2.             EAGLESON ROAD RIGHT-TURN LANE EXTENSION

 

PROLONGEMENT DE LA VOIE DE VIRAGE À DROITE DU CHEMIN EAGLESON

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council approve the advancement of the design and construction of the extension of the Eagleson Road right-turn lane as described in this report with an upset limit of $1,025,000.

 

 

Recommandation du ComitÉ

 

Que le Conseil approuve la mise en œuvre de la conception et des travaux de construction du prolongement de la voie de virage à droite du chemin Eagleson, tel que décrit dans ce rapport, pour un montant maximal de 1 025 000 $.

 

 

 

 

 

DOCUMENTATION

 

1.            Planning and Infrastructure, Deputy City Manager’s report dated 13 April 2012 (ACS2012-PAI-PGM-0109)

 

2.         Extract of draft Minute, Transportation Committee meeting of 2 May 2012.

 

 

 

 

Report to/Rapport au :

 

Transportation Committee

Comité des transports

 

and Council/et au Conseil

 

13 April 2012 / le 13 avril 2012

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager/Directrice municipale adjointe, Planning and Infrastructure/Urbanisme et Infrastructure

 

Contact Person / Personne ressource: John Moser, General Manager/Directeur General,  Planning  and Growth Management/ Service de l'urbanisme et de la gestion de la croissance

(613) 580-2424, 28869  John.Moser@ottawa.ca

 

Kanata South (23)

Ref N°: ACS2012-PAI-PGM-0109

 

SUBJECT:

 

Eagleson Road right-turn lane extension

OBJET :

 

PROLONGEMENT DE LA VOIE DE VIRAGE À DROITE DU CHEMIN EAGLESON

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Transportation Committee recommend that Council approve the advancement of the design and construction of the extension of the Eagleson Road right-turn lane as described in this report with an upset limit of $1,025,000.

 

 

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité des transports recommande au Conseil d’approuver la mise en œuvre de la conception et des travaux de construction du prolongement de la voie de virage à droite du chemin Eagleson, tel que décrit dans ce rapport, pour un montant maximal de 1 025 000 $.

 

 

Background

Eagleson Road between 150 metres south of Cope Road/Cadence Gate and Fernbank Road as shown in Document 1, is currently a two-lane rural cross-section arterial road. It is located in the rapidly expanding Kanata South/ Bridlewood development area. Approximately 70 per cent of the residential portion of Soho West (west of Eagleson Road and north of Fernbnak Road) and 80 per cent of the Van Gaal lands (west of Eagleson Road and South of Fernbank Road) have been developed. Commercial lands within these areas have yet to develop however, lands on the east side of Eagleson Road, namely the Bridgestone Commercial block, have received site plan approval and development can proceed. In the summer of 2012, SmartCentres is proposing to open a retail shopping centre at the northwest corner of Terry Fox and Fernbank Road.  The Hope Lands / Monahan Landing subdivision located north of Hope Side Road have received Draft Plan Approval, and construction will be commencing in 2012.

 

DISCUSSION

According to the 2008 Transportation Master Plan, the section of the Eagleson Road from Cope Road/Cadence Gate to Hope Side Road is planned to be widened to a four‑lane urban cross‑section as a Phase 2 Project within the period of 2016 to 2022. The arterial road works will include the addition of one lane in each direction, bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The rapid pace of residential development and the addition of retail development will result in the requirement to extend the right-turn lane on Eagleson Road at Fernbank Road in order to accommodate additional vehicular traffic. The proposed roadway modifications will result in operational improvements for the segment of Eagleson Road between Cope Road/Cadence Gate and Fernbank Road.

 

RURAL IMPLICATIONS

Subject modifications are within the urban area and there are no rural implications.

 

CONSULTATION

The extension of the right-turn lane on Eagleson Road at Fernbank Road is considered an operational improvement and does not require public notification or consultation.

 

Public Works is supportive of the report recommendation and will work with the Planning and Growth Management Department to implement the recommendation subject to approval by Council.

 

Comments by the Ward Councillors

Councillor Hubley is aware of the report and supports the staff recommendation.

 

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no legal impediments to implementing the recommendation in this report.
 

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The upset limit for the modification works is $1,025,000 (see table below for breakdown). Should Council approve the report recommendation, initial funding for this work will be funded from development charges and added to the 2012 Network Modification Program account 906421 including an advancement of $215,000 for the non-growth portion of the work which will be refinanced in future.  This will ensure the funding will be consistent with the ratios identified in the Development Charges Background Study and that the item is funded by the appropriate sources over the long term.

 

Item

Development Charge Item

Up-Set Limit

A

Extension of the right-turn lane on Eagleson Road at Fernbank Road

$820,000

B

10% Engineering

$102,500

C

10% Contingency

$102,500

D

Total Eligible Costs

$1,025,000

 

ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS

The addition of a concrete sidewalk on the west side of Eagleson Road will be provided as part of the future widening of Eagleson Road from two to four lanes. Currently a sidewalk exists on the east side of Eagleson Road and the intersections at Fernbank Road and Cope Road/Cadence Gate are signalized with pedestrian crosswalks.

 

Environmental Implications

The roadway modifications will be constructed to City Standards.

 

Technology Implications

There are no technical implications associated with this report.

 

TERm of council priorities

This proposal fulfills the following City Strategic Plan objectives:

 

·          Improve the City’s transportation network to afford ease of mobility, keep pace with growth, reduce congestion and work towards modal split targets.

·          Ensure that City infrastructure required for new growth is constructed as needed to serve the growth.

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Document 1  Location Map

Document 2  Functional Drawing

 

DISPOSITION

Financial Services will amend the capital budget to accommodate the required funding to complete the proposed works.

LOCATION MAP                                                                                                   DOCUMENT 1

 

FUNCTIONAL DRAWING                                                                                   DOCUMENT 2

           

EAGLESON ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE EXTENSION FROM 320 METRES NORTH OF FERNBANK ROAD TO 50 METRES NORTH OF FERNBANK ROAD

PROLONGEMENT DE LA VOIE DE VIRAGE À DROITE DU CHEMIN EAGLESON SUR UNE DISTANCE ALLANT DE 320 MÈTRES AU NORD À 50 MÈTRES AU NORD DU CHEMIN FERNBANK

ACS2012-PAI-PGM-0109                                                          kanata south /sud (23)

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Transportation Committee recommend that Council approve the advancement of the design and construction of the extension of the Eagleson Road right-turn lane as described in this report with an upset limit of $1,025,000.

 

MOTION NO TRC 18/ 2

 

Moved by Councillor B. Monette

 

WHEREAS staff identified a discrepancy in the Eagleson Road Right-Turn Lane Extension report on page 15;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Transportation Committee replace page 15 of the staff report with the revised page.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

 

The report recommendation was then put to Committee and CARRIED, as amended by Motion 18/2.