570 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa, ON Transportation Brief Mattamy Homes. Prepared By: Stantec Consulting Ltd. Project Number:

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1 570 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa, ON Transportation Brief Mattamy Homes Prepared By: Stantec Consulting Ltd. Project Number: March 2013

2 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 TIA GUIDELINES CHECKLIST TRANSPORTATION BRIEF Report Context Municipal Address Comment: Section 1.1 Location relative to major elements of the existing transportation system (e.g. the site is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Main Street/First Street, 600m from the Maple Street Rapid Transit Station) Comment: Section 1.3 Existing land uses or permitted use provisions in the Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, etc. Comment: Section 1.2 Proposed land uses and relevant planning regulations to be used in the analysis Comment: Section 1.3 Proposed development size (building size, number of residential units, etc.) and location on site Comment: Section 1.3 Estimated date of occupancy Comment: Section 3.1 Planned phasing of development Comment: Section 3.1 Proposed number of parking spaces (not relevant for Registration of Plans of Subdivision) Comment: N/A Draft Plan of Subdivision Proposed access points and type of access (full turns, right-in/right-out, turning restrictions, etc.) Comment: Figure 3, Figure 12 Study area Comment: Figure 1 Time periods and phasing Comment: Section 1.4 Horizon years (including reference to phased development) Comment: Section 1.4 Existing Conditions Existing roads, ramps in the study area, including jurisdiction, classification, number of lanes and posted speed limit Comment: Section 2.1 Existing intersections, indicating type of control, lane configurations, turning restrictions and any other relevant data (e.g. extraordinary lane widths, grades, etc.) Comment: Section 2.1 Existing access points to adjacent developments (both sides of all roads bordering the site) Comment: Figure 3 Existing transit system, including stations and stops Comment: Section 2.2 Existing on- and off-road bicycle facilities and pedestrian sidewalks and pathway networks Comment: Section 2.3 Existing system operations (V/C, LOS) Comment: As per the pre-consultation, intersection capacity analysis was not required for this study Major trip generators/attractors within the study area should be indicated

3 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Comment: Section 2.4 Demand Forecasting Trip generation rates Comment: Section Impact Analysis Qualitative assessment of impacts on capacity; non-auto modes; on-site circulation; community Comment: Section 3.8, 3.9, 3.10 Mitigation Measures and Site Design Characteristics Location and timing of proposed changes to existing traffic controls at intersections (e.g. new traffic signals, Stop signs, etc.) Comment: Section 4.0 Mitigation measure required to offset impacts on the surface and Rapid Transit networks Comment: Section 4.0 New or modified elements of the bicycle and pedestrian networks Comment: Section 4.0 Community impact mitigation measures Comment: Section 4.0 Proposed TDM features or programs to support the site development. Comment: Section 4.0

4 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE CONTEXT PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS ROADS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL TRANSIT CYCLING AND WALKING TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND MAJOR TRIP GENERATORS FUTURE TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS HORIZON YEARS AND DEVELOPMENT PHASING MODE SHARE ASSUMPTIONS TRAFFIC FORECASTS Transportation Model Fernbank Community Traffic Forecasts / Generation TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION AND ASSIGNMENT FUTURE BACKGROUND CONDITIONS TOTAL FUTURE CONDITIONS FUTURE CONDITIONS (5 YEARS BEYOND SITE BUILD-OUT) TRANSIT SERVICE ACTIVE MODES COMMUNITY IMPACTS TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx i

5 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 List of Tables Table 1 Future Mode Share Assumptions Table 2 ITE Land Use Categories and Trip Rates Table 3 Fernbank Community Traffic Generation Table 4 Traffic Distribution from the Kanata / Stittsville Traffic Zone List of Figures Figure 1 Fernbank Community Design Plan and Location of Mattamy s Lands Figure 2 Site Plan Figure 3 Existing Intersection Configuration Figure 4 Study Area Transit Routes Figure 5 Existing Cycling Network Figure 6 Existing and Planned Pedestrian Network Figure Existing Traffic Volumes Figure 8 Fernbank Community Traffic Zones Figure 9 Site Traffic Assignment Figure Future Background Traffic Volumes Figure Total Future Traffic Volumes Figure Future Intersection Configuration Appendices: Appendix A: Traffic Data (Intersection Turning Movement Counts) Appendix B: Core Services Agreement, Novatech Appendix C: Detailed Trip Distribution and Assignment ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx E.ii

6 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE Mattamy Homes (Mattamy) proposes to develop a parcel of land located at 570 Hazeldean Road in the Fernbank Community of the City of Ottawa. As part of the draft plan of subdivision application process, pre-consultation discussions were held with City of Ottawa staff where it was determined that a Transportation Brief (TB) would be required to support the application. This TB has been prepared to assess the potential transportation implications of the proposed residential subdivision and to determine whether transportation improvements are required to support it. 1.2 CONTEXT The Fernbank Community is located in the West Urban Community of the City of Ottawa. A Community Design Plan (CDP) was prepared for the Fernbank Community which encompasses approximately 670 hectares of land between the established communities of Stittsville, Kanata West and Kanata South, and extending south from Hazeldean Road to Fernbank Road. The CDP reflects a future urban community that could contain between 10,000 and 11,000 dwelling units and 2400 jobs. Figure 1 illustrates the Fernbank CDP and the location of Mattamy s proposed development at 570 Hazeldean Road. In 2009 a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was prepared to support the CDP. The TMP assessed the future long-term transportation needs of the proposed community. The Fernbank TMP concluded that in addition to the arterial road and rapid transit networks identified in the 2003 City-wide TMP, the Fernbank CDP will require a new North-South arterial and rapid transit corridor to be extended from Hazeldean Road south to Fernbank Road. The rapid transit corridor would be located in the median of the North- South Arterial with major stations located at Hazeldean Road, Abbott Street and Fernbank Road (with minor stops occurring at some of the collector road intersections along the corridor). The TMP also recommended that on-road cycling facilities be provided along all the arterial corridors as well as Shea Road which is designated as a collector. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 1.1

7 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure 1 Fernbank Community Design Plan and Location of Mattamy s Lands Subject Site 1.3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The proposed development is located at 570 Hazeldean Road. The subject site is ha in size and will feature approximately 600 residential units. Figure 2 shows the site plan for Mattamy s portion of the Fernbank Community. Initially the Mattamy Lands will be accessed by a new site access at Terry Fox Drive at Castlefrank Road intersection. Ultimately the Fernbank Community will have multiple accesses to the surrounding boundary road network. The new access would form the fourth leg (west leg) of the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection. Other primary community access locations will ultimately be achieved along Shea Road, Abbott Street, Terry Fox Drive and Hazeldean Road. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 1.2

8 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT This TB has been carried out in accordance with the City of Ottawa Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) Guidelines. During pre-consultation discussions with the City of Ottawa, the scope of this assessment was determined to include the following: Study area intersections to include: o o o o Terry Fox Drive at Hazeldean Road Terry Fox Drive at Castlefrank Road Terry Fox Drive at Winchester Drive Internal Major Collector Intersection Transportation horizon years to include: o o o o 2012 Existing Conditions 2021 Future Background Conditions 2021 Future Conditions (Full Build-Out) 2026 Ultimate Conditions (Full Build-Out plus 5 years) Analysis time periods to include the weekday AM and PM peak hours The methodology used in the TB is summarized below: The net increase in site traffic from the proposed development will be estimated Background traffic growth in the study area will be explicitly accounted for based on known developments in the Study Area The future background traffic volumes will be combined with the net increase in site traffic volumes to determine total future traffic volumes A 2% per annum growth rate will be used to determine future traffic conditions A qualitative assessment of potential geometric improvements (i.e. turning lanes) at the study are intersections will be examined ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 1.3

9 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure 2 Site Plan ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 1.4

10 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS 2.1 ROADS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL The major roadways in the study area are described below: Hazeldean Road a four lane arterial road with a 60 km/h posted speed limit. At the intersection with Terry Fox Drive, Hazeldean Road has dual left turn lanes in the eastbound and westbound directions. Additionally, channelized right turn lanes are provided in the eastbound and westbound directions. Terry Fox Drive a four lane arterial road with a 60 km/h posted speed limit. At the intersection with Hazeldean Road, Terry Fox Drive has dual left turn lanes in the northbound and southbound directions. Additionally, channelized right turn lanes are provided in the northbound and southbound directions. Approximately 350m north of Castlefrank Road, Terry Fox Drive narrows from a four lane cross-section to a two lane cross-section. Castlefrank Road is a two lane major collector road with a 40 km/h posted speed limit. This road will meet the future access onto Terry Fox Drive for the Fernbank Community. The west leg will serve as one of the site accesses to the Fernbank Community. At the intersection with Terry Fox Drive left turn lanes exist on the southbound and westbound legs. The northbound leg has been constructed such that implementing a left turn lane will not require additional pavement, the existing asphalt surface can be repainted to accommodate this modification. Right turn lanes are not provided on any leg of the intersection. Winchester Drive / Halkirk Avenue is a two lane collector road with a 50 km/h unposted speed limit. This intersection serves as an access to the communities east and west of Terry Fox Drive, between Hazeldean Road and Castlefrank Road. The road classifications noted above are referenced from Map 6 of the City of Ottawa s Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Figure 3 illustrates the existing lane geometry and traffic controls at the study area intersections. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.5

11 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure 3 Existing Intersection Configuration ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.6

12 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH TRANSIT Transit service is provided throughout the Study Area. The existing transit network includes routes along Terry Fox Drive, Hazeldean Road and throughout the community to the east of Terry Fox Drive. Nearby routes include: Route 96 Route 201 Route 203 In addition to utilizing the adjacent road network, Route 96 passes through the Fernbank Community via Shea Road. Hazeldean Road and Shea Road are designated as transitway links. Figure 4 illustrates the local transit routes. Figure 4 Study Area Transit Routes Subject Site Source: OC Transpo System Map, Accessed October 29, 2012 ( ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.7

13 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH CYCLING AND WALKING The Study Area contains many existing cycling and pedestrian facilities. The Trans Canada Trail bi-sects the site and follows a city-owned multi-use pathway that runs along an existing hydro corridor. The Trans Canada Trail is a major east-west connection in the City s active transportation network. In addition to this facility, on-road cycling facilities are provided on Terry Fox Drive, along Hazeldean Road and paved shoulders are provided on Shea Road. Figure 5 details the existing study area cycling network and Figure 6 illustrates the existing and planned pedestrian network in the study area. Figure 5 Existing Cycling Network Subject Site Source: Ottawa Cycling Plan, January 2008 ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.8

14 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure 6 Existing and Planned Pedestrian Network Subject Site Source: Ottawa Cycling Plan, January TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND MAJOR TRIP GENERATORS Turning movement count surveys were provided by the City of Ottawa. Data was acquired from the two most recent surveys at the following intersections: Terry Fox Drive and Hazeldean Road Terry Fox Drive and Winchester Drive Terry Fox Drive and Castlefrank Road ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.9

15 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 The Fernbank Community is surrounded to the east, west and north by partially or fully developed communities. To the east is Glen Cairn, to the north are the Kanata West communities and to the west is Stittsville. The current urban boundary runs along Fernbank Road and, as such, there are no developments anticipated to occur south of the study area. As there are only a few accesses between the study area intersections, traffic volumes were balanced to maintain a logical traffic flow through the Study Area. All balancing was performed in a manner that favoured increasing volumes over decreasing volumes and, as a result, created a conservative estimate of the traffic volumes. Furthermore, existing turning movement count data that was collected prior to 2012 was adjusted to the current base year (2012) using a two percent per annum growth rate. Figure 7 details existing AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at the study area intersection. The City s traffic data is provided for reference in Appendix A. Through this examination it was determined that the study area intersections do not exhibit traffic volumes that would warrant implementation of intersection upgrades in the form of additional turning lanes. As part of the detailed engineering design process, future transportation impact studies will include detailed intersection analysis which will determine if upgrades are required at any of the study area intersections to address capacity, delay, or storage constraints. City of Ottawa parameters for implementing upgrades at the Study Area intersections were applied to determine if improvements may be required. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.10

16 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure Existing Traffic Volumes ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 2.11

17 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH FUTURE TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS 3.1 HORIZON YEARS AND DEVELOPMENT PHASING Development of the Fernbank Community has been assumed to proceed at a rate of 500 units / year starting in 2015 and continuing until full build-out is achieved by This is consistent with the rate of development assumed in the Fernbank CDP Transportation Master Plan. In terms of the Mattamy site at 570 Hazeldean Road, construction has been assumed to commence in 2015 with the site fully built and occupied by Utilizing the build rate of 500 units / year it was determined that approximately 30% of the other lands within the Fernbank Community would be completed by the site build-out horizon of By 2026, or five years beyond site build-out, 55% of the other lands within the Fernbank Community were assumed to be built with the remaining areas developing by The following future transportation horizons, therefore, have been examined: 2021 future background conditions; 2021 total future conditions (site 100% built; other areas of Fernbank Community 30% built); and 2026 future horizon (5-years beyond site build-out; other areas of Fernbank Community 55% built) 3.2 MODE SHARE ASSUMPTIONS The TRANS Committee s 2005 Origin-Destination (O-D) Survey for the National Capital Region was reviewed to ascertain the existing mode share characteristics of the Kanata / Stittsville traffic zone. The existing mode share characteristics of the Kanata / Stittsville traffic zone were then compared and adjusted to be consistent with the future mode share projections of the Fernbank CDP Transportation Master Plan. Table 1 summarizes the mode share assumptions (future conditions) applied in this study. Table 1 Future Mode Share Assumptions Mode AM PM Auto 47% 57% Passenger 17% 15% Transit 30% 25% Active Mode 6% 3% ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.12

18 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH TRAFFIC FORECASTS Transportation Model A transportation model of the Fernbank Community was developed with the future community divided into several traffic zones that followed a logical pattern of physical features (i.e. hydro corridor), primary roads (i.e. planned arterials and collectors) and proposed intersections along the boundary road network. The traffic zones were established in order to allocate / assign traffic volumes to the study area intersections. Figure 8 shows the 8 distinct traffic zones established as part of the transportation model. In total 20 properties featuring 300 ha of developable land and 9645 residential units were accounted for. Mattamy s 570 Hazeldean Road is represented by traffic zones N4 and N5. Figure 8 Fernbank Community Traffic Zones Fernbank Community Traffic Forecasts / Generation The Fernbank Community is a large development area (approximately 670 ha), of which, 570 Hazeldean represents only a small portion. The land uses and residential units contained within each of the traffic zones is based on Schedule A-3 from the Core Services Agreement prepared by Novatech and is attached in Appendix B. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.13

19 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 The Institute of Transportation (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (9 th Edition) was used to estimate traffic generated by the entire Fernbank Community including the subject site. Table 2 summarizes the ITE land use categories and trips rates obtained from the ITE Trip Generation Manual. Land Use Table 2 ITE Land Use Categories and Trip Rates Units Morning Peak Hour Afternoon Peak Hour Inbound Outbound Total Inbound Outbound Total Single Family Detached (210) Residential Condominium / Townhouse (230) Mixed Use (230) High Density (220) Table 3 summarizes the traffic generated by the Fernbank Community by traffic zone including the subject Mattamy site. As shown in Table 3, at a build rate of 500 units per year commencing in 2015, the 9,645 residential units planned for the Fernbank Community are expected to generate over 8,000 person trips during the AM peak hour and over 10,000 person trips during the PM peak hour. In addition, the Fernbank Community will generate roughly 3,800 automobile trips during the morning peak hour and roughly 5,900 automobile trips during the PM peak hour. In terms of the Mattamy component, with roughly 600 residential units the site is expected to generate approximately 500 person trips during the AM peak hour and roughly 630 person trips during the PM peak hour. Similarly, the site is expected to generate 230 automobile trips during the AM peak hour and approximately 360 automobile trips during the PM peak hour. Overall, in terms of number of units and number of trips, the Mattamy development represents roughly 6% of the Fernbank Community. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.14

20 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Zone Modes Split N1 N2 N3 N4 (Mattamy) N5 (Mattamy) S1 S2 Table 3 Fernbank Community Traffic Generation Morning Peak Hour Afternoon Peak Hour Split In Out Total In Out Total Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % N1 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % N2 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % N3 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % N4 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % N5 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % S1 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.15

21 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 S2 Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % S3 Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % S3 Subtotal 100% % Mattamy Totals 2021 Background Trips (30% Total) 2026 Background Trips (55% Total) 2034 Background Trips (100% Total) Grand Total Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % Mattamy Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % Background Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % Background Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % Background Subtotal 100% % Auto 47% % Passenger 17% % Transit 30% % Active Modes 6% % Grand Total 100% % ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.16

22 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION AND ASSIGNMENT The distribution of traffic to/from the Fernbank Community was determined through examination of the TRANS Committee s 2005 Origin-Destination (O-D) Survey. Table 4 provides a summary of the distribution of traffic from the Kanata / Stittsvile traffic zone across the four cardinal directions. Additionally, the Kanata / Stittsville traffic zone was found to contain a large percentage of internal trips (i.e. trips that do not leave the Kanata / Stittsville traffic zone). To reflect this, the district-level traffic zones (i.e. sub-zones) within the Kanata / Stittsville traffic zone were examined and the trip distribution was adjusted accordingly and is reflected in Table 4. Table 4 Traffic Distribution from the Kanata / Stittsville Traffic Zone Cardinal Direction Assignment North 35% South 5% East 55% West 5% Appendix C provides a more detailed summary of the trip distribution and assignment. Site trips were assigned to the road network based on the location of each zone relative to the proximity of planned collector and arterial roads and proposed intersections along the boundary road network. Figure 9 illustrates the assignment of site traffic to the boundary road network and study area intersections. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.17

23 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure 9 Site Traffic Assignment ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.18

24 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH FUTURE BACKGROUND CONDITIONS Future background conditions are assessed to determine transportation improvements that may be required to address growth in traffic exclusive from improvements that may be required to accommodate traffic generated by the subject development. Any improvements identified to address future background conditions are not the responsibility of the developer. Future background conditions are typically derived by calculating the annual rate of growth on a transportation facility through a review of historic traffic volumes and / or by accounting for traffic generated by other known area developments that were recently approved or that are currently in the planning approvals process. A growth rate of 2% annually was applied to existing traffic volumes at the study area intersections until the 2021 future horizon. This rate of traffic growth is consistent with the background rate of growth assumed in the Fernbank Community Design Plan TMP. In addition, the trips generated by the other areas of the Fernbank Community (i.e. all areas excluding the subject Mattamy site) were added to the boundary road network. By 2021, at a build rate of 500 units per year, approximately 30% of the other areas of the Fernbank Community will have been built. In assessing future background conditions, currently planned road network improvements must also be considered. The City s TMP identifies the widening of Terry Fox Drive (from two to four lanes) from Winchester Drive to Eagleson Road at Hope Side Road as a Phase 2 project (i.e ). Figure 10 illustrates 2021 future background traffic volumes at the study area intersections. The Fernbank Community Design Plan shows a demonstration plan which features a roundabout located within Mattamy s proposed development. The roundabout occurs at an intersection of two internal collector roads. The east/west collector road ultimately extends through the roundabout and intersects with Terry Fox Drive opposite Castlefrank Road forming a new west leg of the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection. At the time of implementation of this new leg (i.e. new access) it is logical to replace the painted-out median on the south leg, which currently balances the existing lane geometry by shadowing the southbound left turn lane, with an exclusive northbound left turn lane that will facilitate access to the Fernbank Community. The length of the storage and taper for the northbound left turn lanes will be determined through subsequent Traffic Impact Studies (TIS s) that will be submitted for each development phase. An exclusive southbound right turn lane is not anticipated to be required at Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection as the projected volume of right turning vehicles does not fall within 10 to 20 percent of the advancing southbound volumes. The newly formed west leg of the intersection should be configured to accommodate an exclusive eastbound left turn lane and a shared through / right turn lane. Traffic volumes at the internal roundabout intersection can be accommodated with a single lane roundabout. Additionally, during the detailed engineering design process, intersection capacity analysis will be performed which will determine what, if any, upgrades will be necessary to address capacity, delay or storage constraints. No other improvements are anticipated to be required at any of the remaining study area intersections. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.19

25 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure Future Background Traffic Volumes ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.20

26 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH TOTAL FUTURE CONDITIONS Total future conditions are examined to determine improvements that are required as a direct result of the development of the site. By 2021, all 600 residential units within Mattamy s proposed development are anticipated to be built and occupied. Total future traffic volumes are derived by adding site generated trips (Figure 9) to future background volumes (Figure 10) anticipated for Figure 11 illustrates 2021 total future traffic volumes at the study area intersections. As noted in Section 3.5, the newly created fourth leg (west leg) of the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection will not only provide access to the entire Fernbank Community but it will also act as a primary access to the subject site. By the 2021 total future horizon, and with the addition of site trips to the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection, the volume of southbound right turning vehicles falls within the 10 to 20 percent range of advancing volumes where an exclusive right turn lane should be considered. Given that detailed intersection performance is not part of this TB, the need for an exclusive southbound right turn lane at this intersection will be confirmed through subsequent TIS s that will be submitted for each development phase. Traffic volumes at the internal roundabout intersection can be accommodated with a single lane roundabout. Additionally, during the detailed engineering design process, intersection capacity analysis will be performed which will determine what, if any, additional upgrades may be necessary to address capacity, delay or storage constraints. Figure 12 illustrates the future lane geometry and traffic control anticipated to be required by No other improvements are anticipated to be required at any of the remaining study area intersections as a direct result of the proposed development FUTURE CONDITIONS (5 YEARS BEYOND SITE BUILD-OUT) By 2026, the study area road network will have undergone significant changes through major infrastructure projects that will influence the distribution of local traffic in significant ways. These major infrastructure projects include: Two to four lane expansion of Terry Fox Drive, south of Winchester Drive (TMP Phase ) Extension of the Fernbank Community s north-south arterial from Hazeldean Road to the Palladium Road / Highway 417 Interchange (TMP Phase 3 - beyond 2022) Implementation of the Hope Side Road Extension to the 416 (TMP Phase 2 or potentially Phase 3 due to delays in the EA process) Due to the vague timing of some of these projects, as well as the relative unpredictable nature of predicting their influence on future traffic patterns, this TB did not explicitly attempt to quantify conditions in Predicting the implications of these projects is more appropriately addressed at a City-wide level through the preparation of Transportation Master Plans or Secondary Plans. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.21

27 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure Total Future Traffic Volumes ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.22

28 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 Figure Future Intersection Configuration ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.23

29 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 It is noted that the Fernbank Community Design Plan TMP has shown that with the improvements identified in the TMP that capacity across the Hazeldean Road screenline will be sufficient to accommodate the build-out of the Fernbank Community. Furthermore, transportation conditions for the 2026 horizon (5 years beyond site build-out) will be assessed in future TISs prepared at the detailed engineering design stage. 3.8 TRANSIT SERVICE In order to achieve the citywide 30% modal split targets, transit needs to be accommodated as an integral part of the community structure from the outset of development. The interim transit service provisions for the Fernbank Community are outlined in the Fernbank Community Design Plan and are summarized below. During early stages of the development of the entire Fernbank community, transit service will be provided along the arterial and collector roadways as they are phased into the development. During the interim, until a more continuous network of roads is developed, existing routes from surrounding communities in Kanata could be rerouted to service the developing areas of Fernbank including Mattamy s proposed development. It is recommended that Mattamy and the City enter into an early transit service agreement. The cost to provide the transit service would be paid by the developer until such time that the number of units occupied reaches a ridership level which can be sustained by the City in order to meet the minimum financial performance standard. The long-term ultimate transit route network would likely feature two local routes providing service to the Fernbank community and connecting the community with the Stittsville, Kanata West and Kanata communities. One route would provide service in the north-south direction in the eastern portion of the community while the other route would provide service in the east-west direction through the middle of the community. Furthermore, a Transitway route will be provided along the main north/south arterial. 3.9 ACTIVE MODES The Fernbank CDP reinforces the City of Ottawa s desire to encourage cycling and walking as viable transportation modes. The existing TransCanada Trail bisects the Fernbank community in an east-west direction and runs just south of the Mattamy development. The trail will continue to function as a major multi-use pathway serving the West Urban Community as a whole. Site plan provisions should allow for direct connections to be made to the trail wherever possible. The CDP also identifies off road pathways within the hydro corridor to the south of Mattamy s development as well as off road pathways within the Glen Cairn Stormwater facility to the east. Direct connections to these facilities should be accommodated within the site plan. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.24

30 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 In addition, sidewalks should be provided on both sides of arterial and collector roads and, where deemed appropriate, on one side of local roads COMMUNITY IMPACTS The Fernbank Community will utilize land that was previously utilized for agricultural purposes. Developing this land will create connections between the communities to the east and west of the Fernbank Community. Additionally, a new north south arterial link will be created that will also provide for a new dedicated transit link. These new facilities will provide capacity and connectivity for both the existing and new traffic in the Study Area. The completion of this community will provide the opportunity to complete transit, cycling and pedestrian links for the existing communities. Impacts to the surrounding communities will only occur on the arterial roads. Cut-through traffic from the Fernbank Community to the surrounding communities will be minimal, as commuters will be drawn to the arterial road system TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT This development has been planned, through the CDP process, to accommodate transit and active transportation modes. This will offer the residents a variety of commuting opportunities. The CDP shows a transit station in the north, middle and south of the property, along the proposed transit corridor. The opportunity also exists for many local transit connections to be made throughout the community. It will require consultation with OC Transpo to determine the required routing and number of buses to be used throughout the community. As the proposed development is a residential subdivision no further Transportation Demand Management initiatives have been investigated or are being planned. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 3.25

31 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS The Transportation Brief has found the following: Mattamy s proposed development at 570 Hazeldean Road is ha in size and will feature approximately 600 residential units split fairly equally between single detached and townhouse dwelling units. Construction is anticipated to commence by 2015 and be completed by The proposed development is expected to generate approximately 500 person trips during the AM peak hour and roughly 630 person trips during the PM peak hour. Similarly, the site is expected to generate 230 automobile trips during the AM peak hour and approximately 360 automobile trips during the PM peak hour. Overall, in terms of number of units and number of trips, the Mattamy development represents roughly 6% of the Fernbank Community which will contain approximately 9,645 residential units. Primary access to the proposed development will be achieved at the Terry Fox Drive and Castlefrank Road intersection where a new leg (west leg) will be created. Under existing conditions the intersections in the study area do not exhibit any characteristics that would indicate that immediate upgrades are necessary. The study area is well served by transit and there are good opportunities for cycling and walking trips using the existing road and sidewalk networks. By the 2021 future background horizon, it is recommended that the painted-out median on the south leg of the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection be replaced by an exclusive northbound left turn lane in order to facilitate access to the Fernbank Community. The newly formed west leg of this intersection should be designed to accommodate an exclusive eastbound left turn lane and a shared through / right turn lane. No other improvements are anticipated to be required at any of the other study area intersections to accommodate 2021 future background conditions. During the 2021 future background horizon traffic volumes at the internal roundabout intersection can be accommodated with a single lane roundabout. By the 2021 total future horizon the volume of southbound right turning vehicles at the Terry Fox Drive / Castlefrank Road intersection will fall within the 10 to 20 percent range of advancing volumes where an exclusive right turn lane should be considered. Given that detailed intersection performance is not part of this TB, the need for an exclusive southbound right turn lane at this intersection will be confirmed through subsequent TIS s that will be submitted for each development phase. During the 2021 total future horizon traffic volumes at the internal roundabout intersection can be accommodated with a single lane roundabout. ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 4.26

32 570 HAZELDEAN ROAD, OTTAWA, ON TRANSPORTATION BRIEF MARCH 2013 By 2026, the study area road network will have undergone significant changes through major infrastructure projects that will influence the distribution of local traffic in significant ways. These major infrastructure projects include: o Two to four lane expansion of Terry Fox Drive, south of Winchester Drive (TMP Phase ) o o Extension of the Fernbank Community s north-south arterial from Hazeldean Road to the Palladium Road / Highway 417 Interchange (TMP Phase 3 - beyond 2022) Implementation of the Hope Side Road Extension to Highway 416 (TMP Phase 2 or potentially Phase 3 due to delays in the EA process) It is recommended that Mattamy and the City of Ottawa enter into an early transit service agreement. The cost to provide the transit service would be paid by the developer until such time that the number of units occupied reaches a ridership level which can be sustained by the City in order to meet the minimum financial performance standard. Provisions for active transportation modes have been well accounted for in the Fernbank CDP. Further site plan provisions should allow for direct connections to be made to the existing TransCanada Trail to the south and to the off road pathway within the Glen Gairn Stormwater facility to the east. In addition, sidewalks should be provided on both sides of arterial and collector roads and, where deemed appropriate, on one side of local roads. Based on the transportation evaluation and the impacts that have been anticipated in this study, the proposed development of 570 Hazeldean Road should be permitted to proceed to the next phase of the approvals process. This study is consistent with the findings of the Fernbank CDP Transportation Master Plan and the objectives of the City of Ottawa Transportation Master Plan. Further TIAs will be required once the registration of the site plan of each phase of the development commences. Rob Vastag, MCIP, RPP Project Manager Mark Crockford, Engineering Intern Traffic Analyst ml w:\active\ _fernbankdraftplancommunitytransportationstudy\reports\fernbank tb - final222.docx 4.27

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77 CORE SERVICES AGREEMENT - SCHEDULE A-3 Fernbank CDP Site Statistic Summary PIN ADDRESS OWNER GROSS AREA (ha) CONSTRAINT AREAS HYDRO EASEMENT FLOODPLAIN/ RIPARIAN OPEN SPACE NET AREA (ha) NET AREA (% BY TOTAL) NET AREA (% BY MAJOR LAND OWNERS) ROAD WIDENING PARKS SWM ARTERIAL ROAD TRANSIT/ PARAMEDIC INST. COMM. MIXED ROADS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY DENSITY RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS DEDICATION (ha) REQ'D PARK CRT Development Inc % 25.47% Fernbank Rd Ontario Ltd % 19.80% Hazeldean Rd. Kizell Management Corporation % 16.57% Abbott-Fernbank Holdings Inc % 11.50% Hazeldean Rd Ontario Ltd % 8.56% Hazeldean Rd. Mattamy (Fernbank) Limited % 5.78% Fernbank Rd Ontario Ltd % 4.86% Hazeldean Rd. MVCA % Fernbank Rd Ontario Inc % 3.82% fronts on Terry Fox Dr. SPB Developments Inc % 2.07% Hazeldean Rd. Double Deck Golf Centre Ltd % fronts on Abbott St. City of Ottawa (Goulbourn TWP) % Fernbank Rd. Kanata Shopping Centres Limited % 1.58% Terry Fox Dr. City of Ottawa (Trans Canada Trail) % Fernbank Rd. R. & S. Stone % Fernbank Rd. D. & A. Jones % Fernbank Rd. D. Duncan, J. Richmond % City of Ottawa (Abbott Street Extension) % fronts on Terry Fox Dr. HEPC of Ontario % Kincardine Dr. Claridge Homes Inc % fronts on Fernbank Rd. Margard Builders ltd % fronts on Fernbank Rd. Margard Builders ltd % Hazeldean Rd N.Craig/B.McGee % Fernbank Rd. M. & W. Burnett % Fernbank Rd. M. & J. Hamel % Fernbank Rd. E. & D. Moore % Hazeldean Rd. K. Watson % Fernbank Rd. M. & G. Moore % City of Ottawa (Shea Road) % City of Ottawa (Hazeldean Road) % TOTAL % % Notes 1) Gross Area measured from the Demonstraton Plan using a Compiled Legal drawing (does not exactly match individual legal plans ) 2) Net Area = Gross Area - Constraint Areas (i.e. Hydro Easement + Flood Plain / Riparian Corridor + Open Space) 3) Overlapping Land Use: Constraint Areas are calculated before development land (Residential, Roads, Parks, SWM, ICI) 4) Linear Pathway areas (adjacent Stittsville and Pond 8) are designated Parks 5) CRT UNA Woodlot area is designated Low Density Residential land in this spreadsheet; it is assumed the land will be developed (i.e. City will NOT purchase this parcel). 6) Open Space parcels on the Cavanagh and Jones properties are allocated Low Density Residential as there is no development constraint. 7) Riparian corridor (Monahan, Hazeldean, Carp Tributary) constraint zones calculated per hatched area on Demonstration Plan. 8) Hydro Easement parallel Shea Rd: calculation of Net Area corrected for apparent error in location on Compiled Legal (affects CRT, Cavanagh and Jones) 9) Total Units calculated based on low end of density range in CDP: Units per Hectare are (Low Density=26, Medium Density=50, High Density=60, 50% of Mixed Use=80) Oct.13/09: Del Lands, Corrected Area of Transit (Park n' Ride) from 2.80ha to 2.48ha Mar.16/10: CRT Developments Inc. purchased land from Brookfield May 27/10: SmartCentres Land purchased from Van Gaal Jun. 2/10: SmartCentres purchased land PIN (5371 Fernbank Road) & PIN (5355 Fernbank Road); R.C. Church at 1489 Shea Rd Net Area changed to 0.00 (existing facility) Jul.29/10: All areas recalculated using latest Demonstration Plan (May 17, 2010). Church Block on Shea Rd removed from calcs. "Roads/Residential" column, replaced with specific area columns for Roads, Low, Medium, and High Density Residential. Added column for Units, Park Area Dedication, and Over/Under Park Dedication. City of Ottawa 2.40ha moved from Open Space to Park. Aug. 31/10: Corrected Monarch Hydro/Medium Density Areas. Corrected City District Park Area (excludes city-owned lands in Abbott Street Extension). Sep. 8/10: City of Ottawa (Abbott Street Extension) 1.56ha area designation changed from Parks to Open Space. Calculations exclude new park on Mattamy lands. Feb. 25/11: Pleasant Valley Lands added to Monarch-Cardel May 31/11: Added to Monarch-Cardel 5395 Fernbank (A.Van Doormaal) and 5385 Fernbank (G.VanDoormaal) Nov. 3/11: Updated SmartCentres Parkland Dedication area Apr. 2/12: Changed 'common names' to legal names; updated PIN information and format OVER/ UNDER M:\2001\101108\DATA\Calculations\Site Statistics\Site Statistic Summary ( ).xls