TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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1 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting held on February 3, 2009, commencing at 12:17 p.m. PRESENT: B. Veitch (Chair), S. Brook, M. Channon, N. Kokkoros, R. Morley, E. Soldo, D. Waller and G. Williams and B. Mercier (Secretary). ALSO PRESENT: M. Elmadhoon, J. Lucas, D. MacRae, S. McNally and B. Turcotte. REGRETS: A. Cook, K. Grabowski and P. Marks. I YOUR COMMllTEE REPORTS: London 2030 Transportation Master Plan Delegation - Downtown Master Plan Resignation - L. Stacey P. Sempecos /I Ontario Limited -211,215,219 and 227 Fanshawe Park West S c h i e g e I Enterprises Inc. -108Jensen City of London - Highbury Avenue to Citywide Sports Park, and the Thames River to Commissioners 1. (2, 3) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) received and noted a Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on December 15, 2008 with respect to the London 2030 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TAC asked that the attached comments prepared by its Working Group with respect to the Request for Qualifications for the 2030 TMP be forwarded to staff for their review and consideration. 2. (4) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) heard a verbal delegation from C. Parker, Planner, with respect to an overview of the Downtown Master Plan. The TAC asked that the attached comments prepared by its Working Group with respect to the Downtown Master Plan's draft Terms of Reference be forwarded to staff for their review and consideration; it being noted that R. Morley will replace L. Stacey as co-chair of the Downtown Master Plan Working Group. 3. (13) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed and received a communication dated January 30, 2009 from L. Stacey, General Manager, Imperial Parking Canada Corporation, with respect to his resignation as a Voting Member of the TAC; it being noted that the Chair advised the TAC that he has corresponded with Mr. Stacey thanking him for his time and participation as a Member of the TAC. 4. (15) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed and received a Notice dated January 30, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by P. Sempecos/l Ontario Limited relating to the properties located at 21 1, 215, 219 and 227 Fanshawe Park West. The TAC indicated that in its opinion access to the combined properties from Fanshawe Park West should be across from Derwent, and that the proposal should be consistent with the Access Management Guidelines. 5. (18) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed and received a Notice dated January 27, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by Schlegel Enterprises Inc. relating to the property located at 108 Jensen. The TAC indicated that in its opinion access to the subject property should be off of Jenson or Webster Street, and that the access be developed in accordance with the Access Management Guidelines. 6. (19) That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed and received a Notice dated January 29, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to the Draft Terms of Reference for the Meadowlily Area Planning Study relating to the properties located in the area of Highbury Avenue to City-wide Sports Park and the Thames River to Commissioners ; it being noted that the TAC asked its Committee Secretary to invite N. Pasato, Planner to a future meeting of the TAC, when the Draft Terms of Reference are developed and circulated for comments.

2 TAC - 2 A, 4 # B 7. That the Transportation Advi e ceived and noted the following: 1st and 2nd Reports of the TAC FCM - Centre for Sustainable Community Oevelowment Notice of Public Information Centre - Fanshawe Park East Notice of Commencement and Public Information Centre - Sarnia Sifton Properties Ltd. 149, 153 and 187 Southdale West Ontario Limited Wickerson Mia's Flowers Oundas Street MHBC Planning Highbury Avenue North City of London , 1899and 1905 Beaverbrook Avenue and 762,768, 776 and 784 Redtail court city of London - City-Wide M. T. Johnstone Fulton Avenue MHBC Planning- Limited-Bio-en Power Inc. - 8 Cuddy Boulevard Next Meeting (a) (1) the 1st and 2nd Reports of the TAC from its meetings held on December 2, 2008 and January 6, 2009, respectively; (b) (5) a communication from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Centre for Sustainable Community Development, with respect to upcoming transportation webinars from Transport Canada's Transportation Showcase Program and the National Center for Bicycling and Walking; (c) (6) a communication from H. Huotari, Delcan Corporation and D. MacRae, Transportation Design Engineer, City of London, with respect to the Notice of Public Information Centre No. 2 relating to the widening of Fanshawe Park East: (d) (7) a communication from D. MacRae, Transportation Design Engineer, City of London and S. Stanlake, Planner, Dillon Consulting Limited, with respect to the Notice of Commencement and Public Information Centre No. 1 relating to the Environmental Assessment (EA) and preliminary design for improvements to Sarnia ; (e) (8) a Notice dated January 8, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by Sifton Properties Ltd. relating to the properties located at 149, 153 and 187 Southdale West: (f) (9) a Notice dated January 8, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by Ontario Limited (Mike Meddaouil) relating to the property located at 2332 Wickerson ; (9) (IO) a Notice dated January 13, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by Mia's Flowers (Steve and Louise Collins) relating to the property located at 2284 Dundas Street; (h) (11) a Notice dated January 13, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by MHBC Planning ( Ontario Limited) relating to the property located at 1438 Highbury Avenue North; (i) (12) a Notice dated January 20, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by the City of London for the properties located at 1891, 1899 and 1905 Beaverbrook Avenue and 762, 768, 776 and 784 Redtail Court; (j) (14) a Notice dated February 2, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by the City of London relating to the city-wide zoning change to amend Z-1, Section 4.32 to exclude "existing lots of record" and to conform to the Official Plan Policy; (k) (16) a Notice dated January 26, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by M. T. Johnstone relating to the property located at 1062 Fulton Avenue; and, (I) (17) a Notice dated January 28, 2009 from the General Manager of Planning and Development, with respect to an application submitted by MHBC Planning Limited-Bio-en Power Inc. (Carol Wiebe) relating to the property located at 8 Cuddy Boulevard. a. That the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold its next meeting on March 3, The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

3 agenda Item t Pa A. ----Original Message----- From: Bill Veitch Sent: Monday, January 12, AM To: Lucas, John Cc: Williams, Gary; Waller, Dave; Stacey, Lloyd; Soldo, Edward; Morley, Rod; Marks, Peter; Friesen, Tom; Channon, Michael; Brook, Stephen; Mercier, Betty; Kokkoros, Nick Subject: Transportation Master Plan - TAC comments John; As requested, please find attached a summary of the comments to the Request for Qualifications for the 2030 TMP (Appendix A of the December 8 report to ETC) we disagree that the City has been growing from 12% in 1994 to about 20% in In fact, the City is only growing at a rate of about 1 1/2% per year according to the Planning documents prepared for the DC studies should include a paragraph relating London's proximity to the 400 corridors and our importance as the southwestern Ontario Gateway for all forms of transportation should include a paragraph highlighting the pedestrian linkages such as the Thames Valley Parkway The goals should include a reference to the Growth Management Implementation Strategy and the need to integrate the TMP with the GMIS, the DC bylaw, and the OP so that the annual budgets will reflect this coordination the second paragraph, 1st sentence of the Project Description seems to be very confusing. You indicate that the TMP is to now focus ONLY on the Transportation Strategy. In the previous paragraph, you indicated that the key goal is... We are not certain whether the second paragraph is intended to cancel the goal noted in the first paragraph? we were uncertain what was meant by a 'new, reader friendly format' This section is quite comprehensive and is helpful in understanding the overall scope. Are the numbered goals intended to be list by priority? The first sentence appears to be a bit extreme... How can this be the ONLY document to define the FULL transportation needs if all forms of transportation are not included.. i.e.. rail, air and water? Also, we believe that Federal and Provincial interests may impact this statement (Goal #I- Objectives) -This must be integrated with the GMIS... and the DC background report. Since you are now required to prepare a RFP (rather than a RFQ), it may be necessary to confirm the model that would be best suited for the TMP. How will you integrate it with the work that Aecom has completed for the DC background reports? Would it not be reasonable to update the extensive data and models that were prepared for the 2004 TMP rather than reinventing the wheel? We agree that it is important to revise the model to reflect the desired or anticipated changes that should occur with the introduction of the transit BRT. An examination of the river and railway constraints and opportunities in London should be examined as part of the growth strategies. Budgets and timelines should be included to deal with rail crossings. The review of the transportation network around the 401 area (bullet 7) would appear to better fit with the objectives of Goal #2) -2.3 (Goal #2) -We agree with this Goal. The objectives should be broadened to include identifying opportunities for partnerships with the MTO and the surrounding Counties and Municipalities with respect to transportation planning for the region. London should be taking a leadership role for this initiative. The objectives should also include an examination of the 401/

4 W 402 connections to London's m ap trmation systems. The objectives should also include an examination of rail (both for goods and service and for passengers) in and around London (Goal #3) -We agree that that TDM must be thoroughly investigated and identified. The Active transportation modes should include a cost/ benefit analysis. The Parking strategy should be integrated closely with the Downtown Master Plan and should also include bicycle parking (Goal #4) - We agree with this goal (Goal #5) -The objective bullet point #2 should include a rational for modal splits between growth and non growth. The objective should also include an analysis between exempt and non exempt growth costs (i.e. industrial and downtown) (goal #6) -We agree with this goal (Goal #7) - Good -2.3 (Goal #8) - Good We hope these comments will be helpful as you proceed to the next stage of the selection process for the Transportation Master Plan. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide further comments and review of this very important document as it is being developed. Than k-you Bill Veitch, P.Eng. Norquay Developments Limited Land Development Manager Wellington St., London, ON N66 2K6

5 From: Bill Veitch Senk Thursday, December 18, PM To: Mercier, Betty Subject: RE: TAC Study Comments Downtown Master Plan - Draft Terms of Reference - TAC comments; These are my comments for the group; The two sections that relate to transportation are; - section 8 (parking) (roads/ transportation) ction 12 Section 8: - it appears that the policies and initiatives that have followed after the TMP was approved in 1995 are somewhat contrary to the expectations of the TMP. If Council wishes to continue with policies that will encourage a significant level of downtown parking (surface or otherwise), then the TMP and transit goals to reduce auto trips and dependency may not be realized. Whatever Policies or recommendations that come out of this plan must be consistent with the approved Transit and future transportation master plans. Section 12; - In reading this section I am not sure that the objectives are consistent with the current TMP or transit plan goals. Unless the City has an Overall Vision for the desired 'modes' of transportation that will be encouraged for the downtown, I believe that we will continue with what we have... downtown congestion, difficulties accessing destinations or traveling trough downtown, and we will continue to have conflicts between merchants, and the various modes of travel. In order to make downtown a vibrant, desirable destination, the City needs to make sure that all Transportation modes are properly integrated and functional. Any conclusions or policies derived from the downtown plan should be consistent with policies enacted for the transit master plan, the bicycle master plan, any walking or trail plans and most importantly, the transportation master plan. Bill Veitch, P.Eng. Norquay Developments Limited Land Development Manager Wellington St., London, ON N6B 2K6