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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA

TIME: DATE: PLACE:

7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Council Chambers.

Call to Order

Declaration of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof

Scheduled Closed Session

***Recess - reconvene at 7:00 p.m. for Open Session

Delegations

(a)

John McEwen, re: Radon and the Ontario Building Code

Reports Requiring Action

(a)

Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, re : Perth Road Corridor Study

11 - 78

(b)

Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, re: Capital Budget Amendments

79 - 80

(c)

Louise Fragnito, Treasurer, re: Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program - Intake Two

81 - 82

(d)

Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, re: AVL System

83 - 84

(e)

Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Peer Review Letter Regarding Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 7, Concession VII, Portland District

85 - 87

(f)

Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Closing of Road Allowance in Part of Lot 19 Concessions V and VI

88 - 91

(g)

Lindsay Mills, Planner, re: Closing of Road Allowance, Part of Lot 22, Concession VIII, Loughborough

92 101

Reports for Information

(a)

Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, re: Collaboration with the OPP

Rise & Report

(a)

County Council

(b)

Arena Board

(c)

Police Services Board

3 - 10

102 105

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Information Items

(a)

Letter from Leonard, Labarge, Foxton and Lesperance re: Hartington Subdivision Proposal Reports

106 116

(b)

Letter to County of Frontenac, re: Delegated Authority for Subdivision and Plans of Condominium approvals

117

(c)

City of Kawartha Lakes, re: Support for Large Renewable Procurement Initiatives

118

(d)

Louise & Daniel Ouellet, re: Proposed Zoning Changes

119

(e)

Township of South-West Oxford, re: Opposition to Division of Conferences

120

Notice of Motions

Announcements

Question of Clarity (from the public on outcome of agenda items)

Closed Session (if requested)

Adjournment

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^^n0^?^ ?^ciLOLS^h-.Fro-ntTC re^ardin§the 85° / year,radon mduced lung cancer fatalities as related to failure to enforce pertinent Required Sections of the OBC Act Table of Contents:

  1. Supporting letter from the Ontario Lung Associations .

  2. Supporting letter from Justin P.J. Trudeau (M.P. for Papineau)

  3. Plea to Councilors (4 pages) Supportine Documents:

  4. Copy of Sections 9.13 of the OBC Act. (2 pages)

  5. Copy of OBC Act, Inquiry and Liability (1 page)

  6. Copy ofOBC Act, Roles (3 pages)

  7. Copy of letter from BDB’s John Gryffyn P. Eng. With NRCs opinion (2 pages)

  8. Copy ofcorresopondence between CBO Gass & Code Adviser John Gryffyn P. Eng. As provided by CAO Wayne Orr (1 page)

  9. Copy of March 2013 ten item report by CBO Gass and comments by myself (8 pages) 1-

10^ Sop^iefi^_ads/.from localcomPanies who offei" ‘waterproofing" by venting radon directly into the building. Currently allowed and endorsed where permits are not “required”’(2~page’s)

  1. Some Excerpts from the Commissioner’s report on the Elliott Lake Mail collapse (1 page)

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18 Wynford Drive, Suite 401 Toronto, ON M3C OK8

THE LUNG ASSOCIATION

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April 7,2016

Mr. John McEwen 5782 Clair Road

Verona, ON KOH 2WO

Re: Radon Presentation and the Ontario Building Code Dear Mr. McEwan,

The Ontario^ Lung Association is pleased to lend our support to your efforts to reduce radon

levels m and around residential dwellings. It is our hope that the South FrontenacCouncilwiU adopt_yourret:ommendation to add changes to the ontario Buildmg Code-(OBC)’thatTeekt’o

protect people from the dangers ofradon.

Ill,!l^b!^,oi^^nLr^don.isa/a^io.active’>,colourless’ odorless and tasteless gas that

naturany.occurs in the^nvironment-^adon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Ontario

Tl^T^t!.f^^er^°.fat?lities (mo^than 2 per day) Province-wide7The Ontario Lung

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Opportunity extended to South Frontenac Council to lead the Province in eliminating radon induced lung cancer fatalities: Dear Councilors: INTRODUCTION:

As advised by the Ontario Lung Association, April 7th, 2016: “Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Ontario and accounts for over 850 fatalities (more that 2 per day) province wide.” This much is absolutely tme as confinned by Health Canada; they go back to the homes of “anomaly victims” and test for radon after the fact.

These fatalities should have never occurred. In 1976 the municipalities became responsible for the enforcement of requirements of the Ontario Building Code Act. Municipal Corporations are “the authority having jurisdiction for enforcing the Act and its Regulations”. Certainly had requirements of

Section 9.13 “Waterproofing and Soil Gas Control” been enforced these continuing and rising number of fatalities (estimated 20-35,000 since 1976) would have never occurred. Waterproof membranes are impermeable to both water and gas.

“9.13.1.2. Required Waterproofing 1) Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, floors-on-ground and exterior surfaces of walls below ground level shall be waterproofed.”

“9.13.3.2.. Application of Waterproof Membranes. Concrete or unit masonry walls to be waterproofed shall be covered with not less than 2 layers ofbitumen-saturated membrane, with each layer being

cemented in place with bitumen and coated over-all with a heavy coating ofbitumen.”

“9.13.4.1. Basement Floors. Basement floors to be waterproofed shall have a system ofmembrane

waterproofing provided between 2 lasers of concrete, each of which shall be not less than 75 mm (Sin)

thick with the floor membrane mopped to the wall membrane to complete the seal.”

“9.13.1.3. Required Soil Gas Control 1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), all wall, roof and floor

assemblies in contact with the ground shall be constructed to resist the leakage of soil gas into the building.

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The Act was amended to define liability:

“Immunity from action 31 (1) No action or other proceeding from action… a chief building

official…act done in good faith… Liability (2) Subsection (1) does not relieve the Crown, a

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municipality…of liability in respect of a tort committed by their respective chief building official… the

municipality… is liable for any such tort as if subsection (I) were not enacted. 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table.”

The Act defined various “roles” (summarized):

The CBO: “to establish operational policies for the enforcement of this Act…co-ordinate and oversee

the enforcement of this Act… perform duties in accordance with the standards established by the applicable Code of Conduct”

The Builder, “not to proceed unless any permit under this Act has been issued…to use appropriate

building techniques to achieve compliance with this Act and the building code

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“Enforcement by municipalities 3. (1) The Council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of the Act”

The Act now allowed for an “Inquiry 30. (1) If it appears to the Minister that there is or may be a failure in construction or demolition standards or in the enforcement of this Act or the building code, the Minister may designate a person to conduct an inquiry into the failure. 1992, c. 23, s. 30(1).” Is the basement a “living space?:

There is a fundamental issue here: Is the basement a “living space” or is it an “uninhabitable

cavity” created by the foundation walls? The OBC, the NBC, the CMHC, the NRC require that it is “living space”. While municipalities, their CBO(s), Developers, Building Associations, the Real estate industry… maintain the basement is not a living space (a 1200 sq. ft. house with a full basement is a

1200 sq. ft. house), and built it thus. At the same time the municipality, the CBO, Developers, Building Associations, the Real estate Industry encourage and allow home-owners to “finish and live” in the basement.

“Finishing & living” in a basement cavity mistakenly unintended for humans has lead to the 20-

35,000 fatalities to which I believe the municipality is responsible for under tort law, as specified in the legislation.

Clearly: if 850 plus Ontario residents (this would include children and young adults) are dying annually from radon induced lung cancer in spite of two specific requirements (and a preamble citing “health & safety of occupants”) of the OBC Act designed specifically to stop this from happening there is a “failure in construction standards” and/or a “failure in enforcement” and /or there exists a “failure

in the building code”. Something is horribly, horribly wrong. That the Province has made you

financially liable for these fatalities should incline you to request that the Minister conduct a Section 30(1) inquiry into this mess. SPECIFICS:

In the spring of201H thought we were at 350 radon induced fatalities per year and gave a similar presentation. Council instructed the CBO to report. Said report offers ten points as to justify the fact that “required waterproofing” is never ordered. (His report is remarkably similar to that of Kingston’s in 2004). I have addressed all ten comments in the addenda. CBO Brian Gass and every other Ontario CBO, present or past, insist that waterproofing is required only: “when hydrostatic pressure exists” as opposed to the actual wording: “where hydrostatic pressure occurs . This is evidenced by item 4 in the CBO’s report:

“In addition during the course of a footing inspection a Building Inspector will look in the

excavation for evidence of a highwater table or hydrostatic conditions. If none are observed then, in

accordance with subsection 9.13.2 of the OBC, dampproofing of the basement walls is permitted. I do not entirely blame Mr. Gass (or the other CBOs) for this assumption”. The Province’s Building Development Branch’s Code Adviser, John Gryffyn p. Eng., had told me numerous times

since 1990 that hydrostatic pressure can ONLY be caused by rising water tables and that water leaking

in through the walls “does not count”. In 2010 I did ask Minister Bartolucci to order the Adviser to provide proof for this “opinion”, which he did (enc.).

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In Code Adviser John Gryffyn P. Eng. “confession” the NRC confirms that certainly

waterproofing is required ifhydrostatic pressure is present from rising water tables AND “sites tend to

be wet and poorly drained because of topography or soil conditions so, when snow melts or during

periods of heavy rain, below grade spaces may be subjected to hydrostatic pressure.” The CBO must consider the “live loads” ofhydrostatic pressure caused by rain & melting snow against the sides of the foundation walls. I wrote a book for the CMHC based on this fact.

Our CAO has provided me with the e-correspondence between CBO Gass and the Code Adviser

(enc.) The question is “loaded” with the statement “Despite that Section 9, Div. B permits

dampproofmg of the walls when hydrostatic pressure is not present”. Mr. GryfFyn no longer shows the bravado he once had: “It is the advice of the Building and Development Branch that the building code in Section 9.13. has provisions for dampproffing and waterproofing. The provisions in the code states

the conditions under which dampproofing or waterproofing is required.” Building Development Branch just informed you that, as of that moment, waterproofing is required where hydrostatic pressure occurs.

In the face of this, a short discussion ensued in Council as reported by Craig Bakay: “A lot of these properties are coming in now,” Vandewal said. “(But) if there’s hydrostatic pressure, the CBO can

require waterproofing.” I’ll correct the current Mayor: it is not “can” require the wording is “shall

require. In the same article Mayor Davidson states: “if you dig a hole anywhere in South Frontenac, you’re basically inventing a swimming pool”. Exactly; if you dig a hole anywhere in South Frontenac it will eventually fill with water, and where that occurs Mr. Gass states: “when a basement is to be waterproofed to comply with the OBC, it is not only the walls, but the basement floor slab as well”.

And then he, and every other CBO, did neither and 20-35,000 Ontario residents paid the price with their lives. The reason: money.

CBO Gass states: “The cost to construct a waterproofed basement would increase the cost to consumers.” First off: what business is “cost” to the CBO. His/her role is defined under the 1992 Act

which include the “code of conduct” which concerns itself with: Public Health, applying the Code impartially, due diligence, honesty, integrity….. There is nothing about the CBO deciding that a requirement costs too much and as such Developers are not responsible for waterproofing any part of the basement. To me the statement suggests collusion between the CBO and the Developer to defraud home-owners out ofOBC requirements intended to save lives. Indeed he cites, with no precedent offered, that this would constitute an “illegal municipal standard” (item 11).

This is extremely similar to the report offered by Kingston’s CBO in 2004:

“These two options _are damp-proofmg and waterproofing. Damp-proofing is required when the

foundation walls are not subject to hydrostatic pressure and waterproofing is required when the foundation is subject to such pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is found when the groundwater table is

above the level of the footings…. Excavations which are dry and free of any water would not be subject

to any hydrostatic pressure and in this case damp-proofing is all that the OBC requires, and this is all

the city can ask for The Ministry has agreed that this strict and draconian interpretation of the code can be made by the City, but this is not meant to mean that we must do so.”

The city of Kingston concedes waterproofing is one of two options, and that waterproofing is

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should have been practicing “due diligence” and looked at the Required Statute themselves.

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I believe that this “illegal”, “strict and draconian” Statute’s omission has cost 20-35,000

fatalities since 1976, and that municipalities are liable for this under tort law as specified in the Act. The reason: the CBO believes that: “This could make South Frontenac a less desirable place to construct ne-w homes. " He should have just added the word “Developer” to the sentence; who else could he be referring to? All that said: Given the fact of 850 fatalities, and the liability issue, I think Council would be

wise and justified in requesting a Section 30 Inquiry from the Minister ofMA&H as soon as possible. Two items that can and should be dealt with immediately :

tSouth Frontenac has “hot-spots” as confirmed bv the CMHQ

Open Sump pits: That should be “covered & sealed”. As is usual sump pits are left uncovered by the Builder and passed by the municipality. If the “drainage” section of the OBC Act is more or less

“correct” the weeping tiles directly vent soil gasses into the uncovered sump pit which also vents the entire area below the floor slab directly into the basement. Please request that the CBO enforce this in new construction and please advise Citizens of this in the weekly ads in the Frontenac News and the EMC. This will save lives.

Require Permits to repair or materially alter a foundation in any wav, shape or form, and lay charges when violations occur:

In our “upper tier” the municipality ofWolfe Island absolutely, positively, 100% requires permits for any and all foundation work. This slows the “inside fix” scam cited in my CMHC book on page 60 under the title:

“WHAT NOT TO DO. Which begins v^ith; “In desperation, and sometimes under sales pressure, homeowners have made fundamental mistakes in trying to control water and moisture

problems….There are also soil gas entry problems with many of the systems sold.”

As our CBO’s “logic” goes: I do not issue or require permits to re-dampproof an existing foundation as this is “maintenance”. This “logic” is extended to: I do not issue or require permits to waterproof existing structures (although this is both a “repair” and a “material alteration” in other parts of our tier municipality and requires permits). This “logic” is extended to I do not issue or require permits fix this from the inside with an open trench in the floor slab that allows soil gasses directly into the basement in clear violation of Required Soil Gas Control.

Please instruct the CBO to offer the same degree of service as the CBO of Wolfe Island (and

Loyalist) in this regard. Required permits for everyone doing any foundation work. This should also be advertised in the weekly notice. This will save lives.

In conclusion: In light of the 850 radon induced lung cancer fatalities per year and Council’s legislated liability I am begging Council to request a Section 30 Inquest from the MMA&H. I am begging Council to insist that the CBO provide the same level of service as provided by our other tier

municipality Wolfe Island. This will save lives.

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Libéi-a1 Lanark»Frontenacxingston June 6”‘2016, To whom it may concerns,

This letter is to confirm the support of the Lanark Frontenac Association to our constituent of Verona Mr. John McEwen.

Kingston Federal Liberal

Mr. McEwen has been working hard over the last few years to advocate for greater enforcement of the building code to ensure the required waterproo?ng occurs on building structures.

We think his efforts are commendable and hope that greater oversights will lead to a reduction in lung cancer fatalities due to exposure to Radon Gas.

War

est regards,

Philippe Archambault President & CEO Lanark Frontenac Kingston Federal Liberal Association PO Box 72 lnverary, ON KOH1X0 president@|fk|iberals.ca 613-583-2135

June 6”‘2016

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STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PREPARED FOR COW: June 8, 2016 AGENDA DATE:

June 14, 2016

SUBJECT: Perth Road Corridor Study BACKGROUND: A Corridor Study was undertaken of the 10 kilometres of Perth Road, between Rutledge Road and Spooner Road, to assess existing corridor conditions and to analyze future impacts to the transportation network associated with background growth and planned development growth. This study was presented to the Public Services Committee in April. ANALYSIS: The objective of this corridor study was to develop a corridor improvement plan that would take into account all known proposed developments in addition to the impacts of background growth. We need to take a proactive approach and identify the cumulative impact of all known potential developments. This will allow for a more accurate cost apportionment to each individual development. The background growth rate was estimated to be linear and 1% per year throughout the Township. Attached to this report are maps of the Study Area and the known potential developments impacting this Study Area. The recommendations of the study are also reprinted in their entirety and are attached. It should be noted that some improvements will be required as a result of background growth, regardless of whether some developments proceed or not. FINANCIAL/STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None at this time. However, as development proceeds, certain items will be included in subsequent capital budgets.

Attachments: - Study Area

  • Proposed Developments
  • Recommendations Submitted/approved by: Mark Segsworth, P. Eng. Public Works Manager

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Development Rpl-201$ 04 K&Penh Road corrmuv Sludy«50436E4D x Potential on Perth Road 11 Page 22 of 120 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study 0 Q9?‘ K2‘ Q- Q10 HOLME' R0/ti’ Figure 10. Holmes Road Realignment Other potential alternatives that could lessen the impact of the skew include: 0 - Painting skip lines through the intersection Adding protected left turn phases with future traffic signal control timing Converting the intersection to a roundabout The Davidson Side Road intersection has poor sightlines for eastbound vehicles turning north onto Perth Road. Sightlines could be improved by removing the existing trees on private property in the northwest corner of the intersection. Furthermore, the Davidson Side Road intersection is skewed which contributes to the poor sightlines. A realignment of Davidson Side Road to permit a 90 degree angle at the intersection will improve the sightlines. 6. The recommendations I 0 - improvement Corridor of this study are presented Plan as a corridor improvement plan for the following timeframes: Near future, 0-5 years, based on existing conditions and needs Short Term, 5-15 years, based on interim development conditions and needs Long Term, 15+ years, based on full development conditions and needs Additionally, we have provided some recommendations decision making along the Perth Road corridor. for ongoing programs to support future traffic operations and 1. include transverse pavement markings at beginning of the northbound 60km/h speed zone defined by Schedule A42 in Bylaw 2000-01 2. Construct a gateway feature at the Moreland~Di>dy£OA3S84D 28 Page 23 of 120 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Consider including coloured pavement and improved signage north of the Moreland—DixonRoad intersection to further emphasize the transition from a rural speed zone to a community speed zone investigate possibility of expanding the Loughborough Boat Ramp parking lot Restrict summer parking along the east side of Perth Road opposite the Loughborough Boat Ramp Lengthen and widen the paved shoulder south of the Loughborough Boat Ramp on the west side of Perth Road to safely accommodate potential parking overflow Realign Davidson Road at Perth Road to remove or lessen the existing intersection skew improve the eastbound and westbound approach grades at the Holmes Road and Spooner Road intersections to match the existing Perth Road grade Convert the Old Boy Road intersection from a 3-leg stop control to a 4—legstop control to accommodate direct access to the planned “Collins Lake Estates" development (in accordance with their site plan and traffic impact report) 10. Construct additional northbound right and westbound turning lanes at the Old Boy Road and Spooner Road intersections to meet needs of development growth 11. Add traffic signals at Holmes Road, Old Boy Road, and Spooner Road intersections to meet the needs of development growth 12‘ Realign Holmes Road at Perth Road to remove or lessen the existing intersection skew 13. investigate the merits of limiting residential and commercial development along the Perth Road corridor to meet the current roadway capacity to eliminate the need for future widening near the City of Kingston boundary on a shared commuter corridor 14. Continue to obtain annual traffic counts along the study corridor. It will become increasingly important to have accurate traffic data to determine the impact of the planned developments. 15. implement a collision monitoring program to determine if intersection improvements are required at skewed intersections (Davidson Side Road and Holmes Road) and at intersections with impeded sightlines (Rutledge Road, Latimer Road, Davidson Side Road, and Holmes Road) R,t~2L7iED413-Perth Road Corridor sum,-roA:iea4n 29 Page 24 of 120 AECOM 16. Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridorstudy Require any large development along the corridor to complete an in»depth traffic impact study that will consider the traffic impact on Perth Road from More|and—Dixon Road southwards‘ A traffic impact study is required for the planned developments discussed in this corridor study to monitor the threshold for widening Perth Road from two~lanes to four—lanessouth of Holmes Road. Rpl-2016 04 13-Fenh Road Corridor Stud;/AliU4CL.\4U 30 Page 25 of 120 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study LEGEND MINORROADS STUDY SEGMENT :u— woouan AREAS Qw-‘ WATER BODY BUILTU P AREA RDAD woRKs INTERSECTIONWORKS SIGNALIZATIONWORKS RECOMMENDEDPROJECTS TIMELINE n_EA3_nJ_TuRE_wI=_Rova~AEvu_r§ 1 LOUGHBOROUGH BOAT RAMP 2 MORELAND-DIXON ROAD INTERSECTION AND APPROACHES 3:09’ If RN NP9.CaVEl!E‘4‘5 3 DAV1DSONSIDERDADREALIGNMENT 4 HOLMESROADAPPROACH GRADES 3 OLD 30‘! ROAD INTERSECTION 5 SFOONER ROAD INTERSECTIONAND APPROACH GRADES 59:05: «mu L92!<.3_T_E‘iM_l’?’E°."_ENEH73. 7 3 9 HOLMES ROAD SIGNALIZATIONMn ROAD REAUGNMENT oLD BOY ROAD SIGNALIZATION SFOONER ROAD SIGNAL IZATION I mam” Figure 11. Recommended RpI»2D1? 04 13—P:NI Road comau smy—eoaaes4o Projects Timeline 31 Page 26 of 120 AECOM Township of South Frontenac '3 ‘ Perth Road Corridor Study sit V. Under current conditions, traffic control upgrades or additional turn lanes are unnecessary to address capacity or operational issues. Certain short term and long term recommendations are required due to development‘ Based on the capacity analysis for the future traffic conditions, there will be a need for intersection control upgrades. The table below indicates whether the recommendations are related to the development. Table 17. Summary of the effect of Development NearFuture Intersection with Perth Road Improvement _ I control Moreiand. DiX0nRoad .. . Short Term _ __ improvement % Development _ % Development Gateway/speedi 0% Wat “El”? . A % Development v g _ E . Long_'l_'_erm A improvement ' features‘ Loughborough . for the Road Recommendations . ., i Davidson Road . . .‘ __ . 0 Realign Davidson Road 1 _ 0% i . _ _ _ ' _ ? 5 Realign i 5 ‘Holmes Road I ‘ V New access to ‘Collins Lake ,, ; Estates d€Vei0Pmenl Dedicated “turning lanes”) t Dedicated turning lanes“) ‘ Old Boy Road H M , _ g I Spooner Road . 100% Collins Dedicated . Lake Estates iummg lanes m ‘ V V ~ _ H _ g Traffic signals l i g i Traffic signals . 100% Collins Lake Estates 100% Collins Lake Estates _ 100% Collins _ Dedmaied Lake Estates _ turning lanes (1) 1. Lanes as identified by an in—depth Traffic impact Study for the "Collins Lake Estates” residential development i ‘ _ _ i 4 , l _ H Rp|—2U16 ca iwenn Rand CorriderS|udy»60435B4U 1 Lake Estates turning lanes“) -_ l H°mieS.ROad 50% Collins signals Traffic Dedicated — Page 27 of 120 Transportation Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Prepared by: AECOM 302 – 1150 Morrison Drive Ottawa, ON, Canada K2H 8S9 www.aecom.com Project Number: 60436840 Date: April, 2016 613 820 8282 613 820 8338 tel fax AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 28 of 120 Statement of Qualifications and Limitations The attached Report (the “Report”) has been prepared by AECOM Canada Ltd. (“Consultant”) for the benefit of the client (“Client”) in accordance with the agreement between Consultant and Client, including the scope of work detailed therein (the “Agreement”). 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This Statement of Qualifications and Limitations is attached to and forms part of the Report and any use of the Report is subject to the terms hereof. AECOM: 2012-01-06 © 2009-2012 AECOM Canada Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Page 29 of 120 AECOM 302 – 1150 Morrison Drive Ottawa, ON, Canada K2H 8S9 www.aecom.com 613 820 8282 613 820 8338 tel fax April 15, 2016 Mark Segsworth, P. Eng. Public Works Manager Township of South Frontenac Box 100, 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 Dear Mr. Segsworth: Project No: 60436840 Regarding: Perth Road Corridor Study We are pleased to submit this Corridor Study for the 10 kilometres of Perth Road (also known as Township Road 10) between Rutledge Road and Spooner Road. Our corridor study includes an assessment of the existing corridor conditions and an analysis of future impacts to the transportation network associated with background growth and planned development growth. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, AECOM Canada Ltd. Vanessa Skelton, P. Eng. Senior Engineer, Transportation Vanessa.Skelton@aecom.com Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Page 30 of 120 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 31 of 120 Table of Contents Statement of Qualifications and Limitations Letter of Transmittal Distribution List page 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. Existing Transportation Conditions ........................................................................................... 1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3. Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Existing Conditions (2015) ................................................................................................................. 17 Interim Development (2025) .............................................................................................................. 19 Development Completion (2035) ....................................................................................................... 21 Corridor Assessment ................................................................................................................. 24 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6. Background Growth ........................................................................................................................... 10 Development Growth ......................................................................................................................... 10 Trip Distribution and Assignment ....................................................................................................... 12 Estimated Future Traffic Volumes ..................................................................................................... 13 Capacity Analysis ...................................................................................................................... 16 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5. Transportation Network ....................................................................................................................... 1 Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Traffic Volumes .................................................................................................................................... 8 Additional Concerns ........................................................................................................................... 10 Future Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 10 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4. Purpose................................................................................................................................................ 1 Study Area ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Time Horizons ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Parking ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Access Management ......................................................................................................................... 24 Speed Control .................................................................................................................................... 25 Roadway Alignment and Cross Section ............................................................................................ 27 Intersection Sightlines........................................................................................................................ 27 Corridor Improvement Plan ....................................................................................................... 28 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Near Future Improvements ................................................................................................................ 28 Short Term Improvements ................................................................................................................. 29 Long Term Improvements.................................................................................................................. 29 Ongoing Programs............................................................................................................................. 29 Effects of Development...................................................................................................................... 32 Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 32 of 120 List of Figures Figure 1. Key Map ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Study Segments ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Figure 3. Speed Zones .................................................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 4. Passing Zones ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Figure 5. Existing Traffic Volumes (2015) ..................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 6. Development Potential on Perth Road ......................................................................................................... 11 Figure 7. Future Traffic Volumes (2025) ...................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 8. Future Traffic Volumes (2035) ...................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 9. High-Speed to Low-Speed Transition Zone ................................................................................................. 26 Figure 10. Holmes Road Realignment ........................................................................................................................ 28 Figure 11. Recommended Projects Timeline .............................................................................................................. 31 List of Tables Table 1. Intersections .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Table 2. Field Observations ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Table 3. Speed Zones (Bylaw 2000-01) ........................................................................................................................ 5 Table 4. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) from 2012-2015 ................................................................................... 8 Table 5. Planned Developments (2025 and 2035) ...................................................................................................... 10 Table 6. Trip Generation for Planned Development .................................................................................................... 12 Table 7. Residential Trip Distribution and Assignment Assumptions .......................................................................... 13 Table 8. Two-Lane Highway Level of Service (Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2010) ........................................ 16 Table 9. Intersection Level of Service (Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2010) ..................................................... 17 Table 10. Summary of Existing Conditions (2015) Corridor Capacity Analysis .......................................................... 17 Table 11. Summary of Existing Conditions (2015) Intersection Capacity Analysis ..................................................... 18 Table 12. Summary of 2025 Corridor Capacity Analysis ............................................................................................. 19 Table 13. Summary of 2025 Intersection Capacity Analysis ....................................................................................... 20 Table 14. Summary of 2035 Corridor Capacity Analysis ............................................................................................. 21 Table 15. Summary of 2035 Intersection Capacity Analysis ....................................................................................... 22 Table 16. Advantages and Disadvantages of Roundabouts ....................................................................................... 25 Table 17. Summary of the effect of Development for the Road Recommendations ................................................... 32 Appendices Appendix A. Site Visit Photos (July 4, 2015) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 AECOM Township of South Frontenac 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose Perth Road Corridor Study Page 33 of 120 The objective of this corridor study is to provide the Township of South Frontenac with a corridor improvement plan for Perth Road (also known as Township Road 10) between Rutledge Road and Spooner Road. The corridor study includes an assessment of the existing corridor conditions and an analysis of future impacts to the transportation network associated with background growth and planned development growth. 1.2 Study Area The Perth Road corridor study area is the ten kilometres between Rutledge Road and Spooner Road and includes the Hamlet of Inverary. External influences that are outside the corridor, such as planned developments, are considered for the intersection capacity analysis. The study area is shown in Figure 1. 1.3 Time Horizons For our corridor study we considered the traffic conditions and operations along the study corridor for the following three time horizons:    Existing traffic volumes (2015) Estimated future traffic volumes (2025) Estimated future traffic volumes (2035) 2. Existing Transportation Conditions 2.1 Transportation Network 2.1.1 Vehicle Facilities Perth Road is a connecting link between the Town of Perth and the City of Kingston. Throughout the study area, it is a two lane undivided roadway with one lane in each direction and acts as a commuter corridor between the Township of South Frontenac and the City of Kingston. The lane width is consistent at approximately 3.5 metres. The study corridor can be divided into five segments selected for their similar traffic volumes, roadway characteristics, and speed zones. They are described below and shown in Figure 2:      Northern Rural (Rutledge Road to Latimer Road) Inverary Community (Latimer Greenfield Road to Moreland-Dixon Road) Southern Transitional (Moreland-Dixon Road to Holmes Road) Southern Rural (Holmes Road to Old Boy Road) Commuter Corridor (Old Boy Road to Spooner Road) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 1 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 34 of 120 Figure 1. Key Map Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 2 AECOM Figure 2. Study Segments Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Township of South Frontenac Page 35 of 120 P AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 36 of 120 The intersections reviewed as part of our corridor analysis are summarized in Table 1. All intersections currently give priority to vehicles traveling north and south along Perth Road. Table 1. Intersections Intersection with Perth Road Rutledge Road Greenfield Road Latimer Road Moreland-Dixon Road Davidson Road Holmes Road Old Boy Road Spooner Road 2.1.2 Control Type 2-way stop with an overhead intersection control beacon 2-way stop Signalized 1-way stop with an overhead intersection control beacon 2-way stop 2-way stop 2-way stop 2-way stop Illumination Additional Lanes NE corner - SE corner All four corners - SE corner Southbound bypass lane Northbound right lane NW corner SW corner NW corner Northbound bypass lane - Parking Facilities There are two areas within the corridor that have accommodations for on-street vehicle parking: the Hamlet of Inverary and the Loughborough Boat Ramp. The urban area of Inverary, between Latimer Road and Division Street, has a paved boulevard behind a mountable curb on both sides of the road that can be used for parking. The Loughborough Boat Ramp has a widened gravel shoulder for approximately 100 metres on west side of Perth Road that is used as overflow parking. 2.1.3 Active Transportation (Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities) There are limited pedestrian facilities (sidewalks or paved trails) throughout the Perth Road corridor. While gravel shoulders provide space for able bodied pedestrians when they are dry and maintained, they are not maintained or intended for pedestrian usage and should not be considered pedestrian facilities. The roadway segment between Latimer Road and Division Street in the Hamlet of Inverary has a paved boulevard behind a mountable curb on both sides of the road. This boulevard is used for both vehicle parking and pedestrian movement. The Perth Road corridor has no designated cycling facilities. When the shoulder isn’t paved, cyclists share the travelled lane with vehicles. 2.1.4 Field Observations We undertook a corridor visit on Saturday July 4, 2015. Our visual observations are documented in the following table and the site photos are included as Appendix A. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 4 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 37 of 120 Table 2. Field Observations Intersection with Perth Road Field Observations Rutledge Road Poor sightlines for WB vehicles turning south onto Perth Road. Good sightlines. Turning vehicles overtrack into shoulder area. Good sightlines. Good sightlines. Poor sightlines for EB vehicles turning north onto Perth Road. Poor sightlines for WB vehicles with stop sign placed too far from stop bar. Good sightlines. NW corner in poor condition. Grade difference between Spooner and Perth. Greenfield Road Latimer Road Moreland-Dixon Road Davidson Road Holmes Road Old Boy Road Spooner Road 2.2 Policy 2.2.1 Speed Zones The speed limit along the rural sections of Perth Road is 80km/h in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8). Township Bylaw 2000-01 further defines three speed zones which are described in Table 3 and shown in Figure 3. All northbound and southbound speed zones within our study area are aligned. A formal speed study was not completed as part of this study. Table 3. Speed Zones (Bylaw 2000-01) Schedule Speed Limit From To A-10 A-11 A-12 60 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h 200 metres north of Latimer Road 100 metres north of Moreland-Dixon Road 100 metres south of Moreland-Dixon Road Northerly 300 metres 200 metres north of Latimer Road 100 metres north of Davidson Side Road 2.2.2 Parking Zones During the winter months (December through March) there is a daily parking prohibition in effect from 12:00am to 7:00am along Perth Road between Moreland-Dixon Road and Latimer Road (Bylaw 2000-01, Schedule B-1). 2.2.3 Passing Zones The existing passing zones within the Perth Road corridor are shown in Figure 4. The passing zones were not evaluated to determine the validity of existing passing sight distances. In general, the restrictions on passing are appropriate for the area type, terrain and intensity of development. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 5 AECOM Figure 3. Speed Zones Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 38 of 120 6 AECOM Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Figure 4. Passing Zones Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 39 of 120 7 AECOM 2.3 Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 40 of 120 Traffic Volumes There were four locations with recent Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) counts available and relevant to our study. For the purpose of assessing traffic growth, the count locations within our study area had insufficient data for the past four years (2012-2015). We used the data the City of Kingston boundary count station, which had four years of data available, to determine the general traffic growth trend. Table 4. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) from 2012-2015 Location on Perth Road Average 2015 2014 2013 2012 South of Rutledge Road North of Moreland-Dixon South of Moreland-Dixon City of Kingston boundary 5862 6792 6888 8078 4424 6566 7454 6792 7210 7921 8604 7300 8331 Intersection traffic count data was collected by the Township of South Frontenac in August 2015 at eight intersections with Perth Road: Rutledge Road, Greenfield Road, Latimer Road, Moreland-Dixon Road, Davidson Road, Holmes Road, Old Boy Road, and Spooner Road. Turning movement data was separated into 15 minute intervals between 7:00am and 10:00am and 3:00pm and 5:45pm. From the 15 minute counts, we were able to determine the peak hours and heavy vehicle percentages along the corridor:   AM Peak Hour from 7:15am to 8:15am with an average of 4% heavy vehicles PM Peak Hour from 4:15pm to 5:15pm with an average of 2% heavy vehicles The existing traffic volumes are provided in Figure 5. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 8 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 41 of 120 Figure 5. Existing Traffic Volumes (2015) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 9 AECOM 2.4 Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 42 of 120 Additional Concerns The Township expressed concern over the existing and future operations at the Moreland-Dixon Road intersection. 3. Future Conditions 3.1 Background Growth The Township suggested using a linear background growth rate of 1% throughout the Township to account for unknown future local growth and external growth. A growth rate of 1% is a reasonable rate for the Township based on the type of community and its location. This growth rate does not include new, planned developments that will impact the volume of traffic along the Perth Road corridor. 3.2 Development Growth There are eight known residential and commercial developments planned for the study area that will impact traffic operations along the Perth Road corridor. They are shown in Figure 6. For the purposes of this study, the timeline for the planned developments have been separated into two phases with time horizons of 10 years (2025) and 20 years (2035). The general information for each development is provided in Table 5. We have assumed that all residential lots are single family dwellings. As part of the Collins Lake Estates, there are 6.9 hectares that are designated for commercial development. Based on lot usage in neighbouring communities, it was estimated that 15% of the area is available as leasable space. Table 5. Planned Developments (2025 and 2035) Development Total North Shore Road 14 residential lots Keir Road 22 residential lots Inverary East 50 residential lots Willowbrook Estates 16 residential lots 5,950 sq.m commercial Collins Lake Estates 600 residential lots 10,320 sq.m commercial Marshall Estate 5 residential lots Brett Campbell Estate 24 residential lots Sandstone Estate 11 residential lots Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Complete in 10 Years (2025) Complete in 20 years (2035) 50% 7 residential lots 50% 11 residential lots 50% 25 residential lots 50% 8 residential lots 2,975 sq.m commercial 100% 14 residential lots 100% 22 residential lots 100% 50 residential lots 100% 16 residential lots 5,950 sq.m commercial 100% 600 residential lots 10,320 sq.m commercial 100% 5 residential lots 100% 24 residential lots 100% 11 residential lots 50%300 residential lots 5,160 sq.m commercial 50% 2 residential lots 50% 12 residential lots 50% 5 residential lots 10 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 43 of 120 Figure 6. Development Potential on Perth Road Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 11 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 44 of 120 th Trip generation rates from the Institute for Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (9 Edition) were used to estimate the number of trips generated by each development for each time horizon. The rates used were for SingleFamily Detached Housing (land use code 210) and Shopping Centre (land use code 820). We used the fitted curve equations to calculate trips generated by both development types. This method was selected following the nd guidelines of the ITE Trip Generation Handbook (2 Edition). The total number of trips generated by the development is based on the number of residential units and commercial leasable square feet. The total number of trips includes primary trips and pass-by trips. Primary trips are made for the specific purpose of visiting the planned development, while pass-by trips are intermediate stops on an existing trip that are made without a route diversion. We estimated the pass-by trips for the commercial development using data in the ITE Trip Generation Handbook and assumed that there are no AM pass-by trips and that PM pass-by trips are generated using the fitted curve equation: Ln(T) = -0.29Ln(X) + 5.00. We then estimated the number of primary trips (total trips minus pass-by trips) generated by each development. These are the new trips added to the existing road network by the development. They are summarized in Table 6. Table 6. Trip Generation for Planned Development ITE Land Use AM Peak Hour 2025 PM Peak Hour 2035 Single-Family Detached Housing (210) Equation T = 0.70(X) + 9.74 Entering / Exiting (%) 25% / 75% North Shore Road 4 / 11 5 / 15 Keir Road 4 / 13 6 / 19 Inverary East 7 / 20 11 / 33 Willowbrook Estates 4 / 12 5 / 16 Collins Lake Estates 55 / 165 107 / 322 Shopping Centre (820) Equation Ln(T) = 0.61Ln(X) + 2.24 Entering / Exiting (%) 62% / 38% Total Trips 48 / 30 74 / 45 Willowbrook Pass-by 0/0 0/0 Estates Primary 48 / 30 74 / 45 Total Trips 68 / 41 103 / 63 Collins Lake Pass-by 0/0 0/0 Estates Primary 68 / 41 103 / 63 3.3 2025 2035 Ln(T) = 0.90Ln(X) + 0.51 63% / 37% 6/4 11 / 7 9/5 17 / 10 19 / 11 35 / 21 7/4 13 / 7 178 / 104 332 / 195 Ln(T) = 0.67Ln(X) +3.31 48% / 52% 134 / 145 213 / 231 76 / 76 99 / 99 58 / 69 115 / 132 194 / 210 308 / 334 94 / 94 122 / 122 100 / 117 187 / 212 Trip Distribution and Assignment Trips generated by the planned residential developments were distributed based on existing traffic patterns with external origin/destinations locations as follows:     Perth to the north via Perth Road Sydenham to the north via Rutledge Road Sunbury to the east via Moreland-Dixon Road Kingston to the south via Perth Road and west via Holmes Road and Spooner Road Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 12 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 45 of 120 When distributing the trips, we assumed that most of the new traffic used Perth Road. Our assumptions for the residential trip distribution and assignment are listed in the following table. Table 7. Residential Trip Distribution and Assignment Assumptions Residential Development Distribution (origin / destination) North Shore Road All trips travel to/from Perth Road. Distributed on Perth Road using existing traffic patterns. All trips travel to/from Perth Road. Keir Road Distributed at intersection using existing traffic patterns. All trips travel to/from Perth Road. Inverary East Distributed at intersection using existing traffic patterns. Willowbrook All trips travel to/from Perth Road. Estates Distributed at intersection using existing traffic patterns. All northbound vehicles exit onto Perth Road. Collins Lake 50% of southbound vehicles entering access via Perth Estates Road, the other 50% access via Holmes Road. Assignment (Access to Perth Road) Rutledge Road / North Shore Crescent Latimer Road Latimer Road New direct access between MorelandDixon Road and Davidson Road 33% at Holmes Road 33% at a new direct access opposite Old Boy Road 33% at Spooner Road Trips generated by the commercial development were distributed to Perth Road based on existing traffic patterns and were assumed to have direct access to Perth Road between Moreland-Dixon Road and Davidson Road opposite the existing Home Hardware. The trip distribution is consistent with the Traffic Impact Study’s prepared for the Matias Business Park (May 2015) and Willowbrook Subdivision (March 2015). An internal capture rate is the percentage reduction that can be applied to trip generation estimates for individual land uses to account for trips internal to a site. Typically internal capture rates are used for multi-use developments within a defined, congruous area. The Perth Road corridor is not a multi-use development; however we recognized that some trips generated by the Matias Business Park commercial development would have an origin/destination of one of the new residential developments. To account for these trips we applied daily internal capture rates from the nd ITE Trip Generation Handbook (2 Edition) to the PM peak period and assumed these vehicles did not travel further north than Latimer Road or further south that Spooner Road. The rates applied are 38% from Residential to Retail and 11% from Retail to Residential. The same internal capture rates were used for Collins Lake Estates to account for the trips between the residential development and the commercial development. 3.4 Estimated Future Traffic Volumes The estimated future traffic volumes for both time horizons include the 1% linear background growth (Section 3.1) and development growth (Section 3.2). Volume figures are provided in Figure 7 (2025) and Figure 8 (2035). Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 13 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 46 of 120 Figure 7. Future Traffic Volumes (2025) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 14 AECOM Figure 8. Future Traffic Volumes (2035) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Township of South Frontenac Page 47 of 120 P AECOM Township of South Frontenac 4. Capacity Analysis 4.1 Methodology Perth Road Corridor Study Page 48 of 120 Level of Service (LOS) is used by the Highway Capacity Manual 2010 (HCM 2010) to describe the quality of service of a transportation facility. There are six levels defined, which range from A to F. LOS ‘A’ represents the best operating conditions from the traveller’s perspective and LOS ‘F’ represents the worst. The metric for defining LOS varies between transportation facilities. On two-lane highways, the LOS is based on the class of highway defined by the Highway Capacity Manual. This classification has no relation to the Classification of Highways defined in the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02). The LOS is further based on either the time a vehicle is spent following a vehicle preceding them or free flow speed. Class I highways are primary connectors and daily commuter routes whose LOS is based on the Percent Time Spent Following (PTSF). Class II highways are accesses to Class I facilities and are often the beginning or end of longer trips. Their LOS is also based on PTSF. Class III highways are portions of Class I or II facilities that pass through small towns. Their LOS is based on the Percent Free Flow Speed (PFFS). Perth Road has sections that are Class I, Class II, and Class III. At intersections, LOS is related to the average delay experienced by each vehicle at the intersection. The v/c ratio represents the capability of a transportation facility to accommodate the traffic demand. As the v/c ratio approaches 1.00 there is an increased possibility of delays and queuing. Once the v/c ratio exceeds 1.00 excessive delays and queues are expected. We’ve provided the calculated v/c ratio as an evaluation of the overall capacity of a road segment. 4.1.1 Corridor Capacity Analysis The corridor capacity analysis was completed using Highway Capacity Software 2010 (HCS) for the five corridor segments described in Section 2.1.1 and for a sixth segment south of our study area. The sixth segment (Commuter Corridor Extension) is included to show the impact of future development in the Inverary area on the Kingston commuter corridor. When examining the analysis results, we considered the LOS which is related to the percentage of vehicles travelling at the free flow speed on a two-lane highway. The free flow speed of a road is the speed at which a vehicle travels when there are no other vehicles on the roadway. The LOS thresholds for a two-lane highway are shown in the following table. For our v/c ratio calculations, we have assumed that the capacity along the corridor is 800 vehicles per hour per lane. Table 8. Two-Lane Highway Level of Service (Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2010) Level of Service HCM Class I Highway % Time Spent Following HCM Class II Highway % Time Spent Following HCM Class III Highway % of Free Flow Speed A B C D E F <=35 >35-50 >50-65 >65-80 >80 demand exceeds capacity <=40 >40-55 >55-70 >70-85 >85 demand exceeds capacity > 91.7% 83.3% - 91.7% 75.0% - 83.3% 66.7% - 75.0% <= 66.7% demand exceeds capacity Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 16 AECOM 4.1.2 Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 49 of 120 Intersection Capacity Analysis The intersection capacity analysis was completed with Synchro software version 9 using the HCM 2010 methodology. For our approach-based assessments, LOS is defined by intersection delay as shown in the following table. Table 9. Intersection Level of Service (Source: Highway Capacity Manual, 2010) Level of Service Unsignalized Delay (s/veh) Signalized Delay (s/veh) A B C D E F 0 – 10 >10 – 15 >15 – 25 >25 – 35 >35 – 50 >50 <= 10 >10 – 20 >20 – 35 >35 – 55 >55 – 80 >80 We assessed each approach of each intersection using LOS and delay. Additionally, we identified any movement with a v/c ratio greater than 0.90 at a signalized intersection or a LOS ‘F’ at an unsignalized intersection. These critical movements could result in unstable traffic conditions should the traffic volumes increase without any corresponding adjustments to the signal timing, road geometry, or traffic distribution. 4.2 Existing Conditions (2015) 4.2.1 Corridor Analysis The existing corridor operations were analysed to determine the existing LOS during weekday AM and PM peak hours for five segments along the Perth Road corridor and an additional segment to the south. The results of the existing corridor capacity analysis for the peak direction are summarized in the following table. Table 10. Summary of Existing Conditions (2015) Corridor Capacity Analysis Perth Road Corridor Segment Northern Rural Inverary Community Southern Transitional Southern Rural Commuter Corridor Commuter Corridor Extension AM Peak Hour & Direction Segment VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity PM Peak Hour & Direction VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity 1 0.22 61.0% - C 0.26 61.6% - C 2 0.29 - 81.3% C 0.36 - 75.7% C 3 0.32 67.2% - C 0.42 69.2% - C 4 0.36 65.0% - C 0.45 37.0% - D 5 0.39 75.8% - D 0.48 75.3% - D 6 0.38 71.2% - D 0.46 71.9% - D Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 17 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 50 of 120 The corridor capacity analysis indicates that the six segments currently have residual capacity for additional vehicles and operate at an acceptable LOS during the AM and PM peak hours. 4.2.2 Intersection Analysis The intersection operations were analysed to determine the existing LOS during weekday AM and PM peak hours at eight intersections within the Perth Road corridor. The results of the existing intersection capacity analysis are summarized in the following table. Table 11. Summary of Existing Conditions (2015) Intersection Capacity Analysis Intersection at Perth Road Rutledge Road / North Shore Road Greenfield Road Latimer Road Moreland-Dixon Road Davidson Side Road Holmes Road Old Boy Road Spooner Road AM Peak Hour Control Type PM Peak Hour LOS Critical LOS Critical (1) (2) (1) (2) (Delay in seconds) Movements (Delay in seconds) Movements 2-Way Stop A (7.7) - A (7.5) - 2-Way Stop Signalized 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop B (10.8) A (5.7) A (7.6) B (12.8) B (14.8) B (12.0) C (15.2) - B (11.2) A (4.0) B (14.3) C (15.4) C (17.0) A (9.3) C (20.8) - 1. LOS at an unsignalized intersection is defined by the movement with the highest delay 2. Critical movements are those with a volume-to-capacity ratio exceeded 0.90 for a signalized intersection or with a LOS ‘F’ for an unsignalized intersection. The capacity analysis indicates that the eight intersections operate at an acceptable LOS during the AM and PM peak hours. The longest delay experienced by a driver is 20.8 seconds at the eastbound approach to the Perth Road and Spooner Road intersection. 4.2.3 Summary of the 2015 Capacity Analysis The roadway segments and intersections along the Perth Road corridor currently operate acceptably from a traveller’s perspective. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 18 AECOM Township of South Frontenac 4.3 Interim Development (2025) 4.3.1 Corridor Analysis Perth Road Corridor Study Page 51 of 120 We evaluated the Perth Road corridor segments using the forecasted traffic volumes for 2025 (Figure 7). The 2025 traffic volumes include a 1% background growth and the development growth. The development growth assumes that 30% to 50% of all planned developments in the surrounding area have been completed. The results of the corridor capacity analysis for the peak direction are summarized in the following table. Table 12. Summary of 2025 Corridor Capacity Analysis Perth Road Corridor Segment Segment Northern Rural Inverary Community Southern Transitional Southern Rural Commuter Corridor Commuter Corridor Extension AM Peak Hour & Direction VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity PM Peak Hour & Direction VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity 1 0.19 62.8% - C 0.26 70.4% - D 2 0.27 - 77.7% C 0.34 - 70.1% D 3 0.29 70.0% - C 0.41 76.5% - D 4 0.38 69.4% - D 0.48 77.9% - D 5 0.43 81.7% - E 0.52 89.3% - E 6 0.42 76.7% - D 0.47 78.2% - D The corridor capacity analysis indicates that the six segments have residual capacity for additional vehicles in 2025. The corridor operates at an acceptable LOS during the AM and PM peak hours from Rutledge Road to Old Boy Road but there is a LOS ‘E’ from Old Boy Road south to the City of Kingston boundary, which indicates that a vehicle has a high percentage of traveling in a slow platoon. This limits the driver’s freedom to maneuver and reduces the comfort and convenience of commuting. This LOS is due to the additional traffic generated by the “Collins Lake Estates” development. Mitigation measures such as turn lanes or localised widening should be considered. 4.3.2 Intersection Analysis We evaluated the key intersections along the Perth Road corridor using the forecasted traffic volumes for 2025 (Figure 7). Traffic from the “Collins Lake Estates” development was assigned evenly between the Holmes Road, Old Boy Road, and Spooner Road intersections. As part of our analysis, we used modified lane configurations at Old Boy Road and Spooner Road, which were selected as two new access points to the new “Collins Lake Estates” development. These intersections were modified to limit the number of potential new conflict points on Perth Road. The two modified intersections were analyzed as a 2-way stop with priority to Perth Road. We have assumed that an entrance opposite the existing Perth Road / Old Boy Road intersection was constructed as part of the new residential development “Collins Lake Estates”. This access converts the existing 3-leg Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 19 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 52 of 120 intersection to a 4-leg intersection. The suggested lane configuration for the new approach includes a westbound left turn lane and a westbound through-right lane and a northbound right turn lane was added at the intersection. We have also assumed that the new residential development “Collins Lake Estates” and the commercial development at “Collins Lake Estates” have a connection to Spooner Road. The suggested modified lane configuration at Spooner Road and Perth Road includes a northbound right turn lane, a westbound left turn lane, and a westbound through-right lane. The results of the intersection capacity analysis are summarized in the following table. Table 13. Summary of 2025 Intersection Capacity Analysis Intersection at Perth Road Rutledge Road / North Shore Road Greenfield Road Latimer Road Moreland-Dixon Road Davidson Side Road Holmes Road Old Boy Road Spooner Road AM Peak Hour Control Type PM Peak Hour LOS Critical LOS Critical (1) (2) (1) (2) (Delay in seconds) Movements (Delay in seconds) Movements 2-Way Stop A (7.9) - A (7.6) - 2-Way Stop Signalized 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop B (11.8) A (6.7) B (14.4) C (16.1) D (26.5) D (28.8) - B (13.1) A (4.7) C (20.5) C (23.4) D (29.3) D (34.6) 2-Way Stop E (36.6) WB L F (276.9) EB LTR WB L 1. LOS at an unsignalized intersection is defined by the movement with the highest delay 2. Critical movements are those with a volume-to-capacity ratio exceeded 0.90 for a signalized intersection or with a LOS ‘E’ for an unsignalized intersection. Under the forecasted traffic conditions for 2025, the intersections along Perth Road between Rutledge Road and Holmes Road are expected to operate with low to moderate delay and a good level of service. The operations at these intersections have not changed significantly from the existing conditions. The additional traffic from the “Collins Lake Estates” development at the intersections at Holmes Road, Old Boy Road and Spooner Road cause an increase in delay for eastbound and westbound traffic. The eastbound lane at Spooner Road in particular, experiences a delay of 276.9 seconds in the PM peak. The queue lengths are longer than the existing conditions and the LOS is deteriorating. These conditions are expected to occur when 50% of the planned “Collins Lake Estates” development has been built (300 residential lots and 5160 sq. metres of commercial development, Section 3.2). 4.3.3 Summary of the 2025 Capacity Analysis The roadway segments and intersections between Rutledge Road and Holmes Road continue to operate acceptably from a traveller’s perspective in 2025. However, with the additional traffic generated by the planned residential and commercial developments, and specifically the “Collins Lake Estates” development, the roadway and intersection operations from Holmes Road to Spooner Road begin to experience slower free flow speeds, moderate delay, and queueing. Roadway and intersection improvements should be considered to address growth. Traffic signals and left turn lanes at Spooner Road could improve intersection and corridor operations. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 20 AECOM Township of South Frontenac 4.4 Development Completion (2035) 4.4.1 Corridor Analysis Perth Road Corridor Study Page 53 of 120 We evaluated the Perth Road corridor segments using the forecasted traffic volumes for 2035 (Figure 8). The 2035 traffic volumes include a 1% background growth and development growth. The development growth assumes that 100% of all planned developments in the surrounding area have been completed. The results of the corridor capacity analysis for the peak direction are summarized in the following table. Table 14. Summary of 2035 Corridor Capacity Analysis Perth Road Corridor Segment Segment Northern Rural Inverary Community Southern Transitional Southern Rural Commuter Corridor Commuter Corridor Extension AM Peak Hour & Direction VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity PM Peak Hour & Direction VolumetoPTSF PFFS LOS Capacity 1 0.21 65.0% - C 0.32 71.4% - D 2 0.30 - 71.9% D 0.41 - 67.1% D 3 0.32 70.1% - D 0.50 82.4% - D 4 0.45 77.2% - D 0.60 84.2% - E 5 0.54 89.9% - E 0.67 96.3% - E 6 0.54 83.5% - E 0.59 84.9% - E The Perth Road corridor operates with residual capacity between Rutledge Road and Old Boy Road. However, with the addition of the traffic generated by a completed “Collins Lake Estates” development, the corridor segments from Holmes Road to Unity Road in Kingston operate with a LOS ‘E’, which indicates that a vehicle has a high percentage of traveling in a slow platoon. In the PM peak period, between Old Boy Road and Spooner, the northbound traffic spends 96.3% of the time following another vehicle. This limits the driver’s freedom to maneuver and reduces the comfort and convenience of commuting Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 21 AECOM Township of South Frontenac 4.4.2 Perth Road Corridor Study Page 54 of 120 Intersection Analysis We evaluated the key intersections along the Perth Road corridor using the forecasted traffic volumes for 2035 (Figure 8) with the suggested intersection configuration changes used for the 2025 analysis. The results of the intersection capacity analysis are summarized in the following table. Table 15. Summary of 2035 Intersection Capacity Analysis Intersection at Perth Road Rutledge Road / North Shore Road Greenfield Road Latimer Road Moreland-Dixon Road Davidson Side Road Holmes Road Old Boy Road Spooner Road AM Peak Hour Control Type PM Peak Hour LOS Critical LOS Critical (1) (2) (1) (2) (Delay in seconds) Movements (Delay in seconds) Movements 2-Way Stop A (8.0) - A (7.8) - 2-Way Stop Signalized 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop 2-Way Stop B (12.6) A (7.3) C (16.3) C (18.6) F (68.4) F (86) F (216) WB WB WBL, EB C (15.1) A (5.2) D (29.8) D (33.7) F (58.5) F (67.9) F (>300s) WB, EB WBL WB, EB 1. LOS at an unsignalized intersection is defined by the movement with the highest delay 2. Critical movements are those with a volume-to-capacity ratio exceeded 0.90 for a signalized intersection or with a LOS ‘F’ for an unsignalized intersection. The three intersections used by the traffic from the “Collins Lake Estates” development will have excessive westbound delays with LOS F, particularly Spooner Road with delays of over 200 seconds with a 2-way stop when 2 the development is completed (600 residential lots and 10,320 m of commercial space). Improvements to the corridor and intersections are required between Holmes Road and Spooner Road prior to the completion of the ‘Collins Lake Estates’ development to mitigate the impacts of the additional traffic generated by this development. 4.4.3 Summary of the 2035 Capacity Analysis The roadway segments and intersections between Rutledge Road and Holmes Road continue to operate acceptably from a traveller’s perspective in 2035. However, with the additional traffic generated by the planned residential and commercial developments, specifically the “Collins Lake Estates” development, the roadway and intersection operations from Holmes Road to Spooner Road will experience slow free flow speeds, excessive delay, and queueing. Roadway and intersection improvements should be considered to accommodate this planned growth. Improvements to the corridor and intersections are required between Holmes Road and Spooner Road prior to the completion of the ‘Collins Lake Estates’ development to mitigate the impacts of the additional traffic generated by this development. The mitigation measures to be considered are:    Widening Perth Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes south of Holmes Road Installing traffic signals at the Holmes Road, Old Boy Road, and Spooner Road intersections Providing dedicated turn lanes into and out of the “Collins Lake Estates” development Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 22 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 55 of 120 Widening Perth Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes south of Holmes Road will cause a problem at the boundary between the Township of South Frontenac and the City of Kingston. Based on the current direction in the City of Kingston’s Transportation Master Plan, upgrading any road from the municipal boundary southward would not be a favourable alternative. Without a roadway upgrade from the municipal boundary southward, the benefits of widening Perth Road between Holmes Road to the municipal boundary are negatively offset. It may be possible to add lanes or drop lanes at the Spooner Road intersection if the traffic destined for the commercial development is sufficient to warrant a separate lane between Old Boy Road and Spooner Road. The number of residences and the impact to the road capacity should be confirmed by a detailed traffic impact study completed for the “Collins Lake Estates” development that considers the impact to the Perth Road corridor between Holmes Road and the municipal boundary. It is possible that traffic will redistribute to other roads if Perth Road is operating at capacity. Some drivers may choose to travel north on Holmes Road to connect to Moreland-Dixon Road and travel east through Sunbury before going south toward Kingston. Another possible route is on Spooner Road across Perth Road to Leeman Road to connect to Sydenham Road. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 23 AECOM Township of South Frontenac 5. Corridor Assessment 5.1 Parking 5.1.1 Commercial Perth Road Corridor Study Page 56 of 120 There are four existing and operational commercial developments along the Perth Road corridor that have private parking lots for their customers. They include Northway Country Supply, North Country Marine, Custom Auto Repair, and Home Hardware. At the south-west corner of Perth Road and Latimer Road is a building with a Canada Post outlet, a general store (currently closed), and a residential rental unit. There is currently parking available adjacent to the building on Latimer Road and Perth Road for these land uses. The parking area provides unmarked space where the driver drives up to the building to park and backs out directly onto the roadway to exit. Both parking areas are within 20 metres of the signalized Latimer Road intersection. The provision for parking should be re-examined if the building is renovated or the land use is changed. The parking should move to an area outside of the operational influence of the intersection to minimize conflicts. The building where the Village Market was located in Inverary has been demolished and the land is currently available for commercial lease as a “will build to suit”. When the land is being developed, the owner should include appropriate on-site parking. 5.1.2 Public There is a boat ramp with a small paved parking lot where Perth Road crosses Loughborough Lake. The Loughborough Boat Ramp is located on the west side of Perth Road and the boats launch on south side of the lake. The parking area is approximately 20 meters wide with a 40m frontage on Perth Road. During boating season, this parking lot cannot accommodate the volume of vehicles and boat trailers are using the boat ramp. The overflow of vehicles primarily park on the west side of Perth Road on the widened gravel shoulder. However, some vehicles/trailers park on the east side of Perth Road, which causes pedestrians to cross Perth Road in an 80 km/h speed zone. To mitigate conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, the Township should consider:    Expanding the existing parking lot if land is available and suitable for construction of a parking area Restricting parking along the east side of Perth Road in this area Lengthening the widened shoulder to the south of the boat ramp on the west side of Perth Road to accommodate potential overflow parking 5.2 Access Management 5.2.1 Willowbrook Estates Land preparation for Willowbrook Estates (Section 3.2) has begun and there have been two Traffic Impact Reports submitted; one for the residential subdivision (July 29, 2013) and one for the commercial business park (May 6, 2015). Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 24 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 57 of 120 The proposed residential site plan indicates that there will be 16 new residential lots with a single access point opposite the Northway Home Hardware store entrance. The traffic impact report confirms that sight distances for the proposed access meets the sight distance requirements in the Ministry’s Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways. The proposed commercial site plan indicates that there will be two buildings with a single direct access entrance to Perth Road. The traffic impact report confirms that sight distances for the proposed access meets the sight distance requirements in the Ministry’s Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways. Based on this corridor study and our previous review of both the residential and commercial traffic impact study reports, the proposed access points will limit the number of potential new conflict points on Perth Road by utilizing and upgrading existing accesses where available. The existing access to Northway Home Hardware should be reviewed to identify opportunities to redesign the access to limit conflicts between vehicles entering/exiting the residential subdivision and the commercial parking lot. 5.2.2 “Collins Lake Estates” Development A traffic impact report for the proposed “Collins Lake Estates” development (Section 3.2) has not been prepared. In the absence of a report that would provide information about access points to the development, we have developed preliminary suggestions regarding access locations. Given the proposed size and location of the development along Perth Road, we suggest limiting the number of new direct accesses. Based on our review of the corridor, we suggest connecting the development to Perth Road via Holmes Road and Spooner Road and providing one new direct access opposite the existing Old Boy Road. 5.3 Speed Control The speed zones within the study area are appropriate for the surrounding land uses and frequency of direct access. Furthermore, the location for the beginning of a northbound speed zone matches the end of a southbound speed zone, which provides consistency to drivers. The Township has expressed concern about traffic operations and safety at the Moreland-Dixon Road intersection. Based on our capacity analysis for the existing and future traffic conditions (Section 4), a change in traffic control is not necessary from an operational perspective. However, when considering speed management and the location of this intersection within a transitional area speed area, the installation of a roundabout rather than stop control or traffic signal control could be beneficial. From the Roundabout in Canada: A Primer for Decision Makers (November 2013) the key advantages and disadvantages of roundabouts compared to stop control or traffic signal control are: Table 16. Advantages and Disadvantages of Roundabouts Advantages of Roundabouts      Improved safety Lower vehicle delays and queues Lower life cycle costs Lower fuel consumption and emissions Opportunities for gateway features Disadvantages of Roundabouts     Higher construction costs More space/property required Difficult to upgrade from a stop control with live traffic Requires public education Additionally, roundabouts are a recommended treatment for speed management between high-speed and low-speed transition zones on rural highways approaching a small town. According to the National Cooperative Highway Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 25 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 58 of 120 Research Program (NCHRP) Report 737, Design Guidance for High-Speed to Low-Speed Transition Zones for Rural Highways (2012), the use of roundabouts in these zones increases the rate of compliance of vehicles traveling at or below the speed limit by 15 to 20 percent. The suggested location for roundabouts in these transition zones is at the downstream end of the deceleration area. The Moreland-Dixon Road intersection is an ideal location for a roundabout. A schematic plan of the area following the NCHRP Report’s transition zone study is shown in Figure 9 and described below. The rural zone is the high-speed, rural roadway outside of a developed community. For the Perth Road corridor, this is the road segment between Spooner Road and Davidson Side Road. The transition zone is located between the rural and community zones and is the area where drivers are expected to reduce their speed. For the Perth Road corridor, this is the road segment between Davidson Side Road and Division Street. The perception-reaction area is the portion of the transition zone where drivers are made aware of the impending speed change. For the Perth Road corridor, this is the roadway segment between Davidson Side Road and the beginning of the 60 km/h speed zone defined by Schedule A-12 of Bylaw 2000-01 (Section 2.2.1). . Figure 9. High-Speed to Low-Speed Transition Zone The deceleration area is the portion of the transition zone where the driver is expected to decelerate to a safe operating speed prior to entering the developed area. For the Perth Road corridor, this is the 60 km/h speed zone defined by Schedule A-12 of Bylaw 2000-01 (Section 2.2.1). The community zone is the portion of roadway serving the more developed community area. For the Perth Road corridor, this is the 50 km/h speed zone defined by Schedule A-11 of Bylaw 2000-01 (Section 2.2.1) and roughly located between Division Street and a point north of Latimer Road. In addition to a roundabout at the Moreland-Dixon Road intersection, the Township should consider the following treatments as part of the transition zone study area in an effort to manage speeds as traffic volumes continue to grow with commuter traffic: transverse pavement markings within the perception-reaction area and an improved gateway to the Hamlet of Inverary to the north of Moreland-Dixon Road. Typically, a gateway includes a distinct change in the roadway environment and includes a combination of the following transitional zone treatments:      Central island / raised median Roadway narrowing Coloured pavement Welcome signs Landscaping that promotes the character of the area Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 26 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 59 of 120 For a community the size of Inverary, an appropriate gateway could include coloured pavement and welcome signs with enhanced landscaping. 5.4 Roadway Alignment and Cross Section There is a difference in grade between Perth Road and the minor road at the Holmes Road intersection and the Spooner Road intersection. The minor roads are lower than Perth Road and this grade difference is problematic because it can reduce the visibility of the stop control to the vehicles on the minor streets and impact sight distances for vehicles turning from the minor street onto Perth Road. These intersections also have corner radii that are in poor condition. The grade differential could be improved by raising the approach grade of the east and west approach at both intersections. At the Holmes Road intersection, the southeast corner radius is in poor condition, which could provide reduced traction compared to the roadway and is a potential hazard for northbound vehicles turning east onto Holmes Road. Paving a larger section of the southeast corner could improve safety by providing increased traction. At the Spooner Road intersection, the northwest corner radius is in poor condition, which could provide reduced traction compared to the roadway is a potential hazard for southbound vehicles turning west onto Spooner Road. Paving a larger section in the northwest corner could improve safety by providing increased traction. Based on our capacity analysis, the existing cross section of Perth Road will not have sufficient capacity for the expected traffic generated by planned developments in 2035. Widening Perth Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Holmes Road southward would provide sufficient roadway capacity for future conditions. 5.5 Intersection Sightlines The Rutledge Road intersection has poor sightlines for westbound vehicles turning south onto Perth Road. Sightlines are impeded by the existing rock outcrop to the south. A remedial action at this intersection is not recommended since the forecasted westbound traffic volumes are low. However, the intersection should be monitored in the future as traffic volumes increase for increased collisions between westbound left turning traffic and oncoming vehicles. The Holmes Road intersection has poor sightlines for westbound vehicles turning south onto Perth Road. The sightlines are impeded by the existing residences, the skewed intersection configuration, and the grade difference between Holmes Road and Perth Road. Intersection control upgrades and improvements to the roadway alignment and cross section should improve sightlines at this intersection. A possible pathway for roadway realignment at this intersection is shown in Figure 10. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 27 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 60 of 120 Figure 10. Holmes Road Realignment Other potential alternatives that could lessen the impact of the skew include:    Painting skip lines through the intersection Adding protected left turn phases with future traffic signal control timing Converting the intersection to a roundabout The Davidson Side Road intersection has poor sightlines for eastbound vehicles turning north onto Perth Road. Sightlines could be improved by removing the existing trees on private property in the north-west corner of the intersection. Furthermore, the Davidson Side Road intersection is skewed which contributes to the poor sightlines. A realignment of Davidson Side Road to permit a 90 degree angle at the intersection will improve the sightlines. 6. Corridor Improvement Plan The recommendations of this study are presented as a corridor improvement plan for the following timeframes:    Near future, 0-5 years, based on existing conditions and needs Short Term, 5-15 years, based on interim development conditions and needs Long Term, 15+ years, based on full development conditions and needs Additionally, we have provided some recommendations for ongoing programs to support future traffic operations and decision making along the Perth Road corridor. 6.1 Near Future Improvements 1. Include transverse pavement markings at beginning of the northbound 60km/h speed zone defined by Schedule A-12 in Bylaw 2000-01 2. Construct a gateway feature at the Moreland-Dixon Road intersection to transition between 80 km/h to 50 km/h in the village area. This gateway feature could be a roundabout with enhanced landscaping or other traffic calming measures. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 28 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 61 of 120 3. Consider including coloured pavement and improved signage north of the Moreland-Dixon Road intersection to further emphasize the transition from a rural speed zone to a community speed zone 4. Investigate possibility of expanding the Loughborough Boat Ramp parking lot 5. Restrict summer parking along the east side of Perth Road opposite the Loughborough Boat Ramp 6. Lengthen and widen the paved shoulder south of the Loughborough Boat Ramp on the west side of Perth Road to safely accommodate potential parking overflow 6.2 Short Term Improvements 7. Realign Davidson Road at Perth Road to remove or lessen the existing intersection skew 8. Improve the eastbound and westbound approach grades at the Holmes Road and Spooner Road intersections to match the existing Perth Road grade 9. Convert the Old Boy Road intersection from a 3-leg stop control to a 4-leg stop control to accommodate direct access to the planned “Collins Lake Estates” development (in accordance with their site plan and traffic impact report) 10. Construct additional northbound right and westbound turning lanes at the Old Boy Road and Spooner Road intersections to meet needs of development growth 6.3 Long Term Improvements 11. Add traffic signals at Holmes Road, Old Boy Road, and Spooner Road intersections to meet the needs of development growth 12. Realign Holmes Road at Perth Road to remove or lessen the existing intersection skew 6.4 Ongoing Programs 13. Investigate the merits of limiting residential and commercial development along the Perth Road corridor to meet the current roadway capacity to eliminate the need for future widening near the City of Kingston boundary on a shared commuter corridor 14. Continue to obtain annual traffic counts along the study corridor. It will become increasingly important to have accurate traffic data to determine the impact of the planned developments. 15. Implement a collision monitoring program to determine if intersection improvements are required at skewed intersections (Davidson Side Road and Holmes Road) and at intersections with impeded sightlines (Rutledge Road, Latimer Road, Davidson Side Road, and Holmes Road) Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 29 AECOM 16. Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 62 of 120 Require any large development along the corridor to complete an in-depth traffic impact study that will consider the traffic impact on Perth Road from Moreland-Dixon Road southwards. A traffic impact study is required for the planned developments discussed in this corridor study to monitor the threshold for widening Perth Road from two-lanes to four-lanes south of Holmes Road. Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 30 AECOM Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 63 of 120 Figure 11. Recommended Projects Timeline Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 31 AECOM 6.5 Township of South Frontenac Perth Road Corridor Study Page 64 of 120 Effects of Development Under current conditions, traffic control upgrades or additional turn lanes are unnecessary to address capacity or operational issues. Certain short term and long term recommendations are required due to development. Based on the capacity analysis for the future traffic conditions, there will be a need for intersection control upgrades. The table below indicates whether the recommendations are related to the development. Table 17. Summary of the effect of Development for the Road Recommendations Intersection with Perth Road MorelandDixon Road Near Future Improvement % Development Gateway/speed control features Loughborough boat ramp Davidson Road Short Term Improvement % Development Long Term Improvement % Development 0% - - - - Realign Davidson Road 0% - - Realign Holmes Road Holmes Road - Traffic signals 80% Collins Lake Estates Dedicated (1) turning lanes Old Boy Road New access to “Collins Lake Estates” development 100% Collins Lake Estates Dedicated (1) turning lanes Spooner Road 100% Collins Lake Estates Dedicated (1) turning lanes 100% Collins Lake Estates Traffic signals 100% Collins Dedicated Lake Estates (1) turning lanes 1. Lanes as identified by an in-depth Traffic Impact Study for the “Collins Lake Estates” residential development Rpt-2016 04 13-Perth Road Corridor Study-60436840 Dedicated (1) turning lanes Traffic signals 32 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 65 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Site Visit Photos July 4, 2015 Rutledge Road Intersection Photograph 1.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 2.  Westbound approach looking north Photograph 3.  Westbound approach looking south Photograph 4.  Traffic control Appendix - Site Visit Photos 1 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 66 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Loughborough Boat Ramp Photograph 5.  Southbound Approach Parking lot is full with overflow on the east and west sides of Perth Road Appendix - Site Visit Photos 2 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 67 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Greenfield Road Intersection Photograph 6.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 7.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 8.  Westbound approach looking north Photograph 9.  Westbound approach looking south Appendix - Site Visit Photos 3 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 68 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Latimer Road Intersection Photograph 10.  Westbound approach Photograph 11.  Westbound approach looking south Photograph 12.  Westbound approach looking south Appendix - Site Visit Photos 4 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 69 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Moreland Dixon Road Intersection Photograph 13.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 14.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 15.  Westbound approach looking north Photograph 16.  Westbound approach looking west Appendix - Site Visit Photos 5 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 70 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Photograph 17.  Westbound approach looking west Appendix - Site Visit Photos Photograph 18.  Westbound approach looking south 6 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 71 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Davidson Road Intersection Photograph 19.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 20.  Westbound approach looking south Photograph 21.  Westbound approach looking north Photograph 22.  Transition to from 80km/h 60 km/h north of intersection Appendix - Site Visit Photos 7 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 72 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Photograph 23.  Westbound approach looking south Photograph 24.  Eastbound approach looking north Photograph 25.  Eastbound approach looking east Appendix - Site Visit Photos 8 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 73 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Holmes Road Intersection Photograph 26.  Westbound approach Photograph 27.  Farm access immediately east of the intersection Photograph 28.  Farm access between south and east leg of intersection Photograph 29.  Westbound approach looking south Appendix - Site Visit Photos 9 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 74 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Photograph 30.  Westbound approach looking north Photograph 31.  Westbound approach looking west Photograph 32.  Northbound approach looking north Photograph 33.  Eastbound approach looking north Appendix - Site Visit Photos 10 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 75 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Photograph 34.  Eastbound approach looking east Appendix - Site Visit Photos 11 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 76 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Old Boy Road Intersection Photograph 35.  Intersection looking west Photograph 36.  Eastbound approach looking south Photograph 37.  Eastbound approach looking south Photograph 38.  SB#37C - Interior Appendix - Site Visit Photos 12 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 77 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Spooner Road Intersection Photograph 39.  Eastbound approach looking east Photograph 40.  Curb in north-west corner of intersection Photograph 41.  Eastbound approach looking north Photograph 42.  Eastbound approach looking south Appendix - Site Visit Photos 13 Perth Road Corridor Study Site Visit Photos Appendix A Page 78 of 120 Township of South Frontenac Photograph 43.  Eastbound approach looking east Photograph 44.  Westbound approach looking south Photograph 45.  Westbound approach looking west Appendix - Site Visit Photos 14 Page 79 of 120 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PREPARED FOR COW: June 7, 2016 AGENDA DATE: June 14, 2016 SUBJECT: Capital Budget Amendments RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the amended 2016 Linear Asset Capital Budget as presented on June 7, 2016. BACKGROUND: The amended 2016 Linear Asset Capital Budget was presented to the Public Services Committee on May 19, 2016. ANALYSIS: The amended budget included the capital budget reductions presented to Council on March 15, 2016 as well as changes to some of the proposed 2016 projects. The original approved budget and the amended budget are an attachment to this report. FINANCIAL/STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The approved 2016 Linear Asset Capital Budget was reduced by $223,174 to account for a portion of the 2015 Budget overruns at the Council meeting of March 15, 2016. Attachment: Approved and amended 2016 Capital Budget Submitted/approved by: Mark Segsworth, P. Eng. Public Works Manager Capital Budget - 2016 Artertial Roads Bridges Road Name Estimated Cost Artertial Roads Desert Lake Rd $600,000.00 Desert Lake Rd Causeway $100,000.00 Perth Rd at Buck Lake Study $25,000.00 Various Rds $50,000.00 Sub-Total $775,000.00 Bridge Name Bridges Desert Lake Causeway Culverts Salmon Lake Culvert Westport Rd Culverts Bridge Replacement Study/Design Sub-Total Village Road Name Bellrock Village Harrowsmith Intersection Local Upgrades $150,000.00 $750,000.00 $400,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,350,000.00 Village Sub-Total Local Roads Amended Capital Budget - 2016 Road Name Mount Chesney Rd Peters Rd Rideau Rd Carrying Place Rd Various Roads $800,000.00 $700,000.00 $1,500,000.00 Local Roads Sub-Total $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $550,000.00 TOTAL $5,350,000.00 Road Name Bradshaw Rd Frontenac Rd Steele Rd Local Upgrades Bridge Name Otter Lake Culvert Desert Lake Causeway Culverts Salmon Lake Culvert Westport Rd Culverts Bridge Replacement Study/Design Sub-Total Road Name Bellrock Village Harrowsmith Intersection $175,000.00 $150,000.00 $750,000.00 $126,826.00 $50,000.00 $1,251,826.00 Sub-Total $800,000.00 $700,000.00 $1,500,000.00 Sub-Total $240,000.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $135,000.00 $700,000.00 $1,175,000.00 Sub-Total $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $175,000.00 $475,000.00 TOTAL $5,076,826.00 Road Name Mount Chesney Rd Peters Rd Rideau Rd Carrying Place Rd Various Roads Road Name Bradshaw Rd Frontenac Rd Steele Rd Page 80 of 120 Sub-Total $240,000.00 $60,000.00 $100,000.00 $75,000.00 $700,000.00 $1,175,000.00 Road Name Estimated Cost Desert Lake Rd $500,000.00 Desert Lake Rd Causeway $100,000.00 Perth Rd at Buck Lake Study $25,000.00 Various Rds $50,000.00 Sub-Total $675,000.00 STAFF REPORT TREASURY DEPARTMENT Prepared for Council: June 8th, 2016 Agenda Date: June 14th, 2016 Page 81 of 120 SUBJECT: Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program – Intake two RECOMMENDATION: That Council provide direction to staff in order to provide a follow up report at the June 21st Council meeting for approval. ANALYSIS: On May 30th, the Government of Canada launched the second intake of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) as part of the celebration for Canada’s 150th anniversary. It is a national program providing $150 million in funding which began in 2015. The first intake of the program took place in May 2015 and had significant interest. In Southern Ontario, 1,100 applications were received requesting 260 million in funding including the Township’s original submission. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is responsible for delivering $88.8 million over two years to “CIP 150” projects in southern Ontario. $44.4 million is now available through the second intake. The program will provide up to 50 per cent of funding, to a maximum of $1,000,000, to provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments, Aboriginal organizations and non-profit organizations. The funding is to renovate, expand (to a maximum of 50% in square footage) or rehabilitate community and cultural infrastructure. Projects costs must be incurred between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2018. Eligible projects include community centres, cultural centres and museums, parks, recreational trails, libraries, recreational facilities, tourism facilities, docks, cenotaphs and other existing community infrastructure that have a local community impact such as local roads, drinking water systems, connectivity and broadband and solid waste management infrastructure. Priority may be given to projects that: • are of smaller scope to ensure projects can be completed within the required timeframes and where the project benefits are shared broadly. • only require 33.3 per cent funding • can be completed by June 30, 2017 Applicants are asked to outline how their project is linked to Canada’s 150th anniversary. For example, does the project contribute to modernizing Canada’s infrastructure or provide long-term benefits to a community. The project needs to be an incremental activity that would otherwise not have taken place or may not have been constructed as quickly were it not for the funding from this program. STAFF REPORT TREASURY DEPARTMENT Page 82 of 120 Important information about the application includes: 1. Deadline is 5 pm on June 24th and it is a requirement that a resolution authorizing the proposed project be passed. 2. The application requires information on the state of readiness which speaks to: • whether plans and specification have been prepared, • is the project ready for tender • all necessary environmental approvals have been secured • all municipal, provincial and federal permits have been secured • has construction begun 3. The application requires a breakdown of project costs under: • planning, design and engineering • repair/construction • project management • contingencies • other related costs 4. Sources of funding must be provided including the requested amount of funding from FedDev Ontario for the project. 5. The certification of the application acknowledges that the project would not otherwise have been completed by March 31st, 2018 without the federal funding requested. There are limited projects that fit into the criteria and intended objectives of this funding. Our previous submission was for the Storrington Centre and requested an amount of $200,000 for the project. The same facility is being chosen for this submission. However, the scope of the application will focus on, with the incremental components being highlighted: • • • • • • • Upgrade of septic to meet building occupancy parking lot improvements including the provision of accessible parking siteworks and landscaping around facility installing accessible washrooms retrofitting of lighting with energy efficient fixtures updating the kitchen replacing articulating room divider and reconfiguring the space The 2016 capital budget had $20,000 which was put on hold pending a follow up report and approval. Based on the scope presented, project costs are estimated at $500,000 with the application requesting funding for 33.3% of the project or $166,500. This would leave the Township costs at $334,500 or an additional $314,500 from what was originally budgeted. Responses to submissions would not be anticipated until the fall and the project could be included in the 2017 capital budget should the grant be approved. Submitted/approved by: Louise Fragnito, Treasurer Prepared by: Louise Fragnito, Treasurer Page 83 of 120 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PREPARED FOR COUNCIL: June 8th, 2016 AGENDA DATE: June 14th, 2016 ________________________________________________________________ SUBJECT: Purchase of Automated Vehicle Locating software (AVL) from Tyroute Communications (Telus) RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the purchase of AVL from Tyroute Communications for the Fire Chiefs vehicle, all Public Works and Building Department vehicles; AND THAT the 2016 cost of $40.00 per unit per month, exclusive of HST be funded from the approved capital budget. BACKGROUND: AVL Systems is one of the newest tools utilized by many Municipalities and other government agencies for locating and monitoring of fleet. The data gathered from the AVL system provides assistance for customer complaints in terms of vehicle operation speed, garbage pick-up, adherence to minimum maintenance standards for winter and non-winter operations, and vehicle maintenance programs. It is because of this that an amount of $100,000 has been introduced in the 2016 Capital budget for Public Works and Building Department fleet. Following meetings with the County of Lennox and Addington and associated lower tier Municipalities, staff were prepared to go with Champion Industrial Equipment for their AVL Solution. However, in conversations with staff from Central Frontenac another solution, Fleet Complete by Tyroute Telus, was brought to our attention. Central Frontenac Township elected to go with Tyroute Communications and their Fleet Complete solution as this solution provided the same functionality without the cost for hardware and installation. Lennox and Addington advertised an RFP for AVL System and received responses from two vendors. We have taken the opportunity to review Fleet complete against Skyhawk, the selected vendor Lennox and Addington contracted. It is the belief of staff that Fleet complete will provide the core functionality without the cost to purchase, install, and maintain the hardware. These savings amount to approximately $97,000 as quoted from Skyhawk for our AVL system above the monthly service fee of $40.00 per month per unit that is common with both solutions. Also, both solutions require the Municipality to sign for a 3 Year term. While there is no residual value of the Skyhawk Hardware after purchasing it and only a 1 year warranty on parts, the Fleet Complete is similar to a cellular phone contract where you do not pay for the hardware and the warranty is good for the length of the term. Renewal of the term allows for updated hardware to be installed, which again is good for the length of the term. In addition Fleet Complete is capable of providing vehicle Electronic Control Module data in terms of required maintenance, speed, odometer, fuel usage, etc. as Skyhawk is. Page 84 of 120 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL/STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: An Amount of $100,000.00 was approved in the 2016 Capital Budget for the purchase of new AVL System for all Public Works and Building Department vehicles. Based on the pricing provided by Tyroute Communications for Fleet Complete, it is anticipated our 2016 Capital cost would be $11,040, exclusive of HST. This cost represents $40.00/month per unit based on an anticipated go live date of July 4, 2016. Future service costs to maintain the system will be funded through the respective department’s annual operating budgets. Submitted/approved by: Prepared By: Mark Segsworth, P. Eng. Public Works Manager David Holliday, CET Area Supervisor Page 85 of 120 PLANNING REPORT: Township of South Frontenac Prepared for Committee of the Whole Planning Department Agenda Date: June 14, 2016 Date of Report: June 8, 2016 Subject: Peer Review Letter Regarding Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 7, Concession VII, Portland District, Township of South Frontenac: 1278804 Ontario Inc. (Terry Grant) _______________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF THE RECOMMENDATION The recommendation is that the Committee receive the Planning Report dated June 8, 2016 and consider a request to forward more letters and reports for review relating to the plan of subdivision by 1278804 Ontario Inc. (Terry Grant) in the Hamlet of Hartington. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT At the request of Council, Township staff retained the firm of ‘exp Services Inc.’ to undertake a peer review of reports regarding hydrogeological and terrain analysis components of the proposed Hartington Subdivision. Attached hereto is a list of the reports that were sent to exp. The purpose of this report is to bring to the Committee a request to forward more letters to include in the peer review report. BACKGROUND On June 7, 2016 Council heard from a representative of the Hartington community who commented on the peer review report from exp Services Inc., which peer reviewed information reports relating to the Hartington plan of Subdivision. DISCUSSION The representative requested that Council also consider forwarding all letters received from the public to the consultant to include as part of the peer review. She also asked that the recently completed study, dated May 10, 2016, prepared by Wilf Ruland, be included in the review and that any other related reports that have not been forwarded to exp also be sent. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Committee give direction to staff on this request. Submitted/Approved by: Lindsay Mills HartingtonPeerReivewLetterToCofW2016Request Page 86 of 120 Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment for the: Proposed Hartington Development within Part of Lot * 7:-3onces's:on' 7 ae"o'graph:c Township of Portland, Historical-County of F-rontenac, Township of South'Frontenac, Cou"nty of Frontenac: Ontario, prepared by Archeowork Inc. , September 16, 2013 Hydrogeological Study, Servicing Options and Terrain Analysis, prepared by ASC Environmental * lnc, October 31 , 2013 Hartington Subdivision Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Forefront * Engineering lnc, October 2013 Draft plan of proposed subdivision, prepared by Forefront Engineering Inc, March 2014 * * Draft Plan of PROPOSED SUBDMSION Part of Lot 7. Concession V// geographic Township of Portlarid now in the Township of South Frontenac County of Frontenac, prepared by Forefront Engineering lnc, March 2014 @ Hartington Development Traffic Impact Review, letter from Vanessa Skelton AECOM Canada Ltd, October 1 , 2014 @ Hartington Subdivision -Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Forefront Engineering lnc, November 2014 * * * Peer Review (#3) of ASC Response for Application for Plan of Subdivision - Hartington, Part of Lot 7, Concession 7, Township of South Frontenac, County of Frontenac , letter from Malroz Engineering lnc, April 9, 2015 Proposed Plan of Subdivision File IOT-2013/002 (Terryr Grant Construction) Part of Lot 7, Concession 7 Geographic Township of Portland, Municipality of South Frontenac Applicant: 1278804 0ntario lnc, prepared by Mark Boone, P.Geo, June 2, 2015 Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Planning Brief Part of Lot 7, Concession 7, Portland District, Township of South Frontenac File Nos.: IOT-2013/002 and Z15/03, Ietter from Mike Keene Fotenn Consultant Inc., October 9, 2015 * Hydrogeological Study and Terrain Analyses Response to Technical Comments from Mclntosh Perry Proposed 13 Lot Subdivision, Hamlet of Hartington, Ontario, Ietter by Paul N. Johnston ASC Environmental lnc, October 29, 2015 Review of Rebuttal Responses - Hartington Subdivision, Part Lot 7, Township of South Frontenac, County of Frontenac (MP File No. CP-15-0397), Mclntosh & Perry, November 2015 * Proposed 13 Lot Hartington Subdivision, Hartington, ON, Iettered by Paul N. Johnston ASC Environmental lnc, December 3, 2015 * Nitrate Concentration at 13 Lot Boundary, prepared by ASC Environmental Inc., December 13, 2015 Soil and Groundwater Assessment letter- 5598 King's Highway 38, Hartington, Ontario, prepared by Cam Monk Specialized Onsite Services Inc., January 18, 2016 * Soil and Groundwater Assessment letter- 5598 King's Highway 38, Hartington, Ontario, prepared by Cam Monk Specialized Onsite Services lnc, January 28, 2016 (updated) * Hartington Gas Bar comments, prepared by John R Pyke Malroz Engineering Inc. forwarded by Frontenac County, February 19, 2016. Draft Plan Conditions for Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 7, Concession Vll, Portland District, Township of South Frontenac: 1278804 0ntario Inc. (Terry Grant), prepared by Lindsay Mills, February 23, 2016 @ Groundwater elevations, prepared by Specialized Onsite Services Inc., September 28, 2016 2big4email Page 87 of 120 l l 6/9/2016 Download File(s) r'l '?-Rl 'e,maY? The following file(s) have been uploaded to the 2big4email file (ransfer system for your review. Uploaded By: jamini@fromenaccounty.ca ?? q-' Date Llploaded: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 l i Fl(E TRANBFu SYSTEM il l l l Date Exp}res: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 l I Subject: l l Har}ington Plan of Subdivision Files i Message: Hi Lindsay. l I Here are the reporks for Har}ington. Let me know if you think you migh( be missing some. File Size i Download iFile 15-06-11 Planning Jus}ification Repoit - Haitington Subdivision.pdf s-07-06 ASC Enviro. - Hydro-Methodology Assess. - Har(ington Sub..pdf ACAD-Draff Plan-29-08-2014-DRAFT PLAN 24x36.pdf l' ? 12.32MBll§owniThajl ', 'l-565-.'51 KB' F['-Downl?oad'.]-l l l 862.51-IKB 'l-f D';wnlo-ad:l l l ? 2.28MB ? (DoWnloadl ? ?, iASC Environmen}al - Hydrogeo. Study 13-10-31.pdf ff '?. l e:haeology St12 HartingtonDevelopment.pdf iFF-RPT-2014-1 1-05-HARTINGTON SWM REPORT 1003 FlNAL.pdf iFOREFRONT RPT-2Cll3-1 1-1 1-Stormwater Managemenl Repon-l003.pdf lHar(ington application.pdf ? 18.34MB ? lDownload j ? '. 16.68MBll'-Dow;omd'l ) l I 2.80M-B l la'DWoad'f?l I' L56'MB ?'l?' ('JJD-ownl:':di'l -l iHar(ington cover?let(er.pdf ? 952.37KB l { Download i ? l ljHar}ington EIS 20l3.pdf jL-2014-1 2-15-Quinte Conservation Response }o Technical Comments.pdf iPeer Review Response to Malroz 2nd comments -1111 Mar 23, 20l5.pdf iRPT-2C)14-10-0 1-Harkington Traffic Review-603050l2.pdf lf lcanned Signed DRAFT PLAN.pdf l --- -- -l l ffllffl 1, 15.05MB 'l J'o;wnioacil l W', l 1.52MB l l'-Downlo?ad}l ,' Other reports that were sent are as follows: Malroz peer review letter dated February 19, 2016 Maclntosh Perry Report dated November 23, 2015 l Page 88 of 120 STAFF REPORT Township of South Frontenac Prepared for Committee of the Whole Planning Department Agenda Date: June 14, 2016 Date of Report: June 9, 2016 Subject: Closing of Road Allowance in, Part of Lot 19, Between Concessions V and VI, Loughborough District, Township of South Frontenac: Mundell _______________________________________________________________ Summary of Recommendation: The recommendation is that the Committee receive the Planning Report dated June 9, 2016 and again consider the closing and transferring ownership of a portion of unopened road allowance in the District of Loughborough. Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide the background information necessary to enable Council to provide direction to staff regarding the closing of an untravelled Township road. Background & Discussion: Jack Mundell has requested to know whether Council would agree to the closure and sale of a portion of unopened road allowance that runs north and south beside Sydenham Road. His letter dated October 15, 2015, explains that, the addition of this land to his long and narrow property would give him enough property depth to accommodate a building/dwelling and meet all the required minimum setbacks. Attachment #1 shows the location of the owner’s property. Attachment #2 shows the portion of unopened road allowance requested to be closed. The subject portion of road allowance is approximately 420 metres (1,378 ft.) long and is 2.18 acres in size. The land is heavily treed and both the road allowance and the Mundell property are vacant. As indicated by the contour lines on the attachment, the land slopes steeply down towards Sydenham Road. It appears that this is the reason Sydenham Road was forced to the east of the original road allowance where road construction is more easily accommodated. Ultimately, it does not seem reasonable that this portion of road allowance would ever be required by the Township for use as a public road. The request came before the Committee on November 19, 2015 where the matter was deferred because it was unclear whether a safe driveway access location could be found on this curved portion of Sydenham Road. Consequently, the Public Works manager met with the owner and has now confirmed that safe access can be achieved. Direction Requested: Staff is seeking direction as to whether Council now has any objections to the closure and transfer of this unused portion of road allowance. Council policy Page 89 of 120 related to the sale of closed Township roads would result in a total price of approximately $20,023.00. Submitted/approved by: Lindsay Mills attachments RoadClosureReportMundell2 Page 90 of 120 TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC ATTACHMENT#1 Page 91 of 120 TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRDNTENAC ATTACHMENT#2 T ' Owner's Property H :.*w----“A - Page 92 of 120 STAFF REPORT Township of South Frontenac Prepared for Committee of the Whole Planning Department Agenda Date: June 14, 2016 Date of Report: June 10, 2016 File: RC-16/02 Subject: Closing of Road Allowance in Part of Lot 22, Between Concessions VIII, Loughborough District, Township of South Frontenac: Young _______________________________________________________________________ Summary of Recommendation: The recommendation is that the Committee receive the Planning Report dated June 10, 2016 and again consider the closing and transferring ownership of a portion of unopened road allowance in the District of Loughborough. Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide the background information necessary to enable Council to provide direction to staff regarding the closing of an untravelled Township road. Background & Discussion: William and Wendy Young have requested to know whether Council would agree to the closure and sale of a portion of unopened road allowance that runs north and south beside Leland Road. Attachment #1 is a copy of the letter and Attachment #2 shows the location of the owners’ property and the portion of road allowance requested to be closed. The owners’ land is an unusual triangle shape and is only 1.1 acre in size. It is developed with a dwelling and two small accessory outbuildings. The subject portion of road allowance has effectively been used as part of their property and presently accommodates their driveway onto Leland Road. Attachment #3 shows the development and use of the land. It should be noted that the Youngs also claim to own the remnant sliver of land that lies between the unopened road allowance and the travelled portion of Leland Road. The subject portion of road allowance requested to be closed is approximately 124 metres (406 ft.) long and is 0.33 acres in size. The land is flat and undeveloped and, as noted, is used as part of the driveway to Leland Road. It appears that the travelled portion of Leland Road was forced to the east, off of this road allowance, to avoid creating an unnecessary sharp curve in the road. Ultimately, it does not seem reasonable that this portion of road allowance would ever be required by the Township for use as a public road. If the road allowance was closed and ownership transferred, the total area of the Young’s property would be 1.53 acres. The matter came before the Committee on March 8, 2016. At that meeting members heard the Youngs’ claim that, when the Leland Road was rerouted in approximately 1985, the remnant piece of former road was to be conveyed to the Youngs. Hearing this, the Committee decided that any decision should be deferred pending a review of Council minutes at the time of the rerouting of the road to support this claim. The Committee also requested confirmation that the Page 93 of 120 Youngs actually own the small sliver of land of land that lies between the unopened road allowance and the travelled portion of Leland Road. Accordingly, staff reviewed Council minutes of the time – copies of which are attached hereto as Attachment #4. The minutes indicate that there was discussion over what to do about the old road allowance that is now unused following the diversion of Leland Road. In 1985 the Road Superintendent had agreed to take the matter up with the Township’s solicitor in an effort to resolve the situation and subsequently discussion occurred on how to divide the land as a result of the road rerouting. However, no further notations were found in the minutes that directly relate to this. A title search confirms that the Youngs own both portions of land on either side of the closed road allowance. A copy of the title search is attached as Attachment #5. Direction Requested: Staff is seeking direction as to whether the Committee has any objections to the closure and transfer of this unused portion of road allowance. Council policy related to the sale of closed Township roads would result in a total price of approximately $11,633.00. Submitted/approved by: Lindsay Mills attachments RoadClosureReportYoung2 ATTACHMENT#1 Page 94 of 120 >';d? 2 .S', ,16/J ":,,Y7///, :',' X'['i,Aa .Z? e ]')Ar[e ,-7 xi< i &Q.qr? to x:?'r2'-?w? 4- te,:,:<[-rd?re $,l' ztx-s- , c,?<,f',=a-,/ ??.s-,,dA,-,7-a= .,[e lj li li ,=0 il 11 ji )a;kt ( li ?,-,,?,? i ,1,,z ,wJ z* e!-i'zl/a7 , ,7 p, (e H .- l ,X ] 7 Ji i? ' '6 i i 11 77 ;;r il ?: ;4bwi< ,f'f',? 4 t,ry Q l: :l l: > f- ? ? ', l,t} J A- A- if) Jtittrv(r- i il l il (o'/3y" g..j' 3 - > to 7 li jl it 'i ili Uerrd0 "!ev5 Page 95 of 120 rs 1 Attachment #2 'u l l l t { l I l 1 l / l / r <-"I < / l I l l l l I l 2 l I l l l l l l l l 1 l I / r l I t ) l D I l l l l / I l l ] l Portion of li t Road Allowance l to be Closed l i l # J w l l l l I I l l J I 1 I h l I l l t l l I l l I Meters 0 25 so 100 150 200 l I l l l 0% l 4 Page 96 of 120 Attachment #3 aF/ W 'ff 01 N 70 6, 1. 7 s l 11 l l I A ffi Portion of Road Allowance to be Closed ' s rri 9i (l or Ce cl: 2i Ji L!l ?j l '% r (?';emnant ] 'j rl ;&.r -l W ' Developed Portron Sliver % 'l /? 1 ?' /? w-:x '1 l j ri r, i FJ il Y ,< ffi ffi '? m ffi 's ! } )3 s 'Si t } } 'Sl H ( 0510 l I 20 30 1 leters 40 )l s i 1. .J. J Page 97 of 120 ATTACHMENT #4 -T COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 1%5 The7thfirstinmeeting of thehall, council in 1985at?7;06-p-.m-.-We' was held on Monday, January the township beginning ev;J]'ein Vandewal presided. Counci5.lor John-Willes?"' w as absenE"from?the?meetr ing, although all other members were presentl. by Steel that the minutes of y#&M the meetings of December 'i7th(.&8ilver z8thy and :i9at+D.be-approved-as-pr-es;nted*?"??""CXRRIED". MOTION 1: by Councillor Kenny thatgone-f;om the problem dogs, referred at ItCouncillor thewaslastnoted reguj.ar meeting, were"now th-e virla'ge-. Steelandexplainea about a po"ssible candidate .f'or-the job of Dog Catcher By-law Enforcement Of' f icer.----His-name-js-6arl .)ot:i or I)og i KennedY s whio has recently taken up residence near Sydenham-.a-Council agreed to ask Mr. Kennedy to a-citiena attend later meeting po;sible:, a5Ao'gu titg a0k - At=:lllltju7 t.iu laLer inIn the tne li-if pOS to discuss the iyll matter of' these two positions withmee'Glng the township. There weremembers no petitions or delegations present to speak with the council, so the went on to th'e correspondence. CORRESPONDENCE : The&Chief PublicHealth pealthUnit, Inspector ofMoccio, the Kingston, Frontenac and I,ennox Addington reter wrote to-the council, asking f'or theZr approval of an area located'in PartThe -of Lot 3-,-Concession II as a site-for a sewage disposal. l.agoon* site would be operated by Wray Rose. (see resolut4on @18) Mr. Donald Keithwrote Shales, a resident of' themore Shales Road, north of Perth Road village, to-ask council if' a satisfactory solution canhisbehome. workeaAccording out, E30 that Mr. Shales canthehave garbageorcollection at to Mr. Shales, collector this area,. Country D?isposals,?qu5ted 5a pr?ice of-$156.00 per year f' o the area, voum,ry ulBpOsalS, quot,ea a prxce OI:$i)0.UU per yea' pay a rrate service. Mr. Shales indicated that he does not wish to pa' $36.l4.O. T) this high,directed while other township residents mustNoffian pay ouy 3i36.40. The council the clerk to contact Cteorge ana ask 4f he would consider collecting the garbage on the Shales Road. to Thethe Minister of Municipal Affa:irs and Housing, Claude Bennett, advised council that he approves their applicat,ion for pre-implernentation f'unding for the sidewalks and new-paving on William Street in Syd?enham. The Ministr7 of Transportaeion and Communications wrote to advise hip ' council of cert,ain measures that should be taken by the township to improve the Mitchell Creek Bridge, onSuperintendent. the Snug Har'tiour F.oad. T'hese it'emsThis wereleddiscussed with the Roaa to insome debateof about th'e-problem of keeping warning signs standing the area bridges. It was decide'd that the signs should next be placed on cedar posts, in an effort to discourage vandalism. John Allum, landowner along Road, wrotethat to ask for clarification as toa the status of thethe oldLeland road allowance is now unused, foll'owing thevolunteered diversion oftoata'ke portion ofupthat roadway. The Road Superintendent this with the township's solicit'or, in an ef'f'ort to solve the ofsituation. A resolution from the Township Adjala requesteAbethatpermitted council consider supporting their request that livestock-owners to defend their livestock f'rom stray dogs, without fear or liability of- -'A-report be:ng-harassed or prosecuted. (seeofresolution @17) council of f'rom the Chief Coroner Ontario aavised the results of atherecent inquest into the deaths ofaccident. two youths who were killed on Wilmer Road in a motorcyhie The rec commendations put forth by the jury suggesred that the municipalities should consider publicizing the-dangers-of alqohol, especially in connection with the use of-motorcycles, in a campaign to make the public more aware of this problem-. The council did not propose to act onThe thisRegional suggestion. Dttectortoof'theKatimavik wrote to thank the council for lending-their support Katimavik cause by writing to the l i The: different government- officials to endorse the program. Road Superintendept, I.,yle Abrams, was questioned aboutonwhat he istownship planning ror the 1985afiscal year,-in teffis of projects various ro'ads. indicatedThere that certain bad tha't spotsneed alongtothe Road should haveHeattention. are areas be Wilmer rebuilt ROAD REPORT: from a better base, but these areas will nbt yet be ready to be surface treated. h** 2 I l 1 Page 98 of 120 2 August, 6, 19,!{ s Mr. Lloyd Young,, owner of a property at the intersection of portland Avenue and-Switzer Street im Sydenham, spoke with council about ,icquiring a small p. piece of' land from the SW tzer Street road a smazz allowance. He desires th: t'his piece of land so that a small storage shed on his property will be-entirely located on his land. At present, it appears that the shed is approximately one foot across the allowance. Mr. Young may wish property 14ne onto the tomship road allowance. to sell his property, 11-his property,so sowould wouldlike like aa clear clear deed deed. Council suggested that they could lease him some of the land for a nominal fee. Mr. Young suggested that he would trade some of' the land that he owns 'oehind his hoixse but which is used as a driveway by Cerisano's, who live.on top of the hill. Council corttends that road. allowance without closing it. cannot sell a portion of-the road they Mr. Young left the meeting at this point, with no decision having been made about the property. No Fire Department report was @iven' at this meeting. CORRESPONI)ENCE : Three letters were dealt with from various disaster relief comm:ittees around Ontario. Recent natural calamities have prompted the organizations to request financial aid from other mun:Lcipalities to help with the recovery process of the communities that we?e affect ed. C'ouncil agreea to provide some support to each organization. (see resolution 0245) a %iss Krista'Borrowrnan wrote to express her=;dissatisfaction with the @xcessive weed infestation at the >oint's swimming area'. She asked that council take some actjon to control these problem weeds. Council has received details about various methods of seaweed controI rrom the Enviro?ent Minist'r7@ and haye suggi ested that spraying of +,hp wo'edsis isthe the most most likelyljkelV route the weeds routetotobe beund? undertaken in the spring of i986. . Bell Canada has announced a new telephone arrangement whereby townshrp office ope;ates under a zenith numbera at present, by which residents in the 353 exchange can call there free of charge. There was some feeling t,hat by subscribing to the new "Contac" service, the ochance-s-of-the ent4re township beirig,made a local calling area would be jeopardized. Council agreed to forego the opportunity- at this tirt A number of letters have been received of late that concern the gypsy moth infestation of this surgier. surgier. The T problem is being consid erect by provincial Ministries and Members of Parliament, and it would appear"that widesprffiad spraying by the province it a possib'ility f'or appea :i%6. . An invitation was extended to council members to attend a meetit with the Education Minister in Toronto on August 12th, to discuss the high education tax situation. A letter will be sent by the township treasurer ahead of' the meeting time, to convey some inrormation about this atownship's situation. The letter was enaorsed by the council. Spencer"Hope of the.Ministry of Municipal Affairs sent al ong aha his remarks abqut the 1984 financial sta't,ements of' the municipal{ty. ROA!) REPORT: Council learned of a cement step in Perth Road village that is on township property and is an obstacle to vehicles. It is to be removed and replacea with gravel. There is a dispute between Sanford Young and Clifford Green abot the disposition of land that will be divided up when the Leland Road is rero'uted. Council considered how to rightfully divide the: land ?C,yle Abrams will continue to between the two adjacent landowners. Lyle Abra work on an agreement between the twa gentlemen. Wheatley Street sidewalks are scheduled to be started during ths next week. 8urface treating on the Railton Road was completed today. Mr. Ab;ams also repoj$ed on the different road work that is beir carried out around the township. Mr. Abrarns mentioned that he has been contacted by RolDins Construction Limited about the necessaq improvements to 'the interior roeuls at the Loughborough Shores subdivision. The owners of the lots appear to be wi in-getting the subdiv:bsion developt will be asked to meet with Rollins representatives and Mr. Abrams at the si%B, @@18 3 Page 99 of 120 =: ];!:: '.1 m 'm' 1% % v o u iZO'ljl.< ( U) I E ri =c l-l; E %l ITII+51 311 p§i m ?Ql z R f l W IE hjA 00 jj Wl!= .lffi ZJ ltlW Zka 01" <+-l l-':' l-'k E :lll') E& Jl 01 71 :l J H !?X %- * % !V < '% 0)d'5 11114> ITIO lJdlll :l i:: s Xli O, fl 'li: (-,Q R r "b "';s 00 EID WIV gd W(n (ht4 § ;00 an w 6 -i r '-i l-i A (110 uiur F'i!q ,, a5 J Qi< l-IC) ';a' > ';,,"" 5 u U m !:, ,:" P p l'l{Ni 'i l)!'fiffie !, :o B3o= 5 '-,'l "l ='l !i 5' Sz =,; fN Oz ai'sl =v g, ';!E'bozq =J sS; m blbE s > 111111 IJ zl? oo l-11-l l-11-j v o s 0 ! 'Fl l'l Q :!? * :! j'i i IT?>

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INFORMATION REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PREPARED FOR COW: June 7, 2016 AGENDA DATE:

June 14, 2016

SUBJECT: Collaboration with the O.P.P. BACKGROUND: Staff of the local OPP Detachment and Public Works meet 3 or 4 times a year to review common issues. ANALYSIS: At our most recent meeting we were presented with various motor vehicle collision statistics throughout the Township. It was agreed that we would share our road traffic counting with the OPP. What we are collectively trying to achieve is to reduce the number of collisions on our roads. As we evolve, we will undertake some trending analysis. We also hope to be able to determine the impact of certain treatments on the timing and frequency of collisions. Measured over a period of time, Road 38 and Perth Road are high collision frequency roadways. We have collectively decided to focus our efforts on Perth Road.

FINANCIAL/STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: None at this time.

Attachments: Example of Traffic Analysis Report Submitted/approved by: Mark Segsworth, P. Eng. Public Works Manager

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Executive Summagy I January and August peaks in collisions, I Hwy/ Cty 38 and Perth Road high collision frequency roadways, 0 animal and inattentive driving followed by speed as causes, 0 primarily locally involved drivers, possibly commuters, a forecast rise in collisions has begun with a seasonal peak expected in December. Traffic Analysis Summaigy A request was received for an analysis of collisions on roadways within the patrol area of Frontenac Detachment, specifically South Frontenac in 2013 and 2014. As there was no data available for this area until June 2014, results are based on all roadways within this detachment‘s boundaries; Frontenac proper, South Frontenac and Sharbot Lake. Although the most incidents occurred along Highway 401 an effort was made to focus on the outlying network of roadways (Figure 1). The area of interest has a population of approximately 18,000 people, is predominantly rural comprised of a few villages, cottage country and a Provincial Park bordering the highly populated city of Kingston to the south. Major roadways within this analysis area are County Roads 38 and 10 connecting the municipalities of Sharbot Lake and Westport to Highway 401 north of Kingston. Collisions appear to be following seasonal norms with the exception of an early spike last January (Figure 2). Figure 1: Collision Incidents 2013/2014

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52% of MVCs occur on township roads followed by 17% on county roads and highways respectively.

Location a 66% of MVCs are non~intersection related followed by 12% intersection related. involved persons o 58% male drivers, average driver age is 41 years old, vast majority (70%) live in the immediate area,

  • Vast majority of driver conditions regarding ability were left blank with one inattentive designation out of 77 incidents documented, I 3% of MVCs had intoxicants designated as a factor with April and May as peak times, I 16% of injured persons had seatbelts but did not use them. Involved vehicles 0 54% automobiles followed by 19% pick—uptrucks Contributing factors 0 22% animal related peaks in November and January, o 16% inattentive driver peaks July, August, October, 0 15% speed too fast for condition peaks January, February, November

Based on 525 MVCs reviewed in Niche RMS two roadways stood out as high volume locations for collisions; Perth Road and Highway/ County Road 38. The designated areas of these roadways in the map below were determined as most frequent collision locations based on the average of all the collisions along these roads over the two year period (Figure 3). Figure 3: Potential MVC Hotspots

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Conclusion Given the data available it would appear morning and afternoon commuters driving too fast are represented most often in this area’s MVCs. it is likely that seasonal changes in weather and movement of local wildlife contribute to increases in these MVCSbut the actual traffic reports are not available for a full analysis. Investigative conclusions have identified three reoccurring factors in these collisions— animals, inattentive drivers and speed contributed to the incidents most often. Given the season, the contributing

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Page 106 of 120

June 7, 2016

By E-mail Original to Follow Township of South Frontenac 4432 George Street Sydenham, Ontario KOH 2TO

Attention: Mayor Vandewal Councillors

Lindsay Mills, Planner Wayne Orr, Clerk Dear Mayor, Councillors, Mr. Mills and Mr. Orr

Re: Part of Lot7, Concession 7, Portland District. Township of South Frontenac Proposed Subdivision Development

Dear Mayor and Councillors:

We are writing with respect to Item #11 b on Council’s June 7, 2016 Agenda. Under this item appears a report from Chris Rancourt of Exp It is our understanding this report

was obtained pursuant to the following motion, which Council passed on March 1, 2016:

THAT Council defer this matter and instruct the township to engage an

independent environmental consulting firm to review the reports that have been

submitted to date and make a determination on the water quantity and quality in

the proposed development and surrounding areas and make recommendations as to any additional testing or monitoring that should be conducted.

After reviewing the documents that were made available to Mr. Rancourt, as set out on

£a??sla?d^- °! .his 3~page.re?°^’.we are frustrated £lt thelack of disclosure by the

Township to their own expert. In this regard, attached is a “Preliminary List of Pertinent Documents” concerning this matter, all of which have been provided to Mr. WilfRuland,

the karst and contamination expert retained by the community, which we note consisted of over 1200 pages of materials. All of the documentation indicated in the attached List

is either available to the Township or has been submitted to the Township directly. Yet

only those documents hi-lighted in yellow (approximately 15% of all available materials

regarding hydrology and hydrocarbon contamination) were apparently provided to Mr. Rancourt.

It is absolutely inexcusable on the part of the Township planning department to fail to

provide Mr. Rancourtwith a majority of documents available concerning this matter, including documents such as the first Mclntosh Perry report obtained by the community and dated September 1, 2015 or the Cambium Report obtained by the Township and dated January 4, 2016. Out of 7 peer review reports provided by Malroz Engineering,

the planning department only forwarded 2 to Mr. Rancourt. Likewise, out of 5 Quinte

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£^n?-^rY?!.’?^r??_ollT-or?ly.1 wa? forwarded to Mr- Rancourt. However, reports such as !h^P-r^n.Tn^s.t!afflc)stuljyand archaeolo9ical study were sent to Mr. Rancourt, who accordingtothe motion above was retained to examine the hydrogeology of the are. Most troubling is the lack of disclosure to Mr. Rancourt of the comprehensive and critical

report by the community’s expert, Mr.Wilf Ruland. Mr. Ruland’s report was provided to

^^s^s^as^a^^ not made available to Mr. Rancourt. For what purpose? Would it not be in the

Township’s and the community’s best interest to insure the Township’s expert’was made aware of all possible information concerning this matter?

P-e-fallur^to.prop.e^lydocument this matter and provide full and complete disclosure to the consultants retained to advise the Township has played a critical role in preventing this matter from being fairly and competently handled. It has also significantlv

contributed to the cost to both the taxpayers as a whole and the community of

Hartington, which has had to expend significant resources to monitor and address the ongoing deficiencies in the planning department’s handling of this matter. It is not lost

?Ln-^c?TrTlu^y-?f_Hartin?to?.that,theywi11 havePaid twice for this matter, through

their taxes and their own retention of experts, which had the Township reviewed the

Western Cataraqui Region Groundwater Study conducted in 2007 by Trow Associates Inc., likely could have been avoided.

We further note that Mr. Rancourt does not appear to have had the benefit of the Trow

[?^.^^1^l ^LC-!LM^ ^I^(LC!i?-^ye-the.,bT?efit"Nol- does. Mr- Rancourt appear

to have had the benefit of all the materials available concerning the hydrogeologyofthe

area and the hydrocarbon contamination of the former gas station in Hartington We confirm these materials include, but are not limited to, all reports provided to the

Township by the community including all reports from Mdntosh Perry, Mr. Wilf Ruland’s May 10, 2016 report and all correspondence to the Township and the County from’the

community which as can be seen by the attached Index consist of at least 46 pieces of correspondence that have to date remain undocumented by the Township of South

Frontenac._Without the benefit of the pertinent documentation itemized in the attached Index, Mr. Rancourt’s preliminary thoughts are of little value to this discussion and most certainly not in keeping with the intent of Council’s March 1, 2016 motion. In this regard, it is telling that the only thought Mr. Rancourt has added to this discussion is to suggest that farming, in a long standing farming community, be

LT?,r.i^tT^<^?^!y^^rl.h!^.!:)^ ^^?!rlT^n^atLon’t? M.r’Rancourt of the Township’s

=S^ =Sat actiacen^agri?ultural-twrties wu’d be protect^I3Tr^-^hlls.?rflft Plan condltions re warning future residents of existing farming

operations. Not to mention the issue of how Mr. Rancourt was able to determine with the information available to him and no apparent site visit that human habitation was not

the source of the nitrate concerns, said concerns presumably being the focus of this sugge!t’onjt.’s mteresting tot.h’nkthe watersuPP’y warrants protection from farming activities, yet no mention of any recommendations to protect the water supply from known hydrocarbons.

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With_respect to said hydrocarbons, we note it has now been almost one month since

M.rL_Rula?d’? reP°rt was delivered to the Township of South Frontenac, yet the community has received no indication of what, if anything, the Township mtends to do to address the significant health and safety concerns set out therein. As per Mr; Ruland’s

meeting with Township and County staff and several Township Councillors, he highly

recommended the Township undertake a testing program of residents’ wells within a certain radius of the former gas station in Hartington to determine and monitor whether

T.n^cont.^n1lnati,of1 of individual wells has occurred or may occur. Mr. Ruland was very

dear ^^^ concerns forthe pos.ble contamination of the drinking water supply

in Hartington from the said site by hazardous chemicals such as benzene, which are

known carcinogens. At what point will the Township finally decide to take action on’this

matter? After Hartington is put on the map as another Flint or Walkerton? We expect

no less from those elected to represent our community than to demand our healtha’nd

^!y-^-p-Tt!^-!iret-^,dloITOSt ^" immediatejmonitoring program should be put in place for the Village of Hartington and we implore Township Council totakeaction’in

this regard immediately.

Finally, further to the Freedom of Information request submitted by Michelle Foxton to Wayne Orr on April 7, 2016, we understand Mr. Orr was to follow up with the

??J3a-?!71^t^c?n^e=rn^d}oin?u^e,they understood the nature of the request regarding records for contaminated materials removed from the site of the former gas station in Hartingtonand apparently deposited at the Portland landfill site. May we please’have

?n-U.P.d-a^-froTjv’.r.?,rr.int^regf(i’,as .we are ^ow we" Past the 3° day’time’period

provided for under the legislation for disclosure of same. Further to the said Freedom of

Information request we ajso request a copy of all documentation between

.OL^U?Lrr-?-n^^-?n-c!.t^!^iTS^_?f^he Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)^

which has not previously been provided, concerning the hydrocarbon contamination’of

the former gas station_inHartington_ including, but not limited to, any and all remediation plans submitted to MOECC by the Township and/or its agents.

We look forward to the Township’s prompt reply to the above.

/T^^B^T t{ A^ 0^—, Wade Leonard

Charlie Labarge

z ichelle L. F6xton

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ec: Joe Gallivan, Frontenac County Planner

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PRELIMINARY LIST OF PERTINENT DOCUMENTS RE PROPOSED HARTINGTON SUBDIVLSJON **

Documents hi-lighted in yellow are only ones that appear to have been provided to

?^hl ^P^UJt^f^xP. as.per htsrecent f1ePori delivered to the Township on May 31,2016 t!lej^!otal 14/9e orapproximately only 15y° of the documentation available concerning this matter DEVELOPER DOCUMENTS

Application & SuDportina Materials

Application by Forefront Engineering Inc. (Doug Prinsen, PEng) 13/11/15 2 3

49 Lot Draft Plan by Forefront Engineering Inc.

Hydrogeological Study Servicing Options and Terrain Analysis

byASC Environmental Inc. (Paul Johnston, MSc, PEng) 4

13/11/13

13/10/31

Preliminary Stormwater Management Report by Forefront

Engineering Inc. (Doug Prinsen, PEng)

13/10/24

Responses to Commenting Agencies & PeeLReviews 5

47 Lot Draft Plan by Forefront Engineering Inc.

6

ASC (Paul Johnston, MSc, PEng) letter to Terry Grant and

14/08/29

attachments re Hydrogeological Assessment-‘comments re Peer Review

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Preliminary Stormwater Management Report by Forefront

Engineering Inc. (Doug Prinsen, PEng) 8

14/09/15

14/11/05

Forefront (Doug Prinsen, PEng) letter to Tim Trustham of (Planner/Ecologist), Quinte Conservation

14/12/15

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Additional Well Analyses / Decommissioned Well Documents

14/12/12

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ASC (Paul Johnston, MSc, PEng) letter to Terry Grant re

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Hydrogeological Assessment - comments re 2nd Peer Review

15/03/23

Planning Justification Report by Fotenn Planning & Urban Design (Mike Keene, MCIP, RPP)

15/06/11

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ASC (Paul Johnston, MSc, PEng) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac County Planner re Hydrogeological Methodology for Individual Lot Assessment

15/06/23

Developer’s Revised Proposal 13

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Fotenn / Forefront Engineering Inc. Slide Presentation to South Frontenac Township Council

15/08/04

Fotenn (Mike Keene, RPP, MCIP) letter to Joe Gallivan, Frontenac County Planner re Application for Draft Plan of

Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendment Planning Relief

15/10/09

South Frontenac Township Nov 24/15 Planning Report (Lindsay Mills, Planner) Attachments

15/11/24

Responses to Mclntosh Perry Review 16

17

ASC (Paul Johnston, MSc, PEng) letter to Terry Grant re

Hydrogeological Study and Terrain Analyses - Response to Technical Comments from Mclntosh Perry

15/10/29

ASC (Paul Johnston, MSC, PEng) letter to Lindsay Mills, South Frontenac Planner re Proposed 13 Lot Hartington Subdivision

15/12/03

MALROZ DOCUMENTS 18

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Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac

County Planner re Peer Review of Application for Subdivision

14/01/21

Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac County Planner re Peer Review (#2) ofASC Response

14/10/17

Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac County Planner re Peer Review (#3 Draft) ofASC Response

15/04/09

Mafroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac

County Planner re Peer Review (#3 Final) ofASC Response 22

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15/04/20

Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) letter to Peter Young, Frontenac County Planner re Review of Mclntosh Perry Sept 1/15 Letter

15/09/24

Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) email to Joe Gallivan, Frontenac County Planner re Review ofASC Dec 3/15 Letter to Mills

16/01/15

Malroz (John R. Pyke, PGeo) email to Joe Gallivan, Frontenac County Planner re Review of Hartington Gas Bar Comments (indicated date of 16/02/25)

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MCINTOSH PERRY DOCUMENTS 25

Mclntosh Perry (Fraser Armstrong, PEng and Mark Priddle.

PGeo) letter to Community re Review Technical Support

26

Documentation

15/09/01

Mclntosh Perry ([Fraser Armstrong, PEng and Mark Priddle, PGeo) letter to Community re Review of Rebuttal Responses

15/11/23

QUINTE CONSERVATION DOCUMENTS

27 Quinte (Tim Tmstham, Planner/Ecologist) letter to Peter Youna, Frontenac County Planner re Proposed Plan of Subdivision

File 10T-2013/002 28

14/01/31

Quinte^Christine McClure) Engineering Department Review re Hartington Subdivision

15/04/24

29 9uin,te ^TiTLTruTth??T1’ planner/Ecologist) letter to Peter Young,

Frontenac County Planner re Proposed Plan of Subdivision File 10T-2013/002

15/04/30

30 9uinte (Mark Boone’ Hydrogeologist) letter to Peter Young,

Frontenac County Planner re Proposed Plan of Subdivision’ File 10T-2013/002

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15/06/02

Quinte(Tim Tmstham, Planner/Ecologist) letter to Peter Young Frontenac County Planner re Proposed

Plan of Subdivision File 10T-2013/002

15/09/30

FORMER GAS STATION DOCUMENTS

Specialized Onsite Services IncJSOS) 32

SOS (Cam Monk/Derek Maat, MASc, PEng, QP) letter to

^^?^^nlcliFj?ntra?tin9 services Inc re Investigation and

Verification Soil Sampling - Underground Fuel Storage Tanks Removal- 5598 Highway 38, Hartington

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15/02/09

SOS (Cam Monk/Derek Maat, MASc, PEng, QP) letter to Environmental Contracting Services Inc. re Soil and Ground

Water Assessment Report 34

15/09/28

SOS (Cam Monk/Derek Maat, MASc, PEng, QP) letter to

Township of South Frontenac re Soil and Ground Water

Assessment Letter

16/01/18

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SOS (Cam Monk/Derek Maat, MASc, PEng, QP) letter to Township of South Frontenac re Soil and Ground Water 16/01/28

Contamination

Disclosure Materials from Townshje 36

Disclosure Packages x 3

14/02/23 to 15/02/25

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Invoices

14/03/06 to 15/10/16

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Cambium Report to Township of South Frontenac

16/01/04

HEALTH UNIT DOCUMENTS 39

KFL&A Public Health (Don Allan, CPHI(C)) letter to Terry Grant re Hartington Subdivision Proposal

14/12/12

PHOTOS - MAPS

Hydrogeology 40

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ASC Drawings 7 and 8 from October 31, 2013 Hydrogeology Report re Preliminary Septic Locations

13/10/31

ASC Drawings 3 to 8 from October 31, 2013 Hydrogeology Report re Test Wells and Pit Locations

13/10/31

ASC Drawings 1 to 7 and Forefront Layout Concept from ASC

March 23, 2015 Comments re 2nand Peer Review re Interference

and Proposed Revised Layout 43

15/03/23

ASC Drawing 6 from ASC March 23, 2015 Comments re 2 nd Peer Review re Revised Well Locations

15/03/23

Mas 44

Ontario Geological Survey Map of Karst Study for Southern

Ontario (2008) and 5 Google Earth/Ontario Geological Survey Maps showing areas of Karst in Association with Hartington, Ontario (2016) 45

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2008 & 2016

3 Images of Sections of the Pleasant Valley Municipal Drainage Works - Portland Township (former) Site Plan (East) from July 2, 1985 byA.D. Revill & Associate

85/07/02

2 Images of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network in the Hartington area

15/11/13

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Images of the subject site from the County of Frontenac

Interactive Web Mapping page and from the Township of South Frontenac 2011 Official Plan Map

13/01/07

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4 Images of the Canada Land Inventory Map for Kingston (1966), 1 Image of the Canada Land Inventory Map for Kingston (1975), 1 Image of the Frontenac Soil Capability Survey (1967) and 1 Image of the Frontenac Soil Capability Survey (1965) 1965 to 1975

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1 Image of Ministry of Natural Resources Map showing Wetlands in the Hartington area and on the subject site

13/02/06

COMMUNITY WATER CONCERNS 50

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Letter from Dan and Sandra Bell to Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water

12/12/21

Letter to the Editor from Dennis Saunders re quantity and quality of water in Hartington area

13/01/07

Letter from Cindy Carr and Gord Mylks to Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water

13/01/16

Email from Richard and Lynn Cilles to Township of South Frontenac Councillors re quantity and quality of water

13/01/22

Letter from Nicole Kasserra and David White to Lindsay Mills, Township of South Frontenac Planner re quantity and quality of water

13/03/14

Letter from Michelle Foxton to Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water

13/11/11

Email from Foxton to Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner re concerns about well testing results

13/12/16

Letter from Shari Hasler to Peter Young and Joe Gallivan,

County of Frontenac Planners re quantity and quality of water 58

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13/12/24

Letter from John Lesperance, PEng to Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner re quantity and quality of water

13/12/26

Letter from Gary Hasler to Township of South Frontenac Re water quantity and quality

14/01

Email from Michelle Foxton to Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner re pump test and stormwater report concerns

14/01/03

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Letter from John Lesperance, PEng to Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner re hydrocarbon concerns

14/02/07

Email from Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner to John Lesperance, PEng re hydrocarbon concerns etc

14/02/12

Email from Charlie Labarge/Brian Wartman to Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner re quantity and quality of water

14/02/13

Email from Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner to Brian Wartman re MOE status of wells

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Email from Peter Young, County of Frontenac Planner to Hanne and Dennis Saunders re work on site

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Email from Michelle Foxton to Peter Young, County 14/09/29

Letter from Wade Leonard to Joe Gallivan, County of Frontenac Planner re concerns about quality of water following testing

15/01/27

Email from Joe Gallivan, County of Frontenac Planner to Wade Leonard re water testing concerns

15/02/02

Email from Stephen Leonard to Lindsay Mills, Township of

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15/07/07

Public Meeting Presentation by Michelle Foxton to Township of South Frontenac

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15/06/22

Public Meeting Presentation by Dennis Saunders to Township of South Frontenac

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14/06/11

of Frontenac Planner re concerns about ASC testing

South Frontenac Planner re concerns about Agricultural activities within vicinity of proposed site 70

14/02/14

15/07/07

Public Meeting Presentation by Wade Leonard to Township of South Frontenac

15/07/07

Email from Ruth Gultekin to Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water

15/07/08

Letter from Michelle Foxton to Township of South Frontenac re proposed revisions to plan, quantity and quality of water etc.

15/08/01

Letter from Gary and Christina Hasler to Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water and Pleasant Valley Drain

15/08/02

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Letter from Shari Hasler to Township of South Frontenac re

quantity and quality of water 77

15/08/02

Email from Ross Sutherland, Councillor, Township of South Frontenacto Michelle Foxton re area of sensitive water

78

15/08/03

Email from Ron Sleeth, Councillor, Township of South

Frontenac to Gary Hasler re importance of water and drain 79

15/08/03

Letter from Robert Leonard to Township of South Frontenac re

history of water quantity and quality concerns in Hartingtonarea 1 5/08/04 80

Email from Ruth Gultekin to Councillors, Township of South

Frontenac re interference with wells 81

15/08/04

Letter from Nicole Kasserra and David White to Township of

South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water 82

^a-il.!??_Lir?da_8tewartto councillors and Staff of Township of South Frontenac re past experience with water contamination associated with agricultural activity, car wash and well fracturing 1 5/08/21

83

Email from RuthGultekin to Councillors, Township of South

15/08/20

Frontenac rejack of attention to community concerns re quantity

and quality of water 84

15/08/21

EmailfromLinda Stewart to Township of South Frontenac and

County of Frontenac re concerns with well testing results and usage assumptions 85

15/08/22

Letter^rom Leonard, Labarge, Foxton and Lesperance on

behalf of Community to Township of South Frontenac re water quantity and quality concerns 86

Letter from Richard and Lynn Cilles to Township of South Frontenac re quantity and quality of water

87

15/08/24

Email from RuthGultekin to Councillors, Township of South

Frontenac re Mclntosh Perry Report 88

15/08/24

15/11/17

Lette^from Leonard, Labarge, Foxton and Lesperance on

behalf of the Community to Township of South Frontenac

renitrates, hydrocarbons, hydro fracturing, well by well

hydrogeological analysis, etc

16/01/17

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Email from Ruth Gultekin to Councillors, Township of South

Frontenac re concerns about nitrates and reduced frontages 90

16/01/18

Email from John Lesperance, PEng to John McDougall,

Councillor, Township of South Frontenac re lack of nitrates

in past agricultural practices on subject site 91

Email from M^chelle Foxton to Alan Revill, Councillor,

Township of South Frontenac re instances where water treatment requirements referred to in reports 92

16/01/19

16/01/19

Email from Ross Sutherland, Councillor, Township of South

Frontenac to Michelle Foxton re nitrates, Karst, hydro fracturing 16/01/23 93

Email from Dennis and Hanne Saunders to Councillors and

Staff at Township of South Frontenac and County of Frontenac re hydrocarbons and Karst 94

16/02/28

Letter from Leonard Labarge, Foxton and Lesperance to

Township of South Frontenac re hydrocarbon contamination, hydro fracturing, well testing, effects on groundwater etc.

95

16/02/29

Notes of Comments by Councillor Alan Revill at South

Frontenac Township Council meeting on March 1,2016

16/03/01

CONSERVATION DOCUMENTS 96

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC P.O. Box 100

4432 George Street Sydenham, Ontario, KOH 2TO

Telephone 376-3027 /1-800-559-5862 FAX (613) 376-6657 E-mail: worr@8oudifrotitenac.net

June 8, 2016

Kelly Render Chief Administrative Officer

County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Rd Glenburnie ON KOH 1 SO

Dear Mr. Fender:

At the June 7, 2016 meeting, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac passed the following resolution:

“THAT Council establish a goal seeking delegated authority for the approval of subdivisions and plans of condominium effective in 2019. Carried”

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Attn: Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer Dear Mr. Orr,

RE: Township of South Frontenac Resolution Regarding Large Renewable Procurement Initiatives

Please be advised that the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes adopted the following resolution at their meeting held May 10, 2016: CR2016-409

RESOLVED THAT the April 21 , 2016 correspondence from the Township of South Frontenac regarding the Resolution relating to Large Renewable Energy Initiatives, be received and supported. CARRIED

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My cottage property is 150 ft wide by 100ft deep. There is no available land to purchase anywhere near my cottage and the lane borders my front lawn. So we are stuck. As a seasonal cottage owner, I have some serious concerns about the proposed changes that will in effect remove the “grandfather” clause re dwelling set back. We purchased our wonderful little cottage about 16 years ago with the intent that when we both retired, we would probably tear down the little 600 sq ft , dwelling and put up a small retirement bungalow. We have over the years upgraded and maintained our little dwelling as best as we could , but the bones of the structure are approx 75 years old, so it is difficult to work with. Over the years we have spent a lot of money in retaining walls, to ensure our hill does not fall into the lake, as our cottage sits high up in a hill. Well, as of this week, we are both officially retired, so if the changes go thru, we are literally screwed. Now we can’t rebuild, nor can we resell the property for the amount we would have received a year ago, once word gets out to perspective buyers that the lot will only be an old cottage. Why would you even consider doing this to your current tax payers? Does the township not want to generate more tax revenue? There would be nothing stopping us from walking away from our property and abandoning it, as it won’t be worth anything in a few years if the changes go thou. I can see lots of unpaid tax bills in the future, why should we pay them, with no future for the property, that won’t be worth anything. Our retirement dreams and financial future would be ruined by your proposed changes, I ask that you do not vote for them. Respectfully, Louise & Daniel Ouellet

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH - WEST OXFORD R. R. # 1, Mount Elgin, On. N0J 1N0 312915 Dereham Line Phone: (519) 877-2702; (519) 485-0477; Fax: (519) 485-2932 Thursday, June 2, 2016 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Attn: Chairperson Ronald Holdman 200 University Avenue Suite 801 Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 Dear Board of Directors: The Council of the Township of South-West Oxford duly moved and carried the following resolution at the regular council meeting held on May 17, 2016: Resolved that staff be directed to write a letter to ROMA indicating the Township’s opposition to the division of the Conferences and that this be sent to all municipalities in Ontario, AMO and Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman. Council has expressed concern that two separate conferences…only weeks apart…will have a negative impact on resources without a significant improvement in results. Provincial Ministers and support staff, Members of Provincial Parliament, Council members, municipal staff, vendors as well those sponsoring the conferences will see a doubling of costs as there is now an expectation to appear at two separate events. The previous partnership provided diversity of content while streamlining costs between two important groups. Council does not see what efficiencies are to be gained by splitting the conferences. There has always been the opportunity to address Rural Ontario issues at the combined conference. It is questionable whether a separate conference will offer rural municipalities a clearer voice when dealing with the Province or other agencies or provide better educational opportunities to members. Diversity in a conference offers a great deal to the participants to bring back to their communities. Council is hopeful that the ROMA Board of Directors will reconsider and reunite with OGRA for future conferences. Yours truly, Mary Ellen Greb, CAO A leader in the development and delivery of municipal services for the growth & well being of our community

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