appendix e - study notices
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The Regional Municipality of Niagara
APPENDIX E - STUDY NOTICES
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Agencies and Ministries (Excluding Indigenous Peoples) Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
West Central Region West Central Region Barbara Environmental Approvals Branch Heritage Program Unit - Programs and Services Branch Karla Ministries of Citizenship, Immigration, Tourism, Culture and Spor Chris Guelph District Tammy
Slattery
Barboza Stack Verhaeghe
EA/Planning Coordinator
Team Lead - Heritage Manager, West Region District Manager
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
send Notice of Commencement with completed Form of Project Barb retired; Joan Del Villar Cuicas is replacement send Notice of Completion only
hard copy only in a different role now
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Guelph District Ian Thornton Resource Operations Supervisor [email protected] new contact
Other Stakeholders Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) Sue Mabee Supervisor of Planning [email protected] Circulate request for comments and/or notice of application and all supporting documentation District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) Kim Yielding Chief Communications Officer [email protected] Niagara Catholic District School Board John Crocco Director of Education [email protected] retired Niagara Catholic District School Board Giancarlo Vetrone Superintendent [email protected] Niagara Catholic District School Board Scott Whitwell Controller of Facilities Services [email protected] Copy Administrative Assistant - [email protected] Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud Albert Aazouz Planning Agent Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) David Deluce Acting Manager, Plan Review and Regulation [email protected] continue to rec info; email rec'd Feb 14 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) CAO/Secretary Treasurer Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Mishka Balsom President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected] City of St. Catharines St. Catharines Heritage Committee Kevin Blozowski Planner [email protected] http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/heritage/lacac.shtml City of St. Catharines St. Catharines Heritage Committee Amanda Knutson Planner [email protected] Port Dalhousie BIA Wolfgang Guembel [email protected] Port Dalhousie BIA Allan Visser Chair [email protected] Port Dalhousie BIA Louise Foster [email protected] disbanded Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee (BWC) Mike Slater President [email protected] Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee (BWC) [email protected] official email address for BWC Port Dalhousie Conservancy Hank Beekhuis President [email protected] 905-935-1058 Architectural Conservancy Ontario - St. Catharines Branch Colin Johnston President [email protected]
Niagara Regional Police Glen Hamilton [email protected] Niagara Regional Police James Taylor [email protected] Region of Niagara Emergency Services Bryce Brunarski Superintendent of Public Relations and Affairs [email protected] Region of Niagara Emergency Services Mayram Traub Superintendent [email protected]
Regional Municipality Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Municipality of Niagara
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Clerks Administration Community Services Enterprise Resource Management Services Planning and Development Services Planning and Development Services Public Health and Emergency Services Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works
Ron Ann-Marie Adrienne Todd Rino Doug Mustafa Bruce Catherine Carolyn Joseph Jordan Maged
Tripp Norio Jugley Harrison Mostacci Giles Hirji Zvangia Habermebl Ryall Tonellato Frost Elmadhoon
Chief Administrative Officer [email protected] Regional Clerk [email protected] Commissioner of Community Services [email protected] Commissioner of Enterprise Resource Management Servic [email protected] Commissioner of Planning and Development Services [email protected] Acting Commissioner of Planning and Development Ser [email protected] Commissioner of Public Health and Emergency Services [email protected] Commissioner of Public Works [email protected] Director, Waste Management Services [email protected] Director, Transportation Services [email protected] Director, Water Wastewater Services [email protected] Manager, Transportation Planning & Sustainability [email protected] Manager, Transportation Planning & Sustainability [email protected]
rec'd letter from Alexandria Pasquini, Development Planner
Local Municipality Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines City of St. Catharines St. Catharines Transit Commission
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Economic Development and Government Relations Fire and Emergency Management Services Fire and Emergency Management Services Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Planning and Building Services Planning and Building Services Transportation and Environmental Services Transportation and Environmental Services
Shelley David Brian Jeff Dave Phil Tami Chloe
Samantha Graham
Chemnitz Oakes York McCormick Upper Cristi Kitay Richer
Downing Morrison
Chief Administrative Officer [email protected] Deputy Chief Administrative Officer [email protected] Director, Economic Development and Government Relations [email protected] Director, Fire and Emergency Management Services [email protected] Deputy Fire Chief [email protected] Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture Services [email protected] Director, Planning and Building Services [email protected] Heritage Planner [email protected] Director, Transportation and Environmental Services Project Manager [email protected] General Manager [email protected]
Local Utilities (e.g. Gas, Telephone, Cable) Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro One Networks Inc. Hydro One Networks Inc. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Alectra Utilities
Charles George Laura Jim Rhonda Rob
Unhola Juhn Lichti Oriotis Nicholson D'Onofrio
Planner Manager, Lines and ROW Programs Distribution [email protected] Transmission [email protected] Manager- Planning, Design, Customer Connections [email protected] Planning & Design - Special Projects [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Alectra Utilities [email protected] Alectra Utilities Kathy Lerette
Bell Canada Karen Singer Access Network Coordinator [email protected] Bell Canada Chris Gill Structures Manager, Engineering [email protected] can provide existing bell info Bell Canada William McKenzie Niagara Implementation Manager [email protected] Bell Canada [email protected] Cogeco Inc. Doug Crown [email protected] Cogeco Inc. Dave Tieche [email protected] Niagara Regional Broadband Network (NRBN) Jeremy Smith Construction Coordinator [email protected] St. Catharines Hydro Generation Services Inc. returned to sender Ontario Power Generation Corporate and Environmental Affairs
First Nations Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Mark Hill [email protected] [email protected] Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Lonny Bomberry [email protected] Six Nations of the Grand River Territory Arleen Ma [email protected] Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council Leroy Hill Secretary [email protected] Mississaugas of the New Credit Fawn Sault Consultation Manager [email protected]
Other Stakeholders Agency/Ministry Division First Name Last Name Position Email Address Additional Details
Private Citizen Ken Forgeron [email protected] rec'd email Feb 1, 2019 Private Citizen Paul Pattison [email protected] rec'd email Feb 1, 2019 Private Citizen BWC Ed Smith 289-438-4050 [email protected] rec'd email Feb 5, 2019 Royal LePage NRC Realty The Harbour Club Sales Representative Kim Kunselman 905-704-8998 [email protected] rec'd email Feb 14, 2019; additional email rec'd April 10 Harbour Club - Port Dalhousie Sheldon Rosen 416-923-3333 [email protected] rec'd email Feb 15, 2019 Rankin Construction Jim Frank [email protected] requested to be added to contact list Private Citizen Dave Jamieson [email protected] requested to be added to contact list Scorecard Harry's Inc. Owner John Scott 905-359-8335 [email protected] Scorecard Harry's Inc. Owner Michael Scott 905-380-6577 [email protected] BWC Michael Slater [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list
Barb Guembel [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Paula Grcevic [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list
St. John's Church Roger Daniels [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list [email protected]
St. John's Church Bruce Timms [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Michael Daly [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Marlene Pinder [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Vince Benvenuti [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Dwight Alguire [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Susan Marett [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Pamela Maw [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list
Owner / Concerned Citizen Barbara Munroe [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list Private Citizen Kerry Howe Jr. [email protected] PIC Comment Sheet - requested to be added to contact list
Private Citizen Hailey McWilliam [email protected] Private Citizen Carl Christie [email protected] Hey Baby Owner Sharron Romanek 905-933-2330 [email protected] Endless Pawzabilities Owner Virginia Senseng 905-325-8244 [email protected] Visco Holdings Anne Visser 905-984-0764 [email protected] Visco Holdings Al Visser 905-984-0745 [email protected] Harbour Club Ginny Snihur 905-650-3113 [email protected] Lock Street Brew Co Owner Wolfgang Guembel 905-931-3472 [email protected] ATC (Aggie Tarnoy Consulting Inc.) Aggie Tarnoy 905-651-5120 [email protected] Patio Andaluz Owner Antonio Quintana 905-935-9000 [email protected] Patio Andaluz Owner Alejandra Quintana 905-935-9000 [email protected] Glitzy Jools & Antiques Owner Paula Malmstrom 403-852-0523 [email protected] Resident/ BWC Sandy Slater 905-646-3056 [email protected] Rankin Construction Curtis Scott 289-668-8069 [email protected] Rankin Construction Jim Frank 289-969-7008 [email protected] Private Citizen Lee Anne Losier [email protected]
Members of Parliament (Federal and Provincial)
Salutation First Name Last Name Position Telephone No. Cell No. Email Address Mr. Chris Bittle MP, St. Catharines (905) 934-6767 - [email protected] Ms. Jennifer Stevens MPP, St. Catharines (905) 935-0018 - [email protected]
Regional Council (Excluding Municipal Council) Salutation First Name Last Name Position Telephone No. Cell No. Email Address Mr. Jim Bradley Regional Chair - - [email protected] Ms. Sandie Bellows Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 380-7310 - [email protected] Mr. George Darte Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 687-6066 - [email protected] Ms. Kelly Edgar Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 646-1477 - [email protected] Mr. Brian Heit Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 935-8377 [email protected] Ms. Laura Ip Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 324-3134 - [email protected] Mr. Tim Rigby Regional Councillor, St. Catharines (905) 328-8508 - [email protected]
Municipal Council
City of St. Catharines Salutation First Name Last Name Position Telephone No. Cell No. Email Address Mr. Walter Sendzik Mayor (905) 688-5601 x1540 - [email protected] Mr. Carlos Garcia Councillor, Port Dalhousie Ward (905) 937-7012 (289) 697-2749 [email protected] Mr. Bruce Williamson Councillor, Port Dalhousie Ward (905) 934-2787 (905) 327-9754 [email protected]
Notice of Commencement Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) Reconstruction City of St. Catharines
The StudyThe Regional Municipality of Niagara (Region) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and Michigan Avenue, in the City of St. Catharines. Regional Road 87 is within the Port Dalhousie district and functions as a two-lane arterial road providing access to residential and commercial land uses.
The Class EA Study will develop and evaluate a variety of improvement alternatives which will consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including Active Transportation and Complete Streets. Additional considerations will include transit requirements, roadway widening, safety and operational improvements, and heritage requirements.
The Process In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this Study is being planned as a Schedule B. The Study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the preparation of the Project File Report. Public Information Centres (PIC) will be held in the upcoming months to offer an opportunity to review the Study alternatives and provide input into the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, all comments will be part of the public record.
For further information or to provide input into the Class EA process, please contact one of the Project Team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Senior Project Manager, Transportation Engineering Environmental Assessment Coordinator Niagara Region Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 509 Glendale Ave E. Suite 300 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-980-6000, extension 3249 905-346-0990 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
This Notice issued January 31, 2019
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca
January 31, 2019 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND MICHIGAN AVENUE, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. The Study will develop and evaluate improvement alternatives which will consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements. Further information on this Study is provided in the attached Notice of Commencement.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Municipal Class EA process and input will be sought from various parties throughout this Study. Public Information Centres (PIC) will be held in the upcoming months to offer an opportunity to review the Study alternatives and to solicit public input.
As part of the consultation process, we are inviting agencies and interested parties to provide us with any relevant input related to the Municipal Class EA and inform us of any concerns or issues which they may have pertaining to the proposed improvements along Regional Road 87, in the City of St. Catharines. If you wish to continue to receive information pertaining to the Study or have any questions or comments at any time throughout the Municipal Class EA process, please contact the undersigned by telephone at 905-346-0990 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Encl: Notice of Commencement
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Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca
January 31, 2019 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND MICHIGAN AVENUE, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. The Study will develop and evaluate improvement alternatives which will consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements. Further information on this Study is provided in the attached Notice of Commencement.
The Notice of Commencement was published in Niagara This Week on January 31, 2019 and provided on the Niagara Region’s website.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Municipal Class EA process and input will be sought from various parties throughout this Study. Public Information Centres (PIC) will be held in the upcoming months to offer an opportunity to review the Study alternatives and to solicit public input.
As part of the consultation process, we are inviting interested parties to provide us with any relevant input related to the Municipal Class EA and inform us of any concerns or issues which they may have pertaining to the proposed improvements along Regional Road 87, in the City of St. Catharines. If you wish to continue to receive information pertaining to the Study or have any questions or comments at any time throughout the Municipal Class EA process, please contact the undersigned by telephone at 905-346-0990 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Encl: Notice of Commencement
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Notice of Public Information Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) Reconstruction City of St. Catharines
The StudyThe Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. Since initiation of the Class EA in early 2019, the Niagara Region has extended the study area to include RR 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and RR 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class EA process, the needs and opportunities along RR 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts are being developed. Improvement alternatives will be developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including Active Transportation and Complete Streets. Additional considerations will include transit requirements, roadway widening, safety and operational improvements, and heritage requirements.
The Process In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study is being planned as a Schedule B project. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the preparation of the Project File Report. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 5 to 7 pmPort Dalhousie Lions Club 201 Main Street, St. Catharines
The PIC offers an opportunity to review study progress to-date, provide input into the Class EA process, and discuss opportunities and constraints with representatives from the project team. For further information, or to provide input into the Class EA process, please contact one of the project team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Project Manager Environmental Assessment Coordinator Niagara Region – Public Works Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 509 Glendale Ave E. Suite 300 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-980-6000 ext 3249 905-346-0990 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Personal information collected at public meetings or submitted in writing is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used by members of Regional Council and Regional staff. The written submissions including names and contact information and the report of the public meeting will be made available to the public. Questions should be referred to Ann Marie Norio, Regional Clerk at 905-980-6000 ext. 3220.
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in this meeting, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or email [email protected] to make the appropriate arrangements.
This Notice issued May 9, 2019
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca
May 8, 2019 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND REGIONAL ROAD 42, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. The Study will develop and evaluate improvement alternatives which will consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Municipal Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for:
Wednesday May 15, 2019 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Port Dalhousie Lions Club @ 201 Main Street, St. Catharines
As part of the consultation process, we invite you to attend the scheduled PIC. In the event that you are unable to attend but have interest in viewing the study information presented please contact the undersigned by telephone at 905-346-0990 or via email at [email protected].
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Encl: Notice of Public Information Centre
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Notice of Public Information Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) Reconstruction City of St. Catharines
The StudyThe Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. Since initiation of the Class EA in early 2019, the Niagara Region has extended the study area to include RR 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and RR 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class EA process, the needs and opportunities along RR 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts are being developed. Improvement alternatives will be developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including Active Transportation and Complete Streets. Additional considerations will include transit requirements, roadway widening, safety and operational improvements, and heritage requirements.
The Process In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study is being planned as a Schedule B project. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the preparation of the Project File Report. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 5 to 7 pmPort Dalhousie Lions Club 201 Main Street, St. Catharines
The PIC offers an opportunity to review study progress to-date, provide input into the Class EA process, and discuss opportunities and constraints with representatives from the project team. For further information, or to provide input into the Class EA process, please contact one of the project team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Project Manager Environmental Assessment Coordinator Niagara Region – Public Works Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 509 Glendale Ave E. Suite 300 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-980-6000 ext 3249 905-346-0990 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Personal information collected at public meetings or submitted in writing is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used by members of Regional Council and Regional staff. The written submissions including names and contact information and the report of the public meeting will be made available to the public. Questions should be referred to Ann Marie Norio, Regional Clerk at 905-980-6000 ext. 3220.
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in this meeting, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or email [email protected] to make the appropriate arrangements.
This Notice issued May 9, 2019
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca
May 8, 2019 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND REGIONAL ROAD 42, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. The Study will develop and evaluate improvement alternatives which will consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Municipal Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for:
Wednesday May 15, 2019 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Port Dalhousie Lions Club @ 201 Main Street, St. Catharines
The attached Notice of Public Information Centre provides additional information and will be published in Niagara This Week on Thursday May 9, 2019 and provided on the Niagara Region’s website. In addition, a Notice to Residents will be hand delivered to local property owners along the project corridor.
As part of the consultation process, we invite you to attend the scheduled PIC. In the event that you are unable to attend but have interest in viewing the study information presented please contact the undersigned by telephone at 905-346-0990 or via email at [email protected].
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Encl: Notice of Public Information Centre
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Notice of Public Information Centre Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) Reconstruction City of St. Catharines
The StudyThe Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. Since initiation of the Class EA in early 2019, the Niagara Region has extended the study area to include RR 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and RR 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class EA process, the needs and opportunities along RR 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts are being developed. Improvement alternatives will be developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including Active Transportation and Complete Streets. Additional considerations will include transit requirements, roadway widening, safety and operational improvements, and heritage requirements.
The Process In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study is being planned as a Schedule B project. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class EA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the preparation of the Project File Report. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 5 to 7 pmPort Dalhousie Lions Club 201 Main Street, St. Catharines
The PIC offers an opportunity to review study progress to-date, provide input into the Class EA process, and discuss opportunities and constraints with representatives from the project team. For further information, or to provide input into the Class EA process, please contact one of the project team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Project Manager Environmental Assessment Coordinator Niagara Region – Public Works Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 509 Glendale Ave E. Suite 300 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-980-6000 ext 3249 905-346-0990 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Personal information collected at public meetings or submitted in writing is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used by members of Regional Council and Regional staff. The written submissions including names and contact information and the report of the public meeting will be made available to the public. Questions should be referred to Ann Marie Norio, Regional Clerk at 905-980-6000 ext. 3220.
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in this meeting, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or email [email protected] to make the appropriate arrangements.
This Notice issued May 9, 2019
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Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca
April 8, 2021 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND REGIONAL ROAD 42, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. Through the Study process improvement alternatives have been developed and evaluated which consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the MCEA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. An online Public Information Centre (PIC) is planned to present the alternative solutions developed and the recommended preferred solution for the Study Area. The online PIC will be held through the project website at niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-87 starting Monday April 19, 2021. Comments and/or questions can be submitted via online comment form available on the website or by contacting a member of the project team. A virtual Q&A session will also be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 6pm. Pre-registration for this event is required.
As part of the consultation process, we invite you to participate in the online PIC. Please refer to the attached Notice of Online Public Information Centre for more information. If you have any questions regarding the study or information provided within, please contact the undersigned at 289-434-4804 or via email at [email protected].
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
cc: Graeme Guthrie - Project Manager, Niagara Region
Encl: Notice of Online Public Information Centre
Notice of Online Public Information Centre Municipal Class Environmental AssessmentRegional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) ReconstructionCity of St. Catharines
Niagara Region and through their consultant Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. The study area includes Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and Regional Road 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class Environmental Assessment process, the needs and opportunities along Regional Road 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts have been developed and evaluated. Improvement alternatives were developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan including Active Transportation and Complete Streets, as well as consideration of public and stakeholder comments received during the first Public Information Centre and throughout the study process.
In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study is being planned as a Schedule B project. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
An online Public Information Centre will be held through the project website to provide members of the public and stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on study alternatives, the identified preferred solution and associated impacts and mitigation measures. Public Information Centre materials will be posted on the project website at niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-87 starting on Monday, April 19, 2021. A recorded presentation will be available as part of the online Public Information Centre. Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to review the Public Information Centre materials and provide any comments or questions to the project team via the online comment form available on the website or at the contact information provided below by Friday, May 7, 2021.
Virtual Q&A Session Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6-7 p.m.Pre-registration online is required
Details on the Q&A event are provided on the project website.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class Environmental Assessment process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the confirmation of the preferred solution and preparation of the Project File Report.
For further information, or to provide input into the Class Environmental Assessment process, please contact one of the project team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Project Manager Niagara Region 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 905-980-6000 ext. 3249 [email protected]
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Environmental Assessment Coordinator Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 509 Glendale Ave. E., Suite 300 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 289-434-4804 [email protected]
Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or [email protected].
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905- 980-6000 ext. 3252 or [email protected].
Notice first issued April 8, 2021.
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 300 - 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada L0S 1J0
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April 8, 2021 File: 20185312.A.04.00
Re: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCHEDULE B) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL ROAD 87 BETWEEN VERDUN AVENUE AND REGIONAL ROAD 42, CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
To Whom It May Concern:
Associated Engineering (AE) has been retained by the Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) to assist with the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify the needs and opportunities for improvements along Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, and Lakeport Road) in the City of St. Catharines. Through the Study process improvement alternatives have been developed and evaluated which consider components of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as well as additional considerations such as safety and operational improvements, roadway widening, and heritage requirements.
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the MCEA process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. An online Public Information Centre (PIC) is planned to present the alternative solutions developed and the recommended preferred solution for the Study Area. The online PIC will be held through the project website at niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-87 starting Monday April 19, 2021. Comments and/or questions can be submitted via online comment form available on the website or by contacting a member of the project team. A virtual Q&A session will also be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 6pm. Pre-registration for this event is required.
The attached Notice of Online Public Information Centre provides additional information and will be published in Niagara This Week on Thursday April 8, 2021 and Thursday April 15, 2021, as well as be provided on the Niagara Region’s website.
If you have any questions regarding the study or information provided within, please contact the undersigned at 289-434-4804 or via email at [email protected].
Yours truly,
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Environmental Assessment Coordinator
cc: Graeme Guthrie - Project Manager, Niagara Region
Encl: Notice of Online Public Information Centre
Notice of Online Public Information Centre Municipal Class Environmental AssessmentRegional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) ReconstructionCity of St. Catharines
Niagara Region and through their consultant Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. The study area includes Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and Regional Road 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class Environmental Assessment process, the needs and opportunities along Regional Road 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts have been developed and evaluated. Improvement alternatives were developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan including Active Transportation and Complete Streets, as well as consideration of public and stakeholder comments received during the first Public Information Centre and throughout the study process.
In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study is being planned as a Schedule B project. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
An online Public Information Centre will be held through the project website to provide members of the public and stakeholders with an opportunity to review and comment on study alternatives, the identified preferred solution and associated impacts and mitigation measures. Public Information Centre materials will be posted on the project website at niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-87 starting on Monday, April 19, 2021. A recorded presentation will be available as part of the online Public Information Centre. Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to review the Public Information Centre materials and provide any comments or questions to the project team via the online comment form available on the website or at the contact information provided below by Friday, May 7, 2021.
Virtual Q&A Session Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6-7 p.m.Pre-registration online is required
Details on the Q&A event are provided on the project website.
Public and stakeholder consultation is a key element of the Class Environmental Assessment process and input is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Comments received from the public will be considered in the confirmation of the preferred solution and preparation of the Project File Report.
For further information, or to provide input into the Class Environmental Assessment process, please contact one of the project team members identified below.
Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Project Manager Niagara Region 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 905-980-6000 ext. 3249 [email protected]
Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng.Environmental Assessment Coordinator Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 509 Glendale Ave. E., Suite 300 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 289-434-4804 [email protected]
Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or [email protected].
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905- 980-6000 ext. 3252 or [email protected].
Notice first issued April 8, 2021.
Notice of CompletionMunicipal Class Environmental AssessmentRegional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street, Lakeport Road) ReconstructionCity of St. Catharines
Niagara Region and through their consultant Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., has undertaken a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for the Regional Road 87 reconstruction, in the City of St. Catharines. The study area includes Regional Road 87 (Main Street, Lock Street and Lakeport Road) between Verdun Avenue and Regional Road 42 (Ontario Street).
As part of the Class Environmental Assessment process, the needs and opportunities along Regional Road 87 have been identified, existing conditions have been documented and alternative concepts have been developed and evaluated. Improvement alternatives were developed and evaluated with consideration of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan including Active Transportation and Complete Streets, as well as consideration of public and stakeholder comments received throughout the study process.
In accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, this study has been completed as a Schedule B project. The study process included public and stakeholder consultation, development and evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Two Public Information Centres were held in May 2019 and April 2021 as part of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process to gather information and present the study’s alternative solutions which are documented in a Project File Report.
The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Project File Report has been prepared to document the planning process followed, including conclusions and recommendations, and how public input was received and considered. By this Notice, the Project File Report is being placed on public record for a 30-calendar day review period starting Sept. 27, 2021 and ending Oct. 26, 2021 in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The Environmental Assessment Project File Report is available for public review online at:
niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-87
If you wish to review the report in hard copy, please contact one of the project team contacts below.
Written comments or questions may be provided to Niagara Region’s Project Manager, Graeme Guthrie on or before Oct. 20, 2021. In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study, or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Request should include the requester contact information and full name.
Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W., 1st Floor 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON, M4V 1P5 Toronto ON M7A 2J3 [email protected]
Requests should also be copied to Niagara Region’s Project Manager by mail or by email.
Personal information collected or submitted in writing will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or [email protected].
For further information, please contact one of the project team members. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Andrea LaPlante, P.Eng. Project Manager Environmental Assessment Coordinator Niagara Region Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042 509 Glendale Ave. E., Suite 300 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-980-6000 ext. 3249 289-434-4804 [email protected] [email protected]
If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905- 980-6000 ext. 3252 or [email protected].
Notice first issued Sept. 16, 2021.