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AGENDA - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20180420 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 10 a.m. Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Public Release April 13, 2018 Town of Aurora Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Date: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall 1. Approval of the Agenda Recommended: That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3. Receipt of the Minutes Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 Recommended: That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. 4. Delegations 5. Matters for Consideration Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Page 2 of 2 1. Memorandum from Senior Landscape Architect Re: Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. Recommended: 1. That the memorandum regarding Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. be received; and 2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council: (a) That the Concept Plan for the Trailhead Parking Area be approved. 6. Informational Items 2. Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018 Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018, regarding the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. 3. Extract from Council Meeting of February 13, 2018 Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01; Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of February 13, 2018, regarding Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01; Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Town of Aurora Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 11:03 a.m.), Richard Doust (PRCSAC Representa- tive), Laura Lueloff, and Nancee Webb (EAC Representative) Members Absent: Alison Collins-Mrakas and Bill Fraser Other Attendees: Sara Tienkamp, Acting Parks Manager, Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect, Michael Bat, Transportation Analyst, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Richard Doust That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved:  Delegation (b) Klaus Wehrenberg; Re: Trail Alignment through BG Properties Subdivision and Cattle Crawl  Item 7 – Verbal Update from Christina Nagy-Oh, Program Manager, Environmental Initiatives; Re: Bicycle Friendly Communities Carried Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 1 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 2 of 7 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Receipt of the Minutes Trails and Active Transportation Meeting Committee Minutes of April 21, 2017 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Richard Doust That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of April 21, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc., representing BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. and Ballymore Homes South Aurora Re: Proposed Trails and Connections in BG Properties and Ballymore Homes Developments Mr. Schollen presented an overview of the trails and connections within the BG and Ballymore lands, situated north of Ridge Road between Yonge Street and the Metrolinx Corridor, including site context, trail system hierarchy, elements of the Aurora Trails Master Plan, land ownership, proposed trails on public and private lands, and the Yonge Street to Metrolinx trail connections. He further reviewed the proposal for a 3.0-metre wide trail at the railway berm and three options: Option A – Ramped trail with retaining walls; Option B – Angled concrete tunnel through berm; and Option C – Concrete tunnel with ramp. Mr. Schollen noted that Option A was the preferred option. Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Laura Lueloff That the comments of the delegation be received for information. Carried Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 2 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 3 of 7 (b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident Re: Trail Alignment through BG Properties Subdivision and Cattle Crawl Mr. Wehrenberg presented history and context regarding the subject area, including the existing cattle crawl, which he noted was backfilled in the 1990’s and is shown as a grade-separated railroad crossing in the Trails Master Plan. He stressed the importance of a direct trail route for cyclists and pedestrians, including students, from the cattle crawl to Yonge Street and noted that the current configuration of the BG subdivision would not facilitate a direct route. Mr. Wehrenberg suggested that the challenge of land elevations east of the cattle crawl could be managed through the use of elevators or escalators. He requested that the Committee make a recommendation to Council to reconsider the proposed trail routings, and he requested to receive a copy of any formal communication with Metrolinx regarding the cattle crawl crossing. Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Nancee Webb That the comments of the delegation be received for information. Carried 5. Matters for Consideration 1. Round Table Discussion Re: Cycling Master Plan The Committee briefly discussed options and priorities related to development of the Cycling Master Plan, efforts of the sub-committee, re-application to the Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program, and the possible involvement of Activate Aurora. Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Nancee Webb 1. That the comments of the Committee be received and referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate. Carried Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 3 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 4 of 7 6. Informational Items 2. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager Re: Oak Ridges Trail Association Request to Realign Trail Through Rotary Park Staff provided a brief update regarding the Oak Ridges Trail Association trail realignment through Rotary Park and along Kennedy Street East, noting that local residents have been informed and the trail signage has been reposted. Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Nancee Webb 1. That the verbal update regarding Oak Ridges Trail Association Request to Realign Trail Through Rotary Park be received for information. Carried 3. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager Re: Wellington Street Crossing – Request for Proposal Staff provided a brief update regarding the potential trail crossing east of John West Way on Wellington Street East, noting that a consultant was retained and options are being considered, including a crossing at grade, an overhead bridge, and a light system. The Committee expressed a preference for the overhead bridge option with Aurora signage. Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Nancee Webb 1. That the verbal update regarding Wellington Street Crossing – Request for Proposal be received for information. Carried 4. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager Re: Trail Signage Strategy Staff provided a brief update and presented images of the new trail signage that has been installed, noting that the next phase would occur in 2018. Staff Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 4 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 5 of 7 advised that they have also worked with Highland Gate Developments Inc. on trail signage that will be installed by the developer. The Committee commended staff on the clear, concise and colourful design of the new signage. Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Nancee Webb 1. That the verbal update regarding Trail Signage Strategy be received for information. Carried 5. Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017 Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-03 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Laura Lueloff 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017, regarding the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of February 17, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-03, be received for information. Carried 6. Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017 Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Laura Lueloff 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017, regarding the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of April 21, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017- 06, be received for information. Carried Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 5 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 6 of 7 7. Verbal Update from Program Manager, Environmental Initiatives Re: Bicycle Friendly Communities Staff provided an update respecting the results of the 2012 application submitted by the Town to the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Award Program, which is run by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. Staff suggested that it would be more important to implement the programs and infrastructure required to support cycling prior to reapplying for any designation. The Committee and staff discussed various aspects of moving forward with this initiative, including priorities, application deadlines, budget support, coordination with York Region programs, BFC workshops, and bike lanes. Staff agreed to investigate the options and costs of upgrading and adding bike lanes and provide information at the next meeting. Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Richard Doust 1. That the verbal update regarding Bicycle Friendly Communities be received; and 2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council: (a) That a line item be added to the 2018 Budget to hire a consultant for the creation and development of a Cycling Master Plan in conjunction with York Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan. Carried 7. New Business Further to Delegation (a) Mark Schollen, regarding the proposed trails and connections within the BG Properties and Ballymore South developments, the Committee and staff reviewed the proposed options for a trail connection at the railway berm along the Metrolinx Corridor. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 6 of 7 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, November 17, 2017 Page 7 of 7 New Business Motion No. 1 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Laura Lueloff 1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council: (a) That construction of the 3.0-metre wide trail at the railway berm proceed with the design as proposed by BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. in Option A – Ramped trail with retaining walls. Carried 8. Adjournment Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Richard Doust That the meeting be adjourned at 11:43 a.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Minutes Page 7 of 7 Memorandum Date: April 20, 2018 To: Trails and Active Transportation Committee From: Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect Re: Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. be received; and 2. That the Concept Plan for the Trailhead Parking Area be approved. Background BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. is the developer that is currently developing lands on Yonge Street south for condominium residential use. As a condition of draft plan approval the developer is obligated to provide a trail system throughout the environmental protection and open space lands that will be conveyed to the Town as well as provide trailhead parking for trail users. The development and the proposed trail system are identified on the attached Woodhaven Aurora Neighbourhood Plan. Initially, the location of the trailhead parking was proposed on Town open space lands at the end of Cannon Valley Court with driveway access to Yonge Street via the Emergency Road Connection. However, as Yonge Street is a regional road in this area, York Region did not approve the access location due to potential traffic conflicts associated with a single use driveway access. A second trailhead parking location was proposed utilizing an existing shared use driveway from Yonge Street at the north end of this development however this location could not be utilized due to the legalities associated with an easement on the shared use driveway. Locating the trailhead parking within the development itself could not be achieved due to the fact that all roads in this development are private condominium roads. 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 3227 Email: ggreidanus@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Operational Services Parks Division Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 1 Page 1 of 4 Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. April 20, 2018 Page 2 of 2 A proposal has subsequently been provided by the developer for trailhead parking to be located on the emergency Access to Ridge Road at the south end of the development. See the attached Trailhead Parking Area Concept Plan – Option B. This concept proposes in-line parking stalls parallel to the emergency access road travel lane. The emergency access road would be conveyed to the Town and this would meet the objective of providing public access to the parking area. Some of the concerns associated with this parking concept include: •The Town would be taking ownership of the obligation to maintain an emergency access road for a private development. •Local residents may object to the emergency access road being used for public access and parking. •Parallel parking adjacent an emergency access route is not ideal and would require a turn-around area. The proposal for trailhead parking on the emergency access to Ridge Road is still conceptual and detail design would need to be worked out to the Town’s satisfaction. Attachments Attachment 1 – Woodhaven Aurora Neighbourhood Plan Attachment 2 – Trailhead Parking Area Concept Plan – Option B Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 1 Page 2 of 4 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANTHIS MAP IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HOME BUYERS WITH GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. FORFURTHER INFORMATION, ON PROPOSED AND EXISTING LAND USE, PLEASE CALL (905) 773-1048 FOR BALLYMORE BUILDING (AURORA SOUTH) CORP. OR (905) 477-5111FOR BG PROPERTIES (AURORA) INC. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS WHICH ARE 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY.PLEASE NOTE:THIS MAP IS BASED ON INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER 2017 AND MAY BE REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE TO PURCHASERS. HOWEVER, ANY CHANGE IN PERMITTEDLAND USE INVOLVES A PLANNING PROCESS, INCLUDING PUBLIC NOTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT.1. There may be catch basins or utilities easements located on some lots. If you have any questions, please call (905) 773-1048 for Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp. or (905) 477-5111 for BG Properties (Aurora) Inc..2. Some lots and development blocks will be affected by noise from adjacent roads, industries or aircraft. Warnings will apply to purchasers of these lots. If you have any questions, please call (905) 773-1048 for Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp. or (905) 477-5111 for BG Properties (Aurora) Inc...3. The final location of walkways and trails will be determined through the detailed plan of common element condominium process.4. Door to door mail delivery will not be provided and community mailboxes will be directly beside some lots. If you have any questions please call 1-800-267-1177.5. The completion of some houses may be delayed until the completion of exterior finishes on the adjacent houses. If you have any questions, please call (905) 727-3123.6. Open Space and Environmental Protection blocks may contain lighting, landscaping, pathway, passive use areas and benches. Residents close to open space and environmental protection blocks may be disturbed by noise and lighting from the open space and environmental protection blocks. For more information, please call the Town of Aurora Parks and Recreation Services at (905) 727-3123.7. Local site conditions may not allow for a tree to be planted in front of some homes. If you have any questions, please cal (905) 773-1048 Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp. or (905) 477-5111 for BG Properties (Aurora) Inc.l8. The offer to purchase and sale may contain itemized changes for features covered in The Town's subdivision/condominium agreement. These features may include street trees, driveway paving, sodding, fencing, noise barriers, or gateway features ect., on the public right-of-way. These may also be described in general terms, such as “community aesthetics enhancements”. Despite paying for this change, the purchaser may not have a tree in front of his or her yard. The Town does not encourage this type of extra billing but has no control over the vendors changing for these features. The Town will not reimburse purchasers, nor assist in any recovery of moneys paid, under any circumstance. If you have any questions, please call the Town of Aurora at (905) 727-3123 or Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp. at (905) 773-1048 or BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. at (905)477-5111.9. The design of features on public lands may change. Features shown in the approved Community Design Guidelines may be constructed as shown or altered, at The Town's discretion, without notification to purchasers. Builders' sales brochures may depict these features differently from what is shown on the Community Design Guidelines or the as-built drawings. The Town has no control over builders' sales brochures.10. Gates are not permitted in fences when lots abut a valleyland, woodlot, park or stormwater management block.11. The Town of Aurora's Zoning By-law regulates the width of driveways. Purchasers should not have driveways widened before inquiring about the permitted driveway width.12. This information pertains to Woodhaven Aurora lands. For additional development information on the surrounding community, please call (905) 773-1048 for Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp. or (905) 477-5111 for BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. during normal business hours which are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.FOR DETAILED BERMING AND GRADING INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE DEVELOPER'S ENGINEERING CONSULTANT, SABOURIN KIMBLE & ASSOCIATES LTD.,(905) 426-9451.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON PROPOSED AND EXISTING LAND USES PLEASE CALL THE TOWN OF AURORA PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (905) 727-3123.FOR DETAILED INFORMATION PERTAINING TO STREETSCAPE, PLEASE CALL THE DEVELOPER'S LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, SCHOLLEN & COMPANY INC., (289) 695-0009.WARNING CLAUSES:"Purchasers are advised that construction vehicles may utilize common element roads until the neighbourhood has been fully built out.”“Purchasers are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic, mayon occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound level exceed the Municipality's and the Ministry of the Environment's noise criteria.”“This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levelsare within the noise criteria of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment.”“This dwelling unit has been fitted with a forced air heating system and the ducting, etc. was sized to accommodate central air conditioning. Installation of central air conditioning willallow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality's and the Ministry of the Environment's noise criteria. (Note:The location and installation of the outdoor air conditioning device should be done so as to minimize the noise impacts. Air conditions of 38,900 BTU/hour or less should have amaximum sound power emission rating of 7.6 bels as per ARI Standard 270.)”“Canadian National Railways, Metrolinx or its affiliated railway companies has or have a railway right-of-way within 300 m from this dwelling unit. There may be alterations to orexpansions of the railway facilities of such right-of-way in the future, including the possibility that Canadian National Railways, Metrolinx or its affiliated railway companies as aforesaid,or their assigns or successors may expand their business operations. Such expansion may affect the living and business environment of the residents, tenants and their visitors,employees, customers and patients in the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating features in the design of the development. Canadian NationalRailways, Metrolinx, its affiliated railway companies and their successors and assigns will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/oroperations on, over or under the aforesaid right-of-way”.Purchasers are advised that conditions of approval of the common element condominium within which this lot is located, the Town of Aurora has required the developer to undertake andbear the cost of the following items:a) street treesb) corner lot fencing as directed on the approved engineering plansc) rear lot fencing as directed on the approved engineering plansd) noise attenuation fencing and berms as identified in the approved noise impact study and the approved engineering planse) fencing (if required) along school blocks, park blocks and epa lands on the approved engineering plansf) subdivision entry features and fencing (if any approved) as identified on the landscape plans approved by the town.The developer has borne the cost of these items and the home purchaser is not required to pay this expense.Date: October 24, 2017Proect No.: 14-2274 &14-2283Prepared by:Property Boundary - BG Properties (Aurora) Inc.Property Boundary - Ballymore Building (Aurora South) Corp.Phasing BoundarySingle Family ResidentialInstitutionalEnvironmental Protection LandsOpen SpaceStormwater Management FacilityConceptual Trails System (Subect to Change)Proposed Canada Post Mailbo LocationEisting / Proposed Bus StopProposed 5.2m Berm and Noise Acoustic FenceProposed 1.2m ht. Black Vinyl Chainlink FenceProposed 1.8m ht. Wood Privacy FenceProposed 1.8m ht. Noise Acoustic FenceProposed 2.5m ht. Noise Acoustic FenceProposed Rear Yard Retaining WallProposed 1.5m SidewalkProposed Gateway FeatureProposed Hydrant LocationProposed Transformer LocationPotential Traffic SignalProposed Street LightProposed Pumping StationProposed Stop SignProposed Future Trail Underpass LocationBUSΩProposed Parking Lot Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 1 Page 3 of 4 123456798PARALLEL PARKING SPACE05m10mSCALE 1:25020mARMOURSTONERETAINING WALLVEHICLE TURN-AROUNDOPTIONAL HC PARKING SPACEVEHICLE TURN-AROUND6.72.66.0KNOCK DOWNBOLLARD30 Wertheim Court, Unit 15¬Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B9T: 289-695-0009¬¬¬¬¬F: 289-695-0010Drawing Prepared By:Issued for Review1June 30/16RMSCopyright Statement©2014 SCHOLLEN & COMPANY INC. All rights reserved. This document isprotected under copyright law and may not be reproduced in any formwithout the prior written permission of Schollen & Company Inc. Drawingsand Specifications are the property of the Landscape Architect.This document is submitted by Schollen & Company Inc. to the client inconfidence. The document contains confidential and/or technical information,and its unauthorized disclosure could reasonably result in significantprofessional and financial harm to Schollen & Company Inc. Any damagesarising from unauthorized use of this document or the information containedtherein shall be borne by the party making such unauthorized use.KEY PLANNTSBLOOMINGTON ROADYONGE STBATHURST ST.HENDERSON DR.VANDORF SIDE RD.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 1 Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of 1 5.Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom C1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 23, 2018 (C9) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 1.That the Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. Carried Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 2 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 1 6.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) R3. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01 (Formerly Item C1(R5)) Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1.That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01 be received; and 2.That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be approved. Carried Recommendations from Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017: 7.Verbal Update from Program Manager, Environmental Initiatives Re: Bicycle Friendly Communities (a)That a line item be added to the 2018 Budget to hire a consultant for the creation and development of a Cycling Master Plan in conjunction with York Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan. New Business Motion No. 1 (a)That construction of the 3.0-metre wide trail at the railway berm proceed with the design as proposed by BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. in Option A – Ramped trail with retaining walls. Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 20, 2018 Item 3 Page 1 of 1