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FINCH WEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSITMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2
June 24, 2015 | St. Wilfrid Catholic School1685 Finch Avenue West7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Welcome to the Open House
Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)
Environmental Assessment
Please sign-in.Comment sheets are available•E-mail: [email protected] •Online: www.metrolinx.com/finchwest
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Purpose of Tonight’s Open House
Introduce Preferred MSF Conceptual Design
Present required mitigation measures and monitoring to minimize potential adverse effects of the project
Receive your input
Outline commitments to future work and next steps
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Finch West LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility MSF site was selected based
on meeting criteria of size, proximity to LRT line and site availability
The MSF will service up to 75 light rail vehicles (LRV) for the Finch West LRT Line and future Jane LRT Line
Elements of the MSF include: Main Repair Shop Maintenance of Way Operations Electrical Substation
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Finch West LRT MSF Environmental Assessment Process
Step 1 (Preliminary Planning): Presenting the Site, Establishing Conceptual Site Design, Documenting Existing Conditions, Preliminary Identification of Potential Effects and Proposed Mitigation
Step 2 (Transit Project Assessment Process): Detailed Assessment of Effects, Preparation of Environmental Project Report, Public and Agency review
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MSF Planning and Development FrameworkThe EA is carried out under Ontario Regulation 231/08, Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)Metrolinx is partnering with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to develop the MSF and the Finch West LRTThe project will be designed and constructed using Infrastructure Ontario (IO’s) Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) delivery model which allows for technical innovationIO plays a key role in Ontario’s long-term infrastructure plan for public transit
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Recap of Public Open House #1
Open House #1 provided an overview of the project and existing environmental conditions forming the basis for effects assessment
The following common themes/concerns in regard to the MSF were heard and addressed: Ensure Safety and Accessibility During Construction Investigate the Potential for Site Multi-Purpose Use of the
Site Minimize the Visual and Noise Impacts of the MSF
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSF
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSFView from the West Portion of Site * Draft Rendering Subject to Change
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York Gate Boulevard
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSFView from the Southeast Portion of Site
Finch Avenue West
York Gate Boulevard
* Draft Rendering Subject to Change
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSFView from the Southeast Portion of Site
Finch Avenue West
* Draft Rendering Subject to Change
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSFView from the East Portion of Site * Draft Rendering Subject to Change
York Gate Boulevard
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Preferred Conceptual Design for the MSFView from the North Portion of Site * Draft Rendering Subject to Change
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Effects Assessment Process
Documented potential effects on: Natural Environment (Terrestrial, Aquatic, Geology and Hydrogeology) Traffic & Transportation Noise and Vibration Air Quality Socio-Economic Environment (Land Use, Visual Character, Community
Features) Developed measures to mitigate/minimize/compensate for
potential adverse effects Confirmed net or residual effects, if any Developed environmental monitoring to ensure the
implemented mitigation measures function as intended
The Effects Assessment for the Preferred MSF Concept Design was carried out in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 (TPAP), as follows:
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Natural Environment – Potential Effects & Mitigation
Potential Effects: Removal of identified migratory birds nesting and associated on-site vegetationPermanent displacement of Species at Risk (SAR)
Mitigation:Avoid vegetation removals during the typical nesting period of migratory birds (May 1 to July 31) in accordance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994Develop Habitat Management Plan for the SAR in accordance with O.Reg. 242/08 under Endangered Species Act, 2007Maintain SAR compensation habitat for a period of 20 years, including a minimum of 5 years of annual monitoring
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Noise – Potential Effects & MitigationPotential Effects: Sensitive receptors may experience increased noise during construction and operationsMitigation:Construction Noise Management Plan will be developed to address noise generated during construction including a construction noise complaint process and action planThe MSF will be designed to meet operational noise requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) document NPC-300 and MOEE/TTC Draft Protocol for Noise and Vibration Assessment to minimize effects to:
Residential dwellings Hotels Nursing Homes Schools Hospitals
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Potential Impacts: Sensitive receptors may experience building damage during construction and operations.
Mitigation:
Figure Credit: www.getzner.com
Vibration – Potential Effects & Mitigation
Ballast Mats•Reduces secondary airborne noise and vibrations
Floating Slab Track Bed•Protects vibration sensitive buildings in the vicinity of tracks
Rubber Embedded Rail •Reduces vibration levels
High Resilience Fastener (Rail Pad)•Reduces vibration levels
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Air Quality – Potential Effects & Mitigation Potential Effects: Nuisance dust and emissions during construction. Effects to local air quality during facility operations.
Mitigation:Dust Management Plan will be developed to comply with regulations and standards and to reduce dust during construction.Environmental Compliance Approval during detailed design.Other mitigation measures may include:
• Install ventilation/dust collection system for compressed air cleaning of traction motors and selected roof-mounted components.
• Locate stack for potential paint booth exhaust at least 20 m from nearest property line and design stack parameters to ensure good dispersion (no rain caps).
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Transportation – Potential Effects & MitigationPotential Effects: Increased travel times during construction (Norfinch Dr. & York Gate Blvd.).Safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists.Effects on existing TTC bus service.
Mitigation:Divert traffic to parallel arterial and collector roads during traffic impact.Incorporate signing, striping and active devices into design for pedestrian and cyclist safety.Liaise with TTC to address route requirements during construction.Post appropriate signage and public notification during construction.
The construction of the Finch West LRT line has specific mitigation measures in the approved EA for the Finch Line.
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Other Mitigation Measures During Construction
Measures will be implemented during construction to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse environmental effects including:
Erosion and sedimentation control
Development and implementation of traffic management plans
Construction staging and sequencing to mitigate the potential impacts
on local businesses to the extent possible
Ongoing management and monitoring of construction activities
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Other Mitigation Measures During Operations and Maintenance
Measures will be implemented during LRT operations and maintenance to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects including:
Stormwater run-off will be treated in accordance with applicable City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and MOECC requirementsNoise, vibration and air emissions generated by LRT vehicles will be attenuated to meet MOECC standards
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Commitments to Future WorkFollowing the approval of the Finch MSF EA, Metrolinx will proceed with the delivery of the Finch West MSF through Public Private Partnership and Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP)
Through this process, Metrolinx is committed to:
Public Consultation: Consult with the public, property owners, agencies and other stakeholders during the detailed design of the MSFConstruction Mitigation: Develop mitigation plans, as necessary:
Noise, vibration and air emissions monitoring and mitigation Traffic, transit and pedestrian management strategies Utility and municipal services relocation plans Landscaping plans Soil and groundwater management study Erosion and sedimentation control plan
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Consultation Process Timelines
WE ARE HERE
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What Happens Next? Please submit MSF EA comments to the project team by July 8, 2015 Comments received will be reviewed and considered by the
project team A Consultation Summary Report will be posted on the project
website in early August 2015 Using feedback, the project team may refine mitigation and
monitoring for the site and finalize the Environmental Project Report (EPR)
A Notice of Completion will be filed in Summer 2015. The EPR will be available for a final 30-day public review period
following the Notice of Completion Visit the project website to view the latest project information
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Thank you for participating!Please get in touch with us:
WEBSITE www.metrolinx.com/finchwest
EMAIL [email protected]
PHONE 416-869-3600 ext. 5739
TTY 1-800-387-3652
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