure that these recommendations are used in your preliminary design and are reflected in
the typical cross sections displayed at the Public Information Centres.
As always, please contact me if you require any further information or clarification.
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933 Ramsey Lake Road, 6TH Floor
Sudbury, Ontario
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June 06,2002
Mr. Tim Sorochinsky, P.Eng.
Project Manager
URS Cole, Sherman and Associates Ltd.
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 7N9
RE: Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
G.W.P. 166-91-00 and 104-90-00
(Ref: CN29902016)
Mr. Sorochinsky:
The purpose of this letter is to thank you, and confirm that the Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines (MNDM) received your notice of External Agency meeting letter
dated May 28, 2002. MNDM will assess the need to attend the meeting at Warminster.
Please continue to keep us informed with regards to this project.
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Regional Land Use Geologist - Southern Ontario
Tel: (705) 670-5737
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R.A. #3, 95 rue Dundas
Brighton, Ontario KOK 1 HO
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Thornhill, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Sorochinsky:
Subject:
Class Environmental Assessment Study - Preliminary Design
Highway 12 (Simcoe County Road 23 - CoJdwater to OriJlia)
Simcoe County
File Number: G.W.P. 166-91-00 & 104-90-00
Staff of this Ministry have completed a review of the above-noted report. Consideration has been
given to the matter in tenns of the goals, objecti ves, programs and policies of this Ministry.
The purpose of this study is to detennine the nature of improvements required to address traffic
needs for this section of Highway 12.
Any proposed solution should utilize the least productive agricultural soils. Prime agricultural
land includes specialty crop lands and I or Canada Land Inventory Class 1, 2, & 3 agricultural
soils, in this order of priority for protection as outlined within the province's Provincial Policy
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. temporary fencing be established to contain cattle where required; and
. culverts be established for access where required.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact this office.
Yours truly,
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Rural Planner
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933 Ramsey Lake Road , 6TH Floor
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Project Manager
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75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 7N9
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RE: Highway 93 Preliminary Design Study
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(Ref: CN29901054)
Mr. Sorochinsky:
The purpose of this letter is to thank you, and confirm that the Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines (MNDM) received your notice of External Team meeting letter
dated July 05, 2002. Unfortunately, an MNDM representative will not be present at the
July 25 meeting in Hillsdale.
Please continue to keep us informed with regards to this project.
Respectfully submitted,
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Regional Land Use Geologist - Southern Ontario
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Heritage & Libraries Branch, Heritage Operations Unit
Tel:(416)314-7143 Fax:(416)314-7175
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Project Manager
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on cultural heritage resources. If areas of heritage potential will be impacted by this project, then our
office would recommend that a heritage assessment be conducted as part of the Class EA. If any
significant heritage or archaeological remains are identified, then any negative impacts would have to be
mitigated by either avoidance or excavation. .
To date, our office has not been provided with detailed information and maps outlining the extent and
type of land disturbance anticipated and the extent of previous disturbance within the study area. With .
this information I will be able to determine what portions of the project, if any, may exhibit potential for
impacting heritage resources, and thus would require an assessment to inventory all heritage resources .
present, and determine what mitigation work, if any, may be required.
I trust that this is of assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
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Dear Mr. Sorochinsky:
Subject:
Class Environmental Assessment Study - Preliminary Design
Highway 93 (North of Highway 400 to Waverly)
Simcoe County
File Number: G.W.P.91-00-00
Staff of this Ministry have completed a review of the above-noted report. Consideration has been
given to the matter in tenns of the goals, objectives, programs and policies of this Ministry.
The purpose of this study is to detennine the nature of improvements required to address traffic
needs for this section of Highway 93.
Any proposed solution should utilize the least productive agricultural soils. Prime agricultural
land includes specialty crop lands and / or Canada Land Inventory Class 1, 2, & 3 agricultural
soils, in this order of priority for protection as outlined within the province's Provincial Policy
Statement (1997). Agricultural operations should also be avoided wherever possible.
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Any agricultural lands affected by this undertaking should have:
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Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact this office.
Yours truly,
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Township of Oro-Medonte, Township of Severn, City of Orillia, County of Simcoe
(G.W.P.I66-91-00)
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County of Simcoe
G.W.P. 166-91-00/104-90-00
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ROUND #1
SUMMARY REPORT
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1.0 INTR 0 D U CTI 0 N ...................................................................................................... 1
2.0 PURPOSE............ ...... ............. .......... ....... ... .... ..... ....... ..... ....... .................... ....... .... ...... 1
3.0 PUBLI C N OTIFI CA TI ON ........................................................................................ 1
4.0 PRE PIC MEETIN G .................................................................................................. .2
5.0 DISPLAY MA TERIAL.............................................................................................. 2
6.0 ATTENDANCE! SUMMARY OF COMMENTS ................................................... 3
APPENDIX A
News Ad & Notice Letters
APPENDIX B
Displays! Information Package
Public Consultation Round # I Summary Repol1
June 2002
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
A Public Infonnation Centre was held regarding improvements to address traffic operation,
capacity and safety needs associated with Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly
to the City of Orillia West Limit. The Infonnation Centre provided the public an opportunity to
review and discuss the project with representatives of the Project Team.
The infonnation centre was held on:
Thursday June 13, 2002
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
Representatives of URS Cole Shennan and the Ministry of Transportation staffed the Public
Information Centre.
2.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Public Infonnation Centre (PIC) was to introduce the study, present the
alternatives under consideration and provided the public an opportunity to comment on the
following:
· Study Area
· Problem Statement
· Study Purpose
· Environmental Assessment Process
· Study Schedule
· Planning Alternatives
· Evaluation Process and Criteria
· What's Next
3.0 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Prior to the PIC, the following measures were carried out in order to make details of the
infonnation centre known to study area residents and interested members of the public:
1. An Ontario Government Notice (Notice of Public Infonnation Centre) was placed in the
following newspapers:
· OriIlia Today - Tuesday June 4th and Saturday June gth, 2002
Orillia Packet & Times - Wednesday June 5th and Saturday June gl\ 2002
(See Appendix A for News Advertisement)
2. Letters dated May 2gth, 2002 were directly sent to owners and tenants abutting the
Highway 12 corridor throughout the project limits as well as to those people on the
Public Consultation RounJ # 1 ~ummaI}' Report
June 2m2
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
G.W.P.I66.9I..oo/I04-90-00
Project Team's mailing list, including government agencies and mInIstries,
municipalities, interest groups, and individuals who requested to be added to the mailing
list. (See Appendix A for letters).
3. Telephone calls were placed to external agencies to confirm attendance for the External
Team Meeting.
4.0 PRE PIC MEETING
An External Team Meeting was offered prior to the Public Information Centre on Thursday June
13th, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. The purpose of the meeting
was to discuss project needs, alternatives under consideration and issues concerning the Highway
12 corridor.
The following agencies were in attendance:
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Jerry Ball- Township of Oro-Medonte
Doug Miller - MPP Representative
Keith Mathieson - Township of Oro-Medonte
Bill Brown - County of Simcoe
Larry Faulkner - OPP (Barrie)
Ross Cotton - County of Simcoe
Phil Sled - Township of Severn
Doug Beach - Township of Severn
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The following display material was presented at the Public Information Centre
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Welcome to the PIC / Purpose of the PIC
Study Area
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Study Purpose
Environmental Assessment Process
Overview of the Class EA Process
Study Schedule
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· Evaluation Process and Criteria
· What's Next
Refer to Appendix B for displays/information package.
6.0 ATTENDANCE! SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
A total of 62 members of the public chose to sign the visitor's register for the Public Infonnation
Centre.
In addition to verbal comments, the Project Team encouraged visitors to express, in writing, all
concerns or comments they had regarding the infonnation presented. To date, twenty-eight (28)
written comments have been received.
The following summarizes the comments, issues and concerns raised at the PIC:
. Improvements to Mount St. Louis Road intersection is required (e.g. left turn lane) 7
. Drainage impacts (e.g. water table) 5
. Impacts to property (e.g. property requirements, resale) 3
. Request for bicycle lanes and sidewalks/footpaths to be incorporated into the plans 3
. Impacts to vegetation 2
. Install traffic signals at Fairgrounds Road 2
. Road resurfacing 1
. Property entrance separation 1
. Advisory signs on top of the hill in Warminster for trucks traveling westbound 1
. Vibration effects due to construction 1
. Traffic speed through Warminster 1
. Treatment of ground water before it enters Bass Lake 1
. Improve lighting at Bass Line 1
. Upgrade ditches and shoulders to prevent erosion and gravel washing into fields 1
. Noise impacts 1
. Construction impacts (e.g. road closures, timing delays, school bus routes) I
. Merging and turning lanes through Warminster I
. Extend the truck climbing lane west of Warminster 1
In addition to the above noted comments, six (6) requests for information were submitted to the
Project Team.
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APPENDIX A
News Ad &Notice Letters
Public Consultation Round #1 Summary Report
June 2002
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HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
FROM SIMCOE ROAD 23 (COLDW A TER) EASTERLY TO THE CITY OF ORILLIA WEST LIMIT
G.W.P. 166-91-00 AND 104-90-00
THE STUDY
URS Cole Shennan has been retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake a Preliminary Design Study
to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City of Orillia west limit in the
County of Simcoe.
The purpose of this study is to detennine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation. capacity and safety
needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes. intersection improvements. drainage
improvements and vertical grade improvements has been identified as part of this study.
Subject to the final outcome of this study. the following improvements are proposed:
· Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane west of Wanninster;
Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
Intersection improvements including traffic signals. illumination and turning lanes;
· Minor road widening. road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
· Planning for future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Comer) to the west limits of the City of Orillia.
In addition. consideration will be given to a four-lane widening of the section of Highway 12 from Moonstone
Road #19 (west of Warminster) to County Road 22 (Prices Comer) in the long-tenn. Issues and concerns will be identified.
however. approval for this potential future widening will not be sought as part of this study.
This study will follow the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class Environmental Assessment for
Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The opportunity for public input will be provided throughout the course of the
project. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be available for review and comment upon completion of the
study.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
Two Public Infonnation Centres are scheduled for this study. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) has been arranged for the
public to provide input and discuss the project with representatives of the Project Team. The PIC will focus on the identification
of project needs and the various design alternatives.
The Infonnation Centre will be held on:
Thursday June 13, 2002
3:00 p.rn. to 8:00 p.rn.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
You are encouraged to attend the Infonnation Centre and to provide us with your views and concerns so that they can be
addressed early in the study.
The second PIC is expected to be held in the Fall of 2002 with the purpose of presenting the evaluation of alternatives and the
selected technically preferred alternative.
COMMENTS
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in meeting the
requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be
included in project documentation. Infonnation collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Infonnation and
Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal infonnation. all comments will become part of the public record.
For further infonnation. or to be added to the project mailing list. please contact:
Mr. Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
URS Cole Shennan
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill. Ontario. L3T 7N9
Tel: (905) 882-4401 Ext. 157
Fax: (905) 882-4399
E-mail: tim_sorochinsky@urscorp.com
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Ministry of Transportation
Southwestern Region. Planning and Design Section
3rd Floor. 659 Exeter Road
London. Ontario. N6E I L3
Tel: (5 I 9) 873-4547 I Toll Free: 1-800-265-6072
Fax: (5 19) 873-4600
Email: randy.mcintyre@mto.gov.on.ca
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Dear <<Name>>:
Re: Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe (G.W.P. 166-91-00 and 104-90-00)
URS Cole Sherman has been retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake a
Preliminary Design Study to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater)
easterly to the City of Orillia west limit in the County of Simcoe.
The purpose of this study is to determine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation,
capacity and safety needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes,
intersection improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements has been identified
as part of this study.
Subject to the final outcome of this study, the following improvements are proposed:
· Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane west of Wanninster;
· Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
· Intersection improvements including traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes;
· Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
· Planning for future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Corner) to the west limits of the City of
Orillia.
In addition, consideration will be given to a four-lane widening of the section of Highway 12 from
Moonstone Road #19 (west of Wanninster) to County Road 22 (Prices Corner) in the long-term. Issues
and concerns will be identified, however, approval for this potential future widening will not be sought as
part of this study.
This study will follow the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class
Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The opportunity for public
input will be provided throughout the course of the project. A Transportation Environmental Study
Report (TESR) will be available for review and comment upon completion of the study.
We have arranged a meeting with external agencies to provide an opportunity to discuss the project, the
alternatives under consideration and the proposed evaluation criteria.
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The External Agency meeting will be held on:
Thursday June 13,2002
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
Immediately following this meeting is the first Public Infonnation Centre (PIC). This PIC is arranged as
a drop-in centre and will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The second PIC is expected to take place in the Fall of 2002 with the purpose of presenting the evaluation
of alternatives and the preferred alternative.
The purpose of this letter is to notify your office of the upcoming meeting and Public Infonnation Centre.
Should you require further infonnation about the project, please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Yours very truly,
URS COLE. SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES L TO.
Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
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C. Giesbrecht - MTO
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Dear <<Name>>:
Re: Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe (G.W.P. 166-91-00 and 104-90-00)
URS Cole Sherman has been retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake a
Preliminary Design Study to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater)
easterly to the City of Orillia west limit in the County of Simcoe.
The purpose of this study is to determine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation,
capacity and safety needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes,
intersection improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements has been identified
as part of this study.
Subject to the final outcome of this study, the following improvements are proposed:
· Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane west of Warminster;
· Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
· Intersection improvements including traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes;
· Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
· Planning for future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Corner) to the west limits of the City of
Orillia.
In addition, consideration will be given to a four-lane widening of the section of Highway 12 from
Moonstone Road #19 (west of Warminster) to County Road 22 (Prices Corner) in the long-term. Issues
and concerns will be identified, however, approval for this potential future widening will not be sought as
part of this study.
This study will follow the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class
Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The opportunity for public
input will be provided throughout the course of the project. A Transportation Environmental Study
Report (TESR) will be available for review and comment upon completion of the study.
Two Public Information Centres are scheduled for this study. The first Public Information Centre (PIC)
has been arranged for the public to provide input and discuss the project with representatives of the
Project Team. The PIC will focus on the identification of project needs and the various design
alternatives.
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9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
You are encouraged to attend the Information Centre and to provide us with your views and concerns so
that they can be addressed early in the study.
The second PIC is expected to be held in the Fall of 2002 with the purpose of presenting the evaluation of
alternatives and the selected technically preferred alternative.
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the upcoming Public Information Centre. Should you require
further information regarding this project or wish to be added to the mailing list. please feel free to
contact the undersigned.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
Yours very truly.
URS COLE, SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.
Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
cc: R. McIntyre - MTO
C. Giesbrecht - MTO
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
G.W.P.166-91-OO/104-90-00
APPENDIX B
Displays / Information
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Public Consultation Round # I Summary Report
June 2002
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN
STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to Simcoe Road 22
(G.W.P. 166-91-00)
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From Simcoe Road 22 Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
(G.W.P.104-90-00)
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1
June 13,2002
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HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City of OriJlia West Limit
County of Simcoe
June 13, 2002
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Ministry of Transportation
Cole Shennan
WELCOME
Welcome to the First Round of Public Information Centres
for the
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to Simcoe Road 22
(G.W.P. 166-91-00)
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From Simcoe Road 22 Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
(G.W.P.104-90-00)
Please Sign In
Members of the Project Team are available to discuss and answer any questions
you may have.
Purpose of this Public Information Centre
The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to update you on the progress of
the project and obtain comments so your input can be considered as this project
progresses. Major elements presented today include:
· Study Area
· Problem Statement
· Study Purpose
· Environmental Assessment Process
· Study Schedule
· Planning Alternatives
· Evaluation Process and Criteria
· What's Next
The Project Team encourages you to fill out a comment sheet recording your
comments and concerns.
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Ministry of Transportation
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City or Orillia West Limit
County or Simcoe
June 13, 2002
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STUDY AREA
STUDY LIMITS
G.W.P. 166-91-00/104-90-00
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o Structure Rehabilitation
TCL Truck Climbing Lane
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City or OriUia West Limit
County or Simcoe
June 13,2002
URS
Cole Shennan
Ministry of Transportation
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Currently, the section of Highway 12 east of County Road 22 (Prices Corner) is
experiencing operational and safety problems due to high traffic volumes. As
volumes continue to increase, congestion will potentially lead to further
operational problems, driver frustration, an increase in collisions, and trip delays.
Increasing truck volumes along Highway 12 also contribute to an overall
deficiency in the traffic movement. The long, steep grade west of Wanninster has
been identified as a problem for trucks. The speed of large trucks travelling
eastbound on Highway 12 towards Wanninster falls well below the posted speed
limit of 80km/h, resulting in growing queues and delays for vehicles.
In addition, the following will need to be addressed:
· The deteriorating pavement conditions throughout the project;
· Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
· Intersection improvements throughout the project, including the need for
permanent traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes.
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Cold water) Easterly
to the City or Orillia West Limit
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June 13,2002
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STUDY PURPOSE
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) initiated a Planning and Preliminary Design
Study to examine possible improvements required to address traffic operation,
capacity and safety needs associated with this section of Highway 12.
The need for a truck climbing lane, intersection improvements, drainage
improvements and vertical grade revisions has also been identified as part of the
study. Reasonable alternatives to address the required improvements will be
identified and evaluated to determine the most appropriate solution.
The purpose of this study is to:
. Determine the existing and future Highway 12 operational conditions;
. Identify capacity and operational deficiencies;
. Develop, evaluate and select alternatives to address identified deficiencies;
· Submit a Transportation Environmental Study Report for a 30 day public
review period to obtain environmental clearance in order to proceed with the
detail design and construction process.
In addition, public and agency input will be requested regarding the potential for a
four-lane widening of the section of Highway 12 from Moonstone Road #19 (west
of Warminster) to County Road 22 (Prices Corner) in the long-tenn. Issues and
concerns will be identified, however, approval for this potential future widening
will not be sought as part of this study.
Subject to the final outcome of this study, the following improvements are
proposed to resolve the problems identified:
· Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane west of Warminster;
· Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
· Intersection improvements including traffic signals, illumination and turning
lanes;
· Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
· Planning for future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Comer) to the
west limits of the City of Orillia.
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Ministry of Transportation
HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City or Orillia West Limit
County or Simcoe
June 13,2002
URS
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I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS I
This study is following the Ministry of Transportation's "Class Environmental
Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities" (Class EA), which was
approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act in Fall 1999. The
Class EA defines groups of projects and activities, and the associated
environmental assessment process requirements which MTO has committed to
following for each group of projects. Provided that this process is followed,
projects and activities included under the Class EA do not require formal review
and approval under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
This project is following the Class EA process for "Group B" projects. The steps
involved in the Class EA process are shown in the next display.
The purpose of the Public Information Centre is to update you on the progress of
the project and to obtain comments on the project limits, study schedule, Class EA
process and problem statement, existing conditions, planning alternatives, and the
proposed evaluation method and criteria.
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URS
HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City of Orillla West Limit
County of Simcoe
June 13, 2002
URS
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STUDY SCHEDULE
The following chart outlines the major tasks to be completed in the next few months.
Data Collection I
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
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to the City or Orillia West Limit
County or Simcoe
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Cold water) Easterly
to the City of Grillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
June 13,2002
URS
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IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVES UNDER
CONSIDERATION
Intersection Improvements
1. County Road 23 / Vasey Road
2. Woodrow Road / Coldwater Road / Southom Road
3. Lower Big Chute Road
4. Simcoe Road 19 / Moonstone Road
5. Wanninster Sideroad
6. Horseshoe Valley Road / Division Road West
7. Wainman Line / Bass Lake Road
8. Sunset Crescent
'9. Fairgrounds Road / Harvie Settlement Road
Highwav 12 Mainline Improvements
· Proposed Truck Climbing Lane (west of Wanninster)
. Proposed Four Lane Widening (Horseshoe Valley Road, Prices Corner to
Orillia's west limit)
Structure Rehabilitation
· CPR Overpass (west of Moonstone Road 19)
· North River Culvert (west of Horseshoe Valley Road, Prices Corner)
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
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In the long tenn, year 2012, additional capacity may be required along Highway 12
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EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
Evaluation criteria proposed for the evaluation of planning alternatives are
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ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPONENT CRITERIA
Natural Environment . Effect on fish and aquatic habitat
. Effect on terrestrial habitat and vegetation
. Effect on wetlands
. Effect on greenways and open space linkages
. Effect on groundwater
. Effect on naturally significant areas
. Effect on agricultural lands (soils)
Social Environment . Aesthetics
. Noise
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recreational and community features, out-of-way
travel)
Economic Environment . Effects on commercial/industrial uses
. Effect on agricultural operations
. Property waste and contamination
Cultural Environment . Effect on archaeological resources
. Effect on heritage resources
Transportation . Traffic operations/capacity
. Safety
. Construction impacts
. Cost
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After this Public Information Centre, the following activities will be carried out:
. Review all comments received and respond to any concerns/questions;
. Continue to consult with the public and external agencies for input in the
assessment of the proposed highway improvements;
. Refine alternatives based on comments received;
. Analysis and evaluation of design alternatives;
. Selection of the preferred alternative;
. Hold the Second Public Information Centre;
. Develop the preliminary design plan of the preferred highway improvements;
. Identify environmental impacts and develop mitigation to minimize the
identified impacts.
Following the Second Public Information Centre, a Transportation Environmental
Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and placed on the Public Record for the 30-
day review period.
Thank vou for attending_
Please feel free to ask questions and fill out a comments sheet before you leave.
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION &
PROTECTION PRIVACY
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in meeting the requirements of the Provincial
Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use
during the study and may be included in study documentation. With the exception
of personal information all comments will become part of the publjc record.
You are encouraged to contact the MTO Project Team if you have questions or
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION ROUND #2
SUMMARY REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTR 0 D U CTI ON ...................................................................................................... 1
2.0 PURPOSE........................ ..... ......... .............................. ......... .... ..... ....... ............ .... ....... 1
3.0 PUBLI C NOTIFI CA TI ON ........................................................................................ 1
4.0 PRE PI C MEETIN G .................................................................................................. 2
5.0 D ISPLA Y MA TERIAL .............................................................................................. 2
6.0 A TTENDANCEI SUMMARY OF COMMENTS ................................................... 3
APPENDIX A
News Ad & Notice Letters
APPENDIX B
Displays I Information Package
Public Consultation Round #2 Summary Report
October 2002
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
A Public Information Centre was held regarding improvements to address traffic operation,
capacity and safety needs associated with Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly
to the City of OriIlia west limit. The Information Centre provided the public an opportunity to
review and discuss project status and the recommended alternatives with representatives of the
Project Team.
The Information Centre was held on:
Wednesday September 25, 2002
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
Representatives of URS Cole Sherman and the Ministry of Transportation staffed the Public
Information Centre.
2.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Public Information Centre (PIC) was to present the results from the first PIC
and to obtain public input on the evaluation of alternatives, the preferred alternatives, and the
recommended mitigation measures. The Major elements presented at the PIC included:
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Study Area
Problem Statement
Study Purpose
Environmental Assessment Process
Study Schedule
Summary of Issues Raised during the First Public Information Centre
Typical Sections
Evaluation of Truck Climbing Lane Alternatives
Preferred Alternatives
Summary of Potential Environmental Effects, Mitigation Requirements and Commitments to
Future Work and Monitoring
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Prior to the PIC, the following measures were carried out in order to make details of the
information centre known to study area residents and interested members of the public:
1. An Ontario Government Notice (Notice of Public Information Centre) was placed in the
following newspapers:
Public Consultation RounJ #2 Summary Report
October 2002
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
G.W.P. 166-91-00 /104-90-00
· Orillia Today - Tuesday September 17th and Sunday September 22nd, 2002
· Orillia Packet & Times - Wednesday September 18th and Saturday September 21 st, 2002
(See Appendix A for News Advertisement)
2. Letters dated September 11 th, 2002 were directly sent to owners and tenants abutting the
Highway 12 corridor throughout the project limits as well as to those people on the Project
Team's mailing list, including government agencies and ministries, municipalities, interest
groups, and individuals who requested to be added to the mailing list. (See Appendix A for
letters).
3. Telephone calls were placed to external agencies to confirm attendance for the External Team
Meeting.
4.0 PRE PIC MEETING
An External Team Meeting was offered prior to the Public Information Centre on Wednesday
September 25th, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. The purpose of
the meeting was to discuss the evaluation of alternatives, the recommended alternatives, and aily
issues concerning the Highway 12 corridor.
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Alex Courtney - Township of Oro-Medonte
Jerry Ball- Township of Oro-Medonte
Stan Martinello - City of Orillia
Paul Stringer - OPP (Oro-MedontelBarrie)
David Scott - Township of Severn
Phil Sled - Township of Severn
John Ferguson - Township of Severn
Doug Miller - Garfield Dunlop
Christine Thompson - Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Holly Spacek - Simcoe County District School Board
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The following display material was presented at the Public Information Centre
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Welcome to the PIC / Purpose of the PIC
Study Area
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· Environmental Assessment Process
· Overview of the Class EA Process
· Study Schedule
· Typical Sections
· Evaluation of Highway 12 Widening Alternatives
· Evaluation of Truck Climbing Lane Alternatives
· Preferred Alternatives
. Summary of Potential Environmental Effects, Mitigation Requirements, Commitments to
Future Work and Monitoring
· What's Next
Refer to Appendix B for displays/information package.
6.0 ATTENDANCE! SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
A total of 110 members of the public chose to sign the visitor's register for the Public Information
Centre.
In addition to verbal comments, the Project Team encouraged visitors to express, in writing, all
concerns or comments they had regarding the information presented. To date, thirty-one (31)
written comments have been received.
The following summarizes the comments, issues and concerns raised at the PIC:
. Property impacts 5
. Drainage (stormwater management, road salt) 3
. Traffic speed through Warminster- change to a non-passing zone, reduce speed 3
. Improvements to Mount S1. Louis Road intersection is required (e.g. left turn lane) 2
. Culvert maintenance/replacements 2
. Install traffic signals at Harvie Settlement RoadlFairgrounds Road 2
. Construction of full 0.5 m paved shoulders 2
. Relocation of mailboxes 2
. Location of illumination 2
. Intersection improvements at Town Line Road 1
. Install traffic signals at Warminster Side Road 1
. Impacts to fisheries of the North River 1
. Road maintenance (i.e. potholes) 1
. Extension of curbs 1
. Retain the crossing guard at Warminster Side Road 1
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APPENDIX A
News Ad &Notice Letters
I'ubuc Consultation Round #2 Summary Report
October 2002
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Dear <<Name>>:
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Re: Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe (G.W.P. 166-91-00 and 104-90.(0)
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URS Cole Shennan on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a Preliminary Design
Study to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City of Orillia
west limit in the County of Simcoe.
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The purpose of this study is to detennine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation, capacity
and safety needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes, intersection
improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements were examined as part of this study.
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Two Public Infonnation Centres have been scheduled for this study. The first Public Infonnation Centre (PIC) was
held on June 13,2002 with the focus on the identification of project needs and the various design alternatives within
the project limits. The second Public Information Centre (PIC) has now been arranged to present the results of the
first PIC and to obtain public input and comment on the evaluation of alternatives and the recommended preferred
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you that your property may be affected by the preferred aJternative.
The Public Information Centre will be held on:
September 25, 2002
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
You are encouraged to attend this Infonnation Centre and to provide us with your views and concerns so that they
can be addressed early in the study.
The recommended preliminary preferred alternatives include:
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Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane from west of Old Medonte Dunns Line to west of Demont
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Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
Intersection improvements at the following locations:
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Woodrow RoadlCoJdwater Road
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Digby Road
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Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road
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Traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes;
Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
Future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Comer) to the west limits of the City of Orillia.
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This study is following the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class Environmental
Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Opportunities for public input are being provided
throughout the course of the project. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be available for
review and comment upon completion of the study. A further notice will be published regarding the availability of
the TESR for review.
Comments and infonnation regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in
meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use
during the study and may be included in study documentation.
Should you require further information regarding this project please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
Yours very truly,
URS COLE, SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.
Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
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R. McIntyre - MTO
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Re:
Highway 12 Preliminary Design Study
From Simcoe Road 23 (Cold water) Easterly to the City of Grillia West Limit
County of Simcoe (G.W.P. 166-91-00 and 104-90-00)
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URS Cole Shennan on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a Preliminary Design
Study to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Cold water) easterly to the City of Orillia
west limit in the County of Simcoe.
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The purpose of this study is to detennine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation, capacity
and safety needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes, intersection
improvements. drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements were examined as part of this study.
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Two Public Information Centres have been scheduled for this study. The first Public Infonnation Centre (PIC) was
held on June 13. 2002 with the focus on the identification of project needs and the various design alternatives within
the project limits. The second Public Infonnation Centre (PIC) has now been arranged to present the results of the
first PIC and to obtain public input and comment on the evaluation of alternatives and the recommended preferred
alternati ves.
The purpose of this letter is to infonn you of the upcoming Public Infonnation Centre.
The Public Infonnation Centre will be held on:
September 25, 2002
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.rn.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
You are encouraged to attend this Infonnation Centre and to provide us with your views and concerns so that they
can be addressed early in the study.
The recommended preliminary preferred alternatives include:
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Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane from west of Old Medonte Dunns Line to west of Demont
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Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
Intersection improvements at the following locations:
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Woodrow Road/Coldwater Road
Lower Big Chute Road
Horseshoe Valley RoadlDivision Road West
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Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road
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. Traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes;
. Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
. Future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Comer) to the west limits of the City of Orillia.
This study is following the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class Environmental
Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Opportunities for public input are being provided
throughout the course of the project. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be available for
review and comment upon completion of the study. A further notice will be published regarding the availability of
the TESR for review.
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in
meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on- file for use
during the study and may be included in study documentation.
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Should you require further information regarding this project please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
Yours very truly,
URS COLE, SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.
Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
cc: R. McIntyre - MTO
C. Giesbrecht - MTO
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
FROM SIMCOE ROAD 23 (COLDWATER) EASTERLY TO THE CITY OF ORD..LlA WEST LIMIT
G.W.P. 166-91-00 AND 104-90-00
THE STUDY
URS Cole Sherman on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is undertaking a Preliminary Design
Study to examine improvements to Highway 12 from Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) easterly to the City of Orillia
west limit in the County of Simcoe.
The purpose of this study is to determine the nature of improvements required to address traffic operation, capacity
and safety needs for this section of the Highway 12 corridor. The need for truck climbing lanes, intersection
improvements, drainage improvements and vertical grade improvements were examined as part of this study.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES
Two Public Information Centres have been scheduled for this study. The first Public Information Centre (PIC) was
held on June 13, 2002 with the focus on the identification of project needs and the various design alternatives within
the project limits. The second Public Information Centre (PIC) has now been arranged to present the results of the
first PIC and to obtain public input and comment on the evaluation of alternatives and the recommended preferred
alternatives.
The Information Centre will be held on:
September 25, 2002
3:00 p.rn. to 8:00 p.rn.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 619
9767 Highway 12 West, Warminster
You are encouraged to attend this Information Centre and to provide us with your views and concerns so that they
can be addressed early in the study.
The recommended preliminary preferred alternatives include:
· Construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane from west of Old Medonte Dunns Line to west of Demont
Drive;
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Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
Intersection improvements at the following locations:
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County Road 23/Sturgeon Bay RoadNasey Road
Woodrow Road/Coldwater Road
Lower Big Chute Road
Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach Road
Mount St. Louis Road
Conder Road
Warminster Side Road
Horseshoe Valley RoadlDivision Road West
Bass Line
Digby Road
Wainman Line/Bass Lake Road
Sunset Crescent
Fairgrounds RoadlHarvie Settlement Road
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Traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes;
Minor road widening, road resurfacing and drainage improvements;
Future four-Ianing from County Road 22 (Prices Corner) to the west limits of the City of Orillia.
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This study is following the approved planning process for a Group B project under the Class Environmental
Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Opportunities for public input are being provided
throughout the course of the project. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be available for
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
FROM SIMCOE ROAD 23 (COLDWATER) EASTERLY TO THE CITY OF ORILLIA WEST LIMIT
G.W.P. 166-91-00 AND 104-90-00
review and comment upon completion of the study. A further notice will be published regarding the availability of
the TESR for review.
COMMENTS
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the Ministry of Transportation in
meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use
during the study and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance
with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all
comments will become part of the public record.
For further information, or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:
Mr. Tim Sorochinsky, P. Eng.
Project Manager
URS Cole Sherman
75 Commerce Valley Drive East
Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 7N9
Tel: (905) 882-4401 Ext. 157
Fax: (905) 882-4399
E-mail: tim_sorochinsky@urscorp.com
Mr. Randy McIntyre, CET
Project Manager
Ministry of Transportation
Southwestern Region, Planning and Design Section
3rd Floor, 659 Exeter Road
London, Ontario, N6E lL3
Tel: (519) 873-4547/Toll Free: 1-800-265-6072
Fax: (519) 873-4600
Email: randy.mcintyre@mto.gov.on.ca
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Traffic Signals Proposed at:
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· Wainman Line/Bass Lake Side Road
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From Simcoe County Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to the City ofOrillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
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WELCOME
Welcome to the Second Public Information Centre for the
HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly to Simcoe Road 22
(G.W.P. 166-91-00)
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From Simcoe Road 22 Easterly to the City of Orillia West Limit
(G.W.P. 104-90-00)
Please Sign In
Members of the Project Team are available to discuss and answer any questions
you may have.
Purpose of this Public Information Centre
The 'purpose of this Public Infonnation Centre (PIC) is to present the results from
the first PIC and to obtain public input on the evaluation of alternatives and the
recommended preferred alternatives. Major elements presented today include:
. Study Area
. Problem Statement
. Study Purpose
. Environmental Assessment Process
. Study Schedule
. Summary of Issues Raised During the First Public Infonnation Centre
. Typical Sections
. Evaluation of Truck Climbing Lane Alternatives
. Preferred Alternatives
. Summary of Potential Environmental Effects, Mitigation Requirements and
Commitments to Future Work and Monitoring
. What's Next
The Project Team encourages you to fill out a comment sheet recording your
comments and concerns.
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City or Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
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o Structure Rehabilitation
TCL Truck Climbing Lane
Traffic Signals Proposed at:
· County Road 221Horseshoe Valley Road
· Wainman Line/Bass Lake Side Road
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
Currently, the section of Highway 12 east of County Road 22 (Prices Comer) is
experiencing operational and safety problems due to high traffic volumes. As
volumes continue to increase, congestion will potentially lead to further
operational problems, driver frustration, an increase in collisions, and trip delays.
Increasing truck volumes along Highway 12 also contribute to an overall
deficiency in the traffic movement. The long, steep grade west of Wanninster has
been identified as a problem for trucks. The speed of large trucks travelling
eastbound on Highway 12 towards Wanninster falls well below the posted speed
limit of 80km/h, resulting in growing queues and delays for vehicles.
In addition, the following will need to be addressed:
. The deteriorating pavement conditions throughout the project;
. Structural rehabilitation of the CPR overpass and North River culvert;
. Intersection improvements throughout the project, including the need for
permanent traffic signals, illumination and turning lanes.
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From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the Cityof' Orima West Limit
Countyof' Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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STUDY PURPOSE
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) initiated a Planning and Preliminary Design
Study to examine possible improvements required to address traffic operations,
capacity and safety needs associated with this section of Highway 12. The need
for a truck climbing lane, intersection improvements, drainage improvements,
vertical grade improvements, and four-Ianing from Prices Comer easterly to Grillia
were examined as part if this study.
The purpose of this study is to:
· Determine the existing and future Highway 12 operational conditions;
· Identify capacity and operational deficiencies;
· Develop, evaluate and select alternatives to address existing deficiencies;
· Submit a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) for public review
and environmental clearance in order to proceed with the detail design and
cpnstruction process.
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This study is following the Ministry of Transportation's "Class Environmental
Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities" (Class EA), which was
approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act in Fall 1999. The
Class EA defines groups of projects and activities, and the associated
environmental assessment process requirements which MTO has committed to
following for each group of projects. Provided that this process is followed,
projects and activities included under the Class EA do not require fonnal review
and approval under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
This project is following the Class EA process for "Group B" projects. The steps
involved in the Class EA process are shown in the next display.
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From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
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County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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OVERVIEW OF THE CLASS EA PROCESS
PLANNING
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
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County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED DURING THE FIRST
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
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Improvements to Mount St. Louis Road
intersection are required (e.g. left turn lane)
Drainage impacts (e.g. water table)
Property impacts in the vicinity of the truck
climbing lane (e.g. property requirements,
resale)
Request for bicycle lanes and sidewalks/
footpaths to be incorporated into the plans
Impacts to vegetation
Install traffic signals at Fairgrounds Road
Traffic volumes at this intersection do not warrant a standard left turn lane.
However, a left turn slip-around for through traffic has been added to the
reliminar desi n.
Drainage issues affecting Highway 12 including intersections were examined. An
appropriate drainage design to address deficiencies will be developed during detail
desi .
The Ministry of Transportation Project Team has evaluated three different
alternatives for widening Highway 12 to accommodate a truck climbing lane. The
evaluation concluded that widening Highway 12 to the north is preferred as it will
result in the lowest impacts to the natural and social environments, including
ro ert .
The Ministry, as part of this study, will not recommend bicycle-lanes. However,
the Ministry will take part in discussions with the municipality if they indicate
they would be the proponents of constructing bicycle-lanes not associated with the
traveled roadwa .
Aesthetic impacts caused by the removal of vegetation will be avoided to the
extent possible. Environmental protection measures to minimize impacts to
natural areas will be dealt with durin detail desi
Signals at Fairgrounds Road are not warranted at this time. However, the
proposed future realignment of Fairgrounds Road, inclusion of additional through
lanes and left turn lanes from Highway 12 to Fairgrounds Road, will alleviate
some of the operational problems that are currently being experienced at this
location. In addition, the Ministry continually monitors all intersections within
their jurisdiction for operational and capacity deficiencies, and will recommend
further im rovements and/or si nalization accordin I .
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Road resurfacing
Property entrance separation
Advisory signs on top of the hill in
Warminster for trucks traveling westbound
Vibration effects due to construction
Traffic speed through Warminster
Treatment of ground water before it enters
Bass Lake
Improve lighting at Bass Line
Resurfacing the highway is considered as part of this study. The proposed cross-
section of Highway 12 includes a wider lane width of 3.75 m with 2.5 m shoulders,
of which 0.5 m will be paved. This design is based on accepted engineering
rinci les for this t e of facilit .
The separation of entrances along Highway 12 west of Bass Lake Road has been
inco orated into this stud .
Signing for trucks on the hill in Wanninster will be examined as part of the detailed
design process folJowing this study. During that time, an highway signage
re uirements wi)) be rationalized and confinned.
Vibration impacts generated by construction wi)) be examined and documented
during the detail design assignment that fonows this study. As part of the detail
design documentation, the contractor will be advised of potential areas concerning
vibration damage and wi)) be directed to take appropriate measures to monitor pre
and ost construction conditions.
This is an enforcement issue. Concerns for excessive speeds through the
communit of Warminster wi)) be forwarded to the a ro riate olice detachment.
Stonn water quality and quantity issues are being considered as part of this study
and an appropriate plan for the recommended solution wi)) be developed. In
addition, the detail design assignment, which follows this study, will provide a
more comprehensive drainage design that must meet required design parameters as
wen as the re uirements of the a rovin environmental a encies.
Partial illumination wi)) be added at the intersection of Highway 12 and Bass Line
as warranted b the Traffic 0 eration Stud .
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Noise impacts
According to the Ministry of Energy and Environment/Ministry of Transportation
Noise Protocol, noise mitigation is generally warranted when future noise levels
with the proposed improvements increase by more than 5 dBA in comparison to
future noise levels without the proposed improvements. Based on projected traffic
volumes and the proximity of residences to Highway 12, the difference will be less
than 5 dBA, therefore noise miti ation will not be warranted.
There is the potential for road closures and timing delays as a result of Highway 12
im rovements. Details will be develo ed durin later detail desi sta es.
The point of termination for the truck climbing lane (TCL) west of Warminster was
reviewed by the Project Team. The point of termination of the TCL will be moved
west of Demont Drive.
Construction impacts (e.g. road closures,
timin dela s, school bus routes)
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EVALUATION OF HIGHWAY 12 WIDENING
ALTERNATIVES
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NA TURAL ENVIRONMENT
There are no impacts as there are no significant natural features.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Effect on Alternatives 2 and 3 will encroach onto 10 residential
Residents properties and displace one resident on the south side of
Highway 12. Alternatives 2 and 3 move the right-of-way 5
metres and 10 metres, respectively, closer to the houses on
../ the south side of Highway 12. Alternative I, the existing
right-of-way on the south side will be maintained at its
current location. Alternative 1 does require property from
a gravel pit operation on the north side of the highway.
Alternative 1 will not preclude the possible development of
the property to a residential subdivision. For these reasons,
Alternative 1 is preferred.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Effect on All alternatives will encroach upon businesses. However,
Business Alternative 3 will displace one business and encroach onto
../ one business where as Alternative 2 will encroach onto
three businesses and Alternative 1 will encroach onto one
business. Alternative 1 is preferred because it will have
the least impact on businesses.
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
Effect on No known archaeological or heritage features are present
Archaeological ../ ../ ../ All three alternatives have similar impacts to lands with
and Heritage archaeological potential along the Highway 12 corridor.
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TRANSPORT A TION & ENGINEERING
Operations ../ ../ ../ All three alternatives satisfy MTO geometric design
standards, and will provide the same level of operations.
For this reason, all three alternatives are equally preferred.
Cost Alternatives I, 2 and 3 will require similar construction
costs. Utilities within the corridor will be equally
impacted by all alternatives. Alternative 1 requires 1.0 ha
of property along Highway 12. Alternative 2 requires 0.8
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resident. Alternative 3 requires 0.9 ha of property, not
including the displacement of one resident and one
business. Alternative 1 will have a lower overall property
cost than Alternatives 2 and 3. For these reasons,
Alternative 1 is preferred.
SUMMARY
Alternative 1 will result in lower impacts on the social
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terms of operations, however wiD have lower cost
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (CoIdwater) Easterly
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County or Simcoe
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EVALUATION OF TRUCK CLIMBING LANE
ALTERNATIVES
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Effect on Alternatives I and 3 will displace 15.5 ha and 13.4 ha,
Terrestrial respectively of forest/vegetation community, while
Habitat ./ Alternative 2 will displace 6.7 ha of forest/vegetation
community. Therefore, Alternative 2 is preferred since it
displaces less forested area resulting in lower impacts to
terrestrial habitat. The terrestrial habitat has been identified
as low to moderate significance.
Effect on Alternatives I and 3 have a greater impact to a coldwater
Aquatic Habitat system originating from a groundwater discharge, west of
Cahiaque Road. Alternatives I and 3 will require 11 0 m
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and will impact one pond. Alternative 2 is preferred since it
has lower impacts to aquatic habitat and will not impact the
stream on the south side of Highway 12. The groundwater
dischar~e has been identified as moderate significance.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Effect on Alternatives I and 3 will encroach onto five residential
Residents properties on the south side of Highway 12, east of Dunn's
Line. Alternative 1 will require the Highway 12 right-of-way
to shift 19m closer to five houses. Alternative 3 will require
the Highway 12 right-of-way to shift 25m closer to five
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way to be shifted and the edge of pavement on the south side
will be maintained at its current location therefore,
Alternative 2 is preferred. Properties on the north and south
side of the highway will not be significantly impacted. Three
houses on the north side are situated greater than 40 m from
the new ri~ht-of-way.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Effect on ./ ./ ./ There are no impacts as there are no businesses in the area.
Businesses
Effect on All alternatives will result in minor impacts to agricultural
Agricultural ./ lands. Alternative 1 will require 0.83 ha, where as
Alternative 2 will require 1.65 ha and Alternative 3 will
Lands require 1.49 ha. Alternative 1 is preferred since it will
impact the least amount of a~culturallands.
CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
Effect on No known archaeological or heritage features are present.
Archaeological ../ ../ ../
and Heritage All three alternatives' have similar impacts to lands with
Resources archaeological potential along the Highway 12 corridor.
TRANSPORT A TION & ENGINEERING
Operations ../ ../ ../ The three alternatives satisfy geometric design standards and
will result in similar levels of operation. For these reasons,
all three alternatives are equally preferred.
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HIGHW A Y 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
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County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
Cole Sherman
EVALUATION OF TRUCK CLIMBING LANE
AL TERNATIVES
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Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 result in similar costs, Alternative 1
and 3 will have a greater impact to Hydro/Bell poles and an
underground gas main on the south side. Alternatives 2 and 3
have slightly higher property costs than Alternative 1 given
that Alternatives 2 and 3 require 25.5 ha and 28.6 ha of
property, respectively, while Alternative 1 requires 22.9 ha.
For these reasons, Alternative 1 is slightly preferred.
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All alternatives will have no impact on the cultural
environment and wiD not affect any businesses in addition
are all equally preferred in tenus of operations.
However, Alternative 2 will have lower impacts on the
natural environment and will have the least amount of
impacts to residents. The natural and social
environments are considered to have a high level of
significance and the impacts of Alternatives 1 and 3 are
greater and cannot be easily overcome with refinements
to the design. Therefore, Alternative 2 is preferred.
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Highway 12 Mainline Improvements
. Rehabilitation of the existing pavement from Coldwater to Orillia;
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Prices Corner to Orillia's west limit.
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
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County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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Draina2e Improvements
. Replacement of 10 culverts crossmg Highway 12 to provide adequate
capacity;
. Replacement of 89 entrance culverts;
. Flat bottom grass swales for storm water management.
Structure Rehabilitation
. CPR Overpass (west of Moonstone Road 19);
. North River Culvert (west of Horseshoe Valley Road, Prices Comer).
Electrical Recommendations
. New partial illumination at intersections at Moonstone Road 19/5tagecoach
Road, Conder Drive, Bass Line, Digby Road, and Sunset Crescent;
. Upgraded illumination at other intersections where improvements are
proposed;
. Permanent traffic signals at County Road 22/Horseshoe Valley Road and at
Wainman LinelBass Lake Side Road;
. Temporary traffic signals for single lane traffic during rehabilitation of
Highway 12 Coldwater CPR overpass.
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From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City or Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
Cole Sherman
SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS,
MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, COMMITMENTS TO FUTURE
WORK AND MONITORING
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Impact on Property
Highway Noise
Construction Related Noise
Stormwater Management
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Protection and Restoration
of Vegetation
Compensation will be provided for temporary and
permanent property requirements and is based on the
market value of the property. Market value is determined
at the time of purchase by a property appraisal report.
No significant increases in noise levels, which would
require mitigation, are anticipated as a result of the
widening.
Maintain equipment. particularly mufflers.
Adhere to construction codes of practice and municipal
by-laws for noise, including hours of operation (or
otherwise obtain an exemption for an identified specific
activity for a specified time period),
Proposed improvements to the highway will result in a
40% increase in pavement area. Requirements for
stormwater management to address the increased
pavement area have been determined as part of this study.
Significant trees and shrubs will be retained where
possible. Landscaping will be designed to
protect/enhance roadside vegetated areas.
MTO to negotiate property purchases with owners. Other ancillary
costs will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
No future requirements are required as dwellings are anticipated to
experience low noise impacts as a result of the proposed highway
improvements.
Construction codes of practice and local municipal noise by-laws
and codes will be documented in the construction specifications.
Five highway culverts will be replaced and roadside ditches will
be regraded/cleaned-out to improve drainage capacity as
recommended. In addition, a storm sewer system may be required
along some sections of Highway 12 to accommodate the proposed
widening. Furthermore, MTO will undertake a detailed SWM
design during detail design stage.
Landscape plans to be developed during detail design and
protected from construction activities.
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Ministry of Transportation
HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS,
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Fisheries and Fish Habitat No significant fisheries impacts are anticipated. Protection measures, such as timing restrictions, erosion control
measures, and minimizing in-water work, will be developed
during detail design,
The need for any specific mitigation for specific crossings will be
determined in consultation with appropriate agencies (e.g.
Ministry of Natural Resources).
Potential Interference with Where a potential for interference is identified, design The potential to cause interference with well water supply and
Groundwater / Wells refinements will be developed where appropriate and groundwater recharge/discharge areas will be assessed during the
monitoring of the water supply during construction may detail design stage. Generally, this will only occur where there are
be necessary. major excavations in close proximity to shallow sources of
groundwater.
Relocation of Utilities Some utility relocation will be required as a result of this MTO to liaise with utility companies through the design and
project. On-going discussions with utility companies will construction stage, as appropriate.
be maintained to eliminate or reduce service disruptions
during construction,
Impact on Archaeological A Stage I and 2 Archaeological Study will be carried out Appropriate agencies/authorities will be notified in the event that
Resources during the preliminary design, deeply buried archaeological or human remains are encountered
during construction activities.
Impacts to Heritage A built heritage assessment identifying cultural A complete investigation will be conducted if heritage features are
Resources landscapes and built environmental features will be adjacent to areas where there is a significant increase in pavement
prepared as part of this study. width.
Impacts to Highway and Staging and traffic management measures to reduce MTO to continue to review and improve traffic management and
Local Traffic impacts to traffic during construction will be identified construction staging concepts during design and construction
during preliminary design. stages.
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
to the City of Orillia West Limit
County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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WHAT'S NEXT
After this Public Information Centre, the following activities will be carried out:
. Review all comments received and respond to any questions;
. Refine the preferred alternatives and mitigation measures based on comments
received from the PIC;
. Prepare the Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) for a
minimum 30 day public review period (a notice will be published in local
news papers);
. Anticipated Detailed Design/Construction Chronology, which includes:
After Receiving Environmental Assessment
1. Property appraisal/acquisition process begins for all affected properties
from C01dwater to Orillia
2. Undertake detailed design (Contract #1) for Highway 12 pavement
rehabilitation from Coldwater to Orillia, including the Truck Climbing
Lane, structure rehabilitations and all intersection improvements west of
Simcoe County Road 22
3. Construction of Contract #1
4. Undertake detailed design (Contract #2) for Highway 12 four-laning from
Simcoe County Road 22 to Orillia, including all intersection improvements
east of Simcoe County Road 22
5. Construction of Contract #2
Thank you for attending_
Please feel free to ask questions and fill out a comments sheet before you leave.
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PROTECTION PRIVACY
Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the
Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in meeting the requirements of the Provincial
Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use
during the study and may be included in study documentation. With the exception
of personal information all comments will become part of the public record.
You are encouraged to contact the MTO Project Team if you have questions or
concerns regarding the above information.
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HIGHWAY 12 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDY
From Simcoe Road 23 (Coldwater) Easterly
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County of Simcoe
September 25, 2002
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Moon Point Home Owners Association
105 Moon Point Drive, RR1, Orillia, Ontario
January 4, 2003
Mayor Neil Craig and Council,
Township ofOro Medonte,
Box lOO,
Oro, Ontario
LOL 2XO
Dear Mayor Craig and Council:
On December lO, 2002, at approximately 1 :30 p.m. nearly every house on Moon Point Drive
experienced some damage from a major hydroelectric power surge.
We understand, although not confirmed, that Sentrex, a sub-contractor of Rogers Cable was
working along Memorial Avenue when an anchor gave way dropping a primary hydro line
onto a residential line causing high voltage to go through the residential area.
Many of the residents have experienced extensive damage to appliances, electronic
equipment, and motors in their homes. Weare concerned that such voltage may well
compromise the electrical wiring and the lifetime of motors and other equipment.
Hydro One, Rogers Cable and Sentrex encouraged us to put the claims through our
homeowners insurance. We feel that the local homeowner should not have to bear the cost of
the insurance deductibles or the increase in the insurance premiums by no longer having
claims free policies. The corporations involved have insurance and should take responsibility
for their actions and reimburse the residents for their damages. To this date, we do not have a
satisfactory commitment from any of the corporations.
We would appreciate any assistance that you could give to help us resolve this matter.
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President, Moon Point Homeowners Association
705 325 0846
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Mayor Ron Stevens and Council, City of Orillia
MPP. Mr. Garfield Dunlop
Area Manager, Rogers Cable, Mr. AI Griffith
Hydro One, Claims Department, Ms. Ellen ':Lockley
Sentrex Cable, Mr. Josh Blackwood
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"fho Municipal Council of the Municipality of West Elgin. at their meGting held on
Decemher 19,2002, passed the following resolution to which your support is
requested.
Properly Moved cmd Seconded:
WHEREAS as much needed education funds called for by Dr. Rozanski, if
dolivered. will take time:
^ND WHEREAS the social costs of rural school closings and distant
tmnsportAtion, to both students and communities, is not considered in decisions
to close rural schools;
THEREFORE BElT Rp.:SOLVED THAT all rural school closings be stopped, and
that the province recommit to adequate funding of education and further a
proce~5 bo established where broader social costs are considered and quantified
before decisions arc made to close ruml schools.
AND FUR fHER that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Education the
Premier, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and tho Association of
MLlnicipulilics of Ontario for circulation to all AMO member municipalities for1heir
endorsement.
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Clerk
Municipalily of Wc~t Elgin
22413 Hosldns Line, Box 490
Rodney, ON , NOL 2CO
Phono: 519-"'85-0560
Fax: 519~7S5~0644
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Phone: (705) 728-7570
Fax: (705) 728-2265
January 7,2003
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Ms. Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
Township of Oro-Medonte
Box 1 00
Oro Station, Ontario LOL 2EO
JAN 8 ?n03
ORO-MEDONTE
TOWNSHIP
Dear Ms.Pennycook,
RE: REVIEW OF S9HOOL CLOSURE/CONSOLIDATION POLICY
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The Simcoe County District School Board's current policy on school closure and
consolidation is under review and members of school communities have been invited to
submit written comments during the process. As part of the process, the Board
identified Municipalities as stakeholders to be included in the review. The Board has
launched the review because the current policy does not reflect parameters of the
current provincial education funding model and education legislation.
After consideration of public input, a proposed revised policy will be presented to the
Central Services Standing Committee on March 12, 2003. The proposed revised policy
will also be submitted to school councils and further written submissions will be invited
before trustee consideration of the proposed policy during the regular Board meeting on
April 23, 2003.
The current policy is attached for your convenience and is available on the Internet at
www.scdsb.on.ca. under the button "News Releases". Your written comments and
suggestions to be considered are invited by January 30, 2003. They should be
forwarded to Mike Graham, Superintendent of Facility Services by email to
mgraham@scdsb.on.ca; mail to Simcoe County District School Board, 1170 Highway 26,
Midhurst ON LOL 1XO; facsimile - (705) 728-2265.
For further information, please contact Mike Graham, Superintendent of Facility
Services, at (705) 734-6363, ext. 221 or David Few, Manager of Property and Planning,
at (705) 734-6363, ext. 218.
Mike Graham, P. Eng.
Superintendent of Facility Services
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1. Rationale
The Ministry of Education requires all school boards to prepare, approve
and publicize a definitive policy on the procedures to be followed in
considering whether or not a school should be closed. The Simcoe
County District School Board adopted policy 2313, School Closure, in
1982.
Significant changes have occurr~d since 1982 in the regulatory
environment, fiscal policies and demographic pattems affecting the
management of board resources. The Board believes that its policy
needs to be expanded to include school consolidation as an option for
responding to these changes.
The primary responsibility of the Board is to provide, in accordance with
provincial statutes, instruction and adequate accommodation at
reasonable cost. The Board also recognizes the significance of the
school to the local community. When enrolment fluctuations,
environmental restrictions, school facility problems, and/or declining
finan.cial resources affect the ability of the Board to use its resources in a
cost-effective way, altemative courses of action must be investigated.
Boundaries may be related to closure, but only in so far as a boundary
may need to be adjusted in order to prevent a school closure.
Altematives may include the closure of a school and/or the consolidation
of two or more schools within a contiguous cluster of schools.
2. Policy
The Simcoe County District School Board values the existence of
community schools and recognizes their importance to the rural areas of
Simcoe County. However, when enrolment fluctuations, environmental
restrictions, school facility problems and/or declining financial resources
affect the ability of the Board to use its resources in a cost-effective way,
altemative courses of action, such as boundary adjustments, school
closure and/or consolidation, must be investigated..
It is the policy of the Simcoe County District School Board that a school
may be closed or consolidated in accordance with the guidelines set out
in this policy.
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3. Definitions
;'Closure" shall mean termination of the use of a complete school building for
instructional purposes for students of the Board and the reorganization of the
students into one or more schools within a defined geographic area.
"Consolidation" shall mean the act of combining the students of two or more
schools into a single educational unit under the leadership of one principal.
Students may be accommodated at more'than one school site.
"Site" shall mean a single parcel of land occupied by a school building.
"Specified Geographic Area" is meant to represent a contiguous cluster of
schools within reasonable proximity.
"Reasonable Groundwater Use" shall mean the "Health Unit Capacity" of a
rural school site. Rural sites on conventional sewage disposal systems have
a restricted full-time equivalent capacity, including both staff and students.
This maximum accommodation figure is determined by the Simcoe County
Health Unit.
"Ministry Rated Capacity" of a school shall mean the number of student
places assigned by the Ministry of Education and Training in accordance with
guidelines established by the Ministry of Education and Training.
"Board Rated Capacity" of a school shall mean 90 percent of the Ministry
rated capacity.
"Program Rated Capacity" of a school shall mean the number of student
places within the school building when the use of the space in conjunction
with the programs offered within the school and the existing collective
agreements relative to the allocation of staff and students are taken into
consideration.
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4. Administrative Study
4.1 The Director of Education, either independently or at the request of the
Board, may initiate an Administrative Study as part of long-term
planning for school communities where one or more of the following
situations indicate that the closure of a school or the consolidation of
schools within a specified geographic area might provide more efficient
utilization of the board's resources and sustain and/or improve the
delivery of quality educational programs and services:
4.1.1
school facilities require significant upgrading to comply with
safety, building and/or environmental codes;
4.1.2
high per student operating costs relative to comparable
schools within the system are identified;
4.1.3
long-term enrolment projections indicate substantial growth
or decline such that it would have a negative impact upon
the board's ability to provide appropriate programs in a cost-
effective manner; and/or
4.1.4
an incomplete grade spectrum exists.
4.2 The Director of Education shall initiate an Administrative Study if:
4.2.1 the school enrolment is projected to be less than 140 F.T.E.
students for the next school year; or
4.2.2 the student enrolment of a school occupies less than sixty
percent of the board-rated capacity of that school; or
4.2.3 the student enrolment of schools in a specified geographic
area occupies less than sixty percent of the total board-rated
capacity of those schools.
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5. Decision-making Process
5.1 In unusual circumstances the Board may alter the timelines for
decision-making contained in section 5.
5.2 The Director of Education shall inform. the Board in public session
within 15 days of any decision to initiate an Administrative Study and
shall report to the Board on or before October 1 the results of any
Administrative Study undertaken under subsections 4.2.1, 4.2.2 or
4.2.3.
5.3 The report on the Administrative Study shall be prepared based on the
content outline set out in APPENDIX A.
The Director shall submit the report to the Board in public session and
provide copies of the report to each principal and school council
chairperson of school(s) identified for possible closure or consolidation.
5.4 The Board shall determine by resolution on. or before November 1
which, if any, of. the identified schools will be reviewed for possible
closure or consolidation.
5.5 Within two weeks of a board decision under 5.4, a Review Committee
shall be established for each school identified for potential closure or
for each group of contiguous schools to be considered for possible
consolidation. The Committee shall be composed of the following:
5.5.1 one local trustee and two additional trustees from other
districts appointed by the Student Accommodations
Committee, one of whom to be Chairperson;
5.5.2 Superintendent of Schools - to act as Secretary;
5.5.3 principal(s) of the identified school(s);
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5.5.4 one staff member from each school, elected by the school
staff( s);
5.5.5 two parents from each school, elected by the School
Council;
5.5.6 one non-school affiliated community member for each
school, nominated by the local municipality;
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5.5.7 additional members as deemed necessary by the Review
Committee.
5.6 Forthwith, the decision to establish a Review Committee will be
communicated, in writing and through the media, to students, their
parents, and to staff of identified school(s), and by newspaper
advertisement, to the general school communities. The following
information will be provided:
5.6.1
the school(s) identified for possible closure or consolidation;
5.6.2
that a Review Committee is being established;
5.6.3
that the Review Committee will receive input from citizens
who may be concerned over the general, social and
economic effects on the community of closing or
consolidating the named school(s);
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how and when this input will be received and from whom
further information can be obtained by interested citizens;
5.6.5
that the report and recommendations of the Review
Committee will be received by the Board on or before
March 1.
5.7 In conducting its study, the Review Committee shall consider:
5.7.1 the information contained in the Administrative Study report;
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5.7.2 submissions made by concerned citizens, including staff and
students;
5.7.3 other information which the Committee considers pertinent;
5.7.4 holding public meetings as deemed necessary.
5.8 The Review Committee shall report to the Board in public session on
or before March 1. with copies of the report made available to the
public at the meeting and subsequently at the school(s) for
examination. The report will be received only at this meeting, with no
vote or decision on the content. .
5.9 The report of the Review Committee to the Board shall comply with the
outline as set out in APPENDIX B.
6. Board Decision
6.1 Consideration by the Board on whether or not to close or consolidate
the identified school(s) shall be made in public session on or before
April 15, prior to which interested parties shall have opportunity to
make oral or written submissions to the Board. Any board decision will
take place only after such opportunity has been provided.
6.1.1 If the board's decision is to close or consolidate the identified
elementary sChool(s), the school shall close or consolidate
on June 30 of the school year in which the decision is made.
6.1.2 If the board's decision is to close or consolidate the identified
secondary school(s), the school shall close or consolidate
on June 30 of the school year following that in which the
decision is made.
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6.2 The staff and students of the identified school(s) shall be informed of
the decision of the Board by the Director during the next school day
following the meeting at which the decision was made. Notification to
parents will be in writing, on board letterhead.
6.3 Within tWo days of the meeting at which,the Board makes a decision to
close or consolidate a school, notices to announce the decision of the
Board shall be placed in the local newspaper( s) serving the identified
school community.
6.4 Within one week of the decision of the Board to close or consolidate
the identified school(s), a public meeting shall be held in the school(s)
to inform the community of the contents of the report of the Review
Committee, and to explain the rationale behind the board's decision.
6.5 Except where exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise, in order to
provide a measure of security for the community, the Board, and its
employees, the Board shall be bound by its decision for a minimum
period of four school years following the date of the decision, meaning
a further Administrative Study could not begin for four years from the
date of the board's decision to close or consolidate the school( s).
6.6 In the event of a board decision to close or consolidate a school or
schools, the Board will consider an appropriate budget allocation to
assist the Integration Committee.
7. Integration Committee
7.1 By April 20, the Administrative Council will establish an Integration
Committee whose purpose will be to provide for a positive integration
of students and staff into their new school environments.
7.2. The Integration Committee shall be composed of:
7.2.1 the Superintendent of Schools of the district;
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7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6
7.2.7
7.2.8
7.2.9
the Superintendent of Schools of a second district if a
receiving school for students from a closing or consolidating
school is within a second district;
the principal(s) of the closing or consolidating school(s);
the principal( s) of the receiving school( s);
two members of the teaching staff from each school which is
closing or consolidating;
two members of the staff of the receiving school(s);
two parents from each school, elected by the School
Council;
a local trustee, appointed by the Board;
additional members as deemed necessary by the Integration
Committee.
7.3 Where a school is closing, the Integration Committee shall be
responsible for planning, preparing and reporting:
7.3.1 official closing ceremonies;
7.3.2 June graduation, if applicable;
7.3.3 disposition of furniture and equipment;
7.3.4 disposition of teaching materials, resources, etc.;
7.3.5 disposition of school memorabilia, etc.
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7.4 Where schools are closing or consolidating, the Integration Committee,
while considering the needs of the local communities, shall also be
responsible for:
7.4.1
planning and preparing for the transfer of students and staff
to their new school(s), including introduction and welcome of
students, parents and staff to receiving schools prior to
September; ,
7.4.2
advising on appropriate organizational models for the
affected school(s);
7.4.3
integration of student program;
7.4.4
transfer of student records;
7.4.5
assistance to receiving schools with student services and
timetabling.
8. Personnel Issues
The Board, through its senior administration, shall be bound by the provisions
of its respective collective agreements in dealing with teaching/administrative,
secretarial/office, custodial and other support staff affected by a school
closure or consolidation.
9. Administrative Procedures
The Director of Education is authorized to develop appropriate administrative
procedures to implement this policy.
APPROVED FEBRUARY 14,1996
REVISED NOVEMBER 17, 1999
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APPENDIX A
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY REPORT TO THE BOARD
Introduction
Appendix A will provide the data required for the later analysis to be carried out by
the Board and the Review Committee. The Administrative Study should be based
on:
(a) analysis of historical administrative records;
(b) analysis of future expectations developed by staff;
(c) review of plans for municipal development obtained from municipal staff;
(d) analysis of agreements previously entered into by the Board and the
municipality;
(e) information from staff and federations;
(f) information from residents of the affected areas.
1. When a school is being studied for possible closure:
1.1 The Administrative Study report to the Board at Step I shall provide the
following factual information:
1.1.1 enrolment statistics for the ten previous years and the current
year, as well as ten-year enrolment projections;
1.1.2 numbers and grades of present students who have
previously been transferred as a result of boundary
adjustments, closures or consolidations;
1.1.3 maps of school boundaries and a succinct analysis of recent
boundary adjustments;
1.1.4 the ministry, board and program rated capacities;
1.1.5 any conditions which may impact on the use of the site, ego
reasonable groundwater use policy;
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1.1.6 the state of repair of the school and the school site;
1.1.7 operating costs;
1.1.8 instructional costs per pupil;
1.1.9 community use of the school;
1.1.10 pertinent information on transportation;
1.1.11 unique and/or special education programs operating in the
school.
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1.2.1 an assessment of the effect of closing the school on unique
and/or special programs within the school and the district;
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
the implications of closure on the distribution of the teaching
and other staff of the closed school, including the need for
training and support;
an evaluation of possible altematives to closure, including
creative staffing models and the net cost of each alternative;
an assessment of alternatives for the disposition of the
school building, if closed;
an analysis of potential short and long-term savings
anticipated by a closure;
the recommendation of the Administration on the formal
identification of a school or schools to proceed to the Review
Committee stage for possible closure, and/or if deemed
advisable, consolidation.
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2. When a school, or specified grouping of schools, is being studied for possible
consolidation:
2.1 the Administrative Study report to the Board at
Step 1 shall provide the following factual information:
2.1.1 population statistics for the area within the boundaries of all
schools named in the grouping;
2.1.2 for each school within the grouping:
2.1.2.1
2.1 .2.2
2.1.2.3
2.1.2.4
2.1.2.5
2.1.2.6
2.1.2.7
2.1.2.8
enrolment statistics for the ten previous years
and the current year, as well as ten-year
enrolment projections;
numbers and grades of present students who
have previously been transferred as a result of
boundary adjustments, closures or
consolidations;
maps of school boundaries, and a succinct
analysis of recent boundary adjustments;
the Ministry, Board and Program rated
capacities;
any conditions which may impact on the use of
the site, ego reasonable groundwater use policy;
the state of repair of the school( s) and the school
site( s);
operating costs;
instructional costs per pupil;
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2.1.2.9
the community use of the school(s);
2.1.2.10
pertinent information on transportation such as
distance between sites, route changes, time on
buses, lost instructional time;
2.1.2.11
unique and/or special education programs
operating in the school(s).
2.2 In addition, the report shall provide the following subjective information:
2.2.1 an assessment of the effects of consolidation of the student
enrolment into fewer schools;
2.2.2 an evaluation of the effects of consolidation on both teaching
and support staff;
2.2.3 an evaluation of possible alternatives to consolidation,
including creative staffing models and the net cost of each
alternative;
2.2.4 an analysis of potential short and long-term savings
anticipated by consolidation;
2.2.5 the recommendation of the Administration on the formal
identification of a school or grouping of schools to proceed to
the Review Committee stage for possible consolidation,
and/or if deemed advisable, closure.
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APPENDIX B
REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE BOARD
1. The Review Committee Report to the Board shall include a profile of each
school being considered. The repo~ shall also include a description and
impact analysis for each major change which would result from closure or
consolidation.
1.1 School Profile
1.1.1 historical background;
1.1.2 a description of the attendance area, building
accommodation including ministry, board, and program rated
capacities; external restrictions on use; significant physical
changes; and transportation require'ments;
1.1.3 enrolment statistics for the ten previous years, the current
year and ten-year enrolment projections;
1.1.4 current staff allocations and ten-year projections;
1.1.5 an overview of current instructional and co-instructional
programs, any unique programs or facilities, specific program
strengths and/or limitations, and anticipated future program
initiatives;
1.1.6 community use of the school for social, educational, cultural
or recreational activities;
1.1.7 an evaluation of the building(s) and school site(s) to include
estimated costs for major repairs or renovations projected
over ten years;
1.1.8 a financial analysis of both fixed and variable operating costs
of each school including a comparison with average district
and system costs for school administration, instruction,
building operation, maintenance, replacement, and
transportation.
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1.2 Closure/Consolidation Impact Analysis
1 .2.1 new attendance area, ten-year projected enrolment, school
sites and buildings to be used, staffing and transportation
requirements;
1.2.2 instructional and co-instructional changes;
1.2.3 allocation process for any surplus administrative, teaching
and non-teaching staff;
1.2.4 possible alternative uses or disposition of any surplus school
building and site;
1.2.5 effect, if any, on other elementary or secondary school
attendance areas;
1.2.6 potential effects on community cultural, social, educational
or recreational activities;
1.2.7 potential effects on local property values, business activities
and municipal infrastructure;
1.2.8 viable alternatives to closure or consolidation considered by
the Review Committee, as well as a list of all other options
proposed during the review process;
1.2.9 a comparative financial analysis of past and present
operating costs versus the projected operating costs;
1.2.10 a comparison of the financial effects of closing/consolidating
or not closing/consolidating the school(s) including capital
implications.
1.2.11 specific recommendations and supporting rationale;
1.2.12 any other information deemed relevant by the Committee.
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APPENDIX C
SEQUENCE OF KEY DATES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
POLICY 2313, SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION
May 1
- Administrative Study Initiated - as per 4.1 or 4.2.
October 1
- Results of Administrative Study presented to the
Board - as per 5.1 and 5.2 (should be second Board
meeting in September).
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November 1
- Board resolution to initiate Review Process - as per
5.3 (should be second Board meeting in October).
November 14
- Review Committee established and affected parties
notified - as per 5.4 and 5.5.
March 1
- Review Committee Report presented to Board - as per
5.5.5 and 5.7 (should be second Board meeting in
February).
April 15
- Board Decision re closure or consolidation - as per 6.1
(should be first Board meeting in April).
Next Day
- Board decision conveyed to staff and students by
Director - as per 6.2.
Within Two Days
- Notice of Board decision provided to local media - as
per 6.3.
Within One Week
- Public meeting held to share Board decision and
rationale - as per 6.4.
April 20
Integration Committee established - as per 7.1.
June 30
- School closure or consolidation - Elementary - as per
6.1.1.
June 30
(following year)
- School closure or consolidation - Secondary -
as per 6.1.2.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe wi11 hold a public meeting
on the 28111 day of January, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the County of Simcoe Counci1 Chambers, County of
Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario to consider a proposed amendment
under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT
THE PUlU'OSE of the proposed amendment to By-law No. 2840 of the County of Simcoe is to provide
a site specific exemption to Section 3 (a) of the "Setback" By-law No. 2840 to permit the constroction of
a 6 unit townhouse complex adjacent to County Road 93 located at Block 340, Plan 51M-689.
municipa1iy knO\\'11 as 382, 384, 386, 388,390, and 392 Dunsmore Lane in the City afBamc.
Section 3(a) of By-law 2840 of the County of Simcoe prohibits construction of a building unless it is a
minimum of 10.67 meters (35 feet) from the property line adjacent to County Road 93.
The proposed to'W11hoUSCS at 382,384,386,388,390, and 392 Dunsmore Lane, Barrie are 3.0 meters (9.8
feet) from County Road 93.
A KEY MAP showing land to which the proposed by-law exc,--ption applies is on the reverse side of this
notice.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and make written Or verbal representations either in
support of or in opposition of the proposed by-law amcndm<.-nt.
IF A PERSON or public body that files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the County of
Simcoe in respect of the proposed amendment does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or
written submissions to The Corporation of the County of Simcoe before the proposed amendment is
adopted by by-law, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss an or part of the appeal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed by-law amendment is available for inspection
in the Clerk's Office at the County of Simcoe Administration Cenlre during regular office hours _
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DATED AT the County ofSimcoc this 6th day of January, 2003.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe will hold a public meeting
on the 28th day of January, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the County of Simcoe Council Chambers, County of
Simcoe Adm1nistration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario to consider a proposed amendment
under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT
THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendment to By-law No. 2840 of the County of Simcoe is to provide
a site specific exemption to Section 3 (a) of the "Setback" By-law No. 2840 to permit the construction of
a residence adjacent to County Road 93, located at Lot 154, Plan 51M-689, municipally known as 30
Hewitt Place in the City of Barrie.
Section 3(a) of By-law 2840 of the County of Simcoe prohibits construction of a building unless it is at
least 10.67 meters (35 feet) from the property line adjacent to County Road 93.
The proposed house at 30 Hewitt Place, Barrie is 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) from County Road 93.
A KEY MAP showing land to which the proposed by-law exception applies is on the reverse s1de of this
notice.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representations either in
support of or in opposition of the proposed by-law amendment.
IF A PERSON or public body that files an appeal of a decision of The Corporation of the County of
Simcoe in respect of the proposed amendment does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or
written submissions to The Corporation of the County of Simcoe before the proposed amendment is
adopted by by-law, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss a11 or part of the appeal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed by-law amendment is available for inspection
in the Clerk's Office at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during regular office hours -
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DATED AT thc County of Simcoe this 6111 day of January, 2003.
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To the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors, Township of Oro-Medonte.
Copies to- Ms. Jennifer Zieleniewski, CAO
- Ms. Andria Leigh, Planner
- Ms.Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
Re: Letter to Nick McDonald re Planning Studies
I am writing to provide you with a copy of a letter written by the members or The Oro Moraine
Association to Mr. Nick McDonald. We met recently with Nick to discuss the two studies, and
you will note that most of the time was spent on his draft of a revised mineral Aggregate
Resources Plan. We had an excellent dialogue and the attached letter summarizes the position of
our Association on the main points that were covered.
We would like to share our views on this most important topic with all of you, with the hope that
you will consider them as the two studies draw to a close and come before you for review... and
eventual incorporation into a revised official plan.
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Horseshoe Valley, Jarratt-Coulson, Rowanwood and Sugarbush)
Janumy 3,2003.
Meridian Planning Consultants Inc.,
113 Collier Street,
Barrie, Ontario. L4M 1H2.
Attention: Mr. Nick McDonald
Dear Nick,
The members of the Oro Moraine Association wish to thank you for taking the time to meet with us on
Monday, December 16th. We had an excellent exchange of views concerning the aggregate industIy and
in this letter we will endeavor to summarize the main points that we would like you to consider for
inclusion in your final report to council on section D.5 of the Official Plan (Mineral Aggregate
Resources). Let us say at the outset that we are generally very supportive of the positions you have taken
in a number of key areas, and our comments and suggestions are all in the direction of more concern for
the environment.
Water-Our Major Concern
While the greater part of our discussion was on the aggregate study, it must be emphasized at the outset
that our primary concern is water.... an assured and plentiful supply of clean, safe water for generations to
come. For this reason we strongly suggest in the re-write of the township's Official Plan...Vision. Pillars,
etc or in a preamble to Section D5, that you include a scene-setting section on water, and all that is
underway at this time that shows the heightened awareness and concern at all levels for this most precious
commodity. We are referring to such things as Justice O'Connor's Walkerton report, the provinces new
water protection bill, the South Simcoe Ground Water Study, the recent Grey Highlands court decision,
and hopefully, a soon to be revised Provincial Policy Statement that would put more emphasis on the
protection of water resources. Any studies from other sources, which address the relationship of the
aggregate industry and ground water, should also be considered at this time. The message from this
section would be, that times have changed and the direction of change is clear, and that the "old ways" of
looking at the aggregate industIy and ground water protection are no longer adequate or appropriate.
D5.10bjectives
-Delete part about protection of high potential mineral aggregate resources. It is sufficient to
protect known aggregate deposits, which already fall under the Mineral Aggregate Resources
designation in the Official Plan.
-Eliminate the phrase "minima] impact". There is nothing about gravel pits that is minimal in any
way. We agreed that here and elsewhere in the rewrite of the aggregate section minimal should be
replaced by "no negative impact".
-The line about ensuring that haul routes are appropriate should be removed, or written in such a
way that it leaves no room for misinterpretation. What the gravel industIy or an OMB chair
considers appropriate might be very inappropriate to residents or future councils. Our Association
strongly urges you to simplify this section by having the new plan insist on the use of existing
haul routes only.
-Revise line about "minimal environmental and social costs". See earlier comment about no
negative impacts.
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-Are there locations on the moraine which have "high potential for resource use "but which are
not now designated Mineral Aggregate Resources? Or are you only talking in "what if' terms? In
any case what is the point of even considering such lands for resource development, as this
would be in conflict with the township's over-riding concern for protection of the moraine? Later
on in D5.4.3 you say that such developments would be discouraged and require a Plan
amendment. This 'opening' would likely throw the aggregate industry and the municipality into
expensive studies, reviews, hearings, etc and for what purpose? Is the municipality not better to
exclude such lands and stick with it? This situation has much in common with the Gold
Mountain case.
D5.4.3 Development Policies
-Having said earlier that development of lands not in the mineral aggregate classification is
discouraged, the draft then lists a large number of factors that an applicant and its consultants
would have to consider, and that the township and its consultants would have to react to.
-Once again you use words such as effect, impact, mitigate. We agreed at the meeting that in all
cases the development of the new pit must have no negative impacts; I note that this phrase is
already in the current Plan in D5.3 .1.2 and perhaps elsewhere.
-Interestingly it is in this section that water is mentioned....drinking water, ground water, surface
water, quantity, quality, etc. This is good, but the non-negotiable importance of water must be
stressed. Refer to our opening remarks.
D5.4.8 Rehabilitation
-In our meeting we asked what rights a township has to get involved in and gain some control
over the rehabilitation process, and you told us that this is all covered by the Aggregate
Resources Act. If we recall correctly you also told us that the industry is "self policing" as
regards the rehabilitation process, reporting to the MNR. In the light of the track record of all
these players over the years what can we expect in future? Is there nothing a municipality can do
to gain some control over rehabilitation? Your draft says the township will work with new
applicants, the ministry, etc to ensure appropriate (there's that word again) rehabilitation. Is that
all a township can do?
Thank you again for meeting with us, Nick. It would be appreciated if you would provide copies of this
letter to members of the two working groups. We will send copies to council and township personnel.
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January 4, 2003
Ms. Marilyn Pennycook
Clerk, Oro-Medonte Township
148 Line 7 South,
Oro, ON LOL 2XO
RE: Proposed change to drainage into Lake Simcoe at the foot ofOro line 5.
Dear Ms. Pennycook:
I have been in contact with Jerry Ball in regards to a drainage problem at the foot of Oro
Line 5. He suggested that I draw up a proposal to change the drainage and submit this
proposal to you. It is my pleasure to do so. I have resided at #7 Balsam Lane for 19 years
and am very familiar with this problem, having seen the drainage patterns at all times of
the year. I have also discussed this matter with Mr. Ball and with Mr. Craig Cooper of the
Simcoe County Conservation Authority. I therefore, feel that I am qualified to comment
on this issue.
CURRENT DRAINAGE AT THE FOOT OF ORO LINE 5: see drawing #1
At the present time, a series of drainage ditches gathers all of the runoff from the large
area to the east of Ora line 5 and north of Wind field Dr.. This area extends aU the way up
to the Ridge Road. This runoff feeds into a culvert that runs under Windfield Dr. just to
the east of the 5th line and is joined by a ditch that runs along the south side of Windfield
Dr.. The accumulated runoff tben runs a very short distanc.e southbound along the east
side of Oro line 5 and then runs through a culvert, under Oro line 5. The water then runs
sOllthwest for several hundred yards, across private property, and then empties into Lake
Simcoe. [see diagram #2.]
PROBLEMS WITH THE CURRENT DRAINAGE SITUATION:
Because the runoff is confmed to a series of ditches, the current drainage system seems to
work well up until the time that the runoff runs under Oro line 5. At that point, the runoff
is no longer contained to ditches and therefore floods a large area of private property to
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the southwest of Oro line 5. At the point of access to the lake there is a sandy beach.
Because of the constant backwash, this beach is continuously being bui It up, forming a
dam and blocking the drainage of water into the lake. In the spring and during severe
rainfalls in the summer, there is sufficient runoff to overcome this dam effect and the
water runs into the lake unimpeded. However, during most of the late spring, the summer
and the fall, the water does not flow into the lake at all and backs up, resulting in a huge
pool of stagnant water. This stagnant water is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitos
and can also he quite malodorous.
PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE DRAINAGE AT THE FOOT OF ORO LINE 5
[see diagram #3]
I have discussed this situation on two occasions with Mr. Jerry Ball at your offices and
with Mr. Craig Cooper at the Simcoe County Conservation Authority. Tn these
infonnative discussions I have learned from Mr. Cooper that the cmrent drainagepattem
is NOT an identified water course and therefore can be changed by the township without
a pemrit from Simcoe County. I also learned from Mr. Cooper that, because of the
concerns over West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitos, the Simcoe County
Conservation Authority supports initiatives that prevents the pooling and stagnation of
waters that are a breeding ground for mosquitos.
In view of the above, and after careful consideration of this issue for many years, 1 would
like to propose that the township change the runoff at the foot of Oro line 5. This could
be done fairly easily and, 1 suspect, fairly inexpensively. In particular, I understand that
there are plans to pave Oro line 5 south of Lakeshore Rd and if the proposed changes in
drainage were to be incorporated into the road improvement, I am sure the additional cost
would not be great.
If the C1llTent culvert running under Oro line 5, just south of Windfield Dr. were blocked
off, the runoff would continue in the ditch southbound on the east side of Oro line 5. If a
culvert was built under Lakeview Rd., the water would continue towards the lake and run
through the existing culvert under the junction of ORO line 5 and Greenwood Forest Dr.
and enter the newly constructed water path across the public water access at the foot of
01'0 line 5. Because the point of entry to Lake Simcoe at the foot of 01'0 line 5 is rocky,
rather than sandy, there is no danger of backwash impeding the free flow of water into the
lake.
Tllis proposal would have two positive effects: 1] It would deal with the current stagnant
water situation which, because it results in a perfect breeding area for mosquitos, I
believe to be a potential health hazard. 2] It would prevent the further flooding of private
property caused by the current drainage system by confming the runoff to township
property.
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1 would appreciate very much ifOro- Medonte Township would give this proposal
serious consideration and I look forward to a reply. If you have any questions in regards
to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, if needed, I could make myself
available for a meeting or onsite inspection to discuss this further.
YOUTS Sincerely, !J I
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December 19, 2002
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Chris Carter
Box 200
Oro-Medonte, ON
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Dear Chris:
I am writing in regard to the use of Oro-Medonte Memorial Park from June 30 to August 22,
2003. The YMCA of Barrie would again like to offer Junior and Senior Day Camps at this site.
Last year approximately 1400 children, 200 of them Oro-Medonte residents, participated in our
specialty camps and Junior/Senior Day Camps throughout the 9 weeks of summer. At your site,
we can anticipate approximately 100-120 children per session in addition to counsellors and
supervIsors.
Should you require any additional infonnation, please do not hesitate to call me.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Mimi Price
Centre Director
YMCA of Barrie
22 Grove St. West, Barrie, Ontario L4N IM7 tel: 705 726-6421 fax: 705726-0508 www.ymcaofbarrie.org
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January 12,2003
Mayor and Council
Corporation of the Township ofOro-Medonte
Box 100
Oro, Ontario
LOL 2XO
Re: Sale and disposition of Part A. B. and C for Plan 709
To the Mayor and members of Council
My name is Douglas Campbell and as a resident of Plan 709 I am writing to you with regard to
council's October 18,2000 decision to sell a portion of Part A to the adjoining lake view
residents and to transfer ownership of the balance of Part A, Band C to the back lot owners.
The appraisals have been completed on all parcels subject to this decision, the surveys have been
completed for the waterfront portion of Part A which is to be sold, the drainage has been
relocated, and infonnation sessions have been provided for all members of Plan 709 to have their
questions answered.
I was in attendance at both infonnation sessions recently held and a main concern the people
seemed to have was whether or not there would be sufficient funds to maintain the newly fonned
Part A, Band C generated by the sale of the individual portions of Part A. It is my
understanding that the amount that will be realized through the sale cannot be disclosed until
after the transaction has actually taken place as these are private negotiations. However this
creates uncertainty among the back lot owners as to the best way to receive title to the remaining
blocks or if they would even want to.
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This is causing further delay to a process which has been ongoing now for almost 2 ~ years. In
fairness to the water view lot owners I respectfully request that council proceed with the sale of
those sections of Part A to the adjoining lot owners as previously agreed to. In doing so, the
water view lot owners can have some closure on this issue and the back lot owners will be able to
make an infonned decision as to how they would like to proceed with the disposition of the
remaining parcels since they will then have knowledge of the amount that will be held for their
use in the maintenance and/or development of the remaining parcels.
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Based on what I was hearing at both of the infonnation sessions, I believe that this would be a
satisfactory next step for both water view and back lot owners.
The issue pertaining to the Freedom of Infonnation request that is being considered by the
arbitrator should not impact in any way with council's decision regarding the disposition of the
lands. The arbitrator is deciding whether or not certain infonnation should be released, not
whether or not council is able to proceed with its October 2000 decision. There have been many
items that have caused delay to the process of transferring title and I believe that it is time to
move forward with, at the very least, the sale of the waterfront portion of Part A, Plan 709.
I appreciate the time that you have given to reading my letter and I hope to hear a positive
response for my request. If council requires any additional infonnation or would like to speak
with me, I would be more than pleased to provide whatever input I can.
Respectfully
Douglas L. Campbell
Lot 41, Plan 709
3 Greenwood Forest Road
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2003-001
Bolng 8 By-law to provide for an Interim tax
I.vy end to provide for the payment of taxes
and to provide for penalty and Interest.
WHEREAS Section 317(1) 01 the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended, provides that the Council 01 a local municipality may before the adoption
01 the estimates lor the year pass a by-law levying amounts on the assessment of
property in the local municipality rateable for local municipality purposes;
AND WHEREAS Section 317(3) 01 the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended, provides that the amount levied on a property shall not exceed 50%
(percent) 01 the total amount 01 taxes lor municipal and school purposes levied on
the property lor the previous year;
AND WHEREAS the Council 01 the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it expedient to enact such a by-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows:
1. a) There shall be levied and collected upon all properties having
rateable assessment in the Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte an amount of 50% of the total amount of taxes for
municipal and school purposes levied on the property for the
previous year.
2. The said interim tax levy shall be due and payable in two equal installments
on or before Friday February 28th, 2003 and Wednesday April30th,2003.
2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to mail or cause to be mailed the notice
of taxes due to the address of the residence or place of business of the
person to whom such notice is required to be given as shown on the latest
revised Assessment Roll.
3. A penalty for non-payment of taxes shall be imposed not exceeding 1 %%
on the first day of default, and on the first day of each calendar month
thereafter during the year 2003, until taxes are paid.
4. That there be added an interest charge of 1 %% on the first day of each
month on any outstanding tax arrears from the 31s1 day of December in the
year in which the taxes were levied until the taxes are paid.
5. Taxes are payable at the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Office or
at most financial institutions which accept and process payments on behalf
of customers, with the onus on the financial institution to remit payments on
time.
6. That the Treasurer be authorized to accept part payment from time to time
on account of any taxes due and to give a receipt for such part payment,
provided that acceptance of any such payment shall not affect the collection
of any penalty or interest or any other levies, rates, charges or collections
imposed, collectable and due in respect to any non-payment.
7. By-law No. 2002-001 is hereby repealed.
Uy-haw NQ. 2003..oollnlerim Tax Levy
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8, Thol thlll by.lew com.. Inlo force and takes aNeel on and from the date of
tho flmll palling,
flrtt l.nO lOoond time thl. 15"1 day of January, 2003,
tHo.. thlm Um. And 'Imtlly pitIed thl8 1Slh day of January, 2003.
THI CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
MAYOR J. NEIL CRAIG
CLERK MARILYN PENNYCOOK