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Binbrook Heritage Noise Impact Study

Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited

July 2016

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Project Number 160830 July 2016 Client Binbrook Heritage Developments Inc.

Client’s Agent Sarah Knoll, BES, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner GSP Group Inc. 162 Locke Street South, Suite 200 Hamilton ON L8P 4A9

Consultant Project Team Jim Mallett, P.Eng., PTOE. Stewart Elkins, BES, MITE Peter Kelly, EIT Adam Makarewicz, Dipl.T., C.E.T. MITE

Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited 22 King Street South Suite 300 Waterloo ON N2J 1N8 p: 519.896.3163 www.ptsl.com

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Consultant Statutory Declaration

In the Matter of the Environmental Protection Act and the Planning Act of the Province of Ontario and in the Matter of Binbrook Heritage, Noise Impact Study, City of Hamilton, I Jim Mallett of the City of Waterloo in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:

I am a Professional Engineer employed by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited which holds a Certificate of Authorization and have personal knowledge of the matters set out below.

I was retained or employed to undertake the assessment of noise impacts and recommendation of noise mitigation measures for the property described as 3033-3063 Binbrook Road - City of Hamilton.

I have the expertise required to perform these services. Any assessment activities or recommendations requiring the application of engineering principles have been undertaken or supervised by an engineer qualified to perform such services. The information used in the study entitled (Binbrook Hertiage, Noise Impact Study) is the best available information as of the date of the study.

The noise level calculations, the interpretation of noise attenuation requirements and the recommended measures are in accordance with Ministry of Environment and Energy Guidelines, City of Hamilton policies, and any applicable policy or guidelines of the Area Municipality, and any other applicable policy or guideline.

The physical noise attenuation measures proposed in this study are feasible to implement and will provide the level of attenuation indicated in the study.

I acknowledge that public authorities and future owners, occupants and others may rely on this statement.

AND I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

DECLARED before me at the City of Hamilton:

this day of: July 27, 2016

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Owner/Authorized Agent Statement

I am the owner of the property, or the owner's agent, and that I understand and agree with the noise attenuation measures proposed in study entitled (Binbrook Heritage, Noise Impact Study) by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited.

The application has been designed to avoid the use of berms or walls as noise attenuation features where feasible. Where berms or walls are recommended, the Noise Study provides economic, planning and engineering justification.

If the application is changed in a way that may affect the noise level calculations, I will have a revised noise study submitted to the Region.

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Binbrook Hertiage | Noise Impact Study | 160830 | July 2016

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Executive Summary

Content

A mixed use development is proposed south of Binbrook Road and west of Regional Road 56 in Binbrook, Ontario. Development of the property includes consolidating 3063, 3055, 3047 and 3033 Binbrook Road into a single development parcel.

The purpose and scope of this study is to determine the traffic noise impacts for the development and identify mitigation measures in order to meet the Guidelines of the Ministry of Environment.

CONCLUSIONS

This study addresses traffic noise forecasts associated with Binbrook Road and Regional Road 56. The following was determined:

Indoor noise levels for units within the development are forecast to be approximately 61.6-68.2 dBA during the daytime and 55.7-61.9 dBA during the evening;

these values above the maximum allowable limit and as such the development is required to provide central air conditioning for each unit; and

the developer plans to provide central air conditioning, and as such no further action is required.

Outdoor noise levels for the outdoor living (amenity) space are forecast to be approximately 61.6-68.2 dBA during the daytime and 55.7-61.9 dBA during the evening;

these values are above the maximum allowable limit and as such the development is required to provide noise attenuation measures;

incorporating noise attenuation features into the functional design of the walls/railings of the outdoor balcony area will reduce experienced noise levels; and

prospective purchasers/tenants are to be informed of warning clause Type B for the outdoor amenity area.


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Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................... 1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................. 1 1.2 Development Description ................................................................. 1

2 Methodology .............................................................. 4

2.1 Noise Prediction Model ..................................................................... 4 2.2 Roadway Conditions ......................................................................... 4 2.3 Existing and Future Traffic Volumes ................................................ 4

3 Noise Level Forecasts and Mitigation ..................... 6

3.1 Noise Level Criterion ......................................................................... 6 3.2 Road Traffic Noise Control Measures ............................................. 7 3.3 Noise Level Impacts .......................................................................... 8

Appendices Appendix A – Noise Level Forecasts

Figures Figure 1.1: Study Area and Development Location .................................... 2 Figure 1.2: Proposed Site Plan .................................................................... 3 Figure 3.1: Noise Receiver Locations ........................................................ 10

Tables Table 2.1: Assumed Future Road Traffic Characteristics .......................... 5 Table 3.1: MOE Residential Sound Level Criterion for Road Traffic Noise

................................................................................................. 6 Table 3.2: Summary of MOE Noise Control Requirements ........................ 7 Table 3.3: Estimated Future Noise Levels ................................................... 8


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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

A mixed use development is proposed south of Binbrook Road and west of Regional Road 56 in Binbrook, Ontario. Development of the property includes consolidating 3063, 3055, 3047 and 3033 Binbrook Road into a single parcel.

Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited (Paradigm) was retained to undertake this Noise Study as a requirement of the development application. It is noted that this noise study is only assessing the noise impacts for the residential components located on the eastern building pad. With regards to the residential units, the developer has confirmed that air conditioning units will be provided for each unit.

Figure 1.1 illustrates the location of the development.

1.2 Development Description

The overall development will contain 2,860 square metres (30,789 square feet) of Gross Floor Area (GFA) and 72 apartment units. A total of 213 parking spaces will be provided on-site; 72 spaces located within the underground garage and 141 surface spaces. The components of the development are described as follows:

Western Building Pad is proposed as a two storey building with 7,427 square feet of retail space or an LCBO; 3,498 square feet of restaurant space and 9,300 square feet of office space.

The restaurant will have seating capacity for 100 seats;

The medical office will employee 6 physicians;

The LCBO will have a public area of 1,200 square feet.

Central Building Pad is proposed as a 2,648 square feet single storey day care that will accommodate 56 children.

Eastern Building Pad is proposed as a ten storey building with 2,583 square feet of ground floor retail; 4,596 square feet of medical office space and 72 apartment units on floors two to ten.

The medical office will employee 6 physicians;

Coach House is an existing building pad with frontage onto Binbrook Road that is proposed to contain 737 square feet of retail space.

Figure 1.2 illustrates the proposed site plan.

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2 Methodology The following describes the assumptions used to address the noise attenuation requirements for the building. Paradigm developed future 10 year (2026) traffic volume estimates and characteristics for the roadways in the vicinity of the site.

2.1 Noise Prediction Model

STAMSON 5 was used to calculate the noise levels adjacent to and within the development. STAMSON is the traffic noise prediction model developed and utilized by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE). It calculates the 24-hour and day/night Leq noise levels (i.e. equivalent noise level) based on inputs for traffic volume, type and speed, noise source-receiver distance, topography and elevation change between source and receiver, road surface type and gradient, and noise source and receiver heights and locations.

2.2 Roadway Conditions

The principal traffic noise source in proximity to the development is Binbrook Road. Binbrook Road is an east-west arterial road under the jurisdiction of the City of Hamilton. In the vicinity of the subject development, Binbrook Road operates with a two-lane urban cross-section and a posted speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour and is generally flat and non-sloping and therefore are assumed to have a grade of approximately 0-1%. It is noted that Binbrook Road is not a truck route, however the road was assumed to have trucks using it based upon the existing traffic counts, and to maintain a more conservative approach.

Approximately 125 metres to the east of the development site, Regional Road 56 runs north-south. This road was determined to also contribute noise to the development site based on its location and road volumes. Regional Road 56 operates with a two-lane urban cross-section and a posted speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour and is generally flat and non-sloping and therefore are assumed to have a grade of approximately 0-1%.

2.3 Existing and Future Traffic Volumes

The City of Hamilton was contacted to provide turning movement counts where available and dated within a reasonable timeframe (2 years). Traffic counts from the City dated October/November 2014 were available. These traffic counts were then expanded using a 2.6% per annum growth rate, as confirmed by the City. Within these traffic counts, an average weekday daily traffic factor was provided, and the counts were then expanded the represent a 24-hour traffic volume.



The City of Hamilton’s Staging of Development Report1 has been reviewed and indicates there is a large amount of approved residential development within areas to the west of the subject site. PM peak hour traffic volumes for these developments were utilized and expanded by a factor of 10 to estimate the AADT volumes. Combining the traffic from these developments, and the 2.6% generalized growth, the best available forecasts for the 2026 horizon year were created.

The proportion of overall trucks was taken from the traffic counts, and the distribution between medium and heavy trucks was assumed to be 40%/60%, respectively.

Table 2.1 displays the assumed roadway characteristics.

TABLE 2.1: ASSUMED FUTURE ROAD TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS

1 City of Hamilton Staging of Development Report (2014-2016), July 11, 2014

Traffic CharacteristicBinbrook

RoadRegional Road 56

2014 Collected Volumes 7900 8800Annual Generalized Growth 2.6% 2.6%2016 Expanded AADT 8300 9300Traffic from other Developments 3600 3600

2026 Forecast AADT 14300 15600

Percent Trucks 9.0% 13.0%Percent Medium Trucks 40% 40%Percent Heavy Trucks 60% 60%Future Speed Limit (km/h) 50 50Grade (%) 1% 1%Day Traffic Proportion 90% 90%Night Traffic Proportion 10% 10%



3 Noise Level Forecasts and Mitigation

3.1 Noise Level Criterion

The Ministry of Environment provides guidelines2 for traffic noise levels adjacent to residential development. In order to comply with the Ministry’s guidelines in residential areas, the predicted noise level is to be assessed in an Outdoor Living Area such as a rear yard, patio or balcony and in indoor living areas such as bedrooms and living rooms.

Where the noise levels exceed applicable criteria, warning clauses and mitigation measures such as site planning, architectural design, noise barriers, special building components and/or central air conditioning may be necessary. Table 3.1 gives the recommended sound level guidelines and applicable time periods developed by the MOE.

The indoor noise levels apply with the windows and doors open. The MOE assumes that the building walls attenuate outdoor noise levels by 10 dBA. No noise control measures are therefore required when the sound level estimated in the Outdoor Living Area is 55 dBA or less during the daytime and 50 dBA or less in the plane of the bedroom window during the nighttime.

TABLE 3.1: MOE RESIDENTIAL SOUND LEVEL CRITERION FOR ROAD TRAFFIC NOISE

For the purpose of noise impact assessment in an outdoor living area using the MOE guidelines, the sound level calculations are typically performed at a location 3 m from the rear of the building façade for outdoor noise levels and 1.5 m above the ground and at the building façade for indoor sound levels.

Given that the subject development is an apartment building, the outdoor living area will be individual unit’s balconies. Therefore, the outdoor locations were assumed to be in the same location as the indoor receiver locations.

Noise control measures for outdoor living areas typically also help to meet guidelines for ground floor living/dining room areas of most low-density residential dwellings. In these situations, indoor sound levels tend to be guided by nighttime sound level calculations performed in the plane of the second storey bedroom window typically 4.5 m above the ground unless the

2 Environmental Noise Guideline, Publication NPC-300, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, August 2013

Location Type of Space Time Period Maximum Leq

Outdoor Rear Yard or Patio 16hr; 7:00 - 23:00 55 dBAIndoor Living Dining Area 16hr: 7:00 - 23:00 45 dBAIndoor Sleeping Quarters 8hr; 23:00 - 7:00 40 dBA



dwelling is a multi-storey building. In the case of this development, noise calculations were completed for the second storey of the development, and the top floor in order to determine the noise change gradient. A height of 5.65 metres was assumed for the second storey and 36.85 metres for the top floor (tenth storey).

3.2 Road Traffic Noise Control Measures

The MOE has developed guidelines for noise mitigation and control as summarized in Table 3.2 below.

TABLE 3.2: SUMMARY OF MOE NOISE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

The wording of the various warning clauses have been developed by MOE for each “type” indicated below:

Type A – Purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels due to increasing road traffic may occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment;

TYPE B – Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment;

TYPE C – This dwelling unit has been designed with the provision for adding central air conditioning at the occupant’s discretion. Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant in low and medium density developments will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are

Location Day/Night Leq Control Measures Warning Clause

< 55 dBA Not required None

55-60 dBA Not required, but desireable Type A

> 60 dBA Control measures (barriers) required Type B


55-60 dBAProvision for air condiitoning, building compliant

with Ontario Building CodeType C

> 60 dBACentral air conditioning, building components designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria

Type D


55-60 dBAProvision for air condiitoning, building compliant

with Ontario Building CodeType C

> 60 dBACentral air conditioning, building components designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria

Type D

Outdoor Living Area -

Leq (16 hr)

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Plane of Bedroom Window

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within the sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment; and

TYPE D - 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 sound level limits of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment.

3.3 Noise Level Impacts

Based on the above traffic and roadway characteristics, initial computations were performed to determine the noise levels experienced at the residential units. As most of the area consists of reflective surfaces (buildings, sidewalks, concrete, etc.) between the roadways and the building, reflective ground was assumed.

In order to determine the future noise levels at the development, Paradigm assessed eight locations, representing the corners of the development. Four noise receiver locations were assessed at the northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast corner of the development, at both the second storey (first residential floor) and tenth storey. Figure 3.1 displays the location of the noise receivers.

By assessing these eight locations, a full spectrum of the site’s experienced noise levels could be determined.

Table 3.3 displays the estimated future noise levels for the development.

TABLE 3.3: ESTIMATED FUTURE NOISE LEVELS

From the STAMSON reports it can be seen that during the daytime, the 10th floor northeast corner experiences the most noise (68.2 dBA), as it is most exposed to the road traffic. The lowest noise (61.6) was reported on the 2nd floor southwest corner, due to being further away from noise and having protection from the building itself.

During the night, the same trends exist, with the 10th floor northeast corner experiencing the most noise (61.9 dBA), and the 2nd floor southwest corner experiencing the least noise (55.7).

Day Night Outdoor (Day) Indoor (Day) Indoor (Night)

2nd Storey 67.0 60.7 Barriers Required Central Air Central Air

10th Storey 68.1 61.8 Barriers Required Central Air Central Air







Receiver 3 - Southwest Corner

Receiver 4 - Southeast Corner

Noise Receiver Estimated Future Control Measures Required

Receiver 1 - Northwest Corner

Receiver 2 - Northeast Corner



Overall, the indoor noise levels are over the “no control measure required” threshold, and as such require the provision of central air conditioning within the units, so that windows can remain closed to reduce noise. The development plan has this provision and as such no further action is required for apartment units.

For the outdoor noise levels, noise reduction measures are required as the forecast levels are anticipated to be 1.62-8.18 dBA above the “not required” threshold (60 dBA). Incorporating a noise barrier into the balcony’s wall/railing, will reduce the experienced noise levels. As well, prospective buyers/tenants are to be informed of warning clause Type B for the outdoor amenity area.

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Appendix A

Noise Level Forecasts

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STAMSON 5.0 NORMAL REPORT Date: 29-06-2016 14:27:27MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY / NOISE ASSESSMENT

Filename: 160830_1.te Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hoursDescription: Station 1 - Second Storey

Road data, segment # 1: Binbrook (day/night)--------------------------------------------Car traffic volume : 11700/1300 veh/TimePeriod Medium truck volume : 460/50 veh/TimePeriod Heavy truck volume : 690/80 veh/TimePeriod Posted speed limit : 50 km/hRoad gradient : 1 %Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete)

Data for Segment # 1: Binbrook (day/night)------------------------------------------Angle1 Angle2 : -90.00 deg 90.00 degWood depth : 0 (No woods.)No of house rows : 0 / 0 Surface : 1 (Absorptive ground surface)Receiver source distance : 15.00 / 15.00 mReceiver height : 5.65 / 5.65 mTopography : 1 (Flat/gentle slope; no barrier)Reference angle : 0.00

Road data, segment # 2: Reg Rd 56 (day/night)---------------------------------------------Car traffic volume : 12200/1400 veh/TimePeriod Medium truck volume : 730/80 veh/TimePeriod Heavy truck volume : 1100/120 veh/TimePeriod Posted speed limit : 50 km/hRoad gradient : 1 %Road pavement : 1 (Typical asphalt or concrete)

Data for Segment # 2: Reg Rd 56 (day/night)-------------------------------------------Angle1 Angle2 : 0.00 deg 90.00 degWood depth : 0 (No woods.)No of house rows : 2 / 0 Surface : 2 (Reflective ground surface)Receiver source distance : 160.00 / 160.00 mReceiver height : 5.65 / 5.65 mTopography : 1 (Flat/gentle slope; no barrier)Reference angle : 0.00

Results segment # 1: Binbrook (day)-----------------------------------

Source height = 1.52 m


ROAD (0.00 + 66.72 + 0.00) = 66.72 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.53 67.96 0.00 0.00 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.72----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Segment Leq : 66.72 dBA

Results segment # 2: Reg Rd 56 (day)------------------------------------


ROAD (0.00 + 54.03 + 0.00) = 54.03 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 90 0.00 69.69 0.00 -10.28 -3.01 0.00 -2.37 0.00 54.03----------------------------------------------------------------------------


Total Leq All Segments: 66.95 dBA

Results segment # 1: Binbrook (night)-------------------------------------




Results segment # 2: Reg Rd 56 (night)--------------------------------------


ROAD (0.00 + 49.82 + 0.00) = 49.82 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 90 0.00 63.11 0.00 -10.28 -3.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 49.82----------------------------------------------------------------------------




TOTAL Leq FROM ALL SOURCES (DAY): 66.95 (NIGHT): 60.68


ROAD (0.00 + 60.79 + 0.00) = 60.79 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.53 67.96 0.00 -5.93 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.79----------------------------------------------------------------------------


















Filename: 160830_5.te Time Period: Day/Night 16/8 hoursDescription: Station 1 - Tenth Storey








ROAD (0.00 + 67.96 + 0.00) = 67.96 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 67.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67.96----------------------------------------------------------------------------

















ROAD (0.00 + 64.10 + 0.00) = 64.10 dBAAngle1 Angle2 Alpha RefLeq P.Adj D.Adj F.Adj W.Adj H.Adj B.Adj SubLeq---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -90 90 0.00 67.96 0.00 -3.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.10----------------------------------------------------------------------------
















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