Report to/Rapport
au:
Transportation and
Transit Committee/
Comité des transports et des services de transport
en commun
and Council/et au Conseil
2 July 2002 / le 2 juillet 2002
Submitted by/Soumis par: Ned Lathrop, General
Manager/Directeur général
Development Services Department
/ Services d’aménagement
Contact/Personne-ressource: Larry Morrison, Manager, Infrastructure
Approvals /
Gestionnaire, Approbation des demandes d’infrastructure
580-2424 ext. 27807,
Larry.Morrison@ottawa.ca
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ACS2002-DEV-APR-0138 |
SUBJECT: MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERSECTION OF TENTH
LINE ROAD AND LAKEPOINTE DRIVE
OBJET: MODIFICATIONS
À L’INTERSECTION DU CHEMIN TENTH LINE ET DE LA PROMENADE LAKEPOINTE
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Transportation and Transit
Committee recommend Council approve the modifications to
the intersection of Tenth Line Road and Lakepointe Drive, subject to the
developer, Minto Corporation:
1.
Funding
the total cost of the intersection modifications; and,
2.
Executing a
legal agreement with respect to the above.
RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des transports et des services de transport en commun
recommande au Conseil d’approuver les modifications à l’intersection du chemin
Tenth Line et de la promenade Lakepointe, à la condition que le promoteur, en
l’occurrence Minto Corporation :
1.
finance la totalité des coûts de modification de
l’intersection;
2. signe
un accord juridique à cet égard.
BACKGROUND
Minto Developments Inc. is proposing the development of 9.12 hectares of vacant lands bounded by Tenth Line Road to the west and the proposed transitway to the north, in the former City of Cumberland. The development comprises of Stage 5 and Stage 6 of the Avalon subdivision, and consists of a mixture of residential housing and office/commercial land use.
The developer is
requesting that intersection modifications be approved, consisting of a new
southbound left turn lane on Tenth Line Road at the new intersection of Tenth
Line Road and Lakepointe Drive. This
intersection will form a new access point to the subdivision, to mitigate the
effects of additional motor vehicle activity into the subdivision and enhance
safety and mobility to the surrounding street system.
The site and proposed location of the roadway modifications are shown in Document 1.
DISCUSSION
A Transportation Impact Study prepared by the firm of D. J. Halpenny & Associates Ltd. dated May 15, 2002, examined the expected traffic volumes after full development of the site. The report identified the location and roadway geometry of a new subdivision access onto Tenth Line Road, which would be required for the future traffic volumes identified in the report. Document 2 identifies the modifications proposed to Tenth Line Road at the intersection of the proposed Lakepointe Drive to accommodate future subdivision traffic and to improve roadway safety. Roadway modifications to support the development have been approved by the City of Ottawa, and have satisfied the requirements of the Planning and Municipal Acts.
The modifications to the intersection of Tenth Line Road and the proposed Lakepointe Drive will be completed during Stage 5 and Stage 6 of the Avalon subdivision.
ANALYSIS
Existing Conditions
The proposed site for the Avalon subdivision is currently vacant land. Land use in the area is predominantly retail/commercial along Tenth Line Road and Innes Road. East of Tenth Line Road the land use consists of existing and proposed residential housing.
Tenth Line Road in the vicinity of the site is a two-lane arterial roadway, with a posted speed limit of 60 km/h. The Tenth Line Road cross-section is a rural roadway with gravel shoulders.
Pedestrians
There are no sidewalks along either side of Tenth Line Road at the location of the proposed roadway modifications.
Bicycles
There are no cycling facilities along Tenth Line Road in the vicinity of the site.
Transit
No regular or peak hour transit service is provided on Tenth Line Road south of Innes Road.
Automobiles
The traffic volumes along Tenth Line Road in the vicinity of the proposed roadway modifications are estimated to be approximately 1,400 vehicles over an 8-hour period.
Design Proposal
The roadway modifications would consist of the construction of a new intersection on Tenth Line Road at Lakepointe Drive, located approximately 800 metres south of Innes Road. The new intersection would be a “T” intersection, with Tenth Line Road forming the northbound and southbound approaches and Lakepointe Drive forming the westbound approach. Stop control signs would be placed at the westbound Lakepointe Drive approach.
The intersection construction would consist of a new southbound Tenth Line Road left turn lane onto Lakepointe Drive, and the associated run out south of the intersection. The southbound left turn lane would comprise of 25 metres of vehicular storage, 50 metre deceleration lane, and a 65 metre taper as shown in Document 2. Lakepointe Drive would consist of an exclusive left turn and right turn lane at the westbound approach. The westbound curb lane on Lakepointe Drive will be constructed having a width of 4.3 metres to accommodate vehicles and cyclists.
Pedestrians
Pedestrian sidewalks are proposed along both sides of Lakepointe Drive. Sidewalks are not proposed along Tenth Line Road during this phase of the subdivision due to the expected low volume of pedestrian traffic. The next phase of the Avalon Subdivision will generate pedestrian movement along Tenth Line Road and sidewalks will be constructed.
Bicycles
An exclusive 2.0 metre bicycle facility will be provided along the northbound and southbound Tenth Line Road approaches to the intersection as part of the roadway modifications. The westbound curb lane on Lakepointe Drive will be constructed having a width of 4.3 metres to accommodate vehicles and cyclists.
Transit
OC Transpo will be examining the site for the potential of providing transit service, and determine the proposed location of bus stops.
Automobiles
The intersection modifications
will maintain the efficiency of the Tenth Line Road and Lakepointe Drive intersection by mitigating the effects of increased motor
vehicle activity along Tenth Line Road and into the proposed Avalon
subdivision, and enhance safety and mobility to the surrounding street system
CONFORMITY TO THE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
The guiding principle from the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is the provision of a modal hierarchy with the emphasis on walking, cycling and transit usage. This principle is reflected in the following design detail features.
a. The construction of a sidewalk on the north and south side of Lakepointe Road conforms to 2.2.2, items 1 and 2 of the TMP.
- Although this section of Tenth Line Road is not identified on the Cycling Transportation Network schedule of the Official Plan, the Developer has agreed to provide on-road cycling facilities along the proposed widened portion of Tenth Line Road, which adheres to the direction outlined in the TMP for those roads identified as part of the Cycling Transportation Network. The developer has also agreed to construct a wider westbound curb lane on Lakepointe Drive to provide for cycling.
CONSULTATION
Notice of the proposed modifications to Tenth Line Road at Lakepointe Drive to accommodate the Avalon subdivision development has been placed in Le Droit and the Citizen for four consecutive weeks.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Should Council approve the above
noted roadway modifications, the Developer will be responsible for 100% of the
cost.
COST ESTIMATES
The preliminary cost estimate for the road modifications to Tenth Line Road at proposed Lakepointe Drive is $192,000 based on the functional design details. The estimate is provided solely for the information of the Transportation and Transit Committee and City Council.
COMMENTS ON CYCLING
Mobility and Area Traffic Management Division has reviewed the intersection improvements for Tenth Line Road and Lakepointe Drive and their comments have been addressed.
ATTACHMENTS
Document 1 – Key Plan
Document 2 – Design Proposal, (Intersection Modifications Tenth Line Road at
Lakepointe Drive)
DISPOSITION
Based on the approval of the roadway modifications, staff will be required to:
- Approve the conditions of the legal agreement and the amount and the provision of any financial securities that pertain to the project; and
- Provide project management services.
Key Plan Document 1
Document 2
Design Proposal, (Intersection Modifications Tenth Line Road at Lakepoint Drive)
