177 Cross Ave. B2-065 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document is a Noise and Vibration Impact Study regarding the proposed mixed use development at 177 Cross Avenue, Oakville. It is associated with rezoning application for the site. The proposed development consists of residential and commercial components. The proposed site plan is shown as Figure 1. The objective of this study is to determine if the residential component on this site can meet the requirements of the Town of Oakville, using criteria developed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE). The noise control measures are summarized in Section 5.0. 2.0 SITE The proposed site is located on the west side of Cross Avenue, south of Argus Road. An aerial photo of the area is provided in Figure 2. The railway corridor is approximately 200 m east of the site. The area between the site and the railway tracks is currently a parking lot for the train station. QEW is approximately 200 m west of the site. There are existing commercial developments north and south of the site. The proposed development consists of three buildings which are linked together through the commercial space on the first and second levels. The residential portion of the development starts from the third level of all three buildings. The designated outdoor amenity area is the Podium on Level 3, located on the east side of the site between Tower B and Tower C. 3.0 NOISE IMPACT 3.1 NOISE SOURCES The identified transportation noise sources are train pass-by on the railway corridor and road traffic on Cross Avenue, Argus Road and QEW. There are no significant stationary noise sources. 3.2 CRITICAL NOISE RECEPTORS Critical Noise Receptors are those receptors likely to be most affected by the identified noise sources. The anticipated critical noise receptors and their locations are identified as follows and are shown on Figure 3: Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 3 Receptor ID Location POR1 Condo suite at southeast corner of Tower B. POR2 Condo suite on the northwest corner of Tower D. OLA Outdoor amenity area in the Podium on Level 3. 3.3 NOISE SOURCES, NOISE LEVELS Traffic data for Cross Avenue and Argus Road were obtained from the Town of Oakville. Traffic data for QEW were obtained from Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The traffic data are attached in Appendix A. The AADT for Cross Avenue is 15641. Truck percentages were taken to be 2.2% medium trucks and 1.8% heavy trucks. The day/night split is 94%/6%. The posted speed limit on Cross Avenue is 50 km/h. An annual increase of 5% for 10 years in traffic volume has been applied. The AADT for Argus Road is 4932. Truck percentages were taken to be 0.55% medium trucks and 0.45% heavy trucks. The day/night split is 94%/6%. The posted speed limit on Argus Road is 50 km/h. An annual increase of 5% for 10 years in traffic volume has been applied. The ultimate AADT for QEW is 218000. Truck percentages were taken to be 2.25% for medium trucks and 6.75% for heavy trucks. The day/night split is 86%/14%. The posted speed limit on QEW is 100 km/h. The train pass-by volume is obtained from AECOM Canada Ltd. and GO Transit and is attached in Appendix A. A summary is shown in Table 1. Table 1 Train Pass-by Volume Summary Train Volume Max. Cars Max. Speed (miles per hour) Max. Power Daytime 0700-2300 Freight 1 140 60 4 Way Freight 3 25 60 2 Passenger 16 15 95 2 GO Train* 100 12 95 1 Nighttime 2300-0700 Freight 0 140 60 4 Way Freight 4 25 60 2 Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 4 Train Volume Max. Cars Max. Speed Max. Power (miles per hour) Passenger 2 15 95 2 GO Train* 26 12 95 1 * Estimated future volume Calculations of outdoor traffic sound levels were performed using STAMSON 5.03, the traffic and railway noise prediction model developed and accepted by the Ontario MOE. The calculated sound levels are as follows: Table 2 Calculated Outdoor Noise Levels in dba Location Road Train Total Day Night Day Night Day Night POR1 69.6 62.8 68.1 65.1 71.9 69.1 POR2 74.7 69.7 63.2 60.2 75.0 70.2 OLA 62.6-65.4-67.2 - The sample calculation report for road traffic and train noise predictions is attached as Appendix B. 3.4 SOUND LEVEL LIMITS Outdoor Sound Level Limits The MOE outdoor sound level limits for traffic noise are as follows: Time Period Day-time (07:00-23:00) Sound Level (Leq) 55 In addition to the above outdoor levels, the MOE has a sliding scale to determine the need for outdoor noise reduction measures depending on outdoor sound levels: Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 5 Outdoor Sound Level (Day-time Leq) Need for Noise Reduction Measures 56 to 60 dba Physical reduction measures may be implemented. If no physical reduction measures are planned, a warning clause must be included in the unit title or lease agreement. Above 60 dba Control measures (barriers) required to reduce the Leq to below 60 dba and as close to 55 dba as technically, economically and administratively feasible. A warning clause is required if resultant Leq exceeds 55 dba. The day-time outdoor sound level at the outdoor amenity area is above 60 dba, so physical reduction measures are required. Indoor Sound Level Limits The predicted total sound levels at the noise receptors are dominated by road traffic. Therefore only the road traffic noise criteria are required. The indoor sound levels limits developed by MOE for road sources are as follows: Room Living rooms Bedrooms Time Period Day-time (07:00-23:00) Night-time (23:00-07:00) Sound Level (Leq) Road Rail 45 dba 40 dba 40 dba 35 dba In addition to the above indoor levels, the MOE has a sliding scale to determine the need for noise reduction measures depending on the outdoor sound level: Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 6 COMBINATION OF ROAD AND RAIL NOISE VENTILATION AND WARNING CLAUSE REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT LOCATION PLANE OF LIVING ROOM WINDOW (07:00-23:00) PLANE OF BEDROOM WINDOW (07:00-23:00) Leq Greater than 55 dba to less than or equal to 65 dba. VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Forced air heating with provision for central air conditioning. WARNING CLAUSE Required Greater than 65 dba. Central air conditioning Required Greater than 50 dba to less than or equal to 60 dba. Forced air heating with provision for central air conditioning. Required Greater than 60 dba Central air conditioning Required The daytime sound level at living room window exceeds 65 dba and the night-time sound level at bedroom windows exceeds 60 dba. Therefore central air conditioning must be provided; also warning clauses are required. Road and Rail Noise Building Component Requirements ASSESSMENT LOCATION Leq BUILDING COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS PLANE OF LIVING ROOM WINDOW (07:00-23:00) ROAD Less than or equal to 65 dba Greater than 65 dba Building compliant with the Ontario Building Code. Building components must be designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria. RAIL Less than or equal to 60 dba Building compliant with the Ontario Building Code. Greater than 60 dba Building components must be designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria PLANE OF BEDROOM WINDOW (23:00-07:00) ROAD Less than or equal to 60 dba Greater than 60 dba Building compliant with the Ontario Building Code. Building components must be designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 7 ASSESSMENT LOCATION RAIL Leq Less than or equal to 55 dba Greater than 55 dba BUILDING COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS Building compliant with the Ontario Building Code Building components must be designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria The daytime sound levels are greater than 65 dba due to road traffic and greater than 60 dba due to train pass-by. The night-time sound levels are greater than 60 dba due to road traffic and greater than 55 dba due to train pass-by. Therefore building components must be designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria. 3.5 NOISE CONTROL MEASURES 3.5.1 Outdoor Amenity Area Two 2.8 m high noise barriers are recommended along the east perimeter and west perimeter of the Podium on Level 3 respectively. The locations of the noise barriers are shown in Figure 3. The noise barriers should have a minimum surface density of 20 kg/sq. m. There should be no holes or gaps on the barriers. The noise barriers can be constructed of a variety of material, such as masonry, glass and wood, as long as it meets the above surface density requirement. The mitigated daytime sound levels will be 59.6 dba at OLA. As the sound level is above 55 dba, a warning clause is required (see Section 3.5.2.3) 3.5.2 Indoor Living Areas 3.5.2.1 Ventilation Central air-conditioning in all units is required for noise control, which allows the windows and exterior doors to remain closed. 3.5.2.2 Building Components As the building design is at a relatively early stage, the floor plan of condo suites and the construction of the exterior wall and glazing are not available. The required building facade component sound transmission loss performances required to meet MOE interior Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 8 sound levels with the above outdoor sound levels were determined based on assumed building component area percentage. The transmission losses, in terms of Sound Transmission Class (STC), are as follows: Component Assumed Component Area Percentage Versus Floor Area of Room STC Required Exterior wall 63% STC-54 Fixed glazing 20% STC-35 Operable glazing 10% STC-32 Typical minimum constructions for exterior wall and glazing were determined to provide a basis for the final design. Exterior Wall The following proposed construction from the foundation to the roof will meet STC-54: 12.7 mm Type X gypsum board vapour barrier 89 mm studs 89 mm (or thicker) mineral wool or glass fibre batts in inter-stud cavities sheathing 25 mm air space 100 mm brick veneer Fixed Glazing Fixed glazing sealed to the frame and consists of two 6 mm panes separated by an airspace of 13 mm. Alternatively, two 4 mm panes sealed to the frame and separated by an airspace of 16 mm. Operable Glazing Operable glazing should consist of two 6 mm panes separated by an airspace of 13 mm. Alternatively, two 4 mm panes separated by an airspace of 16 mm. The above constructions are provided for reference only. Any constructions with Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 9 equivalent or greater STC values will be acceptable. Changes in window sizes and unit layouts will change these requirements. Specifically, reduced window sizes will reduce the window requirements. 3.5.2.3 Warning Clauses Since central air-conditioning is required in the proposed development, the following warning clauses should be inserted in all development agreements of each dwelling: This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality s and the Ministry of the Environment s noise criteria. Since the mitigated day-time sound level at the outdoor amenity area exceeds 55 dba, the following warning clause should be inserted in all development agreements for the residential units at 177 Cross Avenue: Purchaser/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing subway and road traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Municipality s and the Ministry of the Environment s noise criteria. Since part of the development is within 300 m of the CN railway right-of-way, the following warning clause should be inserted in all development agreements for the residential units at 177 Cross Avenue: Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject hereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the railway facilities on such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s). CNR will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way. Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 10 4.0 VIBRATION IMPACT 4.1 VIBRATION CRITERIA 4.1.1 CN Rail The CN Rail criterion for train vibration on proposed new residential development is an overall vertical vibration level of 0.14 mm/sec (RMS) between 4 Hz and 200 Hz. The monitoring system should be capable of measuring frequencies between 4Hz and 200 Hz, ±3 db with an RMS averaging time constant of 1 second. 4.1.2 MOE The MOE criterion for an acceptable impact of ground-borne railway vibration is yet to be formally standardised. However, based on the currently available information including existing standards, scientific literature and past MOE s recommendations, the criterion should limit the vibration velocity to below about 0.1 mm/s, RMS, in the frequency range of about 10 to 100 Hz. 4.2 Vibration Measurement Instrumentation Vibration levels were detected by an Endevco Type 7703-1000 High Sensitivity Accelerometer. Signals from the accelerometer were passed to a B&K Type 2635 Charge Amplifier set to convert the acceleration signal to a velocity signal. Signals were then passed to a Ziegler Two Channel FFT Analyser, installed in a Dolch Type EPAC486-66C-C Portable Computer. The accelerometer was checked for calibration prior to the vibration measurements using a B&K 4291 Vibration Calibrator. 4.3 Vibration Measurement Results Train vibration measurements were performed in the afternoon of July 5, 2012 at two locations on the site: approximately 9 m from the east property line of the site and approximately 18 m from the east property line. The measurement locations correspond to the setback of the entrance to Tower B and the setback of condominium suites from Cross Avenue. The measurement results are shown in Appendix C. The maximum measured vibration level reaches 0.02 mm/s. It is below both CN Rail and MOE vibration limits. Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 11 5.0 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Central air-conditioning should be provided. 2. Two 2.8 m high noise barriers with the locations shown in Figure 3. The noise barriers should have a minimum surface density of 20 kg/sq. m. There should be no holes or gaps on the barriers. The noise barriers can be constructed of a variety of material, such as masonry, glass and wood, as long as it meets the above surface density requirement. 3. Inserting warning clauses in all development agreements is required. The wording of the warning clauses should be as follows: This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality s and the Ministry of the Environment s noise criteria. Purchaser/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing rail and road traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants a the sound levels exceed the Municipality s and the Ministry of the Environment s noise criteria. Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a rights-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject hereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the railway facilities on such rights-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand its operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in the vicinity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s). CNR will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid rights-of-way. Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 12 4. Building Envelope Components Component Assumed Component Area Percentage Versus Floor Area of Room STC Required Exterior wall 63% STC-54 Fixed glazing 20% STC-35 Operable glazing 10% STC-32 Exterior Wall The following proposed construction from the foundation to the roof will meet STC-54: 12.7 mm Type X gypsum board vapour barrier 89 mm studs 89 mm (or thicker) mineral wool or glass fibre batts in inter-stud cavities sheathing 25 mm air space 100 mm brick veneer Fixed Glazing Fixed glazing sealed to the frame and consists of two 6 mm panes separated by an airspace of 13 mm. Alternatively, two 4 mm panes sealed to the frame and separated by an airspace of 16 mm. Operable Glazing Operable glazing should consist of two 6 mm panes separated by an airspace of 13 mm. Alternatively, two 4 mm panes separated by an airspace of 16 mm. The above constructions are provided for reference only. Any constructions with equivalent or greater STC values will be acceptable. Changes in window sizes and unit layouts will change these requirements. Specifically, reduced window sizes will reduce the window requirements. Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 13 6.0 CONCLUSION With the incorporation of the noise control measures as presented in Section 5.0 of this report, the noise and vibration impact of the environment on the proposed development will meet MOE criteria. The mixed use development at 177 Cross Avenue should therefore be approved from the noise and vibration aspect. ---------- End ---------- Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
Cross Ave. N South Service Rd E GROUND LEVEL PLAN 4.2m LOADING AREA 3.2m 14.0m Tower D 3.9m 7.5m Tower A LOADING AREA Argus Road 0.6m DOWN TO UNDERGROUND 8.4m 0.9m LOADING AREA LOADING AREA Tower B Cross Avenue Tower C Statistics: Lot Area: 2.53 Arce (1.01Ha) Building Covered Area: 6130 sqm. Total Residential Units: ±550 Density of Units: 217 Units/Arce 1.7m North Service Rd E Wueen Elizabeth Way N Argus Rd SITE Tr a f a l g a r R d S o u t h S e r v i c e R d E Davis Rd
PODIUM LEVEL PLAN Cross Ave. N South Service Rd E Tower D Tower D Tower A Tower C Tower C Podium Tower A Tower B Roof Garden Tower B North Service Rd E Wueen Elizabeth Way N Argus Rd SITE Tr a f a l g a r R d S o u t h S e r v i c e R d E Davis Rd
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 Appendix A Traffic Data Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
Page 2 May 18, 2012 Pearlie Yung, M.Sc. Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd 366 Revus Avenue, Unit 23 Mississauga, Ontario L5G 4S5 Dear Pearlie: Project No: 60114380-0800-12-22 Regarding: Train Traffic Data GO Transit/Metrolinx Oakville Subdivision near 177 Cross Avenue, Oakville, Ontario Approximately at Mile 21.70 The following is provided in response to your April 26 th, 2012 request for information regarding rail traffic near 177 Cross Avenue, Oakville, Ontario in the vicinity of Mile 21.70 on GO Transit/Metrolinx Oakville Subdivision. Typical daily traffic volumes are recorded below. However, traffic volumes may fluctuate due to overall economic conditions, varying traffic demands, weather conditions, track maintenance programs, statutory holidays and traffic detours that when required may be heavy although temporary. Typical daily traffic volumes at this site location are as follows: *Maximum train speed is given in Miles per Hour Eastbound 0700-2300 Type of Train Volumes Max. Consist Max. Speed Max. Power Freight 0 140 60 4 Way Freight 1 25 60 2 Passenger 8 15 95 2 Westbound 0700-2300 Type of Train Volumes Max. Consist Max. Speed Max. Power Freight 1 140 60 4 Way Freight 2 25 60 2 Passenger 8 15 95 2 Eastbound 2300-0700 Type of Train Volumes Max. Consist Max. Speed Max. Power Freight 0 140 60 4 Way Freight 2 25 60 2 Passenger 1 15 95 2 Westbound 2300-0700 Type of Train Volumes Max. Consist Max. Speed Max. Power Freight 0 140 60 4 Way Freight 2 25 60 2 Passenger 1 15 95 2 RPT-60114380-0800-12-22-Train Traffic-Swallow.Docx
Page 3 May 18, 2012 The volumes recorded reflect eastbound and westbound freight, way freight and passenger operations on GO Transit/Metrolinx Oakville Subdivision. Not included in the above data are GO Transit commuter trains running east and west on the Oakville Subdivision. For information regarding existing and projected commuter operations, Mr. Adam Snow, Transportation Planner, should be contacted directly through GO Transit/Metrolinx offices at 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2W3, Fax 416-869-1563 and phone 416-869-3600. Except where anti-whistling bylaws are in effect, engine-warning whistles and bells are normally sounded at all at-grade crossings. There is one at-grade crossing in the immediate vicinity of the study area; Kerr Street (Mi. 22.10). Anti-whistling bylaws are in effect at this crossing. Please note that engine warning whistles may be sounded in cases of emergency, as a safety and or warning precaution at station locations and pedestrian crossings and occasionally for operating requirements. With respect to equipment restrictions, the gross weight of the heaviest permissible car is 286,000 lbs. The two mainline tracks of the Oakville Subdivision are constructed of continuously welded rail throughout the study area. The presence of the switch located at Mile 21.64 and the various switches between Mile 21.97 and Mile 22.23 may exacerbate the noise and vibration caused by train movements. The Canadian National Railway continues to be strongly opposed to locating developments near railway facilities and rights-of-way due to potential safety and environmental conflicts. Development adjacent to the Railway Right-of-Way is not appropriate without sound impact mitigation measures to reduce the incompatibility. For confirmation of the applicable rail noise, vibration and safety standards, Mr. Nick Coleman, Canadian National Railway Properties at 905-760-5007 should be contacted directly. We trust the above information will satisfy your current request. Sincerely, AECOM Canada Ltd. Patricia Henriques patricia.henriques@aecom.com cc: Nick Coleman, CN email Adam Snow, Metrolinx email RPT-60114380-0800-12-22-Train Traffic-Swallow.Docx
Pearlie Yung From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Adam Snow <Adam.Snow@metrolinx.com> June-26-12 11:40 AM Pearlie Yung RE: Noise and Vibration Study / 177 Cross Avenue, Oakville Follow up Flagged Hello Pearlie Further to your request below, the preliminary midterm (2021ish) weekday two-way commuter train volume forecast for this location is 126 trains (100/26 day/night). Trains will be comprised of one locomotive and up to 12 passenger cars. The maximum posted train speed in the area is 153 kph (95 mph). Oakville Station is located in the area your analysis should consider the noise implications of train acceleration/deceleration. I trust this meets your needs. Please let me know if you need anything else. Adam Adam Snow, MCIP, RPP Transportation Planner Strategic Policy and Systems Planning 20 Bay Street, Suite 600 I Toronto, ON, CA I M5J 2W3 (T): 416-869-3600, ext. 5408 / (C): 416-528-4864 (F): 416-869-1794 / Adam.Snow@metrolinx.com From: Pearlie Yung [mailto:pyung@swallowacoustic.ca] Sent: June-05-12 12:07 PM To: 'Adam Snow' Subject: RE: Noise and Vibration Study / 177 Cross Avenue, Oakville Dear Adam, I am writing to enquire the GO Transit train data for the railway tracks south of QEW and west of Trafalgar Road, Oakville. The location is indicated in the attached aerial photo. The information will be used to prepare a Noise and Vibration Impact Study for a proposed residential development at 177 Cross Avenue. The information that we required are as follow: 1. Current no. of GO trains pass-by. 2. Predicted no. of GO trains pass-by in the next 10 years. 3. No. of cars and locomotives of GO trains. 4. Day/night split of volume of GO trains. 5. Speed limit of GO trains. I would like to thank you for your help in advance. Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated. 1
Ministry of Transportation Minist re des Transports Systems Analysis and Forecasting Office Transportation Planning Branch Policy and Planning Division 777 Bay Street, Suite 3000, 30 th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J8 Tel: (416) 585-7307 Fax: (416) 585-7324 May 28, 2012 Pearlie Yung, M.Sc. Swallow Acoustics Consultants Ltd 23 366 Revus Avenue Mississauga, Ontario L5G4S5 Dear Pearlie, Re: Traffic Forecast for QEW West of Trafalgar Road In response to your request on May 24 th, 2012, please find below the information that you requested and were able to develop for you. Ultimate AADT (Estimated) = 218,000 Number of Through Lanes = 8 Posted Speed = 100 km/ hr % Trucks (Estimated) = 9% Please note that the above information is estimated based upon our current knowledge of the area, which may be subject to change in the future. If you require further information, please contact me at (416) 585-7307. Sincerely, Syed Afaq, Planner Systems Analysis and Forecasting Office W:\SAFO\PROJECT\Data Requests\Noise Studies\QEW_West of Trafalgar 2012 St.doc
Hourly VDS volume table ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VDS : QEWDE0250DES Description16 MILE CREEK LHRS : LATITUDE : LONGTITUD Hour Endin MON TUE WED THU FRI *SAT* *SUN* 21-Apr-08 22-Apr-08 23-Apr-08 24-Apr-08 25-Apr-08 26-Apr-08 27-Apr-08 1:00:00 852 948 936-925 1098 1447 2064 2:00:00 542 597 583-620 620 969 1371 3:00:00 455 540 462-576 552 739 858 4:00:00 496 616 561 624 702 643 705 5:00:00 1074 1055 1004 1085 1092 650 612 6:00:00 3501 3465 3499 3476 3235 1209 839 7:00:00 6231 6086 6254 6076 5524 2048 1271 8:00:00 6431 6232 6340 6323 3037 2902 1559 9:00:00 6014 5986 6114 6030 5758 4116 2276 10:00:00 4624 5798 5679 5719 5517 5357 3587 11:00:00 5002 5429 5432 5628 5501 5484 4652 12:00:00 4392 5282 5419 5415 4386 5966 5475 13:00:00 4980 5183 5453 5276 5081 5727-6005 14:00:00 4750 5310 5144 5423 5409 5269-5977 15:00:00 4776 5285 5318 5506 5451 4793-5840 16:00:00 5011 5514 5505 5600 5539 5427-5660 17:00:00 5515 5825 5788 5855 5761 5509 5814 18:00:00 5717 5846 5242 5610 5673 5633 5821 19:00:00 4773 5071 5375 5464 5530 5125 5330 20:00:00 3523 3929 3946 4384 4530 4196 4907 21:00:00 3056 3323 3345 3627 3782 3835 4716 22:00:00 2639 2835 2979 3219 3340 3508 4039 23:00:00 2264 2258 2427 2448 2764 3630 3006 0:00:00 1404 1692-1803 1937 2173 2951 1908 ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ 24 hr Total 88022 94105 94608 96846 92055 87133-84292 A.M. Total 39614 42034 42283-42497 37022 31530 25269 P.M. Total 48408 52071 52325 54349 55033 55603-59023 Noon-Noon 90442 94354-94822 91371 86563 80872 ADT : 91009 AWD : 93127 ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~
Hourly VDS volume table ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VDS : QEWDE0260DES DescriptionTRAFALGAR LHRS : LATITUDE : LONGTITUD Hour EndinMON TUE WED THU FRI *SAT* *SUN* 21-Apr-08 22-Apr-08 23-Apr-08 24-Apr-08 25-Apr-08 26-Apr-08 27-Apr-08 1:00:00 778 854 831-816 983 1279 1843 2:00:00 498 528 513-515 547 868 1234 3:00:00 410 468 403-490 509 645 765 4:00:00 471 558 513 584 655 579 648 5:00:00 1021 992 917 1019 1013 593 577 6:00:00 3272 3199 3254 3222 3007 1122 778 7:00:00 5784 5624 5818 5615 4952 1803 1151 8:00:00 5633 5502 5569 5589 2651 2504 1368 9:00:00 5042 5074 5113 5048 4877 3446 1942 10:00:00 3848 4867 4838 4759 4617 4353 3134 11:00:00 4210 4560 4558 4711 4652 4514 4019 12:00:00 3704 4395 4444 4527 3647 4865 4634 13:00:00 4117 4200 4427 4346 4241 4733-5089 14:00:00 3921 4380 4238 4473 4553 4417-5057 15:00:00 3867 4331 4372 4571 4630 4070-4858 16:00:00 4204 4645 4624 4702 4797 4584-4741 17:00:00 4683 4975 4984 5059 5001 4639 5056 18:00:00 4881 4981 4593 4912 4883 4760 5124 19:00:00 3964 4215 4578 4667 4773 4394 4673 20:00:00 2853 3266 3168 3609 3763 3718 4457 21:00:00 2517 2719 2726 3012 3226 3407 4279 22:00:00 2222 2380 2566 2722 2881 3146 3644 23:00:00 1930 1940 2043 2057 2422 3245 2743 0:00:00 1254 1503-1585 1732 1926 2714 1754 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 24 hr Total 75084 80156 80675 82757 79206 74398-73568 A.M. Total 34671 36621 36771-36895 32110 26571 22093 P.M. Total 40413 43535 43904 45862 47096 47827-51475 Noon-Noon 77034 80306-80799 77972 73667 69920 ADT : 77978 AWD : 79576 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hourly VDS volume table ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VDS : QEWDE0260DWS DescriptionTRAFALGAR LHRS : LATITUDE : LONGTITUD Hour EndinMON TUE WED THU FRI *SAT* *SUN* 21-Apr-08 22-Apr-08 23-Apr-08 24-Apr-08 25-Apr-08 26-Apr-08 27-Apr-08 1:00:00 908 954 1104-1150 1346 1843 1940 2:00:00 520 628 662-700 832 1172 1421 3:00:00 408 508 652-552 632 868 1029 4:00:00 363 567 628 663-799 662 689 5:00:00 469 774 536 641 921 491 487 6:00:00 1113 1337 1056 1168 1188 621 481 7:00:00 3042 2551 3046 3177 3041 1342 777 8:00:00 5054 4418 4781 4956 3186 2604 1510 9:00:00 4832 4780 4926 4895 4635 3752 2237 10:00:00 4344 4488 4629 4610 4502 4431 3089 11:00:00 3993 4127 4160 4431 4551 4833 4147 12:00:00 4135 4485 4447 4256 4440 4909 4878 13:00:00 4428 4425 4488 4427 3965 4678-4696 14:00:00 4480 4705 4657 4417 4398 4327-4498 15:00:00 4692 4772 4617 4543 4136 4193-4463 16:00:00 4579 3821 4429 3912 3507 4482-4611 17:00:00 3740 4054 4336 4135 3752 4823 4801 18:00:00 4723 4513 4502 4476 4197 4821 4883 19:00:00 4503 4867 4757 4735 4162 4775 4286 20:00:00 4308 4308 4505 4732 4746 4115 4296 21:00:00 3324 3472 3798 4088 4254 3435 4003 22:00:00 2800 3125 3338 3462 3294 3117 3366 23:00:00 2235 2478 2424 2963 3480 2794 2420 0:00:00 1687 1965-2227 2642 2840 2611 1525 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 24 hr Total 74680 76122 78705 79731 76804 75699-70533 A.M. Total 29181 29617 30627-31199 30073 27528 22685 P.M. Total 45499 46505 48078 48532 46731 48171-47848 Noon-Noon 75116 77132-79277 78605 74259 70856 ADT : 76039 AWD : 77208 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 Appendix B Sample Calculation for Train and Road Traffic Noise Predictions Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 13-07-2012 01:15:21 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT Filename: por1.te Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hours Description: Predicted Sound Levels at POR1 Rail data, segment # 1: Railway (day/night) ------------------------------------------- Train! Trains! Speed!# loc!# Cars! Eng!Cont Type!!(km/h)!/Train!/Train! type!weld -----------------+-------------+-------+------+------+------+---- * 1. Freight! 1.3/0.0! 97.0! 4.0!140.0!Diesel! Yes * 2. Way Freight! 3.8/5.1! 97.0! 2.0! 25.0!Diesel! Yes * 3. Passenger! 20.5/2.6! 150.0! 2.0! 15.0!Diesel! Yes * 4. GO! 100.0/26.0! 150.0! 1.0! 12.0!Diesel! Yes * The identified number of trains have been adjusted for future growth using the following parameters: Train type:! Unadj.! Annual %! Years of! No Name! Trains! Increase! Growth! --------------------+--------+----------+----------+ 1. Freight! 1.0/0.0! 2.50! 10.00! 2. Way Freight! 3.0/4.0! 2.50! 10.00! 3. Passenger! 16.0/2.0! 2.50! 10.00! 4. GO! 100.0/26.0! 0.00! 0.00! Data for Segment # 1: Railway (day/night) ----------------------------------------- Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 90.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface) Receiver source distance : 209.80 / 209.80 m Receiver height : 16.10 / 16.10 m Topography : 1 (Flat/gentle slope; no barrier) No Whistle Reference angle : 0.00
Results segment # 1: Railway (day) ---------------------------------- LOCOMOTIVE (0.00 + 67.32 + 0.00) = 67.32 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 78.78-11.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67.32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEEL (0.00 + 60.11 + 0.00) = 60.11 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 71.57-11.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 68.08 dba Total Leq All Segments: 68.08 dba Results segment # 1: Railway (night) ------------------------------------ LOCOMOTIVE (0.00 + 64.28 + 0.00) = 64.28 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 75.74-11.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEEL (0.00 + 57.13 + 0.00) = 57.13 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 68.58-11.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 57.13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 65.05 dba Total Leq All Segments: 65.05 dba
Road data, segment # 1: Cross (day/night) ----------------------------------------- Car traffic volume : 24140/1541 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 553/35 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 453/29 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 50 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 15641 Percentage of Annual Growth : 5.00 Number of Years of Growth : 11.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 2.20 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 1.80 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 94.00 Data for Segment # 1: Cross (day/night) --------------------------------------- Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 90.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface) Receiver source distance : 18.00 / 18.00 m Receiver height : 16.10 / 16.10 m Topography : 1 (Flat/gentle slope; no barrier) Reference angle : 0.00
Road data, segment # 2: QEW (day/night) --------------------------------------- Car traffic volume : 170607/27773 veh/timeperiod * Medium truck volume : 4218/687 veh/timeperiod * Heavy truck volume : 12655/2060 veh/timeperiod * Posted speed limit : 100 km/h Road gradient : 0 % Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete) * Refers to calculated road volumes based on the following input: 24 hr Traffic Volume (AADT or SADT): 218000 Percentage of Annual Growth : 0.00 Number of Years of Growth : 0.00 Medium Truck % of Total Volume : 2.25 Heavy Truck % of Total Volume : 6.75 Day (16 hrs) % of Total Volume : 86.00 Data for Segment # 2: QEW (day/night) ------------------------------------- Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 0.00 deg Wood depth : 0 (No woods.) No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface) Receiver source distance : 322.20 / 322.20 m Receiver height : 16.10 / 16.10 m Topography : 1 (Flat/gentle slope; no barrier) Reference angle : 0.00
Results segment # 1: Cross (day) -------------------------------- Source height = 1.16 m ROAD (0.00 + 67.09 + 0.00) = 67.09 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 67.89 0.00-0.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67.09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 67.09 dba
Results segment # 2: QEW (day) ------------------------------ Source height = 1.61 m ROAD (0.00 + 65.92 + 0.00) = 65.92 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 0 0.22 85.74 0.00-16.23-3.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 65.92 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 65.92 dba Total Leq All Segments: 69.55 dba Results segment # 1: Cross (night) ---------------------------------- Source height = 1.16 m ROAD (0.00 + 58.16 + 0.00) = 58.16 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 58.95 0.00-0.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 58.16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 58.16 dba Results segment # 2: QEW (night) -------------------------------- Source height = 1.61 m ROAD (0.00 + 61.04 + 0.00) = 61.04 dba Angle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 0 0.22 80.87 0.00-16.23-3.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 61.04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment Leq : 61.04 dba Total Leq All Segments: 62.84 dba TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 71.89 (NIGHT): 67.10
177 Cross Ave. B2-065 Appendix C Vibration Measurement Results Swallow Acoustic Consultants Ltd. July, 2012
7.5m 14.0m Tower A LOADING AREA DOWN TO UNDERGROUND LOADING AREA LOADING AREA Tower B 0.9m Cross Avenue N
0.0 Figure C1 Measured Vibration Level at Tower B Entrance Setback -20.0 Vibration Level (db re 1 m/s) -40.0-60.0-80.0-100.0-120.0 Minimum Average Maximum Limit -140.0-160.0 Frequency (Hz)
0.0 Figure C2 Measured Vibration Level at Tower B Condo Suites Setback -20.0 Vibration Level (db re 1 m/s) -40.0-60.0-80.0-100.0-120.0 Minimum Average Maximum Limit -140.0-160.0 Frequency (Hz)