Roadway Traffic Noise Assessment. 407 Nelson Street Ottawa, Ontario

407 Nelson Street Ottawa, Ontario REPORT: GWE17-042 Traffic Noise Prepared For: Tony Kazarian AK Global Management Inc. 680 Eagleson Road Ottawa, Ontario K2M 2G9 Canada Prepared By: Omar Daher, B.Eng., EIT, Noise Specialist Joshua Foster, P.Eng., Partner April 12, 2017 127 Walgreen Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0 T (613) 836-0934 www.gradientwind.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document describes a roadway traffic noise assessment performed for a proposed four-storey residential development located at 407, 411, and 417 Nelson Street in Ottawa, Ontario. The major source of transportation noise is Somerset Street East. Figure 1 illustrates a complete site plan with surrounding context. The assessment is based on: (i) theoretical noise prediction methods that conform to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) and City of Ottawa requirements; (ii) noise level criteria as specified by the City of Ottawa s Environmental Noise Control Guidelines (ENCG); (iii) future vehicular traffic volumes based on the City of Ottawa s Official Plan roadway classifications; and (iv) site plan drawings received from Robertson Martin Architects dated March 31 st, 2017. The results of the current analysis indicate that noise levels will range between 39 and 46 dba during the daytime period (07:00-23:00) and between 31 and 38 dba during the nighttime period (23:00-07:00). The highest noise level (i.e. 46 dba) occurs along the south facing façade of the development, which is nearest to Somerset Street East. As all noise levels are below the ENCG criteria of 55 dba, no additional mitigation measures are needed. As outdoor noise levels are less than 55 dba, indoor noise levels below 45 dba are expected. i

CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION... 1 2. TERMS OF REFERENCE... 1 3. OBJECTIVES... 1 4. METHODOLOGY... 2 4.1 Background... 2 4.2 Roadway Traffic Noise... 2 4.2.1 Criteria for Roadway Traffic Noise... 2 4.2.2 Roadway Traffic Volumes... 3 4.2.3 Theoretical Transportation Noise Predictions... 4 4.3 Indoor Noise Calculations... 4 5. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION... 5 5.1 Roadway Traffic Noise Levels... 5 6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS... 5 FIGURES APPENDICES: Appendix A STAMSON 5.04 Input and Output Data ii

1. INTRODUCTION Gradient Wind Engineering Inc. (GWE) was retained by AK Global Construction & Development Inc. to undertake a roadway traffic noise assessment of a proposed four-storey residential development located at 407, 411, and 417 Nelson Street in Ottawa, Ontario. This report summarizes the methodology, results, and recommendations related to this roadway traffic noise assessment. GWE s scope of work involved assessing exterior and interior noise levels generated by local roadway traffic. The assessment was performed based on theoretical noise calculation methods conforming to the City of Ottawa 1 and Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) 2 guidelines. Noise calculations were based on architectural drawings received from Robertson Martin Architects dated March 31 st, 2017, with future traffic volumes corresponding to the City of Ottawa s Official Plan (OP) roadway classifications. 2. TERMS OF REFERENCE The focus of this roadway traffic noise assessment is a proposed four-storey residential building. The site is located near the Nelson Street and Osgoode intersection. The footprint of the building is expected to encompass the land comprising 407, 411, and 417 Nelson Street. The building is expected to be 14.4 metres above grade. Surrounding the site are residential properties in all directions. A potential outdoor amenity space is located east of the development. The major source of transportation noise is Somerset Street. Figure 1 illustrates a complete site plan with surrounding context. 3. OBJECTIVES The main goals of this work are to: (i) calculate the future noise levels on the study building produced by local roadway traffic, and (ii) ensure that interior and exterior noise levels do not exceed the allowable limits specified by the City of Ottawa s Environmental Noise Control Guidelines as outlined in Section 4 of this report. 1 City of Ottawa Environmental Noise Control Guidelines, January 2016 2 Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guidelines, Publication NPC-300, Queens Printer for Ontario, Toronto, 2013 1

4. METHODOLOGY 4.1 Background Noise can be defined as any obtrusive sound. It is created at a source, transmitted through a medium, such as air, and intercepted by a receiver. Noise may be characterized in terms of the power of the source or the sound pressure at a specific distance. While the power of a source is characteristic of that particular source, the sound pressure depends on the location of the receiver and the path that the noise takes to reach the receiver. Measurement of noise is based on the decibel unit, dba, which is a logarithmic ratio referenced to a standard noise level (2 10-5 Pascals). The A suffix refers to a weighting scale, which better represents how the noise is perceived by the human ear. With this scale, a doubling of power results in a 3 dba increase in measured noise levels and is just perceptible to most people. An increase of 10 dba is often perceived to be twice as loud. 4.2 Roadway Traffic Noise 4.2.1 Criteria for Roadway Traffic Noise For vehicle traffic, the equivalent sound energy level, L eq, provides a measure of the time varying noise levels, which is well correlated with the annoyance of sound. It is defined as the continuous sound level, which has the same energy as a time varying noise level over a period of time. For roadways, the L eq is commonly calculated based on a 16-hour (L eq16) daytime (07:00-23:00) / 8-hour (L eq8) nighttime (23:00-07:00) split to assess its impact on residential buildings. The City of Ottawa s Environmental Noise Control Guidelines (ENCG) specifies that the recommended indoor noise limit range (that is relevant to this study) is 45 and 40 dba for living rooms and sleeping quarters respectively, as listed in Table 1. 2

TABLE 1: INDOOR SOUND LEVEL CRITERIA (ROAD & RAIL) 3 Type of Space Time Period Road L eq (dba) General offices, reception areas, retail stores, etc. 07:00 23:00 50 45 Living/dining/den areas of residences, hospitals, schools, nursing/retirement homes, day-care centres, theatres, places of worship, libraries, individual or semi-private offices, conference rooms, etc. Rail 07:00 23:00 45 40 Sleeping quarters of hotels/motels 23:00 07:00 45 40 Sleeping quarters of residences, hospitals, nursing/retirement homes, etc. 23:00 07:00 40 35 Predicted noise levels at the plane of window (POW) and outdoor living area (OLA) dictate the action required to achieve the recommended sound levels. An open window is considered to provide a 10 dba reduction in noise while a standard closed window is capable of providing a minimum 20 dba noise reduction. Therefore, where noise levels exceed 55 dba daytime and 50 dba nighttime, the ventilation for the building should consider the need for having windows and doors closed, which normally triggers the need for central air conditioning (or similar systems). Where noise levels exceed 65 dba daytime and 60 dba nighttime, building components will require higher levels of sound attenuation. 4.2.2 Roadway Traffic Volumes The ENCG dictates that noise calculations should consider future sound levels based on a roadway s classification at the mature state of development. Therefore, traffic volumes are based on the roadway classifications outlined in the City of Ottawa s Official Plan (OP) and Transportation Master Plan 4 which provide additional details on future roadway expansions. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) volumes are then based on data in Table B1 of the ENCG for each roadway classification. Table 2 (below) summarizes the AADT values used for each roadway included in this assessment. 3 Adapted from ENCG 2016 Tables 2.2b and 2.2c 4 City of Ottawa Transportation Master Plan, November 2013 3

TABLE 2: ROADWAY TRAFFIC DATA Segment Roadway / Transit Class Speed Limit (km/h) Traffic Volumes Somerset Street East 2-UCU 40 8,000 4.2.3 Theoretical Transportation Noise Predictions Noise predictions were performed with the aid of the MOECC computerized noise assessment program, STAMSON 5.04, for road and rail analysis. Appendix A includes the STAMSON 5.04 input and output data. Roadway traffic noise calculations were performed by treating each roadway segment as separate line sources of noise, and by using existing building locations as noise barriers. In addition to the traffic volumes summarized in Table 2, theoretical noise predictions were based on the following parameters: Truck traffic on all roadways was taken to comprise 5% heavy trucks and 7% medium trucks, as per ENCG requirements for noise level predictions The day/night split was taken to be 92% / 8% respectively for all streets Absorptive and reflective intermediate ground surfaces based on specific source-receiver path ground characteristics Topography considered in height parameters Noise receptors were strategically placed at 5 locations around the study area (see Figure 2). 4.3 Indoor Noise Calculations The difference between outdoor and indoor noise levels is the noise attenuation provided by the building envelope. According to common industry practice, complete walls and individual wall elements are rated according to the Sound Transmission Class (STC). The STC ratings of common residential walls built in conformance with the Ontario Building Code (2012) typically exceed STC 35, depending on exterior cladding, thickness and interior finish details. For example, concrete and masonry walls can achieve STC 50 or more. Curtain wall systems typically provide around STC 35, depending on the glazing elements. Standard good quality double-glazed non-operable windows can have STC ratings ranging from 25 to 40, depending on the window manufacturer, pane thickness and inter-pane spacing. As previously mentioned, the windows are the known weak point in a partition. 4

As discussed in Section 4.2.1, when daytime noise levels (from road and rail sources) at the plane of the window exceed 65 dba, calculations must be performed to evaluate the sound transmission quality of the building components to ensure acceptable indoor noise levels. 5. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 5.1 Roadway Traffic Noise Levels The results of the roadway traffic noise calculations are summarized in Table 3 below. A complete set of input and output data from all STAMSON 5.04 calculations are available in Appendix A. Receptor Number TABLE 3: EXTERIOR NOISE LEVELS DUE TO ROADWAY TRAFFIC SOURCES Plane of Window Receptor Location Noise Level (dba) Day Night 1 POW-North Façade- 4 th floor 39 31 2 POW-West Façade- 4 th floor 46 38 3 POW-South Façade- 4 th floor 46 38 4 POW-East Façade- 4 th floor 40 32 5 OLA-Grade level 43 35 6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The results of the current analysis indicate that noise levels will range between 39 and 46 dba during the daytime period (07:00-23:00) and between 31 and 38 dba during the nighttime period (23:00-07:00). The highest noise level (i.e. 46 dba) occurs along the development s south facing façade, which are nearest to Somerset Street East. As all noise levels are below the ENCG criteria of 55 dba, no additional mitigation measures are needed. As outdoor noise levels are less than 55 dba, indoor noise levels below 45 dba are expected. 5

APPENDIX A STAMSON 5.04 - INPUT AND OUTPUT DATA A1

STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 06-04-2017 15:39:54 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: r1.te Description: Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Road data, segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 90.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 129.00 / 129.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -90.00 deg Angle2 : 90.00 deg Barrier height : 14.40 m Barrier receiver distance : 0.10 / 0.10 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A2

Results segment # 1: Somerset (day) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 12.68! 81.68 ROAD (0.00 + 38.95 + 0.00) = 38.95 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90 90 0.00 63.96 0.00-9.34 0.00 0.00 0.00-15.66 38.95 Segment Leq : 38.95 dba Total Leq All Segments: 38.95 dba A3

Results segment # 1: Somerset (night) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 12.68! 81.68 ROAD (0.00 + 31.36 + 0.00) = 31.36 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90 90 0.00 56.36 0.00-9.34 0.00 0.00 0.00-15.66 31.36 Segment Leq : 31.36 dba Total Leq All Segments: 31.36 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 38.95 (NIGHT): 31.36 A4

STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 06-04-2017 15:40:02 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: r2.te Description: Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Road data, segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Angle1 Angle2 : 0.00 deg 17.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface) Receiver source distance : 100.00 / 100.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : 0.00 deg Angle2 : 8.00 deg Barrier height : 10.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 6.00 / 6.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A5

Road data, segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day/night) - Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 2: Somerset 2 (day/night) - Angle1 Angle2 : 17.00 deg 90.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface) Receiver source distance : 100.00 / 100.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : 17.00 deg Angle2 : 90.00 deg Barrier height : 6.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 89.00 / 89.00 m Source elevation : 63.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A6

Results segment # 1: Somerset (day) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 11.43! 80.43 ROAD (0.00 + 42.19 + 42.71) = 45.47 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq 0 8 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.24-13.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.19* 0 8 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.24-13.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.19 8 17 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.24-13.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.71 * Bright Zone! Segment Leq : 45.47 dba A7

Results segment # 1: Somerset (night) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 11.43! 80.43 ROAD (0.00 + 34.60 + 35.11) = 37.87 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq 0 8 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.24-13.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.60* 0 8 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.24-13.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 34.60 8 17 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.24-13.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.11 * Bright Zone! Segment Leq : 37.87 dba A9

Results segment # 2: Somserset 2 (night) Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -2.61! 66.39 ROAD (0.00 + 27.84 + 0.00) = 27.84 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq 17 90 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.24-3.92 0.00 0.00-16.36 27.84 Segment Leq : 27.84 dba Total Leq All Segments: 38.28 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 45.88 (NIGHT): 38.28 A10

STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 10-04-2017 13:29:25 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: r3.te Description: Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Road data, segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 90.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface) Receiver source distance : 97.00 / 97.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -90.00 deg Angle2 : 90.00 deg Barrier height : 6.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 88.00 / 88.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 59.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A11

Results segment # 1: Somerset (day) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 3.46! 62.46 ROAD (0.00 + 45.55 + 0.00) = 45.55 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90 90 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.11 0.00 0.00 0.00-10.30 45.55 Segment Leq : 45.55 dba Total Leq All Segments: 45.55 dba A12

Results segment # 1: Somerset (night) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 3.46! 62.46 ROAD (0.00 + 37.95 + 0.00) = 37.95 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90 90 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.11 0.00 0.00 0.00-10.30 37.95 Segment Leq : 37.95 dba Total Leq All Segments: 37.95 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 45.55 (NIGHT): 37.95 A13

STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 06-04-2017 15:40:14 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: r4.te Description: Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Road data, segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg -22.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 103.00 / 103.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -90.00 deg Angle2 : -22.00 deg Barrier height : 10.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 92.00 / 92.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A14

Road data, segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day/night) - Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day/night) - Angle1 Angle2 : -22.00 deg 0.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 103.00 / 103.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -15.00 deg Angle2 : 0.00 deg Barrier height : 10.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 92.00 / 92.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A15

Results segment # 1: Somerset (day) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.24! 62.76 ROAD (0.00 + 33.11 + 0.00) = 33.11 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90-22 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.37-4.23 0.00 0.00-18.25 33.11 Segment Leq : 33.11 dba A16

Results segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day) Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.24! 62.76 ROAD (38.70 + 24.80 + 0.00) = 38.87 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -22-15 0.32 63.96 0.00-11.08-14.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.70-15 0 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.37-10.79 0.00 0.00-20.00 24.80 Segment Leq : 38.87 dba Total Leq All Segments: 39.89 dba Results segment # 1: Somerset (night) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.24! 62.76 ROAD (0.00 + 25.52 + 0.00) = 25.52 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90-22 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.37-4.23 0.00 0.00-18.25 25.52 Segment Leq : 25.52 dba A17

Results segment # 2: Somserset 2 (night) Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.24! 62.76 ROAD (31.11 + 17.20 + 0.00) = 31.28 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -22-15 0.32 56.36 0.00-11.08-14.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.11-15 0 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.37-10.79 0.00 0.00-20.00 17.20 Segment Leq : 31.28 dba Total Leq All Segments: 32.30 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 39.89 (NIGHT): 32.30 A18

STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 10-04-2017 14:30:51 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: r5.te Description: Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Road data, segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 1: Somerset (day/night) Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg -24.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 113.00 / 113.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -90.00 deg Angle2 : -24.00 deg Barrier height : 10.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 53.00 / 53.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A19

Road data, segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day/night) - Car traffic volume : 6477/563 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 515/45 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 368/32 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 40 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 8000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 7.00 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 5.00 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 92.00 Data for Segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day/night) - Angle1 Angle2 : -24.00 deg 13.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 113.00 / 113.00 m Receiver height : 12.70 / 12.70 m Topography : 2 (Flat/gentle slope; with barrier) Barrier angle1 : -12.00 deg Angle2 : 13.00 deg Barrier height : 10.00 m Barrier receiver distance : 104.00 / 104.00 m Source elevation : 59.00 m Receiver elevation : 69.00 m Barrier elevation : 69.00 m Reference angle : 0.00 A20

Results segment # 1: Somerset (day) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 2.75! 71.75 ROAD (0.00 + 38.51 + 0.00) = 38.51 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90-24 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.77-4.36 0.00 0.00-12.32 38.51 Segment Leq : 38.51 dba A21

Results segment # 2: Somserset 2 (day) Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.82! 62.18 ROAD (40.51 + 26.61 + 0.00) = 40.68 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -24-12 0.32 63.96 0.00-11.61-11.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 40.51-12 13 0.00 63.96 0.00-8.77-8.57 0.00 0.00-20.00 26.61 Segment Leq : 40.68 dba Total Leq All Segments: 42.74 dba Results segment # 1: Somerset (night) - Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! 2.75! 71.75 ROAD (0.00 + 30.91 + 0.00) = 30.91 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -90-24 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.77-4.36 0.00 0.00-12.32 30.91 Segment Leq : 30.91 dba A22

Results segment # 2: Somserset 2 (night) Source height = 1.50 m Barrier height for grazing incidence Source! Receiver! Barrier! Elevation of Height (m)! Height (m)! Height (m)! Barrier Top (m) +-+-+ 1.50! 12.70! -6.82! 62.18 ROAD (32.92 + 19.02 + 0.00) = 33.09 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq -24-12 0.32 56.36 0.00-11.61-11.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.92-12 13 0.00 56.36 0.00-8.77-8.57 0.00 0.00-20.00 19.02 Segment Leq : 33.09 dba Total Leq All Segments: 35.15 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 42.74 (NIGHT): 35.15 A23