Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Draft Land Use Scenarios – Technical Backgrounder October, 2019

Appendix A. Community Services and Facilities Inventory Appendix B. MTSA Best Practices Appendix C. Public Engagement Workshop Summaries Appendix D. TAC Meeting #1 Summary

Appendix A: Community Services and Facilities Inventory

Summary of Community Services and Facilities Inventory Bronte Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Study April 24, 2019

This document provides a summary of the inventory of existing community services and facilities (CS&F) within 1.6 kilometres of the Bronte GO Station, prepared as part of the Bronte Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Study.

The facilities, shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 1 below, include publicly-funded schools, cultural facilities, libraries, child care centres, parks, community and recreation centres, and human/social and emergency services. Although the MTSA Study Area focuses on lands within 800 metres of the Bronte GO Station, a wider 1.6 kilometre service Catchment Area is considered to capture facilities in the “first mile” and “last mile” of transit trips that would serve existing and new residents in the Study Area. The 1.6 kilometre radius that delineates the service Catchment Area is shown in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1: Location of Community Services and Facilities Within the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area

Community services and facilities that are currently available within the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area are described below.

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Schools

There are two public schools within the CS&F Catchment Area. Gladys Speers Public School and Brookdale Public School are located near the periphery of the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area. Both schools are public elementary schools. Gladys Speers Public School offers educational programs for students from Junior Kindergarten up until Grade 6, while Brookdale Public School offers programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Neither school offers French Immersion programming. While there are currently no Catholic schools located inside the CS&F Catchment Area, the Halton Catholic District School Board has indicated that a new facility (St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School) is under construction on the site of the former St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, located at 479 Warminster Drive.

Schools that are in close proximity to, but are not within, the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area include St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School, St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, and Pilgrim Wood Elementary School. Both St. Dominic and St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary Schools offer educational programs for students between Kindergarten and Grade 8. Pilgrim Wood Elementary School also offers programs for students ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, as well as French Immersion for students starting in Grade 2.

Kinderhuis Montessori Preschool is also located within the CS&F Catchment Area, but is a private school and therefore is not accounted for in this inventory.

Libraries

Oakville Public Library has six library branches across the Town of Oakville, none of which are located within the CS&F Catchment Area. As indicated in Table 2, the Glen Abby Branch and the Woodside Branch are the nearest locations outside of the CS&F Catchment Area.

Child Care

There are five licensed child care centres within the CS&F Catchment Area. All five of these child care centres are licensed by the Province of Ontario and managed/administered by the Regional Municipality of Halton. The existing child care centres are distributed throughout the CS&F Catchment Area and are listed by name in Table 1.

There are seven additional child care centres located outside of, but in close proximity to, the CS&F Catchment Area. These seven child care centres are listed in Table 2, but are not shown in Figure 1 for the purpose of this summary.

Parks, Open Space, and Natural Area

Within the CS&F Catchment Area, there is an existing 57 hectares of parks, open space, and natural areas. The majority of the parkland and open space areas are located along the periphery of the CS&F Catchment Area. The existing parks and open spaces can be classified as being one of four categories: Neighbourhood Park, Community Park, Community Link Park, and Minor Valley Park. Table 1 identifies the individual parks by name, size, and location.

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Neighbourhood Parks and Community Parks are typically between 1.0 and 2.0 hectares in size, and tend to be located in proximity to residential areas and/or schools. Community Link Parks generally surround trail networks, and therefore are linear in shape. They tend to serve as a connection between larger parks, and can also function as a buffer between various land uses. Minor Valley Parks tend to be larger in size, as they follow natural topographic features. The Minor Valley Parks run through the northwest and eastern edges of the CS&F Catchment Area and connect to a larger network of parkland through the Town of Oakville.

The Merton Cemetery is also located within the CS&F Catchment Area. While this is classified as open space, it is not considered as part of the total public parkland and open space area within the CS&F Catchment Area.

Community and Recreation Facilities

The largest community centre within the CS&F Catchment Area is Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. There is also an outdoor pool and ice rink within the CS&F Catchment Area.

Human and Social Services

Within the CS&F Catchment Area, there are three human and social services that are publicly funded. These include family support services and senior’s programs.

Emergency Services

There is one fire station located at the edge of the CS&F Catchment Area. This is the only emergency service located within the CS&F Catchment Area. There is also a fire training centre located on the periphery of the CS&F Catchment Area.

TABLE 1: Community Services and Facilities Within the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area

No. on Service/Facility Name Service/Facility Type Location Figure 1

Schools 1 Gladys Speers Public School Halton District School 2150 Samway Rd Board 2 Brookdale Public School Halton District School 1195 Bridge Rd Board Child Care Centres 3 Monkey See Monkey Do/Abbeywood Halton Region 1395 Abbeywood Dr 4 Kinderhuis Montessori Halton Region 785 Pacific Rd 5 Oakville Family YMCA SACC - Gladys Halton Region 2150 Samway Rd Speers 6 Smart Little Children Daycare Centre Halton Region 2195 Wyecroft Rd 7 Today's Family - Brookdale Halton Region 1195 Bridge Rd

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Parks, Open Space, and Natural Area 8 Brookdale Park - 1.05 hectares (fully Neighbourhood Park 1215 Bridge Road within study area) containing a softball diamond 9 Hopedale Park - 2.06 hectares (fully Neighbourhood Park 1436 Tansley Drive within study area) containing a soccer field, softball diamond, tennis court, and playground 10 Seabrook Park - 2.08 hectares (fully Neighbourhood Park 2069 Seabrook Drive within study area) 11 Rebecca Gardens - 1.28 hectares (fully Neighbourhood Park 2149 Shelley Road within study area) containing a soccer field and playground 12 Langtry Park - 2.70 hectares (fully within Neighbourhood Park 2186 Brays Lane study area) containing softball diamond, outdoor ice rink, and playground 13 Queen Elizabeth Park – 9.0 hectares (fully Community Park 2302 Bridge Road within study area) 14 Glen Abbey Trail 2 - 2.12 hectares within Community Link Park North quadrant, largely the catchment area (8.32 in total) outside of Catchment Area (no specific address) 15 Indian Ridge Trail 1 - 4.04 hectares within Community Link Park North quadrant near edge the catchment area (4.83 in total) of Catchment Area (no specific address) 16 Fourteen Mile Creek Trail 2 - 23.09 Minor Valley Northwest quadrant near hectares within the catchment area Langtry Park (no specific (76.19 in total) address) 17 Brook Valley Park – 5.21 hectares within Minor Valley 363 Warminster Drive the catchment area (8.30 in total) 18 Brays Trail – 3.01 hectares within the Minor Valley North quadrant, runs catchment area (4.08 in total) through residential areas (no specific address) 19 McCraney Creek Trail South 2 – 0.50 Minor Valley North quadrant, runs hectares within the catchment area (9.90 through residential areas in total) (no specific address)

Community and Recreation Facilities 20 Brookdale Pool Outdoor Pool 1215 Bridge Rd 21 Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Community Centre, Pool, 2302 and 2310 Bridge Cultural Centre Basketball Court, Tennis Road Court, Playground 22 Langtry Park Outdoor Ice Rink Outdoor Ice Rink 2186 Brays Lane Human and Social Services 23 Senior Services Oakville Recreation and 2302 Bridge Rd Culture 24 Family Support Centre Safetynet Children and 1317 Speers Rd Youth Charities 25 One-on-one Support Services The Women's Centre of 1515 Rebecca St Halton

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Emergency Services 26 Fire Station 5 Oakville Fire Department 1146 S Service Rd W

27 Fire Training Centre (Municipal Offices) Oakville Fire Department 1140 South Service Rd W

TABLE 2: Community Services and Facilities Just Outside of the 1.6 kilometre CS&F Catchment Area (for reference only; not shown in Figure 1)

Service/Facility Name Service/Facility Type Location Schools St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Halton Catholic District Future location to be: 479 School Board Warminster Drive St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School Halton Catholic District 2405 Rebecca Street School Board Pilgrim Wood Elementary School Halton District School 1551 Pilgrims Way Board St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Halton Catholic District 1201 Heritage Way School Board Libraries and Cultural Centres Glen Abby Branch Oakville Public Library 1415 Third Line Woodside Branch Oakville Public Library 1274 Rebecca St Child Care Centres Marian Montessori Halton Region 1265 Heritage Way Halton Centre For Child Care Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd Les Coccinelles D'Oakville Inc. Halton Region 1257 Sedgewick Cres Les Petites Perles Halton Region 1096 Speers Rd Oakville Family YMCA - St. Bernadette Junior YMCA Halton Region 1201 Heritage Way Oakville Family YMCA - Pilgrim Wood Junior YMCA Halton Region 1551 Pilgrims Way YMCA Oakville - Oakville Family YMCA SACC - St. Halton Region 2405 Rebecca St Dominic Emergency Services Paramedic Station 1179 Bronte Road

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Appendix B: MTSA Best Practices

Best Practices: Mobility Hubs and Major Transit Station Areas Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study April 24, 2019

Introduction

As the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) continues to undergo significant population and employment growth, Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) have been strategically identified through provincial and municipal policy for the development of compact, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use communities. Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA envisions a network of well- connected and accessible transit stations that support and integrate various transportation modes such as rapid and local transit, cycling and pedestrian networks, as well as private vehicles while being coordinated with transit supportive densities. Mobility Hubs and MTSAs

Mobility Hubs denote major transit stations and their surrounding areas, within 500 and 800 metres of the transit station, generally equivalent to a ten-minute walk. Aside from their primary function as transit stations, mobility hubs play a critical role as mixed use destinations, where people can live, work, and play.

As defined in Halton Region’s Official Plan (2009):

“Mobility Hubs means Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) that are designated by Metrolinx as regionally significant given the level of transit service that is planned for them and the development potential around them. They are places of connectivity between rapid transit services, and also places where different modes of transportation, from walking to high-speed rail, come together. They have, or are planned to have a concentration of mixed use development around a major transit station.” Purpose

Metrolinx has developed three objectives to inform the creation and growth of mobility hubs: Seamless Mobility, Placemaking, and Successful Implementation. Each objective is accompanied by a set of area- specific principles. While mobility hubs vary in size and scope, their objectives and supporting principles outline many overarching goals such as facilitating multimodal transportation, creating a strong sense of place, prioritizing active transportation, as well as generating residential and employment density that apply to most MTSAs .

Seamless mobility

1. Seamless integration of modes at the rapid transit station 2. Safe and efficient movement of people with high levels of pedestrian priority 3. A well-designed transit station for high quality user experience 4. Strategic parking management

Placemaking

5. A vibrant, mixed-use environment with higher land use intensity 6. An attractive public realm 7. A minimized ecological footprint Successful Implementation

8. Flexible planning to accommodate growth and change 9. Effective partnerships and incentives for increased public and private investment

Figure 1: Mobility Hub Objectives - Metrolinx’ Mobility Hub Guidelines

Case Studies

The following section provides an overview of recent mobility hub and MTSA studies in various North American municipalities including Niagara, Midtown Oakville, Hamilton, Newmarket, Burlington, as well as Denver, Colorado. While the case studies differ in context and scope, all examples illustrate key components of mobility hubs and MTSAs that are intended to facilitate the development of mixed use, pedestrian friendly and transit supportive complete communities. Each case study includes an accompanying demonstration plan(s).

A. Niagara GO Hub and Transit Stations Study, Ontario1 Date Initiated in 2015

Purpose The Secondary Plans/Transit Station Areas are projected to be mixed use, walkable, transit oriented neighbourhoods.

Context The Study was initiated in response to plans to potentially extend GO Transit rail service to Grimsby, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.).

The Niagara GO Hub and Transit Stations Study include the following four stations: Niagara, Grimsby, St. Catharines, and the recommended potential station in Beamsville (Town of Lincoln).

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - A need for mixed use developments in proximity to station to support transit ridership - No active transportation connections

Placemaking - A need for streetscape improvements - Lack of wayfinding, especially important for tourism in the area - Incomplete sidewalk networks

Implementation - Study area has a fine grain grid pattern, providing a good foundation for improving the street network, public realm, and wayfinding

Conclusions Informed by the findings, a series of action-oriented objectives were developed to guide growth within the study area(s):

 Implement a public realm improvement strategy that identifies improvement areas based on various criteria, potential street grid refinement and new public spaces, active transportation connections, etc.  Strengthen stable residential neighbourhoods while addressing land use compatibility through built forms that transition down in heights to stable residential neighbourhoods and address privacy, wind and shadow concerns  Preserve the historic and cultural assets of downtown

1 Grimsby GO Transit Station Secondary Plan (August 2017); Downtown Niagara Falls GO Transit Station Secondary Plan; St Catharines GO Transit Station Secondary Plan (August 2017); Prepared for the City of Niagara Falls in association with the Region of Niagara by Dillon Consulting Limited, Brook Mcllroy, ARUP and Cushman & Wakefield. Beamsville GO Transit Station Secondary Plan, Final Recommendation Report (May 2018), Town of Lincoln Planning and Development Department.

 Minimize large surface parking lots by dividing parking into smaller “parking courts”  Bicycle parking and facilities (including sheltered bike areas) should be located along major roads and near building entrances  Locate major gateways at major intersections and minor gateways within the study area, to be supported through signage and wayfinding

Specific:

 Downtown Niagara Falls GO Transit Station: Support tourist uses along River Road (e.g. medium density commercial uses, plazas and open spaces)  Adopt mixed use intensification. As the Grimsby and Beamsville GO Stations are most comparable to the Bronte MTSA context, heights and land uses for both stations are outlined below (refer to pages 6-7 for Plans): • Grimsby i. Land Use: Mixed Use High Density, Employment – Office; Mixed Use Medium Density (lands to the north of Station) ii. Heights: 10-18 storeys on lands near the GO Station (with tallest heights concentrated adjacent to the Station); 18 storeys north of Station • Beamsville i. Land Use: Office Commercial (lands to the north and east of Station); Mixed Use (lands south of Station, along the rail corridor); Medium to High Density Residential (south of Mixed Use lands, along Ontario Street) ii. Heights: Max 6 storeys (lands to the north and east of Station); Max 10 storeys (lands south of Station, along the rail corridor)

Grimsby GO Transit Station Secondary Plan (April 2018)

Schedule G: Land Use

Schedule H: Building Heights

Beamsville GO Transit Station Secondary Plan (February 2018)

Proposed Land Use Plan

Proposed Building Heights Plan

B. Midtown Oakville Mobility Hub Study, Ontario2 Date October 2012

Purpose The Midtown Oakville Mobility Hub Study was initiated to identify ways in which Metrolinx can support Oakville’s continued growth while serving as a mobility hub for the GTHA.

The mobility hub study intends to ensure that new development aligns with complete community objectives.

Context Due to increased demand on the regional transit system and Metrolinx’s Lakeshore West GO Transit Line, the Oakville GO Station has become among the busiest stations within the GO transit network (commuter demographic).

The existing conditions are characterized by large surface parking lots and generally auto-oriented land uses.

The planning horizon for the Mobility Hub Study is 2031.

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - A need for improved access in and out of the station - Limited active transportation facilities (e.g. cyclist and pedestrian amenities, covered path)

Placemaking - Opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices to make efficient use of energy and manage waste (e.g. green roofs, bioswales, solar power) - Utilize the Sixteen Mile Creek valley as a key natural feature

Implementation - Adopt a parking replacement strategy - Pedestrian-oriented green corridor along Cross Avenue - Built form to integrate mid-rise offices, low-rise row houses, high rise residential, mid-rise retail at grade and residential above

Conclusions Two concepts were developed for the MTSA - the bus terminal is located south of Cross Ave in Concept 1, and north of Cross Ave in Concept 2. Both concepts meet the provincial growth targets for residential and office space.

Both concepts were evaluated against the nine objectives in Metrolinx’s Mobility Hub Guidelines. Concept 1 (south of Cross) better satisfies the objectives.

Informed by the findings, the Study recommends three (3) phases to realize the vision for Midtown Oakville. Objectives include (among others):

2 Metrolinx, Urban Strategies Inc., McCormick Rankin Corporation, Cushman & Wakefield. (2012). Midtown Oakville Mobility Hub Study.

Phase 1 (short term)  New residential and mixed-use developments near Sixteen Mile Creek and north of Cross Avenue (west of Trafalgar)

Phase 2 (medium-long term)  New road infrastructure and office developments (David Road)  New bus loop and “kiss ‘n’ ride” (Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off)  Redevelopment of remaining underdeveloped land in west Midtown

Phase 3 (long term)  Build out the rest of the office district to complete development in the east  New residential, mixed use, commercial, and civic developments to complete development in the west

C. James Street North Mobility Hub Study, Hamilton Ontario3 Date June 2014

Purpose The new James Street North GO Station (West Harbour GO Station) was completed by the summer of 2015 in time for the Pan-Am Games.

Context As the City of Hamilton will be accommodating growth over the next 30 years, significant planning transit investments, in addition to the West Harbour Station, include 5 new LRT lines and the Lakeshore West Line extension from Toronto.

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - CN rail corridor acts as a barrier between the northern and southern portions of the study area

Placemaking - Large concentrations of heritage buildings and low-rise residential uses - Promote the area’s vibrant arts culture by creating spaces for entertainment and public activities

Implementation - 6 focus areas identified, including opportunities and constraints for each - 10 opportunity sites identified for redevelopment within each focus area

Conclusions To maintain the human scaled main street feel of James Street North building heights along the corridor were established between 5 to 11 storeys, with a maximum of 6 storeys along certain segments of the street.

Certain sites with lot depths greater than 50 metres were recommended for greater height permissions (10 to 12 storeys) if they were able to demonstrate that they could meet a series of performance objectives including:

 Angular plane (minimum of 5 hours of sunlight)  Pedestrian perception step-back  Rear transition between a deep property and neighbourhoods  Corner sites: heights and angular planes  Side property line: step-backs at upper storeys, existing side windows, side street setbacks  Building widths: the building frontage should be “broken up” if the building width is over 60 metres  Roofs and roofscapes: mechanical penthouses may exceed the maximum height limit by up to 5 metres (without penetrating angular planes)

Informed by the findings, a series of objectives and next steps (including specific roles and stakeholders) were developed to guide the mobility hub’s growth:

3 Brook Mcllroy. (2014). James Street North Mobility Hub Study.

 Public realm pilot projects such as streetscape improvements to James Street North (e.g. new paving, improved pedestrian crossings, extension of the City’s Urban Braille system), recreation amenities, new gateway/entrance features, public art installations, and boulevard planting  Downtown to waterfront parking strategy that considers the following: - Areas that require on-street parking and amount - Bicycle parking and storage (short and long-term) - Cash-in-lieu of parking policies to fund improvements to the public realm, parking lot design, etc. - Parking fees  City-wide green standard  Green corridor / trails connection study  Multi-modal transportation impact assessments that measure the effectiveness of all transportation modes rather than just the private automobile

D. Newmarket GO Station Mobility Hub Study, Ontario4 Date March 2018

Purpose The Newmarket GO Station Mobility Hub Study was initiated in response to the expected increase in commuter traffic travelling south towards Toronto from the Newmarket GO Station.

Context The Newmarket GO Station Mobility Hub is projected to be a vibrant and pedestrian friendly area for commuters and future residents.

Although the Station is served by two rapid transit lines, transit ridership remains low.

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - Low density auto-oriented area - Limited east-west and north-south connections

Placemaking - Station is not integrated with its surroundings - Surrounding area lacks feeling of place / public realm - Abundance of residential and parkland land uses

Implementation - Existing fine grain blocks and street grid - Existing bike lanes along main street - Larger parcels can accommodate transit-oriented development (e.g. public plazas)

Conclusions The findings from the mobility hub study included the following key items:

 Introduction of a finer grain pedestrian network  Strategies to reduce private automobile use: - Provide on-street bus bays on David Drive for regional bus routes - Evaluate the potential to increase bus services for GO passengers - Improve cycling infrastructure along Main Street and other local roads - Repurpose or renaturalize part of the GO customer parking lot  Placemaking through pop-up retail and festivals on surface parking lots in non-peak hours and inside vacant buildings (all seasons)

4 IBI Group. (2018). Newmarket GO Station Mobility Hub Study.

Illustrative Vision for the Newmarket GO Station Mobility Hub

E. Appleby GO Mobility Hub Area, Ontario5 Date May 2018

Purpose The Appleby GO Mobility Hub study was initiated as part of Burlington’s Strategic Plan (2015-2040). As part of this larger initiative, draft Precinct Plans were developed for the Appleby, Aldershot, and Burlington GO Stations.

The draft Precinct Plans for each Station will inform the Area Specific Plans for the Mobility Hubs.

Context The Appleby GO Mobility Hub is projected to transition from an auto- dependent employment area to a pedestrian-friendly mixed use hub.

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - Low density auto-oriented area - Poor connectivity throughout study area (north and south of station)

Placemaking - Adjacent to a large park (Sherwood Forest Park) and access to Centennial Multi-Use Pathway, serving as a direct connection to Downtown - Poor connections and lack of character between the employment lands to the north and the low / mid-rise residential developments to the south of the rail corridor

Implementation - Large parcels north of the rail corridor - Vacant or undeveloped lands around the Appleby and Fairview intersection - Preliminary target of 2:1 ratio of residents to jobs (greater densities are correlated with greater employment floor space required)

Conclusions The findings from the study included the following key objectives for the Appleby GO Mobility Hub:

 Provide new parks and open spaces to serve the employment lands  Locate highest densities on employment lands in order to establish the area as a major employment destination - Locate employment uses and heights north of the rail corridor, adjacent to the GO Station, and along the rail and QEW corridors  Enhance permeability and mitigate traffic by creating new streets and connections, while prioritizing active transportation connections (e.g. pedestrians and cyclists)

5 City of Burlington. (July 2018). Staff Report: Aldershot GO, Burlington GO and Appleby GO Mobility hub draft precinct plans and policy framework. City of Burlington. (July 2018). PowerPoint Presentation: GO Station Mobility Hubs: Draft Precinct Plans

 Promote Appleby Line (north-south), Fairview Street (east-west), and Harvester Road (east-west) as “green streets”  Encourage compact urban residential communities (low to mid-rise buildings)

Specific directions:  Concentrate mixed use developments (residential, retail and commercial) along the planned frequent transit corridor (mid-rise to tall buildings) and adjacent to the GO Station - Required podium (minimum of two uses)  Locate office, retail and affordable housing adjacent to the GO Station (tallest buildings) - Required retail, office and other commercial use at grade (minimum of two uses)  The Urban Employment Precinct is to include prestige employment uses, retail and service commercial to serve employees (small scale retail/commercial at grade)  The General Employment Precinct is to include a broad range of employment uses (light industrial, offices)

The Appleby GO Mobility Hub will consist of the following precincts and maximum heights: - Mid-Rise Residential Precinct (max 11 storeys); - Fairview Frequent Transit Corridor Precinct (max 19 storeys); - Appleby GO Central Precinct (max 30 storeys); - Urban Employment Precinct; and, - General Employment Precinct.

F. University and Colorado Station – Multi-Station Plan and Mobility Study, Denver Colorado6 Date September 2017

Purpose The University and Colorado Station – Multi-Station Plan and Mobility Study was initiated to explore strategies to improve connections to/from the University and Colorado subway stations with the surrounding area.

Context The study intends to transform the University and Colorado subway stations from backdoor stations into active mobility hubs.

The stations are surrounded by single family residential land uses, with commercial and office uses near Colorado station and civic and public uses around University station. The study area demographics generally consists of students, residents, and employees.

Challenges and Seamless Mobility Opportunities - Limited bike and pedestrian connectivity and first/last mile connections - Auto-oriented intersections - Dangerous pedestrian and vehicular connections at both stations (i.e. no clear separation, congested platforms)

Placemaking - Lack of wayfinding and street furniture - A need for more diverse and integrated housing around both stations

Implementation - The stations receive high traffic, providing a good justification for vibrant transit-oriented development (e.g. mixed use built form, public plazas, streetscape activation)

Conclusions The study findings highlighted the important of the “4 P’s”: site specific and area wide physical improvements; programmatic opportunities; policy recommendations; and partnerships.

The following objectives were established for the study area:

 Mobility framework strategy (e.g. block and land use pattern, mobility barriers, etc.)  Active transportation facilities (e.g. secure bike parking, car/ride share, shelter seating, etc.)  Wayfinding network  Replace parking lots with plazas

6 OV Consulting. (2017). Multi-Station Plan & Mobility Study – University & Colorado Stations.

Appendix C: Public Engagement Workshop Summaries

Table of Contents Online Comment Form Summary Report ...... 1 Public Engagement Workshop Summary Report ...... 11 Study Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Summary Report ...... 22

Appendix C1: Online Comment Form

Appendix C2: Workshop Boards

Appendix C3: Workshop Presentation

Appendix C4: Public Engagement Workshop Agenda

Appendix C5: Public Engagement Workshop Comment Form

Appendix C6: Public Engagement Workshop Photos

Appendix C7: Staff and Agency Workshop Agenda

Appendix C8: Staff and Agency Workshop Comment Form

Appendix C9: Staff and Agency Workshop Photos

Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Online Comment Form Summary Report

Comment form Live: March 27 to April 10, 2019

Prepared for: Town of Oakville

Prepared by: LURA Consulting

This report was prepared by LURA Consulting, the independent facilitator and engagement specialist for the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study. If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please contact:

Brad Sunderland Alex Lavasidis Planner OR Facilitator Town of Oakville LURA Consulting Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3043 Phone: 416-536-0184

Table of Contents Introduction ...... 4 Project Overview ...... 4 Engagement Overview ...... 5 Summary of Feedback...... 6 SWOT Exercise ...... 6 Getting Around/Transportation ...... 6 Community Features and Public Spaces ...... 8 Buildings and Private Spaces ...... 9 Other ...... 10

Introduction

Project Overview

The Town of Oakville is currently conducting a study of the Bronte GO Station and surrounding area, known as a “major transit station area” or MTSA. A major transit station area is a key location which integrates the town-wide transportation system, facilitates easy access to transit and transit connections, and provides a focus for transit-supportive development and intensification. The Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017) provides policies that local official plans must conform to when planning for MTSAs. These policies include planning for a minimum density target of residents and jobs, and the creation of complete, transit-supportive communities where people can live, work and play in one area, unless Provincial policy provides direction otherwise.

The Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017), and official plan amendments brought forward as part of the town’s Urban Structure Review, have identified the Bronte GO Station as a major transit station area which needs to be studied. The study is to provide updated and new policies to delineate the boundary of the major transit station area, the mix of land uses (e.g. employment, commercial, residential) and the intensity and scale of future development.

The study will result in an Area Specific Plan to guide how the Bronte GO Station and surrounding area will grow and change in the future. The Area Specific Plan will be supported by a number of technical studies, and will provide policy direction to inform a future official plan amendment to the Livable Oakville Plan, including:

• Delineated boundary of the MTSA; • Mix of land uses, including building heights and density; • Transportation, including transit and active transportation; • Municipal infrastructure improvements including community facilities; • Urban design and public realm improvements; and, • Implementation tools.

The study is scheduled to take place throughout 2019 and into early 2020. An official plan amendment and statutory process under the Planning Act is to follow.

The study will review the Bronte GO Station and lands within approximately 800-metres from the station, representing about a 10-minute walk. The initial study area, as illustrated in Figure 1, will be refined as part of the study. The general study area is represented in Figure 1, below.

Figure 1: Study Area Engagement Overview

The first Public Engagement Workshop for the Bronte GO MTSA Study was held on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Following the workshop, an online comment form was available on the project website from March 27 to April 10, 2019. This online comment form mirrored the paper comment form provided at the in-person workshop. The purpose of the online comment form was to increase community feedback and gather input from those who were not in attendance at the workshop. A total of 28 respondents completed the online comment form. The comment form was promoted on the Town of Oakville project website, through social media, a project email list, and at the Public Engagement Workshop. A copy of the online comment form can be found in Appendix A.

Summary of Feedback This report summarizes the feedback received from the online comment forms (28) and email feedback (1). The summary is organized by activity, topic area, and by question. SWOT Exercise Getting Around/Transportation Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area that highlights the existing transportation features of the area. Did we miss any existing transportation connections or corridors (e.g., any streets, trails, bike lanes, connections, etc.)? If so, please explain. Respondents indicated that the following were missing from the map:

• Bronte Road and Lakeshore Road West as part of its catchment area, including Bronte Road as a major north-south route. • Illustrations that show pedestrian walkways and public transit routes/stops. • In the north-east quadrant of the map, a bridge that straddles the QEW. • The Donovan Bailey Trail (runs past Bridge Road and over Bronte). Think about how you move and travel through the area (e.g., driving, biking, taking the bus/train, walking). What are the strengths about how you move through the area? (E.g., traffic flows well, there are many transportation options, you can find and use trails easily, etc.) Respondents indicated that the following are strengths of the area:

• Traffic is reasonable and moves well in the following directions: o On Speers Road, to the GO Station. o On Marine Drive, to the GO Station. o In front of south Bronte GO Station. • Elements of the road network that work well to aid traffic flow include: o Speers and Wyecroft Roads are major throughways that are used by drivers as an alternate route when the QEW is congested. Both Speers and Wyecroft roads need to remain. o There is access to Bronte from Speers Road. o There are few stop signs in the area. o The lanes on Wyecroft Road are wide. o The lack of business entrances on Speers Road, between Third Line and the south Bronte GO entrance, makes traffic flow easier during rush hour. o The traffic lights work well at Third Line, north and south of Wyecroft Road, during rush hour even though the area gets congested. • The GO parking lot has a functional traffic flow: o The south side GO parking lot is well-designed. o The traffic in and around Bronte GO is not heavy like around the Oakville GO Station. o There is sufficient parking at the GO Station. o The amount of time it takes to enter/exit the GO Station is reasonable. • The area is fairly accessible by vehicle and public transit: o The Bronte GO Station is close to the highway and accessible by bus route. 6

o Public transit is fairly accessible, given that it is an industrial area. Think about how you move and travel through the area (e.g., driving, biking, taking the bus/train, walking). What are the challenges about how you move through the area? What could be improved? (E.g., unpleasant area to walk or bike in, traffic congestion at a certain intersection, etc.) Respondents identified a number of challenges with moving through the area. These included:

• Some traffic lights are poorly timed, resulting in discontinuous traffic flow along Third Line and in the area north of Speers Road. • Traffic congestion, particularly during rush hour. Specific areas of congestion during rush hour include Third Line, Bronte Road, Speers Road, and Rebecca Street. Single lanes on Speers and Bronte Roads are insufficient to carry commuter traffic during rush hour. • Public transit is deeply inconvenient. o Taking transfers between busses is inconvenient due to poorly timed busses and infrequent bus service. o Bus service does not run late at night. o Bus routes are limited in the area (e.g. getting a bus to the GO Station from different areas of the Town is difficult). o The public transit loop is located at the opposite end of the platform to where the elevators and accessible platform are located. • It feels unsafe for commuters to travel through the area at night. • There is no south corridor and therefore no access from Speers Road into the residential neighbourhood, towards the Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre. • It is difficult to make a left turn from Wyecroft Road onto Third Line. It is also difficult to make a left turn from Wyecroft Road into the GO Station due to heavy traffic. • The area is not attractive for pedestrians and cyclists. o Active transportation infrastructure is poorly connected, which makes walking and cycling difficult. o Access to the GO Station is limited to the main streets, which hinders cyclists and pedestrians using smaller streets from taking the most direct route. o It is an unpleasant and dangerous area to walk and bike due to heavy traffic volumes, lack of active transportation facilities (i.e., sidewalks, bike lanes), and drivers not paying attention to cyclists/pedestrians. • The Bronte GO Station has low transit connectivity. There are too few bus routes that take commuters directly to the GO Station. • There is no elevator and no escalator access on the south entrance of the GO Station. How would you change things to improve how people move (e.g., walk, bike, drive) through the area? Respondents identified the following opportunities to improve how people move through the area:

• Provide better pedestrian and cycling connectivity in the area to encourage and facilitate active transportation. This should include the creation of additional stand-alone trails that provide increased access to existing residential areas, recreation centres, and parks, and bike lanes along Bronte and Speers Road. One respondent also suggested increasing cyclists’ safety by separating cyclists from vehicle traffic.

• Provide well-connected sidewalks to allow safe access to different destinations in the area. The sidewalks should be designed to be accessible and inclusive (e.g. for people with visual impairments and people who use mobility devices). • The bridge over Bronte Creek could be designed to become a key walkable and bikeable pathway that connects the surrounding neighbourhoods. • Speers and Wyecroft Roads are major throughways that are used by drivers as an alternate route when the QEW is congested. Both Speers and Wyecroft roads need to remain. • Update the GO Station. o Consider providing more parking at the GO Station in a parking garage. o Construct a tunnel to provide east access to both sides of the station. o Provide a dedicated pick-up/drop-off spot for rideshare users. o Install more bike racks. o Install an elevator at the Station to improve accessibility. • Create road extensions to help relieve traffic in the area. Proposed extensions include: o An additional lane added to both Third Line and Bronte Road. o An extension of Wyecroft Road over Bronte Creek is needed. o An extension of Wyecroft Road to connect Oakville and Burlington. o An additional lane added to Speers Road in each direction, from Third Line to Bronte Road. o An extension of Speers Road across Bronte Creek to Burloak Drive. o Additional road connections between Speers Road and Wyecroft Road. • Provide more frequent bus service to meet rush hour demand from GO Train users. • Locate the Oakville Transit bus loop closer to the Go Station elevator to improve accessibility. • Locate the bus loop closer to the main building at the GO Station.

Community Features and Public Spaces Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area that highlights the existing community features and public spaces of the area. Did we miss any community features or public spaces (e.g., parks, community centres, etc.)? If so, please explain. Respondents noted that the map should illustrate major services that are offered in the area, such as medical buildings. What are the strengths of the existing community features and public spaces in the area? Several respondents noted that there are very few strengths related to community features and public spaces, as the area is primarily industrial. The following strengths were noted by respondents:

• The immediate area around the GO Station is quite empty, which presents opportunities for future community features and public spaces. • There are excellent recreation centres and parks in the surrounding area (e.g. Queen Elizabeth Park). • Residents in the area are able to meet most of their needs locally, as there are services and amenities (e.g. grocery stores, meat markets, and hairs salons) within close proximity.

What are the challenges with, or what could be improved about, the existing community features and public spaces in the area? The following challenges were identified by respondents:

• The area is used primarily for industrial and employment purposes. There are not many people visiting or spending time in the area as there are no social/recreational spaces (e.g. greenspaces). • Industrial areas may need to remediated before they are used for community spaces or as green spaces. How would you change things to improve the community features and public spaces in the area? Respondents suggested that community features and public spaces in the area could be improved by:

• Accommodating more diverse, vibrant uses in the area to encourage people to visit and linger. o Add commercial and retail opportunities to bring traffic to the area. . New retail should serve the needs of GO commuters. o Add more park space and greenspaces with trails to connect residential communities to the area, and to encourage local residents to walk and bike in the area. o Add a public gather space, such as a square. o Infill the south side of the area with residential and light commercial. • Add a defining feature that brings an identity to the area. Buildings and Private Spaces Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area that highlights the existing buildings and private spaces of the area. Did we miss any existing buildings or private spaces? If so, please explain. Respondents did not identify any missing buildings or private spaces from the map. What are the strengths of the existing buildings and private spaces in the area? Respondents identified the following strengths of the existing buildings and private spaces:

• The buildings in the area are generally well-maintained. • The area is a clean slate – there are many opportunities to transform the area. • There is ample parking in the area. • The area provides important employment to residents. What are the challenges with, or what could be improved about, the existing buildings and private spaces in the area? One respondent identified that the buildings are used to primarily accommodate industrial employment. Oakville has a large knowledge-sector workforce, yet there are not many jobs that are centred around knowledge-based industries in the area. How would you change things to improve the buildings and private spaces in the area? Respondents identified the following opportunities to improve the buildings and private spaces in the area:

• Increase residential density overall but ensure any high-rises are located away from the tracks for safety reasons (e.g., train derailment). • Housing should be affordable for different household incomes. • A mix of employment uses should be retained in the area. 9

• If necessary, buy commercial land to accomplish the goals of the Bronte GO MTSA study. • Specific design suggestions include: o Consider a complete redesign and rebuild of the area along Speers Road to create a more of a mixed-use, livable environment. o Keep the industrial buildings in the north end of the area and add residential and light industrial on the south end of the area.

Other Is there anything else about the study area that we missed, that you did not already share? Respondents did not identify any additional elements that were missing from the map. Are there any other strengths of the area, that you did not already share? Respondents did not identify any additional strengths. Are there any other challenges of the area, that you did not already share? Respondents did not identify any additional challenges. Do you have any other suggestions to improve the area, that you did not already share? Respondents provided the following additional feedback:

• Ensure that accessibility is part of design considerations. • The train frequency is expected to increase in the area in the future. The pollution will have impacts for residents. It is important that the study address air pollution impacts. • The shape of the study area should be reconsidered. o The study area could follow Bronte Road and Wyecroft Road and not capture the residential homes below Bridge Road. • The Town should explore making the parkland dedication fee structure easier to understand and consider restructuring the parkland fee so that it would make it more feasible and economical for developers to build smaller, more affordable units in their projects. o The area should include sufficient parkland uses so that cash-in-lieu is waived. Alternatively, the Town could consider adopting the 5% of land value rule, so that it is consistent with other municipalities.

Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Public Engagement Workshop Summary Report

Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6:30 p. m. - 8:30 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall Oakville, Ontario

Prepared for: Town of Oakville

Prepared by: LURA Consulting

Brad Sunderland Alex Lavasidis Planner OR Facilitator Town of Oakville LURA Consulting Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3043 Phone: 416-536-0184

Table of Contents Introduction ...... 14 Project Overview ...... 14 Engagement Overview ...... 15 Summary of Workshop Feedback ...... 16 Visioning Ice Breaker ...... 16 What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? ...... 16 What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? ...... 16 SWOT Exercise ...... 17 Community Features/Public Spaces ...... 17 Getting Around/Transportation ...... 18 Building and Private Spaces ...... 20 Other ...... 20

Introduction

Project Overview

The study is scheduled to take place throughout 2019 and into early 2020. An official plan amendment and statutory process under the Planning Act is to follow.

The study will review the Bronte GO station and lands within approximately 800-metres from the station, representing about a 10-minute walk. The initial study area, as illustrated in Figure 1, will be refined as part of the study. The general study area is represented in Figure 1, below.

Figure 2: Study Area Engagement Overview

The first Public Engagement Workshop was held on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Approximately 35 members of the Oakville community attended the workshop. Of the 35 participants, 30 signed in. The workshop was promoted to members of the public through several means:

• Email notices sent to residents who signed up for Official Plan Review Updates, delivered one and two weeks in advance of the workshop; • Two Oakville Beaver advertisements, posted March 7th and 14th, 2019; • A notice posted on the project webpage two weeks in advance of the workshop; and • A notice posted on the Town’s website under ‘Public Notices’.

The event began with an open house from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. During this time, participants could browse through display boards containing information about the Bronte GO MTSA study (Appendix A). Members of the project team were also available to answer questions from participants. The project team delivered a presentation to introduce the Bronte GO MTSA study from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (Appendix B). Following the presentation, there was an interactive workshop. The workshop included two interactive activities designed to gather feedback from participants to guide the initial development of the Bronte GO MTSA study. For the activities, participants were split into four stations, each with a different theme. Each station was provided with sticky notes, a map of the study area to record feedback, and a facilitator from the project team to guide the discussion. A full agenda that includes workshop details, is available in Appendix C.

Summary of Workshop Feedback

A summary of the feedback obtained at the workshop is presented below. Feedback is organized by activity, workshop station topic and finally, by question. Visioning Ice Breaker

In small table groups, participants were first led through a visioning exercise. They were asked to respond to the following questions:

• What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? • What does “success? look like, when you think of the study area in the future?

The following is the summary of the feedback for each question: What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? Participants expressed that the area should:

• Possess a unique character and community identity that also compliment downtown Oakville’s look and feel. • Not be comprised solely of skyscrapers. • Have architecture and building materials that are beautiful, timeless, and long-lasting. • Be a destination that is frequented by people at all times of the day, year-round. • Be a complete community with improved infrastructure, including better roads, bridges, and ease of access to the GO train station by foot, bike, or public transit. • Provide a mix of uses and amenities, such as greenspaces, community centres, restaurants, and retail. • Have a vibrant and lively public realm. • Protect stable residential neighbourhoods. • Consider employment upgrades, with a shift to more office-based employment and mixed-use development. • Meet parking needs. • Have great greenspaces. What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? According to participants, “success” looks like:

• An accessible space (e.g. Elevators at both ends of the GO station). • A modern, dense, mixed-use, and mixed-income area. o Buildings that are mid-rise with step-back facades. o New buildings that are aesthetically pleasing. • A vibrant, complete community where people can live, work, and play.

o An area that contains amenities that are accessible for all ages and backgrounds (e.g. daycares, libraries, coffee shops, and rest areas). • An attractive public realm, with thoughtful landscaping, public art, and greenery. • Developers, the community, and government each embrace the plan for the area and ensure the plan becomes a reality over time. • Improved transportation experiences: o Coordinated bus and train schedules between GO Transit and Oakville Transit and improved bus connections. o Improved walkability and an enhanced cycling experience by providing pedestrian connections and bike lanes. o Congestion is minimized. o Parking that meets people’s needs but does not occupy as much surface space (e.g. more underground parking). • Success should be measured against the goals and objectives identified for the project. SWOT Exercise Participants were asked to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges for four topics associated with the study area. To gather this feedback, participants were asked to attend three of the following four stations to provide feedback on the study area:

• Community Features/Public Spaces; • Getting Around/Transportation; • Buildings and Private Spaces; and • Other

Using coloured sticky notes, the participants provided feedback on the following questions for each station topic:

• What is working well? (Yellow) • What isn’t working well? (Green) • What is missing? (Red) • How would you make the area better? What would you add? (Blue)

Participants were also provided with a comment form (Appendix D) to provide written feedback on the four topics.

• There are no places to recreate and socialize, such as restaurants and retail, that encourage people to spend time in the area. • The area has low pedestrian activity, which reflects the current use and form of the area. • There is a lack of interesting natural features (e.g., water, ravines, forested lands, elevations). What is missing? Participants did not identify any community features/public spaces that were missing on the maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants discussed opportunities to improve the area. These include:

• Bring more ‘eyes to the street’. Encourage people to use the area at all hours of the day by providing a range of amenities and activities. • Create a mix of uses, such as a community centre, library, park, bars, restaurants, movie theatres, retail cultural facilities, a sports complex. • Build a library with community rooms and meeting spaces. • Locate greenspaces in close proximity to any existing and future residential developments. • Beautify the public realm with greenery, landscaping, and public art. Getting Around/Transportation What is working well? Participants discussed aspects that are currently working well in the area, including:

• Quick access to the QEW for passenger pick-up or drop-off. • The roundabout at the Speers Road parking lot. • Pedestrian access to the GO station from Third Line. • Existing GO train service. • The area is an effective transit location on a busy east-west line. What isn’t working well? Participants expressed that the following are not working well in the area:

• There is a lot of vehicle traffic. o There may be more traffic coming from Wyecroft Road in the future. o There is a lot of congestion on Bronte Road, Third Line, and Speers Road during rush hour. o There are a lack of left turn lanes and traffic lights along major arterial roads. • Inconvenient public transit. o Local transit is slow and infrequent. o There is a lack of GO bus service. • Hostile walking and cycling environment. o Not many people walking or cycling in the area, as connections are poor (particularly south of Speers Road) and there are no bike lanes. o It is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate through QEW on/off ramps. o There is a lack of pedestrian and cycling access to the GO station.

• There is insufficient parking at the GO station. • There is insufficient bike parking at the GO station. There are also no bike share/rental bikes at the GO station. • There is a lack of wayfinding signage. • Speers Road may not be wide enough to accommodate other travel models. • The QEW is a major barrier and a hard edge. o Most of the north side of the station is cut-off from the rest of the area because of the QEW. • North-south access in the area is limited to the concession roads. What is missing? Participants did not identify any features that were missing on the maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? To improve and enhance the area, the participants expressed that the area should consider the following:

• Sidewalks, bike lanes, and safe pedestrian crossings should be implemented to provide safe passage and encourage active transportation. o Provide trails for pedestrians and cyclists across the train tracks. o Provide pedestrian and cycling linkages to existing parks, bike trails, and existing neighbourhoods to the south. o Install walking and cycling paths from the residential areas from the south to the GO station foster active transportation. o Provide access to Bronte Creek Trails at Wyecroft Road. o Enhance access across the Bronte Creek. o Construct trail connections along the train tracks. o Install a pedestrian crossing at Speers Road. o Provide a walkway from south of Speers to the GO station. o Allow for access to the tracks from the south side of the tracks. • Encourage people to move away from relying on cars to other modes of transportation. • Ensure that ample parking is available. Denser parking should be provided either underground or in a parking structure. • Mitigate the flow of industrial traffic through the area, particularly on Wyecroft Road. • Expand Wyecroft Road across Bronte Creek to improve connectivity. • Improve and upgrading the facilities at the GO station o Provide a carshare pick-up/drop-off zone at the GO station. o Install elevators at the GO train platforms to enhance accessibility. • Provide accessible, convenient public transit. o Provide GO or local bus service to the GO station. o Provide a free shuttle service from the train station to Bronte or Oakville Harbour. • Create north-south connections across the QEW.

Building and Private Spaces What is working well? One participant expressed that they liked that there are no tall buildings blocking views. They suggested that this characteristic should be preserved. Another participant expressed that there is currently no high-rise development that would limit the scope of the plan. What isn’t working well? Participants discussed elements that are not working well in the area, including:

• Certain industrial users produce unpleasant fumes and noise pollution. • There is too much space allocated to parking. • The lands at Speers and Wycroft Roads are not being used at its highest and best use. What is missing? One respondent expressed that the map should identify vacant parcels to provide insight into the opportunities that are available to shape the business environment in the area. How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants discussed a number of improvements that can occur in the area. They included:

• Construct architecturally beautiful buildings of different shapes, heights, and densities. o The heights of buildings should mimic the Appleby GO station example. o There should not be too many tall buildings. • Create buildings that can accommodate diverse uses, such as office, retail, and commercial. • Build different types of housing tenures, and ensure that housing is affordable for diverse incomes. • Attract modern businesses and office users to enhance the area. o Co-working spaces can be put in place to foster a business hub. o It is equally important to consider where the industrial users will be located. • Enhance the appearance of and clean up the contamination of the business area on Speers Road. • Improve the Kiss & Ride area at the GO station. • Provide easy access to retail from the GO station, without requiring people to traverse the stairs. • Locate commercial and retail spaces close to the GO station.

Other What is working well? Participants did not identify any additional elements that are working well. What isn’t working well? Participants discussed that it feels unsafe at night in the area and at the GO station. It is dark and not lively. Participants also noted that the area is not a destination location; there are no events or festivals that are hosted in the area.

What is missing? Participants did not identify any additional elements that are missing from the maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? To improve the area, participants suggested:

• Relocate the exits from the parking lots. o Also relocate the access point on the south side to the GO station. • Provide wi-fi connectivity at the GO station. • Enhance the safety of the area by making the place feel livelier and business. o Retail and restaurants that are open late can encourage users to go to the area in the evening. o Community events and festivals can also encourage people to visit the area outside of business hours. o Move the bus station close to the main station building that has staff. This would not only make it feel safer, but it would also allow people to easily locate GO staff for inquiries. • Provide a train viewing area. • The study needs to consider what will draw people to the area, besides being a transit link to Toronto and Hamilton. • Reconsider the shape/size of the study area. o One participant suggested expanding the study area to North Service Road/Third Line intersection. o Another participant suggested that given the QEW, the study area should be an oblong or rectangular along an east-west axis.

Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Summary Report

Thursday, March 21, 2019, 2:30 p. m. - 4:30 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall Oakville, Ontario

Prepared for: Town of Oakville

Prepared by: LURA Consulting

Brad Sunderland Alex Lavasidis Planner OR Facilitator Town of Oakville LURA Consulting Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3043 Phone: 416-536-0184

Table of Contents Introduction ...... 25 Project Overview ...... 25 Engagement Overview ...... 26 Summary of Workshop Feedback ...... 27 Visioning Ice Breaker ...... 27 What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? ...... 27 What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? ...... 27 SWOT Exercise ...... 28 Community Features/Public Spaces ...... 28 Getting Around/Transportation ...... 29 Building and Private Spaces ...... 30 Other ...... 31

Introduction

Project Overview

The study is scheduled to take place throughout 2019 and into early 2020. An official plan amendment and statutory process under the Planning Act is to follow.

Figure 3: Study Area Engagement Overview

The first Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop was held on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Approximately 17 participants attended the workshop. Of the 17 participants, 14 signed in. Stakeholders were notified of the workshop through email.

The event began with an open house was from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. During this time, participants could browse through display boards containing information about the Bronte GO MTSA study (Appendix A). Members of the project team were also available to answer questions from participants. The project team delivered a presentation to introduce the Bronte GO MTSA study from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Following the presentation, was an interactive workshop. The workshop included two interactive activities designed to gather feedback from participants to guide the initial development of the Bronte GO MTSA study. For the activities, participants were split into four stations, each with a different theme. Each station was provided with sticky notes, a map of the study area to record feedback, and a facilitator from the project team to guide the discussion. A full agenda that includes workshop details, is available in Appendix B.

Summary of Workshop Feedback

A summary of the feedback obtained at the workshop is presented below. Feedback is organized by activity, workshop station topic and finally, by question. Visioning Ice Breaker In small table groups, participants were first led through a visioning exercise. They were asked to respond to the following questions:

• What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? • What does “success? look like, when you think of the study area in the future?

The following is the summary of the feedback for each question: What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? Participants expressed that the area should:

• Be a vibrant, complete community that allows residents and visitors to live, work, and play at all hours of the day. • Countian a mix of uses, densities, and an attractive public realm. • Be appropriate in scale and well-balanced with the surrounding neighbourhood. • Be a destination, designed in an attractive manner. • Feel safe and be well-connected for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users. o Emphasis needs to be placed on how people will access the GO station, workplace, and other places of interests, without needing to depend on their cars (e.g. first and last mile connections). o Barriers currently hindering connectivity, such as the CN Rail and the QEW, should be mitigated. • Include greenspaces. • Reflect principles of sustainability. • Include less surface parking and more intense land uses. • Be inclusive, foster ageing-in-place, and be affordable for all residents. What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? According to participants, “success” looks like:

• An area that is less focused on the car as the only mode of transportation and instead, an area that prioritizes active transportation, is walkable and bike-friendly, and contains infrastructure to facilitate and encourage active transportation are put in place (e.g., bike lanes, wide sidewalks, mid-block connections). o The area is well-connected to other areas. o Contains an accessible and well-served public transit system. o Transit signal priority (TSP) systems in place in and around the GO station.

o Surfacing parking is replaced with more vibrant uses. • A complete community that is vibrant and lively at all hours of the day. There are a mix of uses and numerous opportunities to live, work, and play. • There is ample greenspace and greenery. • A welcoming and age-friendly area for both children and seniors. o There are amenities and facilities for all. • The overall design of the area transitions well with the established neighbourhood to the south and stable residential neighbourhoods are protected. • There is less car traffic and congestion. SWOT Exercise Participants were asked to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges for four topics associated with the study area. To gather this feedback, participants were asked to attend three of the following four stations to provide feedback on the study area:

• Community Features/Public Spaces; • Getting Around/Transportation; • Buildings and Private Spaces; and • Other

Using coloured sticky notes, the participants provided feedback on the following questions for each station topic:

• What is working well? (Yellow) • What isn’t working well? (Green) • What is missing? (Red) • How would you make the area better? What would you add? (Blue)

Participants were also provided with a comment form (Appendix D) to provide written feedback on the four topics.

The feedback provided below is organized by topic. Community Features/Public Spaces What is working well? Participants did not identify any community features/public spaces that were working well within the study area. Participants noted that the area is in close proximity to a large existing community center, which could be able to accommodate new residents in the study area in the future. What isn’t working well? Participants expressed that there is no sense of place - it is neither a destination nor an inviting area. The ravine, while it is a community feature, it is inaccessible for public use. Participants also expressed that the area is lacking recreational amenities, including places to eat and socialize. What is missing? Participants did not identify any community features/public spaces that were missing from the maps.

How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants suggested the following improvements:

• Install public realm elements to enhance the pedestrian realm (e.g. sidewalks and GO station). o Add greenspace and create an attractive streetscape with public realm elements, plazas, and urban art. • Pilot low-impact development on public lands.

Getting Around/Transportation What is working well? Participants discussed aspects that are currently working well in the area, including:

• Wide rights-of-way allows for more flexibility to allocate space for active transportation. In particular, Speers and Wyecroft Roads have ample room to accommodate multi-use trails, sidewalks, and/or bike lanes. • High frequency of GO train service. • Good connections to the highway. • Sufficient parking at the GO station. • The Oakville bus and GO train are integrated in a transit hub. • The traffic flow on Speers and Wyecroft Roads works well entering into the GO station; there is no que entering into the parking lot. • The Wyecroft Bridge will provide better connections, therefore attracting more trips. This in turn could attract different uses to come to the area, such as retail. What isn’t working well? Participants expressed that the following are not working well in the area:

• It is a very auto-centric area, making it a hostile environment for active transportation. o Pedestrians and cyclists feel unsafe due to high car traffic. o Lack of connectivity and active transportation facilities hinder the ability to walk and cycle with ease. • Congested intersections, particularly at Third Line and Wyecroft Road, and Third Line and Speers Road. • There is too much surface parking. • Lack of amenities for transit customers. • Bus movements are not prioritized as there is no transit signal priority. What is missing? One participant identified that there are pedestrian stairs from Third Line to the GO station that are missing from the study area maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants suggested the following improvements:

• Implement paid parking at the GO station to encourage greater use of public transit and active transportation. • Provide parking in a parking structure or underground to reduce the amount of surface parking. • Improve active transportation facilities and connections. o Provide more active transportation routes, wider sidewalks, and bike lanes. o Provide pedestrian facilities/bridges and safe pedestrian connections to and from the existing residential area. o Improve utilization of bike racks at the GO station. • Improve the connectivity of the area. o Develop a finer-grain road network. o Improve connections east-west along the rail corridor. o Improve north-south connections through the GO station and across the train tracks. o Consider reclassifying Third Line under the rail corridor (road classification). o Provide additional arterial connections into the area. • Enhance public transportation. o Prioritize public transit by providing dedicated bus access and a transit signal priority system. o Improve timing coordination between busses and GO trains. • Provide infrastructure/facilities to allow for alternative transit modes, such as a designated pick- up area for car share. • Increase density in the area to support transit. • Provide electric car charging stations at the GO station. • Separate bus and car traffic at the bus loop. Building and Private Spaces What is working well? Participants expressed that there are services in the employment lands that are intentionally located nearby the GO station and are well positioned to serve commuters (e.g. Carstar, a naturopathic centre, a gym, day care, and a few restaurants). There are also some popular businesses along Spears and Wyecroft Roads. Additionally, the industrial lands provide many employment opportunities.

Looking forward, public land and the large lot sizes in the area provide a unique opportunity for development. What isn’t working well? Participants discussed elements that are not working well in the area, including:

• The industry on Speers Road, which would need to undergo a significant conversion to meet “Liveable Oakville” standards. • Plans for private residential spaces seem incompatible with existing industrial uses. • Too much surface parking. • Lack of residential density. • Lack of architecturally interesting buildings. • Poor connectivity between buildings/private spaces and the GO station.

What is missing? Participants did not identify buildings/private spaces that were missing on the workshop maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants suggested the following improvements:

• Provide affordable housing and encourage the creation of well-paying jobs. • Adopt low impact design stormwater management practices. • Accommodate and plan for families. • Ensure development phasing is appropriate. • Add additional and varied density and uses on different parcels. • Develop a well-designed, complete community. • There are parcels located in the ravine that are privately owned. Development should not take place in or around the ravine as this is a floodplain. Other What is working well? Participants did not share anything that is working well. What isn’t working well? Participants discussed elements that are not working well in the area. These included:

• Absentee landlordism and tenants. • Land use conflicts on the south side of Speers Road. • The transfer station and concrete recycling. • The area looks and feels deserted at certain times. • The train is loud. What is missing? Participants did not identify any additional elements that were missing on the maps. How would you make the area better? What would you add? Participants discussed that the following could be done to improve the area:

• Improve stormwater management practices. • Commit to an environmental clean-up of the area. • Develop a sense of place and identity. o Creating a “Main Street” that will act as the community anchor. o Identifying placemaking opportunities. o Developing a branding strategy or narrative for the area. o Developing gateway features. o Identifying the cultural heritage of the area (i.e., Trow Bridge) Provide a mix of uses that animate the street and encourage use at all hours of the day for different users, such as restaurants, parks, coffee shops, a pop-up library, community centre, and retail. The area should foster live, work, and play.

Appendix C1: Online Comment Form

BBrroonnttee GGOO MMaajjoorr TTrraannssiitt SSttaattiioonn AArreeaa SSttuuddyy Welcome! Thank you for participating! As part of the town’s Oﬃcial Plan Review, the town is conducting a study of the Bronte GO Station and surrounding area, known as a “major transit station area” or MTSA. The study will create a new plan to guide future growth and change around the Bronte GO train station. It will guide how the area will transition into a transit-supportive community where people can live, work and play with easy access to transit options.

The study area includes the lands within an 800-metre radius from the Bronte GO station (representing about a 10-minute walk). The study area is broad and does not represent the oﬃcial boundary of the major transit station area. The boundary will be reﬁned and determined as part of the study.

You can help us shape the future of the Bronte GO Station and surrounding area by completing this online survey! The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and reﬂects the questions asked during our public engagement workshop on March 21, 2019. For more information about the project, to sign up for project updates, or to view the presentation from the workshop, please visit: www.oakville.ca/planoakville/bronte-go-mtsa.html

Note: To zoom in to any of the maps in this survey press "Ctrl" and "+" (windows users), or "Command" and "+" (mac users).

1 Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study

Getting Around

The following questions are themed around getting around and transportation. Review the map below showing the existing and planned transportation features within the study area and then scroll down to answer the questions. When answering the questions, consider your existing knowledge of the area and how this area will be planned to become a community where people can live, work and play with easy access to transit options.

2 1. Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area above, that highlights the existing transportation features of the area. DDiidd wwee mmiissss aannyy existing transportation connections or corridors (e.g. any streets, trails, bike lanes, connections, etc.)? If so, please explain.

3 2. Think about how you move and travel through the area (e.g. driving, biking, taking a bus or train, or walking). WWhhaatt aarree tthhee ssttrreennggtthhss about how you move through the area? (e.g. traffic flows well, there are many transportation options, you can find and use trails easily, etc.)

3. Think about how you move and travel through the area (e.g. driving, biking, taking a bus or train, or walking). WWhhaatt aarree tthhee cchhaalllleennggeess of moving through the area? What could be improved? (e.g. unpleasant area to walk or bike in, traﬃc congestion at a certain intersection, etc.)

4. HHooww wwoouulldd yyoouu cchhaannggee tthhiinnggss to improve how people move (e.g. walk, bike, or drive) through the area?

4 BBrroonnttee GGOO MMaajjoorr TTrraannssiitt SSttaattiioonn AArreeaa SSttuuddyy Community Features and Public Spaces

The following questions are themed around community features and public spaces. Review the map below showing existing community features and public spaces within the study area and then scroll down to answer the questions. When answering the questions, consider your existing knowledge of the area and how this area will be planned to become a community where people can live, work and play with easy access to transit options.

5 5. Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area above, that highlights the existing community features and public spaces of the area. DDiidd wwee mmiissss aannyy community features or public spaces (e.g. parks, community centres, etc.)? If so, please explain.

6 6. WWhhaatt aarree tthhee ssttrreennggtthhss of the the existing community features and public spaces in the area?

7. WWhhaatt aarree tthhee cchhaalllleennggeess with, or what could be improved about, the existing community features and public spaces in the area?

8. HHooww wwoouulldd yyoouu cchhaannggee tthhiinnggss to improve the community features and public spaces in the area?

7 BBrroonnttee GGOO MMaajjoorr TTrraannssiitt SSttaattiioonn AArreeaa SSttuuddyy Buildings and Private Spaces

The following questions are themed around buildings and private spaces. Review the map below showing existing buildings and private spaces within the study area and then scroll down to answer the questions. When answering the questions, consider your existing knowledge of the area and how this area will be planned to become a community where people can live, work and play with easy access to transit options.

8 9. Review the map of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area above, that highlights the existing buildings and private spaces of the area. DDiidd wwee mmiissss aannyy existing buildings or private spaces? If so, please explain.

9 10. WWhhaatt aarree tthhee ssttrreennggtthhss of the existing buildings and private spaces in the area?

11. WWhhaatt aarree tthhee cchhaalllleennggeess with, or what could be improved about, the existing buildings and private spaces in the area?

12. HHooww wwoouulldd yyoouu cchhaannggee tthhiinnggss to improve the buildings and private spaces in the area?

10 BBrroonnttee GGOO MMaajjoorr TTrraannssiitt SSttaattiioonn AArreeaa SSttuuddyy Other

The following questions are about anything else in the study area that you would like the study team to consider. Review the map below and then scroll down to answer the questions. When answering the questions, consider your existing knowledge of the area and how this area will be planned to become a community where people can live, work and play with easy access to transit options.

11 13. Is there anything else about the study area that we missed, that you did not already share?

12 14. Are there aannyy ootthheerr ssttrreennggtthhss of the area, that you did not already share?

15. Are there aannyy ootthheerr cchhaalllleennggeess of the area, that you did not already share?

16. Do you have any other ssuuggggeessttiioonnss ttoo iimmpprroovvee the area, that you did not already share?

13 BBrroonnttee GGOO MMaajjoorr TTrraannssiitt SSttaattiioonn AArreeaa SSttuuddyy

17. Please select the option(s) that best describe you.

Resident of Oakville

Land Owner in the Study Area

Business Owner in the Study Area

Renter in the Study Area

Other (please specify)

18. Please provide the ﬁrst 3 digits of your postal code.

19. Provide your email if you would like to be sent email updates about this project and the Official Plan Review. If you provide your email, it will be added to the Official Plan Review project notification list (which includes notification about the Bronte GO MTSA Study).

The personal information on this survey is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any personal information collected as part of this form will only be used to communicate information related to this project.

Appendix C2: Workshop Boards

BRONTE GO MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREA STUDY WELCOME!

Consultant Team BRONTE GO MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREA STUDY Phase 1: Background Research, Baseline & Vision

Welcome to the first Public Engagement Workshop for the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study. At this meeting, the study team will provide a comprehensive overview of the project, review the preliminary work completed to date and seek your input on the opportunities and challenges for the Study Area.

Feedback We encourage you to provide feedback and comments by participating in the workshop and completing a comment sheet, available at the registration table. You can drop off your comment sheet at the registration table, or submit your feedback via e-mail or mail to the contact below. We ask that you please provide your feedback by April 4, 2019.

For additional information, please contact: Brad Sunderland, Planner Policy Planning Town of Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 [email protected]

Consultant Team Sajecki Planning: Project Lead, Land Use Planning DTAH: Urban Design & Public Realm Wood: Transportation & Servicing, Air Quality, Noise & Vibration LURA: Engagement Facilitator R.E. Millward: Community Infrastructure, Land Use Planning NBLC: Real Estate Analysis Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Public Engagement Workshop #1 - March 21 2019

STUDY AREA CONTEXT

The Study Area is centered around the Bronte GO

Station, and includes the area within approximately 800 Waste and Wastewater metres from the station buildings, equivalent to a 10 Treatment Plan minute walk. N. Service Road Queen Elizabeth Way S. Service Road s iu Wallace d Oakville Arca S. Service Road a and Carey R Porsche Recycling Bunge m 0 Site Fourteen Mile Creek 0 Study Area 8 s Pacifc Road

Westgate Road u NCI Site di Budds Noble a Collision R Site m 0 Wyecroft Road 0 5 East The Study Area and Surrounding Area diagrams illustrate Metrican North Parking Lot Ropak Parking All 500m and 800m radii from the Bronte GO Station site, as Caravan Packaging Lot Connect Dufferin Trucking Site Apple Construction Site Storage Yard prescribed by the Province. Major streets within the Study Site Area include Third Line (north-south), Wyecroft Road and Bronte GO Station

Speers Road (east-west). South Parking Lot Procor Site JemPak Canxxus/Hearn Site Site Monarch Plastics IUOE Site M&G Local 793 Steel Surrounding Area Site Speers Road York Street Wallace Road In the broader context, the Bronte GO Station is approximately Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct.

Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook a quarter of the distance between Third Line and Bronte Park Third Line Road. It is also approximately 2.5 kilometres from the Bronte

Village area at Lakeshore Road West and Bronte Road, the Bridge Road closest major mixed-use node.

Gladys Speers Public School Determining the Final Boundary of the Major Transit Community Station Area Centre Context Map - Draft Study Area The Study Area does not represent the final boundary of Langtry Park the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). The Deerfeld Gold Course Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plan final delineated boundary of the MTSA has not yet been N. Service Road determined. The boundary will be determined through this Queen Elizabeth Way S. Service Road Wallace S. Service Road Car and Carey Arca Recycling study, in coordination with the Region of Halton’s Official Plan Dealerships Bunge Site

Pacifc Road Review (Municipal Comprehensive Review). However, it is NCI Site Westgate Road Budds Noble Collision Site Conference Centre Wyecroft Road and Hotels East anticipated that the lands north of the Queen Elizabeth Way Metrican North Parking Lot Ropak Parking All Caravan Packaging Lot Connect Dufferin Trucking Site Apple Construction and the established residential neighbourhoods to the south Site Storage Yard Site McCraney Creek will be excluded from the final boundary. Bronte GO Station

South Parking Lot Procor Site JemPak Canxxus/Hearn Site Site Monarch Plastics Gas Site IUOE Stations M&G Local 793 Steel Site Speers Road York Street Wallace Road

Fourteen Mile Creek Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct.

Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook Park Third Line

Bridge Road

Queen Elizabeth Park Gladys Speers Public School Br Community Valley Centre Park Rebecca Context Map - Surrounding Area

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WHY A STUDY? JUSTIFICATION

As part of the Town’s Official Plan Review, the Town is conducting a study of the Bronte GO Station and surrounding area, known as a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA). The Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Halton Region Official Plan, and the Town’s Urban Structure (OPA 15) have identified the Bronte GO Station as a Major Transit Station, Regional Transit Node and a Node for Further Study.

Bronte GO Station

Livable Oakville Official Plan - Schedule A1, Urban Structure

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STUDY PURPOSE PROCESS & OBJECTIVES

Study Overview Study Objectives

To create a comprehensive Area Specific Plan (ASP) The creation of the ASP will be informed by the following for the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) objectives identified for the Bronte GO MTSA, including: that enables the development of a safe and compact transit-supportive complete community where people • Ensuring that population and employment densities are can live, work, and play. transit-supportive (including active transportation, planned transportation, transit, and associated facilities) and meet the Growth Plan’s minimum growth targets; Study Process • Accommodating an appropriate mix of land uses (including As part of the Town’s ongoing Official Plan Review, the employment, residential and commercial uses), which will Town of Oakville is addressing the ways in which it will enable the creation of a complete community that is both accommodate future population and employment growth compact and sustainable; to the year 2041. The Town’s Urban Structure identifies the Bronte GO Station as a Major Transit Station, Regional • Providing land uses and built forms that are compatible Transit Node, and Node for Further Study. with the surrounding areas and uses;

As a node identified for additional growth and change, there • Protecting employment uses that are compatible and is a desire to develop the MTSA into a complete community contribute to the function of the MTSA; in line with provincial and regional policy, while maintaining a focus on employment. The Study will identify tangible plans • Developing a transportation strategy that provides multi- and strategies to create a vibrant mixed use pedestrian- modal access to various transportation facilities and safe friendly area for commuters, workers, and residents. connections to the Station and surrounding areas;

The Study is comprised of five stages, illustrated in the • Prioritizing transit users and active transportation (cycling figure below. and walking); and,

• Establishing compatible urban design principles that allow for an inviting and high quality public realm.

WE ARE HERE 1 2 3 4 5 Background Research, Scenario Development Evaluation of Scenarios Area Specific Plan (ASP) Enabling the Plan - OPA Baseline & Vision & Guidance Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 Feb 2020 - June 2020

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MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREA (MTSA) WHAT’S AN MTSA?

A Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) is a geographic MTSAs are intended to accommodate a variety of land area centered on a major transit station. They are uses (including employment, commercial, residential, open designed to accommodate transit-supportive densities spaces, etc.) and transportation options and connections, and a mix of land uses in a compact urban form, while with an emphasis on active transportation modes such as offering first and last mile connections. walking, cycling and transit.

As per the Province’s Growth Plan policies for MTSAs, the MTSAs are identified in the Province’s Growth Plan for Bronte GO should be planned for a minimum density of 150 Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017) as “the area including people and jobs combined per hectare. and around any existing or planned higher order transit station or stop within a settlement area; or the area including Metrolinx’s Mobility Hub Guidelines (2011) provides and around a major bus depot in an urban core”. MTSAs strategies to develop a successful MTSA, based on the are defined as the area within a 500 metre radius of a transit following three principles: Placemaking; Seamless station, roughly equivalent to a 10 minute walk. Mobility; and Successful Implementation. The development of the Area Specific Plan (ASP) for the Bronte GO MTSA will be informed by the following objectives, among others:

A vibrant, mixed-use environment with An attractive public realm Seamless integration of modes at higher land use intensity the rapid transit station

Safe and efficient movement of people Strategic parking management Flexible planning to accommodate with high levels of pedestrian priority growth and change

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POLICY CONTEXT PROVINCIAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY

All plans for the Bronte GO MTSA Study will be Local informed by the applicable provincial, regional, and local policy frameworks. • Livable Oakville Official Plan (2009, as amended) • Official Plan Review - including OPA 15, OPA 26, OPA 27 The primary provincial, regional, and local planning policy (ongoing) documents are listed below: • Transportation Master Plan (including 2018 Review) • Active Transportation Master Plan (2017) Provincial • Wyecroft Road Environmental Assessment (ongoing) • Stormwater Master Plan, Phase 1 (2015) and Phase 2 • Provincial Policy Statement (2014) (ongoing) • Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017) • Speers Road Environmental Assessment and Addendum • Metrolinx - 2041 Regional Transportation Plan (2018) (ongoing) • Metrolinx - Bronte GO Station Master Plan (2013) • Livable by Design - Urban Design Manual (2014) • Metrolinx - Mobility Hub Guidelines (2011) • Economic Development Strategy (2009) • Five-year Review: Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Regional Master Plan (2017)

• Halton Region Official Plan (2009, as amended) • Official Plan Review - Municipal Comprehensive Review (ongoing) • Mobility Management Strategy for Halton (2017) • Active Transportation Master Plan (2015)

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EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USES (OFFICIAL PLAN)

Official Plan Land Uses Zoning

The Official Plan designates the Study Area’s employment The majority of the lands within the Study Area are land uses within four distinct categories: designated as Employment Zones in the Town’s Zoning By-law 2014-014. These include Office Employment (E1), • Industrial, includes the Bronte GO Station and the Business Employment (E2), Industrial (E3), and Business heaviest uses alongside the rail track; Commercial (E4). • Business Employment, north of Wyecroft Road; • Office Employment, south of Speers Road and Wallace The properties to the south of the Study Area are zoned as Road, currently occupied by small land parcels; and, Residential Low (RL3-0), with several properties adjacent • Business Commercial, includes gas stations and other to the employment areas zoned as RL5-0. auto-oriented businesses near Third Line and Speers Road. The remaining properties are zoned as Environmental Zones - Natural Area (N), Environmental Zones - Parkway The lands immediately adjacent to Fourteen Mile Creek are Belt Public Use (PB1), and Open Space Zones - Park (O1). designated as Natural Areas.

Offcial Plan Land Uses Zoned Land Uses (2014-014)

Business Commercial Natural Area E1 RL3-0 N Industrial Parks and Open Spaces E2 RL5-0 O1 Business Employment Parkway Belt E3 PB1 Offce Employment E4 Deerfeld Golf Course Deerfeld Golf Course Low-Density Residential

Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant

N. Service Road N. Service Road Queen Elizabeth Way Queen Elizabeth Way S. Service Road S. Service Road s s iu iu d d a a R R m m 0 0 0 s 0 s 8 iu 8 iu Pacifc Road Pacifc Road d d Westgate Road Westgate Road a a R R m m 0 0 0 0 5 Wyecroft Road 5 Wyecroft Road

Bronte GO Station Bronte GO Station

Speers Road Speers Road

York Street York Street Wallace Road Wallace Road

Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct. Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct.

Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook Park Seabrook Park Third Line Third Line

Bridge Road Bridge Road

0 50 100 200 300m 0 50 100 200 300m

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EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USES

Parcel Fabric Existing Land Uses

While parcels within surroundings residential districts are The employment lands within the 500 and 800 m radii include regular, those within the employment lands vary in size and the following uses: shape. The properties between Wyecroft Road and Speers Road are the largest, reflecting their industrial uses and • Heavy shipping and transportation uses (consist of some of historic engagement with the railway. the largest sites within the Study Area); • Auto / boat repair operations (smaller sites); The properties north of Wyecroft Road are medium in size, • Heavy and light manufacturing and warehousing operations while those south of Speers Road are smaller. The blocks to (large and small sites); the south of Speers Road and east of Third Line (adjacent to • Wide range of office types; Wallace Road and York Street) contain the finest parcel fabric. • Several medical/health specialty uses; • Two rental halls; • Several new and used car dealerships; • Several small retail operations along Third Line and Wyecroft Road; and, • Four gas stations (corner of Third Line and Speers Road).

Parcel Fabric Existing Land Uses

Property Lines Shipping/Transporation Rental Hall Low-Density Residential Auto/Boat Repair Car Dealership Park Other Employment Uses Retail GO Parking Lot Ofﬁces Gas Stations Utility Deerﬁeld Golf Course Medical/Health

Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant

N. Service Road Third Line N. Service Road Queen Elizabeth Way Queen Elizabeth Way S. Service Road S. Service Road s S. Service Road s S. Service Road iu iu d d a a R R m m 0 0 0 s 0 s 8 iu 8 iu Paciﬁc Road d Paciﬁc Road d Westgate Road Westgate Road a a R R m m 0 0 0 Wyecroft Road 0 5 5 Wyecroft Road

Self-Storage/ Construction Ofﬁce Material Storage and Processing

Bronte GO Station Bronte GO Station

Speers Road Speers Road Construction Union Hall and Training York Street Centre York Street Wallace Road Wallace Road

Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct.

Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook Park Third Line

Bridge Road

0 50 100 200 300m 0 50 100 200 300m

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EXISTING CONDITIONS PARKS AND OPEN SPACES

Parks and Open Spaces Parks and Open Spaces Langtry Park Parks Other Open Spaces 500 m radius Parkway Belt Lands

There are no parks or open spaces within a Merton-Mount Deerfeld Golf Course Pleasant Mid-Halton Wastewater 500 m radius of the Bronte GO Station. Cemetary Treatment Plant N. Service Road Queen Elizabeth Way 800 m radius S. Service Road s iu d a R m 0 0 s There is a park and Natural Areas located 8 iu Pacifc Road d Westgate Road a R within an 800 m radius of the Bronte GO m 0 0 5 Wyecroft Road Station, including: Natural Areas

• Along Fourteen Mile Creek;

• Along a section of the protected Parkway Bronte GO Station Belt lands north of the Queen Elizabeth

Way (currently occupied by the Waste and Speers Road Wastewater Treatment Plant); and,

• Seabrook Park within the residential York Street Wallace Road

neighbourhoods to the south of the GO Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct. Station. Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook Park Third Line

Bridge Road

Queen Elizabeth Park and Community Gladys Centre Speers Public School

Rebecca Hopedale Gardens Park Donovan Bailey Trail 0 50 100 200 300m

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EXISTING CONDITIONS MOVEMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

Movement and Connectivity Movement and Connectivity

Street Network Transit Cycling and Trails Street Network Multi-Purpose Arterial GO Rail Bike Lane (Existing / Proposed) Minor Arterial GO Parking Lots Buffered Bike Lane (Existing / Proposed) Minor Collector Oakville Transit Route Signed Route (Existing / Proposed) Local Oakville Transit Multi-Use Trail (Existing / Proposed) (Rush Hour Only) The Livable Oakville Official Plan classifies the Mid-Block Connection streets in the Study Area as follows: N. Service Road

Queen Elizabeth Way • Wyecroft Road and Speers Road (including S. Service Road s iu d where Wyecroft becomes South Service Road a S. Service Road R m 0 us east of Third Line) Multi-Purpose Arterials; 0 di 8 Ra Pacifc Road Westgate Road m • Third Line and North Service Road are Minor 00 5 Arterials; Wyecroft Road • South Service Road (west of Third Line) and Bridge Road are Minor Collectors; and,

• All other roads are Local. Bronte GO Station

Transit Speers Road

Currently, Oakville Transit operates regular

York Street service on Third Line, Wyecroft Road Wallace Road (connecting to the GO Station), Speers Road Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct.

(east of Third Line) and Bridge Road. Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Third Line

Additionally, Oakville Transit operates rush

hour service on North Service Road and South Bridge Road Service Road (both east of Third Line) and Speers Road (west of Third Line).

Active Transportation

0 50 100 200 300m As per the Town’s Official Plan, bicycle facilities are planned for all major roads in the area, including an existing bike lane along a segment of Speers Road and a signed bike route along Wyecroft Road (east of Bronte Road).

A set of stairs and a small mid-block connection on the north side of the tracks connects Third Line to the Bronte GO Station. Additional multi- use trails are proposed, connecting Wyecroft Road to the Station.

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EXISTING CONDITIONS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY & OWNERSHIP

Recent Developments Public Ownership

Several development applications have been submitted over Lands under public ownership within the Study Area include: the past decade within the Study Area. Most applications have sought to expand and moderately change current operations. • The rail corridor and several small adjacent properties; • The GO Station lands (one parcel fronting on Speers Road and two fronting on Wyecroft Road); • A portion of Fourteen Mile Creek; and, • An additional site on Wyecroft Road near Westgate Road (currently occupied by a private use).

The Public Ownership diagram does not identify roads with are under public ownership.

Development Activity Public Ownership

Application Approved (2009-Present) Lands Under Public Ownership Application Submitted (2009-Present)

2016: Expansion of Existing Admin Building (Approved) Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant 2019: New Application Submitted

N. Service Road 2012: Construct N. Service Road Car Dealership Queen Elizabeth Way Queen Elizabeth Way S. Service Road S. Service Road s 2011: Construct 2011: Conversion s iu Car Dealership iu Natural d of Warehouse to d Heritage a S. Service Road a Medical Facility R R 2013: Construct Area Lands m m Car Dealership 0 0 0 0 8 8

Pacifc Road Pacifc Road s Westgate Road iu d a R Westgate Road Wyecroft Road Wyecroft Road m 0 0 5 s iu d GO 2012: Sign a Parking 2018: Expansion R Variance of Existing Lots m Storage Facility 0

5 Rail Bronte GO Station Corridor Bronte GO Station

2014: Two-Storey GO Commercial Parking 2017: Expansion Lot Condominium of Reception Speers Road Speers Road Hall and Kitchen 2012: Expansion of Fabrication Facility York Street York Street Wallace Road Wallace Road 2017: Expansion of Asphalt Area and Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct. Trafford Cres. Saxon Road Weynway Ct. Landscaping

Wyandotte Cres. Wyandotte Cres. Vyner Cres. Seabrook Park Vyner Cres. Third Line Third Line

Bridge Road Bridge Road

0 50 100 200 300m 0 50 100 200 300m

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To learn more about the Study and to receive regular updates, please visit the project website at:

www.oakville.ca/planoakville/bronte-go-mtsa.html

... Feel free to take a photo of the above link!

RE WE A HERE 1 2 3 4 5 Background Research, Scenario Development Evaluation of Scenarios Area Specific Plan (ASP) Enabling the Plan - OPA Baseline & Vision & Guidance Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 Feb 2020 - June 2020

For additional information, please contact: Brad Sunderland, Planner Policy Planning Town of Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 [email protected]

Consultant Team

Appendix C3: Workshop Presentation

Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study Engagement Workshop #1 March 21, 2019

1 WORKSHOP PURPOSE

1. To introduce the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study to members of the Oakville Community.

2. To share the project team’s initial findings and next steps.

3. To gather feedback from community members on the opportunities and challenges of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area, as well as ideas for improvement.

2 AGENDA 6:45 Presentation • Why A Study? • Schedule • Our Approach • Study Area • Vision & Guiding Principles • Existing Conditions 7:15 Workshop • Introductions • Visioning Icebreaker • Discussion Stations • Report Back 8:15 Closing Remarks 8:30 Meeting End

3 CONSULTANT TEAM

4 WHY A STUDY?

Bronte GO Station

5 SCHEDULE

6 MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREAS

7 UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH

Coordination with the Region’s 1 MCR 2 Appropriate Mix of Land Uses 3 Meaningful Engagement 4 Strategic Implementation

8 OUR APPROACH

PURPOSE, TECHNICAL OBJECTIVES + ANALYSIS = & VISION

9 STUDY AREA

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SEAMLESS PLACEMAKING SUCCESSFUL MOBILITY IMPLEMENTATION A vibrant, mixed-use Seamless integration Flexible planning to environment with of modes at the rapid accommodate growth higher land use transit station and change 1 5 intensity 8

Safe and efficient Effective partnerships movement of people An attractive public and incentives for with high levels of realm increased public and 2 pedestrian priority 6 9 private investment

A well-designed transit station for a high A minimized ecological quality user footprint 3 experience 7

Strategic parking 4 management

20 21 22 23 EXISTING CONDITIONS MOVEMENT & CONNECTIVITY

24 25 WORKSHOP

• Introductions

• Visioning Icebreaker

• Discussion Stations

• Report Back

26 WORKSHOP Introductions

At your table, share your name, any organization or business you are representing, and what part of Oakville you live or work in.

(2 Minutes Total)

27 WORKSHOP Visioning

Picture the study area, in your ideal future.

Individually, use the sticky notes and large table worksheet to answer each question: 1) What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? 2) What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? (5 Minutes Total)

28 WORKSHOP Discussion Stations Pick 3 of the following four stations to attend. You will have 12 minutes at each station. 1. Community Features 2. Getting Around & 3. Buildings & 4. Other & Public Spaces Transportation Private Spaces

What is working? What isn’t working? What is missing? How would you make the area better? OR What would you add?

29 WORKSHOP Report Back

Facilitators, share a short highlight of the discussion from your station.

(2 Minutes )

30 THANK YOU!

Appendix C4: Public Engagement Workshop Agenda

Public Engagement Workshop Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study March 21 6:30 to 8:30 pm Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall, 2302 Bridge Road

Purpose of the Workshop: • To introduce the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study to members of the Oakville Community. • To share the project team’s initial findings and next steps. • To gather feedback from community members on the opportunities and challenges of the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area, as well as ideas for improvement. Agenda: 6:30 Open House

o Review the project information display boards and speak to members of the project team. 6:45 Presentation 7:15 Workshop & Report Back

o Visioning Ice Breaker: Individually answer each of the following two questions: o Think about the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area: . What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future? . What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future? o Provide your feedback at three of the following discussion stations: o Community Features and Public Spaces o Getting Around / Transportation o Buildings and Private Spaces o Other o Each station will ask you to provide feedback on maps, using sticky notes: o What is working? (Yellow) o What isn’t working? (Green) o What is missing? (Pink) o How would you make the area better? What would you add? (Blue) o After 3 discussion rounds (12 minutes each), hear a summary of highlights from each discussion station. 8:15 Closing Remarks

o Please remember to hand in your comment form.

Appendix C5: Public Engagement Workshop Comment Form

Public Engagement Workshop Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study

March 21 6:30 to 8:30 pm Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall, 2302 Bridge Road

Comment Form (For those unable to participate in the workshop)

Contact Information (optional): Name: ______Email: ______Postal Code: ______

Check this box to add your name to the Official Plan Review project notification list – which includes the Bronte GO MTSA Study. If you check this box, you will be sent updates about this project and the Official Plan Review.

Please review the Bronte Go Major Transit Station Area project boards and then answer the following questions.

Think about the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area: 1. What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future?

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2. What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future?

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3. Based on the presentation and display boards, did we miss any important existing features of the study area (e.g. community features, public spaces, buildings and private spaces, trails, pathways, roadways etc.)? If so, what did we miss?

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B. ______

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C. ______

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4. What is working, or what are the strengths of, the existing study area?

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B. ______

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C. ______

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5. What is not working, or what are the challenges of, the existing study area?

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B. ______

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C. ______

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6. How would you make the study area better? What would you add?

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B. ______

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C. ______

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7. Do you have any additional comments?

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The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any personal information collected as part of this form will only be used to communicate information related to this project.

Appendix C6: Public Engagement Workshop Photos

Photos from Public Engagement Workshop

SWOT Analysis Community Features/Public Spaces

Getting Around/Transportation

Buildings and Private Spaces

Other

Appendix C7: Staff and Agency Workshop Agenda

Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study March 21 2:30 – 4:30 Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall, 2302 Bridge Road Purpose of the Workshop: • To introduce the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study to staff and agency stakeholders. • To share the project team’s initial findings and next steps. • To gather feedback from staff and agencies on the opportunities and challenges of the Bronte GO Station Area, as well as ideas for improvement. Agenda: 2:30 Open House

o Participants can review project information on project boards, and speak to members of the project team if they have any questions or concerns. 2:45 Presentation

o The project team will introduce and explain the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study. 3:15 Workshop & Report Back

o Please remember to hand in your comment form.

Appendix C8: Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Comment Form

Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study

March 21 2:30 – 4:30 Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Rehearsal Hall, 2302 Bridge Road

Comment Form (For those unable to participate in the workshop)

Contact Information (optional): Name: ______Email: ______Postal Code: ______

Please review the Bronte Go Major Transit Station Area project boards and then answer the following questions.

Think about the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area: 1. What would you love this area to look or feel like in the future?

______

2. What does “success” look like, when you think of the study area in the future?

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A.______

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B. ______

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C. ______

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4. What is working, or what are the strengths of, the existing study area?

A. ______

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B. ______

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C. ______

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5. What is not working, or what are the challenges of, the existing study area?

A. ______

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B. ______

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C. ______

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6. How would you make the study area better? What would you add?

A. ______

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B. ______

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C. ______

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7. Do you have any additional comments?

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Appendix C9: Staff and Agency Engagement Workshop Photos

Photos from Public Engagement Workshop SWOT Analysis Community Features/Public Spaces

Getting Around/Transportation

Buildings and Private Spaces

Other

Appendix D: TAC Meeting #1 Feedback Summary

Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area Study TAC Meeting #1 Feedback Summary

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Town Hall, Oakville Room Oakville, Ontario

Introduction

On May 7, 2019, a meeting was held with the Town’s Technical Advisory Committee consisting of members from the Town, Region, Conservation Halton and Metrolinx to present and discuss the Draft Land Use Scenarios. The Halton District School Board (HDSB) provided comments subsequently as they could not attend the meeting.

Summary of Workshop Feedback

A summary of the feedback obtained at the TAC Meeting is presented below. The feedback is organized by theme.

STEETS AND BLOCKS

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Strength • New north-south connection over the railway very important

Weakness • Road connections to stable area will be difficult and contentious • The T intersection at South Service Road (east of Third Line) –will have possible environmental constraints Keep • Westgate Road extension is halfway between Bronte Road and Third Line and is a good location

General • Are more pedestrian connections over the rail corridor an option/possible? Comment • Explore the practicality of creating pedestrian connections to the southern residential community. Are easement between houses possible? Are houses far enough apart to accommodate a pedestrian access? • Consider the Station Access Plan that shows a pedestrian connection to Trafford Crescent to the residential community in the south. This pedestrian connection provides a close connection to where new bus terminal is to be located. • See Centennial GO Station as case study for pedestrian connections • With the relocation of bus loop, consider enhanced pedestrian connection and access to bus loop from all locations (north of the train tracks and the residential neighbourhood to the south). This need will become more significant as the population level increases. • Medium density block sizes of 80-120 metres – are these appropriate? • When transitioning to smaller block sizes from the current parcel fabric, how do you find ways to break this up? Are public and private roads considered? Provide direction about the practical implementation of the road network. • Consultant team: local roads are shown as “intent” and do not mean they are required in exact location as shown • Region: Wyecroft Road is being shown as priority bus - please consider this.

• Work is underway for the Wyecroft Road bridge which may have traffic impacts. • Wyecroft Road EA is ongoing and details will be shared when possible.

PARKS AND OPEN SPACES

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Strength • Window streets along the east-west • Window streets along the east-west park/rail corridor provides visibility park/rail corridor provides visibility and safety and safety • Natural areas being utilized/leveraged • Natural areas being utilized/leveraged for trail connections for trail connections • Active parkland provided

Weakness • Active parkland may be needed considering the introduction of residential development.

Change • Location of active parkland - should it be brought closer to proposed residential uses?

General • Consider active transportation connections, including cycling, from north of the Comment QEW. An example expressed was the bike lane under QEW at Bronte Road. Are other options near Third Line available? • Look into if there are constraints with the proposed east-west linear corridor park north of the rail tracks. What utilities are here and is park possible? • Identify what is active/passive park and what is public/private park. (Consultant response: further details to come with things such as POPS.) • Note that new frameworks for parkland dedication are/may emerge as part of the town’s ongoing Parkland Strategy and Provincial Bill 108. • Metrolinx: In principle, pedestrian connections and trail system in close proximity to the rail corridor is not a problem but details of how facilities are designed is a key consideration. • Consider what land uses and roadways are adjacent to park areas to ensure safety and pleasant environment • Consider the Sherwood Forest park near Appleby GO as a potential example of active parkland new a GO station • Consider connections to overall active transportation network and other areas/uses • Consider opportunities provide uses fronting onto the east-west trail corridor

LAND USES

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Weakness • Concern there is too strong an emphasis on residential (mixed use)

Change • Provide greater clarity on what uses are considered within “mixed use” • Remove structured parking from the land uses – Metrolinx is not considering stand-alone structured parking anymore • The percentage of land uses within each option (to the left hand of the mapping) should be revised as they do not appear accurately depict the differences between options 1 and 2. How does the balance of the road network accommodate land area?

General • Ensure an appropriate mix of retail and service commercial uses to provide Comment amenities to the employment and office uses / employees • Consider retail priority areas (opportunities/constraints mapping provided some initial consideration of this) • The North Oakville employment policies provide some policies about service commercial within employment areas function • Consider higher density uses on Metrolinx lands to see return for replacement parking • Consider the balance of employment uses with residential uses in the context of new Growth Plan 2019 (Provincially Significant Employment Zones and Regional MCR) • There is high employment growth projected for tech industry, life sciences, and financial services – mostly the office side of things and less so manufacturing/industrial. Consider the balance of required parking ratios when next to Bronte GO – shouldn’t be too high. • GFA of employment uses with how to accommodate parking given parking will likely be provided as surface parking. How can we encourage more parking underground to better achieve an urban vision? • Reverse commuters are great and we need to leverage this (e.g. office uses are really encouraged) • Can the growth area (mixed use) designation also support office to better support a higher level of employment? Provide more context around what mixed use might be. It can likely include employment and can still carry a lot of employee and job density. • Encourage and scope permitted employment uses that provide high employment densities (e.g. office). • Ensure assumptions and mechanism to calculate employment density are realistic – consider the Employment and Commercial Review assumptions and projections.

BUILDING HEIGHTS

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Strength • Provides a softer transition to the south considering the 150 people and jobs may be able easy to achieve.

General • Metrolinx lands – Please consider these lands for the highest densities and tallest Comment building to leverage development and replacement of parking as underground parking

Additional written comments were received following the meeting, which include:

• Avoid designating specific land uses for station or structure parking as it can restrict Metrolinx’s ability to redevelop the Station site; • Lands adjacent to the Station should be designated high density to allow for the economics of providing replacement parking; • The location of trails should be within fringe areas (buffer of Natural Heritage System should be located outside of hazard lands); and • Consider locating some of the park system along the edge of existing open space.