report pl71-12: re: draft plan of subdivision ... - Town of Whitby

Report to: Planning and Development CommitteeReport No.: PL 71-12 Page 3 of 8Single Detached Dwellings (partial lots to be joinedwith land to the south) with 10m frontages (min.):2 unitsNon-Residential Development Proposed Roads: 0.48 Ha Open Space (to be conveyed to Town): 0.13 HaThe following reports/studies were submitted in support of the planning applications: Environmental Noise Assessment Report prepared by YCA EngineeringLimited., dated September 2012 Geotechnical Investigation prepared by Terraprobe Inc., dated September 7,2012 Hydrogeologic Study prepared by Terraprobe Inc., dated September 7, 2012 Phase One Environment Site Assessment prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd.dated August 3, 2011 Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment prepared by NortheasternArchaeological Associates Ltd. dated September 4, 2012These reports/studies will be reviewed and assessed by the relevant agencies as partof the application review process.Highlights of the Submitted ReportsThe Environmental Noise Assessment Report recommends that mandatory noisewarning clauses be registered on title due to the noise generated from traffic onWinchester Road East and the nearby public garage (Precision Tune Auto Care). Thereport also recommends that noise fencing be required and that the dwellings be fittedwith ducting that can accommodate the installation of air conditioners by the homeowners if desired. All warning clauses are to be included in the SubdivisionAgreement registered on title, and also inserted into the Agreements of Purchase andSale or Lease. The report found that standard OBC building materials can be used inall proposed units.The Geotechnical Investigation notes that the undisturbed native soils are consideredsuitable to support house foundations.The Hydrogeologic Study found that the proposed development will reduce the amountof groundwater recharge and infiltration on site, which can be offset by directing roofleaders to drain over the permeable surface areas (i.e.: lawns and gardens) and byensuring that the sandy layers of soil are maintained through proper site design andgrading.