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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-10-180 - Frederick Street, Bruce Street to River Road REPORT Report To: Development and Technical Services Committee Date of Meeting: November 8, 2010 Submitted By: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning Prepared By: Ken Carmichael, Supervisor of Traffic and Parking 519-741-2372 Ward(s) Involved: Bridgeport-Centre Ward - 1 Date of Report: October 22, 2010 Report No.: DTS-10-180 Subject:FREDERICK STREET, BRUCE STREET TO RIVER ROAD – SCHEDULE B CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse the Region of Waterloo’s preferred alternative as part of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment being undertaken on behalf of the City of Kitchener which includes a revised pavement marking plan for the City’s portion of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road. BACKGROUND: The Region of Waterloo is currently completing a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment for a road improvements project on Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road. Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street is under the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo, while Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road is under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. The execution of this Class Environmental Assessment is being completed in advance of the Region’s planned road improvements project for Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street, tentatively scheduled for construction in 2012. Accordingly, the Region of Waterloo is seeking endorsement, by City of Kitchener Council, of the Region’s preferred alternative of the Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment for road improvements on the City of Kitchener’s portion of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road. ë ó ï REPORT: The Region of Waterloo’s Frederick Street Improvements project will see the resurfacing of Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street. Through this resurfacing, the Region is investigating the option of reducing the four lane section of Frederick Street down to two lanes of traffic, a centre left turn lane, as well as marked bicycle lanes. This proposed change in roadway capacity requires the Region to execute a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment review for this project. As the City’s portion of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road is an extension of the Region’s portion of Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street, any plans for one portion must give consideration to its impact on the other portion. As a result, the City’s portion between Bruce Street and River Road has been included in this Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. Staff are recommending that the Region’s preferred alternative which includes the revision of the roadway pavement markings by reducing the through traffic lanes from four to two, adding a centre dual left turn lane, as well as marked bicycle lanes in both directions, also be incorporated into the City’s portion of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road. This proposal is recommended for the following reasons: To provide a consistent roadway design for all of Frederick Street. Existing and projected future traffic volumes can accommodate the reduction in through lanes. The provision of a centre dual left turn lane will improve safety for left turning vehicles, accessing the many private driveways along this stretch of roadway. To provide on-street bicycle facilities, supporting the recommendations of the City’s Cycling Master Plan by providing a key link to future on-street bicycle facilities on both River Road and East Avenue. The Region has tentatively scheduled the construction of the Frederick Street road improvements between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street to take place in 2012. The City’s portion of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road is not currently scheduled for road improvements. However, current pavement quality index calculations indicate that the City’s portion of Frederick Street is approximately 8-10 years from requiring rehabilitation work. At the time of the completion of the Region’s road improvements project (2012), consideration will be given to revising the pavement markings on Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road (City’s portion). This would involve the possible grinding out, or painting over, of existing lane markings, with the new pavement markings installed. An alternate option would be to install the new pavement markings once the City’s portion of Frederick Street has been resurfaced (2018-2020). The Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment has identified the advantages, disadvantages and possible impacts of the preferred alternative. In addition, at the time of the City’s future anticipated road work, the residents of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road would be provided with another notification of the plan for revised pavement markings. ë ó î FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The execution of the Class B Environmental Assessment to include the City of Kitchener’s portion of Frederick Street incurs no additional costs. Remarking the existing roadway in advance of it being resurfaced (2012) will cost approximately $2,000 and will be taken from the existing signs and pavement marking maintenance budget. The remarking of the roadway to incorporate the recommended revisions, if completed upon the rehabilitation of Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road (2018-2020), will not incur additional costs. COMMUNICATIONS: The Region of Waterloo held a Public Consultation Centre for the Frederick Street Improvements project, held at Regional headquarters on September 22, 2010. Residents and business owners / operators along the entire length of Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road were invited to attend to review the alternative design plans, the recommended plan, and to provide input on the project. At the time that the City of Kitchener completes the revised pavement markings on Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road, the directly affected residents will be notified of the proposed pavement marking revisions. KC Attachment: Frederick Street Improvements - Information Package (Region of Waterloo) ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Interim General Manager Development and Technical Services Department ë ó í FREDERICK STREET IMPROVEMENTS LANCASTER STREET TO RIVER ROAD CITY OF KITCHENER INFORMATION PACKAGE Public Consultation Centre Wednesday September 22, 2010 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Regional Administration Headquarters 150 Frederick Street City of Kitchener There is a Comment Sheet at the back of this package. If you wish, please fill it out and deposit it in the designated box provided at this Consultation Centre. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ì Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page1 of 13 1. What is the Purpose of this Project? The Region of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener are planning roadway improvements on Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road in the City of Kitchener. Frederick Street is an arterial Regional Road from the Highway 7/85 interchange ramps at Bruce Street and Edna Street into the Kitchener downtown core. From Bruce Street to River Road, Frederick Street is under City of Kitchener jurisdiction (Please refer to the Key Plan in Appendix A for project limits). The road is in need of resurfacing/reconstruction to replace the deteriorated pavement surface. As part of this project, a change to the existing 4 lane configuration is being considered on Frederick Street between East Avenue and River Road. Since traffic volumes are relatively low on this section of Frederick Street and since the traffic projections for the future show minimal growth adding to the traffic demand, there is consideration of reducing the number of lanes between East Avenue and River Road from the current four lanes to three lanes of traffic (two through lanes with left turn lanes at intersecting roadways and a two-way left turn lane from the Highway 7/85 overpass to River Road). The addition of cycling lanes is also being considered as the existing roadway platform width supports the ability to provide cycling lanes if converted from 4 to 3 traffic lanes. The public is invited to this Consultation Centre to provide comments and input regarding the proposed improvements as part of the Class Environmental Assessment process. 2. What is the Class Environmental Assessment Process? Since this Frederick Street Improvements project includes a possible change in lane configuration, the project is being undertaken as a Schedule B project under the provincial “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment” guidelines. For additional details regarding the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, please refer to Appendix B. 3. Who is Directing this Study? A Project Team is directing this project and consists of staff from the Region of Waterloo, the City of Kitchener as well as City of Kitchener Councillor John Smola. 4. What is the Purpose of this Public Consultation Centre? This Consultation Centre is a forum for you to: Review the preferred design alternative being considered; See how the alternatives have been evaluated and how a preferred alternative has been identified; Ask questions of Region and City Staff; and Provide comments on the alternatives under consideration. The comment sheet attached to the back of this Information Package will help us to obtain your input regarding the design alternatives being considered for this project. We ask that you fill out a comment sheet and put it in the box at the Consultation Centre or send it to the address indicated on the comment sheet. Your comments will be considered along with all the other information obtained to assist us in making a final recommendation to Regional and City Councils for proposed improvements on Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ë Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page2 of 13 5. Why Are We Considering Improvements to Frederick Street? Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street is included in the Region’s Transportation Capital Program because of the need for replacement of the existing deteriorated asphalt surface. In addition to replacement of the pavement surface, other needed repair work (to curbs, sidewalks, sewers) is planned to occur at the same time as well as consideration of some new improvements (intersection modifications, signal upgrades and pedestrian refuge islands to make it safer for pedestrians to cross Frederick Street) as well as inclusion of bike lanes. Frederick Street between Bruce Street and River Road is under the jurisdiction of the City of Kitchener. At this time there are no needs or plans for any improvements to this section of roadway in the City of Kitchener’s Capital Program. If a change in lane configuration from 4 to 3 lanes is approved as part of this project, the City of Kitchener has advised that the change on their section of Frederick Street would be undertaken in conjunction with future asphalt replacement works some time after the Region constructs the improvements from Lancaster Street to Bruce Street. 6. Why is a Change in the Current Four Lane Configuration Being Considered? The Project Team has analyzed the traffic requirements on Frederick Street to determine if the current lane configuration is appropriate for current and projected traffic. Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road operates well today, with little or no delays to Frederick Street traffic. The busiest intersections within the study limits are the intersections of Frederick Street at Bruce Street and Frederick Street at Edna Street. These intersections currently function at acceptable levels with some delay experienced in the afternoon peak hour for eastbound left turning vehicles and westbound right turning vehicles. The Ministry of Transportation plans to re-configure (eliminate) the Edna Street and Bruce Street on ramps at Highway 7/85 as part of their future Highway 7 realignment project between Kitchener and Guelph. Although the exact timing of these MTO works is not known at this time, it is anticipated that any future MTO ramp re-configurations will reduce overall traffic volumes on Frederick Street. Accordingly, an interim worst-case traffic scenario on Frederick Street assumes no changes to Highway 7 and the Project Team is therefore analyzing future Frederick Street traffic volumes based on the existing Highway 7 configuration with on and off ramps at Edna Street and Bruce Streets. Based on existing traffic volumes and traffic growth projections over the next 20 years, Frederick Street would continue to operate with few delays even if the road is reduced to two through lanes with turn lanes. If the road were reduced to two through lanes between East Avenue and River Road, left turn lanes would be able to be provided at all intersections and a two-way left turn lane could be added between the Highway 7/85 overpass and River Road. In addition, cycling lanes could be added on both sides of the road, a raised centre island can be included west of Edna Street and a westbound right turn lane could also be added at the Edna Street intersection to accommodate right turn traffic volumes. The intersections of Frederick Street at Edna Street and Frederick Street at Bruce Street would continue to operate well in the morning, mid-day and evening peak periods. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ê Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page3 of 13 7. Would 4 Lanes Ever Be Needed Again in the Future on this Section of Frederick Street? Frederick Street traffic forecasts indicate that two through traffic lanes on Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and River Road would continue to function adequately into the foreseeable future with few delays. However, it is still possible that at some point beyond the modeled traffic forecast year (2032), adjacent improvements and future development in the vicinity of this project combined with changing driver patterns could result in a need to reinstate four lanes of traffic on Frederick Street. For this reason, the Project Team has only developed alternatives for this project that would allow for the ability to revert the road back to four lanes of traffic in the future if needed. 8. Why Are Cycling Lanes Being Considered on Frederick Street? In 2004, Regional Council approved the Regional Cycling Master Plan. Frederick Street was not identified as a core or long term on-road cycling facility in this plan. However, the introduction of dedicated on-road cycling lanes on Frederick Street is being recommended as the existing roadway platform width, with a reduction from 4 to 2 through lanes, would support the ability to provide cycling lanes. The addition of an on-road cycling facility on Frederick Street between East Avenue and River Road will provide a convenient link to the City of Kitchener’s proposed future cycling networks on East Avenue and on River Road. 9. What Alternatives Are Being Considered for Frederick Street? The two lane configuration alternatives considered are described below and Appendix C contains cross-section views of each alternative. Regardless of which of the alternative Frederick Street lane configurations is ultimately approved for construction, the Project Team is recommending that the construction include the following work under either of the alternatives: replacing the entire asphalt surface of the roadway between Lancaster Street and Edna Street with 200mm of new asphalt including curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs/upgrades and traffic signal improvements at the Lancaster Street intersection, installation of two pedestrian refuge islands between the two directions of traffic in the centre of Frederick Street at the East Avenue intersection and at the crossing location between the A. R. Goudie facility and Weber Park as well as a raised centre island west of the Edna Street intersection; full reconstruction of the roadway between Edna Street and Bruce Street involving replacement of all asphalt and road granulars, replacement of the curb and gutters, sidewalk repairs/upgrades and storm and sanitary sewer repairs; elimination of the westbound right turn lane at Gordon Avenue. Traffic volumes show that this right turn lane is redundant and not needed and it is proposed that the paved area be removed and replaced with grassed boulevard and new tree plantings; and elimination of the eastbound right turn lane at Lancaster Street. Traffic volumes show that this right turn lane is redundant and not needed and it is proposed that the paved area be removed and replaced with grassed boulevard, a new bus stop pad and new tree plantings. The following two lane reconfiguration alternatives (East Avenue to River Road) are being considered by the Project Team: DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó é Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page4 of 13 Alternative “A”- No change in lane configuration Formatted: Bullets and Numbering This alternative would include simply remarking the new pavement as it exists today. Alternative “B” - Two Vehicle Lanes with a Two-Way Left Turn Lane and Cycling Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Lanes - Reduction in Number of Driving Lanes from Four to Two with Added Cycling Lanes Under this alternative, the road would be re-marked after reconstruction to provide a single vehicle through lane in each direction with a two-way left turn lane (Highway 7/85 overpass to River Road), a westbound right turn lane at Edna Street and separate dedicated cycling lanes in each direction between East Avenue and River Road. 10. How Have the Lane Configuration Alternatives Been Evaluated? The Project Team has used the following general criteria in its evaluation of the design alternatives: Traffic Operations How does the alternative serve the expected vehicular, transit, pedestrian and cycling traffic needs? Does the alternative efficiently and safely handle the forecasted traffic and provide convenient access to existing developments? Social Environment How does the alternative affect the residential and commercial properties fronting the road (property acquisition, driveways, parking, construction related disruptions)? Natural Environment How does the alternative affect existing vegetation and air quality? Estimated Costs What is the total cost of the alternative, including the cost of road reconstruction, pedestrian refuge island and cycling lanes? 11. Which Design Alternative Does the Project Team Prefer? Prior to this Public Consultation Centre, the Project Team used the criteria described above to fully evaluate the two design concepts developed for the Frederick Street Improvements Alternative “B”Two Vehicle Lanes with a project. The Project Team has identified - Two-Way Left Turn Lane and Cycling Lanes Preferred Alternative as the since it best achieves the project objectives. 12. Are Any Other Improvements Being Considered as Part of this Project? Staff is currently reviewing opportunities along the existing boulevards and the proposed raised centre island on Frederick Street between Edna Street and East Avenue to improve the streetscape by adding plant material (trees and/or shrubs) in the road allowance where conditions permit. If deemed viable by the Project Team, these plantings will be identified on the final plans for consideration by Regional Council when approving this project. It is planned that any plantings, if approved, would be installed in the spring of 2013 (one year after the road construction is completed) under a separate landscaping contract. Although not part of the Region’s scheduled 2012 construction improvements for this project, the City of Kitchener has recently added an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Frederick Street at East Avenue to assist school children when crossing these roadways during school crossing times. The proposed addition of a pedestrian refuge island at East Avenue will further enhance pedestrian safety at this location. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó è Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page5 of 13 13. How Does this Project Relate to the Objectives of the Regional Official Plan, the Regional Transportation Master Plan and the Regional Transportation Corridor Design Guidelines? The Regional Official Plan gives the direction to balance new and retrofitted roads for all modes of transportation including walking, cycling, autos and transit. This project supports the Regional Transportation Master Plan (RTMP) goals of optimizing our transportation system, promoting transportation choice and supporting sustainable development. This project will improve the walking environment by increasing the buffer between pedestrians and vehicles, improving intersection configurations, adding landscaping, and adding opportunities to cross Frederick Street. Improving the walking environment will enhance the transit trip and support the Transit Modal Share targets in the RTMP. In addition, Regional Council also approved the Regional Transportation Corridor Design Guidelines in 2010 that supports the integration of active and sustainable transportation on all Regional Roads. 14. What are the Impacts to the Natural Environment? The Preferred Alternative will require the removal of some of the existing boulevard trees between East Avenue and Edna Street to facilitate a slightly wider roadway to provide the pedestrian refuge islands at East Avenue and at the crossing location between the A. R Goudie facility and Weber Park. In a situation where a tree must be removed, the Region will ensure that two (2) new nursery trees are planted for each tree that is removed as a result of the road improvements in accordance with standard Regional practice. 15. When Will Construction Occur? Completion of all road construction on Frederick Street between Lancaster Street and Bruce Street is scheduled to occur in the Spring/Summer of 2012 with any landscape plantings to occur in 2013. From Bruce Street to River Road (ie. City of Kitchener jurisdiction) the timing of future roadwork will be determined at a later date and notification will be provided by the City of Kitchener at that time to all affected property owners. 16. How Much Will the Improvements Cost and How Will They Be Funded? The estimated construction cost for either Alternative “A” or Alternative “B” is $2,695,000 for the proposed 2012 construction from Lancaster Street to Bruce Street. The 2012 work would be funded by the Region of Waterloo from the Transportation Capital Program budget. 17. What Are the Next Steps? Prior to confirming the final recommended alternative, we are asking for the public’s input. This Public Consultation Centre is your opportunity to provide suggestions, voice concerns and indicate your preference. 18. When Will a Final Decision Be Made for this Project? Comments received from today’s Public Consultation Centre will be reviewed and used as input for developing a final Recommended Design Alternative for this project. Specifically, we request your feedback on whether you feel Alternative “B” or Alternative “A” should be the final Recommended Design Alternative. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ç Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page6 of 13 The project is currently scheduled to proceed to the Region’s Planning and Works Committee and Regional Council for final approval in January 2011, followed by detailed design and construction in the Summer of 2012. Any person wishing to voice a concern or comment further on this project would be able to make a presentation for consideration by Committee and Council prior to final approval. In any event, all those who sign the registration sheet or submit a comment sheet will be advised of the outcome of the Public Consultation Centre and will be notified of all opportunities for future input. 19. How Can I Voice My Comments At This Stage? In order to assist us in addressing any comments or concerns you might have regarding this project, we ask that you please fill out the attached comment sheet and leave it in the box provided at the registration table. Alternatively, you can mail, fax or e-mail your comments to the Region of Waterloo no later than September 30, 2010. We thank you for your involvement and should you have any questions or concerns please contact: Michael Halloran C.E.T. Telephone: (519) 575-4529 Region of Waterloo Fax: (519) 575-4430 th 150 Frederick Street, 6 Floor Email: mhalloran@regionofwaterloo.ca Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïð Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page7 of 13 APPENDIX A KEY PLAN DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïï Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page8 of 13 APPENDIX B CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïî Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page9 of 13 CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT The purpose of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act) is to provide for “the betterment of the people of the whole or any part of Ontario by providing for the protection, conservation and wise management in Ontario of the environment”. Environment is applied broadly and includes the natural, social, cultural, built and economic components. The key principles of successful environmental assessment planning include: Consultation with stakeholders and affected members of the public; Consideration of a reasonable range of alternatives; Assessment of the environmental impacts for each alternative; Systematic evaluation of alternatives; and Clear documentation of the process followed. MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) The Municipal Class EA is planning process approved under the Environmental Assessment Act that is used by municipalities to plan infrastructure enhancement projects while satisfying the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. Under the Class EA process, projects are planned in one of three ways depending on their scope, complexity, and potential for adverse environmental impacts. Schedule “A” -Includes routine maintenance, operation and emergency activities. - The Municipality can proceed with this work without further approval or public consultation. Schedule “B” -Includes projects with the potential for some adverse environmental effects. - These projects are subject to a screening process that includes consultation . with directly affected public and agencies Schedule “C” -Includes larger, more complex projects with the potential for significant environmental affects. - These projects are subject to all phases of the Class EA and require a minimum of 3 points of public contact. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Members of the public that have a stake in the project are encouraged to provide comment throughout the Class EA process. This Class EA Study is being planned as a Schedule “B” project. For Schedule “B” projects there are typically a minimum of two (2) opportunities for public contact. These include two of the following: Notice of Study Commencement; Notice of Public Information Centre; Notice of Committee / Council Approval; and Notice of Study Completion. Agency circulation and communications with directly affected parties are also undertaken. In the case of most projects undertaken by the Region of Waterloo a Public Information Centre is included in their Schedule “B” Class Environmental Assessment studies. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïí Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page10 of 13 Class EA Process for Schedule “B” Projects PHASE 1 PHASE 2 Notice of Completion DetailedImplementation Problem or Alternative Project File Design & OpportunitySolutions30-DayConstruction Review Period OptionalMandatoryMandatoryOptionalOptional PublicPublicPublicPublicPublic ContactContactContactContactContact Change in Project Status – Appeal Provision It is recommended that all stakeholders (including the proponent, public and review agencies) work together to determine the preferred means of addressing a problem or opportunity. If you have any concerns, you should discuss them with the proponent and try to resolve them. In the event that there are major issues which cannot be resolved, you may request the Minister of the Environment by order to require a proponent to comply with Part II of the EA Act before proceeding with a proposal undertaking which has been subject to Class EA requirements. This is called a “Part II Order”. The Minister will make one of the following decisions: 1. Deny the request (with or without conditions) 2. Refer the matter to mediation 3. Require the proponent to comply with Part II of the EA Act, ordering a full Environmental Assessment. All stakeholders are urged to try to resolve issues since it is preferable for them to be resolved by the municipality in which a project is located, rather than at the provincial level. To request a Part II Order, a person must send a written request to : Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue West th 12 Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 The request must address the following with respect to the identified concerns: Environmental Impacts and specific concerns; Adequacy of the planning and public consultation process; Involvement of the person in the planning process Details of discussions held between the person and the proponent. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïì Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page11 of 13 APPENDIX C-1 DESIGN ALTERNATIVE “A” DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïë Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page12 of 13 APPENDIX C-2 DESIGN ALTERNATIVE “B” DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïê Information Package September 22, 2010 Frederick Street Improvements Page13 of 13 COMMENT SHEET REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO FREDERICK STREET IMPROVEMENTS LANCASTER STREET TO RIVER ROAD PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE – SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 Please complete and hand in this sheet so that your views can be considered for this project. If you cannot complete your comments today, please take this home and mail, fax or e-mail your comments by September 30, 2010 to: th Mr. Michael Halloran, C.E.T. 6 Floor, 150 Frederick Street Project Manager, Kitchener, ON N2J 4G3 Design and Construction Division email: mhalloran@regionofwaterloo.ca Regional Municipality of Waterloo Facsimile: 575-4430 1. Which Design Alternative Do You Prefer? (Please indicate your preference by placing a tick mark in one of the following boxes) Alternative “A” Alternative “B” 2. Other comments or concerns regarding this project: Name: Address: Postal Code : COLLECTION NOTICE Personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to assist Regional staff and the Regional Planning and Works Committee in making a decision on this project. All names and comments will be included in material made available to the general public. Questions regarding this collection should be forwarded to the staff member indicated above. DOC’S #810291v4 ë ó ïé