REPORT PHASE 1 NOISE CONTROL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE BRICKYARDS QUARRY. Prepared for. R. W. Tomlinson Limited. Prepared by

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1 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada REPORT PHASE 1 NOISE CONTROL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE BRICKYARDS QUARRY Prepared for Limited Prepared by Hugh Williamson Associates Inc. 22 March 2016 Postal Address: PO Box 74056, RPO Beechwood, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2H9, Canada Phone/Fax: , hugh@hwacoustics.ca, Web:

2 PHASE 1 NOISE CONTROL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE BRICKYARDS QUARRY Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Noise Environment and Sensitive Land Uses 3 3. Noise Control Feasibility 5 4. Conclusions and Recommendations 6 Photos 1 to 8 7 Figure 1: Location Map 11 Figure 2: OP Land-use 12 Figure 3: Zoning Plan 13 Figure 4: Most Impacted Noise Sensitive Receptors 14 Appendix 1 Traffic Survey Data 16 References 19 Resume, Hugh Williamson p. i

3 PHASE 1 NOISE CONTROL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE BRICKYARDS QUARRY 1. Introduction Limited proposes to develop a new quarry, to be known as the Brickyards Quarry, at 3150 and 3200 Rideau Road, Ottawa as shown in Figure 1: Location Map. In order for the quarry to proceed, changes in zoning and an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) are required. The City of Ottawa has requested a Phase 1 Noise Control Feasibility Study Report to support the OPA application. The purpose of this report, Phase 1 Noise Control Feasibility Study for the, is to identify noise issues as per the City of Ottawa, Environmental Noise Control Guidelines, 2016 (ENCG) and address the requirements for the feasibility study, including the following. A scaled plan indicating all noise sources within 500 m. A copy of the draft plan for re-zoning. A discussion of alternative noise control measures and preferred solutions. Approximate barrier heights. Existing grading and topography. Discussion of traffic on nearby traffic corridors. The Phase 1 Noise Control Feasibility Report for the supports the application for the OPA. Once the OPA has been approved by the City, an Acoustic Assessment Report will be prepared in accordance with MOECC guidelines as required for a License Application under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). The Acoustic Assessment Report involves detailed modelling, full development of the noise mitigation measures and a very detailed report with recommendations relating to the noise mitigation measures to be incorporated onto the Site Plan under the License for the Quarry. The Acoustic Assessment Report will also serve as the Phase 2 Noise Control Detailed Study as required to satisfy the City of Ottawa requirements as set out in the ENCG. p. 1

4 Quarry Operations Noise Sources The significant noise generating operations planned for the quarry are as follows. Rock drilling. Excavation using loaders or excavators. Processing plant, including crushing, screening and conveyors and generators for power. On-site quarry truck movements. Ready-mix Concrete Production and associated truck movements (existing). Dozers, loaders etc. used for site preparation. The equipment identified above is portable and will be moved around the site as operations dictate (the processing plant could be fixed in location). Accordingly, noise impacts of such equipment and associated mitigation measures will be assessed in the detailed noise study which will be prepared to support the License Application under the ARA. The noise and vibration impacts of blasting are not included in this study as these impacts are assessed by other consultants through the ARA application. This report presents the findings of the investigation into noise issues arising from the proposed development and makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of establishing the at 3150 and 3200 Rideau Road, Ottawa. p. 2

5 2. Noise Environment and Sensitive Land-uses The noise environment surrounding the site is dominated by traffic noise from Bank Street and Rideau Road. This is evidenced by a traffic survey at the intersection of Bank Street and Rideau Road conducted by the City of Ottawa on Thursday, 20 August Traffic survey data is included at Appendix 1. The survey found high traffic volumes, including heavy vehicles, in both the morning and afternoon peak periods as well as significant volumes throughout the remainder of the day. In addition to traffic noise, noise from other quarries and industries in the surrounding area contributes substantially to the noise environment. Current Zoning and Land-uses on Surrounding Sites The area within 500 m of the site has a diverse set of land uses. Photographs 1 to 8 illustrate this diversity. To the north, across Rideau Road, the land-uses mainly include commercial uses and aggregate uses. The most sensitive of the commercial uses is a hotel and restaurant at the corner of Rideau Road and Bank Street. This area also contains two residences, one vacant parcel, and one naturalized parcel. The vacant parcel is zoned to permit rural commercial uses while the naturalized parcel is zoned to permit aggregate extraction. Closest noise sensitive receptor: Hotel/motel and restaurant is 50 metres from the property boundary at the corner of Rideau Road and Bank Street. To the north-west, across Rideau Road and Bank Street, the land-uses include agricultural uses, residential uses, and a gas station. Lands east of the Rideau-Carleton Raceway may be re-developed in the future as large scale rural commercial enterprises such as a casino, fairground, or horse racing track would. Closest noise sensitive receptor: Approximately 370 metres from the Brickyards Quarry property boundary at 4976 Bank Street, 2-storey residence. To the west, directly across Bank Street, the land-uses are primarily residential and commercial uses. Of the five residential properties, three appear to be abandoned. Commercial uses include a garden nursery, a home improvement centre and a used car sales business. As the commercial zoning also permits an associated residence, it is considered a sensitive receptor for the purposes of this study. This area also includes aggregate extraction (Tomlinson Albion Pit) and a naturalized parcel which is zoned to permit general rural industrial uses. p. 3

6 Closest noise sensitive receptor: Residences along Bank Street (e.g. 5100, 5138 & 5146 Bank Street, approximately 50 metres from the property boundary. To the south-west, across Bank Street, the land-uses are primarily aggregate extraction and residential, with two naturalized parcels. One of the naturalized parcels is zoned to permit aggregate extraction while the other is zoned to permit residential uses. Closest noise sensitive receptor: 1-storey residence at 5254 Bank Street, approximately 230 metres from the property boundary. To the south of the site, the land-uses include a mix of commercial uses, residential uses, industrial uses, and three naturalized parcels. The most sensitive of the commercial uses are a campground and, further away, a reptile zoo. The naturalized parcels are zoned to permit residential uses with accessory automobile repair/service uses. Closest noise sensitive receptor: Residences at 5201 Bank Street (2-storey and adjacent to the property boundary) and 5207 Bank Street (1-storey and approximately 30 metres from the Quarry property boundary); Camp Hither Hills (campground) at 5227 Bank Street, approximately 150 metres from the Brickyards Quarry property boundary. To the east of the subject lands, the land-uses are primarily heavy industrial and aggregate extraction. Closest noise sensitive receptor: There are no noise sensitive receptors to the east within 500 m of the site boundary. Current land-uses and zoning in the area surrounding the site are shown in Figures 2 and 3. Most Impacted Points of Reception In summary, of the noise sensitive receptors, the most impacted points of reception are as follows. These are shown in Figure 4. Hotel/motel and restaurant less 50 metres from the property boundary at the corner of Rideau Road and Bank Street (R1). Residences along Bank Street (e.g. 5100, 5138 & 5146 Bank Street, 50 metres from the property boundary (R2). p. 4

7 Residences at 5201 Bank Street (2-storey and adjacent to the property boundary) and 5207 Bank Street (1-storey and approximately 30 metres from the Quarry property boundary) (R3 & R4). Camp Hither Hills (campground) at 5227 Bank Street, approximately 150 metres from the property boundary (R5). 3. Noise Control Feasibility This feasibility study has identified that noise sensitive receptors will be impacted by noise arising from the operations. Accordingly, noise control will be required to mitigate potential land-use conflicts. Noise control, using standard methods, is feasible. Nearby quarries achieve City of Ottawa and Provincial Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) noise guidelines through the use of berms, barriers, setbacks and restrictions on certain quarry operations. Such measures can be practically and economically applied to the to bring noise emissions at sensitive points of reception to levels that comply with City and MOECC guidelines. Berms, used as noise barriers in nearby quarries generally have heights in the 3 to 5 m range, and similar berms are anticipated as being needed at some locations for the. The use of berms, barriers, setbacks and restrictions on certain quarry operations is the most practical form of noise control for quarry operations and is used widely throughout the City of Ottawa and the Province. Once the OPA has been approved by the City, details of noise control measures for the will be specified in an Acoustic Assessment Report which will be prepared in accordance with MOECC guidelines as required for a License Application under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). p. 5

8 4. Conclusions and Recommendations This Noise Control Feasibility Study Report has been prepared to support the rezoning and Official Plan Application for the at 3150 and 3200 Rideau Road, Ottawa. The results of the feasibility study are as follows. 4.1 Noise control will be needed to meet City of Ottawa and MOECC noise guidelines on nearby sensitive lands. 4.2 Noise control to meet City of Ottawa and MOECC noise guidelines is feasible, through the use of berms, barriers, setbacks and/or restrictions on quarry operations. 4.3 High levels of road traffic on Bank Street and Rideau road create elevated levels of background noise in this vicinity. Such high levels of background noise assist in making this area generally compatible with industrial uses. 4.4 It is noted that a large proportion of the adjacent and surrounding lands are currently in use for aggregate operations. 4.5 If the rezoning and OPA changes are approved, a comprehensive Acoustic Assessment Report, specifying noise control measures in detail, will be prepared as required for a License Application under the Aggregate Resources Act. This Acoustic Assessment Report will also serve as the Phase 2 Noise Control Detailed Study. Hugh Williamson, Ph.D., P.Eng. Member, Canadian Acoustical Society Member, American Society of Heating, Ventilating, Air-conditioning Engineers, ASHRAE p. 6

9 PHOTOS Photo 1: Mixed Commercial & Residences along Bank Street near Rideau Rd Photo 2: Commercial Land-uses along Bank Street near Rideau Rd p. 7

10 Photo 3: Hotel/Restaurant at corner of Rideau Rd and Bank St Photo 4: Garden Centre along Bank Street near Rideau Rd p. 8

11 Photo 5: Commercial & residence land-use along Bank St near Rideau Rd Photo 6: Commercial land-use along Bank Street near Rideau Rd p. 9

12 Photo 7: Residence at Hither Hills Campground on Bank St Photo 8: Hither Hills Campground on Bank St p. 10

13 Figures Figure 1: Location Map p. 11

14 Figure 2: Official Plan Land-use p. 12

15 Figure 3: Zoning Plan p. 13

16 Figure 4: Most Impacted Noise Sensitive Receptors R1 R2 R3 R4 R1: Hotel/motel and restaurant 50 metres from the property boundary at the corner of Rideau Road and Bank Street (R1). R2: Residences along Bank Street (e.g. 5100, 5138 & 5146 Bank Street, 50 metres from the property boundary (R2). R3: Residences at 5201 Bank Street (2-storey and adjacent to the property boundary) and 5207 Bank Street (1-storey and approximately 30 metres from p. 14

17 the Quarry property boundary) (R3). R4: Camp Hither Hills (campground) at 5227 Bank Street, approximately 150 metres from the property boundary (R4). p. 15

18 APPENDIX 1: TRAFFIC SURVEY DATA p. 16

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21 REFERENCES City of Ottawa, Environmental Noise Control Guidelines, January 2016 Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, NPC-300, Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources Approval and Planning, August 2013 p. 19

22 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RESUMÉ: Dr. HUGH WILLIAMSON, P.Eng. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of New South Wales, 1972 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 1967 Member, Professional Engineers, Ontario Member, Canadian Acoustical Association Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers KEY COMPETENCIES: Architectural and building acoustics, acoustics of office spaces, meeting rooms, auditoriums and studios, noise and vibration control of building mechanical services. Design and testing for speech privacy and for speech secure spaces. Environmental noise and vibration assessments, Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). Noise assessment for land use planning Noise impact assessments for development approvals. Transportation noise and vibration assessments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Hugh Williamson is a professional engineer with many years of experience in the measurement, analysis and control of noise and vibration. Hugh Williamson Associates was incorporated in 1997 and provides consulting services in architectural, building, industrial, transportation and environmental acoustics and vibration. Clients include architects, engineering firms, industrial firms and government departments. Prior to establishing Hugh Williamson Associates, his career included extensive periods in industry as well as university level research and teaching. He is a former Director of the Acoustics and Vibration Unit at the Australian Defence Force Academy. He has published over 50 engineering and scientific papers and has been an invited speaker on noise and vibration at national and international conferences. He has more than 20 years of experience as a consultant. CLIENT LIST: Hugh Williamson Associates provides consulting services to large and small clients including: National Research Council, National Capital Commission, Public Works Government Services Canada, J. L. Richards & Associates, HOK Urbana Architects, ASDG, Design Associates, Claridge Homes and Barry Padolsky Associates. Postal Address: PO Box 74056, RPO Beechwood, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2H9, Canada Phone/Fax: (613) , hugh@hwacoustics.ca,