3.                   CAMPEAU DRIVE (DIDSBURY ROAD TO MARCH ROAD) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

 

ÉVALUATION ENVIRONNEMENTALE DE LA PROMENADE CAMPEAU (ENTRE LES CHEMINS DIDSBURY ET MARCH)

 

 

Committee recommendations as amended

 

That Council:

 

1.         Approve the results of the Campeau Drive Environmental Assessment and its recommended plan, as shown in Document 1.

 

2.         Direct staff to prepare the Environmental Study Report for the Campeau Drive Environmental Assessment and post it for the 30-day public review period, in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

 

3.         Direct staff to expand the Campeau Drive (Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue) project (903195) in the Capital Budget Forecast 2008-2016 to include Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive.

 

4.         Direct staff to ensure that there are pedestrian refuges (including pedestrian signals) on the medians at the Terry Fox (Kanata Avenue) and Campeau Drive intersection.

 

 

Recommandations MODIFIÉES dU ComitÉ

 

Que le Conseil :

 

1.         approuve les résultats de l'évaluation environnementale de l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau et son plan proposé, comme le montre le document 1;

 

2.         prescrive au personnel de préparer le rapport d'étude environnementale découlant de l'évaluation environnementale de l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau et de le soumettre à examen public pour la période de 30 jours prévue par la Loi sur les évaluations environnementales de l'Ontario;

 

3.         prescrive au personnel de développer le projet d'élargissement de la promenade Campeau (de la promenade Terry-Fox à l'avenue Kanata) qui figure dans le budget des immobilisations 2008-2016 (poste 903195) afin d'y inclure le tronçon entre le chemin Didsbury et la promenade Terry-Fox.

 

4.         prescrive au personnel de veiller à ce qu’il y ait des refuges pour piétons (ainsi que des signaux pour piétons) sur les terre-pleins centraux à l’intersection des promenades Terry Fox (avenue Kanata) et Campeau.

 

 

Documentation

 

1.                  Deputy City Manager, Planning Transit and the Environment report dated 15 August 2007 (ACS2007-PTE-POL-0051).

2.                  Extract of the Draft Minutes 10, Transportation Committee, 5 September 2007 (To be distributed separately prior to Council).


Report to/Rapport au :

 

Transportation Committee

Comité des transports

 

and Council/et au Conseil

 

15 August 2007/le 15 août 2007

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager/Directrice municipale adjointe,

Planning, Transit and the Environment/Urbanisme, Transport en commun et Environnement

 

Contact Person/Personne ressource : Vivi Chi, Manager/Gestionnaire, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Planification, Transport et infrastructure

Planning Branch/Direction de l’urbanisme

(613) 580-2424 x21877, vivi.chi@ottawa.ca

 

Kanata North (4)

Ref N°: ACS2007-PTE-POL-0051

 

 

SUBJECT:

CAMPEAU DRIVE (DIDSBURY ROAD TO MARCH ROAD) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

 

 

OBJET :

ÉVALUATION ENVIRONNEMENTALE DE LA PROMENADE CAMPEAU (ENTRE LES CHEMINS DIDSBURY ET MARCH)

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

 

That Transportation Committee recommend Council:

 

1.                  Approve the results of the Campeau Drive Environmental Assessment and its recommended plan, as shown in Document 1.

 

2.                  Direct staff to prepare the Environmental Study Report for the Campeau Drive Environmental Assessment and post it for the 30-day public review period, in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

 

3.                  Direct staff to expand the Campeau Drive (Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue) project (903195) in the Capital Budget Forecast 2008-2016 to include Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive.

 

 

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité des transports recommande au Conseil :

 

1.                  d'approuver les résultats de l'évaluation environnementale de l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau et son plan proposé, comme le montre le document 1;

 

2.                  de prescrire au personnel de préparer le rapport d'étude environnementale découlant de l'évaluation environnementale de l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau et de le soumettre à examen public pour la période de 30 jours prévue par la Loi sur les évaluations environnementales de l'Ontario;

 

3.                  de prescrire au personnel de développer le projet d'élargissement de la promenade Campeau (de la promenade Terry-Fox à l'avenue Kanata) qui figure dans le budget des immobilisations 2008-2016 (poste 903195) afin d'y inclure le tronçon entre le chemin Didsbury et la promenade Terry-Fox.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Assumptions and Analysis:

 

On 18 May 2005, Transportation Committee approved the Statement of Work setting out the methodology, public consultation and deliverables for an Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the Campeau Drive Widening Project.

 

Based on a review of transportation, land use and growth issues, the following summarizes what has been addressed by this study:

 

·          The continued growth in commercial activity in and around the Kanata Centrum shopping area (approximately 139,354.56 square metres), combined with residential growth, is projected to result in a travel demand that exceeds the level that can be addressed with isolated intersection improvements.

·          Existing pedestrian and cycling facilities along the corridor are inadqeuate to serve current and future needs.

·          The nature (i.e. full movement, partial movement, signalized or un-signalized)  and locations of accesses to adjacent side streets and developments need to be established to allow development to proceed in a prudent manner.

·          There is a need to confirm, protect for and proceed with establishing the urban design vision for the corridor - including the form and location of right-of-way planting and other streetscaping elements.

·          Increased transit use and the achievement of a city-wide 30 per cent transit modal split by 2021 does not  eliminate the need for increased road capacity to address local and community east-west capacity deficiencies in the 2021 planning horizon.

 

Therefore, the widening of Campeau Drive in this area is recommended to support existing and future development planned for the Kanata Town Centre (KTC), Kanata West and Kanata North.

 

The recommendation of this project is the widening of Campeau Drive from two to four lanes for 3.3 km, from Didsbury Road to March Road.  The study area includes existing residential areas on both sides of Campeau Drive; Earl of March Secondary School; recreational land uses (the Mlacak Centre and the Kanata Golf and Country Club (KCCC)); a significant commercial district west of Kanata Avenue; and a future mixed use urban development in the KTC area south of the corridor.

 

Although adequate right-of-way (40 metres) was protected by the former City of Kanata over much of the corridor for a potential six lane cross-section, the travel demand projections to 2021 and later for this study only support a widening of Campeau Drive to four lanes.

 

A four lane divided arterial roadway cross-section is proposed with on-road cycling lanes, a north side recreational pathway and a south side sidewalk. 

 

Median and boulevard planting (in selected areas) along with other streetscaping elements (i.e. textured pedestrian cross-walks, street furniture) are proposed in support of the Official Plan urban design objectives for the KTC and the Campeau Drive corridor.

 

Financial Implications:

 

The preliminary cost estimate to construct the Campeau Drive Widening from Didsbury Road to March Road is approximately $22.0M.  A more detailed total project cost will be developed during detailed design. 

 

It is proposed to construct the project in two phases.  The first phase of the project is identified in the Capital Budget Forecast between 2008-2016, Campeau Drive (Terry Fox to March) $5M 2011-2016 (pg. 316), is the widening of Campeau Drive from Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue.  Due to rapid growth west of Terry Fox Drive it is recommended that the first phase be extended to Didsbury Road and the budget  increased to $6.5M in accordance with the findings of this study. 

 

The second phase of the project is the widening from Kanata Avenue to March Road that is currenly not identified in the Budget Forecast to 2016, but will be subject to review as part of the Transportation Master Plan update in 2008.

 

Public Consultation/Input:

 

The consultation program for the Campeau Drive widening included meetings with stakeholders, individually and through invited Consultation Groups, and meetings with the general public through three Open Houses. The Open Houses had a registered attendance of 141 people, with 65 comment sheets submitted addressing a variety of issues.

 

In summary, the public consultation provided feedback focused on pedestrian/cyclist safety, noise impacts, scale and aesthetic features of the facility and the location and designs of commercial entrances.  Public consultation contributed to modifications to design alternatives that led to the recommended plan as presented herein.

 

 

RÉSUMÉ

 

Hypothèses et analyse :

 

Le 18 mai 2005, le Comité des transports a approuvé l'énoncé de travail fixant la méthodologie, la consultation publique et les travaux à réaliser pour l'évaluation environnementale du projet d'élargissement de la promenade Campeau.

 

Les points suivants résument les conclusions de cette étude pour ce qui est des questions de transport, d'utilisation du sol et de croissance :

 

·          La croissance continue de l'activité commerciale à l'intérieur et à proximité du secteur commercial de Kanata Centrum (environ 139 355 m2), ajoutée à la croissance résidentielle, entraînera une demande en matière de déplacements à laquelle des améliorations ponctuelles aux intersections ne permettront pas de répondre.

·          Les équipements piétonniers et cyclistes existants dans le couloir sont insuffisants pour répondre aux besoins actuels et futurs.

·          La nature (c.-à-d. mouvement continu ou discontinu, avec ou sans signalisation) et l'emplacement des voies d'accès aux rues latérales et aux aménagements adjacents doivent être déterminés afin permettre un développement ordonné.

·          Il est nécessaire de confirmer la vision d'aménagement urbain pour le couloir, de prendre des mesures de protection et de réalisation en conséquence, notamment de déterminer la forme et l'emplacement des plantations et des autres éléments de paysage de rue à l'intérieur de l'emprise routière.

·          L'utilisation accrue du transport en commun et l'atteinte de l'objectif de répartition modale de 30 % au transport en commun d'ici 2021 à l'échelle de la ville n'éliminent pas la nécessité d'accroître la capacité routière pour répondre aux déficiences des moyens de circulation communautaire et locale est-ouest prévisibles dans l'horizon de planification allant à 2021.

 

Par conséquent, il est recommandé de procéder à l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau dans ce secteur afin de soutenir le développement actuel et prévu dans le Centre-ville de Kanata, à Kanata-Ouest et à Kanata-Nord.

 

La recommandation formulée pour ce projet est d'élargir la promenade Campeau de deux à quatre voies sur les 3,3 km entre les chemins Didsbury et March. Le secteur visé par l'étude comprend les zones résidentielles existantes des deux côtés de la promenade Campeau, l'école secondaire Earl of March, des installations récréatives (le Centre Mlacak et le Kanata Golf and Country Club), un important district commercial à l'ouest de l'avenue Kanata et un futur aménagement urbain mixte dans le Centre-ville de Kanata au sud du couloir.

           

Bien que l'ancienne Ville de Kanata ait réservé une emprise routière suffisante (40 mètres) pour une artère de six voies sur une grande partie du couloir, les projections de la demande en matière de déplacements jusqu'à 2021 et au-delà ne justifient que l'élargissement à quatre voies de la promenade Campeau.

 

Une artère de quatre voies, à chaussée double est proposée, avec des voies réservées aux cyclistes sur la chaussée, un sentier récréatif du côté nord et un trottoir du côté sud,

 

Des plantations (à des endroits choisis) en bordure et sur le terre-plein de la promenade Campeau de même que d'autres éléments de paysage de rue (c.-à-d. revêtements de sol texturés aux passages pour piétons, mobilier urbain) sont proposés en vue de soutenir l'atteinte des objectifs d'aménagement urbain énoncés dans le Plan officiel pour le Centre-ville de Kanata et le couloir de la promenade Campeau.

 

Répercussions financières :

 

L'estimation préliminaire du coût des travaux d'élargissement de la promenade Campeau entre les chemins Didsbury et March s'élève à environ 22,0 M$. Le coût total du projet sera connu avec plus d'exactitude après l'étape de la conception détaillée du projet.

 

Il est proposé de réaliser le projet en deux étapes. La première, qui figure dans le budget des immobilisations 2008-2016 (p. 316) sous la rubrique « Promenade Campeau (Terry-Fox à March), 5 M$, 2011-2016 », consistera à élargir la promenade Campeau entre la promenade Terry-Fox et l'avenue Kanata. Étant donné la croissance rapide à l'ouest de la promenade Terry-Fox, il est recommandé que cette première étape soit prolongée pour inclure le tronçon allant jusqu'au chemin Didsbury et que le budget prévu soit porté à 6,5 M$, conformément aux conclusions de l'étude.

 

La seconde étape, soit l'élargissement de la promenade Campeau entre l'avenue Kanata et le chemin March, n'est pas prévue actuellement dans le budget des immobilisations 2008-2016, mais elle sera étudiée à l'occasion de la mise à jour du Plan directeur des transports en 2008.

 

Consultation publique et commentaires :

 

Les activités de consultation sur le projet d'élargissement de la promenade Campeau ont compris des réunions avec les parties concernées, individuellement et par groupes invités, et avec le grand public à l'occasion de trois réunions « portes ouvertes » auxquelles 141 personnes ont assisté et 65 feuilles de commentaires sur diverses questions ont été présentées.

 

De façon générale, la rétroaction reçue à la faveur de la consultation publique portait sur la sécurité des piétons et cyclistes, sur les répercussions au chapitre du bruit, sur l'échelle et l'esthétique du projet ainsi que sur l'emplacement et la conception des entrées des commerces. La consultation publique a contribué à modifier les options conceptuelles qui ont abouti au plan recommandé ici présenté.

 

BACKGROUND

 

The West Urban Community (WUC) is one of the three major urban development areas located outside the Greenbelt and is comprised of Kanata, Kanata West and Stittsville.  By 2021 the population of the WUC is expected to grow to two and a half times its 2001 level (73000 to 186000) while the number of jobs in the area is also expected to grow by a similar amount.  A significant component of the growth in the WUC has taken place in the sub-area identified as Beaverbrook/Kanata Lakes and a significant component of the future growth will take place in Kanata West.

 

To address the projected travel demand brought about by this growth, the Official Plan (OP) adopts a transportation strategy that focuses on transit.  Despite increased transit use, there will be a need for ongoing improvements to the arterial road network. 

 

A supporting document to the OP, the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) outlines critical transportation policies, facilities and services required to meet its transit use objectives and ensure the travel needs of its residents and business community are accommodated in the context of the development pattern outlined in the OP.  In this respect, the plan adopted four key strategic directions as a means to manage future growth:

 

·          Land use planning - shaping development patterns to support transportation goals.

·          Transportation demand management (TDM) - influencing why, where and how people choose to travel.

·          Transportation system management (TSM) - maximizing the efficiency of existing systems to reduce the need for new infrastructure and services

·          New infrastructure and services - expanding the system to support development and improve service for all modes.

 

The widening of Campeau Drive from Didsbury Road to March Road is one of the recommended infrastructure projects that the TMP identifies to support development in the WUC and to improve service for all transportation modes.  Accordingly, on 18 May 2005, Transportation Committee approved the study’s Statement of Work (SoW) setting out the methodology, public consultation and deliverables for this Class EA study for Campeau Drive.

 

This Class EA study was also coordinated with, and/or received input from, several relevant on-going or completed City studies including:

 

·          Kanata Town Center Plan;

·          Campeau Drive watermain upgrade and pumping station project (2007-2008);

·          Goulbourn Forced Road EA Study (2007);

·          Kanata West Roads EA Study (that included Campeau Drive from Huntmar Drive to Didsbury Road) (2006);

·          West Urban Transit Integration Study (West Transitway, Bayshore to Terry Fox) (1996);

·          Area development applicatons and associated Traffic Impact Assessments.

 

The EA study examined the need for Federal EA approval under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA). No 'triggers' for a federal Environmental Screening under CEAA were identified.

 

Official Plan Conformity

 

The OP designates Campeau Drive as an arterial roadway and has identified the widening of Campeau Drive as one of the proposed future infrastructure projects to be undertaken in support of growth.  Appendix A of the TMP, lists the Campeau Drive widening from two to four lanes, from Terry Fox Drive easterly to March Road, as a Phase 2 project – proposed to be undertaken by about 2013. 

 

The widening to four lanes of Campeau Drive from Terry Fox Drive westerly to Didsbury Road is not identified in the TMP, however, its timeing will be evaluated as part of the TMP update that will address development of the lands west of Terry Fox Drive including development of the Kanata West area. 

 

This study includes the section from Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive as part of the Campeau Drive project to ensure network continuity and co-ordination with the recommendations of the Kanata West Road Network Environmental Study Report (2006).

 

DISCUSSION

 

The study area encompassed the area from the Carp River to the west, Richardson Side Road/Beaverbrook Road to the north, March Road to the east, and, Katimavik Road to the south.

 

The project limits and study area are shown in Figure 1 – Study Area and Project Limits that follows.

 

Figure 1 - Study Area and Project Limits

 

To assist with the evaluation of existing conditions and alternatives, the Campeau Drive corridor was divided into four sub-sections as follows:

 

Section 1 - Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive

Section 2 - Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue

Section 3 - Kanata Avenue to Knudson Drive

Section 4 - Knudson Drive to March Road

 

Project Description

 

The widening of Campeau Drive in this area is required to support existing and future development planned for the KTC and areas to the north and west (i.e. Kanata Lakes, Kanata Lakes North, Kanata West etc.).

 

The recommendation of this project is the widening of Campeau Drive from two to four lanes for 3.3 kilometres, from Didsbury Road to March Road.  The area includes existing residential areas on both sides of Campeau Drive; Earl of March Secondary School; recreational land uses (the Mlacak Centre and the Kanata Golf and Country Club); a significant commercial district west of Kanata Avenue; and a future mixed use urban development in the KTC area south of the corridor.

 

A four-lane urban arterial divided roadway cross-section is proposed with on-road cycling lanes, a north side recreational pathway and a south side sidewalk. 

 

Median and boulevard planting (in selected areas) along with other streetscaping elements (i.e. textured pedestrian cross-walks, street furniture) are proposed in support of the OP urban design objectives for the KTC and the Campeau Drive corridor.

 

Problem/Opportunity Statement

 

As described in the previous sections, significant growth is occuring and is expected to continue in the WUC over the next 15 to 20 years.  The forecast population and employment levels translate into higher levels of peak period trips on the transportation network.

 

Based on a review of transportation, land use and growth issues the following summarizes the problems and opportunities being addressed by this study:

 

·          The continued growth in commercial activity in and around the Kanata Centrum shopping area (approximately 139,354.56 square metres), combined with residential growth, is projected to result in travel demand that exceeds the level that can be addressed with isolated intersection improvements on the existing two-lane roadway.

·          Existing pedestrian and cycling facilities along the corridor are inadequate to serve current and future needs safely.

·          The nature (i.e. full movement, partial movement, signalized or un-signalized)  and locations of accesses to adjacent side streets and developments need to be established to allow development to proceed in a certain and controlled manner.

·          There is a need to confirm, protect for and proceed with establishing the urban design vision for the corridor - including the form and location of right-of-way planting and other streetscaping elements.

·          Increased transit use and the achievement of a city-wide 30 per cent transit modal split by 2021 does not eliminate the need for road improvement to address east-west capacity deficiencies in the 2021 planning horizon.

 

Purpose of the Undertaking

 

The purpose of the undertaking is:

 

·          To respond to growth pressures by providing/protecting for adequate transportation capacity in the study area, and;

·          To support the growth of Ottawa as a liveable and economically viable city by planning infrastructure and services that are required to encourage sustainable land use practices, support desired modal shifts, prevent unacceptable congestion and delay, and minimize air pollution.

 

Need and Alternatives

 

The required tasks of  a Municipal Class EA, under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, include: determining the need and the justification for the project; identifying and analysing various alternative solutions that address the need; and, examining in more detail the recommended alternative.  These tasks will be documented in detail in the final Environmental Study Report (ESR) and are summarized below.

 

In considering the project need, a Study Area was established that incorporated the KTC and much of the Kanata North Community.  The principal need for this project is to address the current and future travel demand within the Study Area and locations beyond the Study Area - particularly to other key destinations such as Kanata West, Kanata South, and the downtown. 

 

Eight alternatives were identified for assessment in terms of their ability to address existing and future problems and needs:

 

·          Do Nothing

·          Expand/Enhance Public Transit

·          Expand/Enhance Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities

·          Implement Transportation System Management (TSM)

·          Widen Campeau Drive (over all or part of its length), and/or

·          Expand other roadways in Central/North Kanata
- Kanata Avenue/Knudson Drive/Beaverbrook Road/Teron Road
- Highway 417
- Katimavik Road

 

In summary, the assessment identified that:

 

·          A Do Nothing alternative was incompatible with the urban design vision for the corridor, does not accommodate future east-west travel demand within the corridor; and, does not address pedestrian and cycling needs.

 

·          Neither the Expand/Enhance Public Transit nor the Expand/Enhance Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities alternatives were considered stand-alone solutions to the transportation needs within the Campeau Drive corridor.  Nonetheless, consideration for the enhancement of transit and the expansion/enhancement of pedestrian and cycling facilities is recommended as part of the project.

 

·          Implementation of Transportation System Management (TSM) is considered a short term solution to improve the efficiency of existing roads, but not a long term solution to satisfy future travel demand within the study area.

 

·          The Expand Other Arterial Roadways does not address the transportation needs within the Campeau Drive corridor and immediate study area. 

 

·          Widening of Highway 417 through Kanata, which has been  planned by the Ministry of Transportation, does not provide the same network functions as an arterial roadway and would not locally serve the various land uses within KTC and Kanata North as well as Campeau Drive. 

·          Widening of Katimavik Road is included in the City’s TMP as a Phase 3 (by about 2021) project, but does not serve Kanata North or the KTC north of Highway 417.

·          Widening of collector/local streets such Kanata Avenue/Knudson Drive/Beaverbrook Road/Teron Road in the place of Campeau Drive does not meet travel demand efficiently and was not acceptable to the community.

 

The recommended planning solution includes a combination of a widening of Campeau Drive in conjunction with pedestrian, cycling, transit and transportation system management improvements as appropriate.

 

Although adequate right-of-way (40 metres) was protected for a projected six-lane cross-section, the travel demand projections to 2021 and later for this study only support a widening of Campeau Drive to four lanes. The remaining right-of-way has been utilized to enhance the pedestrian and cycling aspects of the roadway.

 

A number of alternative design concepts for a widening of Campeau Drive from two to four lanes were developed and assessed for the four sub-sections for the corridor as noted previously.  These alternatives included variations to both cross-section and horizontal alignment. 

 

Cross-section alternatives included both undivided (i.e. without a median) as well as divided cross-section options (i.e. with a median).  Alignment variations were considered within the existing right-of-way that explored different off-set distances to existing developments as well as how to re-use as much of the existing roadway infrastructure as possible.  Various median widths were also considered for the divided cross-section alternatives in order to assess how best to achieve the OP direction for “an attractive tree-lined median” along the Campeau Drive corridor.


 

Recommended Plan

 

Upon completion of a multi-criteria assessment of alternative design concepts, a divided four-lane urban arterial cross-section with 2.0-metre on-road cycling lanes, a north side 3.0-metre recreational pathway and a south side 2.0-metre sidewalk was selected as the recommended alternative for the widening of Campeau Drive.

 

The recommended plan for the Campeau Drive Widening EA including plans and typical sections is illustrated in Document 1.

 

Design Criteria

 

Key design criteria for the recommended alternative were derived from the Urban Arterial Road Right-of-Way Protection Plan Study (July 2003) and the Regional Road Corridor Design Guidelines (July 2000).  They include:

·          2.0-metre cycling lanes

·          3.5-metre traffic lanes (3.75 metres adjacent to a median)

·          5.0- to 11.0-metre median (including provision for left-turn lanes at intersections and selected median planting zones between Knudson Drive and Teron Road)

·          2.0-metre sidewalks/3.0-metre recreational pathway

·          80 km/h design speed (60 km/h posted speed, equal to the existing posted speed)

 

Section 1 - Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive

 

This short (300 metres) section of Campeau Drive currently serves the commercial western segment of the KTC and is proposed to connect to a future extension of Campeau Drive westward across the Carp River to the Kanata West lands at the intersection of Huntmar Drive and Palladium Drive; its location is depicted in Figure 1 - Study Area and Project Limits.

 

The recommend plan for this section of Campeau Drive is a four-lane divided arterial cross-section (5.0-metre median) with additional auxiliary lanes as required at the Terry Fox Intersection.  Widening will occur equally to the north and south about the existing roadway centreline.

 

Access to the existing developments (i.e. Kanata Ford, Canadian Tire, Staples, and Bank of Nova Scotia) is proposed to be limited to one intersection from Campeau Drive with alternate access provided via Didsbury Road and/or Goulbourn Forced Road.  The access to the Bank of Nova Scotia is limited to right-in/right-out operation due to the proximity of the access points to the major Terry Fox Drive intersection.

 

During the study, representatives of Kanata Ford, Canadian Tire, Staples and the Bank of Nova Scotia were contacted to present the site access alternatives being considered, discuss pros and cons of each and to obtain feedback on the alternatives.  As a result of this consultation process, the study recommendations were finalized and communicated back to the representatives of each of the above properties.

 

Section 2 - Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue

 

This relatively short (425 metres) section of Campeau Drive provides a portion of the access to and from the Kanata Centrum and Signature Centre developments (via existing traffic control signals at Herlihey Street).  A residential development on McAssa Circle, accessible from Kanata Avenue, backs onto Campeau Drive.  Existing traffic control signals are provided at Terry Fox Drive, Herlihey Street and Kanata Avenue. The location of Section 2 is depicted in Figure 1 - Study Area and Project Limits.

 

The recommend plan for this section of Campeau Drive is a four-lane divided arterial cross-section (5.0-metre median), with auxiliary lanes at the Terry Fox intersection as required.  Widening will occur towards the south side of the existing 40-metre right-of-way with relocation of the existing north curb line by 1.25 metres to the south.

 

The owner of the Esso gas station (located on the northeast corner of Campeau Drive and Terry Fox Drive) was contacted to discuss access to their site from Campeau Drive, and the study proposal to limit access to right-in/right-out movements only.

 

Section 3 - Kanata Avenue to Knudson Drive

 

This section (1350 metres) of Campeau Drive provides access to the Kanata Lakes Community to the north (including existing residential developments on Stonecroft Terrace, Connacher Gate and Knudson Drive); the Kanata Golf and Country Club; three apartment towers (Park Ridge Place) at Campeau Drive and Kanata Avenue; existing and proposed seniors’ facilities; and, proposed mixed use development within the KTC lands south of Campeau Drive.  The location of Section 3 is depicted in Figure 1 - Study Area and Project Limits.

 

Signalized intersections exist or are proposed at: Kanata Avenue, Stonecroft Terrace and Knudson Drive.  T-intersections with right-in/right-out access are proposed at Connacher Gate (an existing full access intersection on the north side of Campeau Drive) as well as at Cordillera Street and Great Lakes Avenue (proposed intersections on the south side of Campeau Drive).

 

The recommended plan for this section of Campeau Drive is proposed to include a four-lane divided arterial cross-section (5.0-metre median).  Widening will occur towards the south side of the existing 40-metre right-of-way with relocation of the existing north curb line by 1.25 metres to the south.

 

Access is generally proposed to be limited to right-in/right-out movements.  However, a signalized intersection is proposed at the realigned east access to the Park Ridge Place apartment towers and the existing main entrance to the Kanata Golf and County Club. Both the existing westerly access from Campeau Drive to Park Ridge Place and the access onto Kanata Avenue are proposed to be limited to right-in/right-out movement only.  In addition, an approximately 80‑metre median break is proposed to allow left-turn movements at the existing Forest Hill Care Facility and the Kanata Golf and Country Club maintenance facility, that will be subject to closure if safe operation becomes difficult due to traffic growth in the future. 

 

During the study, representatives of Park Ridge Place, the Kanata Golf and Country Club and the Forest Hill Care Facility were consulted regarding access alternatives being considered to discuss pros and cons of each and to obtain feedback on the alternatives.  As a result of this consultation process, the study recommendations were finalized and communicated back to the representatives of each of the above properties.  It is notable that the short list of potential access options to Park Ridge Place, and the Kanata Golf and Country Club all involved some impact to the properties of one or both owners.  The recommended option requires the minor relocation of the east access to Park Ridge Place over top of their existing underground parking garage, which will require structural reinforcement of the garage to carry the additional loading. 

 

Section 4 - Knudson Drive to March Road

 

This section of Campeau Drive (1250 metres) provides access to the Village Green Community to the south (including existing residential developments on Gray Crescent, Drysdale Street, Dunn Street, Bellrock Drive, Hawkstone Gate, Elsinore Lane and Colchester Drive); the Mlacak Centre/Beaverbrook Park/Earl of March Secondary School complex to the north; existing medium to higher density residential development on the north side of Campeau Drive in the area of Teron Road; and, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment.  The location of Section 4 is depicted in Figure 1 - Study Area and Project Limits.

 

Signalized intersections exist or are proposed at: Bellrock Drive, Mlacak Centre/Hawkstone Gate, Teron Road and March Road.  Unsignalized intersections/access are proposed at Gray Crescent (west) and at the OPP entrance.  T intersections with right-in/right-out access are proposed along the south side of Campeau Drive at Drysdale Street, Dunn Street and Gray Crescent (east). 

 

The recommended plan for this section of Campeau Drive is a four-lane divided arterial cross-section (5.0 to 11.0-metre median).  Widening will occur towards the south side of the existing 40-metre right-of-way with the existing north curb line remaining as currently built.

 

Urban Design

 

Consideration has been given through the study process to the OP direction to provide an “attractive tree-line median” along Campeau Drive.  Extensive stakeholder consultation, a detailed review of the location of existing underground utilities and an assessment of safety/sight line concerns has led to a planting and streetscaping plan for the corridor that includes the following:

 

·          outer boulevard planting throughout

·          selected median planting

·          highlighted pedestrian cross-walk zones

·          identification of locations for other decorative features/street furniture

 

The incremental cost estimate change due to the landscape and urban design features proposed with the recommended plan is approximately five to 10 per cent of the overall capital cost of the project.

 

Drainage Requirements

 

Increased storm runoff due to the widening of Campeau Drive (primarily between Terry Fox Drive and March Road) has been anticipated in the planning of the area.  Existing storm sewers along Campeau Drive and nearby stormater management ponds have been sized to accommodate storm run-off from a widened Campeau Drive. 

 

Existing and future minor flow storm runoff has been planned to flow via existing storm sewers to four outlets:

 

·          KTC Northwest Quadrant Stormwater Management Pond (located north of Campeau Drive and west of Terry Fox Drive)

·          Kanata Golf and Country Club existing drainage system and golf course ponds (in accordance with the golf course development plans)

·          Kizell Drain/Beaver Pond Stormwater Management Pond

·          KTC Phase 1 Stormwater Management Pond (located south of Campeau Drive and west of March Road)

 

Stormwater quantity and quality concerns will be addressed by these existing ponds. 

 

 

Figure 2 - Drainage Key Plan

 

The Kanata Golf and Country Club drainage system and ponds will receive increased peak flows following the proposed widening of Campeau Drive.  Review of the drainage plans has confirmend that the golf course drainage system was designed to accommodate runoff from a widened Campeau Drive, originaly planned for up to six lanes.  A four-lane widening of Campeau Drive will result in less intense storm runoff to the golf course drainage system than was originally anticipated, and no modificaitons to the existing system are required.

 

Property Requirements

 

Although, the majority of the Campeau Drive corridor has been established as a 40-metre right-of-way, some acquisition of private land will be required to accommodate the recommended plan.  For example, the Campeau Drive corridor west of Terry Fox was originaly established with a 34-metre right-of-way, so it does not accommodate the features currently expected for a four-lane divided arterial road that require a minimum of 37.5 metres.

 

As a result, property requirements have been identified at four commercial properties (Kanata Ford, Canadian Tire, Staples, Bank of Nova Scotia), two multi-unit residential properties (northwest and northeast quadrants at Teron Road), and one Government of Ontario property (i.e. Ontario Provincial Police – Ottawa Detachment).  The typical requirement is estimated to consist of one to two metre wide strips of frontage property. All affected landowners have been informed directly by letter of property requirements, and asked to confirm that the impact on their site can be accomodated/mitigated.

 

During the study many of the area landowners participated by providing comments and individual meetings were held as requested.  Every effort has been made to reduce impacts to the minimum required to complete the project and provide effective mitigation where possible.

 

Access to Adjacent Properties

 

Construction of a widened Campeau Drive with a centre median will change existing vehicular and pedestrian circulation for properties fronting onto the roadway.  Signalized intersections with full movements will be provided at the strategic locations noted above. At other intersections right-in/right-out movements will be permitted.

 

As noted above, sites that are proposed to be reduced to right in/right out access from Campeau Drive include:

 

·          Scotia Bank (south west corner of  Campeau Drive and Terry Fox Drive)

 

·          Esso (north east corner of Campeau Drive and Terry Fox Drive)

 

As noted above, sites that are proposed to be provided with median breaks to allow full site access as currently exists include:

 

·          Park Ridge Place - east entrance (south side of Campeau Drive between Kanata Avenue and Knudson Drive)

 

·          Kanata Golf and Country Club - west and east entrances (north side of Campeau Drive between Kanata Avenue and Knudson Drive)

 

·          Forest Hill Care Facility (south side of Campeau Drive between Kanata Avenue and Knudson Drive)

 

·          Ontario Provincial Police – Ottawa Detachment (south side of Campeau Drive between Teron Road and March Road)

 

 

CITY STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

 

The results of this study for Campeau Drive satisfies the following City Stretegic Direction:

 

1.         Ensure that infrastructure improvements to service growth are integrated with actual growth.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

 

Existing Natural Environment

 

The proposed Campeau Drive widening is generally contained within an established right-of-way in a well developed/urbanized area bordering on the KTC and existing commercial/ residential/recreational land uses.

 

The roadway widening will encroach to a very limited extent upon the existing vegetated area along the south side of Campeau Drive east of Kanata Avenue.  With the confirmation that stormwater management ponds have been planned to treat ultimate storm run-off from the Campeau Drive corridor, there is no natural environmental concern regarding the creation of new drainage outlets to either the Carp River or Watt’s Creek.

 

Noise

 

A noise impact assessment of the proposed Campeau Drive widening was completed.  A comparison of future sound levels with and without the proposed roadway widening was conducted.  In accordance with City guidelines, at-grade Noise Sensitive Areas (i.e. the Outdoor Living Areas of residences) along both north and south sides of Campeau Drive were considered. 

 

The City’s Noise Control Guidelines require that the City investigate noise control measures and mitigate to achieve retrofit criteria (minimum attenuation of 6 dBA) if either, a) the future ‘with project’ sound level (16 hour Leq) is greater than 55 dBA and less than or equal to 60 dBA and the change vs. the future ‘without project’ ambient noise level is greater than or equal to 5dBA, or, b) the future ‘with project’ sound level (16 hour Leq) is greater than 60 dBA.

 

The existing Noise Sensitive Areas along the Campeau Drive corridor, with the exceptions as noted below, are protected by developer installed noise attenuation fencing to the requirements of the former City of Kanata, which provide the required noise attenuation.  The adequacy of the existing noise attenuation fencing will be further evaluated at the time of the detailed design to determine if any updating or modification are required. 

 

Approximately 12 residences along Stonecroft Terrace (11) and Morenz Terrace (one) which do not have existing noise attenuation fencing are projected to experience future ‘with project’ noise levels in excess of 60 dBA (however with an increase vs. ‘future without project’ noise levels of less than 5 dBA).  It is proposed that noise attenuation be considered at these locations, subject to further analyis at detailed design and consultation with the affected property owners (where an existing mature hedge might need to be removed to accommodate a new noise fence).

 

Two sets of townhouses at Salter Square CC # 77 Condominium (located north of Campeau Drive between Teron Road and March Road) are projected to experience ‘with project’ noise levels of between 55 dBA and 60 dBA, however, the increase in noise levels vs. the future ‘without project’ ambient is projected to be less than 5 dBA.  As a result, noise attenuation has not been recommended at this location, but improvements to the existing berm that could improve noise mitigation may be included in landscapeing plans.

 

Potential noise impacts due to road construction were also considered.  Construction noise impacts are temporary in nature, and largely unavoidable.  It is for this reason that applicable Ministry of the Environment (MOE) guidelines stipulate limits on individual pieces of equipment as opposed to a site limit.  With adequate controls, impacts can be minimized.  However, for some periods of time and types of work, construction noise will be noticeable.  To minimize the potential for construction noise impacts, however, it is recommended that provisions be written into the contract documentation for  the contractor to ensure construction noise is kept to a reasonable minimum.

 

Air Quality

 

In accordance with City Council direction, air quality is a factor to be evaluated and considered in all road projects undertaken within the city.  Accordingly, an air quality evaluation was made for the Campeau Drive Widening project, in which three major emissions from vehicles were quantified: hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).  Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides contribute to smog pollution.  Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas in closed spaces, but in the open and in very large concentrations can also be toxic to animals and plants.

 

At this time, there are no standards in Ontario relating to vehicle exhaust emission levels from roadways.  There are standards relating to emission levels from individual vehicles, but the cumulative effect of emissions from traffic on any given section of roadway is not regulated.

 

In 2021, with projected population growth (despite changes over time to vehicle emissions technology), increased traffic volumes will increase total emission quantities of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons above the quantities that occur today.

 

Concentrations of emissions, however, are of more significance than total quantities.  Air quality modeling for this study predicts concentration levels of carbon monoxide given vehicle numbers, emission rates per vehicle and wind conditions.  Under very low wind conditions, existing traffic volumes and emission rates produce carbon monoxide concentrations adjacent to Campeau Drive roadside marginally above background levels.

 

The highest traffic levels in 2021 (most likely to occur west of Kanata Avenue) with Campeau Drive widened to a four-lane roadway, under very light wind conditions, show a three-fold increase in road traffic-derived carbon monoxide concentrations.  This increase, however, is still only one ppm (about 33 per cent) above ambient conditions (i.e. background levels).  Higher winds reduce this concentration to existing levels.

 

Concentrations of nitrogen oxides (Nox) and hydrocarbons (HC) would increase proportionally to CO concentrations with the increased traffic levels associated with projected traffic growth to 2021 and the widening of Campeau Drive.  Since there is no typical background concentration of these components, the increase in their concentrations due to road traffic would also be the increase in their overall concentrations.  Under light wind conditions, projected traffic growth to 2021 would increase the NOx and HC concentrations about three-fold above current levels.  Under stronger wind conditions, their concentrations would be about equal to those existing today.

 

Environmental Site Assessment

 

Given that the project is contained within an existing road corridor a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was not undertaken as part of this study.  However, an ESA will be undertaken at the time of detail design for those narrow sections of property that the City will acquire, to illiminate any concerns regarding underground site contamination.

 

 

CONSULTATION

 

The consultation program for the Campeau Drive widening EA study consisted of meetings with stakeholders, individually and through invited Consultation Groups, and meetings with the general public through Open Houses.  Bilingual public notices were provided by newspaper (Citizen, Le Droit and the Kanata Kourier) and on the City web-site. 

 

Consultation Groups

 

Two consultation groups were convened for this study.  An Agency Consultation Group (ACG) that included members representing various City of Ottawa departments and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.  Liaision with other provincial and federal agencies (i.e. MOE, NCC) took place through study notifications and by correspondene at several points in the study.

 

The Public Consultation Group (PCG) consisted of representatives from community associations as well as interested adjacent residents, developers, and area businesses .


 

Numerous groups and individuals expressed an interest in the results of the study, including:

 

·          local residents

·          the business community

·          Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

·          planners and developers for the KTC

 

Meetings were held for each phase of the study with the Agency Consultation Group (four) and the Public Consultation Group (three) to discuss the progress of the study.

 

All Advisory Committees were contacted to ensure that they had an opportunity to comment on the recommendations of the study.  At the the time of drafting of this report no comments had been received regarding the study recommendations.

 

Open Houses

 

Three Open Houses were held throughout the course of the study. 

 

The first Open House was held in March 2006 and provided an opportunity to learn about and comment on the following topics:

 

·          Study process and objectives

·          Project need

·          Study findings to date

·          Alternatives, and

·          Next steps

 

Approximately 22 people attended the first Open House with 19 individuals signing the register.  A total of three comment sheets were received at the open house, with four additional responses received after the event. 

 

Several comments were received regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety along the corridor.  Traffic congestion at the intersection of Kanata Avenue and Campeau Drive was noted as a concern.  Comments were also received about potential impacts to the Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club.

 

The second Open House was held in June 2006 and provided an opportunity to learn about and comment on the following topics:

 

·          Development/Transportation Growth Projections

·          Assessment of Alternative Solutions

·          Potential Alternative Design Concepts

 

Approximately 100 people attended the Public Open House.  During the course of the evening, 78 individuals signed the Campeau Drive Open House register.  Thirty-five comments sheets were received.

 

The four-lane widening options for Campeau Drive were preferred by more respondents than either the two-lane or six-lane options.  Approximately a third of those who commented expressed support for special features such as: a planted median, raised cross-walks or roundabouts.  Pedestrian and cyclist safety, noise impacts, and property access issues all received multiple mentions in the comment sheets.

 

The third Open House was held in May 2007 and provided an opportunity to learn about and comment on the following topics:

 

·          Assessment of Alternative Design Concepts

·          Recommended Design Alternative

·          Environmental Impacts of the Project and Proposed Mitigation Measures

 

Approximately 50 people attended the Public Open House.  During the course of the evening, 44 individuals signed the Campeau Drive Open House register and 23 comments sheets were received. 

 

There were several requests for noise attenuation barriers and several concerns noted regarding pedestrian safety (although some of these were for areas beyond the project limits).  There was considerable interest in the proposed wide median planting zones with some wanting it extended west of Knudson Drive and others concerned about maintenance or proximity of outer curbs to adjacent properties.  Concerns were also noted with truck use of Campeau Drive and driver speeds after the widening occurs. 

 

At each of the Open Houses current residents noted concern regarding the increased population (future residents) and resulting transportation demand that forms a central assumption of the study.

 

Project Web Site

 

A website was developed and maintained for the Campeau Drive project on the main City of Ottawa website.  It contains all public notices and all display material used for each open house, allowing residents who were unable to attend an Open House the opportunity to view all the materials at their convenience. 

 

http://www.ottawa.ca/public_consult/campeau/index_en.html

 

Modifications Brought About Through Consultation

 

During the consultation, comments were received from residents regarding the various sections of the study area.  The comments received provided valuable input to the study process and have contributed to the recommendations presented in this report.  Key among these are the following:

·          Pedestrian Concerns - A desire that the project enhance the pedestrian environment along the corridor and promote pedestrian safety along and across the corridor.  This has been addressed by a south side sidewalk and a north side recreational pathway, provisions for traffic control signals at key intersections, enhanced pedestrian crosswalk zones (e.g. using textured concrete); and, appropriate boulevard planting. 

·          Roadside Environment/Aesthetics - Aesthetic considerations along the corridor were considered important by many stakeholders.  Various comments were received in support of a project design which lends itself to a balance between all road users and one which supports lower traveled speeds.  The project design responds to these concerns by emphasizing both outer boulevard and median planting as well other enhancements at intersections.

·          Site Access - Several site access modifications have been included as a result of consultation with adjacent property owners.  These have been described previously and include modifications related to access to: Canadian Tire and Staples, Kanata Ford (combined entrance), Park Ridge Place (median on west and north with a revised east access), Kanata Golf and Country Club (median breaks at both main (west) and maintenance (east) entrances), and at the Forest Hill Care Facility (median break).

·          Noise Attenuation - A number concerns were noted by residents about existing and future noise levels along the corridor.  The study recommends noise attenuation at those locations were it is warranted at the approximately 12 residences along Stonecroft Terrace (11) and Morenz Terrace (one) which do not have existing noise attenuation fencing and which are projected to experience future ‘with project’ noise levels in excess of 60 dBA.  Further consultation with these owners will be required at detailed design.  Existing noise fencing along the corridor was evaluated and found to be adequate.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

The preliminary cost estimate to construct the Campeau Drive Widening from Didsbury Road to March Road is approximately $22.0M.  A more detailed total project cost will be developed during the detailed design.  A breakdown by project section follows:

 

·          Campeau Drive - Didsbury Road to Terry Fox Drive          $3.0M

·          Campeau Drive - Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue          $3.5M

·          Campeau Drive - Kanata Avenue to Knudson Drive           $7.0M

·          Campeau Drive - Knudson Drive to March Road    $8.5M

 

It is proposed to construct the project in two phases. 

 

The first phase of the project is identified in the Capital Budget Forecast 2008-2016, Campeau Drive (Terry Fox to March) $5M 2011-2016 (pg. 317),  is the widening of Campeau Drive from Terry Fox Drive to Kanata Avenue.  Due to rapid growth west of Terry Fox Drive it is recommended that the first phase be extend to Didsbury Road and the budget increased to $6.5M in accordance with the findings of this study. 

 

The second phase of the project is the widening from Kanata Avenue to March Road that is currenly not identified in the Budget Forecast to 2016, but will be subject to review as part of the Transportation Master Plan update.

 


SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

Document 1      Recommended Plan Drawings and Typical Cross Sections

Document 2      Open House Summary Reports

 

 

DISPOSITION

 

Following Committee and Council approval, the Environmental Study Report documenting the entire EA process and study recommendations will be compiled and provided to the public for a 30-day review period.  The public will be notified through the posting of a ‘Notice of Study Completion’ appearing in the Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit and the Kanata Kourier newspapers.

 


RECOMMENDED PLAN DRAWINGS AND TYPICAL

CROSS SECTIONS                                                                                                 DOCUMENT 1















OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY REPORTS                                                                DOCUMENT 2

 

 

 

 

REPORT-DRAFT

Campeau Drive Widening

Environmental Assessment

Summary of Public Open House #1

Ottawa, Ontario

Presented to:

Steven Stoddard, P.Eng.

Planning and Growth Management Department

110 Laurier Ave West, 4th Floor

Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 1J1

 

Report No. 2054065.00                                April 11, 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.         Introduction

2.         Notification

3.         information presented

4.         Attendance

5.         Summary of Written Comments



Introduction

The City of Ottawa is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the proposed Campeau Drive Widening from Didsbury Road to March Road. This report documents the public comments obtained as a result of the first Public Open House held for this EA study.

The first Public Open House was held on Wednesday March 29, 2006 in the Upper Hall at the Kanata Recreation Centre (100 Walter Baker, Kanata) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The open house was held to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the study process, project objectives, the existing conditions and next steps.

Notification

Participation by those individuals and groups affected by the proposed Campeau Drive Widening is important to the project. To ensure that the potentially affected groups were informed of the Public Open House, a number of communication mechanisms were utilized, as presented below:

Newspaper Notice:

The Public Open House was advertised in Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit and the Kanata Kourier Standard on March 17 and 24, 2006. 

City of Ottawa Website:

A notice for the Public Open House and description of the project was also listed on the City’s website.

Project Mailing List:

Finally, individuals on the project mailing list were sent a letter on March 22, 2006 introducing the project and inviting them to the public open house.  The mailing list includes external agencies, interest groups, local associations, and individuals who have either expressed an interest in the project or are stakeholders within the project study area. The external agencies and interest groups that were notified include:

·          Kanata West Land Owners Group

·          Kanata Lakes Community Association

·          Katimavik Hazeldean Community

·          Kanata Town Centre Association

·          Kanata Chamber of Commerce

·          Mississippi Valley Conservation

·          Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

·          Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique du Centre-Est de l’Ontario

·          Bell Canada

·          OC Transpo

·          Hydro One

·          Hydro Ottawa

·          Unitel Inc.

·          Rogers Ottawa

·          AT&T Canada Inc.

·          Kanata Golf and Country Club

·          Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

·          Ministry of the Environment

·          Ministry of Natural Resources

·          Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

·          Ministry of Community and Social Services

Information Presented

The ‘drop-in’ format Open House included a presentation of information boards that can be grouped into the following general categories:

 

·          Project Introduction

·          Problems/Issues Identification

·          Project Objectives

·          Public Consultation Process

·          Existing Condition

·          Current and Future Land Use

·          Existing Transportation Environment

·          Alternative Solutions & Designs

·          Evaluation Criteria

·          Next Steps

Attendance

Personnel from the City of Ottawa and the consulting team were available to discuss and explain the material presented. The technical representatives included:

 

Steven Stoddard

Senior Project Engineer – Transportation Planning, City of Ottawa

Andrew Harkness

Project Manager, Morrison Hershfield

Jeanne Adeland

Environmental Planner, Morrison Hershfield

Martha Lush

Landscape Architect, Corush Sunderland Wright

Lloyd Phillips

Land Use Planner, Lloyd Phillips & Associates

 

It is estimated that approximately 22 people attended the Public Open House.  During the course of the evening, 19 individuals signed the register.

 

 

Summary of Written Comments

 

All attendees were encouraged to fill in comment sheets regarding the project and the information presented. A total of 3 comment sheets were received at the Public Open House. In addition, 4 e-mails/letters/telephone correspondence were received (from the ad placement and agency letter distribution) after the event. 

 


A summary of the general comments received follows.

 

Opinion Regarding Project

Number of Respondents

Totally Against

1

Some concerns

1

Neutral

2

Positive

2

No Comment

1

 

The following table summarizes the general areas of concern identified on the received e-mails and comment sheets.

 

Table 1

Summary of Written Comments

Public Open House #1

March 29, 2006

Comments / Area of Concern

Number of Respondents

Comment Sheet Reference #

·          In favour of the proposed Campeau Drive Widening project

1

1, verbal

·          Against proposed Campeau Drive Widening

1

3

Traffic

·          Suggests minimal right turn lanes or no merge lanes

1

1

·          Traffic congestion at the intersection of Kanata Ave. and Campeau is seen as the biggest problem in the study area.

1

verbal

Cycling and Pedestrian Issues

·          Suggests 2m bike lanes

1

1

·          Cycling safety a concern due to the bike lane ending just before the Kanata / Campeau intersection.

1

1

·          Safety concerns for the seniors living at the Seniors Residence located between Knudson and Kanata.

1

4

·          Concerned with pedestrian safety at Northwest corner of Campeau and Kanata. Possible solution to this may be to prohibit right turn at intersection.

1

4

·          Pedestrian safety concerns with the north sidewalk along Campeau which ends between Knudson and Kanata on the south side. People tend to cross at that point to reach the sidewalk on the south side of Campeau.

1

4

·          Bus stop in front of senior’s residence is a concern for pedestrians crossing the street at that point.

2

4, verbal

·          Ensure that there are proper sidewalks, pedestrian connection and bicycling lanes.

1

verbal

Suggestions

·          Suggests four lanes divided road with 5m grassed median

1

1

·          Minimal median breaks

1

1

·          Suggests staging for the project as Phase 1: Kanata to Terry Fox; Phase 2: Kanata to Teron; Phase 3: March Road widening to Queensway.

1

1

·          Terry Fox to Didsbury should be built to match Didsbury West section.

1

1

·          Suggests consider roundabout instead of traffic signals.

1

6

Environmental Issues

·          Concerns with drainage along Campeau at Golf Course and Country Club.

1

5

Other Issues

·          Due to the predominantly residential land use along Campeau Drive, no need to widen.  Keep Campeau residential street.

1

3

·          Concerned with the putting green and driving range in close proximity to Campeau Drive

1

5

·          Would like to ensure that there be sufficient space for overhead electrical distribution (as the standard for arterial roadways) or underground distribution to standard.

1

2

·          A lot of interest in the future of the Kanata Town Centre and future development of the Urbandale land.

1

Verbal

 


 

 

 

 

REPORT-DRAFT

 

Campeau Drive Widening

Environmental Assessment

Summary of Public Open House #2

Presented to:

Steven Stoddard, P.Eng.

Planning and Growth Management Department

110 Laurier Ave West, 4th Floor

Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 1J1

 

Report No. 2054065.00                                    July 4, 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.         Introduction

2.         Notification

3.         information presented

4.         Attendance

5.         Summary of Written Comments

 


Introduction

The City of Ottawa is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the proposed Campeau Drive Widening from Didsbury Road to March Road. This report documents the public comments obtained as a result of the second Public Open House held for this EA study.

The second Public Open House was held on Wednesday June 14, 2006 in Halls C & D at the Mlacak Centre (2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata) from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The open house was held to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the study process, existing and future conditions, assessment of alternative solutions and alternative design concepts.  The Campeau Drive Widening EA second Open House was held synonymously with the City of Ottawa’s Subdivision and Zoning 5625 Campeau Drive Open House.

Notification

Participation by those individuals and groups affected by the proposed Campeau Drive Widening is important to the project. To ensure that the potentially affected groups were informed of the Public Open House, a number of communication mechanisms were utilized, as presented below:

Newspaper Notice:

The Public Open House was advertised in Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit and the Kanata Kourier Standard on March 17 and 24, 2006. 

City of Ottawa Website:

A notice for the Public Open House and description of the project was also listed on the City’s website.

Project Mailing List:

Finally, individuals on the project mailing list were sent a letter on June 9, 2006 describing the project and inviting them to the second public open house.  The mailing list includes external agencies, interest groups, local associations, and individuals who have either expressed an interest in the project or are stakeholders within the project study area. The external agencies and interest groups that were notified include:

·          Kanata West Land Owners Group

·          Kanata Lakes Community Association

·          Katimavik Hazeldean Community

·          Kanata Town Centre Association

·          Kanata Chamber of Commerce

·          Mississippi Valley Conservation

·          Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

·          Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique du Centre-Est de l’Ontario

·          Bell Canada

·          OC Transpo

·          Hydro One

·          Hydro Ottawa

·          Unitel Inc.

·          Rogers Ottawa

·          AT&T Canada Inc.

·          Kanata Golf and Country Club

·          Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

·          Ministry of the Environment

·          Ministry of Natural Resources

·          Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

·          Ministry of Community and Social Services

·          Assembly of First Nations

Information Presented

The ‘drop-in’ format Open House included a presentation of information boards that can be grouped into the following general categories:

 

·          Project Introduction

·          Project Objectives

·          Public Consultation Process

·          Existing Conditions

·          Current and Future Land Use

·          Existing and Future Traffic Projections

·          Alternative Solutions & Designs

·          Transportation Alternative Solutions

·          Alternative Solution Assessment

·          Alternative Cross-sections and intersections

·          Next Steps

 

Attendance

Personnel from the City of Ottawa and the consulting team were available to discuss and explain the material presented. The technical representatives included:

 

Steven Stoddard

Senior Project Engineer – Transportation Planning, City of Ottawa

Andrew Harkness

Project Manager, Morrison Hershfield

Brian Dawod

Project Engineer, Morrison Hershfield

Jeanne Adeland

Environmental Planner, Morrison Hershfield

Martha Lush

Landscape Architect, Corush Sunderland Wright

 

It is estimated that approximately 100 people attended the Public Open House.  During the course of the evening, 78 individuals signed the Campeau Drive Open House register.

Summary of Written Comments

 

All attendees were encouraged to fill in comment sheets regarding the project and the information presented. A total of 35 comment sheets were received at the Public Open House.

 

A summary of the general comments received follows.

 

Opinion Regarding Project

Number of Respondents

Totally Against

5

Some concerns

11

Neutral

0

Somewhat positive (some modifications are necessary)

8

Positive

6

No Comment

4

 

Preferred cross-section & intersection option

Number of Respondents

Option 1A

2

Option 1B

6

Option 2A

3

Option 2B

5

Option 3

5

Option 4

3

Option 5

0

Option 6

0

Option 7

2

Option 8

3

 

The following table summarizes the general areas of concern identified on the received e-mails and comment sheets.

 

Table 1 - Summary of Written Comments

Public Open House #2 - June 14, 2006

Comments / Area of Concern

Number of Respondents

Comment Sheet Reference #

General Project Comments

·          Supportive of widening Campeau Drive.

4

10, 12, 13, 21

·          Widening of Campeau Drive is not necessary.

5

1, 16, 17, 30, 33

·          Against any roadway modifications along Campeau

2

18,19

·          Widening of Campeau Drive will not alone solve the future traffic needs

2

2, 32

·          Against 6 lane widening

1

10

Presented Options Comments

·          Supportive of large planted median.

7

7, 12, 22, 24, 27, 29, 33

·          Supportive of roundabouts.

5

10, 12(in selective areas), 22, 25, 33

·          Supportive of raised crosswalk

4

11, 12, 20, 24

·          Against roundabouts along the corridor

2

11, 21

·          Supportive of sidewalk distanced away from Campeau Drive

1

25

Sector-Specific Comments

Section 1 – Didsbury to Terry Fox

·          Supportive of 4 lane widening with median in Section 1

5

11, 15, 17, 23, 25

Section 2 – Terry Fox to Kanata Ave

·          Supportive of widening Campeau Drive in Section 2

2

11, 25

Section 3 – Kanata Ave to Knudson

·          Supportive of Option 2B for Section 3

1

11

Section 4 – Knudson to March

·          Supportive of 2 lanes with modifications (Option 1B) for Section 4

1

15

Traffic

·          Traffic lights needed at Bellrock and Grey

2

4, 17

·          Traffic congestion at the intersection of Kanata Ave. needs to be resolved.

1

35

·          Maintain left turn restrictions at Grey, Dunn and Drysdale with median

1

4

·          Reduce speed limit from 60km/hr to 50 km/hr

1

8

·          Concerned median will limit access to adjacent roads.

1

9

Cycling and Pedestrian Issues

·          Need for sidewalk along Campeau Drive

4

17, 18, 20, 21

·          Bike lane modifications necessary

2

4, 21

·          General cycling safety concerns

1

20

·          Ensure that there are proper sidewalks, pedestrian connection and bicycling lanes.

1

30

Environmental Issues

·          Supportive of landscaping & plantings to improve aesthetics

1

8

Safety Issues

·          Sightline to the east/west at Campeau and Stonecroft are obstructed and is currently a safety issue for pedestrians.

1

4

·          General safety concern for pedestrians

1

8

Suggestions / Other Issues

·          Suggest to limit the size of trucks allowed on Campeau.

4

7,9,12, 27

·          Requests noise attenuation along Campeau

3

8, 27, 31

·          Increase traffic lights along Campeau

3

8, 18, 20

·          Other neighboring roadway modifications are necessary to alleviate traffic flow on Campeau, not necessarily widening Campeau Drive.

3

16, 22, 33

·          Concerns with proposed parking along Campeau Drive.

2

14, 34

·          Concerns with noise levels increasing if road is widened.

2

8, 9

·          Ensure access from Conacher Gate Community onto Campeau

1

27

·          Increase convenience of Public Transit along Campeau by increasing bus stops and bus shelters.

1

8

·          Widen intersection at Kanata Ave and Campeau Drive.

1

5

 


 

 

 

 

 

REPORT-DRAFT

Campeau Drive Widening

Environmental Assessment

Summary of Public Open House #3

 

Ottawa, Ontario

Presented to:

Steven Stoddard, P.Eng.

Planning and Growth Management Department

110 Laurier Ave West, 4th Floor

Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 1J1

 

Report No. 2054065.00                                   June 1, 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.         Introduction

2.         Notification

3.         information presented

4.         Attendance

5.         Summary of Written Comments



Introduction

The City of Ottawa is undertaking an Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the proposed Campeau Drive Widening from Didsbury Road to March Road. This report documents the public comments obtained as a result of the third Public Open House held for this EA study.

The third Public Open House was held on Tuesday May 22, 2007 in the gymnasium at W. Erskine Johnston Public School (50 Varley Drive, Kanata) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The open house was held to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the study process, existing and future conditions, assessment of alternative solutions and recommended design concepts.  The Campeau Drive Widening EA third Open House was held simultaneously with the City of Ottawa’s Information Session regarding the Campeau Drive Pumping Station and Associated Watermains.

Notification

Participation by those individuals and groups affected by the proposed Campeau Drive Widening is important to the project. To ensure that the potentially affected groups were informed of the Public Open House, a number of communication mechanisms were utilized, as presented below:

Newspaper Notice:

The Public Open House was advertised in the Ottawa Citizen and Le Droit on May 11 and 18, 2007, as well as the Kanata Kourier on May 18, 2007.  In addition, there is also a copy of the Campeau Drive Pumping Station Information Session that mentioned the Campeau Drive Widening.

City of Ottawa Website:

A notice for the Public Open House and description of the project was also listed on the City’s website.

Project Mailing List:

Finally, individuals on the project mailing list were sent a letter on May 14, 2007 describing the project and inviting them to the third public open house.  The mailing list includes external agencies, interest groups, local associations, and individuals who have either expressed an interest in the project or are stakeholders within the project study area. The external agencies and interest groups that were notified include:

·          Kanata Lakes Community Association

·          Kanata West Land Owners Group

·          Kanata Lakes Community Association

·          Katimavik Hazeldean Community

·          Kanata Town Centre Community

·          Kanata Beaverbrook Community

·          Kanata Council of Community

·          Kanata Town Centre Design Committee

·          Mississippi Valley Conservation

·          National Capital Commission

·          John G. Mlacak Centre

·          Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

·          Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique du Centre-Est de l’Ontario

·          Bell Canada

·          OC Transpo

·          Hydro One

·          Hydro Ottawa

·          Unitel Inc.

·          Enbridge Consumers Gas

·          Rogers Ottawa

·          AT&T Canada Inc.

·          Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

·          Ministry of the Environment

·          Ministry of Natural Resources

·          Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

·          Ministry of Community and Social Services

·          Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation

·          Assembly of First Nations

·          Kanata Traffic Safety Commission

 

Information Presented

The ‘drop-in’ format Open House included a presentation of information boards that can be grouped into the following general categories:

 

·          Project Introduction

·          Project Objectives

·          Public Consultation Process

·          Existing Conditions

·          Existing and Future Traffic Projections

·          Alternative Solutions & Designs

·          Evaluation of Alternatives

·          Environmental Concerns

·          Recommended Design

·          Next Steps

 

Attendance

Personnel from the City of Ottawa and the consulting team were available to discuss and explain the material presented. The technical representatives included:

 

Steven Stoddard

Senior Project Engineer – Transportation Planning, City of Ottawa

Andrew Harkness

Project Manager, Morrison Hershfield

Brian Dawod

Project Engineer, Morrison Hershfield

Jennifer Brown

Environmental Planner, Morrison Hershfield

Martha Lush

Landscape Architect, Corush Sunderland Wright

 

It is estimated that approximately 50 people attended the Public Open House.  During the course of the evening, 44 individuals signed the Campeau Drive Open House register.

 

Summary of Written Comments

 

All attendees were encouraged to fill in comment sheets regarding the project and the information presented. A total of 23 comment sheets were received at the Public Open House. In addition, 3 e-mails/letters/telephone correspondence were received (from the ad placement and agency letter distribution) after the event. 

 

A summary of the general comments received follows.

 

Opinion Regarding Project

Number of Respondents

Totally Against

3

Some concerns

15

Neutral

0

Somewhat positive (some modifications are necessary)

3

Positive

1

No Comment

0

 

The following table summarizes the general areas of concern identified on the received e-mails and comment sheets.

 

Table 1

Summary of Written Comments

Public Open House #3

May 22, 2007

Comments / Area of Concern

Number of Respondents

Comment Sheet Reference #

Response

Noise Concerns

·          Higher fences and more trees to decrease noise between Knudson and Connacher Gate

4

1,3,10,17

 

·          Higher fences and more trees to decrease noise between Knudson to Stonecroft

1

23

 

·          Higher fences and more trees to decrease noise around Country Club Estates

1

12

 

·          Noise abatement between Coulson Court and Macassa Circle

1

22

 

Pedestrian Concerns

·          Sidewalk on south side from Forest Hill to Centrum

1

11

 

·          Sidewalks extended to Eagleson Park & Ride

1

2

 

·          Concern for students who use 417 pedestrian overpass

1

11

 

·          Need for pedestrian crossing at or near Earl Gray

1

20

 

·          5.0 median is plenty/extra space should be used for south sidewalk

1

21

 

·          Bus stop near Kanata Avenue should be moved further west

1

23

 

·          Re-design traffic flow between Kanata Avenue and Campeau Drive for pedestrian safety

1

22

 

Environmental Concerns

·          Concerns with wildlife

1

18

 

·          Campeau Drive widening will not work environmentally for what Kanata is supposed to be.

1

15

 

·          Use of riverwashed stone or an alternative to grass on medians

1

18

 

Median Concerns

·          Likes the idea of a median on Campeau Drive.

1

11

 

·          Trees on median (general)

1

13

 

·          Trees on median from Eagleson to Kanata Avenue

1

11

 

·          Trees on median from Conacher Gate to street west of Conacher

1

12

 

·          Prefer median 3(c) with median to prevent access to Connacher Gate

1

1

 

·          Planter on median past Knudson to Stonehedge to break center line

1

7

 

·          Don’t put forth tree medians knowing that vegetation cannot be planted on most medians.

1

9

 

Traffic Lanes

·          Continue Terry Fox through to March Road

1

1

 

·          3-lane portion on Kanata Avenue for southbound traffic (one lane straight through and right and left turning lanes)

1

4

 

·          Right turn lane at Kanata Avenue and Campeau going south

1

5

 

·          Right and left turn lanes at Earl Grey and Signature Court

1

18

 

·          Right and left turn lanes at Kanata Way

1

18

 

·          North lane should remain as is

1

21

 

·          Highest priority should be Didsbury to Kanata Avenue as per option 3

1

18

 

·          Widen Queensway/ Continue with Queensway widening

3

1,14,20

 

Other Comments

·          Wants study conducted on traffic volumes coming from March Road

1

1

 

·          Hybrid Option best choice and most logical

1

6

 

·          No transport trucks allowed

5

8,9,14,16,20

 

·          Maintain 60 km/h

1

12

 

·          Concern for increased speed with 4-lane

1

13

 

·          Should have another Open House in 5 months with updated information

1

12

 

·          What happened to development south of the Queensway?

1

15

 

·          Disagrees with full intersection at Earl Gray.

1

19